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Old 08-25-2018, 07:47 PM
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Sure would be nice if a tuner was tied to a rider, instead of a bike. Kinda costly to have to continue buying tuners every time there's a bike change. Just my take on things...
 
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Yeah, would be nice but won't happen. Most, if not all, tuner companies allow you to buy an additional license so you can use the same tuner on a different ECM. The new license costs less than a new tuner.

Example: New Dynojet Power Vision License
 
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Am I the only one who misses the days when all you needed was a few carburetor jets and some time?
 
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Originally Posted by ezrider93012
Sure would be nice if a tuner was tied to a rider, instead of a bike. Kinda costly to have to continue buying tuners every time there's a bike change. Just my take on things...

If you buy a PowerVision, you can add as many extra bikes as you want for $199 each. That's about what the MoCo used to charge for their one-time downloads.

I have a PowerVision with my two current EFI bikes, my former EFI bike, and three friend's EFI bikes on it.... Unless it just takes a dive, I'll never need another tuner.

 
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Am I the only one who misses the days when all you needed was a few carburetor jets and some time?
Power goes up and so does complication.
 
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Am I the only one who misses the days when all you needed was a few carburetor jets and some time?

Yes and no... I recently bought another HD, an '01 with carb. It was a trip down memory lane rebuilding and tuning that carb... That bike runs excellent!

But it still doesn't start, run, or respond to mods, as well as my EFI bikes...when they are properly tuned...
 

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Am I the only one who misses the days when all you needed was a few carburetor jets and some time?
No, you're not alone. I'm sick of chasing Unidentifiable gremlins on these bikes. Even the dealers can't find them..
 
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Originally Posted by hattitude
If you buy a PowerVision, you can add as many extra bikes as you want for $199 each. That's about what the MoCo used to charge for their one-time downloads.

I have a PowerVision with my two current EFI bikes, my former EFI bike, and three friend's EFI bikes on it.... Unless it just takes a dive, I'll never need another tuner.
The PowerVision is a pretty cool system. Dynojet will be right on the ball in sending you a tune. It makes finiancial sense if you need to marry it to another bike. Very pleased with that part of the company.

I advise you don't run it on a bike longer than needed. Certainly don't use it as an instrument panel. Dial your tune and pull it off. Mine developed a crack in the back of the case and they didn't warranty it and it ain't that old. Still works but that does really **** me off.
 
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