Should I even bother with this?
Thread Starter
|
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 4,357
Likes: 11
From: The Lone Star State
Should I even bother with this?
I have a PCIII with a dyno tuned map. I have almost 4000 miles on it since the tune. I still get a pop every now and then, about once every 50 miles or so. It mainly only does it between shifts, if I am getting on it out of a stoplight or something. I have not noticed any issues as far as poor throttle response, hesitation or anything like that. The engine temp has never gotten over 230 here in the Texas summers, and usually runs 210-220. So, is it worth the expense and time to have it retuned to tune out the pop? I haven't checked my plugs b/c I really don't know what to look for.
Tourer
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 391
Likes: 0
From:
RE: Should I even bother with this?
Sounds exactly like my 06 Fayboy. Thinking of getting it Dyno again this time NOT with the dealer. Some people tell me, so what it pops. I think it's to lean, and that can't be good for the motor.
Road Master
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 1,102
Likes: 1
From: Pittsburgh, PA
RE: Should I even bother with this?
IMHO you're fine dude, I really wouldn't worry about it since it's running great. No sense in spending all that time and money just to get rid of a pop here and there. Mine will pop here and there but she runs great, I have the PCIII and dyno tune too.
Thread Starter
|
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 4,357
Likes: 11
From: The Lone Star State
RE: Should I even bother with this?
There are no exhaust leaks that I have found. Pipes are snugged up good.
Trending Topics
Road Captain
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 644
Likes: 0
From: NE. Pennsylvania
RE: Should I even bother with this?
Im getting some pop on decel, in the 2nd/3 gear range. I will see what they say when I take it in, I'm not metioning a dyno tune yet...... I think its a tweek needed.
WHATS THE LONGEST ANYONE has gone between dyno tunes.???
WHATS THE LONGEST ANYONE has gone between dyno tunes.???
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles
Verdad Gallardo
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II
Verdad Gallardo
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026
Verdad Gallardo
Road Master
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 786
Likes: 1
From: Sheridan, AR
RE: Should I even bother with this?
To tell the truth, I have over 22000 miles on my 07 and it sounds like a popcorn popper on decel, but I watched it be dynoed by one of the best dyno guys out there (GT Tangolet "former V&H Screaming Eagle drag racer"), I also have a printout showing my A/F mixture all the way across the RPM band, and its perfect 13:1. Bottom line the bike is not under load on decel, and it doesn't stay in decel for long periods of time, so if it runs good I wouldn't sweat it.