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Old Apr 18, 2008 | 08:41 PM
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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.
 
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Old Apr 18, 2008 | 08:42 PM
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Old Apr 18, 2008 | 08:43 PM
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Old Apr 18, 2008 | 10:09 PM
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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.
 
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Old Apr 18, 2008 | 10:39 PM
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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.
 
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Old Apr 19, 2008 | 11:08 AM
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Check to see that your pipes are tight to the head but don't over tighten and your plugs should be tan...

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Old Apr 19, 2008 | 02:53 PM
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There are no exhaust leaks that I have found. Pipes are snugged up good.
 
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Old Apr 19, 2008 | 10:43 PM
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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.???
 
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Old Apr 19, 2008 | 10:45 PM
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Man I wouldnt worry about it if its few and far between. Like you said, its not like its all the time. Ride it like you stole it[8D]
 
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Old Apr 20, 2008 | 04:18 AM
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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.
 
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