Thundermax
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 5,257
Likes: 6
From: Leander Texas
I just ordered mine w/AutoTune. When you say a couple of adjustments, what do you mean exactly??? Is it difficult to adjust or does the base map get it close enough to auto-tune. My setup should be fairly standard Stock 2008 FXSTC with V&H BSS, B&N Filter Kit, what do you think??
Advanced
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 54
Likes: 0
Thanks, I appreciate the feed back. I feel more comfortable now, I was reading the Adobe PDF manual while waiting for UPS and was starting to get worried when I saw spark advance and front verses rear ect...but it sounds like that is for more hard core mechanics that want more control over the tuning.
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 5,257
Likes: 6
From: Leander Texas
no i think it is not quiet the same as the thundermax replaces the harley ecm and the PCV still pigtails to it unless i am wrong.
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 4,109
Likes: 9
From: Connecticut
I think you are correct. A friend just had one installed on his 05 SE Fatboy and loves it, says it's the best thing he has done to it
Road Captain
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 570
Likes: 2
have the tmax for two years now...no regrets...do the install yourself (it's easy if you follow the instructions)...randy at zippers is real helpfull...i ain't no expert, but if you get stuck pm me and i'll try to help, or just post your question, also extremely helpfull folks lurk around on the forum
Tourer
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 491
Likes: 5
From:
I just installed it last weekend....and if I can install it anyone can! After reading about for weeks about "which way to go..." and getting more and more confused... I'm glad I chose the TM.... I didn't want any "plug in" mainly cuz on my bike there is 0 clearance under a corbin seat and nowhere to mount the device....but also I didn't want to be at the mercy of a dealer to go back to for tuning mods... now I can learn something about engines too..and just by plugging in my laptop can see how she's running... plus with the autotune, don't really have to do much except follow the directions.. it was one of he few decisions I struggled with that I'm glad I made.. with the stock 96" engine...it's like a different bike... and if I do upgrade to a 103..well TM will take care of the tuning....automatically... no more $$ out of my pocket paying a dealer for a dyno... and one word of advice...if you are unsure of which base map to use, email zippers and ask.. Randy emailed me back the same day with the base map to use. Great product!
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
Club Member
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 145,895
Likes: 821
From: 40 miles Northeast of Indy..
two yrs ago I done the SERT and have had to pay for two dynos since them about 450.00 and that adds up. done stage1 at 1k and then cams at 16k, this is probably the last time I change for a long time, till top end job needed, then another dyno, now total will be about 650.00-750.00 just for tunes.
If I done it again I would look at the others where I didnt have to pay every time I changed things....but the new and different systems are getting better and more to chose from..
If I done it again I would look at the others where I didnt have to pay every time I changed things....but the new and different systems are getting better and more to chose from..
Last edited by oct1949; Apr 7, 2009 at 08:10 PM.
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 2,710
Likes: 6
From: Spokane, WA.
tmax
Enjoying my tmax, and will appreciate the no dyno for my new 103 build...can't wait to have it compete by end of month I ....hope.
Just wish i would have known about TMax option first when I got my fatty, 'cause a got a SE race tuner that from what I understand, can only be used on my bike. Sucks, can't sell the race tuner to anyone else if that is the case; what a waste of $$$$$.
Live, read, and read some more, and measure twice, and cut once etc.
Just wish i would have known about TMax option first when I got my fatty, 'cause a got a SE race tuner that from what I understand, can only be used on my bike. Sucks, can't sell the race tuner to anyone else if that is the case; what a waste of $$$$$.
Live, read, and read some more, and measure twice, and cut once etc.