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Got Dyno Time - Need Advice

Old Oct 24, 2006 | 02:43 PM
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Default Got Dyno Time - Need Advice

Hi Everyone, I got some Dyno time this Saturday. The tech will tune and create a custom map for my Fatboy ($240). I have no experience of Dyno tuning a bike at all. What would you suggest I ask for?

Is it possible to have max power and torque across the whole range?

Since I do mostly solo rides off freeway, should I go for Mid range performance?

Would it be reasonable to ask for two maps, one for performance and one for fuel economy?

Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated.
 
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Old Oct 24, 2006 | 02:52 PM
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Ask for a hard copy of before and after. Shows hp and tq.
 
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Old Oct 24, 2006 | 03:45 PM
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A good dyno man can tune for power, or tune for fuel economy, or tune for a reasponable compromise between the two. Its your choice as tho what you want.
 
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$240.00 seems a little high for a Dyno tune........Or maybe my guy is just cheap? $40.00
Dan
 
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