Race Tuner vs. Power Commander
Thread Starter
|
Advanced
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 59
Likes: 0
From:
Race Tuner vs. Power Commander
This may be the wrong forum for this question but here goes anyway. I have a 2007 FXSTS with a new breather and Sampson Big Gun 3's. It runs really nice but I get more "backfire" then I want and the HD people tell me they cancalmit down some with a race tuner. I've been told a Power Commander will work as well as the HD tuner. Thoughts?
Cruiser
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 150
Likes: 0
From: Montreal , Canada
RE: Race Tuner vs. Power Commander
My dealer said that he didnt recommend to install a PCIII (Power commander) on a 07 softail due to oxygen sensor ... He simply refused to install it ... Better choice is Screamin eagle race tuner or Thundermax but they are a bit more expensive than PCIII
I have hear that Dynojet is coming soon with a new Power Commander with oxygen sensor ...
I have hear that Dynojet is coming soon with a new Power Commander with oxygen sensor ...
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 4,356
Likes: 1
From: Lansdale, Pa
RE: Race Tuner vs. Power Commander
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 10,602
Likes: 721
From: Bellevue, NE
RE: Race Tuner vs. Power Commander
If money is no object and you are computer savvy, the SERT is the way to go for sure. Cheaper option maybe a DFO if it's justa lean condition causing the backfire.
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 8,641
Likes: 26
From: Ozark Country
RE: Race Tuner vs. Power Commander
I don't know very much about either, as I am a 'long time carb'd guy', but the tuner I use installed the SERT on my 2003 EFI FatBoywhen it was dyno tuned.
It's my understanding that the SERT allowsmore "fine tuning" capabilities than the power commander.
It's my understanding that the SERT allowsmore "fine tuning" capabilities than the power commander.
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 3,818
Likes: 2
From: Twin Cities
RE: Race Tuner vs. Power Commander
i say power commander its my second bike and i used the pc111 again it has the same tuning as a sert you can fine tune on comp or just go with a canned map.Never even had a backfire or poping with the canned map. hd wont use a pc111 cause they want to sell you thirs duh i almost forgot the new pc111s have free rev extend witch raises your revlimiter to 6200 rpms intead of 5200
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 4,357
Likes: 11
From: The Lone Star State
RE: Race Tuner vs. Power Commander
I have a PCIII and had it tuned. My bike was backfiring and popping. After the tune, I only get an occasional pop, and it is never successive pops in a row. Just a single pop here and there.Like the other day I rode the bike 40 miles, and it popped once. This can probably be tuned out as well, but I just have not had time to mess with it. I am happy with my purchase. However, I have an 06 with no O2 sensors.
Trending Topics
Cruiser
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 150
Likes: 0
From: Montreal , Canada
RE: Race Tuner vs. Power Commander
ORIGINAL: DyNaBoB
i say power commander its my second bike and i used the pc111 again it has the same tuning as a sert you can fine tune on comp or just go with a canned map.Never even had a backfire or poping with the canned map. hd wont use a pc111 cause they want to sell you thirs duh i almost forgot the new pc111s have free rev extend witch raises your revlimiter to 6200 rpms intead of 5200
i say power commander its my second bike and i used the pc111 again it has the same tuning as a sert you can fine tune on comp or just go with a canned map.Never even had a backfire or poping with the canned map. hd wont use a pc111 cause they want to sell you thirs duh i almost forgot the new pc111s have free rev extend witch raises your revlimiter to 6200 rpms intead of 5200
PCIII will do the job , but will not perform as the SERT will do for fine tuning
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
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 3,818
Likes: 2
From: Twin Cities
RE: Race Tuner vs. Power Commander
lol there you go again with my dealer wont again you can tune a pc111 on a computer just like a sert you can go to each throttle interval and fine tune your bike wile its running
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 9,916
Likes: 4,671
From: West Texas Sandhills
RE: Race Tuner vs. Power Commander
Remember,if you you go with the SERT,it can only use it on that bike, as it will be permantly "married" to it. Also keep in mind that if the ECM fails, The SERT will have to be replaced as well.