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Old Jan 16, 2012 | 05:54 PM
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Quick question. Are the SERT tuners vin specific. If I buy a used one is it useless?
 
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Old Jan 16, 2012 | 05:56 PM
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Yes, they are tied to the first ECM they synch with.
 
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Old Jan 16, 2012 | 06:04 PM
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Some tuners can be "unmarried", not sure about the SERT.
 
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Old Jan 16, 2012 | 06:09 PM
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Nope the SERT is tied to the 1st bike it's used on.
 
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Old Jan 16, 2012 | 06:51 PM
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yeah you have to buy new or nothing at all. used ones are worthless.
 
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Old Jan 16, 2012 | 08:18 PM
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Thanks for the replies!
 
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