FP3 for 2012s
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If I understand you correctly, you had tuned the ECM and then HD did an ECU update? If that's the case then I can see things getting "out of sync" , as it were. I know this is a way different scenario but with my truck I absolutely need to return to stock before an ECU update, otherwise I can have the same situation as you. Then when I reload the tune, the new stock tune is stored in "slot 0". This is one of the drawbacks to actual ECU tuning as opposed to just adding a fuel manager. It is possible you may have had the same issues with a PCV. Can't say for sure as it is a different scenario, but it's possible. It's an unfortunate problem you had. I've leaned on V&H for help before and they have treated me right in the past. OTOH I know someone got into a losing battle with Dynojet over a PCIII, so I suppose it can happen.
Best of luck with the Harley tune.
Best of luck with the Harley tune.
I took a look at the cost of a HD tuner and to have them Dyno my bike or go with the FP3. I saved loads of money going with the FP3 and the bike is tuned great. I don't need to tune out power bands I never ride in or get the tune right down to exact best it could ever be and squeeze out power limits I would never even feel at the seat because I'm not racing this bike. No need to go the Dyno route if all you plan on doing is stage I (exhaust and air). You're right that no matter what tuner you are putting in, you risk the complexity of troubleshooting and dinking with the issue if things go wacky with your the bike. I read all kind of threads about people having issues with their bike and suspect it's their PV, PC5, Thundermax, SERT, etc... They are all great products too... I would have brought the bike back to stock and re-tried another FP3 before I called it crap.
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I took a look at the cost of a HD tuner and to have them Dyno my bike or go with the FP3. I saved loads of money going with the FP3 and the bike is tuned great. I don't need to tune out power bands I never ride in or get the tune right down to exact best it could ever be and squeeze out power limits I would never even feel at the seat because I'm not racing this bike. No need to go the Dyno route if all you plan on doing is stage I (exhaust and air). You're right that no matter what tuner you are putting in, you risk the complexity of troubleshooting and dinking with the issue if things go wacky with your the bike. I read all kind of threads about people having issues with their bike and suspect it's their PV, PC5, Thundermax, SERT, etc... They are all great products too... I would have brought the bike back to stock and re-tried another FP3 before I called it crap.
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