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Old Aug 28, 2022 | 11:01 PM
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I spent 4 weeks riding 4-5 days a week and working on timing tables with a power vision. Its difficult at best to hit all areas. I could go go for a whole day no spark knock. Then next day hit a cell example 5500 RPM 100 kpa and record a spark knock. Make adjustments ride bike a day or two all good then hit odd cell like 1750 RPM 15 KPA leaving stop sign and record a knock event. I have a dyno appointment sept 13. I was working timing after cam change because it was spark knocking too much on fuel moto provided map and where I want to take bike for tune was booked couple months out. My point is IMO you should get a dyno tune and enjoy the ride. I spent way too much time recording data and adjusting.
Since you are going to a dyno, it might be worthwhile to compare the tuned map versus your map.. Might learn something.
 
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Old Aug 29, 2022 | 01:22 AM
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You might go to Fuel Moto and check into a ThunderMax with WAVE Tune auto tuning. Tell them what you have, they put in a good basic map and that unit learns and adjusts as you ride, It uses wide band o2 sensors to better adjust AFR to your riding location {elevation] and riding style.
 
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Old Aug 29, 2022 | 04:06 AM
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Since you are going to a dyno, it might be worthwhile to compare the tuned map versus your map.. Might learn something.
Definitely and looking forward to doing that.
 
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Old Aug 29, 2022 | 07:17 AM
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We just tried the dials in a few spots. I don't have the software or cable to map the ignition. I've thought about getting it. But the bike runs good. Good get better mpg. Th
 
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