Race Tuner
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Race Tuner
Terry convinced me to get a tuner, so I asked for it for Christmas, and I got it. Great!
Now. Do I have to get a dealer to do the mapping? Does anyone have experiance with a outside shop with this software, and was it good? Can I get a map and do it myself? Do I need a dyno?
I will go to my stealer if I have to, but I'd like to know if there is an alternative.
Thanks in advance!
Now. Do I have to get a dealer to do the mapping? Does anyone have experiance with a outside shop with this software, and was it good? Can I get a map and do it myself? Do I need a dyno?
I will go to my stealer if I have to, but I'd like to know if there is an alternative.
Thanks in advance!
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RE: Race Tuner
Joe,
If you want to take full advantage of the SERT, it's best to have the custom map done by a compentant tuner on the dyno. They do have some base maps I think for the SERT and if you could find one that's very close it might work, but I still recommend the dyno tune to get the correct AFR and tuning for what you want the bike to do.
If you want to take full advantage of the SERT, it's best to have the custom map done by a compentant tuner on the dyno. They do have some base maps I think for the SERT and if you could find one that's very close it might work, but I still recommend the dyno tune to get the correct AFR and tuning for what you want the bike to do.
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TC had a great post the other day on this subject. If you're good with a computer I suppose you could try it, but honestly, after I looked at the PDF file and all the instructions I was lost. I know my limitations and have my dealer do my tweaking for me. When you get it right, you will love the results.
Good luck
Kicks
Good luck
Kicks
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The race tuner software has all the Harley maps already in it...you just need a serial port to usb connecter to hook up to a laptop, unless your laptop has a serial port on it...which most newer laptops don't. Don't buy one of the cheaper ser. to usb adaptors as some of them won't work on the racetuner...I bought mine at Best Buy and it was like 30.00, it works fine. If you load the software disc in your computer you will see the different maps available. Just load the map from a laptop to your bike that matches your set-up the closest and see how it runs...the maps are listed as for the type motor and for what mods....if your bike doesn't run right with the closest map, then you will have to go into the tuning mode and start tweaking the different settings. If you're not comfortable with trying to tweek the settings, it's best to take it to someone that's familar with the race tuner and have them put the bike on a dyno and do a custom map for your bike.
Unless your bike has extensive mods done to it, you should be able to load one of the maps from the software that will work fine. The maps in the racetuner are the same maps that people pay the dealer 150.00 a pop to re-flash their bikes with.
Unless your bike has extensive mods done to it, you should be able to load one of the maps from the software that will work fine. The maps in the racetuner are the same maps that people pay the dealer 150.00 a pop to re-flash their bikes with.
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Joe
It can get pretty intense if you don't know what your doing with the computer and how to go about it. Here's a post that will show you a few things and see if you understand it and can work with it. For the best results, you should get it on a dyno .
https://www.hdforums.com/m_222256/mp.../tm.htm#222256
It can get pretty intense if you don't know what your doing with the computer and how to go about it. Here's a post that will show you a few things and see if you understand it and can work with it. For the best results, you should get it on a dyno .
https://www.hdforums.com/m_222256/mp.../tm.htm#222256
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RE: Race Tuner
I have an '05 ultra with V&H slip-ons and Se air cleaner with the download. Does anyone know if installing the SERT will void my extended warranty??
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RE: Race Tuner
Installing a SERT will not void your warranty. It is a genuine harley part. You should have your dealer do it for you if you are worried about your warranty. You will need to have a dealer who has a good dyno tech do your work for you if you want to get the performance you are looking for.
Terry
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RE: Race Tuner
Ditto. This will get the best proformance out of your SERT for your scoot. It's money well spent.
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Dyno Tune the bike, don't use the basic maps included.
Dyno Tune the bike, don't use the basic maps included.