I'll add to rbabos comments: From ThunderMax Quick install instructions



If the installation is to be operated in closed loop mode (with AutoTune module), select [Configuration] from the toolbar menu and click [Closed Loop Configuration]. Verify that the [Closed Loop Processing] and [AutoTune] boxes are checked āˆš on the left (module) side of the window.
Next, initialize the new ThunderMax ECM. Initializing establishes ā€˜homeā€™ positions for the TPS and IAC. With the handlebar switch in the ā€˜ONā€™ position, cycle the key switch on and off 3 times, leaving the ignition on and off for 30 seconds each cycle. DO NOT start the engine or move the throttle during this process. After 3 on/off cycles, start the bike 2 times, letting it settle at idle for 10 seconds; the idle should be smooth and steady. Some engines may require several on/off engine starts to initialize properly. After initialization, shut off the engine (cycle handlebar switch), but stay linked for step 8.


Step 8 Before restarting the engine, grab the open map pageā€™s focus (blue) bar with the mouse and drag it to the right of the screen, exposing the Engine Monitor Gauges & Values page. From here you can set up the gauges that you may wish to monitor while the engine is running. The ā€œIAC Positionā€, ā€œEngine Head Tempā€, and ā€œEngine Speedā€ gauges are highly recommended. To select the gauges you wish to view, click on the Monitor Gauge name (Button), and select ā€œActivate Gauge Displayā€ when the Monitor Display Setup appears. To show the gauges on the screen, from toolbar click [Monitoring] [Show Gauges]. You may select any gauges that you deem important; if too many are chosen your screen will be cluttered. Experiment with the gauges but always display the three that were mentioned above.

Step 9 Select the ā€œMonitorā€ button to active the gauges. It is located beside the ā€œLinkā€ button and will turn green when the monitor gauge function is live. The gauges will be displayed if they were not already on the screen.

Step 10 Make certain that the motorcycle is in neutral and the engine is cold, and then start the engine. Let it warm up at idle, without moving the throttle, to normal operating temperature of 245-285 degrees. After reaching normal operating temperature, shut off the engine.
Step 11 Unlink the SmartLink software from the ECM, turn off the ignition and remove the communication cable from the ThunderMax ECM. Use the ā€˜Save Asā€™ command to create a folder and save the map to your hard drive. The motorcycle is now ready to be ridden. Several riding sessions that allow the engine to reach normal operating temperature (245-285 degrees) should be completed. During this process, the IAC virtual stops will automatically be adjusted to the IAC target values set within the mapā€™s basic settings. This feature automatically adjusts how the engine comes back to the specified idle speed. If the IAC stops are set too low, the engine will dip below the specified idle speed during certain transient conditions. If the IAC stops are above the IAC position, the engine will idle above the idle rpm specified in the idle speed vs. engine temperature page. If it determined that these automatic adjustments have not resulted in satisfactory operation of the engine, consult the SmartLink Manual (enclosed on your software disc), Section 3 (Tuning the ThunderMax ECM) for further adjustment procedures.

 

After 3 on/off cycles, start the bike 2 times, letting it settle at idle for 10 seconds; the idle should be smooth and steady. Some engines may require several on/off engine starts to initialize properly. After initialization, shut off the engine (cycle handlebar switch), but stay linked for step 8.


Thanks. Same instructions I have. At least I know I wasn't mis-reading something!

 

Silly me. Sorry for theconfusion harleykris.I found it in the paperwork. Considering the papers as nothing more than asswhipe and the pdf as gospel, never really looked at it much. Funny can't find that 2 start thing in the pdf that came with the software but found it on a separate installation pdf from tmax . Mine seemed to work out fine without this step, but I have a question. ajayrk: Why would you want to stay linked up for 2 hours while it cools off to continue step 10. Could it not be possible to just do the two starts, shut it down and come back later, hook up and monitor for the step 10 completion?
Ron

 

not expert on this system YEt my self but hope its better than PCIII .if not ill go old schol and buy cheap carb that only needs few jets to work.

 

I'm no expert either and I'm playing with a 103 map for everything but timing for which I'm using a 107 map which seems to be working very well,there is no map close to my build so I had to play,my point is this system is very easy to get accustomed to and as log as you follow the instructions installing new maps you can't go wrong,this beats the hell out of the power commander having to dyno the bike for any kind of change.

 

My instructions say if you disconnect the power (battery) you need to re initialize. And it also states you just power it up three times for 30 seconds and repete and not start it untill the fourth time.

I am not sure if the auto tune stays active if the power is disconnected.