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Old Apr 10, 2008 | 08:34 PM
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Anyone using Thundermax with Auto tune? More power, less heat, better running? Let's hear.
 
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Old Apr 10, 2008 | 10:23 PM
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Put it on an 07 Heritage Classic about 3000 miles ago. Works very well. Rode today, temp was 50 degrees, oil never got over 175 degrees. Mileage sucks, but then it sucked before the TMax.
 
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Old Apr 10, 2008 | 11:03 PM
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Put mine on about 800 miles ago. Runs cooler. I can't say there's more power, but the throttle response is as smooth as a silk from top to bottom. The bike overall just seems to feel a lot smoother and more responsive and definitely much more fun to ride! My milage dropped quite a bit, but seems to be getting better with every fill.
 
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Old Apr 10, 2008 | 11:33 PM
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Have had mine for over 3000 miles and love it. Bike doesn't backfire anymore, idles smoother, no hesitation on the throttle, very responsive, etc. What I really love is how it automatically alters the basemap based on your riding style, O2 sensor readings, etc. MPG is worse but that was my choice since I richened up the AFR due to having the HOT 110".

I have read a ton of negative posts about the TMax with autotune and most of them are without merit or are simply people complaining about less than perfect customer service / technical support. I had nothing but good experiences with the company and their tech support.
 
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Old Apr 10, 2008 | 11:41 PM
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Great product, and great tech support if needed. Very happy and getting 37mpg with a 124" on my last ride.
 
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Old Apr 11, 2008 | 12:41 AM
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I had the T-Max installed about a year ago and it works well, and I just installed the auto tune this winter but only put a couple hundred miles on it sinse then.
 
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Old Apr 11, 2008 | 02:09 AM
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Put mine on last fall. More power, smoother, no popping on decel. Great tech service. I love it!
 
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Old Apr 11, 2008 | 02:59 PM
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I installed a Tmax with Autotune on my '07 RKC 3000 miles ago. I check my mileage every time I gas up-- never get under 40 MPG. Bike, which is basically stock otherwise, runs better and cooler. Tech. department was a big help forthe computer challengedlike myself.
 
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Have had mine for over 3000 miles and love it. Bike doesn't backfire anymore, idles smoother, no hesitation on the throttle, very responsive, etc. What I really love is how it automatically alters the basemap based on your riding style, O2 sensor readings, etc. MPG is worse but that was my choice since I richened up the AFR due to having the HOT 110".

I have read a ton of negative posts about the TMax with autotune and most of them are without merit or are simply people complaining about less than perfect customer service / technical support. I had nothing but good experiences with the company and their tech support.
I agree - I think a lot of folks expect plug and play and it takes just a bit more than that. Overall it is a good unit. Guys that get it tuned on the money swear by it.
 
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Old Apr 11, 2008 | 03:59 PM
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I've heard nothing but great about Thundermax. I went with the SERT and love that too. My ride runs great.
 
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