New sest with smarttune issue
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The software is really not that complicated after using it a few times. The biggest problem I've read from most new users is that they have forgotten to turn BOTH the main ignition switch AND the thumb switch ON in order to have the VCI, bike and laptop all communicate with one another.
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Road Captain
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Will it offer that option when first coupled?
The new version of SEPST gives you the option to save the MAP on your bike, save it before you re-MAP it, then if something goes wrong you can revert back to the original MAP. Don't get intimidated by it, software is basically dumb, it only does what the OP tells it to, you'll do fine.
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You need to be connected to the bike and to the internet to update the VCI. The software update is separate from the VCI update. I had to update the VCI twice since I got it in January. I don't think you can save the original stock program. I really don't see any reason to save it anyway if you have modified the engine. Any new program you can save.
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If the SEPST is like the SEST, you'll see a tool box in the upper left hand corner when you click on the "I agree" button that opens up the software. Click on that "tool box" to see a picture of a vci in the lower left hand corner. The vci has cross-hatching across it until your have your computer hooked to your bike and the bike is turned on to where you hear the fuel pump running. Have your computer hooked up to the internet when you do all of this.
When all that is done, you can click on the vci box on the screen and it will tell you if the vci needs updated.
Do not be afraid to use the software; I have placed close to 40 + tunes on my bike and as long as you saved the programs you place in your bike. You can always go back and put one in that you knew ran well. The auto tune feature should be icing on the cake.
When all that is done, you can click on the vci box on the screen and it will tell you if the vci needs updated.
Do not be afraid to use the software; I have placed close to 40 + tunes on my bike and as long as you saved the programs you place in your bike. You can always go back and put one in that you knew ran well. The auto tune feature should be icing on the cake.
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Road Captain
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Lots of info in the tech tips and user manuals
Think i'm trying to take in too much info at once. I'm having a little trouble drawing the line between what i need to know and what does not pertain to my smarttune adjustments. Spending some time studying the tips and user manuals while waiting for my headpipe and install. Thanks a bunch for the info.
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Road Captain
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Deleting a calibration file
I dragged a base map over into my stored calibrations that i don't need somehow. I can't figure out how to delete it or know if i have to delete it ? I also have the one that i am going to install as my base in there. It might not matter but it is bothering me that i can't remove it from the stored calibrations box as it isn't even the same cubic inch.
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From: saginaw michigan
It should not matter just be sure to open the one you want to install. Good luck, it is a fun toy to play with.
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I dragged a base map over into my stored calibrations that i don't need somehow. I can't figure out how to delete it or know if i have to delete it ? I also have the one that i am going to install as my base in there. It might not matter but it is bothering me that i can't remove it from the stored calibrations box as it isn't even the same cubic inch.
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Road Captain
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Thanks
I'm thinking it is going to be interesting. How many times do you think that you need to smarttune after the base map is installed? When you go in for the hd download after you put an air filter and exhaust on is it one of the ones that they give you in the files of this software?