2012 SG ??? Help!
Road Master
Joined: Jun 2013
Posts: 1,043
Likes: 25
From: Malaysia
I'm not trying to be a wiseass or something but may I suggest a few steps that might do the trick?
1) get new spark plugs
2) put in a full tank of higher octane fuel.
3)take it to a clear straight road and open that engine up to the redline on gears 1,2 and 3.
4)try and repeat step 3 a few times.
That engine needs some thrashing and buddy,engine rpm in relative to speed especially at the kind of speed you're talking about is about feel.You don't want to bog the engine down but at the same time you don't want to be riding on the higher rpms at the lower gears either.It's a question of balance which you might just get it with more riding time.This is,assuming your bike is in fair working order which I think it is.
just my two cents
1) get new spark plugs
2) put in a full tank of higher octane fuel.
3)take it to a clear straight road and open that engine up to the redline on gears 1,2 and 3.
4)try and repeat step 3 a few times.
That engine needs some thrashing and buddy,engine rpm in relative to speed especially at the kind of speed you're talking about is about feel.You don't want to bog the engine down but at the same time you don't want to be riding on the higher rpms at the lower gears either.It's a question of balance which you might just get it with more riding time.This is,assuming your bike is in fair working order which I think it is.
just my two cents
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 25,310
Likes: 2,446
From: Eastern NE
Ditch the Cobra PP tuner (overpriced junk) and get something cheaper/better...I went with Dobeck's EJK after running their TFI for a few years. Great tuner & much cheaper than the Cobra, which is limited.
Road Warrior
Joined: Mar 2012
Posts: 1,487
Likes: 156
From: boston
The one thing that I can't understand is how is puting a tuner on your bike going to make the bike run better when you are lugging your engine? As was said earlier, if you don't like riding around in second gear, put it in third and go faster. At that speed in second will cause you what on the tach, 2500 rpm's? The red line is much higher. I cruise all day long on the highway running between 2800 - 3200 rpm's Not one issue on my bike with 12,000 miles. Run the highest octane you can find. I'm lucky around here. I put 93 in the tank.
Thread Starter
|
Novice
Joined: May 2012
Posts: 17
Likes: 0
From: USA
New plugs installed and the Cobra FI2000 Powerpro. Took it for a short ride through all gears and ranges. Redlined all the way through 3rd. Bike is running way better. No decel pop at all anymore. No dropping out in 3rd gear. Better throttle response. Engine seems to be running cooler (won't really know till tomorrow). Starts right up and idles smooth. Takes off smooth. Just has a better overall feel. I am happy for now.
Will post more after tomorrow's poker run.
Will post more after tomorrow's poker run.
Thread Starter
|
Novice
Joined: May 2012
Posts: 17
Likes: 0
From: USA
I bought the Cobra Powerpro from another dealer other than Harley Davidson and installed it myself. Was pretty simple, took me about an hour. Things are good and I spent alot less than Harleys $1000 tuner and dyno they were pushing. Cant wait to get through my 5000 mile service so I can begin to work on my own bike.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
