Would you do it again?
Would you do it again?
This question is for those of you running a PC-V on your bikes. If you had to do it again, would you go with the PC-V again? I am going the tuner route with this bike. I used the XIED's on my Super Glide, and while they were inexpensive I'm not sure they did the job well enough. Last summer when it started to get hot outside, I started to get a spark knock. Don't know if it was a fuel issue or timing issue. I am also kind of trying to stay on a budget. My plans are to de-cat the header and leave the stock slip-on and see how it sounds. I have no plans to get into the engine and change cams.
So, i guess, in a nutshell.. Are you happy with your PC-V, would you put another one on, and any issues?
Thanks in advance.
So, i guess, in a nutshell.. Are you happy with your PC-V, would you put another one on, and any issues?
Thanks in advance.
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if the only change is a stg1 yes. i agree on the xied helped but not enough later i changed to pcv night and day difference. I'm not in the market for a tuner but the power vision looks impressive as well.
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Pcv on my 06 is great.
No regrets and I installed 2 more on friends bikes and they love them. My 09 has a tmax autotune due to cam work. It does a great job too. For a stock stage 1 bike, the pcv is all you need. Go through fuelmoto for great support.
No regrets and I installed 2 more on friends bikes and they love them. My 09 has a tmax autotune due to cam work. It does a great job too. For a stock stage 1 bike, the pcv is all you need. Go through fuelmoto for great support.
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I've had the PCIII for 6+ years and have had excellent results with it. If it ever gives up on my I'd probably go with the PCV (unless I had extensive engine work done).
When my bike was stock everything, I would get right around 38 mpg. I put high flow air cleaner, ProPipe, and the PCIII and had it dyno tuned. A definite increase in performance and my mpg went up to 43-45 mpg.
I've had it re-tuned a couple of times for different reasons, all with good results. I have also hooked it up to my computer and tweaked it myself.
When my bike was stock everything, I would get right around 38 mpg. I put high flow air cleaner, ProPipe, and the PCIII and had it dyno tuned. A definite increase in performance and my mpg went up to 43-45 mpg.
I've had it re-tuned a couple of times for different reasons, all with good results. I have also hooked it up to my computer and tweaked it myself.
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NO! I have a PCV. Ya can tune for power or mileage, had it on the dyno 3 times. Have a PV waiting for instal and dyno. Flash tuners that retain closed loop operation is the only way to go. Any "add-on" is a waste on modern o2 bikes imho.
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Road Warrior
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I agree. I had one and took it off. Hated it.
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This question is for those of you running a PC-V on your bikes. If you had to do it again, would you go with the PC-V again? I am going the tuner route with this bike. I used the XIED's on my Super Glide, and while they were inexpensive I'm not sure they did the job well enough. Last summer when it started to get hot outside, I started to get a spark knock. Don't know if it was a fuel issue or timing issue. I am also kind of trying to stay on a budget. My plans are to de-cat the header and leave the stock slip-on and see how it sounds. I have no plans to get into the engine and change cams.
So, i guess, in a nutshell.. Are you happy with your PC-V, would you put another one on, and any issues?
Thanks in advance.
So, i guess, in a nutshell.. Are you happy with your PC-V, would you put another one on, and any issues?
Thanks in advance.
Good overview here-
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/ignit...uning-etc.html
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