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From: Savage
Convince me
For some reason I keep looking at a PV to replace my PC-V, but I can't do it. I have a '13 SG with 57H cams and a map that I created from a few hundred miles of auto-tuning. Runs great, great MPG, no popping.
Would I gain anything by moving to a PV, which I would just auto-tune anyways? So far my only thought is that I would be getting rid of the piggy back device.
Thanks.
Would I gain anything by moving to a PV, which I would just auto-tune anyways? So far my only thought is that I would be getting rid of the piggy back device.
Thanks.
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I have a 10 Street Glide with a PCV and canned map from Fuel Moto. It runs spectacularly. Why change a good thing. Piggy back can always be pulled out to revert back to stock or replaced just as easily as replacing a light bulb. Lots and lots of PCV's happily humming along. Just My .02
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the pv does give you the option of having it mounted on the bars so you can monitor how your bike is running. from what gear you're in to cylinder head temp. you can also use the pv unit to check and clear trouble codes on your bike, or anyone elses (with the same type of connector of course). you can also change maps on the fly while on road trips, no computer required. you also don't have to worry about the 'you've got a piggyback device, we aint working on it' crap that you might hear if you've got a problem while on a roadtrip.
but, is being able to do that worth the price of admission? only you can decide that.
but, is being able to do that worth the price of admission? only you can decide that.
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From: Michigan
You need to question yourself, are there some features on the PV that you want/need to use? and are they important enough to justify spending the extra coin? Or are you just looking for another toy to play around with? What would you be looking to gain by purchasing the PV? If the PC-V is doing what it is supposed to and you have been happy so far, why change it.
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I agree with Mike , If you want it done right get it professionally dyno tuned .I think best money spent .
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I thinks it's more of a "new toy" kind of thing. I'm not interested in time or expense of a dyno tune to gain a couple of horses. Although I am interested in doing a couple of Dyne runs to see how she's running now. That will help me make a better decision about future mods. $$$/power ratio needs to make sense for me before I do any future mods.
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I've thought about switching from the PC-V to the PV just to get rid of the module and its bulky connector on top of and in front of the battery. On my bike, a 2009 with ABS, and California emissions, it is damn near impossible to squeeze the electrical connector into the little bit of space in front of the battery compartment. And while you are doing the squeezing, every time I felt like I was going to break or damage something. If I had to change batteries on the side of the road, I would not look forward to dealing with that. So, just for that reason, if I decide to go ahead with the 107 kit next year, I will probably also switch to the PV at the same time.
I've never used a PC-v, is it like a FuelPak?
Or is it actually tuneable?
I thought only flash tuners were "tuneable"...
I understand how they work, but truly, how effective are they?
I ran a FuelPak on the OL's Deluxe, it worked fine with slip-oins and AC, knowing she would never want farther than that, had to make a few adjustments, and with V&H's help, finally got it around where I wanted it.
I'll never go that route again, I'll spend the extra couple hundred bucks to do it right.
Or is it actually tuneable?
I thought only flash tuners were "tuneable"...
I understand how they work, but truly, how effective are they?
I ran a FuelPak on the OL's Deluxe, it worked fine with slip-oins and AC, knowing she would never want farther than that, had to make a few adjustments, and with V&H's help, finally got it around where I wanted it.
I'll never go that route again, I'll spend the extra couple hundred bucks to do it right.