TMAX vs H-D RACE TUNER
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TMAX vs H-D RACE TUNER
In a previous post I wrote I amlooking to put a HQ 103 now Possibly a 107 in my 07 glide. After reading articles and other posts on this forum, I am wondering if my existing H-D Race Tuner is going to be the best fit for my new upgrade, or is it going to be like putting perfume on a pig? Has anyone physically compared the two? If so what were the results. My Bassanni exhaust may be the next thing to go..ebay here I come!!! Any Help would be appreciated, I'd like to get it perfect the second time...
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RE: TMAX vs H-D RACE TUNER
Call kevin @ H.Q. talk to him about the pro tuner they sell he will give you a map for your sert for your build, then add the pro tuner for full continuous adjusting cheeper than the other since you have a sert now and no dyno nessasary and is the way I am going.
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RE: TMAX vs H-D RACE TUNER
ORIGINAL: asuperheat
Call kevin @ H.Q. talk to him about the pro tuner they sell he will give you a map for your sert for your build, then add the pro tuner for full continuous adjusting cheeper than the other since you have a sert now and no dyno nessasary and is the way I am going.
Call kevin @ H.Q. talk to him about the pro tuner they sell he will give you a map for your sert for your build, then add the pro tuner for full continuous adjusting cheeper than the other since you have a sert now and no dyno nessasary and is the way I am going.
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Why spend money on the RaceTuner? The ThunderMax w/ AutoTune will save you money after the second Dyno Tune. The SERT requires a retuning anytime you change something, It is a little redundant to pay for a SERT, pay for a Dyno Tune to set the base map, then pay for the HQ auto-tuner.
The ThunderMax just requires that you load the closest base map then ride.
The ThunderMax just requires that you load the closest base map then ride.
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RE: TMAX vs H-D RACE TUNER
ORIGINAL: TX_RG
Why spend money on the RaceTuner? The ThunderMax w/ AutoTune will save you money after the second Dyno Tune. The SERT requires a retuning anytime you change something, It is a little redundant to pay for a SERT, pay for a Dyno Tune to set the base map, then pay for the HQ auto-tuner.
The ThunderMax just requires that you load the closest base map then ride.
Why spend money on the RaceTuner? The ThunderMax w/ AutoTune will save you money after the second Dyno Tune. The SERT requires a retuning anytime you change something, It is a little redundant to pay for a SERT, pay for a Dyno Tune to set the base map, then pay for the HQ auto-tuner.
The ThunderMax just requires that you load the closest base map then ride.
Admitedly, I have only "heard" this and not done it my self yet, but I will be using one soon and I will report back with my personal experience.
Options are good!
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RE: TMAX vs H-D RACE TUNER
That makes me feel better, I hate to throughmoney away. I will have a list of questions when I call HQ next week, thanks again for all the input guys. I look forward to letting you all know how my build turns out in the next couple of months....
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RE: TMAX vs H-D RACE TUNER
Dyno tuning is still needed with the T-Max. The SERT will work just fine with a capable tuner and tune. No need for any other gimmick add on stuff that doesn't do what is advertised. I have seen a couple T-Maxes where they have pre-ignition, only have canned maps that needtuned. Stick with what works, SERT and a Good tuner. If the tune is good it doen't need continual adjustments.
Might need to update T-body and injectors to V-Rod injectors.
Might need to update T-body and injectors to V-Rod injectors.
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RE: TMAX vs H-D RACE TUNER
[quote]ORIGINAL: Gutman
Dyno tuning is still needed with the T-Max. The SERT will work just fine with a capable tuner and tune. No need for any other gimmick add on stuff that doesn't do what is advertised. I have seen a couple T-Maxes where they have pre-ignition, only have canned maps that needtuned. Stick with what works, SERT and a Good tuner. If the tune is good it doen't need continual adjustments.
Might need to update T-body and injectors to V-Rod injectors.
Gutman, I like your style, more stuff, more potential for problems. I believe in the KISS method- Keep It Simple Stupid
Dyno tuning is still needed with the T-Max. The SERT will work just fine with a capable tuner and tune. No need for any other gimmick add on stuff that doesn't do what is advertised. I have seen a couple T-Maxes where they have pre-ignition, only have canned maps that needtuned. Stick with what works, SERT and a Good tuner. If the tune is good it doen't need continual adjustments.
Might need to update T-body and injectors to V-Rod injectors.
Gutman, I like your style, more stuff, more potential for problems. I believe in the KISS method- Keep It Simple Stupid