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Old 07-06-2009, 11:27 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Can I retune it myself?

Hi all,

I have read every old post in this forum and am still a little confused. I know a full dyno tune is the best way to tune my bike, but can I install a PC-V, download the map for my set up, and be "close enough", or is it worth the money to let a shop dyno tune it for me?

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Old 07-06-2009, 01:05 PM   #2 (permalink)
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I would think you'd be in better shape having a Dynajet approved shop do the installation and the first tune for you...
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Old 07-06-2009, 01:29 PM   #3 (permalink)
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Hi all,

I have read every old post in this forum and am still a little confused. I know a full dyno tune is the best way to tune my bike, but can I install a PC-V, download the map for my set up, and be "close enough", or is it worth the money to let a shop dyno tune it for me?

Thanks,
Adam K.
Dynojet has downloadable maps that you can get from them, and install them easily enough with your own Laptop. They will be "close enough", however, never perfect, based on the elevation you live at, or other factors, as they were made on a dyno somewhere else, on another machine.

If you want to try other maps of their's and find the one that feels the best, that's what a lot of people do.

Dyno testing will ensure you the right map, or allow you to modify a *close enough* map to be closer, or spot on, based on your own bike.
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If you can operate a cnc machine you can most definatly tune your sled........
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