Sullaha
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But it's a Honda...
Tuning with the pv3
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SURLY
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Well yes and does,nt that say it all.
ive had three different maps with no change in MPG, its pretty much dependent on how you ride.
Sullaha
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Well you are an Australian...
Sullaha
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My fuel range has gone down after getting the secret sauce map. Not because the bike is using more litres per kilometer but because I enjoy riding the bike so much more now and correspondingly ride like my arse is on fire everywhereš
Unruly Rider
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My son has a 2018 Honda Grom that my wife and I occasionally ride around the neighborhood. Over the Christmas break I helped him install a cam, adjust the valve lash, swap ECU, and change sprockets and chain... now he really has caught the bug - haha! I told him if he keeps his grades up and doesn't get any speeding tickets we will install a 181cc big-bore kit with ported 4v cylinder head this summer. Should take it from 13hp to about 22-24hp and the bike weighing just over 200lbs should move pretty good, it will be plenty for him until he graduates high school at least.
Unruly Rider
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This has been exactly my experience as well!
Unruly Rider
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Yeah, they are a blast to ride and easy to wheelie even in stock form. With a few simple mods they wake up pretty good and they are super reliable too - typical of most Honda's.
K9F
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I had my motorcycle booked in on 14 April for dyno time and a tune, this would have involved buying a PV3 from the dealership. Well this didn't happen due to the lockdown. Have been doing a little research and have spoken to Fuel Moto USA. Have just pulled the trigger....
Got a great deal really, for Ā£40 less than the cost of the PV3 alone over here I got the PV3, a K&N filter and the service offered by Fuel Moto USA, this included the shipping to UK.
For any other UK members at today's exchange rate the PV3 from Fuel Moto USA comes in at Ā£319 which will come as a bit of a surprise.
Got a great deal really, for Ā£40 less than the cost of the PV3 alone over here I got the PV3, a K&N filter and the service offered by Fuel Moto USA, this included the shipping to UK.
For any other UK members at today's exchange rate the PV3 from Fuel Moto USA comes in at Ā£319 which will come as a bit of a surprise.
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K9F
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Depends on what is written as value on the customs form. The access to the FTR maps and the support offered means that even if I find I have to pay duty etc. I will still come out on top against what is offered and priced in the UK. Shipping was $48 for both items. I find it is hit and miss and very dependent on who is the shipper as to whether you get nailed for duty etc. I am prepared for the hit of about Ā£72.
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SURLY
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Be sure to let us know if there is a noticeable performance boost or just a better running engine mine ran so much better with canned tune I forgot to look for power hike and now cannot being locked in.Depends on what is written as value on the customs form. The access to the FTR maps and the support offered means that even if I find I have to pay duty etc. I will still come out on top against what is offered and priced in the UK. Shipping was $48 for both items. I find it is hit and miss and very dependent on who is the shipper as to whether you get nailed for duty etc. I am prepared for the hit of about Ā£72.
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K9F
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Hi Surly,
I am in the minority that hasnāt found the standard mapping too bad to warrant doing much about it up until now. I wanted a prolonged period to gauge what exactly the bike could do, my own limitations on it and whether the outlay for a tune was warranted, 3000 miles later with a three month sabbatical due to a knee operation I had arrived. Having removed the catalytic converter and now wishing to add a performance filter and knowing that the bikes are set very lean to meet emissions and not for optimum performance it is a case of diminishing returns as what I have done and intend to do will make it run leaner still. My foray into PV3 purchase and tuning is simply to ensure the bike is running at this optimum performance for itās precise setup. Personally from my expectations and what has been experienced by others I donāt expect any great uplift in āponiesā but can expect a greater and smoother torque curve and running richer which for me and the bike will be a good thing. I am not a balls out knee down kind of rider but I did wonder if my replacement left knee would emit sparks if I could achieve touchdown?
I am in the minority that hasnāt found the standard mapping too bad to warrant doing much about it up until now. I wanted a prolonged period to gauge what exactly the bike could do, my own limitations on it and whether the outlay for a tune was warranted, 3000 miles later with a three month sabbatical due to a knee operation I had arrived. Having removed the catalytic converter and now wishing to add a performance filter and knowing that the bikes are set very lean to meet emissions and not for optimum performance it is a case of diminishing returns as what I have done and intend to do will make it run leaner still. My foray into PV3 purchase and tuning is simply to ensure the bike is running at this optimum performance for itās precise setup. Personally from my expectations and what has been experienced by others I donāt expect any great uplift in āponiesā but can expect a greater and smoother torque curve and running richer which for me and the bike will be a good thing. I am not a balls out knee down kind of rider but I did wonder if my replacement left knee would emit sparks if I could achieve touchdown?
SURLY
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Probably a good idea to keep that knee well away from the road if you just wanted a bike that runs well you should be very happy with the PV3 retune just using a Dyno jet canned map trans formed mine the factory map was beyond awful when I married the PV3 to my bike the Dynojet tech asked me to send him my original map he said some of the maps they had seen were pretty bad my guess is you will wish you had done it sooner good luck with it.
PS the actual doing the remap business is strangely enjoyable and satisfiying more so when you ride the bike.
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