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Old 08-23-2016 | 01:17 PM
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Default So what does the EPA fine mean for other after market tuners?

With the fine from the EPA against Harley, what's this going to mean for other after market tuners? Like Vance and Hines and their FP3.
 
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Old 08-23-2016 | 06:27 PM
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At this point, nothing.
 
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Old 08-23-2016 | 06:30 PM
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^ good answer and I hope it's true!
 
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Old 08-23-2016 | 06:50 PM
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I think they have already been issued a warning of things to come.
 
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Old 08-23-2016 | 06:58 PM
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Shhhhhhhh!----keep quiet and they will never know.
 
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Old 08-23-2016 | 07:41 PM
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i was told today that if you already have a race tuner the dealers will keep tuning them as HD does not control the dyno software they use to tune them
 
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Old 08-23-2016 | 10:06 PM
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Even without the tuner, a good non-HD dyno guy can easily put in a tune that is better than stock - they can fine these company's that make tuners but it will never stop people from over-riding the crap factory tune...
 
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Old 08-23-2016 | 11:09 PM
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Originally Posted by msh134
i was told today that if you already have a race tuner the dealers will keep tuning them as HD does not control the dyno software they use to tune them
Talking with a couple of the dealers in DFW, they are offering to buy back the SERT at today's price. As far as dyno goes, they will only tune to the street tune is the answer I got.

One of the techs I spoke with said that HD will threaten to take away their franchise if they tune outside of 50 state. As we all know, the techs are always right too.
 
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Old 08-23-2016 | 11:22 PM
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Originally Posted by JMC22
Even without the tuner, a good non-HD dyno guy can easily put in a tune that is better than stock - they can fine these company's that make tuners but it will never stop people from over-riding the crap factory tune...

How exactly do you propose the "non-HD dyno guy" can "over-ride the crap factory tune" without a tuner module made by someone??
 
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Old 08-23-2016 | 11:37 PM
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You can get tuners no problem. Exhibit A: The EPA diesel crack downs. I can still get a tuner for my diesel if I want,just like I'm sure you will be too with the Harley. Now your warranty once it's flashed,that's another story...
 


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