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#2021
08-10-2017 | 08:16 AM
Road Captain
Joined: Dec 2016
Posts: 589
Likes: 49
From: Whitehall, MI
NO...but you have to call Vance and Hines.
What they'll do is have you upload your ECM data which will be the stock tune with the 621 firmware that HD just flashed to your bike.
Then they push out a download to you which sits in one of your slots...called something like "CSM Download" or something. I don't really know what that file is, but I assume it overlays with your chosen map and makes it play nicely with the 621 firmware. I think it makes it keep just the hard starting fix from the dealer patch, without erasing the rest of your tune. You'd have to ask VH for the specifics if you're curious.
It only takes about a 5 min call with VH to do it. Just make sure you call them before trying to re map!
I did it right in the dealership parking lot.
just bring the FP3 with you when you go to pick up your bike, along w tools to remove your seat. I never bring my bike to the dealer with a tuner physically plugged into it.
What they'll do is have you upload your ECM data which will be the stock tune with the 621 firmware that HD just flashed to your bike.
Then they push out a download to you which sits in one of your slots...called something like "CSM Download" or something. I don't really know what that file is, but I assume it overlays with your chosen map and makes it play nicely with the 621 firmware. I think it makes it keep just the hard starting fix from the dealer patch, without erasing the rest of your tune. You'd have to ask VH for the specifics if you're curious.
It only takes about a 5 min call with VH to do it. Just make sure you call them before trying to re map!
I did it right in the dealership parking lot.
just bring the FP3 with you when you go to pick up your bike, along w tools to remove your seat. I never bring my bike to the dealer with a tuner physically plugged into it.
#2022
08-10-2017 | 01:45 PM
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From: In my head
#2024
08-12-2017 | 06:29 AM
Road Captain
Joined: Dec 2016
Posts: 589
Likes: 49
From: Whitehall, MI
#2025
08-12-2017 | 09:03 AM
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Joined: Oct 2012
Posts: 538
Likes: 88
From: Dallas
These new S series Softails are a blast to ride right off the showroom floor.
#2026
08-13-2017 | 06:50 AM
Road Captain
Joined: Dec 2016
Posts: 589
Likes: 49
From: Whitehall, MI
Thank you, I have the preferated wrapped baffle. I really like the sound, a very deep tight rumble and bark, without being obnoxious. I had the D&D Godzilla on my 2007 FXSTC with a 117 build and it made incredible power but IMO, was just too loud on any sustained riding. I think this is the perfect set up for me.
These new S series Softails are a blast to ride right off the showroom floor.
These new S series Softails are a blast to ride right off the showroom floor.
#2027
08-22-2017 | 10:59 AM
Road Warrior
Joined: Aug 2015
Posts: 1,469
Likes: 382
From: Ontario Canada
Well judging by the rumors, the Softail slim S is being dropped for 2018. Kind of makes me feel good that my 2016 slim S will be unique for the two years it was offered, and they aren't bringing out a better S for this year. Now the regular slim looks like it is getting the M8 motor, which will probably be similar in power to the 110 in the slim S. Will be interesting to see what else changes on the bike.
#2028
08-22-2017 | 03:36 PM
Road Captain
Joined: Oct 2012
Posts: 538
Likes: 88
From: Dallas
I know it's probably just me but I am so tickled to have this Twin Cam CVO 110 motor in my new SLIM S. The new M8 may be the best thing since sliced bread and strings on a tampon. But it's not the motor that between the sound of it and the torque rush it produces, has raised my eyebrows and made me smile over the last decade.
I got the bike I want, with the motor I want, at a really at good price...Damn...there I go smiling again...HAH... Life is good
I got the bike I want, with the motor I want, at a really at good price...Damn...there I go smiling again...HAH... Life is good
Last edited by CVOJOE; 08-22-2017 at 03:38 PM.
#2029
08-23-2017 | 08:51 AM
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Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 2,333
Likes: 75
From: Orlando, FL
I know it's probably just me but I am so tickled to have this Twin Cam CVO 110 motor in my new SLIM S. The new M8 may be the best thing since sliced bread and strings on a tampon. But it's not the motor that between the sound of it and the torque rush it produces, has raised my eyebrows and made me smile over the last decade.
I got the bike I want, with the motor I want, at a really at good price...Damn...there I go smiling again...HAH... Life is good
I got the bike I want, with the motor I want, at a really at good price...Damn...there I go smiling again...HAH... Life is good
I am doing the same
#2030
08-23-2017 | 09:48 AM
Road Warrior
Joined: Aug 2015
Posts: 1,469
Likes: 382
From: Ontario Canada
I love the improvements they have made to make Harley's a more modern bike, to compete with the competition, but I will say I bought a Harley for its lack of sophistication. I think our 16's, and 17's, mark the last of the old school looking, simple tech Harley's. This especially works great with the Army theme.