To Dyno or not to Dyno...
#21
06-07-2010, 02:55 PM
Thanks for your opinions. I understand your point about plugs and modern EFI / fuel. <sigh> Another skill from the past bites the dust!
I'm bought into the value of a dyno tune, but like you say, its the variability of the tech that worries me. So I guess I just need to try and find one of the local shops that can get in right! In the Seattle area there seems to be three dealers that do it. Two of them have a bad reputation and the third has no discernable reputation that I can find and is 1/2 the price of the other two.
It feels a little like a lottery, with the ticket costing $500 a pop.
I'm bought into the value of a dyno tune, but like you say, its the variability of the tech that worries me. So I guess I just need to try and find one of the local shops that can get in right! In the Seattle area there seems to be three dealers that do it. Two of them have a bad reputation and the third has no discernable reputation that I can find and is 1/2 the price of the other two.
It feels a little like a lottery, with the ticket costing $500 a pop.
Zach
#22
06-28-2010, 11:18 PM
I debated this topic (to-dyno or not-to-dyno) for days. Reading many posts here on hdforums you end up with roughly a 50/50 response. I finally decided to put down the $400 and get it done. My bike:
'09 RKC
V&H Dresser Duals
V&H Turndown Mufflers
Fuel Moto Stage 1 AC
PCV
The bike ran fine with the base map; however, after the dyno the acceleration is much smoother, better response, no more backfire. It just runs better. IMO you do not know what you're missing until you get an engine properly tuned (at least that is the boat that I was in). With that said, there is definitely magic/knowledge with the shop you choose. Get a recommendation from someone you trust.
'09 RKC
V&H Dresser Duals
V&H Turndown Mufflers
Fuel Moto Stage 1 AC
PCV
The bike ran fine with the base map; however, after the dyno the acceleration is much smoother, better response, no more backfire. It just runs better. IMO you do not know what you're missing until you get an engine properly tuned (at least that is the boat that I was in). With that said, there is definitely magic/knowledge with the shop you choose. Get a recommendation from someone you trust.
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