Hello to all,
I'm just newbie and looking for the using power commander III. I'm using 929/ 2001 model. Are there anything should I've to fit, if I'm choosing that, its mean airfilter and etc ?

 

Hi mate a K,n,N fillter should do the trick and get the power commander mapped for you can that should do it

 

i have a pc3 for sale

 

I've been thinking about gettin a PCIII. How much of a difference is there? Is it worth the money to get one? I have a CA model.....does that play a part in the mapping?

 

ok so I have heard the PCIII quote alot, what exactly does it do for the bike?
Fuel mileage?
HP?

 

Hello and welcome.

 

Hi mate i got a PCIII and it realy made a differance to the power delivery i asked the guy i bought it from and he reckons about 12-15 bhp and as for the fuel i can't tell as i ride hard every where but i think that they are worth money

 

I'm a bit confused about the PC and map set up. My 929 has a full M4 exhaust. I see that the power commander web site has a map for just about every exhaust set up including a 929 with the full m4. If I buy a PC do I need to purchase that map seperate or does it come with it??? Will the bike run well by just getting that particular map for it???

 

the power commander maps will make the bike run at about 85-90% optimization for your particular setup. To get 95%+ optimization, you would have to remove the PAIR valve (emissions junk...) as to not throw off the A/F ratio on a dyno, and get the bike professionally tuned.

Redrr, I'm assuming it is a new bike (to you), are you sure the previous owner didn't put a PC in it? it would run a bit lean with the stock settings and a full exhaust.

Joe200803 - Sorry to tell you mate, but it is nowhere near 12-15 bhp when adding a PC3. Maybe 2hp if you are lucky. The main point is to clean up the power and fuel curve of the bike, same as jetting a carbuerated bike. running lean in a bike can do major damage, and higher flowing exhausts and air filters increase the air # in the air-fuel ratio making the bike possibly run dangerously lean.

I have changed the mapping on my 929 to lower the fuel consumption between 4,00-5,500 rpm allowing for better fuel economy when commuting on the highway. You can also change the amount of fuel at different throttle positions... for example, if I want maximum fuel flow at 5% throttle (if that mirrors my riding style) I can set up the PC to do that for me. It is quite interesting to change a map, or alter the fueling and take the bike out for a run. Having it surge at 5000 rpm at +10 fuel at 5% throttle was an interesting experiment for me... Not one I care to try again mind you, but interesting none the less.

 

all maps are free and can be downloaded from www.powercommander.com if/when you purchase a pc3, it will come with all the software you need and it will automatically search and install all maps that are compatible with your model. all the maps will be on your computer and can be loaded into the pc3 from your computer. and play around with the different maps and see which works best for you. just because there is a generic map for the set-up that you are running doesn't mean that it will be the best for everyone.

as for everyone else's questions: read the above reply by matt365. he got it right. the pc3 DOES NOT mean massive horsepower gains. most stock fi systems (including the 929) have a decent sized dip in the midrange and are programmed a little lean across the board to help with passing emissions. the pc3 smoothes this dip and increases the fuel overall to help the engine run the way that it was meant to. another problem/complaint with the 929 is the abrupt off-idle surge when applying the throttle. the pc3 helps this and makes the power delivery much more managable. the bike (with the pc3) with be easier to ride, but will perform better.