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Old 02-06-2010, 06:15 PM
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Sorry if this has been covered before. I've read that to get the most out the power commander you need to have your bike dyno tuned. My f4i has a two brothers shorty pipe on it and i'm about to get a new air filter, perhaps a bmc. The bike runs perfect right now, but i have the chance to buy a power commander for a good price. I don't think there is a motorcylce tuner with a dyno where i live. Is it a waste of $150, or will it give me better fuel mileage and response with one of the maps listed on the dynojet sight. Anyone who can help please chime in. Thanks
 
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Old 02-06-2010, 07:03 PM
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Yes correct air fuel ratios are worth the money. The difference between max power and burning a hole in the piston is closer then you'd think.
 
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Old 02-06-2010, 09:10 PM
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Worth it if you just have a slip on?
 
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Yeah. But like everything else it's only worth it if you're willing or wanting to spend the money on it.
 
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Old 02-07-2010, 02:56 AM
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Only worth it if you get it tuned. The "stock" maps from Dynojet aren't that spectacular (since they're really generic maps that will work for most people's bikes).
 
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