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Hey all,
DISCLAIMER:
I spent a lot of time deciding between the VFCIII and the PWC5 for my Xbike. I know the PWC5 can take away fuel and can offer more adjustments ect, ect....This is not a dig on the PWC5's, I know they are great products. However, I have used the Techlusion/Dobeck FI tuner boxes in the past and found them to be very simple and very effective for nice dyno proven and road power gains. I also, like the fact that Lloyd is an email or phone call away and we all know the type of service that he provides. Thus, the VFCIII for me and its on its way.
THE REASON FOR THIS THREAD IS TO OFFER ADDITIONAL TUNING SUPPORT FOR THOSE WITH THE VFCIII:
I know not all 106ci Xbikes will need to be tuned the exact same way, even with the same setups... Differences in factory tolerances and individual owners geographical elevations and climate are also factors. With all that taken into consideration. I thought it might be helpful for those of us with this tuner to shareour specific setup (exhaust, filter, cams, ect), specific elevation, and then your specific VFCIII tuner settings and how it is running for us.
THE WAY I TUNE:
As soon as the weather breaks, I plan to get on the dyno (wanna do an air box test) and then start my road tuning. I road tune with a portable Innovate LM1 Wideband AFR sniffer that data logs my specific AFR's while riding. Over the years, I found better actual road performance (over my dyno tuning) by using this method. The Techlusion/Dobeck's (Now Lloydz) make for very simple roadside adjustability when road sniffing and doing road tests against other bikes. A good tune job might put you near a specific AFR.. Say 13.5% with no ride-ability issues.. But a GREAT TUNE job.. Is figuring out (on the road against other bikes. On a closed course O course!) the best AFR for the best power delivery at a specific rpms with no ride ability issues... Fun stuff!! I was surprised to discover that some of my previous bikes actually made there best top power in he low 12's AFR. I am new to the Victory's so I don't know much about them yet..Though, most of my Japanese bikes liked to be a in the 13's AFR till max torque was achieved and then liked to be fatter on top. Looking forward to finding out.
My current setup is the 2.25 Atom Bombs, the Victory high flow air filter, stock cams, and I live around 900 elevation.
I emailed Lloyd and asked him where he thinks I should start with these factors. I will share his recommended starting point settings with you all as soon as he gets back to me and any changes I make in the future.
WW
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DISCLAIMER:
I spent a lot of time deciding between the VFCIII and the PWC5 for my Xbike. I know the PWC5 can take away fuel and can offer more adjustments ect, ect....This is not a dig on the PWC5's, I know they are great products. However, I have used the Techlusion/Dobeck FI tuner boxes in the past and found them to be very simple and very effective for nice dyno proven and road power gains. I also, like the fact that Lloyd is an email or phone call away and we all know the type of service that he provides. Thus, the VFCIII for me and its on its way.
THE REASON FOR THIS THREAD IS TO OFFER ADDITIONAL TUNING SUPPORT FOR THOSE WITH THE VFCIII:
I know not all 106ci Xbikes will need to be tuned the exact same way, even with the same setups... Differences in factory tolerances and individual owners geographical elevations and climate are also factors. With all that taken into consideration. I thought it might be helpful for those of us with this tuner to shareour specific setup (exhaust, filter, cams, ect), specific elevation, and then your specific VFCIII tuner settings and how it is running for us.
THE WAY I TUNE:
As soon as the weather breaks, I plan to get on the dyno (wanna do an air box test) and then start my road tuning. I road tune with a portable Innovate LM1 Wideband AFR sniffer that data logs my specific AFR's while riding. Over the years, I found better actual road performance (over my dyno tuning) by using this method. The Techlusion/Dobeck's (Now Lloydz) make for very simple roadside adjustability when road sniffing and doing road tests against other bikes. A good tune job might put you near a specific AFR.. Say 13.5% with no ride-ability issues.. But a GREAT TUNE job.. Is figuring out (on the road against other bikes. On a closed course O course!) the best AFR for the best power delivery at a specific rpms with no ride ability issues... Fun stuff!! I was surprised to discover that some of my previous bikes actually made there best top power in he low 12's AFR. I am new to the Victory's so I don't know much about them yet..Though, most of my Japanese bikes liked to be a in the 13's AFR till max torque was achieved and then liked to be fatter on top. Looking forward to finding out.
My current setup is the 2.25 Atom Bombs, the Victory high flow air filter, stock cams, and I live around 900 elevation.
I emailed Lloyd and asked him where he thinks I should start with these factors. I will share his recommended starting point settings with you all as soon as he gets back to me and any changes I make in the future.
WW
