Create/share List of Tuners by Region?

Journeyman · Jul 15, 2018

I would like to get a custom tune for my bike sometime in the near future, but it sounds like a good tuner is hard to find. Does anyone know of a talented tuner in the western NC area?

Additional questions:

Would a compiled list of tuners by region be of use to other members?

If I'm using TuneEcu is it important that the tuner does so as well? @Jvheli, for example, mentioned finding a tuner in Wisconsin that actually used TuneEcu. Should I look for the same?

If a tune is done without using TuneEcu wouldn't TuneEcu be able to read those settings and save the tune?

Or, is it that you need additional hardware like a PowerCommander installed on your bike in order for some tuners to do their "thang?"

Thanks in advance. Sorry, I'm clueless on this subject.

rng3 · Jul 15, 2018

A list of tuners and the experience the customer had with them would be helpful.
If you find a good tuner you can work with them on the hardware they use and are comfortable with.
If they use power commander you can download the tune modifications and then use them to modify the tune with TuneEcu then if you want remove the power commander.
Probably easier to find someone using power commander than TuneEcu.

Rick

Joesmoe · Jul 15, 2018

This has been suggested before, and is still a great idea.

The resources are so limited -- surprisingly so.

If we do this, I'll make it a sticky so it'll be on top, and ideally, will be updated (for example - great tuner five years ago, got out of the business and we would like to save folks the futility).

Likewise, we might want to use a system where in the case I had a while back -- I had heard through the rumor mill there is a tuner in Richmond, VA, and I posted that, and someone with direct experience suggested that tuner would not be good for a Rocket. In other words, it might be good to post what could be - and folks with opportunity and inclination could work down the list.

Of course, at top of the list would be known good tuners, and as you say, how they work.

BillB · Jul 15, 2018

Journeyman28778 said:
I would like to get a custom tune for my bike sometime in the near future, but it sounds like a good tuner is hard to find. Does anyone know of a talented tuner in the western NC area?

Thanks in advance. Sorry, I'm clueless on this subject.

@Journeyman28778 I scoured the east coast when I started in on my header and ramair project a few years back. The original idea was to get out of warranty and take it to Wayne Tripp who was one of the best in the world. Should have just said to heck with the warranty and did it right away because Wayne retired before I made the move.

I found 1 place anywhere near us that would even attempt to use tuneecu and that was Star Racing in Americus GA. Figured they built, sponsored and tuned a NHRA world championship Pro stock drag bike, they probably had the skills to do it.

Due to time and vacation restraints I hung a PCV on it and had a local guy make a map for me. Didn't want to take the risk that it was lean enough to burn a piston.

I am OK with the results, 143.8 hp and 148.6 ftlbs. but TBH it still tweaks my OCD to realize there is probably 8 to 10 more in both numbers left on the table.

One day when time allows I am still planning on taking it to GA. and letting them take a shot at it .

Don't know if it helps anything but pretty much went to the end of the internet and called dozens of people and that's all I found.

Jvheli · Jul 15, 2018

Journeyman28778 said:
I would like to get a custom tune for my bike sometime in the near future, but it sounds like a good tuner is hard to find. Does anyone know of a talented tuner in the western NC area?

Additional questions:

Would a compiled list of tuners by region be of use to other members?

If I'm using TuneEcu is it important that the tuner does so as well? @Jvheli, for example, mentioned finding a tuner in Wisconsin that actually used TuneEcu. Should I look for the same?

If a tune is done without using TuneEcu wouldn't TuneEcu be able to read those settings and save the tune?

Or, is it that you need additional hardware like a PowerCommander installed on your bike in order for some tuners to do their "thang?"

Thanks in advance. Sorry, I'm clueless on this subject.

I did it the old fashioned way. Call/stop in and ask. I started by looking for tuners of different brands (KTM, Ducati, Aprilia) but same brand ECU.

Journeyman · Jul 15, 2018

BillB said:

@Journeyman28778 I scoured the east coast when I started in on my header and ramair project a few years back. The original idea was to get out of warranty and take it to Wayne Tripp who was one of the best in the world. Should have just said to heck with the warranty and did it right away because Wayne retired before I made the move.

I found 1 place anywhere near us that would even attempt to use tuneecu and that was Star Racing in Americus GA. Figured they built, sponsored and tuned a NHRA world championship Pro stock drag bike, they probably had the skills to do it.

Due to time and vacation restraints I hung a PCV on it and had a local guy make a map for me. Didn't want to take the risk that it was lean enough to burn a piston.

I am OK with the results, 143.8 hp and 148.6 ftlbs. but TBH it still tweaks my OCD to realize there is probably 8 to 10 more in both numbers left on the table.

One day when time allows I am still planning on taking it to GA. and letting them take a shot at it .

Don't know if it helps anything but pretty much went to the end of the internet and called dozens of people and that's all I found.

Click to expand...

That is very helpful information and saves me tons of time not repeating your work- thank you!
Americus is nearly six hours from me, but I've been known to hit the road for less good reasons. I'll check with those guys and think about a possible trip down in the coming months.

Star Racing
Americus, GA

Screen Shot 2018-07-15 at 8.20.35 PM.png

Dr.D · Jul 15, 2018

Chris Hill at Custom Cycle Corner, Knoxville TN. Had no problem tuning my bike with a PCV. The shop owner is David Snapp.

warp9.9 · Jul 15, 2018

If the tuners are as good as the technicians. I just might come our of retirement

Bondysbike · Jul 16, 2018

Journeyman28778 said:
I would like to get a custom tune for my bike sometime in the near future, but it sounds like a good tuner is hard to find. Does anyone know of a talented tuner in the western NC area?

Additional questions:

Would a compiled list of tuners by region be of use to other members?

If I'm using TuneEcu is it important that the tuner does so as well? @Jvheli, for example, mentioned finding a tuner in Wisconsin that actually used TuneEcu. Should I look for the same?

If a tune is done without using TuneEcu wouldn't TuneEcu be able to read those settings and save the tune?

Or, is it that you need additional hardware like a PowerCommander installed on your bike in order for some tuners to do their "thang?"

Thanks in advance. Sorry, I'm clueless on this subject.

Good idea...I’m in Florida in the heart of Harley country...I went to a very respected and recommended Guy near Crystal River...walked in and asked for a dyno on the Rocket...you’d thought I’d farted!
Seriously..I can’t find one so great call...

Tripps · Jul 16, 2018

I'm not too far north of you, Keaton Beach. Florabamassippi.

Create/share List of Tuners by Region?

Journeyman

"And this one is just right" ~ Goldilocks

rng3

"There is no replacement for displacement"

Joesmoe

IMOKUR2

BillB

Turbocharged

Jvheli

Nitrous

Journeyman

"And this one is just right" ~ Goldilocks

Dr.D

Octane Boost

warp9.9

Pocałuj mnie w dupę

Bondysbike

Turbocharged

Tripps

Retired superhero

Similar threads

Forums

Features

Forum Usage