Maveper Posted April 28, 2020 Share Posted April 28, 2020 (edited) I baught a 2010 V-ROD Muscle a few months ago with only 5,400 miles, it seemed like a good seal for £7,000.00 (my 13th motorcycle but 1st V-Twin).During the test-ride it rode a little rough in the midrange but the dealer mechanic assured me it was because of the Vance & Heines pipes throwing the ECU off a bit.I experimented unsuccessfully with hotter plugs but went back to basic H.D.s gapped at .040. The only other mods I've done are a K&N air filter, removed the airbox top, hotter coils (on order), and I plan on capping off & insulating the air temperature sensor (the cold weather is causing the ECU to spit out even more fuel).It came with a Scremin Eagle race tuner (which the H.D. dealers are forbiden to tune with) so I'm assuming the previous owner monkeyd with it without a dyno because it is running WAY too rich.So far I have a few options; 1) Pay the dealer £185.00 to te-tune with a Stage 1 program and lose power.2) Take it to a non-dealer tuning expert 30 miles away and have him try to dial back the fuel output on the Dyno with the current Screamin Eagle tuner for around £240.00.3) Take it to a well known tuning expert 150 miles away who recommends a certain "Power" tuning program from Dynojet with which he assures me will make my V-ROD run as smooth as a Swiss watch....for £480.00!I'm leaning toward the 2nd option but I'm not sure. What do you suggest? Thanks.PS. Which razor should i use in absense of a DE?I'm thinking of taking a soap, styptic pencil, and a cheap synthetic brush.Would then blade disposables be a good place to start? Or a fresh Mach 3 like on this url? Edited August 19, 2020 by Maveper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rennie Posted April 28, 2020 Share Posted April 28, 2020 Hello and Welcome I have no idea! I wouldn't be happy with the place I bought it from if it's not running right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastbob Posted April 28, 2020 Share Posted April 28, 2020 Hello and welcome . I hope you get it sorted . This , and countless similar posts elsewhere , vindicate my decision to buy a Harley with a good old fashioned carburettor. To be completely honest though, I think your technical query would be much better answered on a dedicated VRod FB group or forum . Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Swagman Posted April 28, 2020 Share Posted April 28, 2020 Welcome, I must agree with Rennie in fact I personally would not have paid all that money for a bike that won’t run properly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Frog Posted April 28, 2020 Share Posted April 28, 2020 I baught a 2010 V-ROD Muscle a few months ago with only 5,400 miles, it seemed like a good seal for £7,000.00 (my 13th motorcycle but 1st V-Twin).During the test-ride it rode a little rough in the midrange but the dealer mechanic assured me it was because of the Vance & Heines pipes throwing the ECU off a bit.I experimented unsuccessfully with hotter plugs but went back to basic H.D.s gapped at .040. The only other mods I've done are a K&N air filter, removed the airbox top, hotter coils (on order), and I plan on capping off & insulating the air temperature sensor (the cold weather is causing the ECU to spit out even more fuel).It came with a Scremin Eagle race tuner (which the H.D. dealers are forbiden to tune with) so I'm assuming the previous owner monkeyd with it without a dyno because it is running WAY too rich.So far I have a few options; 1) Pay the dealer £185.00 to te-tune with a Stage 1 program and lose power.2) Take it to a non-dealer tuning expert 30 miles away and have him try to dial back the fuel output on the Dyno with the current Screamin Eagle tuner for around £240.00.3) Take it to a well known tuning expert 150 miles away who recommends a certain "Power" tuning program from Dynojet with which he assures me will make my V-ROD run as smooth as a Swiss watch....for £480.00!I'm leaning toward the 2nd option but I'm not sure. What do you suggest? As has been said by others I think you have made a bit of a rod for your own back.I do know an ecu specialist with a good dyno in Buckingham.If that helps feel free to P.M me for his contact details.CheersIan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bender Posted April 28, 2020 Share Posted April 28, 2020 As long as option 2 are no fix no fee I would go for that.Money not an issue 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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