Originally Posted by
nevtat
Here is the answer I got from a manufacturer of electronic ignition devices, looks like they are confirming that a "real" tune costs $1,100:
MOST street approved vehicles are released from the manufacturer in a bit of a lean condition. This is their attempt to meet strict emissions standards. With this lean condition, even a bone stock motorcycle could benefit from a good tune, to help it perform better. Any time you modify the bike, including air cleaners, aftermarket exhausts, heads, cams, greater displacement, etc., you are increasing the amount of air that flows thru that engine. In order to get that motor running to its potential, additional fuel is needed to get it running cooler and smoother, providing improved throttle response and increased longevity.
We offer the tools to get these engines dialed in and running the way they should be. As you mentioned, the Power Vision is a GREAT tool to do just that. It can be used to increase the fuel, adjust timing, etc. While we do offer various tunes to help you get your fueling where it should be, and additional tools like the Autotune and Target Tune accessories to assist with the tuning process, there is absolutely no substitute for having a custom tune created on a dyno by an experienced technician.
If you were to get the Power Vision, we can certainly get you a good tune to start with… And, you MAY find that you are more than happy with that power and performance… But, it can always use to be dialed in more precisely to ensure that your bike is getting the proper fuel, timing, etc. If the tune we send isn’t right on the money, you can make additional tweaks to the tune and/or add one of our accessories like the Autotune Pro or Target Tune. They can help to further refine your tune. These are the tools that a lot of shops will use to help build a custom tune, as well. Of course, like any tool, they are only as good as the knowledge and experience of the user. These tools can help you to get the bike dialed in even further, but, ultimately, you may find that it still needs to be refined even further by an experienced tuner.
Cost wise, it can be a tough call. The Power Vision and Autotune/Target Tune accessory may end up running about the same as the PV and dyno tune from this shop… But, at the very least, you can then use the PV on any additional Harleys (with the Delphi F/I system) you may own, as well.