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Old 06-13-2017, 04:47 AM   #46
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I just converted the number of kilometers in your signature to miles. You have a Voyager with over 363,000 miles on it? Seriously?
If you look closely at Garry's sig pic, you can see where he's mounted a tablet center on the bars so he can reply to posts while he's riding. He doesn't spend enough time off the bike to keep up with the forums otherwise.
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Old 06-13-2017, 06:48 AM   #47
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after the second flash has anyone experienced pinging, theirs a video out on youtube where a guy re-installs his power commander for optimal performance after the flash, quote- has some minor pinging. Is he being anal or is their an issue still rearing its ugly head.

I'm hesitant on doing the second flash, will their be a 3rd? hmmmm!
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Old 06-13-2017, 07:59 AM   #48
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Can you post the link? I can't find it.
I had pinging issues with the first version and haven't tried installing version 2 yet.

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after the second flash has anyone experienced pinging, theirs a video out on youtube where a guy re-installs his power commander for optimal performance after the flash, quote- has some minor pinging. Is he being anal or is their an issue still rearing its ugly head.

I'm hesitant on doing the second flash, will their be a 3rd? hmmmm!
 
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Old 06-13-2017, 09:16 AM   #49
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here ya go-
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Old 06-13-2017, 09:57 AM   #50
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after the second flash has anyone experienced pinging, theirs a video out on youtube where a guy re-installs his power commander for optimal performance after the flash, quote- has some minor pinging. Is he being anal or is their an issue still rearing its ugly head.

I'm hesitant on doing the second flash, will their be a 3rd? hmmmm!
Why hesitate? The re-flash is free. All you pay is shipping. BTW, this is actually the third formula for the re-flash. After the initial offering some people were experiencing pinging with open air kits at wide open throttle. He made adjustments and re-flashed for those people. I was one of them and the adjustments he made worked. I've since done the 'third' re-flash and it further improves how the bike runs.



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Old 06-13-2017, 10:02 AM   #51
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I watched the video above, I don't think he mentioned pinging, just popping from the exhaust.
After I installed the update flash I had no pinging no how with Shell 91 fuel, with Shell 89 it did ping when I used cruise resume on a hot day. Back to 91 fuel and no ping at all.
I haven't tried any other brand of fuel yet, the Shell station is just around the corner and I get bonus points so it's just habit to fill there. Shell does say on their website that their 91 octane is alcohol-free, 89 contains ethanol. (in Canada)
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Old 06-13-2017, 10:11 AM   #52
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Shell does say on their website that their 91 octane is alcohol-free, 89 contains alcohol. (in Canada)
Don't your pumps up there have to indicate if alcohol is added to the gas?
 
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Don't your pumps up there have to indicate if alcohol is added to the gas?
Yes, all pumps have a placard stating 'May contain up to 10% ethanol'. The various company websites indicate the actual amount, and Shell 91 has none.
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To clarify for others: 2 flashes (normal and BAK) and 2 versions

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Why hesitate? The re-flash is free. All you pay is shipping. BTW, this is actually the third formula for the re-flash. After the initial offering some people were experiencing pinging with open air kits at wide open throttle. He made adjustments and re-flashed for those people. I was one of them and the adjustments he made worked. I've since done the 'third' re-flash and it further improves how the bike runs.
 
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Yes, all pumps have a placard stating 'May contain up to 10% ethanol'. The various company websites indicate the actual amount, and Shell 91 has none.
The last fill of the season I always run the bike to low fuel light and then top up with Shell 91 (no ethanol) for the winter storage.
 
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To clarify for others: 2 flashes (normal and BAK) and 2 versions
I knew what you meant.
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Old 06-17-2017, 10:39 AM   #57
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There is a station roughly 22 miles from me that has 90 octane with 0 ethanol. Anytime I am over that way no matter which set of wheels I have, I always top off. Its roughly a $1 more per gallon, but it is worth it to me. Around here, I fill up the bike with either Sonoco Super 93 or Shell 93.
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Well Ivanized 2.0 has been completed . Took a friend up to Ivan's to get his Voyager done for the 1st time and got my upgrade. 1 1/2hrs ride up, 5 hour ride back. Very Pleased!!!! Thanks Ivan.
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Old 06-24-2017, 06:03 AM   #59
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WOW WOW WOW. Turnaround time to Western Australia 2 weeks & 3 days. The improvement is amazing- only downside was the crappy exchange rate. Ivan is a genius!!!!
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Old 07-15-2017, 02:37 PM   #60
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I now have a dilemma. Which kind of updated reflash to choose - without or with BAK? Now I have previous version with BAK. I'm actually conserned with the ability of a K&N to filter as good as stock filter does. May you give me some advise?
 
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