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Old 11-05-2017, 08:51 AM   #16
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Are you picking on me?
NO SIR, The quote from the original post, was one of the funniest things I ever read here. And it still makes me laugh. And" Hooked on Phonics"

I am Embarrassed that thought would even cross your mind. My Apologies'.

You Sir. are a Wordsmith, that I hold in the highest regard.
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Old 11-05-2017, 08:19 PM   #17
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Absolutely none required - I was just taking a survey.
And that's Professor Wordsmith to you!
 
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Old 11-11-2017, 04:37 PM   #18
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Back to the topic

I will look for the "c4b" Tuesday when I get my ECU back
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Old 11-14-2017, 05:48 AM   #19
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Zoom, Zoom, Brrrrrrr

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when I get my ECU back
You do know you are gonna have to bundle up and go for a ride just to see what it does.

Let us know what you think.
 
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Old 11-14-2017, 01:39 PM   #20
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Update

Just INSTALLED. the code # ended in "c4b" .

Got to go (Double up / Layer Up )on the gear and get it on the road. 45f and off and on Drizzle in Minneapolis today.

I still don't know the Secret Hand Shake for the Ivanized Club.
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Just INSTALLED. the code # ended in "c4b" .

Got to go (Double up / Layer Up )on the gear and get it on the road. 45f and off and on Drizzle in Minneapolis today.

I still don't know the Secret Hand Shake for the Ivanized Club.
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Old 11-14-2017, 02:26 PM   #22
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EXCELLENT, Thank you "JD". I can practice later, I need to ride for now.
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Old 11-14-2017, 06:18 PM   #23
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So???? Survey says?

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EXCELLENT, Thank you "JD". I can practice later, I need to ride for now.
OK, the Ivanized ECU is back, you took your ride... Survey says?
As if we didnt effing already know...

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Ok, So it is good.
Accelerates easier, Faster. Can't really say smoother on a Vaquero. (Pulsation in the clutch) Yet it was not struggling ( only way I can describe it, Vibration and slow) as much to accelerate.
Rush hour traffic did not jerk my neck off. Desel popping is gone. I was impressed I did not have to adjust my idle speed, I was prepared for it but did not need to.
I left the "Rays Throttle mod" on for now.
Low speed was a real steady drive, no more slight jerkiness on a steady throttle.
This part is Most likely me but: Sounds like it is a deeper tone in the exhaust. Seems to Vibrate more down the road . That I thought was weird, But it may be that I was in a different rpm range cruising. Need to find the new sweet spot I guess.

And all of the above you have read before, nothing new, just me new to it. But thanks for asking.

Now On to Learning the Hand Shake.
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Ok, So it is good.
...This part is Most likely me but: Sounds like it is a deeper tone in the exhaust...
That's what I noticed first myself... It's not just you.
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So I have the "C4B" flash, and all is good/ great except the freeway speed. WTF I have more vibration at 60mph in 5th than before and at 70mph in 6th gear. Than I had before. I do not like the bike at freeway speeds right now. It is stronger in acceleration but has more vibration. I thought the sweet spot moved and it did, but now I need 3000 rpms to smooth it out. Is this normal?? Now keep in mind I'm running at 33F outside temps, but I do not see how that would affect this. And I have a Vaquero which has the PULSATION built into the clutch. Not sure how it compares to the Voyager.
But It sucks right now.
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What gas?

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So I have the "C4B" flash, and all is good/ great except the freeway speed. WTF I have more vibration at 60mph in 5th than before and at 70mph in 6th gear. Than I had before. I do not like the bike at freeway speeds right now. It is stronger in acceleration but has more vibration. I thought the sweet spot moved and it did, but now I need 3000 rpms to smooth it out. Is this normal?? Now keep in mind I'm running at 33F outside temps, but I do not see how that would affect this. And I have a Vaquero which has the PULSATION built into the clutch. Not sure how it compares to the Voyager.
But It sucks right now.
What gas are you using. I found with the new FLASH that it really likes Premium. (just like Ivan said it would). While it will run on Regular or mid it just ran enough better on the Premium that i figured it's worth it. (I'll just get the wife a part time job to pay for the difference!)

Also of note - If you want a Vibration Free Zone - Well then I guess you shouldn't have installed that "VibeRider" on your bike! http://www.viberider.com/
 
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Old 11-19-2017, 07:00 AM   #28
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Prior to the flash the mirrors on my bike were useless at highway and freeway speeds, everything was a blur in them because of vibration. Now they are clear at all speeds as there isn't near the vibes as before. Not sure why you'd get more vibes at freeway speeds
 
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So I have the "C4B" flash, and all is good/ great except the freeway speed. WTF I have more vibration at 60mph in 5th than before and at 70mph in 6th gear. Than I had before. I do not like the bike at freeway speeds right now. It is stronger in acceleration but has more vibration. I thought the sweet spot moved and it did, but now I need 3000 rpms to smooth it out. Is this normal?? Now keep in mind I'm running at 33F outside temps, but I do not see how that would affect this. And I have a Vaquero which has the PULSATION built into the clutch. Not sure how it compares to the Voyager.
But It sucks right now.
MBarr, I agree that the sweet spot moved. I would have said it moved to a lower RPM/SPEED combination. However, where my observation might differ from yours is, (I) do think that 6th and 70mph is still a smooth ride. (Actual, not gauge). The big mirror shakes come at 75 or 80.... Wondering about MikeONad's thought regarding grade/quality of gas?

Hope you find that new sweet spot!

*As a side note, have aftermarket mirrors installed. Seems to me OEM mirrors transfer less shake/vibe than after markets. Maybe I should test the mirror vibe with the stock mirrors for a better comarison.

Ride safe,
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Old 11-19-2017, 10:01 AM   #30
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I have run 91 octane since it's birth. Sticker on the 2016 tank says I had to. Had to run it in my 2007 1500 Classic too. Maybe vibration in not the best descriptor its really more of the Vaquero pulsation than a vibration, since it accelerates a little better at lower rpms in 5th and 6th. I did not notice any changes in the stock mirror vibration. My gloves did vibrate off the seat at an idle on the side stand, that was a first. But yet, it sounds smoother and quieter at idle. Maybe it is smoother and I am noticing the pulsation more? It comes thru and feels more pronounced when all along is was masked some by vibration that has dissipated? = Feels different

I am to Cheap for the Viberider, but thanks for asking.( I did look it up for fun, you did not disappoint )

Since it is only 18f outside right now I will wait for it to warm up some. 40f forecasted high today in Minneapolis
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