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Old 02-25-2018, 07:53 PM   #601
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Thanks for the reply redjay. pretty sure I will be keeping my bike, can't find anything better. I am not a mechanic and outside of oil and filter change and air filter change don't do much more than that now was reading about an o2 censor so have to find out about that.
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Old 02-26-2018, 12:44 PM   #602
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I had a Thunder stock air kit on my 2012 Voyager for a couple years, ended up going back to stock with a K&N filter due to the noise it made. If you have aftermarket pipes, you probably wont notice it as much, but I have stock pipes with baffles drilled out, but cats still intact. with the air kit, it was like opening the 4 barrel carb on an older Chevy every time it was under a load, noise wise.
Thanks. I wouldn't mind it a bit louder than stock, but not too much. I don't like a loud bike and also leave early for work so don't want to annoy the neighbors.
 
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Old 02-26-2018, 04:47 PM   #603
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was reading about an o2 censor so have to find out about that
Ray2 No O2 sensor on your 2010, So no worries
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Old 03-01-2018, 02:15 PM   #604
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Finding Ivanized Voyagers

I've read Ivan engraves and/or puts a sticker on ECUs he's reflashed. I'm guessing if I call dealers about used Voyagers and ask if one has had Ivan's reflash done, at least 19 times out of 20 the response will be "Huh?"

Is it pretty simple for a dealer to view the ECU and find Ivan's marking?

Also, I thought I saw a photo of an Ivanized VN1700 ECU somewhere, but haven't been able to find it again. If someone has a pic they can post, or provide me with a link, that'd be great so I'd know what to look for too.
 
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Old 03-01-2018, 02:23 PM   #605
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I've read Ivan engraves and/or puts a sticker on ECUs he's reflashed. I'm guessing if I call dealers about used Voyagers and ask if one has had Ivan's reflash done, at least 19 times out of 20 the response will be "Huh?"

Is it pretty simple for a dealer to view the ECU and find Ivan's marking?

Also, I thought I saw a photo of an Ivanized VN1700 ECU somewhere, but haven't been able to find it again. If someone has a pic they can post, or provide me with a link, that'd be great so I'd know what to look for too.


This is from a Yamaha. I don't recall the sticker being that big. Could be a smaller ecu too.

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Old 03-01-2018, 04:30 PM   #606
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Thanks mbarr10 for the info
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This is from a Yamaha. I don't recall the sticker being that big. Could be a smaller ecu too.

Thanks Scooter. I just saw a vid with a guy removing his from his Vaquero and it had a big honkin' white sticker too. Looks like there's some effort required to get the ECU out to see if it's been Ivanized, so not something a dealer's likely to check for me while I'm on the phone.

Since I've never ridden a Voyager, are there some performance clues that would tell me whether one's Ivanized or not? I know the cold idle speed used to fluctuate on Ivanized bikes, but I saw where that's not the case now.

So are there other clues I should look for like jerky throttle response, flat spots, hesitancy when applying a quick throttle twist, etc.?
 
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Old 03-13-2018, 06:27 PM   #608
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Okay okay okay... I’ve done it! Sent Ivan my ECU today! Can’t wait... thanks to everyone for your enthusiasm and comments! You made the decision to spend the pennies very easy!

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It'll definitely be worth the wait , guaranteed !!! Just like buying a new bike !!! You should put your bike description in your profile .. It helps the forum members help you out when you have questions about it ....
 
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Old 03-15-2018, 03:26 PM   #610
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I have a couple questions. I bought a 2010 Voyager 2 years ago. LOVE the bike. Now I'm ready to pull the trigger on Ivan's Flash. His form asks if the bike has a Power Commander or Cobra Fuel Tuner. Since I'm not the original owner, how can I check to see if the bike has these either of these on it?
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I have a couple questions. I bought a 2010 Voyager 2 years ago. LOVE the bike. Now I'm ready to pull the trigger on Ivan's Flash. His form asks if the bike has a Power Commander or Cobra Fuel Tuner. Since I'm not the original owner, how can I check to see if the bike has these either of these on it?
If installed, either one would probably be under the seat somewhere. The best way to check though would be to follow your injector leads to ensure there's nothing piggy-backed in off those. Any fuel controller should have male and female injector connections so it can get in to alter the settings it needs to alter to do what it does.

Here's the installation instructions for my (now retired) EJK fuel controller so you can see what I mean.

If you go with Ivan's flash (and I very highly recommend that you do)... for best results you should remove whatever fuel controller is in there completely. Otherwise it's likely that both systems will fight each other.
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Old 03-16-2018, 08:52 AM   #612
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I have a couple questions. I bought a 2010 Voyager 2 years ago. LOVE the bike. Now I'm ready to pull the trigger on Ivan's Flash. His form asks if the bike has a Power Commander or Cobra Fuel Tuner. Since I'm not the original owner, how can I check to see if the bike has these either of these on it?
You might also see a small black wire from the fuel processor added to the battery terminal.
 
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Thanks! I will dig into it this weekend.
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We’ve been Ivanized! Delivery Tuesday! C’mom Weather... time to warm up!!
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