PCV w/ Ivan Tune?

coolwazabi · 05-15-2016, 08:31 PM

Just wondering if anyone has a PCV tune with IVan's ECU tune?

smokey · 05-15-2016, 09:12 PM

talked to Ivan and he said my cobra auto tune would not be needed, removed it today.

hlknvlcn60 · 05-16-2016, 10:44 AM

Mine runs like a top with open air and 2-1 pipe with the Ivan tune....pulls hard at every rpm cleanly and that after removing my EJK tuner. There is no need for any kind of fuel tuner after you get your ecu back. Just plug the injector wires back to stock and go with it.

Gypsy Dragon · 05-16-2016, 11:00 AM

I will have to retain the PCV, but it is because of all the motor work that has been and is being done to mine.

coolwazabi · 05-16-2016, 02:00 PM

i know its not "needed" but wondering if itll benefit even more with it.

Ken Vega · 05-16-2016, 02:34 PM

I kept my PCV connected. I had to add 6% fuel in the upper RPM ranges from 60% - 100% throttle. Had some pinging at between 4000 and 4500 RPM at WOT. All other areas are 0 in the PCV map. Pinging only happened in that one spot. 93 octane gas was used and tank was full. It was about 85 degrees and sunny the first time I heard pinging. I started with 3% fuel increase and kept going up 1% at a time till the issue was resolved.

Ivan offered to reflash the computer since he made a few tweaks for us guys with Air Kits and Pipes. Since I believe I solved the issue, I will not be sending the ECU back right now, but lets see how it goes. Bike ran like a monster on Saturday with my adjusted map. Ivan is great to deal with and I have absolutely no regrets about having flashed the ECU.

Gypsy Dragon · 05-16-2016, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by coolwazabi

i know its not "needed" but wondering if itll benefit even more with it.

Depends on how perfectly you want the bike to run. When Ivan flashes the ECU, he is using fuel maps that he has developed at his shop thru testing. These are essentially the same as downloading a map from Powercommander. It will be very close, but the only way to make it perfect is to have a custom map made at a good shop with a dyno.

Ivan, if you see this and I'm wrong, please correct me.

smokey · 05-16-2016, 06:09 PM

I guess there is a reason Ivan asks you to list any mods that are on the bike as far as exhaust and intake go.

Erilflynn · 05-16-2016, 09:16 PM

I believe that is just for reference as all flashes are the same unless you have a large air intake.

Scootergptx · 05-17-2016, 08:18 AM

When Ivan did mine, I asked about the settings for the pcv. He said it could be set to 0. If I did want to make any changes, he suggest adjusting the fuel setting above 3500 to 2 on all ranges. I've also seen on here where some have adjusted that more, to their liking.

Mine is zeroed right now, but I do plan on making adjustments. At worst, I can either go back to zero or just remove it completely.

terryd · 05-17-2016, 02:43 PM

I'll be installing a Thunder Mfg. teardrop air kit this weekend. My flash was done right before he adjusted for the BAKs. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that I don't get any pinging.

**Godfather** · 05-17-2016, 03:25 PM

I had a PCV and autotune system on mine before flash. Took it all off while I was waiting to get the ECU back. I get pinging on hard moderate to hard acceleration. I run regular grade gas, always have. Thinking recently I might have to put the PCV system back on. Not sure id there would be long term effects from pinging if I didn't Don't really know that much about all that. I'm running a BAK and a V&H 2:1 pro pipe. looking at changing my intake to an Alley Kat, or a Hypercharger. Maybe back to a set of Dual pipes too. Don't think the changes would make much difference. Any thoughts.

terryd · 05-17-2016, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Godfather

I had a PCV and autotune system on mine before flash. Took it all off while I was waiting to get the ECU back. I get pinging on hard moderate to hard acceleration. I run regular grade gas, always have. Thinking recently I might have to put the PCV system back on. Not sure id there would be long term effects from pinging if I didn't Don't really know that much about all that. I'm running a BAK and a V&H 2:1 pro pipe. looking at changing my intake to an Alley Kat, or a Hypercharger. Maybe back to a set of Dual pipes too. Don't think the changes would make much difference. Any thoughts.

You're going to have to run premium gas. Ivan has told us all this. It's more expensive but not as much as an engine rebuild.

smokey · 05-17-2016, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Godfather

I had a PCV and autotune system on mine before flash. Took it all off while I was waiting to get the ECU back. I get pinging on hard moderate to hard acceleration. I run regular grade gas, always have. Thinking recently I might have to put the PCV system back on. Not sure id there would be long term effects from pinging if I didn't Don't really know that much about all that. I'm running a BAK and a V&H 2:1 pro pipe. looking at changing my intake to an Alley Kat, or a Hypercharger. Maybe back to a set of Dual pipes too. Don't think the changes would make much difference. Any thoughts.

did you try switching to premium, I think Kawasaki recommends it and Ivan does as well, maybe that is the problem.

Peg · 05-18-2016, 01:34 AM

+1... I had the same issue with ping under load, tall gear, uphill... changing back to premium fuel fixed it.

05-15-2016, 08:31 PM	#1
coolwazabi Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 70	PCV w/ Ivan Tune? Just wondering if anyone has a PCV tune with IVan's ECU tune? Login or Register to Remove Ads
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05-15-2016, 09:12 PM	#2
smokey Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Orleans, ON, Canada Posts: 1,162	talked to Ivan and he said my cobra auto tune would not be needed, removed it today. __________________ Smokey Capt(retd) Canadian Forces National President CVFR (Canadian Veteran Freedom Riders) 2010 VN1700 Voyager, ABS www.cvfr.ca VBA #02220
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05-16-2016, 10:44 AM	#3
hlknvlcn60 Advanced Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: crooked river ranch oregon Posts: 723	Mine runs like a top with open air and 2-1 pipe with the Ivan tune....pulls hard at every rpm cleanly and that after removing my EJK tuner. There is no need for any kind of fuel tuner after you get your ecu back. Just plug the injector wires back to stock and go with it. __________________ 2012 Vaquero S.E. Chuckster's tear drop intake, Freedom true dual racing exhaust, Ivan flash, Clearview windscreen, Corbin gunfighter seat, Clockwerk's hugger style front fender, Kawasaki KQR backrest and luggage rack, kuryakyn iso grips and rear passenger boards, front highway pegs, revolutionspeed clutch and primary covers and reservoir and switch box covers and Kuryakyn skeleton rearview mirrors.
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05-16-2016, 11:00 AM	#4
Gypsy Dragon Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Round Rock, Tx. Posts: 493	I will have to retain the PCV, but it is because of all the motor work that has been and is being done to mine. __________________ 1997 KZ1000 Police 2003 Kawasaki Z1000 w/ 149k mi (sold) (un-sold!) 2013 Vaquero in Green (the fastest color) Thunder Mfg Prototype Hi Performance Kit Rev 2 109 cid Klockwerks Windshield Corbin Young Gun Throttle Mod Freedom Performance 2-1 Roarin Toyz Intake PCV with AutoTune Ivanized ECU
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05-16-2016, 02:00 PM	#5
coolwazabi Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 70	i know its not "needed" but wondering if itll benefit even more with it. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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05-16-2016, 02:34 PM	#6
Ken Vega Advanced Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: South Florida Posts: 710	I kept my PCV connected. I had to add 6% fuel in the upper RPM ranges from 60% - 100% throttle. Had some pinging at between 4000 and 4500 RPM at WOT. All other areas are 0 in the PCV map. Pinging only happened in that one spot. 93 octane gas was used and tank was full. It was about 85 degrees and sunny the first time I heard pinging. I started with 3% fuel increase and kept going up 1% at a time till the issue was resolved. Ivan offered to reflash the computer since he made a few tweaks for us guys with Air Kits and Pipes. Since I believe I solved the issue, I will not be sending the ECU back right now, but lets see how it goes. Bike ran like a monster on Saturday with my adjusted map. Ivan is great to deal with and I have absolutely no regrets about having flashed the ECU. __________________ 2004 Vulcan 1500 Classic "Sasha" (SOLD) 2014 Vulcan Vaquero ABS SE "Candie" On the 1500, too much to list. On the Vaquero: V&H slash cut slip ons Power Commander 5 and Ivan-ized ECU Chuckster's BAK Aux Audio adapter with bluetooth receiver. Mustang 2 up Touring Seat w/ driver and passenger backrest Kuryakyn Longhorn highway pegs. Kawasaki 12 volt charger Longer 1600 meanstreak SE kickstand Full LED Daymaker light mod.
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05-16-2016, 06:09 PM	#8
smokey Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Orleans, ON, Canada Posts: 1,162	I guess there is a reason Ivan asks you to list any mods that are on the bike as far as exhaust and intake go. __________________ Smokey Capt(retd) Canadian Forces National President CVFR (Canadian Veteran Freedom Riders) 2010 VN1700 Voyager, ABS www.cvfr.ca VBA #02220
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05-16-2016, 09:16 PM	#9
Erilflynn Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 335	I believe that is just for reference as all flashes are the same unless you have a large air intake. __________________ 2015 1700 Voyager 2006 1600 Nomad (gone) 2002 1500 Classic FI (gone) 2002 Honda 750 A.C.E. (gone) SCRC 2nd Officer Central Jersey Chapter
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05-17-2016, 08:18 AM	#10
Scootergptx Advanced Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Grand Prairie, TX Posts: 654	When Ivan did mine, I asked about the settings for the pcv. He said it could be set to 0. If I did want to make any changes, he suggest adjusting the fuel setting above 3500 to 2 on all ranges. I've also seen on here where some have adjusted that more, to their liking. Mine is zeroed right now, but I do plan on making adjustments. At worst, I can either go back to zero or just remove it completely. __________________ 2011 Vaquero V&H slip ons Roaring Toyz intake PCV (removed) Ivan's ECU flash
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05-17-2016, 02:43 PM	#11
terryd Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Iowa Posts: 305	I'll be installing a Thunder Mfg. teardrop air kit this weekend. My flash was done right before he adjusted for the BAKs. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that I don't get any pinging.
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05-17-2016, 03:25 PM	#12
Godfather Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Grovetown, Ga. Posts: 94	I had a PCV and autotune system on mine before flash. Took it all off while I was waiting to get the ECU back. I get pinging on hard moderate to hard acceleration. I run regular grade gas, always have. Thinking recently I might have to put the PCV system back on. Not sure id there would be long term effects from pinging if I didn't Don't really know that much about all that. I'm running a BAK and a V&H 2:1 pro pipe. looking at changing my intake to an Alley Kat, or a Hypercharger. Maybe back to a set of Dual pipes too. Don't think the changes would make much difference. Any thoughts. __________________ JT Sonny Black Grovetown, Ga. 2011 Red Vaquero V&H ProPipe, Thunder big air kit, Ivanized ECU. Ray's throttle mod, ISO grips, 4" risers, rear light mods Mustang Touring seat 400 watt Alpine Amp with 6.5 Kickers Fusion LED Headlight VBA # 02224 VROC # 2702 Godfather
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05-18-2016, 01:34 AM	#15
Peg Sr. Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: West Coast, North Island, New Zealand Posts: 1,375	+1... I had the same issue with ping under load, tall gear, uphill... changing back to premium fuel fixed it. __________________ Nothing screams poor workmanship like wrinkles in the duct tape '02 1500 blonde Nomad (Sold) '97 800 burgundy Classic (Sold)
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