Does anyone have all the power commander 3 maps for a 98-01 VFR800? Powercommander no longer has them and the downloads section doesn't seem to be working. I'm specifically interested in the Staintune and stock filter maps.
Thanks.
99 VFR800 Power Commander Maps
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Anyone??
I'm not sure if these are what you're looking for. I downloaded them from the powercommander website a few years back.
maps.zip
I found a site where the guy archived the problem files including the Staintune:
http://homepage.ntlworld.com/stu.tyrrell/PowerCommanderMaps.htm
Knight, thanks for that! at least I get the Staintune map. :) Powercommander seems to have lost all their maps that are listed on the site for the bike.
Well I spoke too soon. If I pull those up in the power commander 3 usb software it's all blank blocks. Any other ideas?
Send me an email, I think I have all of them. superhawk99 (at) hotmail.com
7 minutes ago, 68mustangWell I spoke too soon. If I pull those up in the power commander 3 usb software it's all blank blocks. Any other ideas?
If you did "OPEN" on a PCII file, it would result in blanks. Select IMPORT and select the same file. Does that help?
I tried to import and it didn't work. I figured maybe these were PCII maps but it doesn't seem to work in PCIII USB software.
5 minutes ago, wera803Send me an email, I think I have all of them. superhawk99 (at) hotmail.com
Sent an email! Awmeyer. Thanks.
19 minutes ago, 68mustangSent an email! Awmeyer. Thanks.
Back at you......
Looking at this a little closer, the maps that end in .map are PCii maps. The ones that end in .djm are PCiii maps. I don't see a PCiii map for Staintunes, only a PCii map. I have all of the PCii and PCiii maps (I've had both and kept copies). I also have a couple of custom ones that I have made (not on a dyno though).
wera I got that confirmation from Dynojet as well. I also go that the PC2 maps aren't interchangeable with the PC3 maps :/ That sucks but I guess I'll just run one of the ones meant for the PC3.
I have this one that I downloaded from this site a few years ago.
Works great for me. For PC3
staintune_european.djm
So funny story, bought a PC3 used off ebay for a V-tec model, slapped it on and the bike ran perfectly fine with the V-tec map on it. I'll have to get back and see what it was, but it was a European spec map for an 06 model. Slapped the Staintune map on. It runs alright, but I might try swapping back and seeing how it responds.
After having a similar experience my impression is that fixing the egregious lean areas on this bike takes us 90% of the way there. On another bike it may mean fixing an egregious rich condition. But I do think too many people mistakenly make fuel control out to be rocket science.
I bought a PC II (truly a relic) right after I bought my '98 VFR and downloaded a pretty good map (have a Titanium Vance & Hines pipe and a K & N air filter) and it ran much better but I found a map close to my bike's parts and downloaded it and the bike wouldn't even start. I took the PC off and intended to go back and download the "old" map that worked but just didn't do it and lost now I've lost the connector that hooks the PC to the computer for downloading. I have 2 questions: Is it worth keeping this old PC and try to find a proper map or Should I buy a newer version of the PC? I'd appreciate any help.
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interceptor69 Is it worth keeping this old PC and try to find a proper map or Should I buy a newer version of the PC? I'd appreciate any help.
Cable is no big deal. Just a USB to mini USB.
Maps are still out there. I have copies of all of the PCII and PCIII maps that were on DynoJet's website at one time. If you can't find them, send me a PM with your email address and I will send them to you. I'd say at least give it a try before spending money on something else.....unless you have money to burn. LOL
4 hours ago, wera803
Cable is no big deal. Just a USB to mini USB.
Maps are still out there. I have copies of all of the PCII and PCIII maps that were on DynoJet's website at one time. If you can't find them, send me a PM with your email address and I will send them to you. I'd say at least give it a try before spending money on something else.....unless you have money to burn. LOL
Pretty sure he needs USB to RS232 Serial?
thtanner
Pretty sure he needs USB to RS232 Serial?
You are probably right. I have a PCIII on the VFR and PCV on my GSX-S, so it has been a while since I looked at a PCII.
thtanner, 10/22/2016 at 10:50 PMPretty sure he needs USB to RS232 Serial?
I have the PC2 cable but my laptop doesn't have a RS232 Serial port. Is there a way I can make it work?
5 hours ago, MysteryRider246I have the PC2 cable but my laptop doesn't have a RS232 Serial port. Is there a way I can make it work?
Buy a USB to RS232 serial adapter.
My take FWIW, yea great you got a 5th gen pc3 map, thing is it's still generic, if you want to take advantage of what the PC3 can do and does, hit up a dyno. just saying ;) enjoy.
thtanner, 11/16/2016 at 0:01 PMBuy a USB to RS232 serial adapter.
Thanks thtanner. I've got one on the way.
RVFR, 11/20/2016 at 4:19 PMMy take FWIW, yea great you got a 5th gen pc3 map, thing is it's still generic, if you want to take advantage of what the PC3 can do and does, hit up a dyno. just saying ;) enjoy.
So does spending the money on Dyno time really net you a drastically better bike then the more generic maps that are out there?
drastic change? most likely no. does it improve it at all? yes. it tunes it for your bike with your mods for your location.
I can speak only to my own experience as owner of a 6th Gen. The dynotune markedly improved smoothness through the VTEC transition point. Money very well spent.
2 hours ago, Epyon007So does spending the money on Dyno time really net you a drastically better bike then the more generic maps that are out there?
Absolutely. Every bike is different, as is every dyno technician. I've seen some very notable improvements from stock maps via a proper tune. Not exactly magical peak horsepower, but smoother midrange, etc.
That being said, I wouldn't pay for a tune on a PC these days. I'd put the money into a RapidBike Racing module instead.
Yep to a point . as a dyno is able to fine tune your bike taking into account your location and general weather, then there's the not every engine is a like, one may have more compression, one my have tighter or loser valves, just little things that could add up. then there's the obvious exhaust system and air cleaner and fuel type used too. I've looked over the maps available, none where spot on, close, again not close enough for me. That right there has me believe what I got was because I went to the trouble $350 well spent IMO. and oh does she run well. Ooo, but there's more to come ;)
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