Hello Everyone,
I just purchased a PC-V for my 2012 R 1200 RT. The bike is in perfect tune and running fine (7200 miles). I bought the PC-V because I like to tinker with my bikes & should it work, so much the better. At best I hope it helps get that very high first gear going a bit smoother on take-offs. I am used to the dry clutch and have no problems with stalling it or smoking it up.
The PC-V has worked great on my other bikes with a seat-of-the-pants-dyno result of about 3-5 HP gain. And smoother running, especially in the 2000-4500 RPM range.
I have read all that I can find on the subject and there is not too much info on the newer RT's.
One thing that concerns me is that the directions call for disconnecting the O2 sensor and leaving it that way.
Putting aside emissions debates and so on, does anyone know if the CANBus or ZEF will freak-out or show an error code all the time, as a result of the O2 sensors being disabled?
I ordered it from FuelMoto.com who has been great to deal with before. It is coming with the map suggested by DynoJet for a stock setup.
Another reason I ordered it is that my riding buddy's new 2013 Triumph Trophy walks away from me on high-way roll-ons or just taking off from a dead stop and I just can't have that. Hoping I may gain a few HP and at least keep up with him. BTW - I would not trade for the TT, it is heavy, not quite the same quality of parts, the foot pegs are in a funny place (34" inseam), love the volume control on the RT compared to the TT & he is having all the usual 1st year recall problems that one would expect.
Anyway, if anyone knows about the O2 sensor question a reply would be appreciated and in addition, if anyone else is thinking about buying a PC-V for their 2009 to 2012 RT, I would be happy to give a report on the results once I get it installed and ride down my favorite & familiar roads.
I know there has been much debate on this subject & I have taken in account all the great advice offered on this site & others into consideration and decided the only way to really find out is to try it out.
I am not concerned if I have to disconnect it and sell it on eBay at a loss or about warrantee issues.
Thank you in advance!
I just purchased a PC-V for my 2012 R 1200 RT. The bike is in perfect tune and running fine (7200 miles). I bought the PC-V because I like to tinker with my bikes & should it work, so much the better. At best I hope it helps get that very high first gear going a bit smoother on take-offs. I am used to the dry clutch and have no problems with stalling it or smoking it up.
The PC-V has worked great on my other bikes with a seat-of-the-pants-dyno result of about 3-5 HP gain. And smoother running, especially in the 2000-4500 RPM range.
I have read all that I can find on the subject and there is not too much info on the newer RT's.
One thing that concerns me is that the directions call for disconnecting the O2 sensor and leaving it that way.
Putting aside emissions debates and so on, does anyone know if the CANBus or ZEF will freak-out or show an error code all the time, as a result of the O2 sensors being disabled?
I ordered it from FuelMoto.com who has been great to deal with before. It is coming with the map suggested by DynoJet for a stock setup.
Another reason I ordered it is that my riding buddy's new 2013 Triumph Trophy walks away from me on high-way roll-ons or just taking off from a dead stop and I just can't have that. Hoping I may gain a few HP and at least keep up with him. BTW - I would not trade for the TT, it is heavy, not quite the same quality of parts, the foot pegs are in a funny place (34" inseam), love the volume control on the RT compared to the TT & he is having all the usual 1st year recall problems that one would expect.
Anyway, if anyone knows about the O2 sensor question a reply would be appreciated and in addition, if anyone else is thinking about buying a PC-V for their 2009 to 2012 RT, I would be happy to give a report on the results once I get it installed and ride down my favorite & familiar roads.
I know there has been much debate on this subject & I have taken in account all the great advice offered on this site & others into consideration and decided the only way to really find out is to try it out.
I am not concerned if I have to disconnect it and sell it on eBay at a loss or about warrantee issues.
Thank you in advance!