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08-22-2008, 09:38 AM
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Dyno cost?
What is the going rate for dyno tuning a bike? I know it varies from location, just want to know if I'm going to get screwed or not...
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08-22-2008, 09:43 AM
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Totally depends on many factors. The norm here in the NY, NJ, PA,CT area is 275-600 for full tunes. BUT, if the tune is spot on, its almost priceless.
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08-22-2008, 11:36 AM
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either $300 or free here.
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08-22-2008, 03:59 PM
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Seasoned Rider
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Thunder Tower H-D near Columbia, SC charges $35 for baseline dyno run, then $70 an hour for tuning. I have a carb bike, though, so not sure about sert tune pricing.
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08-22-2008, 04:18 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by claydbal
either $300 or free here.
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....is that like $free hundred?
I would expect $300-$600 as an average...quite a spread...don't assume you'll get a better tune if it costs more. Take your time choosing someone, educate yourself.
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08-22-2008, 06:07 PM
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Let er rip!
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Location: MN
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Quote:
Originally Posted by FLSTCI124"
What is the going rate for dyno tuning a bike? I know it varies from location, just want to know if I'm going to get screwed or not...
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The getting screwed factor boils down to the tune. A high dollar build deserves the best tune that money can buy. I'd rather pay double the going rate, than to end up with a half a$$ed tune. Ask a lot of questions, ride the bike, and study the charts from your tune BEFORE you pay the bill.
It was a hard lesson for me!
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08-22-2008, 06:31 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by baggersport
....is that like $free hundred?
I would expect $300-$600 as an average...quite a spread...don't assume you'll get a better tune if it costs more. Take your time choosing someone, educate yourself.
no, its like free!! if i do the motor, i tune it free. dyno appointments i charge flat $300. unless they are assholes , then price goes up.
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no, its like free!! if i do the motor, i tune it free. dyno appointments i charge flat $300. unless they are assholes , then price goes up.
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08-22-2008, 08:14 PM
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Location: MI
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Get a copy of the map included with the tune
Make sure the tuner agrees to give you a copy of the map before they start the job! I'd get it in writing with the format you'll get the map in - diskette, usb device, ...
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08-22-2008, 09:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Marty59
Make sure the tuner agrees to give you a copy of the map before they start the job! I'd get it in writing with the format you'll get the map in - diskette, usb device, ...
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thumbdrive is easier. floppys are history, cd has to be burned and will crack. the thunmbdrive in your pocket will hold the software, viewer, lots of maps , etc:
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08-24-2008, 01:07 AM
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BEADMAN
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Gazinta Rd. Rt. 7 Oreygone
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TXCHOP said it all, If you get a good tune, almost priceless! That said, if you pay $200 for a bad tune, you got screwed. If you pay $800 for an exceptional tune, you didn't get screwed at all, actually you got lucky!!
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08-24-2008, 09:54 AM
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IronButt
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Missouri
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Mine cost $420 here in Missouri and, because they didn't know how to tune an 08 TBW, will end up costing me more somewhere else.
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08-24-2008, 10:03 AM
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Seasoned Rider
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Location: So. Ind.
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5 Questions to ask your tuner.
There's tuners and there's tooners out there.
A good tune will cost some bucks because it does take some time to do it right. But, as said above, a good tune is worth cost.
A Tuning Titan IMO, Doc 1, over on HD Forums makes it easy to pre-qualify your tuner:
http://www.hdforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=216789 |
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08-24-2008, 03:51 PM
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IronButt
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Location: Clemson, SC
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H-D of Greenville charged me $300 for the Dyno tuning.
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08-24-2008, 04:01 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by HerkoBagger
There's tuners and there's tooners out there.
A good tune will cost some bucks because it does take some time to do it right. But, as said above, a good tune is worth cost.
A Tuning Titan IMO, Doc 1, over on HD Forums makes it easy to pre-qualify your tuner:
http://www.hdforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=216789 |
yep , doc is good. even tho he dresses funny. you should see what he charges to train. maybe txchop and i can get a group discount as soon as chop gets a torque arm dyno. HINT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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08-25-2008, 12:43 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by claydbal
no, its like free!! if i do the motor, i tune it free. dyno appointments i charge flat $300. unless they are assholes , then price goes up.
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Does that mean I get a discount for being a sweet heart???
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