How much power does a Power Commander add?
The Power Commander is a tuning tool to adjust fuel, and on some models ignition timing. Just adding a Power Commander to a completely stock vehicle usually does not increase peak horsepower. It usually will improve drivability, throttle response, and mid-range horsepower and torque.
What does a Power Commander 3 do for a motorcycle?
What a Power Commander does is adjust the bike’s fuel/air ratio to run at an optimum level, and thus improving the motorcycle’s overall performance and power delivery characteristics. This is especially important if you’ve make some upgrades to your bike, like installing an aftermarket exhaust or a air filter.
Will a Power Commander fit any bike?
No. The connectors are different for each injection system on each bike. In theory you can snip the old connectors off and wire up new ones.
Can you use power commander on multiple bikes?
Yes, you can move your PCV to the other bike as both bikes use the same one (Part # 15-011). You will however need to go to the Power Commander website and download a new map to the PCV that matches your current setup for the 2012.
Can a power commander be installed on a motorcycle?
Installing a Power Commander won’t improve the bike’s horsepower or torque on its own. To get the best from a Power Commander you have to tune it to suit your motorcycle. This involves modifying the map or uploading a new map.
How can I tune my Power commander for my bike?
To get the best from a Power Commander you have to tune it to suit your motorcycle. This involves modifying the map or uploading a new map. You can plug it in and upload a pre-configured map for your bike, which will improve the throttle response as it can adjust the fuelling to suit.
What can I use instead of a power commander?
Another popular alternative to a Power Commander is an ECU reflash. There is a stock map on your bike’s ECU and most engine tuners will be able to get access to it. If you bolt on an exhaust or other performance modifications, your tuner can dyno your bike to see how it runs.
Is it possible to damage a power commander?
Can a Power Commander damage your bike? It is possible but not likely. A Power Commander gives you the ability to adjust your motorcycle’s air to fuel ratio, which means you could set this so the bike runs too lean. However as the Power Commander can’t send any current to the ECU it is very unlikely it will damage it.