Does a slip-on need a tune?

Can you explain this in more detail please? I'm considering a power commander too... Actually III

 

A power commander connects to a motorcycle's ECU unit and is used to improve the overall performance of the bike. It works by modifying the factory ignition and fuel injection settings. Power Commanders will either come pre-programmed for a specific bike or you can download a "custom" fuel map that is designed for a certain motorcycle make/model. Just because a custom map is designed for a specific bike it is still considered a "base map" since no two bikes run exactly alike and there are many other factors that affect overall performance (e.g - air filter, type of exhaust, altitude, etc.) In order to fully take advantage of a power commander you need to take your bike to a shop and get it custom tuned which involves lots of testing, tweaking, and taking measurements of power at various RPM ranges to insure optimal performance. It's kinda like making the decision to start working out and deciding between using a book that teaches generic exercises versus hiring a personal trainer who will customize a workout routine specifically for you based on your own unique characteristics. No two bikes are exactly alike so a "one size fits all" approach isn't always the best approach to increasing performance.


Rollin

 

I put a Leo Vince on Last weekend and have put a couple hundred miles on the bike since. It seems to be running just fine. The slip-on didn't seem to make much power improvement but does sound much better. PC3 soon...