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Old 11-10-2021, 12:39 PM   #646
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I need to send mine in. I was practicing slow maneuvers and the throttle is real touchy, tough to maintain a constant RPM in the friction zone. I had Racin Ray's throttle mod still on the bike also. I took it off, but the throttle is still touchy. I think I will bite bullet and send it for a reflash version 3.0 I have 2.0 currently. I can ride my 21 Road Glide while the Vaquero is down. :)
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Old 11-11-2021, 10:31 AM   #647
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Man, I took the Vaquero today for some slow speed practice, and boy does it suck at low speeds compared to my Road Glide. I need to send my ECU off to Ivan ASAP to get version 3.0. The 2.0 version has the throttle way touchy and when I try to stay at about 1500 - 1800 RPM in the friction zone, the RPMs just climb even though I am not adding input to the throttle. I'm doing the Ride Like a Pro class this weekend. There is no way I am taking the Vaquero for this class.
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On the 1500, too much to list.

On the Vaquero:
V&H slash cut slip ons
Power Commander 5 and Ivan-ized ECU
Chuckster's BAK
Aux Audio adapter with bluetooth receiver.
Mustang 2 up Touring Seat w/ driver and passenger backrest
Kuryakyn Longhorn highway pegs.
Kawasaki 12 volt charger
Longer 1600 meanstreak SE kickstand
Full LED Daymaker light mod.
 
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Old 11-11-2021, 11:54 AM   #648
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Are you sure version 3.0 cures the issue you are having ?
 
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Old 11-11-2021, 05:06 PM   #649
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That's what I hear Redjay. I tried everything to stay at about 1500 - 1800 RPM in the friction zone to do tight u turns and weaving through cones. I recently cleaned the Air cleaner, throttle Body, changed oil. The rear brakes are like new. My 2021 Road Glide just handles so much better at high and low speeds. I don't think I can bring myself to sell the Vaquero, but I was disappointed today, after having a great slow speed session on the Harley yesterday.
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On the 1500, too much to list.

On the Vaquero:
V&H slash cut slip ons
Power Commander 5 and Ivan-ized ECU
Chuckster's BAK
Aux Audio adapter with bluetooth receiver.
Mustang 2 up Touring Seat w/ driver and passenger backrest
Kuryakyn Longhorn highway pegs.
Kawasaki 12 volt charger
Longer 1600 meanstreak SE kickstand
Full LED Daymaker light mod.
 
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Old 11-12-2021, 10:52 PM   #650
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My voyager is so much better at all RPMs with the stock mufflers with the Ivines flash. Liked the sound of the V&H but performance wise stock keeps it smoother.
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Old 11-13-2021, 12:43 PM   #651
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I know nothing about riding the Vaq or much about Ivan’s reflash since I ride a 1600 Nomad but you listed that you have a power commander as well as the reflash on the Vaq. Could they be fighting each other at slow speed? Just a thought.
 
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Old 11-13-2021, 06:21 PM   #652
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Yep, Ivan did not intend on the commander being use with his reflash.
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Old 11-15-2021, 06:13 PM   #653
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[QUOTE=ldhthept;726486]I know nothing about riding the Vaq or much about Ivan
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On the 1500, too much to list.

On the Vaquero:
V&H slash cut slip ons
Power Commander 5 and Ivan-ized ECU
Chuckster's BAK
Aux Audio adapter with bluetooth receiver.
Mustang 2 up Touring Seat w/ driver and passenger backrest
Kuryakyn Longhorn highway pegs.
Kawasaki 12 volt charger
Longer 1600 meanstreak SE kickstand
Full LED Daymaker light mod.
 
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Old 11-15-2021, 07:43 PM   #654
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Then again I’m not having throttle probs…
 
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Old 11-16-2021, 03:20 PM   #655
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I know nothing about riding the Vaq or much about Ivans reflash since I ride a 1600 Nomad but you listed that you have a power commander as well as the reflash on the Vaq. Could they be fighting each other at slow speed? Just a thought.
I think you nailed it.

And Ken's response is a glitch in quoting your post. My own response came out the same as his, until I removed the apostrophe from "Ivan's" with an edit. That apostrophe seems to stop the post in it's tracks.
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Old 02-14-2023, 03:52 AM   #656
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Seeming interesting, I will consult you soon
 
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Old 08-28-2023, 11:32 AM   #657
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Let us know how the class goes with Ride Like a Pro. I teach a similar class on the small track at Road America, and I've talked with Jerry Paladino a number of times. Though, I'd like to take his class myself to see how I'd do and what I can learn about me and my VN1600. I can do all the moves on my BMW R1200RT but still practicing on my VN1600.
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