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Holes at front of engineEngine Head gasket replacementElectrical question , Leethalcan someone clarify a few t...Elm streetBattery not charging.Diagnosing non-working fron...There are more than 50 topics! Categories : -------------------- General --------------------Lounge.Off-Topic Lounge.For our Non-English speaking Friends.Accessories.Gear & Gadgetry.Other Triumphs.Other Bikes.Classifieds.-------------------- Technical Talk --------------------Performance Mods.Exhausts.Technical Talk.Tech Vault.How to ... step by step.-------------------- Events, Flockings, Rallies and Rides --------------------Events, Flockings and Rallies.Rides - The shorts.Rides - The longs.Short Stories - Tales from the road ... (New!) Topic : 1700 LT tuning  Author  Post     LTGraham  Set Reg. Date  :  27/05/2014 Posts  :  34 Location  :  Australia Posted : 22 Mar 2021 - 00:02   Post title : 1700 LT tuning   Hi everyone, just wondering if anyone is doing tuning mods to 1700 LT with the later model ECU in Australia? I have just over 40K on mine (2014 model) and would like to try and improve on the standard tune, in particular the annoying mechanical noise that appears to be piston slap/pre-ignition. Cheers, Graham  Author  Post     Slcharger  Jupiter Reg. Date  :  18/02/2016 Posts  :  1,665 Location  :  Denmark Posted : 22 Mar 2021 - 09:01   Post title : Re: 1700 LT tuning (Re: LTGraham)   Hey Graham. As you probably already know, you can't modify the ECU on the LT and Commander. It will lock you out. Basically the ECU's are the same, across all models, ( only the firmware is different on the LT and Commander ) so I think ( have not done it my self ) if you can locate an ECU from Storm or a 1600, then reprogram it ( fuel and ignition tables etc. ) then it should work, and you could play around. Worst case you have to resell the ECU. Kim   Big Bird, Bordeaux with " Celtic theme " Airbrush, 2010, 1700CC, ABS, 65.000 km. Lowered with Nitros rear shocks, Linear front springs, Burchard forward footrest kit, Kuryakyn ISO grips, LOTS of chrome, SLcharger REV2+ tune, Modified Cee Baileys windshield, Oil pressure gauge, Air box elimination kit, Portet cylinderhead, Intake cam advanved 8 degree, Exhaust cam retarded 2 degree, 10.5 C/R, Knock sensor, Machined flywheel, DNA Chrome Spoke wheels, 18x8.5"- AVON AV72- 240/40/18, 21x3.5"- AVON AV71- 120/70/21, Corbin seat with backrest, 20W fork oil. Hiflo HF303RC oil filter, Penrite Racing 20-20W60 engine oil, Adjurl lights.  Author  Post     Leethal  Zeus Reg. Date  :  24/01/2011 Posts  :  6,516 Location  :  Australia Posted : 22 Mar 2021 - 10:41   Post title : Re: 1700 LT tuning (Re: Slcharger)   Graham you would have to use a Power Commander to modify tuning, see the Dynojet website and check if they have one available for yours, it then needs a good dyno tuner to smooth things out.   Experience is something you get just after you needed it 1600,Foran Razorbacks, Meerkat bypass, Dyno tune, real headlight,plenty of chrome,switchblade pegs, Nitron R3 shocks & Ikon progressive fork springs etc. Scorpion Western Low handlebars. PH adjustable fork caps.  Author  Post     LTGraham  Set Reg. Date  :  27/05/2014 Posts  :  34 Location  :  Australia Posted : 22 Mar 2021 - 13:06   Post title : Re: 1700 LT tuning (Re: LTGraham)   I was hoping the locked ECU might have been "freed up" with the new auto industry laws regarding this kind of thing. Sounds like I need to follow some of your suggestions and experiment for myself. Thanks for the suggestions. Time to look for a good Dyno workshop that's within reach of North East Vic. Cheers, Graham  Author  Post     Leethal  Zeus Reg. Date  :  24/01/2011 Posts  :  6,516 Location  :  Australia Posted : 22 Mar 2021 - 21:44   Post title : Re: 1700 LT tuning (Re: LTGraham)   Unfortunately things on here a bit quiet these days, due no doubt to FB. However if you are on FB go to the Thunderbird 1600/1700 page and ask there about a tuner in your area.   Experience is something you get just after you needed it 1600,Foran Razorbacks, Meerkat bypass, Dyno tune, real headlight,plenty of chrome,switchblade pegs, Nitron R3 shocks & Ikon progressive fork springs etc. Scorpion Western Low handlebars. PH adjustable fork caps.  Author  Post     bnz433  Jupiter Reg. Date  :  10/06/2011 Posts  :  1,843 Location  :  Clifton Park (Upstate), NY, United States Posted : 07 Jul 2021 - 17:07   Post title : Re: 1700 LT tuning (Re: Slcharger)   Guys, guys!! Alain over at TuneECU has ALL Tbirds listed now! Tbird VIN's after 778752 can use Diagnostics AND Write tunes via OBDLink (3) Commander and LT's also   Bennington Triumph Bash - 31May-2June 2019. Home of the (tied in '14 & '15) US RECORD T-BIRD FLOCKING!!!!! Link

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