Earlier this year I purchased a 2007 VFR and overall, I like the bike however, I am disappointed in the smoothness of the power delivery below 6000 rpm. There are several flat spots where you give it throttle and the bike stumbles, hesitates or does not accelerate, apply more throttle and the bike responds.
I have read quite a few threads about the PCIII and the PCV upgrades VFR owners have installed and most people think it is the solution to the problem. As I understand it, the main difference between the two is the PCV has an additional throttle position (15%), tune by gear and can be used with the Autotune 200 module.
I have the stock exhaust and I don’t plan on changing it anytime soon. I also have the stock air filter, should I change it to a K&N before I install the PC?
There are quite a few comments about which PC can be used with which year VFR and also a lot of discussion about the various maps. If I Purchase a PCV I think it has to be the 2009 model as they do not list a PCV for a 2007 VFR. From the threads, the maps are the same as the PCIII maps with the exception of the 15% throttle position.
Having never had a PCIII/PCV, I assume you change maps via a laptop with a USB cable. How easy is it to change maps?
I do not want to spend hours changing maps and fine tuning the system, I want something that will work well (not race tuned) with the least amount of time. In relation to the Autotune 200, it’s not an issue of money, just time spent tinkering, I don't have the time. I have spent countless hours in the shop tinkering with race bikes and cars and now I want to ride a nice smooth bike without the hassle of fiddling with it. Additionally, I am not Randy Road Racer trying to squeeze every ounce of power from the motor, just smooth and reliable power delivery.
So, I am looking for recommendations should I get a
PCIII, install the cozye map and ride it
PCV, install the cozye modified map and ride it
PCV with AT200, tinker with it and ride it
Other, you tell me
Thanks, Tom
