How To Tune A Power Commander 3

[@ArturK1M]

03:28 to 04:33 talking about a Cable 🤣 👍 Thanks for the video.And I like the way you got in to explaining the rest of it.

[@seanoleary1979]

Dude... you're a gem! Thank you for this video. I just uploaded a map to my ZX14 with no problem. The instructions they gave me were a problem. Your video on the other hand made it EXTREMELY easy! Thanx again!!!!!!

[@SnowDrift]

It’s comments like this that keep me making videos, thanks for the love man, I’m stoked that I could help you out, I hope I won you as a subscriber with this video. Has a great day.

[@MyBallsUrJaws]

I am completely new, I appreciate you!

[@SnowDrift]

TheMannChannel the is man! I know it’s not the best video ever. I could definitely film it better nowadays but it gets the job done.

[@MyBallsUrJaws]

@@SnowDrift it's nice for someone to show every step. I can now see if my pc3 is set correctly or not cause I just bought my first bike and am seemingly having a fueling issue. 2006 gsxr600 and it's breaking up a bit and backfiring after about 30 miles. Could be bad gas, could be pc3 map could be this or that... Thanks for your content so I can eliminate one of the possible issues

[@SnowDrift]

TheMannChannel I’m glad the video could help you.

[@bigjon762able]

Nobody new is going to watch your video. I'm smart enough to go to another video

[@SnowDrift]

I would hope so. We should be getting to a point in time where most people have a power commander 5.

[@scstcc]

Thanks for the information man! Made it quite easy. I just subscribed 😎😎

[@f5snopro11]

Just a tip, you mentioned micro usb, you actually need “Mini USB”. Micro is a different shape. Great video! Helped me update the tune on my bike.

[@SnowDrift]

I also said it was the same cable used to charge a ps3 controller. So you see how dated this video has become lol

[@f5snopro11]

@@SnowDrift lol no harm! I just figured I’d point it out and maybe help someone from marching out to their bike with micro usb and laptop in hand like I did 😂. Did you ever try non-power commander maps? Oh and as a non-PlayStation guy I had no clue haha

[@ceving7143]

Would a stock map be fine if i just put a new slip on and just the link pipe?

[@joshbrock335]

So if a different engine was installed with a little bit bigger cam on a gsx-r1000, the specs on the website won’t work right? I’m new to this so I’m just trying to figure out how to do it correctly with the right specs if possible. It was already installed when bought, but I’m not sure if it’s even still tuned and active. I mean, you said if disconnected from power it resets right? I know the guy had just put in a new battery before I purchased so I figured with that being said the power was disconnected and it hasn’t been re mapped and such.

[@SnowDrift]

Josh Brock if anything major like that has been done then the maps online would work but the bike wouldn’t run at its full potential. If the battery is disconnected it should not lose the tune.

[@-MrRichBiker1967]

Thank you very much very good video, one of the best on power Commander I could see out on KZbin very informative step-by-step you just help me download a nice map for my power commander 3 for 2005 15th anniversary Fatboy can't wait to get it riding tomorrow Peace

[@scottyscott208]

Great video my dude. Needed help and you gave it.

[@robertborisov7247]

Literally all I needed. Easy step by step no bullshit. Thank you, really helped me out. Sub from me 👍🏻

[@SnowDrift]

Thanks bud. I appreciate it. Glad the video could help you

[@jamiegoroski9409]

Question, there's 3 buttons on the commander can you set 3 tunes on it? Just wondering what them were for. I appreciate this video it helps me a lot! Thank you

[@SnowDrift]

Glad it could help in some way. The buttons adjust the air to file ratio from my understanding but it doesn’t change too much because it’s only going to let you adjust in a safe range. To get the full benefit of the power commander you need a Dyno tune

[@ur_teacher1232]

Thanks man I appreciate you simplifying it

[@EddieSaura]

Very helpful, step by step. Thanks man!

[@SnowDrift]

So glad my old videos are still helpful!

[@aaronmalonee]

I downloaded the map I need and it inst showing up in the power commander software. I tried unzipping the map file too but it still doesn't show up in the software.

[@SnowDrift]

Aaron Malone maybe try downloading again? Not sure why it would fail to unzip

[@aaronmalonee]

SnowDrift do I need to have the power consider on and plugged before I can open the map onto the software?

[@SnowDrift]

Aaron Malone no

[@aaronmalonee]

SnowDrift got it. Once I plugged the power commander up to the laptop it popped straight up

[@williamsuraci8736]

When you plug power commander in with an existing tune on the bike does it show up and can I save the file??

[@SnowDrift]

William Suraci yes that is correct

[@truckinnuttz7038]

thanks for the baby step. because a lot of instruction videos tend to forget the small details. keep up the good work. thanks

[@SnowDrift]

Kelvin R no problem, glad I could help!

[@axs7689]

Hey thanks for the video man. I got a 05 R1 with a Yoshimura slip on and I wanted to add a Bmc filter and a power commander down the line.

[@SnowDrift]

Asad Siraj thanks for checking out the video, I knew it would end up helping someone eventually! Haha

[@mrnihad170]

Thanks it was a good demo. One question though: If the map I download is not right for me, or something go's wrong, how do I push the old "Stock" tune back?

[@SnowDrift]

You can either download a stock tune or before you import a new one you can click on “get map” in the software and it will pull the current map and you can save it to your computer

[@hobertgray2969]

THANK YOU, for the step by step process (enjoyed the speech too). Purchased a bike that came with the PC3 and had no Idea how to tune it. Thanks Again!

[@SnowDrift]

Hobert Gray no problem. I’m glad the video could help you.

[@esquivespedro751]

I know this is an old video but do you have any advice on how to install it, i have a 2006 cbr600rr and a power comander 3 for it i got used , i got everything plugged in and grounded but it dosent seem to be getting power on the commander dosent light up and bike wont prime

[@SnowDrift]

Esquives Pedro there are instructions on their website, unfortunately I’ve never installed one myself so I don’t have much advice to give. I would check the documentation on the website and maybe someone here in the comments may have an answer.

[@nmcnmc2322]

Bro the amount of time he spent explaining micro usb cables to us😂

[@SnowDrift]

NMC NMC it’s a Mini USB but good try though.

[@holdenporter6162]

@@SnowDrift lol got eem

[@SnowDrift]

@@holdenporter6162 gotta get the trolls when I can 😂

[@thewhats8778]

Ok I know it's almost 3 years late, but: All Power Commanders will keep the current map until you change it. Doesn't matter if the battery is disconnected. Copied this from the Dynojet FAQ page: "If I disconnect my battery will the Power Commander lose it's map? No, all Power Commanders utilize a nonvolatile memory (it does not require constant power to maintain it). The only way a map can be “erased” is to use a computer to load a new one in place of it."

[@SnowDrift]

correct, its flash memory.

[@MrJohnno89]

I have a PC3 serial. Thr older pc before the pc3 usb model. I can't seem to load any maps, I can't create a zero map, got no idea what's going on

[@wilsondesignbuild7274]

Thanks man for this video. I just picked up a bike that has a power commander 3 already installed and I’m looking to swap the slip on out and was wondering how I would re map things. This explained everything.

[@SnowDrift]

Awesome. I’m glad the video could help. This video is getting kind of old now so I may need to update it

[@Garonjam53]

Hey, I understand this is old post, but my gen 1 hayabusa when the fuel is priming it detects it, when the fuel pump stops it disconnects, it works when I turn it on? can I flash it with bike on

[@SnowDrift]

Seems like it isn’t connected properly. Like it’s only powered by the fuel pump. I don’t think you can flash it while it’s running. I have never tried it.

[@davegetz1287]

What if your like me and don’t have a laptop or computer? There is the manual way but what’s a safe map to manually set up?

[@SnowDrift]

The PC3 has buttons you can push. But I suggest you take it to a certified shop to do the work if you can’t load the tune up yourself. They’ll be able to take care of you completely

[@tommylee3680]

I just bought a 2006 cbr1000rr with 5k miles and it has a stage 3 power comander I dont know anything about it bout it from a old man's wife the husband passed away but will I still be able to go about it the same way or can I just take it off and the bike go back to stock without reprogramming it thanks.

[@SnowDrift]

yes you can take it off, the power commander itself is not a replacement for the actual ECU on the bike. its simply a fuel mapping computer. it bypasses the factory signal from the stock ecu in order to change how the bike uses fuel. it can be removed and that will return you bike to stock.

[@Inkk_world]

hey I cant get the pc3 maps for my bike on there website is there anyway you can help

[@SnowDrift]

Christopher Hall personally I can’t help you, I’m not a tuner nor do I have access to any maps that aren’t on their website. I dont work for them or anything, what I would suggest is maybe search your bike forums and see if someone has a decent one that matches your bikes modifications, either that or take it to a seasoned tuner with a bike dyno and have it properly tuned, hope this helps you. Thanks.

[@crc0889]

They seem to have removed their maps search since like 4 days ago. I've emailed them. I'll comment when(if) I get an answer

[@641020313]

Thanks a lot! You helped me out! I'm very greatfull.

[@850Biker]

Having trouble finding the program to download. Wondering if the link may have changed or something since this video is older now?

[@SnowDrift]

I think you’re right. It’s been a while since I’ve looked at it. But dynojets website should have them somewhere

[@scenictow6057]

after you download your Maps can you take it somewhere that doesn't have internet and still program the Power Commander or do you have to have internet to I live in the country so I was going to go download it and then come home and install it

[@SnowDrift]

Scenic Tow once you have the software and the map you want to load you don’t need the internet, I didn’t have internet when I made this video.

[@scenictow6057]

@@SnowDrift thanks for the help can't wait to tune it

[@SnowDrift]

Scenic Tow I’m excited for you, it’s a great upgrade for sure.

[@MrKickflip74]

Great video, looking forward to doing mine next weekend

[@SnowDrift]

Glad I could offer you help!

[@gunstamarmoto6484]

Hows your gas consumption? Im thinking on getting one.

[@SnowDrift]

Johnmar Samson I haven’t noticed a difference.

[@miguelrivera202]

What's going on is that I have two hayabusas and one has the headers with one exhaust and the other it's an OEM and I want to take the headers with the power commander off one and put it on the other one because I am selling one of the bikes hopefully you understand what I'm trying to tell you thanks

[@SnowDrift]

Gotcha. The power commander only adjusts fuel delivery as specific Rpms. Uninstalling it and removing the headers won’t be a problem

[@miguelrivera202]

Thank you for getting back to me I really appreciate it Happy New year's

[@miguelrivera202]

Quick question if you have a power commander already on a bike and headers and I want to take it off and put it back to original do I still have to tune it or something or is not a big deal thanks a lot buddy

[@SnowDrift]

Are you wanting to take off the power commander or the headers

[@derikbotha5507]

I can not get a map link to download as there is no download option, could you maybe directe me

[@SnowDrift]

Derik Botha should be listed under tunes. They have discontinued the power commander 3 so I imagine the support for it will be going away pretty soon. You will have to go to the website a search for power commander 3 and you bike. If that doesn’t work I’d search the forums for a tune that is is for your bike and get the closest one that matches it and then take your bike to get it Dyno tuned.

[@derikbotha5507]

SnowDrift thanks man I can’t find one tried the web but no lock . Thanks for your response much appreciated I am currently running aftermarket air filters decated standard exhaust

[@SnowDrift]

@@derikbotha5507 Yeah, the whole website has changed. Before too long im probably going to upgrade to the Power Commander 5. I was hoping they would come out with a Power commander 6,7,8 or whatever by now but doesnt seem like thats the case.

[@craigstreetzel7743]

If you don't have any haters your not doing it right 💯 👌

[@swissmotorbiketours3619]

thanks for the help on the PC3, just got a new bike with 1 fitted so i will be looking to program it further than it already is

[@SnowDrift]

Swiss Motorbike Tours that’s awesome, glad the video could help you.

[@swissmotorbiketours3619]

@@SnowDrift picked up an RC51 SP1 all my other bikes dont need tuning n such a way that i need the PC3 but i have already made a map from the current 1 on the bike and tweeked it thanks for the help and advice, was just a minor low rev chug i needed gone

[@SnowDrift]

@@swissmotorbiketours3619 love the RC51, reminds me of my first bike. Planning on picking one up at some point.

[@jondog9]

Jump past all the chit-chat to 6:10.

[@SnowDrift]

John yes please do, that’s what the progress bar is for. Don’t forget this advice is only worth what you are paying for it.

[@aldovenegas3751]

hi! i have a question.. i cinnecting my power commander but the program say " no dectect" why ?

[@SnowDrift]

try a different cable

[@aldovenegas3751]

I try with 3 diferent cable but i have not lucky

[@SnowDrift]

@@aldovenegas3751 the cables may only transfer power and not data, im not sure what it could be other than that, unless the usb port you are using is bad.

[@MyBallsUrJaws]

my gsxr only powers it for a second or two when you flip the key and kill switch off. its enough time to click the get map and to send a map.gotta be quick

[@Za_Sho]

What’s the intro song?

[@MacLomax]

I used PS3 cord. It said device not communicating. It read the throttle but it just went from 0 straight to 100.

[@SnowDrift]

MacLomax strange, sounds like that cable is not a data cable, sounds like its power only, try a different one, like from a GoPro

[@ur1man]

Bout to try this soon.

[@jeanmarcPrizzon]

Hi dude, thank you for this video. Maybe you can recommend a map for my ZX12R. I can not find BlackWidow exhaust in the list. Thanks again.

[@Easy_Eds]

You can contact DynoJet with all the details of your bike (including all mods) and they’ll suggest which map to download.

[@austinerickson5754]

Easy peazy!!! Thanks boss i got my 06 suzuki gsxr 600 on craigs list the other day and he said he dosenr know if that was pre tuned or not so ill go ahead n follow this and see what happens ! Thank you

[@austinerickson5754]

The power commander III that is !

[@MyBallsUrJaws]

got me an shady 06 too. the bike has a full exhaust and k&n filter but the map that came with it was backfiring and running lean. upon checking out the map it clearly says stock exhaust stock air filter. im hoping when i test it tomorrow it will be better

[@jlopez2351]

Thanks awesome video I have 04 R1 with powercommander 3 first time doing it follow your video easy simple thanks again cheers

[@SnowDrift]

JLOPEZ 23 thanks for comment, I’m so glad the the video has actually helped a few people, super nice bike by the way, love the R1’s

[@FIINESSA]

Still useful til this day

[@bratpack4x445]

How do we account for different countries... fuel in aus is 98oct at the pump so a usa map wont help??

[@SnowDrift]

BratPack 4x4 you got me there. I’m not sure how that would work. If I were you I would email dynojet

[@bobbytraymill6032]

Wat software are u using on ur laptop

[@SnowDrift]

It’s whatever software that Dyno jet provides on their website. This video is pretty old at this point so it may not reflect what Dyno jets site looks like these days

[@OzarkHillsAdventures]

Thank you for a great instructional video. I have never done what you just showed to do. That helped me and made me ready to try.. Thank you

[@SnowDrift]

gixxxer750guy super stoked that the video helped you, glad I could offer you some help and peace of mind. Ride safe.

[@aniskoopman5793]

great video, helped me with my 2004 yamaha R6

[@SnowDrift]

Sweet

[@diyfishkeepers4768]

i am stuck on all this and download the software on my mac

[@SnowDrift]

DIY FISH KEEPERS I don’t know much about Apple other than my phone, what part are you stuck with?

[@guhnshow90]

Old video but still helpful! Thank you!

[@Mr05Tundra]

What can all be done with the Power Commander for my 06 R1? Can I adjust my speedometer too?

[@SnowDrift]

Bruni Auto no, for that you need a Speedo healer. Healtech makes them for a lot of bikes, all the power commander does is allow you to edit your fuel map based on what modifications you have done to your bike. A power commander 5 has additional add ons like quick shifters and I believe even timing changes can be made, not 100 percent on that.

[@Mr05Tundra]

SnowDrift awesome, thanks for getting back to me

[@SnowDrift]

Bruni Auto no problem

[@CP-kb1du]

Web Page has changed , Dyno Jet is a pure nightmare , where are the maps even with the CD once the unit is plugged into the bike it creates a conflict with the ECM -ECU , this is with the PC3 and the PC5 does not work for a 2K GSX R 750

[@492Freestyle]

Good video man. Very helpful. Thanks!

[@SnowDrift]

Jorel Bermudez hey man no problem, thanks for the support!

[@YNTGUNS]

Thanks for this vid! Doing mine this weekends thanks!

[@SnowDrift]

RANDOMOTORIDEZ thanks for the support, I’m glad the video helped you! And thank you for the sub!

[@YNTGUNS]

SnowDrift did everything in the vid and when i open up the PC file and plug my power commander to the laptop it says the serial number and below it says device not communicating? Any idea?

[@SnowDrift]

RANDOMOTORIDEZ possibly the cable, may also be the USB port, I’d try a different USB port, a different cable, and if that fails restart the pc

[@YNTGUNS]

SnowDrift i tried all of that maybe ill have to contact powercommander. Thanks for the help bro

[@SnowDrift]

RANDOMOTORIDEZ what version of Windows are you running

[@gabrielvazquez2297]

Thank you so much for u time !!!!!@

[@CP-kb1du]

Great video , using the same map for my gixxer 750 with a RaceFit Growler full beans performance ...with Quick Shifter ...would have been informative to actually view the lap top with the display ....

[@SnowDrift]

C Man thanks man, glad the video helped you.

[@illuminatikid4767]

Are you running Windows 7?

[@SnowDrift]

Illuminati Kid on my old laptop I am. Didn’t care to upgrade since it’s never connected to the Internet and has no sensitive data on it.

[@illuminatikid4767]

Ok because I have the same power commander but I don't know if I have to get a Windows 7 or 10😖

[@SnowDrift]

Illuminati Kid use either

[@illuminatikid4767]

@@SnowDrift thanks bro🙏

[@SystemAdministrator1]

Great channel

[@mxr7586]

Also for ppl that don’t have a lap top you can manually change the map with the 3 buttons on the commander.

[@maddmavic]

Is this by holdimg 3 buttons in while starting the bike the.n adjusting the commander from there ?

[@josefloresjr1590]

Great video

[@SnowDrift]

Thank you, glad it helped

[@johnnysprocketz]

this guy is all over the internet, did you manually adjust fuel by holding down all three buttons on pc3 and starting the bike.

[@SnowDrift]

No. I just imported the tune I downloaded. I haven’t touched it in years. I’m thinking of going to the power commander 6 soon. May do an update on this then

[@munter10]

The map will not be deleted when power is disconnected to the unit , i.e when battery is disconnected.

[@SnowDrift]

Correct. Made a video about it.

[@MotoRiot]

that K-Tuned hat tho...

[@SnowDrift]

MotoRiot Hell yeah!

[@SnowDrift]

MotoRiot actually I didn’t even think about that, it’s almost poetic lol

[@TylerHankss]

Great videos 👍🏼

[@SnowDrift]

Tyler Hanks thanks for the support.

[@FlyGoodtime]

Change the title to 'how to load Dyno Jet maps to Power Commander 3'. Tuning is changing the ratios manually.

[@SnowDrift]

the current title catches more attention. I have other videos on tuning.

[@scorpion5700]

We’ll explained, thank you bruh.

[@SnowDrift]

Glad The video could help man.

[@Huseyinsahin001]

Thanks buddy

[@SnowDrift]

No problem man!

[@robertdean8102]

Thank u for the video

[@SnowDrift]

Robert young no problem, glad I could help you.

[@RettyMee]

I was hoping that your video would show how to tuneup but it was only installing the software. Your length of time in explaining is fine but U did not show how to tune or adjust the mapping of the gears, Sir

[@SnowDrift]

You cant adjust the mapping of the gears, that is not even a combination of words that can be made into a sentence. all the power commander does is adjust fuel based on rpms and throttle position. It has a lot to with your elevation as well. I showed exactly how to put a tune on the power commander, hence the title of the video.

[@RettyMee]

I was told that s power comm5 individual mapping can be done for each gear. Not sure as this is what have been told..

[@SnowDrift]

Its Me maybe it can. I would not know, I’ve never had a PC5

[@JayEss414]

helpful,thanks

[@SnowDrift]

Glad it could help

[@donny_dirt_slinger]

4:40 are you saying bigger is better😂😂

[@SnowDrift]

Always

[@alexandernepomniaschi4029]

Pro. Thank you

[@SnowDrift]

Alexander Nepomniaschi No thank you.

[@ВикторИванов-д8й8у]

Good manual for beginners like me)) victory 8 balls

[@MotoRiot]

*complaining about everything in this video......jk, keep it up man

[@jondog9]

You didn't tune anything. You should call this "How to load a fuel map".

[@SnowDrift]

John I bet you’re fun at parties

[@sethwarhol548]

SnowDrift Dont listen to em dude hes a shit head thanks for this video.

[@smokiemagoon1690]

“i’ve never tuned a bike”

[@SnowDrift]

Smokie Magoon correct. As I said.

[@proamericanstoptyranny1260]

Jump over to Kevin baxters channel. Guy has been tuning for yrs and he has some helpful videos out. No need for a Dyno when tuning. Best to tune from real life data

[@scottfree9994]

Ignore the haters who bitch about your tutorial pace. As the planet worshipers keep pushing there environmental fascism more and more bikes will be sold leaner and leaner to the point that a PC will be a mandatory a thing just to get a average performance. Your doing a good service to the public. Thank you.

[@ltcbio1]

should be titled how to install a dynojet map file

[@SnowDrift]

You own a Dyno?

[@Lovenpain]

You actually go to Import Alliance? Lol

[@SnowDrift]

Lovenpain every chance I get haha!

[@pmss1ps]

Omg!!! Bka bla bla.. 3 min and counting bye .. wtf

[@SnowDrift]

Pedro Sousa thanks for the comment, I’ll be sure and talk longer next time :)

[@jasonmarcelino5319]

You still talking to much

[@SnowDrift]

Jason Marcelino yep, and that will never change.

[@bernardusspeckling5901]

Almost at 5 min and still no usefully information

[@SnowDrift]

Over 60,000 views and the majority thankful. Seems pretty useful to me.

[@rokyrozman6084]

super video. are you still in love with this motorbike (when turning ON the LOVE shine lol:). just dont say "AKRAPOVIK".....it is AKRAPOVIČ, like written in eng. acrapovich. stay safe :)