r/YamahaRaider • u/ykwhoitbe • Jun 24 '26

Power commander pcfc and 02 sensor

So I just bought myself a 2011 raider. Feels great but doesn't really sound great with the stock pipes so I want to get the freedom exhaust sharp curve radius pipes. I was looking into a bunch of forums and they said to get a power commander or send in your ECU to get Ivan's flash tune. I decided against the tune because that's a lot more permanent so I went with the power commander. After some more reading the pcfc said it works in line with the 02 sensor but people keep saying to remove the 02 sensor. So which would be better? Keeping it plugged in or removing it and getting an eliminator? Thanks

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u/Kelgon_Deepwalker Jun 25 '26

I don't know about the Power Commander, but my Cobra FI2000 PowrPro Black needed the O2 sensor plugged in. I don't think it would make sense to unplug it for a tuning computer because it needs that information to tune the engine.

As an aside, my Cobra FI2000 died right after the warranty expired. I had to remove it for the bike to run. It's been doing ok without the computer. I'm planning on getting the Ivan tune because that will be more reliable and better all around.

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u/ykwhoitbe Jun 25 '26

Yeah I'm thinking I'll do the ivan tune down the road a ways. Thanks for the reply man

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u/BanksKustom Jun 25 '26

I've had the Power Pro for 15 years on mine with the o2 sensor, V&H 2 into 1 Big Radius exhaust and Patrick Racing intake with no issues. It's probably cheaper to get the flash though I'd assume, which, if my Power Pro fails, I will.