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Old 06-10-2006, 11:21 PM
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So I installed my PCIII, and now my bike runs like crap. -_- It seems to be sluggish all throughout the rpm range and it also sounds like crap. Kinda felt like I was riding a crusier. heh

So I guess I gotta DL a new map or something. Jamie from fuelmoto programmed it, but I guess he used the wrong map or got it mixed up with someone else's.

I wish i had a laptop to use. -_- I dont really feel like uninstalled in, and then hooking it back up, again.
 
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Old 06-11-2006, 01:30 AM
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maybe one of the connector is loose
 
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Old 06-11-2006, 07:13 AM
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I wouldnt ride it like that either....
 
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Old 06-11-2006, 07:50 AM
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Yes, check all your connections to make sure you didn't laeve something unplugged. The maps are slightly different in fuel timing & mixture, but should not make your bike run that bad. Double check your connectors. Again. And your harness grounds also.
 
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Old 06-11-2006, 08:19 AM
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Aight, i am sure the ground is good, cuz its right on the battery, and not loose. I was sure the connectors were all tight, but maybe I missed one that was alil loose. *shrugs* Yea, I didnt ride it for long till i brought it back home.

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Ok, so I took my bike apart again, and found a connector that came un-done. I was sure I checked all of them. I started the bike up, and it sounded good/normal. So I took it out for a spin, and it worked great.

Werd.
 
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Old 06-12-2006, 06:19 PM
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Good Deal Bra,

I'm glad it's working now. Let us know how much of a difference you feel. Have you done the jumper mod yet?
 
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Old 06-13-2006, 04:49 AM
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I feel a slight increase in power, but not too much. I guess gettin a leo vince header.

And no, I haven't done the jumper mod yet. I dont know much about that mod, whats it do?
 
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Old 06-15-2006, 02:33 PM
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Billy, Try different maps until you like one that feels good even if it's for a different pipe.
 
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Old 06-16-2006, 01:02 AM
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Billy, Try different maps until you like one that feels good even if it's for a different pipe.
indeed. Now, I just need to get a laptop, or a comp out in the garage. [8D]

I have noticed, that on start-up, when my bike is cold, that it seems to sputter a lil bit at like 1000 rpm or so. But after it gets warmed up, it does not do that anymore. Is this due to the new pipe and PCIII?

Also I have noticed that I have to hold the start button in longer than before I put the PCIII on. Now, I gotta hold it in for like 3-4 seconds or so. Is this also a side affect of the PCIII, or is something wrong?
 
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Old 06-16-2006, 07:10 AM
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its a side effect of the lack of back pressure
 


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