I've put this in here as it's more relevant to this area...

(01-01-13, 10:51 PM)dolau link Wrote: How did the power commander installation go? Did you have it dyno'd afterwards or did it work out of the box?

Quote:Is there a setting that stops the annoying jump off a closed throttle?  :eek

Had mine on for about 18 months now, and although it is a vast improvement over standard, I've always thought it could be a bit better if I fettled it a bit more. I'm currently running the standard settings of 15 clicks out (out of 20) for rebound, 3 full turns out (out of 4) on the high speed compression damping nut and 16 clicks out (out of 20) on the low speed comression damping screw.
After reading the thread about the S1000 shock conversion, I had a look at the R6 owners manual to see what the standard settings were, and this caught my eye:
NOTE
Although the total number of clicks or turns of a damping force adjusting mechanism may not exactly match the specifications listed due to small differences in production,the actual number of clicks or turns always represents the entire adjustment range. To obtain a precise adjustment, it would be advisable to check the number of clicks or turns of each damping force adjusting mechanism and to modify the specifications as necessary.
So I decided to check mine, just to see if they might be out. I dialled everything all the way in, the out again and this is what i found:
High speed comp nut: 4 and a quarter turns to fully out. ( close enough )
Low speed comp screw: 35 clicks to fully out :eek
Rebound screw: 28 clicks to fully out :eek
So, taking into account what the note above says, and that the standard settings are all technically 3/4 of the way through the range, I've made some adjustments
High speed comp left at 3 turns out
Low speed comp now set at 25 clicks out ( of 35 )
Rebound set at 21 clicks out ( out of 28 )
A bounce test has it feeling softer already, but cant test ride it until tomorrow on my 6 mile round trip to work.
Who knows, I might have just arsed it up completely, but its easy enough to put it back to where it was. Might have to get around to fettling it properly now anyway :lol 
Thoughts, anyone? Has this been discussed before and I've missed it? Or was it something that everyone knew anyway, except me? :o

I know there are a couple of heated grip fitting guides on here, I have just fitted mine and took some pictures along the way, Hopefully its helpful to somebody.


Linky http://fotifixes.com/2013/01/01/how-to-f...600-fazer/

... whilst everyone else is nursing their New Year hangovers you can get out and have a great blast (ahem) Progressive Ride on virtually empty roads 

I also got to try out the Power Commander on my FZ6 and I love it, it makes a good bike even better!!

Hi I updated my lights on my fzs 600 98 yesterday to Philips night breakers only to find that my near side light has been exchanged for a h4 so I have h4 on both sides.  Now the bulb on that side that I just replaced was a 35w and the night breaker is 55w and it only comes on as full beam which I think I hadn't noticed due to the lower wattage of the other bulb. Does anyone else have this and or know if it will put too much load on the battery and wether there is something I can do to make dip and full work properly. Oh last but not least is it legal?
Cheers


Edit: sorry they are Philips xtreme vision not night breakers

I have seen and played this game on other forums for a while now and think its a great excuse to go out for a ride.

Here's the Rules:


1 -  All challenges must be of YOUR bike and a landmark, or something obscure or creative, something most people can ride to or find in their area.

2 - Picture has to be taken after challenge is made.

3 - Challenge is good for a week, if it is not met, the previous picture poster picks a new challenge.

4 - Nothing illegal to be challenged.

5 - Keep comments to a minimum, if you comment, post the current challenge after your comment.

6 - No repeat challenges.
 
7 - No other bikes can be used in a challenge, ie. your bike next to a Ducati. Some exceptions allowed, ie. your bike next to a bike cop.

8 - Only 1 person can win each challenge, any other entrants will not be counted due to throwing the whole game off track and adding challenges that don't stand.


Examples - "Your motorcycle next to fork lift truck", "Your motorcycle on a football pitch", "Your motorcycle next to a lighthouse", "Your motorcycle next to a firetruck" etc. Doesn't need to be a fancy picture, cell phones, whatever works.


Thanks guys. Remember, this thread is supposed to get guys to WANT to go ride right away and beat his friend to the picture challenge, be creative, but have limits. Thanks and let me know what you think!


PS people who complete a challenge will get a point, points and scores will be tallied up after a week on as close to depending on how many challenges are completed.


In case you don't get it, have a look here at the challenges some were given. http://bayarearidersforum.com/forums/sho...cture+Game
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First challenge: Your bike next to a National Speed Limit sign (/).[/size] 

Happy new year to one and all

I have charged my battery overnight in the house on an optimate and the voltage was 13.1 volts on maintain
I have just put battery in bike and when I run the engine and connect my multimeter it shows the battery at 12.4 volts. and I think it should be about 14.3 when engine is running,
can anyone advise as to what the problem could be, many thanks

My FZR600 will need a full service ready for the spring, and I'm not in a position to do it myself.

Does anyone have a particular outfit they use somewhere in Herts / North London?

I would prefer to use a specialist rather than a main dealer as I've always had better treatment and quality of work from people who work under their own reputation rather than a brand.

I've done a few web searches, but a personal recommendation is often better.

I'm looking to get a couple of covers polished back to the ally (hopefully I will be getting it cleaned and blasted before sending it off) does anyone know somewhere around the Chester area that will do it and what can you do to protect the finish once its done ,cheers and Happy New Year

Having purchased a FZS1000 with NO valve installed in the exhaust, . What is the view on now fitting one £800ish or salvage purchase or new frontpipe replacement system or do nothing. I am a steady rider not a racer!