[KC1961]

Rode it over the Queensferry Crossing (new Forth bridge). Horrendously long queues on approach roads in both directions and stop, start, crawl once on the bridge, doesn't seem like progress to me.

[UncleBuck82]

I used the "rope trick"http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/how-to/how-to-check-front-and-rear-motorcycle-wheel-alignment-mc-garage-tech-tips#page-3 to see if it was out of whack. Sure enough if was ever so gently cocked to the left. So, I pulled the left block in about a turn and a half of the nut, and BEHOLD; the squeak was gone. I could feel the resistance in the wheel when I turned it slowly by hand; following the adjustment, no resistance.

So, naturally, I took it out for 800km last weekend.

[Otto_Ing]

Finally installed the banjo brake switch. Don't have much experience with those but it looks definitely more reliable than the mechanical clump and no adjusting required.

[pdagar]

I removed the rear mud guard. Next thing I will do is replace the tail light to a smaller one and possibly relocate the number plate to the side.

[Otto_Ing]

Installed a LiPo battery. It was a significant weight difference, the bike feels almost like a bicycle now when i push it in the garage. Got to weigh it one of these days but I think it won't be more than 375 lbs (170kg). Now only I've got to go on a diet, would like to see the 6sec 0-60mph on it one day. 

[mathewmerrin]

Fitted the RaceDynamics Powertronic piggyback ECU, didn't make much difference to the bike in terms of performance. My bike is stock with the exception of the factory sports silencer.

Maybe fitting a free flow filter, removing the cat con and adding an AEW exhaust make some difference. Can anybody compare the advantages and disadvantages between PC V  and powertronic

[Otto_Ing]

Season is slowly comming to an close unfortunately, which is why I decided to do a test without any baffle and without the reverse cone. To my surprise it was about double as loud as with the little reverse cone on it. Clearly too much for any road even in the low populated area I stay and I met some angry people on road. 

The torque between up to 4000 rpm clearly dropped, and it was pulling really well above 5000 rpm. Not entirely unexpected result. The sound is great however, it does sound like a manx. Unfortunately whatever I do to reduce the decibels  the sound character changes and the snarl is gone. That leaves me only with the option of a remotely controlled flap or a lollipop which can be opened on the track or for demonstration purpose. Will try to build it in the coming winter.

[Otto_Ing]

Fitted the RaceDynamics Powertronic piggyback ECU, didn't make much difference to the bike in terms of performance. My bike is stock with the exception of the factory sports silencer.

Maybe fitting a free flow filter, removing the cat con and adding an AEW exhaust make some difference. Can anybody compare the advantages and disadvantages between PC V  and powertronic

PC-V controls the ignition timing, injection and rev. limit. As far as I'm aware powertronic does the same. None of these systems will improve the performance in an significant way. They are useful tools to fine tune or de-tune the engine behavior. Power and torque is an inherent character of the engine layout including intake and exhaust.

[mathewmerrin]

Oh ok. Then I guess ill just return the Ecu back to the seller Thanks Otto

[Otto_Ing]

Oh ok. Then I guess ill just return the Ecu back to the seller Thanks Otto

Why that? If you do changes to intake or exhaust the ECU is required to adjust fueling. If you prefer to keep your bike stock and there are no issues than the ECU may not be of much purpose to you. However up to 6hp can be gained with a good aftermarket silencer and the ACE/derottone Airbox kit over stock. Pretty good for the small modifications without touching the engine.

[mathewmerrin]

I thought there will be some improvement on the stock setup.

Any ways ill put a free flow exhaust and filter to see if it makes an improvement

[ace.cafe]

I thought there will be some improvement on the stock setup.

Any ways ill put a free flow exhaust and filter to see if it makes an improvement

Otto is correct.  These things are done together. You make changes to intake and exhaust for power,  and you need to correct the mixture adjustment to suit the changes.
A Power Commander alone can improve things a little bit on the stock engine because it is tuned quite restrictive by the factory for emission control. But when doing any power mods, you need to tune accordingly.

[RedCGT]

Why that? If you do changes to intake or exhaust the ECU is required to adjust fueling. If you prefer to keep your bike stock and there are no issues than the ECU may not be of much purpose to you. However up to 6hp can be gained with a good aftermarket silencer and the ACE/derottone Airbox kit over stock. Pretty good for the small modifications without touching the engine.

Are the airbox kits back in production?

[Otto_Ing]

Are the airbox kits back in production?

No, I'm  sold out. If there is enough interest more can be made. It would need to be 20 at least.

[Guaire]

Don't forget the velocity stack.