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05-02-06, 06:12 PM

A little addition here:

Today, some of us from the Essex Lounge had a bit of a Jolly. First half I ran on standard and the second on Shell Optimax. I can definately say that the bike felt soooo much better on the premium stuff.
So I guess that you can also set up a bike on a certain grade of fuel.

Think I'll still get a re-map, as I'm still getting quite a few backfires esp when I come off the throttle after a long run on dual.

One thing we can all agree on though, no matter what type of bike you ride, there is nothing like it!!

08-02-06, 09:53 AM

ok so i have gone & paied £488 for a --

K&N air filter
power commander
custom map

my months wages are officaly spent, but i am happy, its all due to be done on the 20th @ HM racing kent

08-02-06, 09:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hall13uk

ok so i have gone & paied £488 for a --

K&N air filter
power commander
custom map

my months wages are officaly spent, but i am happy, its all due to be done on the 20th @ HM racing kent

You could have paid £42 for the K&N and £70 for the Yoshi' re-map & Dyno...

Hey, its only money

08-02-06, 10:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hall13uk

ok so i have gone & paied £488 for a --

K&N air filter
power commander
custom map

my months wages are officaly spent, but i am happy, its all due to be done on the 20th @ HM racing kent

I thought you were broke!

TSM · 08-02-06, 11:13 AM

I need to open up a garage.

08-02-06, 11:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flamin_Squirrel

Quote:

Originally Posted by hall13uk

ok so i have gone & paied £488 for a --

K&N air filter
power commander
custom map

my months wages are officaly spent, but i am happy, its all due to be done on the 20th @ HM racing kent

I thought you were broke!

You're probably still right Jordan.

I'm going to get a remap from Steve Jordan's, once I have fitted the K&N and new snorkel.

TSM · 08-02-06, 11:39 AM

You need to get some Mag wheels to make the bike lighter and turn quicker.

They are not expensive.

08-02-06, 09:17 PM

i don't have loads of money, but i am happy to spend what i have saved on my bike, as sir cloggsy say's it's only money. tho i will have to wait another 3 months before spending on none nesscary bits.

other people smoke/drink I don't so i spend on my bike thats my vice

08-02-06, 11:08 PM

I chose the Powercommander because:

Improvement in throttle response straight out of box.
Flexibility - i.e doesnt need a shop remap after change to bike spec such as airbox or exhaust change.
Fun playing with the settings via a laptop myself.
.....you can learn alot from tweaking and testing the results in the real world...
Above all its a piece of kit you can resell if you choose to change from an SV..

Net cost = Buy price less sell price....good if you visit the USA at any time.

Just my view of course.
Cheers
Graham

09-02-06, 04:54 PM

Well, it looks like it boils down to either you like 'em and have money; you like 'em and you spend all your money; or you like to stick your nose up at 'em...

Seriously, I guess for the person who knows what they are doing they are great, for those who don't maybe not worth their while.

But none of this really answered my question - but that is always the way

Still, I'm taking mine up to Total Traction in Colchester and getting it looked at-

fun and games!!

Happy hunting all!!

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08-02-06, 11:39 AM	#27
TSM The Sick Man Mega Poster Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Peckham.SE.LDN Posts: 4,768	You need to get some Mag wheels to make the bike lighter and turn quicker. They are not expensive. __________________ OTR: KTM 690 Duke R 2015 Full Akro SIDELINE: Kwak ZX636 A1P 2002, Red, R&G's, Yoshi, Double Bubble Screen GONE: Kwak ZX-7R P1, Full Akro, Undertray, Screen GONE: SV650S K2 Very Bruised & Without Fairing, Motovation Frame Sliders, R&G Ally Sprocket Toe Protector, HEL 2 Line Setup, GSXR K1 600 RWU Forks, Barnett Clutch & Springs, Penske 8981 Shock, Gilles Ti Rearsets, Steel Barends, Scottoiler, AFAM Chain & Sprockets, Twin FIAMM Horns, Skidmarx Bellypan, Full Micron Zeta Steel System, Cut down undertay. Forum Problems & Information / Site Suggestions

05-02-06, 06:12 PM	#21
Caddy2000 Guest Posts: n/a	A little addition here: Today, some of us from the Essex Lounge had a bit of a Jolly. First half I ran on standard and the second on Shell Optimax. I can definately say that the bike felt soooo much better on the premium stuff. So I guess that you can also set up a bike on a certain grade of fuel. Think I'll still get a re-map, as I'm still getting quite a few backfires esp when I come off the throttle after a long run on dual. One thing we can all agree on though, no matter what type of bike you ride, there is nothing like it!!

08-02-06, 09:53 AM	#22
hall13uk Guest Posts: n/a	ok so i have gone & paied £488 for a -- K&N air filter power commander custom map my months wages are officaly spent, but i am happy, its all due to be done on the 20th @ HM racing kent

08-02-06, 09:17 PM	#28
hall13uk Guest Posts: n/a	i don't have loads of money, but i am happy to spend what i have saved on my bike, as sir cloggsy say's it's only money. tho i will have to wait another 3 months before spending on none nesscary bits. other people smoke/drink I don't so i spend on my bike thats my vice

08-02-06, 11:08 PM	#29
graywok Guest Posts: n/a	I chose the Powercommander because: Improvement in throttle response straight out of box. Flexibility - i.e doesnt need a shop remap after change to bike spec such as airbox or exhaust change. Fun playing with the settings via a laptop myself. .....you can learn alot from tweaking and testing the results in the real world... Above all its a piece of kit you can resell if you choose to change from an SV.. Net cost = Buy price less sell price....good if you visit the USA at any time. Just my view of course. Cheers Graham

09-02-06, 04:54 PM	#30
Caddy2000 Guest Posts: n/a	Well, it looks like it boils down to either you like 'em and have money; you like 'em and you spend all your money; or you like to stick your nose up at 'em... Seriously, I guess for the person who knows what they are doing they are great, for those who don't maybe not worth their while. But none of this really answered my question - but that is always the way Still, I'm taking mine up to Total Traction in Colchester and getting it looked at- fun and games!! Happy hunting all!!