Power Commanders??

[Aero165]

I've just bought some race baffles for my R1. I was only going to tear out the catalytic converter as well but then I got to thinking... Should I whack a Power Commander and K&N air filter onto it? I assume if I didn't use the Power Commander it would run a little lean/rich something like that.

I've never ridden A bike with a Power Commander so I have no idea if it's worth it. Would the pipe, air filter and PC increase HP by much?:confused: Will it add to it's resale value, possibly make it easier to sell in the future??:shifty:

I live in little old Taupo and bikers here don't get much attention from the police (unless you ride a green 04 ZX10:laugh:). When I put the pipe on should I expect a little more attention when I chug around town? :Police::Police:

[ArcherWC]

Yes you will get a bit more attention, it will absolutly howl without the baffles in.
If you just do baffles and air filter (ie leave the cats in) you wont "need" to do the power commander.

[Aero165]

Thanks for your help

[Pussy]

I've had great results with Power Commanders. I fitted one to my K4 GSX-R1000, and Gassit Girl's K5 SV650S, and got Gary Pendleton to custom map both of them. Made a huge difference... not just to peak power, but throttle response and fuel economy. I recommend it to you!

[kiwifruit]

wont give you any more power (placebo effect will make you think it has)

will improve the throttle response / smoothness (after you've had it custom mapped -300 to 500$)


do the suspension instead :brick:

[mashman]

wont give you any more power (placebo effect will make you think it has)

will improve the throttle response / smoothness (after you've had it custom mapped -300 to 500$)


do the suspension instead :brick:

I was toying with the idea of a PC3 as it's supposed to free up anywhere between 10 - 15 hp on the Prila... guess what i went for

[avgas]

I was toying with the idea of a PC3 as it's supposed to free up anywhere between 10 - 15 hp on the Prila... guess what i went for
removed the wheels and got a jet engine?

[mashman]

removed the wheels and got a jet engine?

:yes: there's a thought... could be a bit of fun...

[Cr1MiNaL]

bro if you need to learn to ride just flick me a pm aye...

[robertydog]

I already had GYT-R pipes on. Then i put a BMC race filter and a PC3 and got a gain of 10hp

[Korea]

I was toying with the idea of a PC3 as it's supposed to free up anywhere between 10 - 15 hp on the Prila... guess what i went for

A-ha~ the new jet-propelled, hover-bike from Aprilia no less!

[Aero165]

bro if you need to learn to ride just flick me a pm aye...

Yeah bro. I'll keep that in mind!

[ArcherWC]

wont give you any more power (placebo effect will make you think it has)

will improve the throttle response / smoothness (after you've had it custom mapped -300 to 500$)


do the suspension instead :brick:
What he said

[dipshit]

I've just bought some race baffles for my R1. I was only going to tear out the catalytic converter as well but then I got to thinking... Should I whack a Power Commander and K&N air filter onto it? I assume if I didn't use the Power Commander it would run a little lean/rich something like that.

After you've done your mods - for peace of mind you could do a power run on a dyno and get a air/fuel ratio reading just to see if everything is reasonably in the ballpark.

I did one recently for my SV after fitting mufflers and shortening the intake snorkel. At least I know it isn't too bad, so no real need for a Power Commander and dyno tuning session that would cost $1200 and only gain me another couple of hp.

[CHOPPA]

i wouldnt bother, if bike feels mint no hesitations etc with the exhausts your just throwing away money your not gonna notice any more power that goes for the filter too.

[Delphinus]

wont give you any more power (placebo effect will make you think it has)

will improve the throttle response / smoothness (after you've had it custom mapped -300 to 500$)


do the suspension instead :brick:
What he said.

I got a tuneboy remapping of my Triumph. Has fixed HEAPS of problems with throttle response and smoothness. But no real noticeable increase in power.

[Gremlin]

I definitely noticed an increase in mid range, but then, thats what I had it tuned for. It had more power everywhere...

Only realised this when I kept sliding the bike into corners from entering too fast, ie, same throttle from previous corner, I had more speed...

The other advantage is that you can have two maps (or more) if you have removable baffles. I run one map with the baffle in, and swap to another for no baffle, and it makes a huge difference (depends on bike and pipe tho). 3hp isn't much, but its the delivery, and the lack of baffle doesn't choke it as much.

[Aero165]

wont give you any more power (placebo effect will make you think it has)

will improve the throttle response / smoothness (after you've had it custom mapped -300 to 500$)


do the suspension instead :brick:

Yeah, I agree with you Kiwifruit! If I was going to keep the bike for a while I'd do the rear suspension but I won't be keeping this bike. It's back to A motard After this.

[R6_kid]

get a Y-pipe from ebay. Cant remember the guy's name but he does mean 'backyard' mods to R1's and R6's - his R6 full exhaust system costs about $600NZD (modified stock can with new headers), a PCIII and an air filter gained 10hp.