S-DMS selectable mapping on gixxer.

[slofox]

The vixen has the above - controlled by an up/down switch system.

I assume there should somewhere be a display that tells you which map you have selected. But since I have no owners manual (yet) I dunno where to look for this info. Haven't been able to see anything obvious on the instrument panel when I play with the switch.

SO can someone please tell me how I know which map is selected?

Ta very much

EDIT: S'OK, STOP RACKING THE BRAINS- I FOUND THE ANSWER ON ANOTHER FORUM...

Display doesn't show unless you hold down the selector switch for two or three seconds...

[grusomhat]

What sort of power modes does a 600 have?

[=cJ=]

A, B, and C

C feels like a 250, A like a 600 and B, well, I'm not sure cos I've only really played with the settings a few times.

To be honest, I just leave it alone unless it's been raining

[grusomhat]

A, B, and C

C feels like a 250, A like a 600 and B, well, I'm not sure cos I've only really played with the settings a few times.

To be honest, I just leave it alone unless it's been raining

That's what I was thinking. On a 1000 is kinda makes sense to be able to lower the output a bit if the roads are slippery but on a 600 I wouldn't have though there would be much need. Then again I've never ridden a modern 600

[dipshit]

On a 1000 is kinda makes sense to be able to lower the output a bit if the roads are slippery but on a 600 I wouldn't have though there would be much need.

It does seem a waste of time on the 600.

Although one reason for it may be for production rules and racing. A race team can have selectable maps on the bike without running foul of production rules if the road going bike is flitted with such a system as standard.

[slofox]

Well I had a tutu around with it this morning...C makes it feel like the engine has fallen out...B converts it into an SV...

So I think I'll leave it in A....I meantasay, ya pay gazillions of dollars for loony power levels...why the hell wouldja wanna turn it off?

Having said that, maybe on a wet slippery road you might want to lower the bite a little. But you can achieve much the same effect by being a little gentle with the right wrist...

[Bad Gixxer]

Well I had a tutu around with it this morning...C makes it feel like the engine has fallen out...B converts it into an SV...

So I think I'll leave it in A....I meantasay, ya pay gazillions of dollars for loony power levels...why the hell wouldja wanna turn it off?

Having said that, maybe on a wet slippery road you might want to lower the bite a little. But you can achieve much the same effect by being a little gentle with the right wrist...

I find C mode quite handy when travelling around built up areas with lots of lights and 50 klm cruising. It seems to take the jerkyness out of the throttle and you can hold your speed more consistently in a higher gear. You just have to remember that you're in C if you decide to give it the gun at the lights. Otherwise I leave the sucker in A. Tried B on the track but it just seemed to lose mid range power - that's OK if you're on a lean, but not flash if you're vertical.

[Bad Gixxer]

Hey Slofox - try installing TRACTION CONTROL. It's pretty cheap these days at US$4-00. I put one of these on my 'thou - really impresses the Harley riders!! (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/tract...Q5fAccessories

[slofox]

Hey Slofox - try installing TRACTION CONTROL. It's pretty cheap these days at US$4-00. I put one of these on my 'thou - really impresses the Harley riders!! (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/tract...Q5fAccessories

Woo hoo! I'll have two!!

[madbikeboy]

Traction control? Chicken Switches?

Hey SloFox - the B mode is useful for snow and really slick conditions, it provides a softer power delivery down low. I'm torn on the rider aid thingee - after riding some of the newest sports bikes with traction control, it is useful depending on the conditions - ABS on a late model Blade for example - I can see the use when you're tired and the road conditions are slick. BTW, anyone who thinks it's just a 600 - come for a blat around Puke or Hampton against me; you'd be surprised...

As for traction control - on the GSXR600/750/1000 - traction control has been standard for some time. When you're exiting a corner and the rear wheel starts to squirm and you can feel the rear starting to slide, there is a lever under your right foot that if correctly used seems to calm things down a little. This lever is also used to control height when the front wheel gets light. It has been standard on GSXR's since 1985. It's little use for anything else...

[slofox]

Traction control? Chicken Switches?

Hey SloFox - the B mode is useful for snow and really slick conditions, it provides a softer power delivery down low. I'm torn on the rider aid thingee - after riding some of the newest sports bikes with traction control, it is useful depending on the conditions - ABS on a late model Blade for example - I can see the use when you're tired and the road conditions are slick. BTW, anyone who thinks it's just a 600 - come for a blat around Puke or Hampton against me; you'd be surprised...

As for traction control - on the GSXR600/750/1000 - traction control has been standard for some time. When you're exiting a corner and the rear wheel starts to squirm and you can feel the rear starting to slide, there is a lever under your right foot that if correctly used seems to calm things down a little. This lever is also used to control height when the front wheel gets light. It has been standard on GSXR's since 1985. It's little use for anything else...

We don't get a lot of snow in these here parts MBB...now if they built in a fog disperser...

"It's little use for anything else..." agreed.

[slofox]

Traction control? Chicken Switches?

Hey SloFox - the B mode is useful for snow and really slick conditions, it provides a softer power delivery down low. I'm torn on the rider aid thingee - after riding some of the newest sports bikes with traction control, it is useful depending on the conditions - ABS on a late model Blade for example - I can see the use when you're tired and the road conditions are slick. BTW, anyone who thinks it's just a 600 - come for a blat around Puke or Hampton against me; you'd be surprised...

As for traction control - on the GSXR600/750/1000 - traction control has been standard for some time. When you're exiting a corner and the rear wheel starts to squirm and you can feel the rear starting to slide, there is a lever under your right foot that if correctly used seems to calm things down a little. This lever is also used to control height when the front wheel gets light. It has been standard on GSXR's since 1985. It's little use for anything else...

We don't get a lot of snow in these here parts MBB...now if they built in a fog disperser...

"It's little use for anything else..." agreed.

[Bad Gixxer]

You're right!! the lever under your right foot has limited use - other than:

1. Anti 3 o'clock device.
2. Anti slide device (or positive slide device)
3. Aesthetics
4. Backing into a corner device
5. Chatter device (if ya got no slipper clutch and use the said device as an actual BRAKE, God forbid!)
6. Lay the bitch on her side device
7. (your contributions welcomed here)

It should rarely used for it's intended purpose on a GSXR.