2nd hand PCIII?

[PirateJafa]

it's called good maintenance and a competent rider with the "knack" for starting that particular machine

A well-maintained carburetted bike should need no "knack" to start it.

But that's the crux of the matter, isn't it? Pre-emptive maintenance, rather than reactive.

[Squiggles]

[2wheeljunkie]

can he lead a normal life? No!....he'l be an engineer.

bahahahahahaha

[AllanB]

I have a wondering about Power Commanders etc.

I wonder if all PC3 are actually the identical box just with a different set of wire fittings between bikes/makers - the only difference is the software. Based on this in theory if say a Honda CB1300 had exactly the same plug fittings as my 900 it is only the map loaded for the specific bike that makes a difference.

Just a theory. Feel free to test it for me!

[jono035]

I have a wondering about Power Commanders etc.

I wonder if all PC3 are actually the identical box just with a different set of wire fittings between bikes/makers - the only difference is the software. Based on this in theory if say a Honda CB1300 had exactly the same plug fittings as my 900 it is only the map loaded for the specific bike that makes a difference.

Just a theory. Feel free to test it for me!

The guts will be identical, but may be programmed differently for different crank position sensors, types of injector, coil combinations or what have you...

[motorbyclist]

A well-maintained carburetted bike should need no "knack" to start it.

not true - some don't want gas, some do want gas, some just want a flick of gas, and some need x amount of choke with no gas.

it's especially noticable when a kickstart is involved. add manual decompression and bikes like the yamaha yz400/426f are well known for being easy to start only if you know how, and pigs otherwise.

carburation is never perfect, and then you're doing it cold.