BIG BLUE_ZX14
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posted June 14, 2008 01:53 PM
recalibrating throttle (twist)
Hello all. I have been reading this forum for some time now but only recently signed on. Thanks for all the useful info. I have question i cant seem to find a thread for. the PC3 instructions mention recalibrating the throttle (if required) and some of you state to do it after installing the PC3 no matter what. I'm assuming this has nothing to do with throttle play but rather adjusting where WOT is on the twist. I'm I totally off base here? Should I do it and how since there are no instructions with the PC3 for recalibrating the throttle.
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northmedic
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posted June 14, 2008 02:12 PM
since a fellow member instructed me on how to do this , you connected your lap top and the 9 volt power supply to your pc3 and turn the key on your motorcycle so the bike has power on not running , while in your power commander program find on the tool bar set throttle position , then you open your throttle to wot and then hit reset , along those lines ,
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Zedexdragon
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posted June 14, 2008 03:56 PM
 Edited By: Zedexdragon on 14 Jun 2008 16:57
Step by step from Raptor14 at zx14ninja.com*. I did this very same thing last weekend with these instructions, works like a charm. I am using a Brocks map and it was actually +1 at idle. *Giving proper credit.
For those of you installing Power Commanders, don't neglect to calibrate the Throttle Position Setting using the Power Commander software. I know a few guys who did not do this. In addition, I recently rechecked mine and found that it was not set correctly. Not sure if I screwed up the first time, played with a map and forgot to calibrate it myself, or if something changed. After calibration my decel pop was significantly reduced and in some cases didn't occur at all. Further the part power throttle response seemed to be slightly better. For those who don't know how to do this, you need to plug the PC into a laptop. You can only set the TPS when it is on the bike. Here's my procedure:
1. Plug the PC into the laptop. Install the 9V battery to power up the PC.
2. Start the bike and let it warm up and reach its normal idle. If you try to calibrate the TPS on a cold engine you will get an incorrect calibration. At this point the PC will run without the 9V battery but leave it there. It will be necessary later.
3. Open the Power Commander software. If the current map is not downloaded and displayed automatically select GET MAP.
4. With the map displayed select POWER COMMANDER TOOLS > SET THROTTLE POSITION.
4. With the bike running and the engine at idle push the "<" button to set the 0% throttle to the value read from the bikes electonic signal.
5. The following 3 second rule may or may not be applicable anymore but I still use it. You can do as you wish. Perform the following actions, in order, in a 3 second period: (1) turn the engine off using the kill switch, not the key, (2) with the engine NOT running fully open the throttle, and (3) hit the ">" button in the Dynojet software display to set the 100% throttle position to the value read from the bikes electronic signal. To insure that the Power Commander is working you have to have installed the 9V battery.
6. Start the engine and verify that the TPS readout in the DJ software is 0% at idle and that the rpm display is matching that of your tach. Turn the engine off and open the throttle fully. Verify that the TPS readout is now 100%. Close the throttle halfway and verify that the TPS readout is 50%. You are now good to go.
Note that the fuel map is a function of rpm and throttle position. If you have not calibrated the throttle position you may not be running the fuel adjustments as intended by the map.
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BIG BLUE_ZX14
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posted June 14, 2008 05:54 PM
Thanks Zedexdragon -
As soon as my bikes out of the shop im on it.
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big mike_zx14
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posted June 15, 2008 05:56 AM
I'm on it this morning after I go buy a 9 volt battery...
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2005 ZX12R...(sold)
Akrapovic Full Race System, PC3, BMC Race Filters, Puig Windscreen, Helibars, Pro Grips, Clear Alternatives LED Integrated Tailight, Gilles Rearsets, Extreme Graphics Hugger, Engine Ice, Dino Hinge...
2007 ZX14....
Brocks Gen 3 w/carbon can, PC III, BMC Race Filter, Amsoil, Engine Ice, ShoGun parking lot sliders, Puig DB windscreen, Heli Bar risers, Pro Grip gel's, Competition Werks fender eliminator, Vortex rear sets, No flies...More to come of course..
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big mike_zx14
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posted June 15, 2008 09:12 AM
I was only showing 85% at WOT, everything has been reset and recalibrated and WOT is at 100%....
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2005 ZX12R...(sold)
Akrapovic Full Race System, PC3, BMC Race Filters, Puig Windscreen, Helibars, Pro Grips, Clear Alternatives LED Integrated Tailight, Gilles Rearsets, Extreme Graphics Hugger, Engine Ice, Dino Hinge...
2007 ZX14....
Brocks Gen 3 w/carbon can, PC III, BMC Race Filter, Amsoil, Engine Ice, ShoGun parking lot sliders, Puig DB windscreen, Heli Bar risers, Pro Grip gel's, Competition Werks fender eliminator, Vortex rear sets, No flies...More to come of course..
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dubious
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posted June 15, 2008 09:20 AM
wow, thats out a lot!
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big mike_zx14
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posted June 15, 2008 10:46 AM
quote:
wow, thats out a lot!
Thats what I thought !!
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2005 ZX12R...(sold)
Akrapovic Full Race System, PC3, BMC Race Filters, Puig Windscreen, Helibars, Pro Grips, Clear Alternatives LED Integrated Tailight, Gilles Rearsets, Extreme Graphics Hugger, Engine Ice, Dino Hinge...
2007 ZX14....
Brocks Gen 3 w/carbon can, PC III, BMC Race Filter, Amsoil, Engine Ice, ShoGun parking lot sliders, Puig DB windscreen, Heli Bar risers, Pro Grip gel's, Competition Werks fender eliminator, Vortex rear sets, No flies...More to come of course..
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ninja14
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posted June 15, 2008 10:46 PM
I was 1 map cell of a while back - it sucked. I check it now and then to keep it up to date....it's important.
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BIG BLUE_ZX14
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posted June 19, 2008 11:11 AM
Recalibration complete. I failed to record percentage at full throttle before recalibrating but it must of been off quite a bit. I have very noticable improvment in the giddy up factor. The bike is a real moster now!!! Thanks.
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hotzxrod
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posted June 19, 2008 08:45 PM
thanks
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