RE: Remapping Computer

["Archer, Doug" <DArcher@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

The tune for the Speed Tripple actually suits the engine better.
More punch out on acceleration.  Same problem with the fuel
guage, i.e. speed tripple doesn't have one, so the tune can't 
control it.

Later..Doug


> -----Original Message-----
> From:	brettis [mailto:brettis@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]
> Sent:	Friday, April 28, 2000 10:20 AM
> To:	ST@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject:	Remapping Computer
> 
> Hi All,
> 
> Just wanted to offer a tidbit of information I have recently 
> learned from my dealer/mechanic regarding a possible means of 
> gaining 4-5 more horsepower from the ST/RS.
> 
> It seems one of the mechanics screwed up one day while 
> remapping a fellow's ST...he accidently downloaded the tune 
> for the Daytona. Two days later the guy came back to the shop 
> complaining that his fuel gauge no longer worked--and happily 
> remarking that his bike felt much stronger than it used to. 
> When they checked it out they discovered the mistake of the 
> wrong download. He refused to allow them to correct it, 
> however, saying he liked the extra horsepower too much. 
> Apparently the gas gauge is run by the computer, and since 
> the Daytona doesn't have a gauge and the tune makes it think 
> it's a Dayton...that's the price you'll pay.
> 
> Since my bike is currently in pieces on the garage floor, I 
> cannot confirm this, but will let you all know once I try it 
> out. I'll also try to get a before and after dyno test of it 
> too. It anyone else wants to be the guinea pig first, please 
> feel free, just let me know!
> 
> On a totally different note...I found out the hard way that 
> the wheels on the ST are not painted but instead are powder 
> coated. FYI.
> 
> Brett in Seattle

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