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grandpatractor · 11-18-2008, 07:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by krkostecki

I give up, what's the TRE?

Timing Retard Eliminator. The 109's retard the timing in gears 1-3 and then its normal in 4 and 5. This little gadget makes it think that it is in 4th gear all the time and gives full power in all gears.

krkostecki · 11-19-2008, 05:33 PM

Thanks for the explanation. Does this cause any problems with jerky riding in gears 1-3? All that power in first gear can be quite a jolt on the rider. Also, how does it affect the transmission?

schism · 11-23-2008, 09:05 PM

New C109RT owner here! Only rolled 200 miles on her this weekend but holy crap this bike is the best i've ever ridden. Anyone else ride this weekend?

Loki_ca · 11-23-2008, 09:39 PM

to the 9'ers!

Loki_ca · 11-26-2008, 09:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by grandpatractor

Timing Retard Eliminator. The 109's retard the timing in gears 1-3 and then its normal in 4 and 5. This little gadget makes it think that it is in 4th gear all the time and gives full power in all gears.

Just got mine installed.
What a pain in the ass!!!

No decent weather til the weekend, won't have any feedback til then

Gary - thanks for the quick shipping

grandpatractor · 11-26-2008, 09:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Loki_ca

Just got mine installed.
What a pain in the ass!!!

No decent weather til the weekend, won't have any feedback til then

Gary - thanks for the quick shipping

With all the salt and sand on the roads now, I'm done riding till spring probably!

Loki_ca · 11-26-2008, 10:40 PM

No salt here yet
Very little sand, mostly on the shoulders.

Rode all winter last year, just more selective about where and how long.

Every time I do work on the damned bike I realize that I need smaller hands and fingers!

Loki_ca · 11-30-2008, 05:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by grandpatractor

Timing Retard Eliminator. The 109's retard the timing in gears 1-3 and then its normal in 4 and 5. This little gadget makes it think that it is in 4th gear all the time and gives full power in all gears.

Tested the TRE for a short ride today and I still can't wipe the S@%T eating grin off my face

WOW

grandpatractor · 11-30-2008, 07:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Loki_ca

Tested the TRE for a short ride today and I still can't wipe the S@%T eating grin off my face

WOW

I know the feeling well!!

AL109 · 11-30-2008, 09:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Loki_ca

Tested the TRE for a short ride today and I still can't wipe the S@%T eating grin off my face

WOW

This bike is amazing with the TRE! I don't need any more performance mods that is for sure.

I would like to make it a little louder though. Anyone drilled the stock pipes? How much louder would you say it is? I don't want to de-baffle because I know it is teeth shattering loud if you do.

Loki_ca · 11-30-2008, 09:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AL109

This bike is amazing with the TRE! I don't need any more performance mods that is for sure.

I would like to make it a little louder though. Anyone drilled the stock pipes? How much louder would you say it is? I don't want to de-baffle because I know it is teeth shattering loud if you do.

Check M109riders.com
There is a video including sound clips of someone drilling 8 - 3/8" holes in each pipe.
Since they have the same exhaust, same effect.
The more miles I put on mine, the more I like the sound. It's not obnoxious loud, but not whisper quiet either.

I know when I bought the 109 the sales guy was telling me that V&H has some exhaust system that boosts the HP to equalize having 2000cc. With the TRE, I'm more than happy with the boost I've got!

Hell, a cruiser that can compete with my buddy's Ninja is alright by me!

SNAFU · 12-01-2008, 01:08 AM

Nice to see you're still ridin' Loki, I was done 4 weeks ago.

My brother put 4 1" holes on each baffle on his 9er, definitely louder but not too loud.

Cameo · 12-01-2008, 06:40 AM

our bikes are pretty fast now. does this give it a lot more snap outta the gate or just a little more. how much does it costs and will it be reliable?

schism · 12-01-2008, 04:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Loki_ca

Tested the TRE for a short ride today and I still can't wipe the S@%T eating grin off my face

WOW

So what kind of things are you seeing that have changed? I've noticed my engine "knocking" for lack of a better term, and some hesitation on accel..Did you have any of those symptoms?

Skip D · 12-01-2008, 06:23 PM

Hey Guys, That TRE is sounding pretty good. How does it effect the idle? How about start-up, both cold and hot?
Thanks in advance
Skip D

grandpatractor · 12-01-2008, 07:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skip D

Hey Guys, That TRE is sounding pretty good. How does it effect the idle? How about start-up, both cold and hot?
Thanks in advance
Skip D

I haven't noticed any changes with the idle or any other effects other than full power in all five gears

I have put a few thousand miles on with mine.

Loki_ca · 12-02-2008, 01:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cameo

our bikes are pretty fast now. does this give it a lot more snap outta the gate or just a little more. how much does it costs and will it be reliable?

What are you referring to?
The TRE?

Skip D · 12-02-2008, 02:32 PM

Thanks Grandpatractor. I was curious how it started with the timing advanced......
Hey Loki, TRE is the Timing Retard Eliminater.
Later on Skip D

Cameo · 12-02-2008, 03:14 PM

Yes Loki, I'm referring to the TRE. I would have to think there would be some warranty issues as well.

grandpatractor · 12-02-2008, 07:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cameo

Yes Loki, I'm referring to the TRE. I would have to think there would be some warranty issues as well.

Naw, takes a couple minutes to unplug and they would never know it was there.

11-23-2008, 09:39 PM	#164 (permalink)
Loki_ca Found second gear by accident Join Date: Jul 2008 Bike: Boulevard C109RT Location: Calgary Canada Posts: 338	to the 9'ers! __________________ Don 08 Boulevard C109RT Blue - the fastest color Calgary Canada

11-26-2008, 10:40 PM	#167 (permalink)
Loki_ca Found second gear by accident Join Date: Jul 2008 Bike: Boulevard C109RT Location: Calgary Canada Posts: 338	No salt here yet Very little sand, mostly on the shoulders. Rode all winter last year, just more selective about where and how long. Every time I do work on the damned bike I realize that I need smaller hands and fingers! __________________ Don 08 Boulevard C109RT Blue - the fastest color Calgary Canada

12-01-2008, 01:08 AM	#172 (permalink)
SNAFU Omnipotent two-wheeler Join Date: Mar 2006 Bike: '06 M50 Black Location: Manitoba, Canada Posts: 5,506	Nice to see you're still ridin' Loki, I was done 4 weeks ago. My brother put 4 1" holes on each baffle on his 9er, definitely louder but not too loud. __________________

12-02-2008, 03:14 PM	#179 (permalink)
Cameo Newbie Join Date: Apr 2008 Bike: c109r Posts: 20	Yes Loki, I'm referring to the TRE Yes Loki, I'm referring to the TRE. I would have to think there would be some warranty issues as well. Last edited by Cameo; 12-02-2008 at 03:17 PM.

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11-19-2008, 05:33 PM	#162 (permalink)
krkostecki Newbie Join Date: Nov 2008 Bike: C109R Location: St. Louis, Missouri Posts: 15	Thanks for the explanation. Does this cause any problems with jerky riding in gears 1-3? All that power in first gear can be quite a jolt on the rider. Also, how does it affect the transmission?

11-23-2008, 09:05 PM	#163 (permalink)
schism Seat Tester Join Date: Aug 2008 Bike: 2008 Suzuki C109RT Posts: 57	New C109RT owner here! Only rolled 200 miles on her this weekend but holy crap this bike is the best i've ever ridden. Anyone else ride this weekend?

12-01-2008, 06:40 AM	#173 (permalink)
Cameo Newbie Join Date: Apr 2008 Bike: c109r Posts: 20	our bikes are pretty fast now. does this give it a lot more snap outta the gate or just a little more. how much does it costs and will it be reliable?

12-01-2008, 06:23 PM	#175 (permalink)
Skip D Where Am I ? Join Date: Jul 2008 Bike: 08 Suzuki C109RT Location: St. Marys, Ga Posts: 30	Hey Guys, That TRE is sounding pretty good. How does it effect the idle? How about start-up, both cold and hot? Thanks in advance Skip D

12-02-2008, 02:32 PM	#178 (permalink)
Skip D Where Am I ? Join Date: Jul 2008 Bike: 08 Suzuki C109RT Location: St. Marys, Ga Posts: 30	Thanks Grandpatractor. I was curious how it started with the timing advanced...... Hey Loki, TRE is the Timing Retard Eliminater. Later on Skip D

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