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Old 05-12-2005, 01:26 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Default Power Commander...worth a few hundred bucks?

Any opinions on the power commanders? Do any of you SV owners have one on your bike? If so, how dow you like it? If...IF you don't mind me asking of course. Thanks.

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Old 05-12-2005, 03:47 AM   #2 (permalink)
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Have you made any changes to the exhaust system? Adding a PC won't have much effect if you are still using the stock exhaust. If you replace the headers and exhaust (or just replace the can), you may *need* a PC to give you optimal performance.
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Old 05-12-2005, 05:48 AM   #3 (permalink)
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O man it made the biggest difference on my 600
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Old 05-12-2005, 01:46 PM   #4 (permalink)
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Nope, still stock exhaust, I plan on getting a D&D or scorpion slip on soon.
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Old 05-12-2005, 04:14 PM   #5 (permalink)
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I've still got the stock exhaust too...

But, I think I'm going to take Nut's advice and set up my suspension properly before I do anything to the exhaust. I think he makes complete sense...set the bike up properly otherwise you just get a bike with more horsepower that doesn't handle for crap!



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Old 05-12-2005, 04:16 PM   #6 (permalink)
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Which nutz?

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I'm a good student, right Nut??
Can't you read. She said right nut... not the left one, but the right one.
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Old 05-12-2005, 04:26 PM   #8 (permalink)
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I'm baiting -Nut for one of his classic mottos.
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PC will help even if you don't have a new exhaust. It will put all that power on hand for you. Definitely smooths things out some.
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Old 05-12-2005, 11:31 PM   #10 (permalink)
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shocks first eh'? alright...that's why I love this forum...so much knowledge.
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It's not about new shocks - it's about dialing the suspension settings so that the bike offers optimal performance - keeping the rubber on the road and improving stability in all positions (straight ahead, diving into curves, accelerating out of curves, etc.)
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I have a friend with an 04 Gixxer just like me.

We went two routes. He went with the Same tri-oval bolt on pipe as me. Also the K&N Air filter.

My friend put on the power commander and was installed by the local dealer. I on the other hand paid 50 bucks and got the engine remapped. I'll admit he has another switch gadget. But I see no difference.

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Old 05-13-2005, 03:00 PM   #13 (permalink)
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- Thanks Jam

- So, inspiron, when I got the bike from the shop, the suspension's not set at the best possible setting? What should I set it to...or should I even mess with it right now...and just get used to it the way it is for a while and then make adjustments where I feel comfortable with?
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Mike, there's a post around here from 87gsxrnut explaining how to setup your suspension. When you pick up the bike, they probably left the factory settings, which are set for a smooth ride for a small japenese person. If you are a bit bigger and heavier, you should adjust the suspension asap. When it's setup right, you'll notice - it'll make you feel more confident, since it will keep the rubber in contact with the road as long as you don't try to violate the laws of physics.
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Old 05-14-2005, 12:39 AM   #15 (permalink)
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How much bigger should I be...I'm around 6' and 170...adjust????
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For my Gixxer..the only adjustment I personally made was to the front forks. I left the rear as set standard.
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Old 05-17-2005, 11:01 PM   #17 (permalink)
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Cool, I'll look for gxernuts' post.
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Nut's post here:

http://www.suzuki-bikes.com/forum/showthread.php?t=6852

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Old 05-18-2005, 10:14 PM   #19 (permalink)
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You're the man Lou, thanks buddy!
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