Power Commander...worth a few hundred bucks? - Motorcycle-Journal Forums

mikesvsix50 · 05-12-2005, 01:26 AM

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.

**inspiron** · 05-12-2005, 03:47 AM

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.

Superbird · 05-12-2005, 05:48 AM

O man it made the biggest difference on my 600

mikesvsix50 · 05-12-2005, 01:46 PM

Nope, still stock exhaust, I plan on getting a D&D or scorpion slip on soon.

SuzukiGirl1 · 05-12-2005, 04:14 PM

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!

I'm a good student, right Nut??

themeatmanlandry · 05-12-2005, 04:16 PM

Which nutz?

**Trapper** · 05-12-2005, 04:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SuzukiGirl1

I'm a good student, right Nut??

Can't you read. She said right nut... not the left one, but the right one.

themeatmanlandry · 05-12-2005, 04:26 PM

I'm baiting -Nut for one of his classic mottos.

LayinLo · 05-12-2005, 10:15 PM

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.

mikesvsix50 · 05-12-2005, 11:31 PM

shocks first eh'? alright...that's why I love this forum...so much knowledge.

**inspiron** · 05-13-2005, 05:28 AM

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.)

Jammer · 05-13-2005, 07:53 AM

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.

mikesvsix50 · 05-13-2005, 03:00 PM

- 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?

**inspiron** · 05-13-2005, 04:59 PM

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.

mikesvsix50 · 05-14-2005, 12:39 AM

How much bigger should I be...I'm around 6' and 170...adjust????

Jammer · 05-17-2005, 09:10 AM

For my Gixxer..the only adjustment I personally made was to the front forks. I left the rear as set standard.

mikesvsix50 · 05-17-2005, 11:01 PM

Cool, I'll look for gxernuts' post.

**Louis** · 05-18-2005, 07:51 AM

Nut's post here:

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

mikesvsix50 · 05-18-2005, 10:14 PM

You're the man Lou, thanks buddy!

05-12-2005, 01:26 AM	#1 (permalink)
mikesvsix50 Kickstand Operator Joined: Apr 2005 Bike: 2005 SV650Somewhat Location: Skokie, IL Posts: 285	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.

05-12-2005, 03:47 AM	#2 (permalink)
inspiron Muscle Biker Joined: Jul 2004 Bike: Blue Suzuki GSX 1400 (2003) Location: Canton Basel-Land, Switzerland (47.4493, 7.76536) Posts: 12,070	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. __________________ There is nothing worse than aggressive stupidity. - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe blog: gsx1400

05-12-2005, 04:14 PM	#5 (permalink)
SuzukiGirl1 Moderatrix Joined: Mar 2004 Bike: 2004 SV650S Location: St. Paul, MN Posts: 2,700	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! I'm a good student, right Nut?? __________________ SuzukiGirl '04 SV650S, Yellow...lovely!!

05-12-2005, 04:16 PM	#6 (permalink)
themeatmanlandry Happy-ass Lunatic Joined: Dec 2003 Bike: 2002 Bandit 600S (Black); 2006 GSXR750 (Black) Location: Memphis Posts: 11,423	Which nutz? __________________ Go to hell

05-12-2005, 04:26 PM	#8 (permalink)
themeatmanlandry Happy-ass Lunatic Joined: Dec 2003 Bike: 2002 Bandit 600S (Black); 2006 GSXR750 (Black) Location: Memphis Posts: 11,423	I'm baiting -Nut for one of his classic mottos. __________________ Go to hell

05-12-2005, 05:48 AM	#3 (permalink)
Superbird Banned Joined: Jan 2005 Bike: 2003 blk/silv GSXR 600 Location: Barksdale Air Force Base Posts: 455	O man it made the biggest difference on my 600

05-12-2005, 01:46 PM	#4 (permalink)
mikesvsix50 Kickstand Operator Joined: Apr 2005 Bike: 2005 SV650Somewhat Location: Skokie, IL Posts: 285	Nope, still stock exhaust, I plan on getting a D&D or scorpion slip on soon.

05-12-2005, 10:15 PM	#9 (permalink)
LayinLo Flipper ( Don't Ask ) Joined: Jul 2004 Bike: Crunchy 02 GSX-R 750 Location: Alabama Posts: 3,936	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.

05-12-2005, 11:31 PM	#10 (permalink)
mikesvsix50 Kickstand Operator Joined: Apr 2005 Bike: 2005 SV650Somewhat Location: Skokie, IL Posts: 285	shocks first eh'? alright...that's why I love this forum...so much knowledge.

05-13-2005, 05:28 AM	#11 (permalink)
inspiron Muscle Biker Joined: Jul 2004 Bike: Blue Suzuki GSX 1400 (2003) Location: Canton Basel-Land, Switzerland (47.4493, 7.76536) Posts: 12,070	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.) __________________ There is nothing worse than aggressive stupidity. - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe blog: gsx1400

05-13-2005, 07:53 AM	#12 (permalink)
Jammer Sprocket Pilot Joined: Jul 2004 Bike: 2004 GSXR 750, 2003 Kawasaki Mean Streak, 2007 Susuzki DRZ400s Location: York, Pennsylvania Posts: 868	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. __________________ 2004 Gixxer 750 2003 Mean Streak 1500 2007 DRZ400S Location: York, Pennsylvania

05-13-2005, 03:00 PM	#13 (permalink)
mikesvsix50 Kickstand Operator Joined: Apr 2005 Bike: 2005 SV650Somewhat Location: Skokie, IL Posts: 285	- 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?

05-13-2005, 04:59 PM	#14 (permalink)
inspiron Muscle Biker Joined: Jul 2004 Bike: Blue Suzuki GSX 1400 (2003) Location: Canton Basel-Land, Switzerland (47.4493, 7.76536) Posts: 12,070	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. __________________ There is nothing worse than aggressive stupidity. - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe blog: gsx1400

05-14-2005, 12:39 AM	#15 (permalink)
mikesvsix50 Kickstand Operator Joined: Apr 2005 Bike: 2005 SV650Somewhat Location: Skokie, IL Posts: 285	How much bigger should I be...I'm around 6' and 170...adjust????

05-17-2005, 09:10 AM	#16 (permalink)
Jammer Sprocket Pilot Joined: Jul 2004 Bike: 2004 GSXR 750, 2003 Kawasaki Mean Streak, 2007 Susuzki DRZ400s Location: York, Pennsylvania Posts: 868	For my Gixxer..the only adjustment I personally made was to the front forks. I left the rear as set standard. __________________ 2004 Gixxer 750 2003 Mean Streak 1500 2007 DRZ400S Location: York, Pennsylvania

05-18-2005, 07:51 AM	#18 (permalink)
Louis Administrator Joined: Sep 2003 Bike: SV650S '05 (Blue) Location: Gatineau, QC, Canada Posts: 10,657	Nut's post here: http://www.suzuki-bikes.com/forum/showthread.php?t=6852 __________________ Louis

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05-17-2005, 11:01 PM	#17 (permalink)
mikesvsix50 Kickstand Operator Joined: Apr 2005 Bike: 2005 SV650Somewhat Location: Skokie, IL Posts: 285	Cool, I'll look for gxernuts' post.

05-18-2005, 10:14 PM	#19 (permalink)
mikesvsix50 Kickstand Operator Joined: Apr 2005 Bike: 2005 SV650Somewhat Location: Skokie, IL Posts: 285	You're the man Lou, thanks buddy!