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**drgibson** · 05-08-2006, 08:28 AM

Ok the Techlusion TFI is installed. I'm awating settings from Tech support. Initially though the bike is more responsive with just the basic settings. I'm gonna run a few tanks through it before I check the fuel mileage.

A side note the best mileage I got was from another gas station the the one I usually use. Same octane level but better mileage. hmmm.

**intimid8er** · 05-08-2006, 08:36 AM

Don don't wait to run a few tanks through it....just follow through with the original plan.

It'll be interesting to see the progression of data.

Pay_The_O · 05-09-2006, 07:17 AM

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Originally Posted by drgibson

tank is 4.5 gallons but I have never been able to put more than 4 gallons in it.

yep we are deffinately talking about 2006

Hardrive is 120gb but only has 104gb
heinz ketchup bottle has 50oz, but only has 47

WHAT IS THIS WORLD COMING TO!!!!

Tim in TN · 05-10-2006, 08:17 AM

drgibson, keep us posted. When are your new pipes due in? My bike has to go to the shop, it keeps blowing fuses for the headlamp and front running lights. Bummer.

**drgibson** · 05-10-2006, 10:12 AM

Well Two tanks were a loss due to me disconnecting the battery so I kept loosingthe mileage. The last tank was a wash due to tuning and testing I only got 32mpg. I filled up last night and we will see how this tank goes now that I have some new settings.

Tim the friggin' pipes are on back order and won't be in for a month, the Air Kit will be in in another week, so I'm told. Better get that thing fixed. You gonna get to the Dragon's Tail in June?

Tim in TN · 05-10-2006, 11:34 AM

I`m not real keen yet on interstate travel. I`ve been on it a couple times and still feel uncomfortable. Do any tow their bikes to the ride, may sound silly, but asking anywho............Oh yeah, would you do the fuel processor again?? How does the bike run after fooling with those adjustments?? I`d like to hear how you like it before I take the plunge..........thanks man.

**intimid8er** · 05-10-2006, 11:41 AM

Don, I'm kinda thinkin' this may be a wash, if not a slight improvement.

Reason: The mods will allow for power to be made faster. I.E. You'll be able to reach your cruising speed with less effort.

Just a "what-if" or "hypothesis" here: Instead of starting at a light and cracking the throttle open, and then hammering it to about three-quarters throttle in 3rd and 4th to reach your cruising speed (stock) for a few seconds, you'll find your cruising speed shows up faster, thusly resulting in less time holding the throttle at three quarters (or whatever you do). That will result in less fuel used.....no?

**drgibson** · 05-10-2006, 01:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by intimid8er

Don, I'm kinda thinkin' this may be a wash, if not a slight improvement.

Reason: The mods will allow for power to be made faster. I.E. You'll be able to reach your cruising speed with less effort.

Just a "what-if" or "hypothesis" here: Instead of starting at a light and cracking the throttle open, and then hammering it to about three-quarters throttle in 3rd and 4th to reach your cruising speed (stock) for a few seconds, you'll find your cruising speed shows up faster, thusly resulting in less time holding the throttle at three quarters (or whatever you do). That will result in less fuel used.....no?

Tim I don't ever give it that much throttle, I might if I was accellerating hard but for ths most part I use about 1/4 throttle.

**drgibson** · 05-10-2006, 01:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tim in TN

I`m not real keen yet on interstate travel. I`ve been on it a couple times and still feel uncomfortable. Do any tow their bikes to the ride, may sound silly, but asking anywho............Oh yeah, would you do the fuel processor again?? How does the bike run after fooling with those adjustments?? I`d like to hear how you like it before I take the plunge..........thanks man.

I will be trailering mine there, But I'd advise you to peactice, practice, practice, in a parking lot and then hit the curves and practice even more.

As far as the controler it eas an easy install if you don't coun't taking off the fuel tank. The main reason I got it was because of the pipes and air kit. Right now it feels more responsive but not alot. Once I get the pipes and air kit I am going to have it dyno'd to achieve Max performance then I'll reset it for max fuel economy for daily driving.

**intimid8er** · 05-10-2006, 02:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drgibson

Tim I don't ever give it that much throttle, I might if I was accellerating hard but for ths most part I use about 1/4 throttle.

That was a theoretical "what if". You get my point though right? You won't be on it as long as you were prior.

**drgibson** · 05-10-2006, 02:07 PM

I told you to stop pointing!!

Yeah, I got it.

**drgibson** · 05-15-2006, 11:59 AM

Ok using the settings that Tech Support gave me netted me a whopping 30mpg so I changed the Air/Fuel Mix and got it back up to 40mpg on the last tank and I did some hard riding on it so I'm back into Fuel Economy mode and we'll see what come of it. The Pipes and the Air Kit will be in this week so more changes to come.

**drgibson** · 05-19-2006, 03:32 PM

Ok the last two tanks.

40mpg no pipes or Air Kit
44mpg W/pipes

I get it dyno'd on Wednesday.

**intimid8er** · 05-19-2006, 04:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drgibson

Ok the last two tanks.

40mpg no pipes or Air Kit
44mpg W/pipes

I get it dyno'd on Wednesday.

So it seems I was right...

The power mods shift your power into a usable range faster. You get into a cruising speed quicker, therefore, using less fuel to propel yourself up to cruising speed.

**drgibson** · 05-19-2006, 04:33 PM

Well actually Trap I would say that it take longer to get up to speed due to the short shifting I'm doing to keep the noise down. I used to shift at about 3,200rpms and now I shift at about 2,000rpms.

**intimid8er** · 05-19-2006, 04:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drgibson

I used to shift at about 3,200rpms and now I shift at about 2,000rpms.

Yes...but you are making more power at 2,000 rpms now, than prior to the change?

**Clint** · 05-19-2006, 04:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by intimid8er

So it seems I was right...

The power mods shift your power into a usable range faster. You get into a cruising speed quicker, therefore, using less fuel to propel yourself up to cruising speed.

I don't think that's quite right. By improving induction and exhaust flow you're making the engine more efficient. Assuming you use only the throttle necessary to accelerate as before (and aren't constantly "testing" the new power), you're making the same power with less fuel.

**intimid8er** · 05-19-2006, 04:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RowdyRed94

I don't think that's quite right. By improving induction and exhaust flow you're making the engine more efficient. Assuming you use only the throttle necessary to accelerate as before (and aren't constantly "testing" the new power), you're making the same power with less fuel.

Thank you for summarizing my point properly! (Not being sarcastic either.) I haven't been able to put together a freakin' cogent thought all day.

**drgibson** · 05-19-2006, 04:51 PM

The quick (pun intended) answer is yes it has more power.

05-08-2006, 08:28 AM	#41 (permalink)
drgibson Antebellum Mod Joined: Jul 2005 Bike: 2008 Kawasaki KLR 650 Location: Dallas, Texas Directly above the center of the earth. Posts: 10,737	Ok the Techlusion TFI is installed. I'm awating settings from Tech support. Initially though the bike is more responsive with just the basic settings. I'm gonna run a few tanks through it before I check the fuel mileage. A side note the best mileage I got was from another gas station the the one I usually use. Same octane level but better mileage. hmmm. __________________ “Please Remember to Kazoo Responsibly.”

05-08-2006, 08:36 AM	#42 (permalink)
intimid8er It's A Conspiracy Joined: May 2005 Bike: '06 XB12X Location: 30 41'47.99" N 83 11'26.54" W Hold My Beer Posts: 10,054	Don don't wait to run a few tanks through it....just follow through with the original plan. It'll be interesting to see the progression of data. __________________ Song Pick of the Week 11/12 Metallica - The Day That Never Comes I had no idea 20% ABV beer could get me drunk so fast!

05-10-2006, 10:12 AM	#45 (permalink)
drgibson Antebellum Mod Joined: Jul 2005 Bike: 2008 Kawasaki KLR 650 Location: Dallas, Texas Directly above the center of the earth. Posts: 10,737	Well Two tanks were a loss due to me disconnecting the battery so I kept loosingthe mileage. The last tank was a wash due to tuning and testing I only got 32mpg. I filled up last night and we will see how this tank goes now that I have some new settings. Tim the friggin' pipes are on back order and won't be in for a month, the Air Kit will be in in another week, so I'm told. Better get that thing fixed. You gonna get to the Dragon's Tail in June? __________________ “Please Remember to Kazoo Responsibly.”

05-10-2006, 11:34 AM	#46 (permalink)
Tim in TN Where Am I ? Joined: Mar 2006 Bike: 2004 Suzuki Marauder 1600 Vance & Hines Big Shots w/quiet baffles Location: Memphis, Tennessee Posts: 38	I`m not real keen yet on interstate travel. I`ve been on it a couple times and still feel uncomfortable. Do any tow their bikes to the ride, may sound silly, but asking anywho............Oh yeah, would you do the fuel processor again?? How does the bike run after fooling with those adjustments?? I`d like to hear how you like it before I take the plunge..........thanks man. Last edited by Tim in TN; 05-10-2006 at 11:37 AM.

05-10-2006, 11:41 AM	#47 (permalink)
intimid8er It's A Conspiracy Joined: May 2005 Bike: '06 XB12X Location: 30 41'47.99" N 83 11'26.54" W Hold My Beer Posts: 10,054	Don, I'm kinda thinkin' this may be a wash, if not a slight improvement. Reason: The mods will allow for power to be made faster. I.E. You'll be able to reach your cruising speed with less effort. Just a "what-if" or "hypothesis" here: Instead of starting at a light and cracking the throttle open, and then hammering it to about three-quarters throttle in 3rd and 4th to reach your cruising speed (stock) for a few seconds, you'll find your cruising speed shows up faster, thusly resulting in less time holding the throttle at three quarters (or whatever you do). That will result in less fuel used.....no? __________________ Song Pick of the Week 11/12 Metallica - The Day That Never Comes I had no idea 20% ABV beer could get me drunk so fast!

05-10-2006, 08:17 AM	#44 (permalink)
Tim in TN Where Am I ? Joined: Mar 2006 Bike: 2004 Suzuki Marauder 1600 Vance & Hines Big Shots w/quiet baffles Location: Memphis, Tennessee Posts: 38	drgibson, keep us posted. When are your new pipes due in? My bike has to go to the shop, it keeps blowing fuses for the headlamp and front running lights. Bummer.

05-10-2006, 02:07 PM	#51 (permalink)
drgibson Antebellum Mod Joined: Jul 2005 Bike: 2008 Kawasaki KLR 650 Location: Dallas, Texas Directly above the center of the earth. Posts: 10,737	I told you to stop pointing!! Yeah, I got it. __________________ “Please Remember to Kazoo Responsibly.”

05-15-2006, 11:59 AM	#52 (permalink)
drgibson Antebellum Mod Joined: Jul 2005 Bike: 2008 Kawasaki KLR 650 Location: Dallas, Texas Directly above the center of the earth. Posts: 10,737	Ok using the settings that Tech Support gave me netted me a whopping 30mpg so I changed the Air/Fuel Mix and got it back up to 40mpg on the last tank and I did some hard riding on it so I'm back into Fuel Economy mode and we'll see what come of it. The Pipes and the Air Kit will be in this week so more changes to come. __________________ “Please Remember to Kazoo Responsibly.”

05-19-2006, 03:32 PM	#53 (permalink)
drgibson Antebellum Mod Joined: Jul 2005 Bike: 2008 Kawasaki KLR 650 Location: Dallas, Texas Directly above the center of the earth. Posts: 10,737	Ok the last two tanks. 40mpg no pipes or Air Kit 44mpg W/pipes I get it dyno'd on Wednesday. __________________ “Please Remember to Kazoo Responsibly.”

05-19-2006, 04:33 PM	#55 (permalink)
drgibson Antebellum Mod Joined: Jul 2005 Bike: 2008 Kawasaki KLR 650 Location: Dallas, Texas Directly above the center of the earth. Posts: 10,737	Well actually Trap I would say that it take longer to get up to speed due to the short shifting I'm doing to keep the noise down. I used to shift at about 3,200rpms and now I shift at about 2,000rpms. __________________ “Please Remember to Kazoo Responsibly.”

05-19-2006, 04:51 PM	#59 (permalink)
drgibson Antebellum Mod Joined: Jul 2005 Bike: 2008 Kawasaki KLR 650 Location: Dallas, Texas Directly above the center of the earth. Posts: 10,737	The quick (pun intended) answer is yes it has more power. __________________ “Please Remember to Kazoo Responsibly.”

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