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Title: PCIII Mounting on S2R 800
Post by: S2daRk on August 31, 2008, 08:39:54 PM
I just installed a PCIII on my S2R800. The instructions say to mount behind the left side panel, but when I upgraded to an S4R Showa shock, I relocated the coil behind the left side panel.

So I followed the PCIII directions for the S4R and mounted it on the battery right behind the airbox. It seems like a tight fit , but once it's latched down, everything looks good.

Does the unit need some clearance for cooling? Do I need to worry about the tank pad pressing the buttons on the faceplate?
Title: Re: PCIII Mounting on S2R 800
Post by: NAKID on August 31, 2008, 08:47:37 PM
That's where I put mine....
Title: Re: PCIII Mounting on S2R 800
Post by: S2daRk on August 31, 2008, 09:00:44 PM
Can you tell me how the 3 buttons work? I bought my unit used and didn't get a manual. Looked online and all I found was intallation manuals and using the software.

When I press one of the buttons while it's connected to the software it highlights the RPM range, but I don't know what the each button is set at.
Title: Re: PCIII Mounting on S2R 800
Post by: DarkStaR on August 31, 2008, 09:10:59 PM
Maybe it's manufacturing differences, but mine didn't fit well under the tank on the battery.  :-\  I seemed like it was getting smashed.  :-\

I had it under the side panel for a while, but it just seemed like it didn't belong there; however, it was easy for the tech to get to for dyno tuning.

When I removing the oil breather catch tank & relocated the rectifier, I mounted it under the seat.  [thumbsup]
Title: Re: PCIII Mounting on S2R 800
Post by: NAKID on August 31, 2008, 09:52:28 PM
Quote from: DarkStaR on August 31, 2008, 09:10:59 PM
Maybe it's manufacturing differences, but mine didn't fit well under the tank on the battery.  :-\  I seemed like it was getting smashed.  :-\

I had it under the side panel for a while, but it just seemed like it didn't belong there; however, it was easy for the tech to get to for dyno tuning.

When I removing the oil breather catch tank & relocated the rectifier, I mounted it under the seat.  [thumbsup]

It fits just fine if you remove the sound insulation from the bottom of the tank...
Title: Re: PCIII Mounting on S2R 800
Post by: DarkStaR on August 31, 2008, 10:38:38 PM
Quote from: NAKID on August 31, 2008, 09:52:28 PM
It fits just fine if you remove the sound insulation from the bottom of the tank...

That's probably what it was.  I left the sound insulation on because I noticed that it cut down some of the valve noise with the open airbox. 
Title: Re: PCIII Mounting on S2R 800
Post by: uclabiker06 on September 01, 2008, 03:29:07 PM
Apparently everyone likes putting it there for some reason even though it doesn't fit properly.  Just put it in front of your air-box right behind your steering tube.

http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=10398.0 (http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=10398.0)