Was just going a little work on the bike and had the seat off so I could see the PC II (yes 2) on my '00 900.
When it's on, there's a stack of LEDs that light up in relation to how much throttle you're giving the bike. At zero throttle the zero LED is on, as soon as I start to twist the LEDs start to climb as they should.
But the top out at a bit less than 2/3s of the range when the throttle tube is at 100% twist.
Bike runs fine, and doesn't seem like it's not getting full throttle - though I haven't really had it out for any hard ride since I had it in the shop. While it was in the shop the idle was adjusted since it was too low.
Is this a sign that my TPS isn't getting a full read? The instructions for the PC II are pretty sparse, and there doesn't seem to be any way to recalibrate that range in the PC 2.
Normal. It does not reach the top during KOEO throttle application. What you do want to check is in the PC III software, that the open and closed throttle positions are set properly. This is never correct and needs to be manually set per bike. It should read 0 at closed and 100% at full open. You need a laptop to plug in to the bike with the software on it. Where are you located? You can come by and I'll set it for ya... I'm in Sonoma.
Hahah, I appreciate the offer - but I'm not where close. I live outside of DC - so if you're ready for a cross country jaunt, then sure.
I'll have to see if I can track down my disk... Pretty sure I got it from the former owner and put it some place *safe*
Hmmm, cross country on an S4RS, tempting.... replied to your PM.
Replied to you PM - but for anyone else who might know.
I've got a PC II (serial) and I downloaded the appropriate software (according to dyno jet) - but cant' find anything that's obviously for recalibrating the throttle. For comparison I downloaded the PCIII (usb) software - and it's got a menu entry "PowerCommander Tools" that has a calibration tool, that the older version doesn't.
Anyone familiar with the older tech? This would be an easy task with a PCIII but the II seems a bit more stubborn.
Nothing in the "utilities" or "options" menus after connecting to the unit thru the software?
Still TBD. Loks like I'm going to need a USB to serial converter dongle to make this happen anyways. The PC lappy I have access to doesn't sport a serial port (shocking!)
Quote from: yuu on June 17, 2008, 07:05:27 AM
Still TBD. Loks like I'm going to need a USB to serial converter dongle to make this happen anyways. The PC lappy I have access to doesn't sport a serial port (shocking!)
Might want to ask the PowerCommander guys which one they recommend, sometimes the aftermarket electronic devices are a bit finicky about them.
Perhaps some of the folks here have a good recommendation too.
I've got no FHE with this on PowerCommander, but my Daytona Sensors AF meter was picky, according to them.
Quote from: yuu on June 17, 2008, 07:05:27 AM
The PC lappy I have access to doesn't sport a serial port (shocking!)
Not really... ;D Pretty soon, PS2 ports will be long gone as well.
I know, just goofin' and a little bummed by the fact I've got this hassle with my legacy tech. Oh well. Time to email DynoJets Customer support over my lunch
Quote from: yuu on June 17, 2008, 11:01:59 AM
I know, just goofin' and a little bummed by the fact I've got this hassle with my legacy tech. Oh well. Time to email DynoJets Customer support over my lunch
I know you were mesin' [evil] Sorry for the hassle you've got with it. Def give em a call, the function may not even be avail on your PCII. It is amazing how much diff this simple adj makes for idle and throttle smoothness. maybe time to upgrade to a III? You would get the ability to run an advanced map as well....
Quote from: hypurone on June 18, 2008, 06:34:20 AM
I know you were mesin' [evil] Sorry for the hassle you've got with it. Def give em a call, the function may not even be avail on your PCII. It is amazing how much diff this simple adj makes for idle and throttle smoothness. maybe time to upgrade to a III? You would get the ability to run an advanced map as well....
Perhaps it is... grrr. I dropped them and emial via their web form yesterday - no response as of yet. I'll try the phone a little later.
I think it's got to have that facility *somewhere*, there's enough variation in the TPS voltage (depending on where it's set) to make it necessary IMO.
Just spoke to a helpful fella from Dyno jet. The have had people use the USB to serial converter successfully, to connect a newer lap top to a 'legacy' PC - just gotta make sure you get those drivers with the cable.
He wasn't 100% sure about adjusting the throttle stops.. but I'll find out.
Quote from: yuu on June 18, 2008, 11:56:25 AM
He wasn't 100% sure about adjusting the throttle stops.. but I'll find out.
Get 'em!! ;D
Tick toc - my cable won't arrive until monday. Let you know what happens then.
Ok, cable arrived while I was at work, so I borrowed a lappy for the experiment.
The USB to serial cable installed after 1 false start with the drivers.. the documentation wasn't right. But I got it installed.
Hooked up the bike to the compy and powered everything up. Power Commander software 2.7.8 ran just like it should through the converter. Once the software was actually communicating with the Power Commander unit - an option did appear to let one adjust the throttle 0 and 100 points.
But, I didn't need to. The software was displaying 0 when it throttle was closed and 100% at WFO. I went though the set procedure anyways... but it stayed the same. The LEDs still only read up to the 7th.. but the compy displayed the proper values.
Awesome! At least you know you're getting full range of use when the system is in run mode. It IS normal for the bars NOT to reach the top so don't worry about that part. At least the throttle positions are set up correctly! [thumbsup]