Pensacola area riders

Then yoirs will look something like this....



Hints:
loosen pinch bolts
Open gap with wedge
insert special tool OR find right size spark plug and turn it around.
Use pipe wrench of approporiate size and turn lefty to looseeee
unthread axel
hammer axel through hub
remove brake caliper (so tire will clear)
lift front end and remove tire

snap - took me three hours- four changes of cloths- and a trip to Lowes....

Sure do like that high-tech air assisted hydraulic comealong chain fall jack thats holding your baby up

You shouldn't have any trouble... I used a 4' pipe wrench to put it back on

Didn't want it falling off on ya Buddy! I tightened the valves down the same way, so you should be good to go for awhile

Vic - when I installed the power commander on my DL1000, it was a TIGHT fit trying to get my big fat fingers up into where they needed to be. You may want to take the tank off... it might make that op a lil easier.

YES! What Pete says.

Also, while you have the tank off, change your air filter.
Here's a must read "How to change your air filter on a VStrom" website.
Changing the air filter requires taking the fairing/tank off.

http://www.vstrom.info/Smf/index.php/topic,7566.0.html

Your Welcome!

Thanks guys good info.

I actually installed the PC without removing the tank but good info for the air filter.

PC has done nothing for me so far but Im trying different maps...

Scorpions look awesome.. cant wait to try em..

Now for crimping chain tool and Im done...

I think I still have MAPS I used for mine... Want me to look?

Thanks but not right now... gonna see how these work out first.

1. I think therefore I am (Cogito ergo sum)

2. You can't watch too many cowboy movies;

3. If it has teats or an engine, sooner or later, it's gonna give you trouble;

4. A cat will get on the counter;

5. If it has threads, it needs locktite or anti-sieze. (there's no in-between)

6. If it floats, flies, or fux, you're better of renting it.

It has always been thus.

(these are the only fruits of an undergraduate Philosophy minor, so far. Of course, it's only been 41 years since I got it, so there's still hope.)

I'm hyper-skeptical about these devices and wonder if anyone has done a genuinely objective test on 'em. Other than the manufacturer, of course, whose 'objectivity' is coated with self-interest.

They are all the rage down at the Harley shop: all of my Harley-riding buds swear by them. Given the "loud pipes save lives" and the "If I have to explain, you wouldn't understand" credo/culture found in those circles, it seems to me that skepticism is demanded.

When I enounter 'em on a used bike, I put 'em on eBay for a c-note and throw in shipping.

Hal, The DL1000 has a known lean condition that causes surging around 3500 rpm. Often made worse by the install of sweet sounding pipes. What I did with the PC on mine was add a little extra fuel in the midrange to eliminate this surging. Worked like a charm. I also had a "let-r-rip" map that was pretty aggressive, but fuel economy suffered. When Dr.Z bought the bike it was set up on the just a little extra fuel in the mid range, and down low. Made the big bike snappy off idle, and cruise smooth on the road. top end was pretty much stock because it loved to be short shifted so I never really saw the upper end of the tach. Dunno if Eloy has played with it much since he's had it, but he hasn't wanted his money back- yet

I haven't screwed around with it at all. The bike runs great and usually averages 40-42mpg.

I havent had a chance to try anything new yet! I did hook up to computer to see that existing map was wrong for my bike as far as the NOTEs go. I figured out how to change maps to one with at least my year bike and aftermarket exhause but havent tried it yet since bike is apart but going bac to gether soon.

I do know the JD Tuner made a huge difference in my 5 hunny.... But I am still temped to play with it... much easier than fiddling with jets and needles...

Up date later...

Tony, Lee Glaze said hi

Ahhh nothing like getting on the trail at 7 am before it gets hot!



Little 50 mile loop Vic gave us worked out great!

Glad ya'll had a good ride, I blew the horn at you on my way past Mickey's this morning.

Hey Brett, I thought that was you lol!

Were you on your way to work?