Power
Commanders:
Most
riders think that getting more power out of
there bike only requires slipping on a muffler,
fitting a K&N air filter, bolting on a power
commander and that’s it. Well how wrong they
are!
To get it
right, don’t forget to take it to your local
“Tuning Link” equipped centre for re-mapping.
Otherwise, you will find out like many others
who just download a map from the internet, it’s
like trying to hit a target with your eyes
closed. The power commander allows you
to tune “your bike” to what it needs here in
Aussie, not some other set-up from halfway around the world.
Cams
and Cam Timing:
When
installing your new cam shaft it always pays to
read the instruction guide that comes in the
box. It’s not just there for padding. Many cams
these day’s have extraordinarily high lifts, so
it pays to check valve to piston clearance as
bent valves are not a good thing to find first
time you try and start your engine. Always use a
good assembly lube when fitting cams, as the
load generated on top-end running gear is
extreme. The lack of a good type of lubricant
will mean certain damage. Also, valve clearance
plays a very important roll in the running of
your engine. It not only gives the correct gap
between the cam and the valve allowing your
valves to close completely, it also plays a big
part in your engines valve timing.
