Re: How about 1998

[Ben Barkow <dr.ben@xxxxxxxxx>]

My first-hand knowledge is limited to the R1100S.

The Techlusion is a $250 box that functionally sits on top of your 
injectors. Based on four easily set and natural-feeling adjusters, you 
can add as much or as little fuel as you want. Some models disconnect 
the O2 sensor and some use it in a commercially-secret way. The 
enrichment adds to general drivability. Really good fix.

Power Commander III is a $600 box that functionally sits on top of the 
ECU. Interacting mysteriously with the ECU fueling program, it 
substitutes its own programmable fueling rules OR provides a far better 
closed-loop wide-band-O2-based operation. Can add or subtract gas and 
although the thought would make all of their customers retch, might 
make an ideal enviro-econo patch for modified bikes. There may soon 
also be a module for ignition timing and that would be great for power. 
Not feasible, not much better than Techlusion, power band needs no 
precision to maximize power, and crazy computer and dyno procedure to 
adjust.

Other boxes on the horizon.

Best no-fuss fix may be simply disconnecting the O2 sensor. Simple as 
that. Better is switchable sensor. Better is scalable op-amp O2 sensor 
input (90% good start point).

See my Air to Fuel Ratio write-up which has real data.

http://bigmail.ica.net/users/barkow@xxxxxxx/Ben's%20bike%20files/


Ben
Toronto

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