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RE: Yes Virginia, there is a speed limit. - FUZZY_imp - 06-06-2013

(06-06-2013, 09:13 AM)Lord Popgun_imp Wrote: Fuzzy,

How does a Power Commander work?
It can remove top speed limiter, modify rev limiter, change air/fuel ratio's that would be required if doing any intake/air box mods. It allows you to put it on a dyno to get it set up for your combination of mods. Last I looked they didn't have any base maps yet. It would come as stock map but you can still remove top limiter.


http://www.powercommander.com/powercommander/powercommanders.aspx?mk=19&mdl=608&yr=2013&pc=16-040&mk-n=Honda&mdl-n=CB1100&pc-ver=PCV&add-mdlyrid=16-040&add-mdlyrid2=16-040&fullstr=16-040&prod-type=Powercommander%20V%20(Coming%20Soon)


RE: Yes Virginia, there is a speed limit. - FUZZY_imp - 06-06-2013

BTW. The PCV isn't available, says "coming soon". They can be had for $289 so don't pay 400.


RE: Yes Virginia, there is a speed limit. - Buffalorider_imp - 06-06-2013

Had mine out on a stretch of nice straight & level of road and tested the limit on mine. Sure enough it kicked in at 115 and released when speed dropped below 110. Pretty disappointing on a machine that clearly had more than a little grunt left.
A PowerCommander is apparently in our future.


RE: Yes Virginia, there is a speed limit. - the Ferret - 06-06-2013

HA.... Never plan on going that fast so I just saved $ 400 ( or $289) woohoo


RE: Yes Virginia, there is a speed limit. - CB4ME_imp - 06-06-2013

Honda should release ECU maps to US dealers that remove the limiter. Then we could have our ECUs remapped during a quick and inexpensive visit to the shop. Think that will ever happen?


RE: Yes Virginia, there is a speed limit. - ApathyCurve_imp - 06-07-2013

Yeah, I bounced off it the other day on the enclosed HOV. I'd had it up to 110 before, but hadn't an opportunity to push higher. I got on the HOV early (about 3pm) and had five miles of barrier-isolated unoccupied road ahead, so I let 'er rip. Sure enough, it bounces off the 115 indicated. Pretty hard, too. By which I mean there's plenty of oomph left. I maintain this bike could easily clear 135mph without that limiter.

Even so, I'll probably not be buying a PC. I didn't really get this one for speed. If that was my interest, I'd have purchased a CBR again. I got the CB for style and comfortable workday commuting, and it does that admirably. I can get into all the hijinks trouble I want below 100mph. But I'd be interested to see how the bike does with the limiter removed at a drag track, just for kicks.


RE: Yes Virginia, there is a speed limit. - furious_blue_imp - 06-07-2013

(06-07-2013, 03:44 AM)ApathyCurve_imp Wrote: Yeah, I bounced off it the other day on the enclosed HOV. I'd had it up to 110 before, but hadn't an opportunity to push higher. I got on the HOV early (about 3pm) and had five miles of barrier-isolated unoccupied road ahead, so I let 'er rip. Sure enough, it bounces off the 115 indicated. Pretty hard, too. By which I mean there's plenty of oomph left. I maintain this bike could easily clear 135mph without that limiter.

Even so, I'll probably not be buying a PC. I didn't really get this one for speed. If that was my interest, I'd have purchased a CBR again. I got the CB for style and comfortable workday commuting, and it does that admirably. I can get into all the hijinks trouble I want below 100mph. But I'd be interested to see how the bike does with the limiter removed at a drag track, just for kicks.

I'm like minded. Going faster is better on a bike that was meant to go faster: bigger and higher rated rubber, better more suitable suspension, etc..


RE: Yes Virginia, there is a speed limit. - Lord Popgun - 06-07-2013

(06-06-2013, 09:00 PM)The ferret_imp Wrote: HA.... Never plan on going that fast so I just saved $ 400 ( or $289) woohoo

Yeah, me too!! So now I'm thinking that the lock I got and the sliders I'm going to order are pretty much free?Rolleyes


RE: Yes Virginia, there is a speed limit. - FUZZY_imp - 06-07-2013

(06-01-2013, 01:48 PM)FUZZY_imp Wrote: Tks! Yea my ZRX1200 would do 125 in 2nd. Once I get exhaust it will be time for a Power Commander to eliminate the 112 bs. Not that I need to ride @ that speed I just believe in having all that is available so "I" can determine how to use it.

(06-07-2013, 09:49 AM)furious_blue_imp Wrote:
(06-07-2013, 03:44 AM)ApathyCurve_imp Wrote: Yeah, I bounced off it the other day on the enclosed HOV. I'd had it up to 110 before, but hadn't an opportunity to push higher. I got on the HOV early (about 3pm) and had five miles of barrier-isolated unoccupied road ahead, so I let 'er rip. Sure enough, it bounces off the 115 indicated. Pretty hard, too. By which I mean there's plenty of oomph left. I maintain this bike could easily clear 135mph without that limiter.

Even so, I'll probably not be buying a PC. I didn't really get this one for speed. If that was my interest, I'd have purchased a CBR again. I got the CB for style and comfortable workday commuting, and it does that admirably. I can get into all the hijinks trouble I want below 100mph. But I'd be interested to see how the bike does with the limiter removed at a drag track, just for kicks.

I'm like minded. Going faster is better on a bike that was meant to go faster: bigger and higher rated rubber, better more suitable suspension, etc..

I'm like minded. Going faster is better on a bike that was meant to go faster: bigger and higher rated rubber, better more suitable suspension, etc..
I'm not a speed freak either. The stock tires are Z rated(149+ mph) which is well within capabilities. The suspension is actually quiet respectable & capable. Think I'll be Stalin' south of 80 99% of the time. I'll still have a PC for tuning capabilities.


RE: Yes Virginia, there is a speed limit. - the Ferret - 06-07-2013

(06-07-2013, 10:21 AM)Lord Popgun_imp Wrote:
(06-06-2013, 09:00 PM)The ferret_imp Wrote: HA.... Never plan on going that fast so I just saved $ 400 ( or $289) woohoo

Yeah, me too!! So now I'm thinking that the lock I got and the sliders I'm going to order are pretty much free?Rolleyes

Yeah, me too!! So now I'm thinking that the lock I got and the sliders I'm going to order are pretty much free?Rolleyes

That's the spirit. Big Grin