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RE: Performance upgrades.
#21

(03-31-2023, 07:17 AM)Motomike7_imp Wrote:
(03-15-2023, 09:24 AM)Nachodaddy_imp Wrote: Welcome to the Forum, Motomike7. You will find good company and plenty of folk from all over the world offering their help and suggestions for your project. What year and model cb1100 are you riding/wrenching?

Its a 2014. sorry for my radio silence. I set it up to email me when or if someone responded to the thread and I never got any so I assumed nobody said anything haha. I have to clear that up with a few people now so I don't look like a d nozzle.
(03-31-2023, 06:26 AM)The ferret_imp Wrote:
(03-31-2023, 05:45 AM)PowerDubs_imp Wrote: What happened to this guy?

Makes an interesting first post...gets responses from fellow like minded people (and some not so much) but never comes back....

He was on the forum at 10:54 am this morning? Maybe he's the shy type lol

He was on the forum at 10:54 am this morning? Maybe he's the shy type lol
sorry all, Im trying to reply to people as i see it haha. I thought I had it set to send me an email if someone replied to the thread and never got any emails so I assumed nobody responded. not trying to ignore people.

If not mistaken, you may have to go to user cp (left upper corner), then in miscellaneous (left bottom) click on subscribed threads and check the one you want, I guess?


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RE: Performance upgrades.
#22

(03-31-2023, 07:05 AM)PowerDubs_imp Wrote: Meters fading...eh, maybe he said screw it and bought new ones- or used on Ebay.

I can see where delving into electronics is intimidating to most.

Performance though? Simple in comparison and multifaceted in it's approach.

So- Mike isn't / wasn't 'shy'- he knew the avenues to attack - and knew there would be nannies here to poo poo on his quest.

Did he just decide to go it alone?

Did he decide to not participate here because for some odd reason this is an 'anti' performance friendly place?

I'd assume he is still alive. I'd assume he still has the bike.

But things like this-

(03-15-2023, 11:46 PM)obleo_imp Wrote: Draw more flies with sugar than vinegar.


and this-

(03-18-2023, 01:48 AM)Charlie Bravo_imp Wrote: That is a pretty intense quest, sort of like asking a Catalina 36 to perform like a J109. Just not built to do it, but it's your bike, so go head on! I modded the exhaust and intake on the Kawi Vulcan 1500 I used to have, using only what I had in my garage, which is nowhere near as nice as your set up, so have fun!


Are off putting.

Especially as these bikes age- they are going to be bought by younger people who may not have been able to afford them new...heck, may not have had their license a decade ago.... but want to play.

Relegating what is a true UJM to 'not built for that' is both ignorant and insulting to both to the heritage of what these bikes were 45-50 years ago and what THEY STILL ARE NOW- and the people that WANT TO MAKE IT THEIR OWN WAY- Universal.

Personally that B.S. old man mindset pi**es me off MUCH more than saying a word that is banned here= but can be heard everywhere else, tv, movies, on any street, at any store...

Come back Mike!! We need more motorheads here! It's a F-ING MOTORCYCLE after all- not a beige Camry.


and this-

(03-18-2023, 01:48 AM)Charlie Bravo_imp Wrote: That is a pretty intense quest, sort of like asking a Catalina 36 to perform like a J109. Just not built to do it, but it's your bike, so go head on! I modded the exhaust and intake on the Kawi Vulcan 1500 I used to have, using only what I had in my garage, which is nowhere near as nice as your set up, so have fun!


Are off putting.

Especially as these bikes age- they are going to be bought by younger people who may not have been able to afford them new...heck, may not have had their license a decade ago.... but want to play.

Relegating what is a true UJM to 'not built for that' is both ignorant and insulting to both to the heritage of what these bikes were 45-50 years ago and what THEY STILL ARE NOW- and the people that WANT TO MAKE IT THEIR OWN WAY- Universal.

Personally that B.S. old man mindset pi**es me off MUCH more than saying a word that is banned here= but can be heard everywhere else, tv, movies, on any street, at any store...

Come back Mike!! We need more motorheads here! It's a F-ING MOTORCYCLE after all- not a beige Camry.
It is I, back from the shadow realm haha. I appreciate you all an apologize for the lack of responses, I thought I had it set to send me an email if someone replied and never got any emails so assumed the post was ignored. I couldn't agree more with your statement about the UJMs and that is exactly why I bought this bike. I am very young, so in the forums im usually wrong no matter what I say lol. ill be 20 in a month, but I love the old bikes and the old style. I had been working and saving up for a long time and was able to buy the 1100 outright as a result, I wanted something reliable, old school styled, and at least decently quick. I have many bikes, some work some don't, mostly old bikes late 70s early 80s, and oh boy those forums are much worse for me lol. I love building bikes and im not the best with them but I couldnt see myself doing anything else and I hope to pick up vintage racing in the next year or so with a 78 kz650 im building. I get where some people are coming from, where these bikes weren't built for it. Thats true and completely fair to say however thats not the spirit of these bikes like you said. im just trying to get knowledge where I can and go from there.
(03-31-2023, 07:40 AM)peterbaron_imp Wrote:
(03-31-2023, 07:17 AM)Motomike7_imp Wrote:
(03-15-2023, 09:24 AM)Nachodaddy_imp Wrote: Welcome to the Forum, Motomike7. You will find good company and plenty of folk from all over the world offering their help and suggestions for your project. What year and model cb1100 are you riding/wrenching?

Its a 2014. sorry for my radio silence. I set it up to email me when or if someone responded to the thread and I never got any so I assumed nobody said anything haha. I have to clear that up with a few people now so I don't look like a d nozzle.
(03-31-2023, 06:26 AM)The ferret_imp Wrote:
(03-31-2023, 05:45 AM)PowerDubs_imp Wrote: What happened to this guy?

Makes an interesting first post...gets responses from fellow like minded people (and some not so much) but never comes back....

He was on the forum at 10:54 am this morning? Maybe he's the shy type lol

He was on the forum at 10:54 am this morning? Maybe he's the shy type lol
sorry all, Im trying to reply to people as i see it haha. I thought I had it set to send me an email if someone replied to the thread and never got any emails so I assumed nobody responded. not trying to ignore people.

If not mistaken, you may have to go to user cp (left upper corner), then in miscellaneous (left bottom) click on subscribed threads and check the one you want, I guess?

If not mistaken, you may have to go to user cp (left upper corner), then in miscellaneous (left bottom) click on subscribed threads and check the one you want, I guess?
thank you, I will try this.
(03-31-2023, 07:37 AM)PowerDubs_imp Wrote: Glad your back.

If you want performance, there are a few of us here.

Mine is a 2014 as well.

[Image: d24237c3dab3f367de8b27547dc29525.jpg]


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

thank you, what kind of results have you seen and is there any tips on what to avoid or go for? im not expecting much, just unrestricting it as a whole.
(03-16-2023, 12:41 AM)m in sc_imp Wrote: @ MIKE, I GET IT. i get the same stuff from the rivet counters on the vintage stuff. that being said, Powerdubs has gone the furthest, by far, with great results, but IMHO, the next step is to get headwork done which i think he has in the plans. Curious to see where you go with this. also very curious as to where the ECM reflash above goes since no one else can do it anymore.

word of advice, IF you go with a power commander, the 6 has a lot of.. issues. I know, I fought with them a LOT getting it to work right on my bike. (there's a whole thread on here about and my complaints). I finally did get it to do what i wanted to, but I'm probably not going any further power mod wise on this bike. The PC5 was a better unit IMHO.

good luck with it! Beer

thank you, yes the more I hear about the difficulties flashing the more skeptical I get of this shop. Why can nobody flash these bikes anymore?
(03-15-2023, 06:45 AM)1973cb750_imp Wrote: What kinda tune and who's doing the tune curious

Place called Gooch's Motorcycle repair in Hendersonville Tn, USA.

I called 2 separate times about a week apart. I asked if they could flash it to remove the speed limiter and tune the bike. I was quoted $700 as their flat rate for dyno tuning. In fact they are the only people in Middle TN that dyno tune bikes other than A harley dealer and they wont work on ye ole rice bikes.


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RE: Performance upgrades.
#23

Scroll back to page one... you'll see my last dyno chart...and I have a LOT more in the works.

And just last week thanks to another member here- we are now able to read and write the ECU...so tuning is no longer an issue for most basic stuff.

I have a 'tuned' ECU and can read it...others can now write it.

Just keep in mind that the tuned ecu was done on a basic bike... so I use it only for an advanced ign curve, raised rev limiter, no top speed limiter....but I use a Dynojet Power Commander w/ autotune for my fueling.

You joined at the right time... the next couple months are going to be ....interesting....
EDIT- and I *LOVE* that you are 19.

There are many here that should be ashamed of what they've become in their old age...

They don't need to participate in the adventure of youth...but to box it in, shut it down... like the flower power generation growing up to be exactly what they used to push back against.


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RE: Performance upgrades.
#24

(03-31-2023, 07:59 AM)PowerDubs_imp Wrote: Scroll back to page one... you'll see my last dyno chart...and I have a LOT more in the works.

And just last week thanks to another member here- we are now able to read and write the ECU...so tuning is no longer an issue for most basic stuff.

I have a 'tuned' ECU and can read it...others can now write it.

Just keep in mind that the tuned ecu was done on a basic bike... so I use it only for an advanced ign curve, raised rev limiter, no top speed limiter....but I use a Dynojet Power Commander w/ autotune for my fueling.

You joined at the right time... the next couple months are going to be ....interesting....
EDIT- and I *LOVE* that you are 19.

There are many here that should be ashamed of what they've become in their old age...

They don't need to participate in the adventure of youth...but to box it in, shut it down... like the flower power generation growing up to be exactly what they used to push back against.

Youll have to forgive my ignorance a little, despite me not being old enough to drink I am much more experienced with carburetors than efi, when you say that we can now read and write the ecu what does that imply? does this mean any dyno shop should be able to tune my bike or is it something ill have to learn in my garage? Im not opposed to learning, I just really do not want ot mess up this bike and would much prefer someone experienced to do it lol


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RE: Performance upgrades.
#25

(03-31-2023, 07:44 AM)Motomike7_imp Wrote:
(03-31-2023, 07:05 AM)PowerDubs_imp Wrote: Meters fading...eh, maybe he said screw it and bought new ones- or used on Ebay.

I can see where delving into electronics is intimidating to most.

Performance though? Simple in comparison and multifaceted in it's approach.

So- Mike isn't / wasn't 'shy'- he knew the avenues to attack - and knew there would be nannies here to poo poo on his quest.

Did he just decide to go it alone?

Did he decide to not participate here because for some odd reason this is an 'anti' performance friendly place?

I'd assume he is still alive. I'd assume he still has the bike.

But things like this-

(03-15-2023, 11:46 PM)obleo_imp Wrote: Draw more flies with sugar than vinegar.


and this-

(03-18-2023, 01:48 AM)Charlie Bravo_imp Wrote: That is a pretty intense quest, sort of like asking a Catalina 36 to perform like a J109. Just not built to do it, but it's your bike, so go head on! I modded the exhaust and intake on the Kawi Vulcan 1500 I used to have, using only what I had in my garage, which is nowhere near as nice as your set up, so have fun!


Are off putting.

Especially as these bikes age- they are going to be bought by younger people who may not have been able to afford them new...heck, may not have had their license a decade ago.... but want to play.

Relegating what is a true UJM to 'not built for that' is both ignorant and insulting to both to the heritage of what these bikes were 45-50 years ago and what THEY STILL ARE NOW- and the people that WANT TO MAKE IT THEIR OWN WAY- Universal.

Personally that B.S. old man mindset pi**es me off MUCH more than saying a word that is banned here= but can be heard everywhere else, tv, movies, on any street, at any store...

Come back Mike!! We need more motorheads here! It's a F-ING MOTORCYCLE after all- not a beige Camry.


and this-

(03-18-2023, 01:48 AM)Charlie Bravo_imp Wrote: That is a pretty intense quest, sort of like asking a Catalina 36 to perform like a J109. Just not built to do it, but it's your bike, so go head on! I modded the exhaust and intake on the Kawi Vulcan 1500 I used to have, using only what I had in my garage, which is nowhere near as nice as your set up, so have fun!


Are off putting.

Especially as these bikes age- they are going to be bought by younger people who may not have been able to afford them new...heck, may not have had their license a decade ago.... but want to play.

Relegating what is a true UJM to 'not built for that' is both ignorant and insulting to both to the heritage of what these bikes were 45-50 years ago and what THEY STILL ARE NOW- and the people that WANT TO MAKE IT THEIR OWN WAY- Universal.

Personally that B.S. old man mindset pi**es me off MUCH more than saying a word that is banned here= but can be heard everywhere else, tv, movies, on any street, at any store...

Come back Mike!! We need more motorheads here! It's a F-ING MOTORCYCLE after all- not a beige Camry.
It is I, back from the shadow realm haha. I appreciate you all an apologize for the lack of responses, I thought I had it set to send me an email if someone replied and never got any emails so assumed the post was ignored. I couldn't agree more with your statement about the UJMs and that is exactly why I bought this bike. I am very young, so in the forums im usually wrong no matter what I say lol. ill be 20 in a month, but I love the old bikes and the old style. I had been working and saving up for a long time and was able to buy the 1100 outright as a result, I wanted something reliable, old school styled, and at least decently quick. I have many bikes, some work some don't, mostly old bikes late 70s early 80s, and oh boy those forums are much worse for me lol. I love building bikes and im not the best with them but I couldnt see myself doing anything else and I hope to pick up vintage racing in the next year or so with a 78 kz650 im building. I get where some people are coming from, where these bikes weren't built for it. Thats true and completely fair to say however thats not the spirit of these bikes like you said. im just trying to get knowledge where I can and go from there.
(03-31-2023, 07:40 AM)peterbaron_imp Wrote:
(03-31-2023, 07:17 AM)Motomike7_imp Wrote:
(03-15-2023, 09:24 AM)Nachodaddy_imp Wrote: Welcome to the Forum, Motomike7. You will find good company and plenty of folk from all over the world offering their help and suggestions for your project. What year and model cb1100 are you riding/wrenching?

Its a 2014. sorry for my radio silence. I set it up to email me when or if someone responded to the thread and I never got any so I assumed nobody said anything haha. I have to clear that up with a few people now so I don't look like a d nozzle.
(03-31-2023, 06:26 AM)The ferret_imp Wrote:
(03-31-2023, 05:45 AM)PowerDubs_imp Wrote: What happened to this guy?

Makes an interesting first post...gets responses from fellow like minded people (and some not so much) but never comes back....

He was on the forum at 10:54 am this morning? Maybe he's the shy type lol

He was on the forum at 10:54 am this morning? Maybe he's the shy type lol
sorry all, Im trying to reply to people as i see it haha. I thought I had it set to send me an email if someone replied to the thread and never got any emails so I assumed nobody responded. not trying to ignore people.

If not mistaken, you may have to go to user cp (left upper corner), then in miscellaneous (left bottom) click on subscribed threads and check the one you want, I guess?

If not mistaken, you may have to go to user cp (left upper corner), then in miscellaneous (left bottom) click on subscribed threads and check the one you want, I guess?
thank you, I will try this.
(03-31-2023, 07:37 AM)PowerDubs_imp Wrote: Glad your back.

If you want performance, there are a few of us here.

Mine is a 2014 as well.

[Image: d24237c3dab3f367de8b27547dc29525.jpg]


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

thank you, what kind of results have you seen and is there any tips on what to avoid or go for? im not expecting much, just unrestricting it as a whole.
(03-16-2023, 12:41 AM)m in sc_imp Wrote: @ MIKE, I GET IT. i get the same stuff from the rivet counters on the vintage stuff. that being said, Powerdubs has gone the furthest, by far, with great results, but IMHO, the next step is to get headwork done which i think he has in the plans. Curious to see where you go with this. also very curious as to where the ECM reflash above goes since no one else can do it anymore.

word of advice, IF you go with a power commander, the 6 has a lot of.. issues. I know, I fought with them a LOT getting it to work right on my bike. (there's a whole thread on here about and my complaints). I finally did get it to do what i wanted to, but I'm probably not going any further power mod wise on this bike. The PC5 was a better unit IMHO.

good luck with it! Beer

thank you, yes the more I hear about the difficulties flashing the more skeptical I get of this shop. Why can nobody flash these bikes anymore?
(03-15-2023, 06:45 AM)1973cb750_imp Wrote: What kinda tune and who's doing the tune curious

Place called Gooch's Motorcycle repair in Hendersonville Tn, USA.

I called 2 separate times about a week apart. I asked if they could flash it to remove the speed limiter and tune the bike. I was quoted $700 as their flat rate for dyno tuning. In fact they are the only people in Middle TN that dyno tune bikes other than A harley dealer and they wont work on ye ole rice bikes.



Don't waste your money on that. Pointless.

A power commander, a autotune add on to it, and a copy of my ecu and you can rock in roll for ANY future changes you put on the bike- at any throttle position, any RPM.

Look in the classifieds - I posted an Arrow header as a heads up that I found on Ebay (not mine)- but I have one of my own- I highly suggest you buy it before someone else does.

Shoot me a PM for something else...

Video from almost 5 years ago- have the Arrow 4-1 header in it....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-JUu8JBjGc


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RE: Performance upgrades.
#26

Mike, I start on the Forum by going to the top left under my username and click on "View Today's Posts." That gives me a place to start and see what people are talking about today. From there, you can use the search engine to find older posts about other things of interest. I think the answer to your question about why no one is tuning the ECUs now commercially is that they got into trouble with the EPA because the bikes are set to meet EPA standards (in the USA) and the EPA could put them out of business for "selling" a way around that law. What you do on your own is between you and the EPA. I am not a lawyer, so don't mistake anything I say for legal advice.


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(03-31-2023, 08:09 AM)PowerDubs_imp Wrote:
(03-31-2023, 07:44 AM)Motomike7_imp Wrote:
(03-31-2023, 07:05 AM)PowerDubs_imp Wrote: Meters fading...eh, maybe he said screw it and bought new ones- or used on Ebay.

I can see where delving into electronics is intimidating to most.

Performance though? Simple in comparison and multifaceted in it's approach.

So- Mike isn't / wasn't 'shy'- he knew the avenues to attack - and knew there would be nannies here to poo poo on his quest.

Did he just decide to go it alone?

Did he decide to not participate here because for some odd reason this is an 'anti' performance friendly place?

I'd assume he is still alive. I'd assume he still has the bike.

But things like this-

(03-15-2023, 11:46 PM)obleo_imp Wrote: Draw more flies with sugar than vinegar.


and this-

(03-18-2023, 01:48 AM)Charlie Bravo_imp Wrote: That is a pretty intense quest, sort of like asking a Catalina 36 to perform like a J109. Just not built to do it, but it's your bike, so go head on! I modded the exhaust and intake on the Kawi Vulcan 1500 I used to have, using only what I had in my garage, which is nowhere near as nice as your set up, so have fun!


Are off putting.

Especially as these bikes age- they are going to be bought by younger people who may not have been able to afford them new...heck, may not have had their license a decade ago.... but want to play.

Relegating what is a true UJM to 'not built for that' is both ignorant and insulting to both to the heritage of what these bikes were 45-50 years ago and what THEY STILL ARE NOW- and the people that WANT TO MAKE IT THEIR OWN WAY- Universal.

Personally that B.S. old man mindset pi**es me off MUCH more than saying a word that is banned here= but can be heard everywhere else, tv, movies, on any street, at any store...

Come back Mike!! We need more motorheads here! It's a F-ING MOTORCYCLE after all- not a beige Camry.


and this-

(03-18-2023, 01:48 AM)Charlie Bravo_imp Wrote: That is a pretty intense quest, sort of like asking a Catalina 36 to perform like a J109. Just not built to do it, but it's your bike, so go head on! I modded the exhaust and intake on the Kawi Vulcan 1500 I used to have, using only what I had in my garage, which is nowhere near as nice as your set up, so have fun!


Are off putting.

Especially as these bikes age- they are going to be bought by younger people who may not have been able to afford them new...heck, may not have had their license a decade ago.... but want to play.

Relegating what is a true UJM to 'not built for that' is both ignorant and insulting to both to the heritage of what these bikes were 45-50 years ago and what THEY STILL ARE NOW- and the people that WANT TO MAKE IT THEIR OWN WAY- Universal.

Personally that B.S. old man mindset pi**es me off MUCH more than saying a word that is banned here= but can be heard everywhere else, tv, movies, on any street, at any store...

Come back Mike!! We need more motorheads here! It's a F-ING MOTORCYCLE after all- not a beige Camry.
It is I, back from the shadow realm haha. I appreciate you all an apologize for the lack of responses, I thought I had it set to send me an email if someone replied and never got any emails so assumed the post was ignored. I couldn't agree more with your statement about the UJMs and that is exactly why I bought this bike. I am very young, so in the forums im usually wrong no matter what I say lol. ill be 20 in a month, but I love the old bikes and the old style. I had been working and saving up for a long time and was able to buy the 1100 outright as a result, I wanted something reliable, old school styled, and at least decently quick. I have many bikes, some work some don't, mostly old bikes late 70s early 80s, and oh boy those forums are much worse for me lol. I love building bikes and im not the best with them but I couldnt see myself doing anything else and I hope to pick up vintage racing in the next year or so with a 78 kz650 im building. I get where some people are coming from, where these bikes weren't built for it. Thats true and completely fair to say however thats not the spirit of these bikes like you said. im just trying to get knowledge where I can and go from there.
(03-31-2023, 07:40 AM)peterbaron_imp Wrote:
(03-31-2023, 07:17 AM)Motomike7_imp Wrote:
(03-15-2023, 09:24 AM)Nachodaddy_imp Wrote: Welcome to the Forum, Motomike7. You will find good company and plenty of folk from all over the world offering their help and suggestions for your project. What year and model cb1100 are you riding/wrenching?

Its a 2014. sorry for my radio silence. I set it up to email me when or if someone responded to the thread and I never got any so I assumed nobody said anything haha. I have to clear that up with a few people now so I don't look like a d nozzle.
(03-31-2023, 06:26 AM)The ferret_imp Wrote:
(03-31-2023, 05:45 AM)PowerDubs_imp Wrote: What happened to this guy?

Makes an interesting first post...gets responses from fellow like minded people (and some not so much) but never comes back....

He was on the forum at 10:54 am this morning? Maybe he's the shy type lol

He was on the forum at 10:54 am this morning? Maybe he's the shy type lol
sorry all, Im trying to reply to people as i see it haha. I thought I had it set to send me an email if someone replied to the thread and never got any emails so I assumed nobody responded. not trying to ignore people.

If not mistaken, you may have to go to user cp (left upper corner), then in miscellaneous (left bottom) click on subscribed threads and check the one you want, I guess?

If not mistaken, you may have to go to user cp (left upper corner), then in miscellaneous (left bottom) click on subscribed threads and check the one you want, I guess?
thank you, I will try this.
(03-31-2023, 07:37 AM)PowerDubs_imp Wrote: Glad your back.

If you want performance, there are a few of us here.

Mine is a 2014 as well.

[Image: d24237c3dab3f367de8b27547dc29525.jpg]


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

thank you, what kind of results have you seen and is there any tips on what to avoid or go for? im not expecting much, just unrestricting it as a whole.
(03-16-2023, 12:41 AM)m in sc_imp Wrote: @ MIKE, I GET IT. i get the same stuff from the rivet counters on the vintage stuff. that being said, Powerdubs has gone the furthest, by far, with great results, but IMHO, the next step is to get headwork done which i think he has in the plans. Curious to see where you go with this. also very curious as to where the ECM reflash above goes since no one else can do it anymore.

word of advice, IF you go with a power commander, the 6 has a lot of.. issues. I know, I fought with them a LOT getting it to work right on my bike. (there's a whole thread on here about and my complaints). I finally did get it to do what i wanted to, but I'm probably not going any further power mod wise on this bike. The PC5 was a better unit IMHO.

good luck with it! Beer

thank you, yes the more I hear about the difficulties flashing the more skeptical I get of this shop. Why can nobody flash these bikes anymore?
(03-15-2023, 06:45 AM)1973cb750_imp Wrote: What kinda tune and who's doing the tune curious

Place called Gooch's Motorcycle repair in Hendersonville Tn, USA.

I called 2 separate times about a week apart. I asked if they could flash it to remove the speed limiter and tune the bike. I was quoted $700 as their flat rate for dyno tuning. In fact they are the only people in Middle TN that dyno tune bikes other than A harley dealer and they wont work on ye ole rice bikes.



Don't waste your money on that. Pointless.

A power commander, a autotune add on to it, and a copy of my ecu and you can rock in roll for ANY future changes you put on the bike- at any throttle position, any RPM.

Look in the classifieds - I posted an Arrow header as a heads up that I found on Ebay (not mine)- but I have one of my own- I highly suggest you buy it before someone else does.

Shoot me a PM for something else...

Video from almost 5 years ago- have the Arrow 4-1 header in it....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-JUu8JBjGc



Don't waste your money on that. Pointless.

A power commander, a autotune add on to it, and a copy of my ecu and you can rock in roll for ANY future changes you put on the bike- at any throttle position, any RPM.

Look in the classifieds - I posted an Arrow header as a heads up that I found on Ebay (not mine)- but I have one of my own- I highly suggest you buy it before someone else does.

Shoot me a PM for something else...

Video from almost 5 years ago- have the Arrow 4-1 header in it....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-JUu8JBjGc
Thank you, between you and I, I work at a dealership and can get a good price on that power commander Wink. as far as the exhaust goes I already put a Delkevic full system on and have a K&N high flow filter ready to drop in when I tune it.
(03-31-2023, 08:14 AM)Nachodaddy_imp Wrote: Mike, I start on the Forum by going to the top left under my username and click on "View Today's Posts." That gives me a place to start and see what people are talking about today. From there, you can use the search engine to find older posts about other things of interest. I think the answer to your question about why no one is tuning the ECUs now commercially is that they got into trouble with the EPA because the bikes are set to meet EPA standards (in the USA) and the EPA could put them out of business for "selling" a way around that law. What you do on your own is between you and the EPA. I am not a lawyer, so don't mistake anything I say for legal advice.

ah, makes sense. I hate the EPA like normal people hate the IRS.


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RE: Performance upgrades.
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(03-31-2023, 08:04 AM)Motomike7_imp Wrote:
(03-31-2023, 07:59 AM)PowerDubs_imp Wrote: Scroll back to page one... you'll see my last dyno chart...and I have a LOT more in the works.

And just last week thanks to another member here- we are now able to read and write the ECU...so tuning is no longer an issue for most basic stuff.

I have a 'tuned' ECU and can read it...others can now write it.

Just keep in mind that the tuned ecu was done on a basic bike... so I use it only for an advanced ign curve, raised rev limiter, no top speed limiter....but I use a Dynojet Power Commander w/ autotune for my fueling.

You joined at the right time... the next couple months are going to be ....interesting....
EDIT- and I *LOVE* that you are 19.

There are many here that should be ashamed of what they've become in their old age...

They don't need to participate in the adventure of youth...but to box it in, shut it down... like the flower power generation growing up to be exactly what they used to push back against.

Youll have to forgive my ignorance a little, despite me not being old enough to drink I am much more experienced with carburetors than efi, when you say that we can now read and write the ecu what does that imply? does this mean any dyno shop should be able to tune my bike or is it something ill have to learn in my garage? Im not opposed to learning, I just really do not want ot mess up this bike and would much prefer someone experienced to do it lol



I'm saying that other than Don Guhl- who no longer tunes these bikes due to the EPA- but we now have the ability to clone what he achieved- there is no better place to be to modify your bike for more power than right here where you are....and who you are talking to.

And even Don only tuned a stock bike with a slip on as far as I know.

I'm the only person to have custom cams for this engine, to have numerous custom custom velocity stacks made, (many yet untested as I am only now about to bring my own dyno into operation- until now I paid to have testing done at local shops)- and am the only person to be running a custom split program now to tune cyls 1&2 separately from cyls 3&4.

Will repeat- there is no better place to be to modify your bike for more power than right here where you are....and who you are talking to- myself and others such as 1973CB750, MinSC, and other tech guys like Max, PopGun, sorry to others I may be forgetting off the top of my head...and I wish BeardyWeirdy was still around.

As far as I know- he was the closest to hitting 100whp...nobody else has ever done other than when I did ..and that was almost 5 years ago.

I'm currently up to 104whp - I welcome more competition.

Free dyno and tuning help at my house for any that want to try!!
(03-31-2023, 08:16 AM)Motomike7_imp Wrote:
(03-31-2023, 08:09 AM)PowerDubs_imp Wrote:
(03-31-2023, 07:44 AM)Motomike7_imp Wrote:
(03-31-2023, 07:05 AM)PowerDubs_imp Wrote: Meters fading...eh, maybe he said screw it and bought new ones- or used on Ebay.

I can see where delving into electronics is intimidating to most.

Performance though? Simple in comparison and multifaceted in it's approach.

So- Mike isn't / wasn't 'shy'- he knew the avenues to attack - and knew there would be nannies here to poo poo on his quest.

Did he just decide to go it alone?

Did he decide to not participate here because for some odd reason this is an 'anti' performance friendly place?

I'd assume he is still alive. I'd assume he still has the bike.

But things like this-

(03-15-2023, 11:46 PM)obleo_imp Wrote: Draw more flies with sugar than vinegar.


and this-

(03-18-2023, 01:48 AM)Charlie Bravo_imp Wrote: That is a pretty intense quest, sort of like asking a Catalina 36 to perform like a J109. Just not built to do it, but it's your bike, so go head on! I modded the exhaust and intake on the Kawi Vulcan 1500 I used to have, using only what I had in my garage, which is nowhere near as nice as your set up, so have fun!


Are off putting.

Especially as these bikes age- they are going to be bought by younger people who may not have been able to afford them new...heck, may not have had their license a decade ago.... but want to play.

Relegating what is a true UJM to 'not built for that' is both ignorant and insulting to both to the heritage of what these bikes were 45-50 years ago and what THEY STILL ARE NOW- and the people that WANT TO MAKE IT THEIR OWN WAY- Universal.

Personally that B.S. old man mindset pi**es me off MUCH more than saying a word that is banned here= but can be heard everywhere else, tv, movies, on any street, at any store...

Come back Mike!! We need more motorheads here! It's a F-ING MOTORCYCLE after all- not a beige Camry.


and this-

(03-18-2023, 01:48 AM)Charlie Bravo_imp Wrote: That is a pretty intense quest, sort of like asking a Catalina 36 to perform like a J109. Just not built to do it, but it's your bike, so go head on! I modded the exhaust and intake on the Kawi Vulcan 1500 I used to have, using only what I had in my garage, which is nowhere near as nice as your set up, so have fun!


Are off putting.

Especially as these bikes age- they are going to be bought by younger people who may not have been able to afford them new...heck, may not have had their license a decade ago.... but want to play.

Relegating what is a true UJM to 'not built for that' is both ignorant and insulting to both to the heritage of what these bikes were 45-50 years ago and what THEY STILL ARE NOW- and the people that WANT TO MAKE IT THEIR OWN WAY- Universal.

Personally that B.S. old man mindset pi**es me off MUCH more than saying a word that is banned here= but can be heard everywhere else, tv, movies, on any street, at any store...

Come back Mike!! We need more motorheads here! It's a F-ING MOTORCYCLE after all- not a beige Camry.
It is I, back from the shadow realm haha. I appreciate you all an apologize for the lack of responses, I thought I had it set to send me an email if someone replied and never got any emails so assumed the post was ignored. I couldn't agree more with your statement about the UJMs and that is exactly why I bought this bike. I am very young, so in the forums im usually wrong no matter what I say lol. ill be 20 in a month, but I love the old bikes and the old style. I had been working and saving up for a long time and was able to buy the 1100 outright as a result, I wanted something reliable, old school styled, and at least decently quick. I have many bikes, some work some don't, mostly old bikes late 70s early 80s, and oh boy those forums are much worse for me lol. I love building bikes and im not the best with them but I couldnt see myself doing anything else and I hope to pick up vintage racing in the next year or so with a 78 kz650 im building. I get where some people are coming from, where these bikes weren't built for it. Thats true and completely fair to say however thats not the spirit of these bikes like you said. im just trying to get knowledge where I can and go from there.
(03-31-2023, 07:40 AM)peterbaron_imp Wrote:
(03-31-2023, 07:17 AM)Motomike7_imp Wrote:
(03-15-2023, 09:24 AM)Nachodaddy_imp Wrote: Welcome to the Forum, Motomike7. You will find good company and plenty of folk from all over the world offering their help and suggestions for your project. What year and model cb1100 are you riding/wrenching?

Its a 2014. sorry for my radio silence. I set it up to email me when or if someone responded to the thread and I never got any so I assumed nobody said anything haha. I have to clear that up with a few people now so I don't look like a d nozzle.
(03-31-2023, 06:26 AM)The ferret_imp Wrote:
(03-31-2023, 05:45 AM)PowerDubs_imp Wrote: What happened to this guy?

Makes an interesting first post...gets responses from fellow like minded people (and some not so much) but never comes back....

He was on the forum at 10:54 am this morning? Maybe he's the shy type lol

He was on the forum at 10:54 am this morning? Maybe he's the shy type lol
sorry all, Im trying to reply to people as i see it haha. I thought I had it set to send me an email if someone replied to the thread and never got any emails so I assumed nobody responded. not trying to ignore people.

If not mistaken, you may have to go to user cp (left upper corner), then in miscellaneous (left bottom) click on subscribed threads and check the one you want, I guess?

If not mistaken, you may have to go to user cp (left upper corner), then in miscellaneous (left bottom) click on subscribed threads and check the one you want, I guess?
thank you, I will try this.
(03-31-2023, 07:37 AM)PowerDubs_imp Wrote: Glad your back.

If you want performance, there are a few of us here.

Mine is a 2014 as well.

[Image: d24237c3dab3f367de8b27547dc29525.jpg]


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

thank you, what kind of results have you seen and is there any tips on what to avoid or go for? im not expecting much, just unrestricting it as a whole.
(03-16-2023, 12:41 AM)m in sc_imp Wrote: @ MIKE, I GET IT. i get the same stuff from the rivet counters on the vintage stuff. that being said, Powerdubs has gone the furthest, by far, with great results, but IMHO, the next step is to get headwork done which i think he has in the plans. Curious to see where you go with this. also very curious as to where the ECM reflash above goes since no one else can do it anymore.

word of advice, IF you go with a power commander, the 6 has a lot of.. issues. I know, I fought with them a LOT getting it to work right on my bike. (there's a whole thread on here about and my complaints). I finally did get it to do what i wanted to, but I'm probably not going any further power mod wise on this bike. The PC5 was a better unit IMHO.

good luck with it! Beer

thank you, yes the more I hear about the difficulties flashing the more skeptical I get of this shop. Why can nobody flash these bikes anymore?
(03-15-2023, 06:45 AM)1973cb750_imp Wrote: What kinda tune and who's doing the tune curious

Place called Gooch's Motorcycle repair in Hendersonville Tn, USA.

I called 2 separate times about a week apart. I asked if they could flash it to remove the speed limiter and tune the bike. I was quoted $700 as their flat rate for dyno tuning. In fact they are the only people in Middle TN that dyno tune bikes other than A harley dealer and they wont work on ye ole rice bikes.



Don't waste your money on that. Pointless.

A power commander, a autotune add on to it, and a copy of my ecu and you can rock in roll for ANY future changes you put on the bike- at any throttle position, any RPM.

Look in the classifieds - I posted an Arrow header as a heads up that I found on Ebay (not mine)- but I have one of my own- I highly suggest you buy it before someone else does.

Shoot me a PM for something else...

Video from almost 5 years ago- have the Arrow 4-1 header in it....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-JUu8JBjGc



Don't waste your money on that. Pointless.

A power commander, a autotune add on to it, and a copy of my ecu and you can rock in roll for ANY future changes you put on the bike- at any throttle position, any RPM.

Look in the classifieds - I posted an Arrow header as a heads up that I found on Ebay (not mine)- but I have one of my own- I highly suggest you buy it before someone else does.

Shoot me a PM for something else...

Video from almost 5 years ago- have the Arrow 4-1 header in it....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-JUu8JBjGc
Thank you, between you and I, I work at a dealership and can get a good price on that power commander Wink. as far as the exhaust goes I already put a Delkevic full system on and have a K&N high flow filter ready to drop in when I tune it.
(03-31-2023, 08:14 AM)Nachodaddy_imp Wrote: Mike, I start on the Forum by going to the top left under my username and click on "View Today's Posts." That gives me a place to start and see what people are talking about today. From there, you can use the search engine to find older posts about other things of interest. I think the answer to your question about why no one is tuning the ECUs now commercially is that they got into trouble with the EPA because the bikes are set to meet EPA standards (in the USA) and the EPA could put them out of business for "selling" a way around that law. What you do on your own is between you and the EPA. I am not a lawyer, so don't mistake anything I say for legal advice.

ah, makes sense. I hate the EPA like normal people hate the IRS.



I have a brand new one sitting collecting dust....probably cheaper than you can get it for.

Also have a single channel autotune setup I am no longer using- used but only for a couple tanks of gas. I'm running dual channel now.

I have done various intake testing on the dyno but will be specifically testing air filters as soon as I get my dyno up and going which shouldn't be long...the final piece- big fan - arrived today.


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RE: Performance upgrades.
#29

(03-31-2023, 08:21 AM)PowerDubs_imp Wrote:
(03-31-2023, 08:04 AM)Motomike7_imp Wrote:
(03-31-2023, 07:59 AM)PowerDubs_imp Wrote: Scroll back to page one... you'll see my last dyno chart...and I have a LOT more in the works.

And just last week thanks to another member here- we are now able to read and write the ECU...so tuning is no longer an issue for most basic stuff.

I have a 'tuned' ECU and can read it...others can now write it.

Just keep in mind that the tuned ecu was done on a basic bike... so I use it only for an advanced ign curve, raised rev limiter, no top speed limiter....but I use a Dynojet Power Commander w/ autotune for my fueling.

You joined at the right time... the next couple months are going to be ....interesting....
EDIT- and I *LOVE* that you are 19.

There are many here that should be ashamed of what they've become in their old age...

They don't need to participate in the adventure of youth...but to box it in, shut it down... like the flower power generation growing up to be exactly what they used to push back against.

Youll have to forgive my ignorance a little, despite me not being old enough to drink I am much more experienced with carburetors than efi, when you say that we can now read and write the ecu what does that imply? does this mean any dyno shop should be able to tune my bike or is it something ill have to learn in my garage? Im not opposed to learning, I just really do not want ot mess up this bike and would much prefer someone experienced to do it lol



I'm saying that other than Don Guhl- who no longer tunes these bikes due to the EPA- but we now have the ability to clone what he achieved- there is no better place to be to modify your bike for more power than right here where you are....and who you are talking to.

And even Don only tuned a stock bike with a slip on as far as I know.

I'm the only person to have custom cams for this engine, to have numerous custom custom velocity stacks made, (many yet untested as I am only now about to bring my own dyno into operation- until now I paid to have testing done at local shops)- and am the only person to be running a custom split program now to tune cyls 1&2 separately from cyls 3&4.

Will repeat- there is no better place to be to modify your bike for more power than right here where you are....and who you are talking to- myself and others such as 1973CB750, MinSC, and other tech guys like Max, PopGun, sorry to others I may be forgetting off the top of my head...and I wish BeardyWeirdy was still around.

As far as I know- he was the closest to hitting 100whp...nobody else has ever done other than when I did ..and that was almost 5 years ago.

I'm currently up to 104whp - I welcome more competition.

Free dyno and tuning help at my house for any that want to try!!
(03-31-2023, 08:16 AM)Motomike7_imp Wrote:
(03-31-2023, 08:09 AM)PowerDubs_imp Wrote:
(03-31-2023, 07:44 AM)Motomike7_imp Wrote:
(03-31-2023, 07:05 AM)PowerDubs_imp Wrote: Meters fading...eh, maybe he said screw it and bought new ones- or used on Ebay.

I can see where delving into electronics is intimidating to most.

Performance though? Simple in comparison and multifaceted in it's approach.

So- Mike isn't / wasn't 'shy'- he knew the avenues to attack - and knew there would be nannies here to poo poo on his quest.

Did he just decide to go it alone?

Did he decide to not participate here because for some odd reason this is an 'anti' performance friendly place?

I'd assume he is still alive. I'd assume he still has the bike.

But things like this-

(03-15-2023, 11:46 PM)obleo_imp Wrote: Draw more flies with sugar than vinegar.


and this-

(03-18-2023, 01:48 AM)Charlie Bravo_imp Wrote: That is a pretty intense quest, sort of like asking a Catalina 36 to perform like a J109. Just not built to do it, but it's your bike, so go head on! I modded the exhaust and intake on the Kawi Vulcan 1500 I used to have, using only what I had in my garage, which is nowhere near as nice as your set up, so have fun!


Are off putting.

Especially as these bikes age- they are going to be bought by younger people who may not have been able to afford them new...heck, may not have had their license a decade ago.... but want to play.

Relegating what is a true UJM to 'not built for that' is both ignorant and insulting to both to the heritage of what these bikes were 45-50 years ago and what THEY STILL ARE NOW- and the people that WANT TO MAKE IT THEIR OWN WAY- Universal.

Personally that B.S. old man mindset pi**es me off MUCH more than saying a word that is banned here= but can be heard everywhere else, tv, movies, on any street, at any store...

Come back Mike!! We need more motorheads here! It's a F-ING MOTORCYCLE after all- not a beige Camry.


and this-

(03-18-2023, 01:48 AM)Charlie Bravo_imp Wrote: That is a pretty intense quest, sort of like asking a Catalina 36 to perform like a J109. Just not built to do it, but it's your bike, so go head on! I modded the exhaust and intake on the Kawi Vulcan 1500 I used to have, using only what I had in my garage, which is nowhere near as nice as your set up, so have fun!


Are off putting.

Especially as these bikes age- they are going to be bought by younger people who may not have been able to afford them new...heck, may not have had their license a decade ago.... but want to play.

Relegating what is a true UJM to 'not built for that' is both ignorant and insulting to both to the heritage of what these bikes were 45-50 years ago and what THEY STILL ARE NOW- and the people that WANT TO MAKE IT THEIR OWN WAY- Universal.

Personally that B.S. old man mindset pi**es me off MUCH more than saying a word that is banned here= but can be heard everywhere else, tv, movies, on any street, at any store...

Come back Mike!! We need more motorheads here! It's a F-ING MOTORCYCLE after all- not a beige Camry.
It is I, back from the shadow realm haha. I appreciate you all an apologize for the lack of responses, I thought I had it set to send me an email if someone replied and never got any emails so assumed the post was ignored. I couldn't agree more with your statement about the UJMs and that is exactly why I bought this bike. I am very young, so in the forums im usually wrong no matter what I say lol. ill be 20 in a month, but I love the old bikes and the old style. I had been working and saving up for a long time and was able to buy the 1100 outright as a result, I wanted something reliable, old school styled, and at least decently quick. I have many bikes, some work some don't, mostly old bikes late 70s early 80s, and oh boy those forums are much worse for me lol. I love building bikes and im not the best with them but I couldnt see myself doing anything else and I hope to pick up vintage racing in the next year or so with a 78 kz650 im building. I get where some people are coming from, where these bikes weren't built for it. Thats true and completely fair to say however thats not the spirit of these bikes like you said. im just trying to get knowledge where I can and go from there.
(03-31-2023, 07:40 AM)peterbaron_imp Wrote:
(03-31-2023, 07:17 AM)Motomike7_imp Wrote:
(03-15-2023, 09:24 AM)Nachodaddy_imp Wrote: Welcome to the Forum, Motomike7. You will find good company and plenty of folk from all over the world offering their help and suggestions for your project. What year and model cb1100 are you riding/wrenching?

Its a 2014. sorry for my radio silence. I set it up to email me when or if someone responded to the thread and I never got any so I assumed nobody said anything haha. I have to clear that up with a few people now so I don't look like a d nozzle.
(03-31-2023, 06:26 AM)The ferret_imp Wrote:
(03-31-2023, 05:45 AM)PowerDubs_imp Wrote: What happened to this guy?

Makes an interesting first post...gets responses from fellow like minded people (and some not so much) but never comes back....

He was on the forum at 10:54 am this morning? Maybe he's the shy type lol

He was on the forum at 10:54 am this morning? Maybe he's the shy type lol
sorry all, Im trying to reply to people as i see it haha. I thought I had it set to send me an email if someone replied to the thread and never got any emails so I assumed nobody responded. not trying to ignore people.

If not mistaken, you may have to go to user cp (left upper corner), then in miscellaneous (left bottom) click on subscribed threads and check the one you want, I guess?

If not mistaken, you may have to go to user cp (left upper corner), then in miscellaneous (left bottom) click on subscribed threads and check the one you want, I guess?
thank you, I will try this.
(03-31-2023, 07:37 AM)PowerDubs_imp Wrote: Glad your back.

If you want performance, there are a few of us here.

Mine is a 2014 as well.

[Image: d24237c3dab3f367de8b27547dc29525.jpg]


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

thank you, what kind of results have you seen and is there any tips on what to avoid or go for? im not expecting much, just unrestricting it as a whole.
(03-16-2023, 12:41 AM)m in sc_imp Wrote: @ MIKE, I GET IT. i get the same stuff from the rivet counters on the vintage stuff. that being said, Powerdubs has gone the furthest, by far, with great results, but IMHO, the next step is to get headwork done which i think he has in the plans. Curious to see where you go with this. also very curious as to where the ECM reflash above goes since no one else can do it anymore.

word of advice, IF you go with a power commander, the 6 has a lot of.. issues. I know, I fought with them a LOT getting it to work right on my bike. (there's a whole thread on here about and my complaints). I finally did get it to do what i wanted to, but I'm probably not going any further power mod wise on this bike. The PC5 was a better unit IMHO.

good luck with it! Beer

thank you, yes the more I hear about the difficulties flashing the more skeptical I get of this shop. Why can nobody flash these bikes anymore?
(03-15-2023, 06:45 AM)1973cb750_imp Wrote: What kinda tune and who's doing the tune curious

Place called Gooch's Motorcycle repair in Hendersonville Tn, USA.

I called 2 separate times about a week apart. I asked if they could flash it to remove the speed limiter and tune the bike. I was quoted $700 as their flat rate for dyno tuning. In fact they are the only people in Middle TN that dyno tune bikes other than A harley dealer and they wont work on ye ole rice bikes.



Don't waste your money on that. Pointless.

A power commander, a autotune add on to it, and a copy of my ecu and you can rock in roll for ANY future changes you put on the bike- at any throttle position, any RPM.

Look in the classifieds - I posted an Arrow header as a heads up that I found on Ebay (not mine)- but I have one of my own- I highly suggest you buy it before someone else does.

Shoot me a PM for something else...

Video from almost 5 years ago- have the Arrow 4-1 header in it....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-JUu8JBjGc



Don't waste your money on that. Pointless.

A power commander, a autotune add on to it, and a copy of my ecu and you can rock in roll for ANY future changes you put on the bike- at any throttle position, any RPM.

Look in the classifieds - I posted an Arrow header as a heads up that I found on Ebay (not mine)- but I have one of my own- I highly suggest you buy it before someone else does.

Shoot me a PM for something else...

Video from almost 5 years ago- have the Arrow 4-1 header in it....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-JUu8JBjGc
Thank you, between you and I, I work at a dealership and can get a good price on that power commander Wink. as far as the exhaust goes I already put a Delkevic full system on and have a K&N high flow filter ready to drop in when I tune it.
(03-31-2023, 08:14 AM)Nachodaddy_imp Wrote: Mike, I start on the Forum by going to the top left under my username and click on "View Today's Posts." That gives me a place to start and see what people are talking about today. From there, you can use the search engine to find older posts about other things of interest. I think the answer to your question about why no one is tuning the ECUs now commercially is that they got into trouble with the EPA because the bikes are set to meet EPA standards (in the USA) and the EPA could put them out of business for "selling" a way around that law. What you do on your own is between you and the EPA. I am not a lawyer, so don't mistake anything I say for legal advice.

ah, makes sense. I hate the EPA like normal people hate the IRS.



I have a brand new one sitting collecting dust....probably cheaper than you can get it for.

Also have a single channel autotune setup I am no longer using- used but only for a couple tanks of gas. I'm running dual channel now.

I have done various intake testing on the dyno but will be specifically testing air filters as soon as I get my dyno up and going which shouldn't be long...the final piece- big fan - arrived today.



I'm saying that other than Don Guhl- who no longer tunes these bikes due to the EPA- but we now have the ability to clone what he achieved- there is no better place to be to modify your bike for more power than right here where you are....and who you are talking to.

And even Don only tuned a stock bike with a slip on as far as I know.

I'm the only person to have custom cams for this engine, to have numerous custom custom velocity stacks made, (many yet untested as I am only now about to bring my own dyno into operation- until now I paid to have testing done at local shops)- and am the only person to be running a custom split program now to tune cyls 1&2 separately from cyls 3&4.

Will repeat- there is no better place to be to modify your bike for more power than right here where you are....and who you are talking to- myself and others such as 1973CB750, MinSC, and other tech guys like Max, PopGun, sorry to others I may be forgetting off the top of my head...and I wish BeardyWeirdy was still around.

As far as I know- he was the closest to hitting 100whp...nobody else has ever done other than when I did ..and that was almost 5 years ago.

I'm currently up to 104whp - I welcome more competition.

Free dyno and tuning help at my house for any that want to try!!
(03-31-2023, 08:16 AM)Motomike7_imp Wrote:
(03-31-2023, 08:09 AM)PowerDubs_imp Wrote:
(03-31-2023, 07:44 AM)Motomike7_imp Wrote:
(03-31-2023, 07:05 AM)PowerDubs_imp Wrote: Meters fading...eh, maybe he said screw it and bought new ones- or used on Ebay.

I can see where delving into electronics is intimidating to most.

Performance though? Simple in comparison and multifaceted in it's approach.

So- Mike isn't / wasn't 'shy'- he knew the avenues to attack - and knew there would be nannies here to poo poo on his quest.

Did he just decide to go it alone?

Did he decide to not participate here because for some odd reason this is an 'anti' performance friendly place?

I'd assume he is still alive. I'd assume he still has the bike.

But things like this-

(03-15-2023, 11:46 PM)obleo_imp Wrote: Draw more flies with sugar than vinegar.


and this-

(03-18-2023, 01:48 AM)Charlie Bravo_imp Wrote: That is a pretty intense quest, sort of like asking a Catalina 36 to perform like a J109. Just not built to do it, but it's your bike, so go head on! I modded the exhaust and intake on the Kawi Vulcan 1500 I used to have, using only what I had in my garage, which is nowhere near as nice as your set up, so have fun!


Are off putting.

Especially as these bikes age- they are going to be bought by younger people who may not have been able to afford them new...heck, may not have had their license a decade ago.... but want to play.

Relegating what is a true UJM to 'not built for that' is both ignorant and insulting to both to the heritage of what these bikes were 45-50 years ago and what THEY STILL ARE NOW- and the people that WANT TO MAKE IT THEIR OWN WAY- Universal.

Personally that B.S. old man mindset pi**es me off MUCH more than saying a word that is banned here= but can be heard everywhere else, tv, movies, on any street, at any store...

Come back Mike!! We need more motorheads here! It's a F-ING MOTORCYCLE after all- not a beige Camry.


and this-

(03-18-2023, 01:48 AM)Charlie Bravo_imp Wrote: That is a pretty intense quest, sort of like asking a Catalina 36 to perform like a J109. Just not built to do it, but it's your bike, so go head on! I modded the exhaust and intake on the Kawi Vulcan 1500 I used to have, using only what I had in my garage, which is nowhere near as nice as your set up, so have fun!


Are off putting.

Especially as these bikes age- they are going to be bought by younger people who may not have been able to afford them new...heck, may not have had their license a decade ago.... but want to play.

Relegating what is a true UJM to 'not built for that' is both ignorant and insulting to both to the heritage of what these bikes were 45-50 years ago and what THEY STILL ARE NOW- and the people that WANT TO MAKE IT THEIR OWN WAY- Universal.

Personally that B.S. old man mindset pi**es me off MUCH more than saying a word that is banned here= but can be heard everywhere else, tv, movies, on any street, at any store...

Come back Mike!! We need more motorheads here! It's a F-ING MOTORCYCLE after all- not a beige Camry.
It is I, back from the shadow realm haha. I appreciate you all an apologize for the lack of responses, I thought I had it set to send me an email if someone replied and never got any emails so assumed the post was ignored. I couldn't agree more with your statement about the UJMs and that is exactly why I bought this bike. I am very young, so in the forums im usually wrong no matter what I say lol. ill be 20 in a month, but I love the old bikes and the old style. I had been working and saving up for a long time and was able to buy the 1100 outright as a result, I wanted something reliable, old school styled, and at least decently quick. I have many bikes, some work some don't, mostly old bikes late 70s early 80s, and oh boy those forums are much worse for me lol. I love building bikes and im not the best with them but I couldnt see myself doing anything else and I hope to pick up vintage racing in the next year or so with a 78 kz650 im building. I get where some people are coming from, where these bikes weren't built for it. Thats true and completely fair to say however thats not the spirit of these bikes like you said. im just trying to get knowledge where I can and go from there.
(03-31-2023, 07:40 AM)peterbaron_imp Wrote:
(03-31-2023, 07:17 AM)Motomike7_imp Wrote:
(03-15-2023, 09:24 AM)Nachodaddy_imp Wrote: Welcome to the Forum, Motomike7. You will find good company and plenty of folk from all over the world offering their help and suggestions for your project. What year and model cb1100 are you riding/wrenching?

Its a 2014. sorry for my radio silence. I set it up to email me when or if someone responded to the thread and I never got any so I assumed nobody said anything haha. I have to clear that up with a few people now so I don't look like a d nozzle.
(03-31-2023, 06:26 AM)The ferret_imp Wrote:
(03-31-2023, 05:45 AM)PowerDubs_imp Wrote: What happened to this guy?

Makes an interesting first post...gets responses from fellow like minded people (and some not so much) but never comes back....

He was on the forum at 10:54 am this morning? Maybe he's the shy type lol

He was on the forum at 10:54 am this morning? Maybe he's the shy type lol
sorry all, Im trying to reply to people as i see it haha. I thought I had it set to send me an email if someone replied to the thread and never got any emails so I assumed nobody responded. not trying to ignore people.

If not mistaken, you may have to go to user cp (left upper corner), then in miscellaneous (left bottom) click on subscribed threads and check the one you want, I guess?

If not mistaken, you may have to go to user cp (left upper corner), then in miscellaneous (left bottom) click on subscribed threads and check the one you want, I guess?
thank you, I will try this.
(03-31-2023, 07:37 AM)PowerDubs_imp Wrote: Glad your back.

If you want performance, there are a few of us here.

Mine is a 2014 as well.

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thank you, what kind of results have you seen and is there any tips on what to avoid or go for? im not expecting much, just unrestricting it as a whole.
(03-16-2023, 12:41 AM)m in sc_imp Wrote: @ MIKE, I GET IT. i get the same stuff from the rivet counters on the vintage stuff. that being said, Powerdubs has gone the furthest, by far, with great results, but IMHO, the next step is to get headwork done which i think he has in the plans. Curious to see where you go with this. also very curious as to where the ECM reflash above goes since no one else can do it anymore.

word of advice, IF you go with a power commander, the 6 has a lot of.. issues. I know, I fought with them a LOT getting it to work right on my bike. (there's a whole thread on here about and my complaints). I finally did get it to do what i wanted to, but I'm probably not going any further power mod wise on this bike. The PC5 was a better unit IMHO.

good luck with it! Beer

thank you, yes the more I hear about the difficulties flashing the more skeptical I get of this shop. Why can nobody flash these bikes anymore?
(03-15-2023, 06:45 AM)1973cb750_imp Wrote: What kinda tune and who's doing the tune curious

Place called Gooch's Motorcycle repair in Hendersonville Tn, USA.

I called 2 separate times about a week apart. I asked if they could flash it to remove the speed limiter and tune the bike. I was quoted $700 as their flat rate for dyno tuning. In fact they are the only people in Middle TN that dyno tune bikes other than A harley dealer and they wont work on ye ole rice bikes.



Don't waste your money on that. Pointless.

A power commander, a autotune add on to it, and a copy of my ecu and you can rock in roll for ANY future changes you put on the bike- at any throttle position, any RPM.

Look in the classifieds - I posted an Arrow header as a heads up that I found on Ebay (not mine)- but I have one of my own- I highly suggest you buy it before someone else does.

Shoot me a PM for something else...

Video from almost 5 years ago- have the Arrow 4-1 header in it....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-JUu8JBjGc



Don't waste your money on that. Pointless.

A power commander, a autotune add on to it, and a copy of my ecu and you can rock in roll for ANY future changes you put on the bike- at any throttle position, any RPM.

Look in the classifieds - I posted an Arrow header as a heads up that I found on Ebay (not mine)- but I have one of my own- I highly suggest you buy it before someone else does.

Shoot me a PM for something else...

Video from almost 5 years ago- have the Arrow 4-1 header in it....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-JUu8JBjGc
Thank you, between you and I, I work at a dealership and can get a good price on that power commander Wink. as far as the exhaust goes I already put a Delkevic full system on and have a K&N high flow filter ready to drop in when I tune it.
(03-31-2023, 08:14 AM)Nachodaddy_imp Wrote: Mike, I start on the Forum by going to the top left under my username and click on "View Today's Posts." That gives me a place to start and see what people are talking about today. From there, you can use the search engine to find older posts about other things of interest. I think the answer to your question about why no one is tuning the ECUs now commercially is that they got into trouble with the EPA because the bikes are set to meet EPA standards (in the USA) and the EPA could put them out of business for "selling" a way around that law. What you do on your own is between you and the EPA. I am not a lawyer, so don't mistake anything I say for legal advice.

ah, makes sense. I hate the EPA like normal people hate the IRS.



I have a brand new one sitting collecting dust....probably cheaper than you can get it for.

Also have a single channel autotune setup I am no longer using- used but only for a couple tanks of gas. I'm running dual channel now.

I have done various intake testing on the dyno but will be specifically testing air filters as soon as I get my dyno up and going which shouldn't be long...the final piece- big fan - arrived today.
Hey If youve got custom cams and tunes id happily pay for it when I can. thats awsome and I commend you for the skill in doing that.


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RE: Performance upgrades.
#30

I’d like to see the cam profiles designed to work with the low 9.5-1 CR and tiny valves/TB’s

I don’t know where the centers are at with this bike but I can’t imagine dialing them back any for more low end/midrange as the bike is already tuned that way


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