Showing posts with label fuel. Show all posts
Showing posts with label fuel. Show all posts
Saturday, May 18, 2013
Tips Measure Pressure Fuel Injection Pump
Astra Honda Motor (AHM), as an agent of the holder of the brand (APM) honda motorcycle in Indonesia, held a technology workshop Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI) at the Honda Training Center, Jakarta, Tuesday, April 17, 2012.
As is known, Honda motors with injection technology, has a fuel pump module is mounted inside the fuel tank, and consists of the fuel suction filter, pump, fuel pressure regulator, and float (float)
Fuel pump module is a function of pump and drain the fuel from the tank to the injector. Pressure fuel in the fuel flow system governed by a pressure regulator to 294 kilopascals (kPa) (3.0 KPF / cm, 43 psi)
Technical Service Publication Department Head AHM, Subhan gives tips measurement procedure the fuel pump pressure:
A. Make sure the ignition key to off position.
2. Remove the fuel pump connector.
3. Turn the ignition key to on position.
4. Turn on a motorcycle until the engine died.
5. Turn the ignition key to off position.
6. Remove the fuel hose.
7. Pairs of full pressure gauge properly.
8. Replace the fuel pump connector.
9. Turn the ignition key to on position.
10. Turn on your bike and see the results of measurements, make sure the pressure is 294 kilopascals generated
source: vivanews
Thursday, May 16, 2013
The A C and Fuel Management Dilemma Part I
I settled on a new air cleaner after much of internal debate - Joker Machine (http://www.jokermachine.com/itemstreet2004.asp?ItemID=615&CategoryID=6&Placeholder=0). Not really an original thought and seems to be pretty standard issue on Sportsters, but its well-made, small and I like the anodized silver finish. If I hate it after I put it on there, then you might see it on eBay next week.
The bigger problem was deciding what to do about fuel management. I decided not to go the route of the Power Commander, FuelPak etc. because I didnt want to have to have another thing installed on the bike - more wires to hide, box to hide, etc. That pretty much left the HD tuner boxes that reprogram the ECM. I bought the HD Street Performance Tuner (http://www.harley-davidson.com/gma/gma_product.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524448775874&default=none). This thing just provides the dealer a way to download new maps from the MoCo. Apparently MoCo is doing away with the Stage 1 ECM map downloads with all new models, and now the only way to do that is with this thing. It doesnt allow me (or a third party tuner) to make any adjustments.
What I thought I was buying was the HD Super Tuner, which does allow the end user to make adjustments.
Of course I couldnt return mine because I opened the box and these things are not returnable if the box has been tampered with. These modules are married to the machine - once they have been linked to a certain bike, they cannot be transferred. So be wary if buying either of these on eBay.
Since I dont plan on doing anything to the motor, Im sure itll run "good enough" with whatever factory map for higher air flow and exhaust I get from the MoCo. I just need it to run a little less hot and lean is all. Im going to dyno it after the reprogram so Ill post the results when I get them...
UPDATE 8/12/2011: So the Street Performance Tuner is crap, and that is basically a direct quote from the tuner whose shop I am sitting in now. Classics such as, "eBay it," and "return this thing," were some other comments I received from the staff at Battley Cycles. Do yourself a favor and avoid buying this. If you are compelled to buy something from the MoCo, then get the Race Tuner. But really the best thing to do is buy whatever the person tuning your bike likes to work with. Bottom line.
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Fuel Bottle Holster Farkle
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| Nice, safe, and secure way to carry your camp fuel on the exterior of your panniers |
The mounting kit is actually surprisingly better and more complete than I had anticipated and it comes with a handy paper template for drilling your holes. This is nothing more than a piece of paper with some markings on it, but it does simplify and speed up the mounting process. After you select a spot, its all very straightforward and you will need only a drill, and either two drill bits or a center punch if you are running aluminum panniers. I chose to mount mine on the non-exhaust side to minimize the risk of melting the dangly mounting straps.
The holster is solidly built, and will hold a 1000 mL bottle easily and securely. Durability does not look like it should be an issue here.
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| Solid metal cleats and rubber washers ensure waterproofness |
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| The foam pad cushions between the bottle and case. Not sure if thats really needed but thats what the instructions say to do |
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