| Author | Message | ||
     Jreinke |
I just picked up a race muffler, race ecm, K&N air filter and a air box delete for my 2003 Buell Lightning XB9S. Im just wondering if anyone has any tips before I put everything on. I think I got a good deal. What do people pay for these used? I do have acouple questions if you guys could help. 1.) After I install everything will I need to do anything with the bike (tps reset?) even tough i have the race ecm? 2.) Have any of you had problems after you installed these items? 3.)Should I install everything then turn the bike on or should i install the race ecm then the filter then the exhaust? Any ideas? 4.) Also is a breather reroute necessary? I just want to make sure everything goes good. If I do need a TPS reset does anyone live in Wisconsin that could help me out? | ||
| Froggy |
1, Yes, anytime you swap a new ECM on, you need to do a TPS reset 2, nope 3, Whatever order you want 4, If you are installing the open airbox, yes. The open airbox uses the old breather holes to secure the plate and filter. The breather reroute is the cheapest and most effective mod for the XB. | ||
| Nextcorner |
Hey Justin, I'm in Appleton. I've got ECMSpy with cable. I can help you out if you need anything. Garage full of tools and service manual for the 2003 up here too. I'm free most of this week if you want to get it done soon. PM me if you'd like. I've done breather reroute as well. No catch can for me though. Geoff | ||
| Jreinke |
sent u a pm nextcorner.  | ||
| Greg_e |
Might as well check the mechanical timing while you are doing things. I found it was helpful to have a helper to watch for the timing mark. | ||
| Jreinke |
whats this greg? | ||
| Metalstorm |
Checking the static timing is a good idea. It's probably different for each bike but the race ecm on my bike actually likes the mark straight in the middle. This baffled me because usually the true sweet spot is not the middle. Me thinks the race ecm's ignition curve was designed to function well with the stock static timing mark (middle) where as the stock ecm's ignition curve is anemic at the stock static timing mark due to EPA restraints. (Message edited by metalstorm on October 20, 2009) | ||
| Nextcorner |
We can check this as well, when your parts come in. | ||
| Buellinachinashop |
Here's a few tips. 1) have an extra set of hands to help you slide the can on. I didn't have that option and I used an old pillow to do it myself. 2) use a fine sandpaper (800-1000 grit) to "polish" the last 2-3" of the header. This will allow alot easier can installation. If its a used can, use sand paper on the inside lip that slides over the header. 3) you may want to buy a new set of straps. Mine were a ••••• and I cut at least one of them off. New ones were a breeze and they're not that expensive. | ||
| Greg_e |
Considering the use of ECMspy, the timing should definitely be set to the correct spot by the book, it can then be adjusted electronically as desired. I'm trying to remember the comparison that I found somewhere, but I think it is just a couple degrees more advanced starting at around 2000-2500rpm and maybe not as much let off at the highest rpm setting, but I could be wrong. (Message edited by Greg_E on October 20, 2009) | ||
| Jreinke |
got parts in anyone from Wisconsin want to help? little meet and greet |
