PCIII & Tornado Airkit installed

[trikebubble]

So I installed my goodies yesterday. I loaded a map generously donated by another member here. A few things I noticed after my first ride. The bike sounds and runs a whole lot smoother, it seems more balanced. The bike performs noticeably better in the mid-range. The Tornado Airkit seems to make this fantastic sucking noise, like it is begging for more, I like it. I have not yet played with the programming myself or tryed any other maps. I would like to get more from my bottom end, not that is is lacking but I just want more (not such a bad thing). And I love the look of Tornado, and the clean left side.

As far as the installation goes, I also learned a couple things for next time.
1. Take off the gas tank right away, it is worth it. And try to time the install so that you have an empty tank (unlike me, trying to muscle a full tank of gas off my bike without spilling any fuel)
2. Solder, solder, solder. On my install, there is one wire you have to "wire tap" to the throttle sensor. Phuey! I tossed that stupid "wire tap" and soldered the wire in line.
3. The crossover tube can be a pain to cut and remove. You cannot just cut off the flanged end and slide it out. On my bike anyway, that will not work. I had to make a horizontal cut along the top of the crossover, where it dog-legs down. Once you have cut that bulge out, and cut the end flange off, it will slide right out. (swearing at it, will not help)
4. I got ahead of myself, did not read the instructions fully, and installed the ground wire into the wrong accesory lead on the bike. It was the most obvious place (and the wrong place) for the wire to go. I could not figure why she would not fire up. I re-read the installation again, and realized my mistake. I moved the ground wire to the correct plug-in and all was ok.
5. If you are installing the Tornado (or any airkit) in conjuction with the PCIII, wait until everything else is done and the tank is back on before you finally install the airfilter. This will keep it out of your way, and prevent it from being scratched, or bending the filter.
6. Installing the airfilter on the housing can be tight. I ran hot water gently over the rubber edge of the filter. This made it a snap to fit over the housing.

That is about it. The PCIII computer program is a snap to use(and i am a computer illiterate fool) And you can watch your rpm, fuel adjustment, and throttle % change while you run your bike with the laptop connected. It is kind of cool.



edit: I uploaded a couple of pictures. I do have more of the install if anyone needs help. I also uploaded a picture of a great cup of cappucino, complimets of my mother. (tough working conditions, you know)

[BRlawman]

Looks great Trike. I like the clean look of the left side also and the Tornado looks right at home on a MS. Great job.

[pitchinguy]

Nice job Trike! I really like that clean look.

Question: At the risk of sounding completely ignorant, what keeps moisture out of the air filter? I really like the looks but it looks like it could be a problem in the rain. Is it a double filter or does it have some kind of water shield for rain or is it OK by itself?

Thanks

[2WheelFun]

Very good Carlo! I'm sure your instructions will help others to avoid any issues and get a properly completed job in short order.

David...I think when we ride with Carlo next time...we're toast!

[trikebubble]

I orderd a cover for the filter. I just did not install it. I got a tyip from kingofwings that you should spray the cover with some silicone protectant and it will shield the filter quite well.
(But i don't expect rain until October now)

Nice job Trike! I really like that clean look.

Question: At the risk of sounding completely ignorant, what keeps moisture out of the air filter? I really like the looks but it looks like it could be a problem in the rain. Is it a double filter or does it have some kind of water shield for rain or is it OK by itself?

Thanks

[pitchinguy]

Thanks Trike!

[Ken]

Looks great, trike. Nice tips too -- sure to make life easier for the next unsuspecting customizer

[Spok]

Very good Carlo! I'm sure your instructions will help others to avoid any issues and get a properly completed job in short order.

David...I think when we ride with Carlo next time...we're toast!

we were toast before, carlo was just taking it easy on us with that 1600 mill...now we're milk toast!

[Spok]

So I installed my goodies yesterday. I loaded a map generously donated by another member here. A few things I noticed after my first ride. The bike sounds and runs a whole lot smoother, it seems more balanced. The bike performs noticeably better in the mid-range. The Tornado Airkit seems to make this fantastic sucking noise, like it is begging for more, I like it. I have not yet played with the programming myself or tryed any other maps. I would like to get more from my bottom end, not that is is lacking but I just want more (not such a bad thing). And I love the look of Tornado, and the clean left side.

As far as the installation goes, I also learned a couple things for next time.
1. Take off the gas tank right away, it is worth it. And try to time the install so that you have an empty tank (unlike me, trying to muscle a full tank of gas off my bike without spilling any fuel)
2. Solder, solder, solder. On my install, there is one wire you have to "wire tap" to the throttle sensor. Phuey! I tossed that stupid "wire tap" and soldered the wire in line.
3. The crossover tube can be a pain to cut and remove. You cannot just cut off the flanged end and slide it out. On my bike anyway, that will not work. I had to make a horizontal cut along the top of the crossover, where it dog-legs down. Once you have cut that bulge out, and cut the end flange off, it will slide right out. (swearing at it, will not help)
4. I got ahead of myself, did not read the instructions fully, and installed the ground wire into the wrong accesory lead on the bike. It was the most obvious place (and the wrong place) for the wire to go. I could not figure why she would not fire up. I re-read the installation again, and realized my mistake. I moved the ground wire to the correct plug-in and all was ok.
5. If you are installing the Tornado (or any airkit) in conjuction with the PCIII, wait until everything else is done and the tank is back on before you finally install the airfilter. This will keep it out of your way, and prevent it from being scratched, or bending the filter.
6. Installing the airfilter on the housing can be tight. I ran hot water gently over the rubber edge of the filter. This made it a snap to fit over the housing.

That is about it. The PCIII computer program is a snap to use(and i am a computer illiterate fool) And you can watch your rpm, fuel adjustment, and throttle % change while you run your bike with the laptop connected. It is kind of cool.



edit: I uploaded a couple of pictures. I do have more of the install if anyone needs help. I also uploaded a picture of a great cup of cappucino, complimets of my mother. (tough working conditions, you know)

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I'd be interested to know how this affects your fuel mileage....if you can keep out of the throttle enough to tell.

[trikebubble]

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I'd be interested to know how this affects your fuel mileage....if you can keep out of the throttle enough to tell.

I have never been one to try and figure out my feul economy. I just fill up at the 250km mark. That is all I want to know about mileage.

[2WheelFun]

we were toast before, carlo was just taking it easy on us with that 1600 mill...now we're milk toast!

LOL...Maybe you can slow him down with your lightbar lights!

[2WheelFun]

I have never been one to try and figure out my feul economy. I just fill up at the 250km mark. That is all I want to know about mileage.

Carlo...other than noticing the obvious performance improvement...does that combination that you installed give the buyer any idea how much horse power increase to expect?

[tcobar]

Glad to hear that things went well. Good job on the installation. Great tips for those who will be next.....

[tdaugharty]

Love the look of the bike ... If the space under the bike bothers you look at the HotBox tool caddy.

[trikebubble]

Carlo...other than noticing the obvious performance improvement...does that combination that you installed give the buyer any idea how much horse power increase to expect?

I have not really had the chance to put "the hammer down" yet. It will take me a few days of riding to get a real senseof the improvement. Like I mentioned the 2 noticeable things right off the bat were the increase in md-range perf. and what seems to me like a smoother power delivery and sound all around.
Stay tuned for more.

[Spok]

I have never been one to try and figure out my feul economy. I just fill up at the 250km mark. That is all I want to know about mileage.

I bet your gonna be putting in less per fill up at 250km now maybe not too noticeable but with the pci and air intake you should pickup maybe

[trikebubble]

I bet your gonna be putting in less per fill up at 250km now maybe not too noticeable but with the pci and air intake you should pickup maybe

But I will get there quicker.

[Spok]

But I will get there quicker.

yeah, thats a given

[Spok]

I noticed on my ride yesterday that with all the wto riding last weekend, my bike got to about 65 mph on an open road and it felt like with out really using any extra throttle, it jumped up to 75 or 80 like it was being sucked up there.

[trikebubble]

I noticed on my ride yesterday that with all the wto riding last weekend, my bike got to about 65 mph on an open road and it felt like with out really using any extra throttle, it jumped up to 75 or 80 like it was being sucked up there.

Yes. But you were riding with H.D.'s, so that would explain your increased speed.