My R1 Thread :D

[Raoul Black]

Thanks man. And the fuelling issue wasn't present before the engine work. Which is what makes it a bit confusing. ANyway, yeah for a power commander setup and custom tuning, I do need a dyno. Which is why I am trying to see if the maps in the current ECUs can be changed. Let's see how it works out.

Hope all works out well soon, i would recommends putting up a thread at Yamaha R1 Forum, if you haven't done it already, you can get fast and experienced answers there. What i have read on the process, it seems to be a complex one but yamaha would be the best people to re flash the ECU.
But maybe this would be some help if yamaha can't -

http://www.powercommander.com/powercommander/Products/AutoTune/powercommander_autotune.aspx

Also was able to find a stock map here (its at the bottom) -

http://www.powercommander.com/powercommander/powercommander_iii_usb.aspx?mk=15&mdl=130&yr=2008

Hope it helps.

[csgup1]

nice pics. they need to put more tracks in india ! only way they can train riders with the skills they need in a safe enviroment. and who knows maybe a future rossi is there somewhere.

I read ages ago that some places in the US can hack the ECU and change mapping. if i come across another link ill post it up . your other option is a power commander V . I dont know if they supply it for your model R1 but it has an auto tune fucntion that may be worth looking into.

btw are those pictures taken at the start, mid or end of the corner?? Just wondering if you were trail braking into the corners with the finger on the brake lever.

[rossiter]

You were the one that first posted sometime back that the Yamaha showroom sells 2CT's. The rear 2CT costs 10.5-11k here. You paid a bomb for the sport!

Yes I did post about the 2CTs, but when I finally needed a rear tyre, none of the Yamaha dealers had them in stock. So I had to go with whatever he had because my R1 was leaving for Kari that day. In any case, I'll be getting some ultra sticky Power Ones for the tracks soon. This one I'll be ripping it up with a couple more trackdays. Not very happy with it to be honest, but it's good enough for the time being. That said, I still have some tread left over in my original rear PP tyre, which I can also use.

I would recommend the Philips X-treme power bulbs over the Osrams. I have installed the Nightbreakers in an R1 before and the Philips are much better. Honestly, my personal suggestion would be HID's (4300k or 5000k) in the projectors. Its just unbelievable light. My friends bike has HID's in all four headlights!

I don't want to load the battery up more than I already have, so HIDs are out of the question. I don't do much riding in the nights nowadays, so this gives me the best VFM considering my usage. As for the X-treme Power, GS already picked up the Osrams for me, so I can't opt for it now

The full suit doesn't seem like it has a back protector in it. I remember reading that Alpinestars 'surprisingly' doesnt give one with the suit. Is that true?

I'm not too sure whether they don't feature a back protector with all their suits, but I was using my Cramster inside the suit. You may be right, I haven't seen any Astars full suits with the back protector so far. But then again, I don't really follow the gear trends too much, they keep updating far too often and the price tags depress me.

Hope all works out well soon, i would recommends putting up a thread at Yamaha R1 Forum, if you haven't done it already, you can get fast and experienced answers there. What i have read on the process, it seems to be a complex one but yamaha would be the best people to re flash the ECU.
But maybe this would be some help if yamaha can't -
Auto Tune Kit, Autotune, Power Commander AutoTune

Also was able to find a stock map here (its at the bottom) -

Power Commander Downloads and Product Purchases, Maps, Installation Guides, Accessories

Hope it helps.

Thanks for the links man. Am already looking at getting a PC3 offline.

nice pics. they need to put more tracks in india ! only way they can train riders with the skills they need in a safe enviroment. and who knows maybe a future rossi is there somewhere.

Thanks csgup1. Am lucky to be in Bangalore which is more or less equidistant (4 hours) from the two tracks open for the public in the country. Agree with you about the training, but there are a lot of private initiatives on which are plucking out potentials among 14-15 year olds. We will some results very soon hopefully. Can't believe at 24, I can be considered over the hill if I take up racing.

I read ages ago that some places in the US can hack the ECU and change mapping. if i come across another link ill post it up . your other option is a power commander V . I dont know if they supply it for your model R1 but it has an auto tune fucntion that may be worth looking into.

The PC-V is meant for the latest generation bikes ( > 2009 Harleys, R1s etc). Wouldn't work with my R1 but the autotune function is downright yummy. Would be lovely to have it done on the go.

THere is a company here in Bangalore that works on ECUs so am trying to see if they will be able to map my R1. All said and done, I sorely need a dyno to see how the engine is running with the current stock mapping.

btw are those pictures taken at the start, mid or end of the corner?? Just wondering if you were trail braking into the corners with the finger on the brake lever.

Those pics are taken mid corner, and am not even close to trail braking. I like to keep a finger on the brake lever just in case.

[csgup1]

almost every rider who is famous started riding when they were less than 10 years old. however anyone can pick up racing for a bit of fun..... I would highly reccomend not keeping a finger on the lever , your first survival reaction will be to grab the brakes when you should be gassing it out if a situation arises. grabbing the brakes will just add to the chance of a washout , plus it feels 'less busy'

[rossiter]

At 13542 kms on the odo, my R1 turned two today. Can't believe it's been two years already. I still remember the people who were posting in that first thread. Been a long time, lots of experiences

Just to share.. the first person to celebrate the R1's birthday was my mom. Early in the morning, she did a little puja in the garage and The One sported tilaks / namams as I zipped down to office on it

[Aryan]

Rossiter, a BIG congratulations for completing two years of "the R1 experience". Wonderful! I sure wish you would keep your journey going with the beautiful R-One.

Kudos!

[satyenpoojary]

the first person to celebrate the R1's birthday was my mom. Early in the morning, she did a little puja in the garage and The One sported tilaks / namams as I zipped down to office on it

Thats so 'cute' he he congrats man! 2 eventfull years with the R1!

[shrinathrao]

At 13542 kms on the odo, my R1 turned two today. Can't believe it's been two years already. I still remember the people who were posting in that first thread. Been a long time, lots of experiences

Just to share.. the first person to celebrate the R1's birthday was my mom. Early in the morning, she did a little puja in the garage and The One sported tilaks / namams as I zipped down to office on it

Congrats rossiter to u and ur R1 for completing 2 years. make sure u celebrate her birthday with chocolates and cakes and some decoration

[tibby]

Hey Akhil! Congratulations to you, & Phwoar on completing 2 years!!
Wishing both of you many more memorable miles together..

[Technocrat]

Wow time sure flies, it feels as if it was just yesterday that the R1 was officially launched.

Congrats Akhil, wishing you more happy miles with Phowar

[RanjithMN]

Happy Bday to THE ONE1

[Shivanshu]

Congrats on your R1's 2nd Birthday, may you both be together and munch more miles ahead

[prateek2210]

Just to share.. the first person to celebrate the R1's birthday was my mom. Early in the morning, she did a little puja in the garage and The One sported tilaks / namams as I zipped down to office on it

Thats so sweet of her. Congrats sir on "THE" 1's 2nd birthday.....and wish you celebrate more bdays like this riding it.

[MavericK46]

@Akhil: Here's wishing you and Phwoar a very happy 2nd anniversary. It seems like it was hardly a few months ago (which happened to be one of the most meomorable days of my life) when you, very graciously, allowed me to join you on Phwoar's first 'official' service at BW

Here's looking forward to you adding a certain Italian companion to Phwoar in the near future !

Cheers !

[mav1234]

congrats..

You going to office in 'ONE'.. seriously hats of to you..