Steve,
do you have a web site for VTAC?
thanks.......steve#1131
>From: Steve Gill <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>To: V-MAX TECH LIST <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>Subject: Re: V-Max and VTAC rev limiter
>Date: Fri, 15 Sep 2000 05:11:42 -0700 (PDT)
>
>Gary
>
>Yes, I live in Surrey, England. There's no petrol
>and it's pouring with rain just now. Your previous
>post asked about the effect on the bike when you hit
>the limiter. The unit works byn masking the timing
>pulses so the ignition module does not fire. I'm told
>by Norman that it kills the ignition until the revs
>drop below a predetermined limit set by the software
>version. I believe my bike runs at 1500 rpm below the
>9.5k rpm set by me. Changing gear obviously results
>in a drop in rpms so the limiter resets. The actual
>effect on the bike is virtually negligible in terms of
>unwanted characteristics. There is no sudden cut of
>power followed by a large power input when the limiter
>switches off. It feels much like any other limiter I
>have experienced in terms of handling effect and ride
>ability.
>
>The power shift function relies entirely on the rider
>applying pressure to the gear shift before the
>ignition is cut. If you miss the change there is a
>possibility of over revs because the limiter works in
>a different manner when used in this mode. If you
>look on the web site there is a full description of
>this mode of operation. All I can say is that it
>works for me and I have no connection with Norman or
>VTAC.
>
>I have some digi pics of the install but I am unable
>to transfer them to my PC because the interface for my
>camera is still on back order. As soon as I am able
>to I will post details of my installation.
>
>Cheers
>
>Steve
>--- V-Max <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > V-Max
> Thu, 14 Sep 2000
> > Volume 1 : Number 872
> >
> > In this issue:
> >
> > Re: V-Max V1 #869
> > Re: Fuel Pump and circuit
> >
> >
> >
>----------------------------------------------------------------------
> >
> > Date: Thu, 14 Sep 2000 18:12:24 -0400
> > From: "Gary Voisine" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > Subject: Re: V-Max V1 #869
> > Message-ID:
> > <004301c01e98$dc213540$[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> >
> > Hi Steve
> >
> > Thank you for the info I'll contact Norman it
> > sounds like a good
> > package.Are you from the UK?
> >
> > Gary
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Steve Gill" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > To: "V-MAX TECH LIST" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > Sent: Thursday, September 14, 2000 8:36 AM
> > Subject: Re: V-Max V1 #869
> >
> >
> > > Gary
> > >
> > > I've got the VTAC unit on my 99 max. It works
> > great
> > > and has some tricks up it's sleeve. It has a
> > built in
> > > power shift function which cuts the ignition at a
> > pre
> > > programmed (by you) level for 40ms. If you load
> > the
> > > gear selector with your foot you can make
> > lightning
> > > changes without rolling off the power. You need
> > to
> > > speak to Norman at VTAC who could not be more
> > helpful.
> > > He is prepared to spend time discussing your
> > > requirements and he has supplied me with several
> > > different software versions to try on my max. He
> > > races bikes for a living so he knows what he is
> > about.
> > > The unit works great on my bike and the install is
> > > very simple. There are connections to + and -
> > 12volts
> > > along with a simple connection to the timing pick
> > up
> > > lead. The revs are monitored by an inductive
> > coupling
> > > on any one of your HT leads. Took me about half
> > an
> > > hour to fit and looks factory fitted. I initially
> > set
> > > the unit to limit at 5K rpm in order to confirm
> > > correct operation and I now run it at 9.5K rpm
> > with no
> > > worries.
> > >
> > > His number is on their web site.
> > >
> >
>http://www.smart-com.co.uk/products/vtac/vtacdtae.html
> > >
> > > Cheers
> > > > ------------------------------
> > > >
> > > > Date: Wed, 13 Sep 2000 17:37:25 -0400
> > > > From: "Gary Voisine" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > > > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > > > Subject: Re: Rev limiter
> > > > Message-ID:
> > > >
> > <005601c01dca$cec39f60$[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > > >
> > > > Tyler
> > > >
> > > > I tryed the 2 coil hookup to the DRL 400 and it
> > did
> > > > some real strange stuff
> > > > so I went back to the 2 rev limiter setup and it
> > > > works ok.Has anybody out
> > > > there purchased a VTAC
> > > >
> > >
> >
>http://www.smart-com.co.uk/products/vtac/vtacdtae.html
> > > > limiter and
> > > > installed it on a V-MAX ?
> > > >
> > > > Gary
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > =====
> > > Steve "Shifty" Gill
> > > VMOA #722
> > > Surrey - England - UK
> > >
> > > 99 "MEGA MAX" Black Metalflake
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> > Date: Thu, 14 Sep 2000 20:30:49 -0500
> > From: Vernon Hathaway <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > Subject: Re: Fuel Pump and circuit
> > Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> >
> > Sat Tara,
> > Thanks for the input. The working pump only works on
> > the other bike, so
> > far I can't get it to do anything on the one it's in
> > now. Does that mean
> > I should look to the fuel sending unit and the
> > reserve switch? I'm
> > about ready to swap out both of those next.
> >
> > Vern
> >
> >
> > "Sat Tara S. Khalsa" wrote:
> > >
> > > Vern,
> > >
> > > It sounds like the pump is bad. If you put in
> > another pump and it works, and
> > > you put the questionable pump on another bike and
> > it doesn't work there,
> > > it's the pump.
> > >
> > > Without looking at the schematic, off the top of
> > my head the other things
> > > that can cause the pump to not pump are main fuse,
> > the reserve sensor/switch
> > > and the pressure switch in the pump itself.
> > (that's the clicking sound when
> > > you first fire up the bike). but....
> > >
> > > since you tried substituting another pump and it
> > works, that eliminates the
> > > main fuse and the reserve switch, and the pressure
> > switch is part of the
> > > pump assembly. I don't think you can get another
> > one without the whole pump
> > > assembly from Yamaha. (I've never tried, though).
> > If you are exceptionally
> > > handy you can disassemble the pump and see if
> > there's anything obviously
> > > amiss in the pressure switch, or other circuitry
> > in the pump, but you
> > > probably won't be able to get parts.
> > >
> > > best,
> > > Sat Tara
> > >
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>Steve "Shifty" Gill
>VMOA #722
>Surrey - England - UK
>
>99 "MEGA MAX" Black Metalflake
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