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2005 First gear question / no starter engagement fix
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<blockquote data-quote="torch" data-source="post: 1447671" data-attributes="member: 1295"><p>I have a MaximX (Canadian 750cc version) as well. Great bike. Carburetted. Much different animal. </p><p></p><p>The FJR is fuel injected, twice the horsepower, only 115 lbs heavier but taller, wider and higher centre of gravity and yes, the throttle tends to be sensitive, more of an off-on switch than a volume control by comparison*. Lightly ride the rear brake and slip the clutch so you can keep just a touch of throttle on for low-speed manouvers. With a bit of practice you can do full steering lock turns with both feet on the pegs and a passenger on the back. </p><p></p><p>When engine braking, the ECU actually turns the injectors off. So the effect can be rather pronounced compared to a carburetted bike. Maybe you are picking up on the change in engine note between firing on all 4 and maximum decel?</p><p></p><p>*some low-hanging fruit that can ease the throttle transition somewhat:</p><p></p><p>1. check to see if the Barbarian Jumper mod has been done by following the procedure to reach the Diag screen, then press Select again and see if you can access the Co screen. If you can, then the mix has probably already been bumped up by a previous owner. If not, then that mod may help a bit. </p><p></p><p>2. Some have unhooked or unwound the throttle return spring to aid in throttle control at low speed and wrist fatigue when cruising. </p><p></p><p>3. Adjust the throttle cable pair for minimum slack in the cables.</p><p></p><p>After that, there's a few things you can spend lots of money on, like Power Commander or Ivan's ECU reflash.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="torch, post: 1447671, member: 1295"] I have a MaximX (Canadian 750cc version) as well. Great bike. Carburetted. Much different animal. The FJR is fuel injected, twice the horsepower, only 115 lbs heavier but taller, wider and higher centre of gravity and yes, the throttle tends to be sensitive, more of an off-on switch than a volume control by comparison*. Lightly ride the rear brake and slip the clutch so you can keep just a touch of throttle on for low-speed manouvers. With a bit of practice you can do full steering lock turns with both feet on the pegs and a passenger on the back. When engine braking, the ECU actually turns the injectors off. So the effect can be rather pronounced compared to a carburetted bike. Maybe you are picking up on the change in engine note between firing on all 4 and maximum decel? *some low-hanging fruit that can ease the throttle transition somewhat: 1. check to see if the Barbarian Jumper mod has been done by following the procedure to reach the Diag screen, then press Select again and see if you can access the Co screen. If you can, then the mix has probably already been bumped up by a previous owner. If not, then that mod may help a bit. 2. Some have unhooked or unwound the throttle return spring to aid in throttle control at low speed and wrist fatigue when cruising. 3. Adjust the throttle cable pair for minimum slack in the cables. After that, there's a few things you can spend lots of money on, like Power Commander or Ivan's ECU reflash. [/QUOTE]
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