Aerocharged Silver Dream...

[docdoru]

Aerocharge and McCruise :2thumbs:: Joe :bowdownspoiledbiker.com) tap a vacuum reservoir (30 cc) after the check valve, between the Aerocharge air box and the supply side. McCruise is working again! :thumbup:

 

[docdoru]

On the way to Chicago I lost the air filter off the Turbo....trying to catch up with Dave and Forest...pps:
Called Aerocharger and they promptly overnight a new one and Evan and Jody did their "magic" to make-it stick: :bowdown:

 

[WizardMaster]

:agree::clap::2thumbs:

 

[mtdoragary]

huh?

Cruise for Auto not for bikes.

What advantage would a "bike" cruise control have over a "car" cruise control? I can't think of any, but I certainly can think of quite a few advantages of a "car" cruise control - electric, cheap, proven....

 

[docdoru]

What advantage would a "bike" cruise control have over a "car" cruise control? I can't think of any, but I certainly can think of quite a few advantages of a "car" cruise control - electric, cheap, proven....

welcome
I have no experience :dontknow: with http://www.phoenixtuning.com/zenstore/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=3_44_45&products_id=272&zenid=bklivhe9dgncs4ttoao33cnjt6 "No vacuum needed for easy installation" is listed in the product description: the previously installed McCruise is working now, see http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showpost.php?p=219825&postcount=100

 

[bjt]

What advantage would a "bike" cruise control have over a "car" cruise control? I can't think of any, but I certainly can think of quite a few advantages of a "car" cruise control - electric, cheap, proven....

One advantage is that the bike cruise is made to withstand exposure to the elements, cheap car cruises aren't.

 

[docdoru]

During heavy-heavy rain, steering 10 degrees right, do I need an air filter cover ("umbrella") to keep the Aerocharger away from the water jet coming from the right wheel? :shocked:opcorn::dontknow:

 

[docdoru]

Another rain related issue: the Boost gauge looks dry, but the Air/Fuel is looking like this:

Changing the internal display and the cover (provided) didn't make any difference:

 

[Longlegs]

If the guage opens up, is there a way to stick one of those little dessicant packs that come in electronics boxes?

 

[NancysToy]

I would probably rig a rain guard. A curved piece of metal, open at both sides would probably do it. You couls also rig a bell-shaped cover, so the air intake was from the rear. On the other hand, you can crank up the boost with water injection. :joke: As to the gauges, many, if not most, are only water resistant at best. Once you get it dried out, you'll have to get out the tube of silicone. I doubt your style of riding, through anything and everything, was what they had in mind when they designed this thing. :roflblack: I know you'll get it figured out.

 

[Boost]

Doc, next time you get a chance pull the cap off your gauge and dry off the lens. Then get some black silicone and put a nice coat on the threads before you put it all back together, that should seal it up.

 

[docdoru]

Doc, next time you get a chance pull the cap off your gauge and dry off the lens. Then get some black silicone and put a nice coat on the threads before you put it all back together, that should seal it up.

Thank you! :thumbup:

 

[WackyDan]

Thank you! :thumbup:

Just do it in a very well air conditioned garage so you don't have any slight fogging at all.

 

[tweeder]

During heavy-heavy rain, steering 10 degrees right, do I need an air filter cover ("umbrella") to keep the Aerocharger away from the water jet coming from the right wheel? :shocked:opcorn::dontknow:

Thats my main concern as it rains here alot.

 

[Dochands]

I caught some showers today and my air/fuel did the same thing Doc. I opened it up and dried it out. I noticed my cover was not on very tight. We shall see.

 

[Longlegs]

Can you get an outerwears filter cover for it? They are a water resistant cover for motorcycle air filters. I don't know what application would fit, maybe they have dimensions you can match up to. I have one on my shopvac that could be ziptied over the whole thing.

 

[docdoru]

After 4K miles of "testing", here are the best values for my Aerocharger EFI controller; {Note: I kept the Evoluzione fuel pressure modifier on my Spyder, allowing the Aerocharge Turbo to be set in "dangerous" (lean) areas of fuel mixtures vs. boost}:

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Cruise: 4-5 (Green)
Acceleration: 3 (Yellow)
Full Throttle: 4-5 (Red-Red)
Boost Max Fuel: 1-8 (Green-Blue)
Acceleration Lower Switch Point: 3-8 (Yellow-Blue)
Boost Min Fuel: 3-4 (Red-Blue)

 

[BajaRon]

Another rain related issue: the Boost gauge looks dry, but the Air/Fuel is looking like this:

Doc, this only happens when you approach the speed of sound... :roflblack:

 

[docdoru]

10K miles

After returning from Quebec the Aerocharged Turbo reached 10K miles. Still running like the first day after installation and prove to be reliable also for the long/ non-stop rydes.
Next month the "tests" are harder : Saltflats Bonneville (Sept. 15-18), Lamonster BBQ Sept. 23 and Spyders in the Smokies Rally in Gatlinburg (Sept. 22-25).

 

[SpyderWolf]

After returning from Quebec the Aerocharged Turbo reached 10K miles. Still running like the first day after installation and prove to be reliable also for the long/ non-stop rydes.
Next month the "tests" are harder : Saltflats Bonneville (Sept. 15-18), Lamonster BBQ Sept. 23 and Spyders in the Smokies Rally in Gatlinburg (Sept. 22-25).

I am looking forward to seeing this beast in person in Gatlinburg. :thumbup: