mania

The sky is falling!

It appears Washington agrees with you

i have seen a couple of sales like this one in the past year or so. I wonder what these people were thinking when they bought the bike.

Yes same thing I thought. Very expensive test ride.

They could have rented one for 1000 baht & put 5x the mileage on it.

Someone selling a week old 500x with only 90km on the odo?

http://classifieds.thaivisa.com/automotives-vehicles/motorcycles/cb500x-for-sale-230742.html

Scorpion released their slip on for the CBR500 X & F

Looks a bit long & dated IMHO

Maybe the integral mount & lack of strap makes it look longer?

Scorpion have released the Serket on Honda's new CBR 500R.
Power + 1.1 BHP
Weight - 1.7kg
This also fits CB 500F & CB 500X and is available now.

This Snowden story is confusing for American tea party types: do they dislike Obama more than they dislike Americans intentionally harming American security?

American Security?

More like American citizens rights to privacy

Actually as it unfolds more like anyone in the world right to privacy

Security? No way not one utterance of anything resembling strategic information

that could weaken security

Your right about dislike of Obama though especially now.

But hey who knew "Yes We Can" meant this ?

Hi mania,

thank you for your interest in my bike.

So here's a picture of my Ninja.

Wow !

Very Nice Gomyway !

That high pipe has a nice tone to it too.

Hey thanks Gomyway that is some very interesting info about the ignition advance.

Regarding timing or ignition advance I know Power Commander has a module for theirs but

Area P chose not to go that route.

Here is a quote of the owners thinking on the matter...

Thanks again for the info & would love to see a pic of your bike too!

We normally stay away from altering timing on most modern street bike/street driven applications. It simply opens up too many possible bad scenarios of tune. Excessive timing can be the most frequent cause of detonation, which makes bad things happen to your engine (like when you start seeing aluminum speckles on your spark plugs...). It can also have a really obvious effect on performance in the wrong tuners hands. So we focus on A/F mapping in most cases, which will be based on the oem/stock ignition curve. We want to assure maximum reliability and longevity on street bikes.

That being said - on a Racebike, it's common that we may/will adjust the timing based on the compression, fuel being used (unleaded, leaded, oxygen content, octane, etc.) and so on, before we attempt to really get the baseline FI mapping we create to yield the optimum power output. But this also depends on so many things as well; how the rider utilizes the throttle, is he off/on, smooth, etc., and how long at full load/WOT. We can take more chances and experiment more; simply because we accept that we will be taking engines apart frequently to diagnose the results of our experimenting and the riders’ abuse of it . This is where that delicate balance is of what we see on the Dyno, to what actually occurs on the race track.

mania, may I ask you please how Kerry will do the mapping for you, will you send your bike to him?

I think the 250 is different to the 300, since from the 2008 - 2012 you already have 3 different map-versions for the FI only.

And from the 300 the mapping from Europe to America isn't the same also.

No actually that is the tie in with Fuel Moto

Basically you allow access to your computer after uploading info

off the bike via the USB

Tell them what your needing or feel needs improving & they work

the map right there on your computer.

You may also do your own tinkering with the included with purchase software

if you feel so inclined or even just

describe what you need & they email you the map.

My problem will be pinpointing as no dynos are available in Chiangmai.

For some reason Big wing here says Honda only

Between the 300 & 250 here the biggest diff is a few mm of stroke & a slipper clutch.

Of course that changes things but still most FI vehicles can be improved upon thru tuning in this fashion

Even if you add nothing in the way of increased intake or exhaust flow you can clean up throttle response.

I have changed both intake & exhaust but am now back on stock exhaust while I look for something more to my taste db wise.

But yes with the less displacement torque/power curves etc will be slightly different.

I actually like the number on the 250 better in Bore x Stroke ratio & wish Kawasaki had instead increase bore

to get a 300. It would have retained a characteristic I look for in a bike.

The B/S ratio of the 250 is 150 & the 300 dropped to 126 because they increased stroke instead of bore.

Also dropped compression ratio from 11.3:1 to 10.6:1 & 28mm throttle bodies compared to 32's on 300

But I know many these days seek a more city type bike with more torque. I am just not one of them.

At least not in a 250/300/400cc bike

Anyway here is the exact quote from Area P's site & link

http://areapnolimits.com/products/Slip-On-Exhaust-Kawasaki-Ninja-300-2013.php

We have an extensive map support system and warranty that sets a new industry standard (the Micro Programmer comes with a two year warranty). For those who may not wish to experiment with the Tuning features included on the CD in the kit, you can simply contact us and explain what your particular bike is doing or not doing within your riding conditions and/or state-of-tune. We can then make changes to your specific map and e-mail it to you as part of our support system. Or, you can take advantage of our live “Offsite Tuning Support”. In simple terms, we can access/log onto to your computer that you have the map up on, and make adjustments in real time! This particular feature will be done through Fuel Moto and support will cover all Area P and Fuel Moto maps with purchase of the Micro Programmer.

• Very small and easy to mount (1/3 smaller than a Dynojet PC-V)
• Includes USB Cable, CD ROM Software, easy to follow instructions
• Multiple Map Storage which can be switched on the unit
• Computer and/or Faceplate Map adjustments
• Pre-programming available for your specific modifications
• Two Year Warranty
• Map Support exclusively through Area P and Fuel Moto
• Live Offsite Tuning Support (Fuel Moto only)

They just released their High Pipe exhaust & it looks pretty good too.

Sadly it loses the passenger pegs though

But it is really a top end pipe & gives up some middle which I rather keep myself.

i am in Thailand and it opens for me

+1

Didn't he use a flash stick at work and move the information to his computer at home?

Yes he used thumb drives

While I do not agree with what the NSA does ( if these reports are all true )

I do understand that network specialists are usually allowed thumb drive.

Reason being that in large systems administrators & specialist use thumb drives

for various tasks both on & off site as required.

That is where is it gets complicated. If the NSA will conduct such acts they will now need

people intelligent enough to screen all drives coming & going. BUT there will always be a need

for admins to have access. When wrong is perceived to exceed justifiable right there will always be

folks like Snowden who will stop, turn & say Enough.

It is IMHO what defines America

I am quite surprised that the NSA would let people bring computers into the facility. It sounds like they need to do some serious beefing up of security.

Not good for a security facility to have bad security.

It has been written in reports he took the info out on thumb drives

This is being reported in the Thailand live updates:

Snowden 'seeks asylum in Russia'

US intelligence leaker Edward Snowden has applied to Russia for political asylum, Russian officials say

/BBC

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/650595-thailand-live-tuesday-2-jul-2013/?p=6567432

http://usnews.nbcnews.com/_news/2013/07/01/19234546-snowden-applies-for-political-asylum-in-russia-rants-against-obama-admin

I would guess that Snowden is releasing information through Wikileaks. His 4 computers couldn't contain the amount of information he seems to say he has.

Not so sure about that.

Even a cheap laptop carried 300GB these days as their main drive

That is a ton of space when one considers not long ago full desktops came with

a 4 GB hard drive

Add a couple of these in his pocket & the storage is massive

http://blog.laptopmag.com/kingston-announces-worlds-largest-usb-3-0-thumb-drive

Via Wikileaks:

Statement from Edward Snowden in Moscow

Their purpose is to frighten, not me, but those who would come after me.

Very True

USA wants his guts.

Should be said the USA Government wants his gutsThe US Citizens/Americans have voted pro Snowden in every poll I have seenBut not by a wide marginThe problem with all the polls I have seen is it is too small a cross section to really know how Americans feelSadly as always probably half of them can't even turn off the Kardashians long enough to know what is even going on.This is actually the crux of how the people got the government they deserve at this time.

better leave it to the government then.

you argue in circles

Is it an argument to say I am not sure how the citizens feel?

Is it false that the US Government would like his head on a plate?

Wheres the beef?

Handful here cannot accept any opinions other than the ones similar to theirs=arguments

USA wants his guts.

Should be said the USA Government wants his guts

The US Citizens/Americans have voted pro Snowden in every poll I have seen

But not by a wide margin

The problem with all the polls I have seen is it is too small a cross section to really know how Americans feel

Sadly as always probably half of them can't even turn off the Kardashians long enough to know what is even going on.

This is actually the crux of how the people got the government they deserve at this time.

Even with the limitations claimed on foreigners regarding work/ownership/citizenship etc.

I just feel more free here

The Honda Wave 125i actually has everything I want in a scooter except

1 thing & that is the rear disc brake.

Other than that cannot complain really.

Has plenty enough get up & go even with two on board.

Under seat storage stores a full size helmet no problem.

When getting groceries I am always amazed how much that under seat holds.

Then there is the basket in front for more if need be.

Easy of fuel. Turns & handles well even at speeds which are probably better left to larger bikes.

Yeah that Wave 125i is not a bad scoot

i wish the bloody bike never had ABS now!!!...if you own a ER6N or ER6F you should be VERY AWARE of this problem!!!

Disabling it not an option?

I am betting it would be a lot cheaper to go buy

some non abs calipers & just go from there

yes i can do that and probably will but you have to disable the rear AND front brake lines from the ABS and will eventually have to replace the ABS as it will be hard to sell it in future if/when i want to upgrade to a newer or different bike down the track

Unless someone like me who hates ABS was the buyer

Yes for sure both calipers changed to non-abs, close off the pump,

The only thing I am not sure about would be whether it would have a check engine light fault

or if that is easily bypassed via fuse etc?

i wish the bloody bike never had ABS now!!!...if you own a ER6N or ER6F you should be VERY AWARE of this problem!!!

Disabling it not an option?

I am betting it would be a lot cheaper to go buy

some non abs calipers & just go from there

Until the next patriotic whistle-blower reveals even more scandalous activities? I suspect there will be a lot more leaks,

This is something that has crossed my mind also.

Surely there are others who have seen this same problem & sat on it out of fear.

Perhaps now they too will step forward. Hard to say & a lot depends on Snowdens ultimate fate

So where are the Congressional oversight hearings to investigate all of the long train of horrors many have alleged in the matter? Why hasn't the Republican party majority in the House,

Because there aren't any such evils or sinister purposes or intent. There are only the overactive imaginings of the tea party far right.

The American people support these programs, as many scientific polling surveys clearly state.

Seems the Democrats are working hard at looking into it which is a good thing IMO As it is not a party argument as much as you would like to make it

Also the polls I have seen show clearly the majority of Americans Do Not in fact support these programs nor were they aware of their overreach

Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR) is leading a group of

26 senators — 22 Democrats, three Republicans and one Independent —

in demanding answers from Director of National Intelligence James Clapper.

Apologies to all our European "friends", but you know, we've got an empire to run.

http://www.businessinsider.com/us-bugged-eu-offices-and-spied-internal-networks-2013-6

Amazing isn't it?

And this from that article....

"""The document explicitly called the EU a "target"."""

That is really all they need say these days to term it a legit reason to do as they please.