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Secondary Butterflies
« on: January 01, 2014, 11:33:18 AM »
I bit the bullet and installed a power commander and removed the secondary flies. Best thing I have done to it. The bike pulls like crazy now from bottom to top. No "soft" lower end. Dam it even shifts better or smoother, because of the mixture I think. Removing the flies was easy. I heated each screw with a 30 watt wood burning pen for about 2 minutes a screw. Put it in contact with screw head and let it heat. I did get the long handle JIS #2 screwdriver and it fit the screws perfect. Just use a steady down turning pressure and they will come right out. When each screw was almost ready to come out I put a telescopic magnet next to the screw and didn't lose one. The plate you will have to use a long finger needle nose pliers  for them to pull them out. At the same time I changed the Anti-freeze. Love this bike. It now performs beautifully.  My first Kaw was a 73 750 smoker. Lucky I am still around. Had all cruisers after that of different brands. Rode my son's suzuki 1000. That is a fast bike all modded up.

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Butterflies gone-
« Reply #1 on: January 01, 2014, 11:42:53 AM »
I bit the bullet and installed a power commander and removed the secondary flies. Best thing I have done to it. The bike pulls like crazy now from bottom to top. No "soft" lower end. Dam it even shifts better or smoother, because of the mixture I think. Removing the flies was easy. I heated each screw with a 30 watt wood burning pen for about 2 minutes a screw. Put it in contact with screw head and let it heat. I did get the long handle JIS #2 screwdriver and it fit the screws perfect. Just use a steady down turning pressure and they will come right out. When each screw was almost ready to come out I put a telescopic magnet next to the screw and didn't lose one. The plate you will have to use a long finger needle nose pliers  for them to pull them out. At the same time I changed the Anti-freeze. Love this bike. It now performs beautifully.  My first Kaw was a 73 750 smoker. Lucky I am still around. Had all cruisers after that of different brands. Rode my son's suzuki 1000. That is a fast bike all modded up.

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Re: Secondary Butterflies
« Reply #2 on: January 01, 2014, 11:51:24 AM »
It has began!!  Next up is a set of ZX14 Throttle Bodies and a full exhaust from AreaP ;D

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Re: Flies are gone-What a bike
« Reply #3 on: January 01, 2014, 12:14:32 PM »
Reading this is like deja vu all over again.
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Re: Secondary Butterflies
« Reply #4 on: January 01, 2014, 12:30:46 PM »
Refreshing isn't it, when someone sees the light? 

poopster (something disturbing about typing that), what map are running?

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Re: Secondary Butterflies
« Reply #5 on: January 01, 2014, 02:16:06 PM »
...What SOP said...

I have been riding  "Silverdammit", the 2008 C14 modded by SOP with ZX14 TBs, Power Commander, and full Area P system the last few weeks.  Winter seems to be delayed on her way to the SoCal mountains, and I have been taking advantage of the warm-ness.  O...M...G...

just sayin.

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Re: Butterflies gone-
« Reply #6 on: January 01, 2014, 03:27:31 PM »
Not sure why this identical thread has to be posted in two places:
http://www.zggtr.org/index.php?topic=16147.0
http://www.zggtr.org/index.php?topic=16142
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Re: Butterflies gone-
« Reply #7 on: January 01, 2014, 03:29:59 PM »
Ding, Ding, Ding, Ding...Hence my comment in the other post.
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Re: Butterflies gone-
« Reply #8 on: January 01, 2014, 03:35:19 PM »
Ding, Ding, Ding, Ding...Hence my comment in the other post.
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:)  I just woke up from a nap and your other post flew over my head
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Re: Secondary Butterflies
« Reply #9 on: January 01, 2014, 04:43:09 PM »
Yeah, in all the years this modification has been being done to the C-14, I think there was only one guy who said he did not notice a difference other than fuel consumption. Otherwise, this is the best, easiest bang- for- the- buck performance mod. that I think can be done to a C-14. It does not really change the bike's overall max. performance because at high engine speeds and loads, the 'flies are open anyway but at low and mid- range engine speeds this mod. makes a huge difference, especially when the bike is loaded with a lot of weight.

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I bit the bullet and installed a power commander and removed the secondary flies. Best thing I have done to it. The bike pulls like crazy now from bottom to top. No "soft" lower end. Dam it even shifts better or smoother, because of the mixture I think. Removing the flies was easy. I heated each screw with a 30 watt wood burning pen for about 2 minutes a screw. Put it in contact with screw head and let it heat. I did get the long handle JIS #2 screwdriver and it fit the screws perfect. Just use a steady down turning pressure and they will come right out. When each screw was almost ready to come out I put a telescopic magnet next to the screw and didn't lose one. The plate you will have to use a long finger needle nose pliers  for them to pull them out. At the same time I changed the Anti-freeze. Love this bike. It now performs beautifully.  My first Kaw was a 73 750 smoker. Lucky I am still around. Had all cruisers after that of different brands. Rode my son's suzuki 1000. That is a fast bike all modded up.
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Re: Flies are gone-What a bike
« Reply #10 on: January 01, 2014, 04:59:33 PM »
We entertain all types of members here, Gary.  You know that, even the ones that poop...as long as it's discreet of course.
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Re: Butterflies gone-
« Reply #11 on: January 01, 2014, 05:03:02 PM »
I've locked the other thread.  When I get sober, which will be tomorrow, I'll try merge most of it with this one.
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Re: Butterflies gone-
« Reply #12 on: January 01, 2014, 05:06:57 PM »
Is tomorrow a special day? The day after New Year's.... is it the day the English don't drink or something?

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I've locked the other thread.  When I get sober, which will be tomorrow, I'll try merge most of it with this one.
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Re: Butterflies gone-
« Reply #13 on: January 01, 2014, 05:10:19 PM »
I've locked the other thread.  When I get sober, which will be tomorrow, I'll try merge most of it with this one.

Yeah, you might want to wait.  On forums I run, I ended up totally hosing everything when I tried to merge two into one.  I think I have the hang of it now, but you will want all your faculties :)
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Re: Butterflies gone-
« Reply #14 on: January 01, 2014, 05:28:25 PM »
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Re: Butterflies gone-
« Reply #15 on: January 01, 2014, 06:07:49 PM »
Is tomorrow a special day? The day after New Year's.... is it the day the English don't drink or something?

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I've resolved to not drink anymore this new year.  I've also resolved to not drink any less.  Today is a holiday so drink I must.  Tomorrow is work.  There's always the evening to drink.  You see, today I've had some Christmas pudding (a little late, I fear), however I've dabbled with some hard sauce and it is quite good.  Methinks I put too much apple brandy in it so I'll calm it down with a bit of wine...

Yeah, you might want to wait.  On forums I run, I ended up totally hosing everything when I tried to merge two into one.  I think I have the hang of it now, but you will want all your faculties :)

You got that right...that's why I'm going to wait until tomorrow morning.


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Re: Flies are gone-What a bike
« Reply #16 on: January 02, 2014, 05:30:15 AM »
I quit drinking last year, seriously, around 10ish.

Gonna start again, tonight, around 730ish, gotta wash the flies out ya know!!

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Re: Secondary Butterflies
« Reply #17 on: January 03, 2014, 09:47:22 AM »
Refreshing isn't it, when someone sees the light? 

poopster (something disturbing about typing that), what map are running?

The 004 map from power commander direct site. Muzzy slipon exhaust, stock air cleaner and no flies.

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Re: Flies are gone-What a bike
« Reply #18 on: January 03, 2014, 04:27:21 PM »
I just like your forum name.  ;D
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Re: Flies are gone-What a bike
« Reply #19 on: January 03, 2014, 06:17:16 PM »
Of course you do..you can't help yourself.
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