Thundermax
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From: Bellevue, NE
RE: Thundermax
ORIGINAL: Undefined
I got mine ordered as well... As I am not locate in the US, so I asked my friend to order it and he said he got the package already and I am waiting for him to come back and give it to me....
I look forward to seeing the Thundermax with Autotune... but still afraid that I cannot handle on how to install it, especially for the O2 sensor stuff....not sure whether any special tools required for changing the O2 sensor.... BTW, another question is how to deal with the original O2 sensors.... Just cut them off from the wire? (I don't think it is a good choice) Or it should be linking to the original ECU, right? So, just chase the wire to the ECU and pull the whole ECU with the O2 sensors off the bike is OK?
ORIGINAL: baldjohnny
Just put my order in for the Thundermax with Autotune, I'll let you know how it goes. If anybody could screw it up, I can, that's what they make beer for. Just happen to have a 'frig in the garage
By the way, Shooter64 is the MAN, great to deal with. Just have to get past that southern drawl (sorry Bart, had to).
Just put my order in for the Thundermax with Autotune, I'll let you know how it goes. If anybody could screw it up, I can, that's what they make beer for. Just happen to have a 'frig in the garage
By the way, Shooter64 is the MAN, great to deal with. Just have to get past that southern drawl (sorry Bart, had to).
I look forward to seeing the Thundermax with Autotune... but still afraid that I cannot handle on how to install it, especially for the O2 sensor stuff....not sure whether any special tools required for changing the O2 sensor.... BTW, another question is how to deal with the original O2 sensors.... Just cut them off from the wire? (I don't think it is a good choice) Or it should be linking to the original ECU, right? So, just chase the wire to the ECU and pull the whole ECU with the O2 sensors off the bike is OK?
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From: Po-Dunk Looziana
RE: Thundermax
ORIGINAL: stro1965
The OEM sensors will unplug about 8" from the sensor itself. I used some electrical tape and wrapped up the OEM plug to protect it, then tucked it out of the way. .
The OEM sensors will unplug about 8" from the sensor itself. I used some electrical tape and wrapped up the OEM plug to protect it, then tucked it out of the way. .
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RE: Thundermax
ORIGINAL: stro1965
The OEM sensors will unplug about 8" from the sensor itself. I used some electrical tape and wrapped up the OEM plug to protect it, then tucked it out of the way. If you doing the sensor switch with the pipes on the bike, a set of crow's feet from Sears will be a worthwhile investment, or better yet, an O2sensor socket. The install really is pretty easy, you can handle it.
The OEM sensors will unplug about 8" from the sensor itself. I used some electrical tape and wrapped up the OEM plug to protect it, then tucked it out of the way. If you doing the sensor switch with the pipes on the bike, a set of crow's feet from Sears will be a worthwhile investment, or better yet, an O2sensor socket. The install really is pretty easy, you can handle it.
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RE: Thundermax
Finally, got some time to install my Thundermax.... In these few days, I was wondering how to remove the OEM O2 sensors as the space for removing that is quite limited and I tried to find some tools.... however, I just found that my concern was unnecessary.
As I regard the O2 sensor is the hardest part, so, I tried to replace the wide-band O2 sensor first. It was a surprise that I finally figure out how to remove that with ordinary crow feets.... I was so happy as I believe I can easily complete my task. So, I replaced the 2 O2 sensors and then, I was going to remove the OEM ECU, which I thought that would be the easiest task for me.
However, I found that the socket head cap screw was so hard to remove. When I turned it, it didn't come any. Luckily, I got one of the 2 off already. Still there is one remaining and I believe I spend at least half and hour to try removing the screw (the one circled in red). Lately, I noted that there is a hole at the back of the screw, so I just removed the whole plastic panel that the ECU attached. The nightmare comes..... I noted that when I turned the screw, the whole thing (the screw and the ring (showed in gold)) just turn, so, I can never turn the screw out.....
Anyone has idea on how to fix it? Really appreciated....
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As I regard the O2 sensor is the hardest part, so, I tried to replace the wide-band O2 sensor first. It was a surprise that I finally figure out how to remove that with ordinary crow feets.... I was so happy as I believe I can easily complete my task. So, I replaced the 2 O2 sensors and then, I was going to remove the OEM ECU, which I thought that would be the easiest task for me.
However, I found that the socket head cap screw was so hard to remove. When I turned it, it didn't come any. Luckily, I got one of the 2 off already. Still there is one remaining and I believe I spend at least half and hour to try removing the screw (the one circled in red). Lately, I noted that there is a hole at the back of the screw, so I just removed the whole plastic panel that the ECU attached. The nightmare comes..... I noted that when I turned the screw, the whole thing (the screw and the ring (showed in gold)) just turn, so, I can never turn the screw out.....
Anyone has idea on how to fix it? Really appreciated....
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RE: Thundermax
yep, thats what happened to me, i up ended cutting some plastic away with a dremel so i could hold nut. I used a different arrangement to reattach ThunderMax.
Bart you Rock. Thanks for the deal.
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-sheldon
2007RK 103ci, woods tw6-6 cams and more.
Bart you Rock. Thanks for the deal.
Rinehart TD,Tmax,speedO, big sucker2. bike kicking ***.
-sheldon
2007RK 103ci, woods tw6-6 cams and more.
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From: Cedar Rapids, Iowa
RE: Thundermax
sheldong is right on the $! This might take 3 hands but it can be done. Take a dremel and on the back side notch a slot in BOTH the brass piece and the plastic. From there take a regular screw driver and put inthe notch you just beveled (might help to spray with a WD-40 to make it easier to back the screw out) and have the 3rd hand try to back out the allen/screw while the other one holds the screwdriver. Once you get this out, bevel another notch and take a paper clip or piece of metal and fit this to the notch and seal it up with a JB WELD to prevent this from spinning in the future!
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RE: Thundermax
Thank you guys! I finally have to cut the plastics and get the nut and screw out together... well... the cut is not too bad, I can still use it to hold the nut again.
At last, I got my Thundermax installed. However, just notice something, when I start the engine, the battery signal appear for 3-5 seconds in my console and then disappear. Is that normal?
In addition, I went into a traffic jam when I have my test drive and I believe the engine temp. went up and my fuel pump signal appeared in my console. Again, is that normal?
At last, I got my Thundermax installed. However, just notice something, when I start the engine, the battery signal appear for 3-5 seconds in my console and then disappear. Is that normal?
In addition, I went into a traffic jam when I have my test drive and I believe the engine temp. went up and my fuel pump signal appeared in my console. Again, is that normal?
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From: Greater St Louis, MO
RE: Thundermax
However, just notice something, when I start the engine, the battery signal appear for 3-5 seconds in my console and then disappear. Is that normal?
In addition, I went into a traffic jam when I have my test drive and I believe the engine temp. went up and my fuel pump signal appeared in my console. Again, is that normal?
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