That's what 4th is four.
According to this video, the signal is sent to all three items at the same time....although I'm sure the whole thing was simplified for our viewing pleasure and understanding...lol.
According to this video, the signal is sent to all three items at the same time....although I'm sure the whole thing was simplified for our viewing pleasure and understanding...lol.
Kawasaki GTR1400 traction control explained
This lends some credibility to Martin's thought that the secondaries are closed to prevent an upsetting surge of power when the TC event is over.The flies exist on the ZX14's and Connies without TC as well.
At least compared to my ZZR1200.+1 on the ZZR1200. Basically it is three bikes in one. Idle to around 3500RPM, a nice town bike. 3500-6000 RPM, it is now a fast sportbike. 6000 to red line, it is a screaming MF of a motorcycle. Just hanging on for dear life. I liked all three bikes, but knew I was either going to lose my license or my life, so I traded it for a KLR, with 36 real HP. Fun, but I went back to the C14 for that illusive feeling of neck snapping acceleration with a simple twist of the wrist.
The flies exist on the ZX14's and Connies without TC as well.
I believe the secondary butterflies were added primarily for emissions control.Why?
Why?
I believe the earlier C14 reviews, as well as other models with secondary butterflies, indicated that they were to improve drivability and for smoother power delivery in the lower RPM range. I could be wrong, but I recall hearing that in a video somewhere along the way.meh, we can get that with the secret throttle handshake.
Rem
meh, we can get that with the secret throttle handshake.
I believe the earlier C14 reviews, as well as other models with secondary butterflies, indicated that they were to improve drivability and for smoother power delivery in the lower RPM range. I could be wrong, but I recall hearing that in a video somewhere along the way.
Rem
.just like we need premium fuel due to the VVT on the bike- ridiculous but it makes a good 'sound bite'.
Brian
Does the bike really need 91+ octane, as the little sticker says, or will 87 or 89 work as well? Oh, what instrument did you play at band camp?see reply #110
see reply #110
Hmmmmm- two thoughts. That's not a handshake. And that's not a throttle.
Brian
The two schools of thought part? At least I hope that's what you mean, as my throttle stays away from the gas tank. The octane was at least 110, before that certain surgury 25 years ago, now 0...
I actually heard one time (at band camp) that they were there to reduce overall noise signature. At first I thought that ridiculous but after removing the 'flies from my own bike, I did notice a very impressive increase in intake noise.
After the Ghul flash, I also noticed the bike was louder. Never mentioned it because I thought maybe it was just my imagination or placebo or something.
Anyway, it could very well be there are several reasons for the secondary butterflies: Choking/smoothing/taming power delivery (mostly by limiting power on takeoffs), emissions control (by limiting power and preventing real full throttle openings at lower/mid RPM), fuel economy (follows with previous), and noise control (mostly follows with previous, unless there is some fancy airflow/volumetric type explanation)... and then on the gen2, as part of the traction control (limiting power and/or smoothing out reduction and reapplication of power before/after an event).