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sidecarken
Joined: 27 Jun 2005 Posts: 12 Location: Avondale Estates, GA
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Posted: Fri Oct 14, 2005 1:10 pm Post subject: speedo recalibration |
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I finally took delivery of my new Hannigan Bandito and rode it back to Atlanta from Tennessee last week. I am wondering if anyone has experience with speedometer recalibration (either the black box units or what a shop might be able to do). I don't think I'll feel very secure doing this in my head as I ride.
Also, Dave Hannigan says the tire pressure should be 22 psi. Although I have heard that HPS rigs run lower than normal pressures, this seems especially low. Any thoughts? |
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docmike
Joined: 27 Jan 2005 Posts: 630 Location: Eastern NC
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Posted: Fri Oct 14, 2005 5:53 pm Post subject: |
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Tire pressure sounds about right, I run 22 to 24 in mine.
I'm using a Yellowbox Speedometer calibrator http://www.blackrobotics.com/ and have had good luck with it. Had a little problems getting it working at first, but once we got an email problem fixxed (the firewall here was stopping all foreign emails for a while,) their tech support got me up and working. Once it worked, just put number one son in the sidecar with a GPS and intercom and tweaked until it was right.
One of them Yankee boys is using a Speedometer Healer which gives you a few extra functions, such as max speed.
So other than that, how do you like the Bandito?
Mike _________________ Mike Currin
93 BMW K1100RS / EML Speed 2000
89 Honda GB 500 (6,700 miles, all original except tires)
67 Triumph 650 chopper
92 Suzuki GS500 (eldest son) |
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bmcsheehy
Joined: 22 Jan 2005 Posts: 991 Location: Massachusetts USA
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Posted: Fri Oct 14, 2005 6:30 pm Post subject: |
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Gee Mike, I said I was sorry.
I am using a Speedo Healer.
http://www.speedohealer.com/eng/intro.htm
Works great, I think it might be a little cheaper than some others.
One nice feature on mine is the highest speed recall. Turn the ignition on, push a button and the factory speedometer show the highest speed of the day, you know, for bragging rights. _________________ Bill
High Performance Sidecaring... ...There is nothing "HACKED" about it.
2006 ZX-14 / HANNIGAN HP.
2011 Concourse / California Friendship III.
2016 Suzuki Bandit 1250s
1936 Ford Fordoor Humpback
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docmike
Joined: 27 Jan 2005 Posts: 630 Location: Eastern NC
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Posted: Fri Oct 14, 2005 6:50 pm Post subject: |
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_________________ Mike Currin
93 BMW K1100RS / EML Speed 2000
89 Honda GB 500 (6,700 miles, all original except tires)
67 Triumph 650 chopper
92 Suzuki GS500 (eldest son) |
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Ralph
Joined: 27 Jan 2005 Posts: 603 Location: Lexington, Ky
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Posted: Sat Oct 15, 2005 12:36 am Post subject: |
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" the factory speedometer show the highest speed of the day" 28 MPH Hell of a day he said
Got Teeth _________________ "So Soon Old & So Late Smart" |
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sidebike
Joined: 22 Jan 2005 Posts: 167 Location: Cabot Trail, Cape Breton Island Nova Scotia
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Posted: Sat Oct 15, 2005 3:15 am Post subject: |
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Quote: | Dave Hannigan says the tire pressure should be 22 psi. Although I have heard that HPS rigs run lower than normal pressures, this seems especially low. Any thoughts? |
Sounds about right.
I am have the same wheels and tires on my Honda CBR1100 rig as the Bandito and I am running 20 psi. front 22 rear 18 side. _________________ Nostalgia' s nice but, nothing beats Performance.
Roger |
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sidecarken
Joined: 27 Jun 2005 Posts: 12 Location: Avondale Estates, GA
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Posted: Sat Oct 15, 2005 2:46 pm Post subject: speedo recalibration |
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Thank you all for the advice. I am going to try the Speedo Healer. So far, I am loving the Bandito. Of course, what I have to compare it to is my R90/2/Bender rig, which I have been riding for 15 years or so, and just a few short rides on a Sidebike. I haven't had the courage to change the trail position from highway mode, so the rig is much more stable and planted than the BMW (it also seems nearly impossible to fly, but I guess that will come with experience. BTW, just out of curiousity, what happens if one runs too high tire pressure? Is it a tire wear or a stability problem?
My wife thinks the car is much more comfortable than the Bender (probably a good thing she hasn't ridden in a modern touring car!), so I think it will be easier to get her out for some long rides. |
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bmcsheehy
Joined: 22 Jan 2005 Posts: 991 Location: Massachusetts USA
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Posted: Sun Oct 16, 2005 4:24 pm Post subject: |
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Ralph wrote: | " the factory speedometer show the highest speed of the day" 28 MPH Hell of a day he said
Got Teeth |
I love you man.
Yes, got teeth. _________________ Bill
High Performance Sidecaring... ...There is nothing "HACKED" about it.
2006 ZX-14 / HANNIGAN HP.
2011 Concourse / California Friendship III.
2016 Suzuki Bandit 1250s
1936 Ford Fordoor Humpback
www.Yankee-Engineering.com |
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Ralph
Joined: 27 Jan 2005 Posts: 603 Location: Lexington, Ky
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Posted: Sun Oct 16, 2005 8:40 pm Post subject: |
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_________________ "So Soon Old & So Late Smart" |
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zentime
Joined: 22 Jan 2005 Posts: 837 Location: Massachusetts USA
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Posted: Mon Oct 17, 2005 12:01 pm Post subject: Re: speedo recalibration |
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sidecarken wrote: | BTW, just out of curiousity, what happens if one runs too high tire pressure? Is it a tire wear or a stability problem?
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Ken, glad you like it and my appologies for the delay. The tires on your bike have a max load carrying capacity of 1048lbs at 51 psi. The Bandito being so much lighter than a car, the actual load on each tire is significantly less and using 30psi +/- the tires would essentially be over inflated in our use. It's extremely clear, our collective experience shows that in our application, with higher tire pressure you loose grip on dry and wet pavement. The rig will track much better at the lower tire pressures and tire wear is not adversly affected.
bill _________________ CBR1100XX/EZS
1973 MotoGuzzi V7sport
will August ever come............ |
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docmike
Joined: 27 Jan 2005 Posts: 630 Location: Eastern NC
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Posted: Mon Oct 17, 2005 1:19 pm Post subject: |
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When I first got the K11 / EML the dealer told me to run 40 psi (I think, it was a while ago.) One thing I found was that on interstate with rain grooves it felt like there was no connection between any of the three wheels.
And it holds in a corner much better with the lower pressure, basically not enough weight to make the tire flat on the pavement.
( What Bill Zentime said, but with littler words )
Mike _________________ Mike Currin
93 BMW K1100RS / EML Speed 2000
89 Honda GB 500 (6,700 miles, all original except tires)
67 Triumph 650 chopper
92 Suzuki GS500 (eldest son) |
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bmcsheehy
Joined: 22 Jan 2005 Posts: 991 Location: Massachusetts USA
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Posted: Mon Oct 17, 2005 2:21 pm Post subject: |
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I am currently running 15 lbs rear, 15 lbs side, 18 lbs front.
Pretty happy with this combination. _________________ Bill
High Performance Sidecaring... ...There is nothing "HACKED" about it.
2006 ZX-14 / HANNIGAN HP.
2011 Concourse / California Friendship III.
2016 Suzuki Bandit 1250s
1936 Ford Fordoor Humpback
www.Yankee-Engineering.com |
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Ralph
Joined: 27 Jan 2005 Posts: 603 Location: Lexington, Ky
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Posted: Mon Oct 17, 2005 7:47 pm Post subject: |
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"What Bill Zentime said, but with littler words "
Dam you are good Mike _________________ "So Soon Old & So Late Smart" |
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docmike
Joined: 27 Jan 2005 Posts: 630 Location: Eastern NC
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Posted: Mon Oct 17, 2005 8:10 pm Post subject: |
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Just doing my part for North / South relations. _________________ Mike Currin
93 BMW K1100RS / EML Speed 2000
89 Honda GB 500 (6,700 miles, all original except tires)
67 Triumph 650 chopper
92 Suzuki GS500 (eldest son) |
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