Techclusion

[johnv1]

I have a 2004 R1150RT, with the price of a techlusion at $100 (military) I wonder exactly this will do for me. I do not seem to have a surging problem, but a buzzing in the bars in the lower gears.

What can I expect this product to do ??

 

thanks johnv

[ShovelStrokeEd]

Cost you $100.

 

The vibration you feel can be improved by a careful throttle body synch, although some will remain at all speeds. It is a twin after all, and the motor is not rubber mounted.

[Ken H.]

Also you can expect it to decrease your fuel mileage.

 

Not to take anything away from the Techlusion, it really is a good product on a R bike with surging issues. It's just that it should be a solution of last resort. When all else falls.

 

If you, "do not seem to have a surging problem" you don't need one.

 

Ride, enjoy.

[mrkam]

Hi JohnV. Seems like every time I speak up about the Techlusion I unleash a fury of flames, but here goes.

 

I have a '96 R850R, with D&D exhaust, and no surging problem. I installed (10 min) a Techlusion just because I wanted some "tuning"-like control. (used to play around jetting my RZ350....). Well, I REALLY like the Techlusion. I hear comments like "not needed" or "last resort", or "band-aid fix" alot in reference to the TL, but what about just for fun??!!?? I think it really helped my bikes' acceleration response (noticably!!), and with the pipes, and oiled foam air socks, it will rolling wheelie in 2nd!! And yes, you will suffer 2-3 mpg drop, but heck, that's not why I have the R850, nor is it why I ride. (or else I would have a 150cc scooter...)

 

So, I say, for $100, GO FOR IT!! You will be able to tune and tweak to your heart's content (very easily...). And, if you don't like it, you can sell it EASY for your $100.

 

OK, let the slams begin....

[Scurrie]

I had one on my R11RT for a while (it's for sale...). I spent a lot of time adjusting it and could smooth out one range, but cause a problem somewhere else. When I finally found a compromise, I noticed the plugs seemed to be getting carbon build up--running too rich. I finally took it off.

 

I think the bottom line on why there is such a variation of opinion is that it really doesn't make all that big a difference. The little nuances that drive some people crazy are not even noticed by others. If it made a huge difference, everyone would be buying them.

 

From my experience, stick with Ed's suggestion, tune it up right and go ride.