C5 Install

[Steve83]

Excellent! All is well with the world!

 

[joedrum]

:clapping: great ..

 

[toytender01]

Time too ride, no more excuses!!!!!!!!!! :Egyptian: :Egyptian: :Egyptian:

 

[dan filipi]

That's great Brian!

 

[C5Performance]

mcgovern61 » Sun May 18, 2014 5:19 pm[/url]":3nc14va9]
To do the compression test did you have all 4 plugs out, throttle wide open and lots of strong battery?

Yes that is the correct method. Harbor Freight compression testers also read low (both of mine do anyway) but the real promising thing is they are consistent.
You look for values that are within 5-8% of one another so I think your engine is perfectly fine.

:salute:

 

[Ansimp]

Congratulations Brian and well done :good:

 

[mcgovern61]

Sounds much better Brian! :clapping:

 

[wilcoy02]

You will love it Brian.
no more bogging down when passing a semi or going up hills.
Lot of work but well worth it.
Let us know if your mph goes up.

NOW GO RIDE

 

[brianinpa]

This one is done... for now!

I just got back from a compete test ride and I think that little gadget spinning on the back of the motor is a marvel!

One other observation is that if you ever take the battery box off, remember to hook the plastic fender on the rear lower corner to prevent yourself from working long hours into the night tearing the rear end apart looking for a problem that didn't exist. Did you know that the plastic fender when it comes in contact with a spinning wheel sounds just like a wheel bearing or final drive falling apart! :head bang:

I think the thing that amazes me the most is the lugging power that this bike now has. Sure it revs up through the gears and will take off, but I was in 5th gear and 2000 rpms and coming out of a turn, before I would have been down shifting to 3rd just to get up to speed again. Not now. I just need to twist the wick and it will just run right back up to speed without and chatter.

That's it for now! Time to go for a ride.
arty:

 

[dan filipi]

The increase in torque and smoothness down low and so much less trama noise coming from the engine, to me makes the c5 worth it in itself.
It's something that has to be experienced to be appreciated.
Welcome to the club Brian.

 

[joedrum]

the fender bearing going bad is a pain in the butt ...LOL :smilie_happy: :shock: oh2: :hihihi:

 

[brianinpa]

I just need to save up now to get one for the 1200!

 

[brianinpa]

joedrum » Sat May 24, 2014 9:26 am[/url]":156elpyf]
the fender bearing going bad is a pain in the butt ...LOL :smilie_happy: :shock: oh2: :hihihi:

I lost a lot of sleep over that one!

 

[joedrum]

im really pleased you are totally happy with the c5 ... few things in wingdom are so one sided for the good like the c5 is period

 

[C5Performance]

brianinpa » Sat May 24, 2014 9:27 am[/url]":c8juysy4]

joedrum » Sat May 24, 2014 9:26 am[/url]":c8juysy4]
the fender bearing going bad is a pain in the butt ...LOL :smilie_happy: :shock: oh2: :hihihi:

I lost a lot of sleep over that one!

Is there a "Fender Bearing" patch you can earn for your riding jacket? LOL Glad it all worked out.

 

[mcgovern61]

C5Performance » Sat May 24, 2014 9:50 am[/url]":uaq4s73o]

brianinpa » Sat May 24, 2014 9:27 am[/url]":uaq4s73o]

joedrum » Sat May 24, 2014 9:26 am[/url]":uaq4s73o]
the fender bearing going bad is a pain in the butt ...LOL :smilie_happy: :shock: oh2: :hihihi:

I lost a lot of sleep over that one!

Is there a "Fender Bearing" patch you can earn for your riding jacket? LOL Glad it all worked out.

:smilie_happy: :smilie_happy: Coffee spit across the table again laughing!! Brian, I'd like to say I am sorry for you troubles, but Paul made my day with that one! :smilie_happy:

 

[mcgovern61]

Tough thing here......C5 is a great idea AND my engine is out and on the floor right now, but no finances for that right now! :whip: :head bang:

Paul, do you have a "Lend Lease" program available? :hihihi:

 

[dan filipi]

mcgovern61 » Sat May 24, 2014 8:40 am[/url]":1eimpk3p]
Tough thing here......C5 is a great idea AND my engine is out and on the floor right now, but no finances for that right now! :whip: :head bang:

Paul, do you have a "Lend Lease" program available? :hihihi:

Well Paul has told me he's open to taking payments.

 

[Ansimp]

Great to hear of another C5 success :good:

 

[Steve83]

Congrats, Brian, ya done good!!! :clapping: :clapping: :good: k:

Positive vibes sent for Gerry to get a C5! :beg: