[veteq]

Is it possible, through the use of a PC, to detune a bike to where it makes less power (Lets say 20hp less) without damaging the engine...?

Reason for the question: I am getting myself a new bike in the spring and my wife wants mine, she is going for her license in April. I don't mind giving her the GSXR600 but I would fell more comfortable if the bike was less powerful for the first few months.

I know it's too much of a bike for her, I started with this bike. If can cannot do it, then I will have to look for another bike for her and keep the 600 for myself.

Veteq

 

[The Chad]

you could always go up a few teeth on the front sprocket, that will give the illusion of less power until she learns to use the high revs of the bike. So basicly, unless your wife is just plain old silly and tries out the top speed of the bike, that will help make the bike a little more skuid friendly. If nothing elts it's worth a try.

 

[veteq]

Chad, I didn't think of that, I much cheaper solution. Thank you

 

[prekarious1]

other than that you could spend the excessive money to have the a/f mixture placed to a point where it is for fuel economy instead of hp. This would lower your numbers some but I have no idea how much or if it would even really be worth it

 

[FIVEINCH]

If you're going that route, just ride it stock. 'Nut mentioned it another thread: these bikes are pretty lean off the showroom floor. The PC, as with most ECU add-ons, allows more gas to flow.... put simply.

If she must have that bike, I think re-gearing might be the best alternative.

 

[Clint]

I don't know the limitations of computerized tuning, but if you can retard the ignition timing enough you'll dramatically lower the power output.