It's Alive!

Got it started using the injection system. Had problems on friday getting a usable tach signal, but sorted that out.

Started with base stuff and Alpha N as the control algorithm. Refused to idle at more than 500 rpm (hence idle was very lumpy)

Tried Speed density as MAP signal was quite good - used the vacuum signal from 2 individual manifolds tee'd together - and it ran pretty well idle was arund 1000rpm (the target). Reved hard, but it enriched up and it resulted in fuel condensing on the inlet walls and the idle then hanging as a result when the throttle was shut. I will need adjust fueling to compensate for this.

Fuel pump does not seem to be able to sustain pressure, but it is old, so i will have to find an alternative. I also ran the setup with the throttle bodies pushed into the manifold rubbers, this was a bit dodgy, but i preceded anyway - well i had a back fire which popeed the throttle bodies free, however as they had condensed fuel on the walls on the manifold, a sudden rush of free air, lead to a rather amusing fire on cyclinders 3 and 4. I put that out by ripping the throttle bodies out of the way and placing my palms over the individual manifolds - it worked -but it aint recommended!!!

Jobs to do before i can go again. Sort fuel pump out, make adjustments to throttle bodies and secure them properly.

ogh and obtain a few CO2 extinguishers!!!!

I have purchased a Palm m105 from ebay for £3.20, so i can (hopefully) use palmtune with MS. This with be vital with mapping adjustment whilst tuning the bike 'on-the-fly'

Palmtune: http://www.blessedmemories.net/Palm/PalmTune2.htm

Due to the location of the bimota fuel rail, i am unable to refit the coolant pipe-work that goes from the top of the jacket to the thermostat housing. To resolve this myself and a friend attempted to reshape it with a hammer and brute force, however it went quite wrong and the spigots that fit into the jacket would not go (they were misplaced from there original position).

I managed to obtain another set of pipes via ebay and have brazed up a pipe-work so that the old spigots can be used and linked to the ebay-sourced part. I will post a picture of this when i get chance.

Better view of throttle bodies.

Oxygen sensor mounted. This is the first point where the individual downpipes meet and so was the only spot where the o2 sensor would 'see' all 4 cylinders. The sensor is narrow band but i have a wide band (top picture) which i will fit when the controller arrives (if it ever arrives from 14point7.com

The bike! (less tank and seat)