Optimum's Diagnostic & Maintenance kit Review

by **jschner** » Tue Jan 28, 2003 9:48 pm

Hey we have our first Technical Article and I'd like to toot my own horn and say it's a good one. :wink:

Optimum's GP Control DM Kit is a must have piece of software for your Cannondale. Check out the article/review and let me know what you think.

http://www.cannondaler.com/articles/opt/opt_dmkit01.php

by **mufflerman** » Tue Jan 28, 2003 10:34 pm

Nice job on the write up. Makes me want one even more, especially with all the custom maps on this site.

by **Midwestrider** » Wed Jan 29, 2003 6:35 am

Jim,

AWESOME write up! I now understand all the numbers I've seen flyin' around about offsets and flowrates. I too really want to get a DM tool because I know my X440s is running rich. But I just bought a laptop for Christmas and the $300+ for the DM tool just isn't in the budget right now.

Hopefully, I'll be getting one this year!

by **jschner** » Wed Jan 29, 2003 9:28 am

Thanks guys! I was a little off base on the how to richen and lean out the bike and still get your throttle settings correct so I removed that section. I'll get some clarification and add it back in the article or just add a whole new article because it's a little more involved.

More to come so keep a look out.

by **MAZmx248** » Wed Jan 29, 2003 9:45 am

Hey Jim...You did one bang-up job of an article!! I am very impressed!! You were wise to disreguard the section on leaning and riching ur own AFR because it is extremely easy to go too far in one direction or the other by plug reading alone. And I dont think I have to tell anyone what happens after an extremely lean condition.
I seriously hope to write an article with the help of Optimum concerning proper AFR settings...Scooter (from Opt.) and all guys are truly genuises and they ride as well, making them true experts!
Again, fine job Jim... and anyone who is consider purchasing a DM tool, it will be the second happiest day of ur MX life. (1rst being C'Dale purchase day. ) Happy Moto-ing. -MAZ

by **dubya** » Wed Jan 29, 2003 3:32 pm

X'lent job Jim,

I talked with Scooter today and it sounds like tomorrow for the operating code patch. Damn I hate using proper terminology, I think I'll just stick to Hex Code. LOL

by **FLATTIRE4ME2** » Wed Jan 29, 2003 10:32 pm

Great write up. Iv'e only used mine a few times and you hit the nail on the head. Having tools like this make owning one of these bikes awsome. It's a shame more people can't experience it.

by **kram 432** » Fri Jan 31, 2003 10:34 pm

For thoughts and help with fine tuning, I will be glad to help. I have been doing this since the beginning of the MC 1000 system. We all need to keep our C-Dales in the fore front and I will be glad to help.

by **jschner** » Fri Jan 31, 2003 11:22 pm

Kram, thanks for the offer. If you ever want to write an article for the site that you think will help out, your more than welcome. We have our Articles section that we just started and it needs some expert help.

by **MAZmx248** » Sat Feb 01, 2003 8:02 am

Hey Kram...
Great to have you here!! Your expert advice is certainly welcomed!
It took me a minute to figure it out... but hey, THANKS for the Email.
Talk to ya soon... - MAZ

by **jschner** » Wed Feb 26, 2003 9:04 am

Been a few questions about the DM Kit lately so I thought I would move this to the top for a bit.

by **Harry Moto** » Wed Feb 26, 2003 6:20 pm

I have a question: is the 'jetting' part updated? Also, looking through the spreadsheet that Radical Ron provided, I see Main Jet, Needle, and Pilot settings for the rider adjust. Are those available for us to jet the bike with?

by **Richard** » Wed Feb 26, 2003 8:54 pm

You know in 5 years every dirt bike will have gps. It just that they are all
behind in the times. How long dus it take to change a piot jet or even a
main. Look at running the pikes peak. You know all the cars have fuel
injection.

by **dubya** » Mon Mar 03, 2003 5:00 am

Harry,

The settings I beleive you are referring to are the "unique" numbers for you bike or quad. These numbers should never be changed. The "other" numbers that are changed help throttle responses and fuel delivery at certain RPM's. The ECU comps for altitude and temperature changes.I hope this helps.

by **jschner** » Mon Mar 03, 2003 6:05 am

Harry, I never added the fuel mixture part back in because I'm hoping to create a whole new article for that. If someone wants to write that part up that would be great but eventually I hope to get around to it.

The theory is more complicated than the actual procedure but it really does deserve it's own write up. Coming soon.

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