ZX-14 Test and Race Information - Event Date: January/01/1900 - January/01/1900

We have just completed mapping for use with Ivan�s TRE-006A to help eliminate decel pop on the 2006/07 ZX-14�s. (2008 mapping will be completed soon) 

Ivan�s description from his web site:

• TRE-006A - $60.00
  2006 & 2007 ZX-14
• Requires sub-throttle plate removal & special mapping.
• Gets rid of fuel shut-off on decell -
  This will allow smooth on/off throttle transitions and will get rid of the annoying pop when the throttle is reapplied.
• Gets rid of part throttle timing retarder in lower gears.
• Our maps are only available with a minimum purchase of $200.00 or more.

Of course, we needed to test this gadget ourselves where we spend most of our time... at the drag strip! 

Preliminary tests from satellite race teams were not very promising. A couple of bikes noticed a SLIGHT slow down in E.T. and MPH at the drag strip. This was even after correction to the mapping using our Innovate LM-1 wideband system to eliminate mapping errors from our testing.

All teams reported that the decel popping was nearly eliminated. 

Honestly, we are not exactly sure why the bikes slowed down. My best guess is that there may be an ignition curve issue which comes into play with the addition of the TRE-006A? We speculate (via testing) that the bike is simply locked into the neutral map (although Ivan�s instructions dispute this)�who knows what a neutral ignition curve may look like compared to the other gears? This is very difficult to measure and really doesn�t matter to us as the final track performance is what we look for here at Brock's Performance Products (Performance is our middle name, you know!) 

The reality is that the full throttle dyno power numbers with the TRE-006A after mapping were almost the same as without it. The drivability after mapping is consistent with our current 'no flies' mapping with no real improvement or loss comparatively, and the decel pop is almost completely gone. We mapped at an A/F ratio to provide optimum fuel mileage and drivability. 

I believe the guys who really dislike the decel pop will enjoy the new combination without noticing any seat-of-the-pants loss in performance on the street. The race guys always have the option of testing all of our available combinations to see which works the best for them. I will be the first to admit that a drop in power under the right circumstances can actually lead to quicker E.T.�s from a greater ability to control the bike, differing riding styles, chassis and gearing set-up, etc. Try different combinations yourself- it�s FUN to learn what works best for YOU! 

We pride ourselves on helping our customers be as happy as possible with our products and combinations�.even if we would never do anything to slow our own bikes down. We recognize that a large percentage of our street crowd doesn�t try to squeak out the final hundredths out of their bikes at the track, but simply want them to please them on the street with fantastic drivability and acceleration without making noises which remind them of their old KZ1000�s with improperly jetted smooth-bore carbs! 

As always, our maps are always free for as long as you own your system, and any map sharing will eliminate you from the type of information you are reading now. 

Please feel free to fill out a previously approved map support (short form) and list TRE-006A map in the notes, located here:  http://www.brockracing.com/forummapsupport.html 

Please note:

1. We only created one TRE-006A map to match all of our street-based systems; Alien Head/Generation 3 (standard and new shorty oval) /Street Megaphone and new Short Meg.
2. The secondary throttle plates MUST be removed for this combination to function correctly, or large low end power losses will be noticed.
3. ANY air cleaner; BMC race, BMC street, Pipercross, stock, etc. will work fine using this map for street use.
4. Pump gas of any readily available octane rating is also fine for street use.
5. We see no need to create RACE MAPS for a product which can slow down your bike! We do not and will not create 'race gas,' 'air cleaner removed,' or 'sidewinder' maps for this reason. Please see one of our current race configurations for track use.
6. You will lose your gear position indicator functionality. It will display 'N' all of the time. (Ivan�s instructions claim that the 'N' does not stand for 'neutral,' but for �non emissions mode of the ecu��� Kawasaki Technical Support sites �environmental concerns� as the reason this is NOT the case!)

Good luck and GO FAST (without popping!)

Brock 

PS. Maps will begin shipping via e-mail the first week of Jan. 2008. Please feel free to call our sales staff at 937-912-0054 to order your TRE-006A as it is not yet up on our web site. You may also contact  sales@brockracing.com for pricing/availability, etc.

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