I just finished watching the 2008 Atlanta Supercross, Supercross Class race, and wow, what a barn burner. I have been a Honda fan since I bought my first real MX bike in 2002 (2003 CRF450R), so I’ve always been a fan of anyone on a Honda when it comes to racing.
Well the Atlanta race was spectacular if you are a Honda fan, because Honda took 1, 2, & 3 for a RED sweep of the podium. [Read more →]
If you’ve been into motocross as all for even any length of time, you more than likely are aware of the different bar sizes and bends that are available. There are also a bunch of different brands to choose from. Up to this point my favorite has been the original Pro-Taper 1 1/8″ (28mm) bars made by Easton (I believe these are now known as the Pro-Taper EVO — Though there is no mention of Easton on them like there used to be). Anyway, I had the original Pro-Tapers on my bike for 5 years, which included many get offs, and tons of ride time, and I never once bent them. They were and still are (I know the owner of my bike now) running strong and have yet to show any signs of weakness. [Read more →]
Well, I’ve had my DP-Tuner for a couple of weeks now and so far I am very satisfied.
Initially I was a little turned off by how much louder the engine was with the new chip, but oddly enough, over time it has gotten more quiet. I know there are some that would think I’m just getting used to it, but I’m comparing it to the stock tune that I have on the chip, so I know I’m not just “used to it.” [Read more →]
Well, after ordering my DP-Tuner for my 2001 Ford Excursion Diesel on Tuesday evening, I took delivery on Thursday (WOW). Now that’s fast. I did pay for USPS speedy shipping, but sheesh, that’s still fast. It went from Georgia to Utah in short order.
The product is awesome. The chip is very well made and looks good (I’m a computer person by trade, so I’ve seen plenty of computer boards), and the F5 switch is a thing of beauty. [Read more →]
As previously mentioned in my last blog entry (Chip for my 2001 7.3L Powerstroke Diesel Excursion), I have been on the market for a new chip for my Excursion. I was really torn between the Tony Wildman & DP-Tuner chips, and until someone I trust, that runs both, mentioned his thoughts on each chip, I didn’t know which way I was going. [Read more →]
I am in the process of trying to decide what chip to buy. I thought I had my mind made up to get a Tony Wildman chip. However, due to my nature, I just couldn’t leave well enough alone, and have spend a considerable amount of time researching both products. After all, I’ll be spending $400+ for the chip and custom tunes, and want to make sure I get the best product, for the least amount of money I can while still meeting my wants/goals.
As previously mentioned, I’ve been spending a LOT of time reading reviews on both FordPowerstroke.org & theDieselStop.com, trying to educate myself on the best chip for my truck (Ford Excursion 7.3L PSD), that will perform better than a “canned” tune. This has created quite a quandary for me because it would appear that both are excellent, so I think I’ll let the $$ be the deciding factor — or at least help me decide. [Read more →]