Kawasaki 1400 GTR

1400 GTR - All Models => 1400GTR Discussion => Topic started by: Stephen.Stallebrass on June 09, 2014, 12:15:03 PM

Title: Eco Mode Proper
Post by: Stephen.Stallebrass on June 09, 2014, 12:15:03 PM
So apparently you hold down the trigger to get ECO Mode proper.  I always thought that the ECO Mode was just the thing that comes on automatically when you drive conservatively. :innocent:

I only discovered it by accident in Normandy when I was being followed by Gendermarie... "what's that extra ECO thing on the display", I thought. "Maybe it only comes on proper when you drive really slowly?" But when I switched off the ignition it was gone, no matter how slowly I rode the old girl. Then it strook me to try holding down the trigger. Voila, ECO mode proper was activated.

Thought I'd post this as I can't be the only muppet that didn't realise this.

:banana:
Title: Re: Eco Mode Proper
Post by: Lonewolf on June 09, 2014, 12:33:22 PM
Quote from: Stephen.Stallebrass on June 09, 2014, 12:15:03 PM
So apparently you hold down the trigger to get ECO Mode proper.

Thought I'd post this as I can't be the only muppet that didn't realise this.

:banana:


:popcorn: Stephen, never actually seen anyone admit they didn't know how to do it before.  :mfr_lol:
Title: Re: Eco Mode Proper
Post by: Andy on June 09, 2014, 12:45:21 PM
Some Muppet's  are pretty cool  :cool:

(http://hollywoodhatesme.files.wordpress.com/2011/12/muppets-animal.jpg)

P.S. RTFM  :grin:

(http://images.sodahead.com/polls/003136523/manual-rtfm-86354756741_xlarge.png)
Title: Re: Eco Mode Proper
Post by: Kwikasfuki on June 09, 2014, 01:43:25 PM
It'd be nice if it would remember your decision. I don't bother with it now
Title: Re: Eco Mode Proper
Post by: Boomer on June 09, 2014, 05:09:25 PM
As we say in IT support RTFM,... Read The F*****g Manual. :-)

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Title: Re: Eco Mode Proper
Post by: Zebedee on June 09, 2014, 05:29:23 PM

Quote from: Boomer on June 09, 2014, 05:09:25 PM
As we say in IT support RTFM,... Read The F*****g Manual. :-)

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Title: Re: Eco Mode Proper
Post by: Ant on June 09, 2014, 07:51:38 PM
Mine goes onto Eco as soon as its started, ticks over better and rides smoother in traffic.......
Title: Re: Eco Mode Proper
Post by: Lonewolf on June 09, 2014, 09:10:34 PM
Quote from: Ant on June 09, 2014, 07:51:38 PM
Mine goes onto Eco as soon as its started, ticks over better and rides smoother in traffic.......


Ditto.
Title: Re: Eco Mode Proper
Post by: Charlie747 on June 09, 2014, 09:22:44 PM
Quote from: The Wolf on June 09, 2014, 09:10:34 PM

Ditto.

Since riding with the pair of you mine goes on and I improve my mpg.....................but forget to take it off (its an age thing) when making progress and worry about damage from a super lean map  :no:
Title: Re: Eco Mode Proper
Post by: Boomer on June 09, 2014, 10:57:24 PM
Nah, as soon as ya go over 6,000 rpm it switches to full power mode. C'mon people, i don't even own one and I know that. <LOL>

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Title: Re: Eco Mode Proper
Post by: STX1300man on June 10, 2014, 10:35:41 AM
Quote from: The Wolf on June 09, 2014, 09:10:34 PM

Ditto.
Ditto too :)

The bike should either default to this or have a way to set it in the options (like the linked brake option where you can set it to NOT be in that stupid heavy handed mode!).

It not only save fuel, has minimal impact on performance (it only operates below 6000 rpm) but it smooths out that horrible on/off at the closed throttle position.

Title: Re: Eco Mode Proper
Post by: Andy on June 10, 2014, 11:05:33 AM
Quote from: STX1300man on June 10, 2014, 10:35:41 AM
Ditto too :)

The bike should either default to this or have a way to set it in the options (like the linked brake option where you can set it to NOT be in that stupid heavy handed mode!).

It not only save fuel, has minimal impact on performance (it only operates below 6000 rpm) but it smooths out that horrible on/off at the closed throttle position.

It's automatic on new ZZ1400 http://www.ashonbikes.com/content/kawasaki-zzr1400-zx-14-review-0
Title: Re: Eco Mode Proper
Post by: Debs on June 14, 2014, 12:45:08 AM
How do you set the ECO mode to be permanently on? I keep forgetting to enable it before pulling away... Grrrrrr
Title: Re: Eco Mode Proper
Post by: Lonewolf on June 14, 2014, 04:16:29 PM
Quote from: Debs on June 14, 2014, 12:45:08 AM
How do you set the ECO mode to be permanently on? I keep forgetting to enable it before pulling away... Grrrrrr


It doesn't appear as if you can.