factory pro shift kit and flo-commander . . .

[NorCalRyda]

ive tried to search the archives but couldnt find anything about these products. ive seen the Factory Pro shift kit for sale on ebay before but didnt know what the hell it was for. it just looks like a gasket, a spring, a washer, and a bolt. ive also seen this thing called a "Flo-Commander" on ebay and once again i dont know what the hell this is for. can someone explain the uses and advantages (if any) to me. thanks - tone<!--EZCODE EMOTICON START :banana --><img src=http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v209/ ... ananna.gif ALT=":banana"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END--> <p></p><i></i>

[farrowt]

I've been wondering about the flo-commander for a while now, it's advertised for about $139 for the main and the same for the pilot circuit plus the remote adjuster for $150 and the mounting kit, filter kit, diffuser, bla, bla, bla... for that amount of money I want to hear from someone who has used the setup before. Anyone here?<br>www.flo-commander.com <p></p><i></i>

[mintclint]

We did have quite a thread on the flow commander at one stage. However the search engine here sux and there is talk of some lost threads after the hacking. I cant quite remember the outcome of the discussion but I do recall looking at the site thinking hmm.....that could work.<br><br>Not sure if one of our more technically adept members promptly de-bunked the theory though. <p><!--EZCODE ITALIC START--><em>Clint.</em><!--EZCODE ITALIC END--><br><br><!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong><!--EZCODE FONT START--><span style="color:red;">'87 FZR1000T</span><!--EZCODE FONT END--></strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--><br><!--EZCODE ITALIC START--><em><!--EZCODE FONT START--><span style="color:white;">gen·e·sis (jen-i-sis)n. pl.:The coming into being of something; the origin.</span><!--EZCODE FONT END--></em><!--EZCODE ITALIC END--><br><br><br></p><i></i>

[jjs777]

well...the factory pro thingy is a roller bearing unit amongst the other parts included - if you have questions then email factory pro and tell him exupbrotherhood sent ya....he's a good guy - or check their www site for more info<br><!--EZCODE AUTOLINK START--><a href="http://66.47.68.116/Prod_Pages/prody06. ... <!--EZCODE AUTOLINK END--><br><br>the flo-commander was debunked by some as nothing more than bells & whistles to offer no real advanatage<br><br>to me ? it looked nifty enough to try...but then I decided to go with the opinion of someone with more years experience w/carbs than I've been breathing O2 - lol <p><!--EZCODE ITALIC START--><em><!--EZCODE FONT START--><span style="color:steelblue;font-family:times new roman;font-size:medium;">-John</span><!--EZCODE FONT END--><br><!--EZCODE FONT START--><span style="color:blue;font-family:times new roman;font-size:small;"> <!--EZCODE LINK START--><a href="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v206/ ... cement.jpg" target="top">1995 FZR1000</a><!--EZCODE LINK END--></span><!--EZCODE FONT END--> <br><!--EZCODE FONT START--><span style="color:blue;font-family:times new roman;font-size:small;"> <!--EZCODE LINK START--><a href="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v206/ ... 00x600.jpg" target="top">1990 FZR1000</a><!--EZCODE LINK END--></span><!--EZCODE FONT END--> <br><!--EZCODE FONT START--><span style="color:blue;font-family:times new roman;font-size:small;"> <!--EZCODE LINK START--><a href="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v206/ ... resize.jpg" target="top">1990 FZR1040</a><!--EZCODE LINK END--></span><!--EZCODE FONT END--></em><!--EZCODE ITALIC END--></p><i></i>

[dragracer1951]

The Factory Pro is a roller for the shifter detent and offers a very real improvment in shifting feel, and makes the tranny shift WAY more positively.<br><br>The Flo Commander is an attemt to get your money to become seperated from your wallet.....<br><br> <p>Jim <!--EZCODE IMAGE START--><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v209/ ... Cheers.gif" style="border:0;"/><!--EZCODE IMAGE END--><br><br><!--EZCODE IMAGE START--><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v209/ ... states.gif" style="border:0;"/><!--EZCODE IMAGE END--><br>Hey Kid...Is my taillight working?</p><i></i>

[flyingcircus68]

I've been running around with the factory pro shift kit for about 13 years and it makes the shifter a bit notchier and forces you to shift more completely. Saves wear and tear on the dogs and it's not cumbersome, just more positive feel in the shifter.<!--EZCODE EMOTICON START :8 --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/nerd.gif ALT=":8"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END--> <p></p><i></i>

[jjs777]

for the factory pro shift kit do you have to pull the motor to install ?<br><br>thanks! <p><!--EZCODE ITALIC START--><em><!--EZCODE FONT START--><span style="color:steelblue;font-family:times new roman;font-size:medium;">-John</span><!--EZCODE FONT END--><!--EZCODE IMAGE START--><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v485/ ... <!--EZCODE IMAGE END--><br><!--EZCODE FONT START--><span style="color:blue;font-family:times new roman;font-size:small;"> <!--EZCODE LINK START--><a href="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v206/ ... cement.jpg" target="top">1995 FZR1000</a><!--EZCODE LINK END--></span><!--EZCODE FONT END--> <br><!--EZCODE FONT START--><span style="color:blue;font-family:times new roman;font-size:small;"> <!--EZCODE LINK START--><a href="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v206/ ... 00x600.jpg" target="top">1990 FZR1000</a><!--EZCODE LINK END--></span><!--EZCODE FONT END--> <br><!--EZCODE FONT START--><span style="color:blue;font-family:times new roman;font-size:small;"> <!--EZCODE LINK START--><a href="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v206/ ... resize.jpg" target="top">1990 FZR1040</a><!--EZCODE LINK END--></span><!--EZCODE FONT END--></em><!--EZCODE ITALIC END--></p><i></i>

[flyingcircus68]

Nope, just the clutch basket to get to the detent<!--EZCODE EMOTICON START :mg3 --><img src=http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v209/ ... neGun3.gif ALT=":mg3"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END--> portion of the shift drum. <p></p><i></i>

[jjs777]

hey fc ?<br><br>how come my instrcutions for the factory pro say to remove the oil pan ?<br><br>I need to know!<br><br>thanks! <p><!--EZCODE ITALIC START--><em><!--EZCODE FONT START--><span style="color:steelblue;font-family:times new roman;font-size:medium;">-John </span><!--EZCODE FONT END--> <!--EZCODE IMAGE START--><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v485/ ... <!--EZCODE IMAGE END--><br><!--EZCODE FONT START--><span style="color:blue;font-family:times new roman;font-size:small;"> <!--EZCODE LINK START--><a href="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v206/ ... cement.jpg" target="top">1995 FZR1000</a><!--EZCODE LINK END--></span><!--EZCODE FONT END--> <br><!--EZCODE FONT START--><span style="color:blue;font-family:times new roman;font-size:small;"> <!--EZCODE LINK START--><a href="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v206/ ... 00x600.jpg" target="top">1990 FZR1000</a><!--EZCODE LINK END--></span><!--EZCODE FONT END--> <br><!--EZCODE FONT START--><span style="color:blue;font-family:times new roman;font-size:small;"> <!--EZCODE LINK START--><a href="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v206/ ... resize.jpg" target="top">1990 FZR1040</a><!--EZCODE LINK END--></span><!--EZCODE FONT END--></em><!--EZCODE ITALIC END--></p><i></i>

[flyingcircus68]

If you have a Yam shop manual, then open to the page where during motor assembly the shifter and oil pump are being installed. If you look at the shift drum, you'll notice the detent arm which has a torsion spring and a roller that rides on the pins of the shift drum detent cam. That torsion spring loads the detent arm against the shift drum and is really the only component that you are changing, besides gaskets. The oil pump is in the way, so it needs to be pulled out during this operation. There is a very high chance that during your struggle with the installing the new spring/detent arm back in its respectful place, it will get away from you and fall into the oil pan, so I suspect that is why they recommend you drop the pan. Don't be afraid to do this, it's quite simple really.<br><br><!--EZCODE EMOTICON START :riding --><img src=http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v209/ ... iker_3.gif ALT=":riding"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END--> <p></p><i></i>

[flyingcircus68]

P.S.<br><br>I don't have an Exup, so I can be ignorant to some of the minor changes that occured after '88. I believe that it was posted by some that the exup oil pump is a two stage pump to run the oil cooler, so you will probably need to disconnect plumbing from the pump prior to removing it.<!--EZCODE EMOTICON START |I --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/tired.gif ALT="|I"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END--> <p></p><i></i>