# Power Commander

**URL:** <https://forums.speedlife.net/t/power-commander/181285>\
**Category:** PittSpeed Automotive\
**Created:** [March 27, 2006, 6:10pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/power-commander/181285 "2006-03-27T18:10:42Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 7\
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**Author:** ![cleanquick306](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/48db29/32.png) [@cleanquick306](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/cleanquick306)\
**Post date:** [March 27, 2006, 6:10pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/power-commander/181285/1 "2006-03-27T18:10:42Z")

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I have a 2004 kawi zx6r (636)

What kind of gains can actually be expected from a power commander…are they even worth buying???

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**Author:** ![SonofaBish](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ad7895/32.png) [@SonofaBish](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SonofaBish)\
**Post date:** [March 27, 2006, 6:33pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/power-commander/181285/2 "2006-03-27T18:33:02Z")

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I think most ppl will tell you that they are definitely worth it and that you’ll get huge gains! i dont have one, but that’s what i’ve heard…

Myself, if i ever want to go that route, i’ll go with what they call the MAK box… some TL1000R guy created a box that is identical to the yosh box, which does most of the same things as the PC, just not as fancy… he created a diagram and schematic of how to make one, and how to retune the bikes computer. Check around the kawi forums, and i bet there is someone who has done something very similar. However, of course, there is always alot of risk wiht something like that

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**Author:** ![Quik](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/quik/32/5979_2.png) [@Quik](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Quik)\
**Post date:** [March 27, 2006, 7:49pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/power-commander/181285/3 "2006-03-27T19:49:20Z")

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really not needed unless you did a full system

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**Author:** ![Jeff\_Spicoli](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/ea666f/32.png) [@Jeff\_Spicoli](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jeff_Spicoli)\
**Post date:** [April 14, 2006, 6:42am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/power-commander/181285/4 "2006-04-14T06:42:19Z")

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I wouldn’t waste the money on a power commander - invest in a set of fork springs and a rear shock spring designed for your body weight. OEM springs are designed for a 175 pound male.

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**Author:** ![Humonese](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/e56c9b/32.png) [@Humonese](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Humonese)\
**Post date:** [April 17, 2006, 7:19pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/power-commander/181285/5 "2006-04-17T19:19:07Z")

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If you have an aftermarket pipe and feel the bike lugging or less responsive, get a PC to even it out. Otherwise, save your coin like Spicoli says.

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**Author:** ![fmfkid250](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fmfkid250/32/5973_2.png) [@fmfkid250](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/fmfkid250)\
**Post date:** [April 17, 2006, 8:50pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/power-commander/181285/6 "2006-04-17T20:50:24Z")

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> [@Quik](#):
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> really not needed unless you did a full system

or boost 🍺

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**Author:** ![Jeff\_Spicoli](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/ea666f/32.png) [@Jeff\_Spicoli](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jeff_Spicoli)\
**Post date:** [April 21, 2006, 3:13pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/power-commander/181285/7 "2006-04-21T15:13:00Z")

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Seriously, a new set of spings set for your weight; you’ll gain more performance out of your bike then $1200 spent in a Fuel & Exhaust set up.