I can not feel or hear or see a rpm change when I change to traction with my Vortec either. I've tried every program and can not feel a difference between power and traction. Should I notice a drastic change from program to program or is it so suttle that I can't feel it? If this is as good as it gets I'm disappointed and I should have bought the RW for less $$. Perhaps my switch is bad also. How can I check to see if it works?

JMiller

 

hey marky, I thought the baja has a different conector or wire color code,and required splicing?

 

I feel mine every time. I ride about 50 mph and flip it to traction and it slows down. I hear and feel the difference. Mine was not post-programmed by anyone, just right out of the box. There are several types of power curves. It's possible that you are switching between similar curves with different rev limits - in that case, you wouldn't feel any change. See below

1) Performance Maps (where the power curve really comes on at higher RPM)
There are 2 Performance maps (Rev limits set at 8,900 and 8,350 rpms) Position 1 & 7.

2) Traction Maps (where the power curve really comes on at low RPM - good for trail riding - high torque needs)
There are 3 traction maps (Rev limits set at 8,350) Position 2, 3 4.

3) Linear Power (where the power is evenly distributed throughout the RPM range)
There are 2 linear maps (Rev limits set at 8,350) Position 5 & 6.

4) Standard Map (like the stock map)
There are 3 standard maps (Rev limits set at 8100, 8400 & 8600 rpms) Position 8, 9 and 0


The map on the performance switch 'A' on the handle bar is fixed at curve 1 = Performance map at 8900 RPM. The Traction switch 'B' is any curve you have selected on the CDI.

If you select curve #7 on the 'B' switch on the CDI, you will not feel any difference between 'A' and 'B' when you switch between those two curves when you are running.

Clear as mud?

 

The Baja does have a different plug and wiring scheme, but the Vortex has two models (one for each quad), and the Big Gun CDI only works for the Baja - so, you don't always need to rewire - it just depends on the CDI. The Ron Wood Racing only works with the older standard model and do need to be rewired for the baja.

Marky

 

cool. I was considering the big gun anyway. thanks