Can a servo Buddy replace an exhaust valve?

Can a servo Buddy replace an exhaust valve?

The Servo Buddy®, by SkutrNet, is a small electronic device that replaces the servo motor. By interfacing directly with the engine control unit the servobuddy can emulate a fully functional, stock, exhaust valve and motor system.

What happens when the exhaust valve is removed?

The valve typically is spring loaded so if disconnected it will hold the valve in the full open position. Additionally, the purchase of a full or slip on exhaust system often eliminates the exhaust valve. But now that the ex-up valve has been removed what do you do with the motor unit?

What’s the purpose of the EXUP valve on a motorcycle?

The purpose of this system according to the motorcycle manufacturers’ marketing departments is to create back-pressure at lower RPMs to increase torque. Unfortunately, this probably isn’t the real reason; the true purpose of the exup valves is to meet noise and emissions regulations.

Can a spring loaded exhaust valve be removed?

It can be accomplished as easily as removing the cables that connect the valve to the motor. The valve typically is spring loaded so if disconnected it will hold the valve in the full open position. Additionally, the purchase of a full or slip on exhaust system often eliminates the exhaust valve.

The Servo Buddy®, by SkutrNet, is a small electronic device that replaces the servo motor. By interfacing directly with the engine control unit the servobuddy can emulate a fully functional, stock, exhaust valve and motor system.

The valve typically is spring loaded so if disconnected it will hold the valve in the full open position. Additionally, the purchase of a full or slip on exhaust system often eliminates the exhaust valve. But now that the ex-up valve has been removed what do you do with the motor unit?

The purpose of this system according to the motorcycle manufacturers’ marketing departments is to create back-pressure at lower RPMs to increase torque. Unfortunately, this probably isn’t the real reason; the true purpose of the exup valves is to meet noise and emissions regulations.

It can be accomplished as easily as removing the cables that connect the valve to the motor. The valve typically is spring loaded so if disconnected it will hold the valve in the full open position. Additionally, the purchase of a full or slip on exhaust system often eliminates the exhaust valve.

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