RS 125 full power issues (new model RS)

[L3G3ND_MTX]

Well i got my package from ebay with my full power-kit in it today, all this bits ready to go so went out and took my bike apart, fitted the power-valve and soilenoid (spelling) but there was no rave unit plug to be found anywhere.

I read up on this and some places said the new CDI's do all the P-valve controlling and dont need the rave unit, just took it out for a ride and there was no extra power at all (yes ive done all the adjustements a full power bike needs).

If anyone knows where the rave unit plugs in as im guessing you need that to control the p-valve?

Any help greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Jamie

[stirlinggaz]

hi,
what year is your bike & what CDI does it have (under rear seat)
while your there, look for a black box (sometimes has 7800 stamped onto it) held down with 2 bolts that loosen off under the rear end.- this is what controls the pv.- you just need to follow the cable until you find the plug - pv solenoid plugs into it!
as you should now have a cable coming from solenoid with a plug/socket on the end?
as far as im aware the pv controller is combined with the CDI in the later bikes- those i dont know about, sorry!
cheers,
GAZ

[MaybeGuy]

do you still have the stock exhaust? its probably restricted.

is the powervalve on the right way?
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Blue_SV650S wrote: it was a sh1te wheelie, but it proves that he can get it up in 3rd and can do angles. In summery, mattsprattuk is a gobby little sh1tebag, dopehead tw4t, but sadly for all of us, he probably isn't THAT full of sh1te!!
Kickstart wrote: Hi I tend to agree with Matt. All the best Keith

[L3G3ND_MTX]

Well the stock exhaust doesnt make a diffrence when the power-valve is fitted you still get a boost of power (maby a bit less than an after market exhaust).

My bike is 2007 model, i have the rave unit and it ISNT plugged in, i cant find where to plug it in, you say it plugs into the solonoid itself, from all the reading up i did its supposed to plug into a wire near the rear seat end coming out of the main loom but i cant find the plug anywhere its just not there? ill check tomorrow if it actually plugs into the solonoid.

Yes the valve is the correct way around i need to know where the rave unit plugs in as i dont have it plugged in yet thats the only thing im struggling with.

Matt maby when you have some free time you/i could meet somewhere and you could take a look (maby you have more knowledge than me) as were both from plymouth, i seen you around town the other day aswell up by the round-about by the train station, you looked back at me dont know if you recognized me or not.

Thanks for the replys so far guys.

EDIT: forgot to mention i have the new Piaggio CDI.

[stirlinggaz]

My bike is 2007 model, i have the rave unit and it ISNT plugged in, i cant find where to plug it in, you say it plugs into the solonoid itself, from all the reading up i did its supposed to plug into a wire near the rear seat end coming out of the main loom but i cant find the plug anywhere its just not there? ill check tomorrow if it actually plugs into the solonoid.

Yes the valve is the correct way around i need to know where the rave unit plugs in as i dont have it plugged in yet thats the only thing im struggling with.
hi,
you could be right...
the black pv controller should have a cable coming from it with a white plug on it,
where does it plug into (follow it)
if it plugs into the loom, then your right & you should be following the loom for a spare outcoming cable/plug.
there is a cable coming from solenoid, right? have you plugged this into anywhere?
so you need to connect the solenoid to the rave controller.
im sure on mine the cable/plug was on the right side, under tank, just above the carb.
sure you will find the plug!
hope this helps.
cheers,
GAZ

[L3G3ND_MTX]

I have followed the loom and i cant find any wires that match the Rave unit plug (the rave unit plug is a 6 quite wide pinned plug, 3 on top and 3 under like a dice).

Ive plugged the solonoid etc. in ive already mentioned that and not worried about that because i know everything is fitted properly EXCEPT the rave unit, ive checked EVERYWHERE for this connector and cant find it.

Does the rave unit actually plug directly into the solonoid unit (the little motor looking thing) or does it plug in somewhere under the back seat like it says everywhere i look?

Ive plugged the cable the comes from the solonoid into the correct plug it needs to go in, and the other cable from the solonoid is connected to the power-valve, im just looking for the one that the rave unit plugs into?

Thanks for the help so far

[MaybeGuy]

shit i have a stalker

post a pic of your bike.

im a mechanical engineer, and have built a few bikes and restored a few others... i know a little.
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Blue_SV650S wrote: it was a sh1te wheelie, but it proves that he can get it up in 3rd and can do angles. In summery, mattsprattuk is a gobby little sh1tebag, dopehead tw4t, but sadly for all of us, he probably isn't THAT full of sh1te!!
Kickstart wrote: Hi I tend to agree with Matt. All the best Keith

[stirlinggaz]

hi,
i cant remember for sure if the rave box plugs into the loom,
although now i think about, the more im convinced it plugged to female plug, cable tied to right hand side of bike.
will get back to you when im 100%
cheers,
GAZ

[L3G3ND_MTX]

Ok thank you for the information that has helped me alot, and yes it does plug into a female plug, that info helps alot saying its cable tied (might be the reason i didnt spot it) and i will do matt, ill put one up of me on the bike so you know what i look like, mainly black and red leathers with a white shoei helmet with iridium visor, riding new model red+black RS 125 (bit bashed up with some duct tape and stuff) if you see me maby we can stop for a chat or what ever, im called jamie just so you no and dont feel a plank asking my name

Ill have another look tomorrow and ill post pic up tomorrow thanks for the info its greatly appreciated.

[stirlinggaz]

hi,
yup, you were right.
rave box should be plugged into loom.
solenoid should also be plugged into loom, but at a different point.
& on mine it was on same side as solenoid,
around the carb area, cable tied up.
so keep looking for that connector! lol
cheers,
GAZ

[L3G3ND_MTX]

Yes, ive found out from the dealer that my 'model' doesnt even have the connector which doesnt make sense as it has the connectors for the solonoid and the power-valve just goes straight in.

Ive ordered a new wiring loom now from a 2006 model which will fit mine and it has the rave unit plug on it so sorted and it only cost me £23 from ebay thats including P&P and my deal wanted over £150 for wiring loom

Thanks for all your help on this guys its greatly appreicated!

Jay.