The 250i Load Control System was developed through years of experience with over 6,000 dynamometer installations world wide. The design is easy to operate and provide the function of steady state load control.
Dynojet's Load Control System uses the latest in Eddy Current Power Absorption technology, which combines with our easy to use software, so any technician can get repeatable, consistent results. The Load Control software provides the technician with the ability to control vehicle RPM or Speed at any throttle opening. Through our exclusive closed-loop software design, the vehicle is automatically held at your pre-determined setting.
Above Ground Standard Features And Equipment
- Measures up to 750hp and 200mph
- Eddy Current Load Absorption Unit (250 series only)
- Powder coated chassis, wheelbase capability up to 84 inches (from rear axle to front tire)
- NEW PowerCore Software suite with WinPEP 8 (PC, monitor, printer, etc. not included)
- NEW DynoWare RT dynamometer electronics and hardware
- Integrated control panel stand with console
- Ignition wire inductive tachometer pickup leads
- Front wheel lock
- 2 Channels of Automatic Conditions Measurement (absolute pressure, air temp, humidity)
- 4 Analog Input Channels for 0-5v sensors (sensors and cables not included)
- 14 expansion ports for DynoWare RT accessories and DJ-CAN devices (such as Power Commander, Power Vision, Autotune, etc.)
- Starter system to spin roller (12V, battery not included)
- Installation and operation manuals
- Toll-free technical support
- Dynojet Owner's Technical Forum - www.winpep.com
- Two Year Warranty and unlimited lifetime technical support
Born July 18, 1964 in Midwest City, Oklahoma, Dean Allen Phelps landed his first ride at the age of twelve on a Suzuki RM 60 and has owned motorcycles ever since. In his Junior and Senior years of high school he enrolled in vo tech in small engines and motorcycle repair. In his Senior year he worked on the job training at Shawnee Honda and earned outstanding student of the year. From there he followed the money trail and ended up in Texas.
I first met Dean when he competed in the Yamaha Hot Rod Cruiser Series with Prostar. His bike was as much show as it was race. Racing against major company and factory teams he did manage a Top Ten honors winning the number 6 plate in 2002.
Dean has now worked in the motorcycle industry for over 29 years as a technician earning the reputation as one of the best in North Texas. He owned his own shop called Metric Tech for the last six years. Unfortunately the economy took its toll on his business just as it has most of the industry. In December he closed his shop in favor of teaming up with Stadium Yamaha in Irving, Texas.
Dean started working in tech for Prostar in 2003 along side of Brian Chambers. The next season he became Tech Director and again today holds that position for AMA Dragbike. In 2005 Dean served as the FIM and AMA Tech Director at the International Motorcycle Speed Trails at Bonneville and served as the FIM Tech Director at the Motocross of Nations at Budds Creek, Maryland in 2007. Between heading up tech with Prostar and now with AMA Dragbike he also helped Wayne Van Orden with tech in the Hurricane Alley Series.
I have a great appreciation for tech guys. My start in motorcycle drag racing sanctioning started with Carl Stieffenhofer as the person who ran a one-man show as the sole tech person for a number of years with Prostar. Officially he was the Tech Director, but he actually was the tech department and he did it that for way for many years. Knowing how we ran tech with two and three tech guys in the late 90's through the time that I sold Prostar, I'm amazed how Carl did that by himself with 500 entries. Since Carl's time, some of the other great head techs were Paul Traversa, Ed Mazzolini, Brian Chambers, the late Mo Parsons, and lastly this weeks POTW, Dean Phelps.
With each previous tech guy there are equal great stories but this story is about Dean and his days with Prostar. From day one Dean made tech fun. Even if you were not within the rules and your run was being disqualified, he treated the rider with respect. As Dean would say, “I told them to go to the devil, but they were glad they were going.” Dean runs a tight ship and keeps the competitors honest. It is his attention to detail that earned him the opportunity to earn his FIM license and work for both the Bonneville Speed Trials and the world's elite motocross event, Motocross De Nations. That event is the “Olympics” of motorcycle racing and has only taken place outside of Europe four times and only twice in America.
Dean has an infectious demeanor that quickly draws you into his Don Rickles kind of humor. It is hard not to laugh in his presence unless of course you have something to hide, then he knows you are guilty of something and he starts to scrutinize you more thoroughly.
Snoring seems to be a common trait amongst Tech Directors. I remember sharing a room with Carl Stieffenhofer only once at one of our early races in 1990. From then on, I put Carl and Billy Vose in the same room. Yes, Billy Vose also worked for Prostar in the early years. Dean and I also shared a room once when he and I attended the Dealer Expo in Indy. Not only did he snore like a freight train, he claims I did as well and we never repeated that mistake again. He called my wife, Debbie, in sympathy for having to live with me.
Until you have worked in the capacity of tech, you might not understand what hard work it is. The job does not stop on Sunday night. All rule revisions, records, protest, research, etc. dealing with tech passes through the hands of the tech director, a job that usually comes without bonus pay. For a tech director to be good, they have to stay one step ahead of the competitors and that means having your hands in engines everyday. Trust me, Dean is one step ahead.
Since going to work for Prostar, Dean has always had a great relationship with the entire Kizer family and still does today. He still likes racing his Super Gas bike and doing tech work so I'm sure you will see him around the track in one capacity or another for a long time to come.
Other Areas of Interest
Residence: Allen, Texas
Occupation: Motorcycle Technician , Dyno Tuner & AMA Dragbike Tech Director
Home track: Texas Motor Plex
Team Name: DFM Racing
Accomplishments:
Special Recognitions: 1998 IDBA Street Bike Showdown , Thunder Valley Okla. 3rd in E.T. & MPH Classes, 2002 AMA Prostar Hot Rod Cruiser #6 Plate holder, Scooters little buddy ;-)
What year did you start racing or being involved in racing? 1984 in Oklahoma
History of racing bikes and classes: 1983 Honda VFR750 Interceptor , 1988 GSXR 750 Street et. & Pro et , 1994 FZR 1000 Pro et & Super Gas , KZ 1327 Super Gas , 1998 YZFR 1 Yamaha Street et , 2002 Yamaha Warrior AMA Prostar Hot Rod Cruiser #6 plate
Current race bike / class: Super Gas Kawasaki
Goals: To make people laugh and keep honesty and integrity first and to Tech at a Moto GP event
Interest outside of racing: Reading Sci Fi books , watching Sci Fi movies
Favorite foods: Steak & potatoes
Favorite movie: Avatar
Daily driver: 2004 Chevy 2500 HD
First motorcycle: Suzuki RM 60
Hero: My Grandfather, the most honest man I ever met.