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Marty
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I got mine back from AC and, had a chance to take a nice ride in the mountains. I asked for the "T" light and "T" enhanced modes with the neutral map set to get ride of the stumble just as the clutch was fully let out when starting from a stop. I also asked for reduced but, not eliminated engine braking.
Here is my report. I started off in S/T-enhanced mode. The stumble when starting off is "completely" gone. I do mean "completely" gone. I tried my best with both cold and warm motor and could not get her to stumble. With a cold motor rolling down the dirt road that connects my house to the paved road, I noticed that snatchy on off throttle response has been reduced but, it still takes more effort to be smooth compared to my carbed FZ1. AC told me, prior to sending him my ecu, that the flash would not "completely" get rid of the snatchy throttle transition.
Rolling though the dragon in 3rd gear, the added power was noticeable. The traction control light was flashing often on corner exits even at low rpms in 3rd gear. Engine braking was reduced but, still there enough to be useful. The improvement/reduction in on off snatch was more noticeable running the twisties that it was rolling down my dirt road at a low speed in 1st.
T/T-light mode softened out the throttle response considerably. This will be my off hard surface/wet weather/two up mode.
Count me as another happy customer. Considering the ease and low cost, IMHO it would be very difficult to justify not doing this mod. There is simply no down side to this.
Here is my report. I started off in S/T-enhanced mode. The stumble when starting off is "completely" gone. I do mean "completely" gone. I tried my best with both cold and warm motor and could not get her to stumble. With a cold motor rolling down the dirt road that connects my house to the paved road, I noticed that snatchy on off throttle response has been reduced but, it still takes more effort to be smooth compared to my carbed FZ1. AC told me, prior to sending him my ecu, that the flash would not "completely" get rid of the snatchy throttle transition.
Rolling though the dragon in 3rd gear, the added power was noticeable. The traction control light was flashing often on corner exits even at low rpms in 3rd gear. Engine braking was reduced but, still there enough to be useful. The improvement/reduction in on off snatch was more noticeable running the twisties that it was rolling down my dirt road at a low speed in 1st.
T/T-light mode softened out the throttle response considerably. This will be my off hard surface/wet weather/two up mode.
Count me as another happy customer. Considering the ease and low cost, IMHO it would be very difficult to justify not doing this mod. There is simply no down side to this.
So I ponied up and sent my ECU to Tony. I'm not sure if I'm the first beta tester on his new map or not but I freaking love it. My problem I had with the stock unit was it was tough being smooth on the throttle when in the slow going(out in the woods or in heavy stop and go traffic). The bike would lurch and jump and basically really make me work too hard. I put the flashed unit in yesterday and left Spokane around 1600hrs. I did this on purpose as this is the start of rush hour both in the city and I-90. I was in "Enhanced Tour Light" mode. This mode is smooth as glass. Starting from stops-no problem. Slow speed in first gear following traffic-all day long if you want. You want power-just twist the throttle. I rode about 20 miles in this mode and I was in heaven.
I took SR27(Pines Road) from I-90 and headed toward Rockford. There are some back roads out there and I wanted to see what this new "S" mode was all about. This is a very linear mode up until about 4000rpms. I can somewhat lug the motor below this and when I twist the throttle, the power is there on tap. At 4000rpms and above, twist the throttle and YEAH BABY!! The front end becomes light and it's zoom zoom time!! What a kick in the pants!!!! ::015:: Tony-you did good here-THANKS A BUNCH!!
One other word here. I sent my ECU from Washington State to New Jersey via UPS. It took 10 long days to get there. WTF is up with that? I've sent stuff before through UPS and the delivery times were decent. Not this time. I'm done with them. Tony had my ECU back to me(once he FINALLY got it) in 2 days using USPS. It was worth the wait!! Count me as another VERY SATISFIED CUSTOMER!!
Pete
ps-The below is a description on the new "map"
Pete,
It arrived. It is flashed. I hope you don't mind, but I took the liberty of flashing with a NEW map I have been working on. It is essentially the midrange/topend rush of SS, without the "jump" and with a much more civilized bottom than Enhanced S. I've been riding with it a few days and I think it is better than Enhanced S that you requested. If this is a problem...let me know NOW!
I took SR27(Pines Road) from I-90 and headed toward Rockford. There are some back roads out there and I wanted to see what this new "S" mode was all about. This is a very linear mode up until about 4000rpms. I can somewhat lug the motor below this and when I twist the throttle, the power is there on tap. At 4000rpms and above, twist the throttle and YEAH BABY!! The front end becomes light and it's zoom zoom time!! What a kick in the pants!!!! ::015:: Tony-you did good here-THANKS A BUNCH!!
One other word here. I sent my ECU from Washington State to New Jersey via UPS. It took 10 long days to get there. WTF is up with that? I've sent stuff before through UPS and the delivery times were decent. Not this time. I'm done with them. Tony had my ECU back to me(once he FINALLY got it) in 2 days using USPS. It was worth the wait!! Count me as another VERY SATISFIED CUSTOMER!!
Pete
ps-The below is a description on the new "map"
Pete,
It arrived. It is flashed. I hope you don't mind, but I took the liberty of flashing with a NEW map I have been working on. It is essentially the midrange/topend rush of SS, without the "jump" and with a much more civilized bottom than Enhanced S. I've been riding with it a few days and I think it is better than Enhanced S that you requested. If this is a problem...let me know NOW!
Yeah Tony,
Your new map is the cats ass! How are you keeping track of all your maps? I'm not going to change, what you made me is perfect. Now I've got to save some money and get my suspension squared away!
Thanks again!!!!!!!!!!
Pete
Your new map is the cats ass! How are you keeping track of all your maps? I'm not going to change, what you made me is perfect. Now I've got to save some money and get my suspension squared away!
Thanks again!!!!!!!!!!
Pete
Alright, I now have about 1900 miles on my AC flashed magic black brain box. I only rode the bike about 800 mi stock.
The flash makes the bike enjoyable to ride. Period.
I was pretty disappointed in how neutered it felt stock.
I usually keep it in S mode, but I did try T. That should be good for real technical stuff or sketchy stuff with Wifey on the back.
With the clutch switch jumped, it's kind if silly. A little too twitchy for me to enjoy on these greasy roads here in TX.
Fuel mileage has not changed. Well, not until I started turning off tcs and sliding around!
Well worth the price.
Thanks a ton AC
The flash makes the bike enjoyable to ride. Period.
I was pretty disappointed in how neutered it felt stock.
I usually keep it in S mode, but I did try T. That should be good for real technical stuff or sketchy stuff with Wifey on the back.
With the clutch switch jumped, it's kind if silly. A little too twitchy for me to enjoy on these greasy roads here in TX.
Fuel mileage has not changed. Well, not until I started turning off tcs and sliding around!
Well worth the price.
Thanks a ton AC
jimmy z
Member
I have 2k on the flash.IMHO this has got to be the biggest bang for the buck you will ever get.Thanks,Jim
I sent my ECU to ac late in the day last Tuesday, he received it Thursday. Thursday I got notified by USPS that my package was already scheduled for pickup to come back to me. Pretty good turn around being that I got it today! Just six days!
Got the ECU reinstalled & started it up, fan kicked on at 217º just like advertised. I am looking forward to a good ride tomorrow ::014::
Thanks for the very fast turn-around, ac!
Got the ECU reinstalled & started it up, fan kicked on at 217º just like advertised. I am looking forward to a good ride tomorrow ::014::
Thanks for the very fast turn-around, ac!
Marty
Member
I have put a little over 5k miles on since the flash. I find myself using t/t-light mode almost exclusively because I prefer the less abrupt response when picking up the throttle. It is still unrestricted. I just twist a little quicker when I want power.
I have obtained reflashment satisfaction. Just like the patriarch of Duck Dynesty, I am happy, happy, happy...
Thanks, ac!
Thanks, ac!
Got mine done in the normal range, Gen 2, ect. Notice more sound coming from my Arrow exhaust (?)
Otherwise maybe a slight increase in power in higher RPM.
No big deal. Glad I only spent $265. and not the $400 + others charge.
Otherwise maybe a slight increase in power in higher RPM.
No big deal. Glad I only spent $265. and not the $400 + others charge.
martin_nj
czesc!
Had my bike flashed last night, took a little bit to get used to the speed that S-mode comes on. I like it a lot around town.
On the highway I flip it over to T-mode and just putter around.
I like the extra pops and crackle when coming off throttle on my Yoshi slip on.
Good work all around by avc!
On the highway I flip it over to T-mode and just putter around.
I like the extra pops and crackle when coming off throttle on my Yoshi slip on.
Good work all around by avc!
raven09
New Member
I recently got the ECU tuned by AC. I opted for the S mode "enhanced" Gen 2 and T Mode "Light" combination, with the engine braking in T mode reduced further to match the S mode. I mainly had this done because I was really getting frustrated with the huge engine braking, the slow throttle response, and the abrupt off/on throttle transition, especially in S mode. The bike is stock with a PCV and O2 optimizers, with the base Dynojet map. This past weekend I had the chance to take the bike on a day long ride in the local mountain roads to test it out.
The roads I was on were a good mix of everything between fast sweepers to bumpy goat trails, with lots of elevation changes. I couldn't have asked for anything better. The engine breaking and throttle response on both S and T modes it's just perfect. I really enjoyed using the T mode on the bumpy single lane roads, especially going downhill. The reduce engine braking and gentle throttle on/off transition really makes the bike easy to ride smooth. The S mode has made the motor really lively and responsive as it should be for a 1200. It feels really smooth up to about 4k and then it comes alive progressively quick, and easy to control. It makes passing cars uphill a lot easier. The bike now is a real pleasure to ride smooth and fast. I was getting really frustrated with the lack of performance, but this work has really transformed the bike, and my feelings about it.
I just wanted thank AC again for the time and effort he has invested fine tuning these maps and helping us out. The cost for this mod was worth just for the reduced engine braking alone, and in retrospect I should have considered it before any other mods.
Joe
P.S. - As a side note: the base Dynojet map didn't seem to work smoothly anymore after the ECU tune. So, I zeroed it out and just left the O2 optimizers to run the close loop area. The bike runs great this way, and I was able to get 39.5 mpg after running at a quick pace all day.
The roads I was on were a good mix of everything between fast sweepers to bumpy goat trails, with lots of elevation changes. I couldn't have asked for anything better. The engine breaking and throttle response on both S and T modes it's just perfect. I really enjoyed using the T mode on the bumpy single lane roads, especially going downhill. The reduce engine braking and gentle throttle on/off transition really makes the bike easy to ride smooth. The S mode has made the motor really lively and responsive as it should be for a 1200. It feels really smooth up to about 4k and then it comes alive progressively quick, and easy to control. It makes passing cars uphill a lot easier. The bike now is a real pleasure to ride smooth and fast. I was getting really frustrated with the lack of performance, but this work has really transformed the bike, and my feelings about it.
I just wanted thank AC again for the time and effort he has invested fine tuning these maps and helping us out. The cost for this mod was worth just for the reduced engine braking alone, and in retrospect I should have considered it before any other mods.
Joe
P.S. - As a side note: the base Dynojet map didn't seem to work smoothly anymore after the ECU tune. So, I zeroed it out and just left the O2 optimizers to run the close loop area. The bike runs great this way, and I was able to get 39.5 mpg after running at a quick pace all day.
PM sent to AC regarding, "Enhanced Tour Light" mode referenced in this thread but for my 2014ES.
Is there a better thread to post to possibly getting my 2014ES flashed? :question:
Is there a better thread to post to possibly getting my 2014ES flashed? :question:
Reveille
Member
Hello all,
Sadly, the time has come that I have sold my S10. I installed the Flash-Tune harness on my bike and did the the flash a couple years back. I still have the cable that plugs from the bike to your laptop, (USB to ECU harness)
If anyone needs one or would like an extra one, please shoot me a PM and we'll work out a deal.
Thanks
Sadly, the time has come that I have sold my S10. I installed the Flash-Tune harness on my bike and did the the flash a couple years back. I still have the cable that plugs from the bike to your laptop, (USB to ECU harness)
If anyone needs one or would like an extra one, please shoot me a PM and we'll work out a deal.
Thanks
Rockhopper
Member
204 Super Tenere non-ES here.
Six days turnaround for me. Shipped last Sunday and I got it back today. It is already in the bike and I went for a short ride around the neighborhood.
Right off the bat, it is a very different bike. I did T Light + S Enhanced Gen 2.
I used to ride strictly in S for everything. I don't think I ever went back to T after I made the initial switch to S.
Anyway, I started with S after getting the ECU back. The bike responds a lot better. It makes the previous S seem like T and the previous T seem like I was riding a scooter. It is interesting because if you push her, she will take off but she will do so in a much smoother way. I really like S Enhanced Gen 2. T was very similar to stock T but a bit smoother. I liked it, but went straight back to S. I feel that my new S is exactly what I was looking for and I felt that my 1200cc engine was lacking.
I can't wait to try this in the twisties one of these days, but it seems pretty solid so far.
Oh, and the reduced engine breaking is also a gift from the Gods. Before, releasing the throttle would be very abrupt on the bike. I feel that this has just the right amount.
Really happy so far. Money well spent.
Six days turnaround for me. Shipped last Sunday and I got it back today. It is already in the bike and I went for a short ride around the neighborhood.
Right off the bat, it is a very different bike. I did T Light + S Enhanced Gen 2.
I used to ride strictly in S for everything. I don't think I ever went back to T after I made the initial switch to S.
Anyway, I started with S after getting the ECU back. The bike responds a lot better. It makes the previous S seem like T and the previous T seem like I was riding a scooter. It is interesting because if you push her, she will take off but she will do so in a much smoother way. I really like S Enhanced Gen 2. T was very similar to stock T but a bit smoother. I liked it, but went straight back to S. I feel that my new S is exactly what I was looking for and I felt that my 1200cc engine was lacking.
I can't wait to try this in the twisties one of these days, but it seems pretty solid so far.
Oh, and the reduced engine breaking is also a gift from the Gods. Before, releasing the throttle would be very abrupt on the bike. I feel that this has just the right amount.
Really happy so far. Money well spent.
vwjohnny
New Member
Wow. Just wow! I bought one of the 2013 Tenere leftovers for a SONG in January 2015. At 5k miles(roughly November 2015) I got in touch with Anthony to flash me. I do have a two brothers slip on and he did his "normal flash" which was T light + S Enhanced Gen 2. This bike rips! I leave it mostly in S mode and my buddy with a stock Tenere tells me He can't keep up. I just walk away from him. Upped the fun factor for sure. 