I specifically asked him about those two items, as he left his alone. Said the same thing as some of us here on the forum. Yamaha spends a fortune on R and D. If they wanted the thermostat to come on at a lower setting, they would’ve programmed it that way. As for engine braking, we both agreed that it’s a good thing to have. All my bikes other than one, have been a Twin. I really like engine braking and don’t want to lose it. I also asked if he could program to run on regular fuel versus premium, as there’s almost a $5 per tank saving. He was strongly against that for a number of reasons which makes sense. Didn’t realize how much of a benefit using premium is on our bikes.
I hear you on this point BUT....isnt flashing your ECU essentially disagreeing with Yamaha R&D? If Yamaha knows best then why flash or modify?
Kinda like the premium fuel argument.
If Yamaha R&D knows best why change that to save up to $5 a tank?
I had 2 FZ1s.
The first was a stock 2006 second gen. No mods.
The second was a flashed and fully farkled 2012.
Other than looks, those were two completely different bikes!
2012 was so much better to ride. Night and day!!!
Gonna have to think on this one.
How was the ride home? Eager to hear your thoughts.