ECU flash

SuckSqueezeBangBlow

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With that many km's on it I think it would depend on how long you are going to have it and if not having it flashed now bothers you. For me the answer was simple, I had it flashed and glad I did. Would I get it done knowing what I do now? Without question.
 

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Hi folks,
Just a quick question,I’m riding a super10 2012 with 140.000km just wondering if a ECU flash is worth getting done.
depends on how long you keeping the bike, its worth doing i had mine done 5 yrs ago but its a keeper, if you are a long time owner in the future yes if you going to part with it like alt do every yr or so no

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Why? . . . .
MileageMonster is absolutely correct. It's all in flashing the right wrist, or teaching an old dog new tricks. I will not dispute that the throttle is much more "responsive" than other bikes, especially if you're coming from a carbed bike. I love the throttle response and it's perfect . . . . to me. But I ride a lot. Not highway miles, but city miles. That requires a lot of clutching & gassing, and that is what recalibrates your wrist.
 

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Hmmm interesting, that's weird cause I have no issues with smoothness on mine, did Yamaha changed the program on newer S10's? Mine is a 19. Ya, I had to get accustom to the feel of the throttle but that is fairly normal and didn't take long, she's as smooth as silk IMO and I ride it in sport mode at all times. The only time I switch to touring mode is off road, that and traction control turned off.
Like mentioned already, "its in the wrist control", rider in tune with the machine, not machine in tune with the rider, maybe the case.
 

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. . . . Ya, I had to get accustom to the feel of the throttle but that is fairly normal and didn't take long, she's as smooth as silk IMO and I ride it in sport mode at all times. . . .
100% agreement. That's why I joke about maybe I got the only perfect Tenere built, because I wouldn't change a thing about her. There is a difference in throttle response, but it took less that 15min/miles to get accustomed to it.
 

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I think different Ténérés and different year models must behave differently. 1st and 2nd gear on my ‘15 were essentially unusable at low speeds in S mode. I also have a California bike which might have specific programming as well. An Anthony reflash made it a different motorcycle.

I don’t think we should comment on other’s throttle skills (or implied lack thereof) when we have not actually ridden their specific bike. If one is not happy with the throttle response of their particular bike, then by all means a flash will be beneficial.


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Hi folks,
Just a quick question,I’m riding a super10 2012 with 140.000km just wondering if a ECU flash is worth getting done.
Supertee, I highly suggest riding an ECU flashed Super Tenere if at all possible. There may be forum members in your area that would oblige. If this is not possible, see if the flashing service provider can restore the ECU to stock if you don't love the change in fueling. At that point, you're just out for the cost of the service but will have the first hand experience of the mod.
 

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The California ECU is the same part number as the 49 state ECU. So there's no California specific code that would mess with the throttle mapping.
Same ECU, might be different programming though. There are distinct California models listed in the on-line parts fitches.


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jbrown

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The ECU, including the program, is completely defined by the part number. There is no code difference for California versions of the Tenere.
 
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