Kawasaki 1400 GTR

1400 GTR - All Models => 1400GTR Discussion => Topic started by: Megatron1340 on April 07, 2014, 07:43:19 PM

Title: ECU FLASHED
Post by: Megatron1340 on April 07, 2014, 07:43:19 PM
Had my GTR ECU Flashed today by John at Track Electronics near Norwich 01603 263939
WoW what a massive improvement 13% less fuel big gains throughout the rev and torque curves all restrictions taken off
And he's a nice guy best £180 I've spent in a while
Really pleased with it

Title: Re: ECU FLASHED
Post by: SirToU on April 07, 2014, 08:01:40 PM
Nice.... How long did it take?  And what exhaust are you running?

Please and thank you for sharing....

Neil
Title: Re: ECU FLASHED
Post by: Megatron1340 on April 07, 2014, 08:08:21 PM
I left it with him out of choice but half a day would be the norm , I have a Scorpion can
Title: Re: ECU FLASHED
Post by: Burchy on April 07, 2014, 09:35:27 PM
did he give you ant dyno printouts?  be interested to see them
Title: Re: ECU FLASHED
Post by: shaggs147 on April 08, 2014, 01:23:58 AM
180 a bit of a bargain there, nice one

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Title: Re: ECU FLASHED
Post by: Debs on April 08, 2014, 04:03:09 AM
Having the ECU Flashed, is that the same as having the bike re mapped?
Title: Re: ECU FLASHED
Post by: Barry7 on April 08, 2014, 07:12:09 AM
Is that with the butterflies still in place?

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Title: Re: ECU FLASHED
Post by: Rusty on April 08, 2014, 07:47:22 AM
ECU's, flashing and re mapping !!! Ooop errrrr Mrs I feel all giddy  :mfr_lol:
Anyway  :185: Mr Megatron ... Sounds like you had a touch.
Title: Re: ECU FLASHED
Post by: Charlie747 on April 08, 2014, 08:35:22 AM
 :185:
Title: Re: ECU FLASHED
Post by: Lonewolf on April 08, 2014, 10:59:26 AM
 :185:
Title: Re: ECU FLASHED
Post by: davetherave on April 08, 2014, 06:11:15 PM
Track Electronics dyno'd my ZZR and I to was very pleased with the results, at the time he didn't have the software to flash ECU's but thanks for the information and I shall be in touch with T.E.

Owner is a very nice guy, I was that impressed I gave him my little used Arai RX7 to donate to a young racer he helps out.
Title: Re: ECU FLASHED
Post by: Richard on April 23, 2014, 07:01:57 PM

I talked to John, very knowledgeable guy.

He can not dyno my trike, wont fit :sad: so said he would reflash the ECU based on what he knew from the other GTRs he has done, apparently they are always just about the same.
£100 + VAT, including return delivery, bargain or what  :banana:

It now smoother than silky the silk worms favourite silk pyjamas !, no hesitation, pulls like a train, and the average MPG has already climbed by 2 and I have only done 30 miles or so  :clap:
Title: Re: ECU FLASHED
Post by: Bryn on April 23, 2014, 08:19:02 PM
Quote from: Richard on April 23, 2014, 07:01:57 PM
I talked to John, very knowledgeable guy.

He can not dyno my trike, wont fit :sad: so said he would reflash the ECU based on what he knew from the other GTRs he has done, apparently they are always just about the same.
£100 + VAT, including return delivery, bargain or what  :banana:

It now smoother than silky the silk worms favourite silk pyjamas !, no hesitation, pulls like a train, and the average MPG has already climbed by 2 and I have only done 30 miles or so  :clap:


That sounds like an absolute bargain and about a third of the cost of a remap ( although excellent) at Hilltop  :yes:
Title: Re: ECU FLASHED
Post by: fatboy on May 19, 2014, 04:51:49 PM
Hi,  from what I can gather the ECU is located underneath the tool box. What is the best way to remove the security bolts to get to the ECU ?


Ian
Title: Re: ECU FLASHED
Post by: Charlie747 on May 21, 2014, 08:20:15 PM
 :185: Fatboy

The rest of the team will no doubt be along to meet you soon  :punk:
Title: Re: ECU FLASHED
Post by: Richard on May 21, 2014, 10:10:27 PM
Quote from: fatboy on May 19, 2014, 04:51:49 PM
Hi,  from what I can gather the ECU is located underneath the tool box. What is the best way to remove the security bolts to get to the ECU ?


Ian

Hi and welcome

I got the security screws lose using a pair of decent side cutters, just squeeze hard to grip either side of the head and unscrew.

Richard
Title: Re: ECU FLASHED
Post by: Lonewolf on May 21, 2014, 10:46:55 PM
I'm not too sure what side cutters are but I used a mini pair of mole grips and a lifetimes supply of patience and swearing!  :mfr_lol:
Title: Re: ECU FLASHED
Post by: Charlie747 on May 21, 2014, 11:30:04 PM
Quote from: The Wolf on May 21, 2014, 10:46:55 PM
I'm not too sure what side cutters are but I used a mini pair of mole grips and a lifetimes supply of patience and swearing!  :mfr_lol:

:mfr_lol:
Title: Re: ECU FLASHED
Post by: Richard on May 21, 2014, 11:48:11 PM
Quote from: The Wolf on May 21, 2014, 10:46:55 PM
I'm not too sure what side cutters are but I used a mini pair of mole grips and a lifetimes supply of patience and swearing!  :mfr_lol:

https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=side+cutters&rls=com.microsoft:en-GB:IE-Address&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=rCx9U97VMen07Abn1YAY&ved=0CFcQsAQ&biw=1366&bih=651
Title: Re: ECU FLASHED
Post by: Charlie747 on May 21, 2014, 11:55:54 PM
Quote from: Richard on May 21, 2014, 11:48:11 PM
https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=side+cutters&rls=com.microsoft:en-GB:IE-Address&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=rCx9U97VMen07Abn1YAY&ved=0CFcQsAQ&biw=1366&bih=651

Yep that them......................................But will Steve recognise them ?  :mfr_lol:
Title: Re: ECU FLASHED
Post by: Lonewolf on May 22, 2014, 09:51:05 AM
I'd call those wire strippers.  In any case you did well to get the bolts out with those!
Title: Re: ECU FLASHED
Post by: Richard on May 22, 2014, 10:04:06 AM
Quote from: The Wolf on May 22, 2014, 09:51:05 AM
I'd call those wire strippers.  In any case you did well to get the bolts out with those!

They need to be a decent pair, with hardened cutters, then you can squeeze hard enough to make them cut slightly into the head, giving you the grip you need to start the screw turning.
The first time I took them out I think I used long nose vice grips, then after fitting my speed healer I put the security screws back in thinking I would never take them out again   :wacko:
Title: Re: ECU FLASHED
Post by: fatboy on May 22, 2014, 02:04:16 PM
Brilliant, brute force to get them out, thankfully I am pretty good at that. I will fix the security bolts so I can either use a screw driver or a socket to put the bolts back in, just in case I need to take them out again.
For £100 plus vat I think it is a bit of a no brainer for what you can get back. From what I understand the gtr in over fueled and I can possibly save between 10-13% in fuel as well as better performance. Very cheap upgrade.
Thanks all for the advice on removing them bolts, I was going to drill them and use easy out thingys on them.  :whistling:

fatboy
Title: Track Electronics
Post by: Andy on May 22, 2014, 03:58:33 PM
http://www.trackelectronics.co.uk/ (http://www.trackelectronics.co.uk/)


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Phone:

Office: 01603 263939


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Norfolk, NR13 6JY