Looking for guidance on correct tune for my R3R (Looks like I have a 2013 R3R bought new in 2018)

[Claymore]

I have been looking through available information in the forums and I am struggling with the definition of earlier vs later models of the Rocket 3 Roadster for use with Tune ECU

I bought my Roadster new at the end of 2018 but the VIN ends in 857443 which looks like that means it is an earlier version and I see that the tunes are definitely different

I have fitted TORS, Ramair, and a Dave Platt crossover pipe


Have not started bike since I installed TORS and crossover pipe yesterday since I want to be careful on the tune which I install

I see discussions on 2009 to 2013 models vs later models of Roadster but I am assuming that the only reliable way to check this is via the VIN number
Looks like my bike was gathering dust for quite a few years before it was sold!

Would appreciate guidance on how to approach this please

Many thanks

 

[Idaho Red Rocket 3]

Look at your VIN sticker on the frame tube. Get the build date. It will be shown as a month/year. Also look at the the engine number engraved on the engine side.

 

[Claymore]

Look at your VIN sticker on the frame tube. Get the build date. It will be shown as a month/year. Also look at the the engine number engraved on the engine side.

Thank you

Bike shows build date of 09/17 so it is 2014+ vintage but the VIN number is the odd part since when I look at TUNE ECU pages it breaks out :
Rocket III Roadster 2300cc / up to VIN # 574812 / Keihin ECU
Rocket III Roadster 2300cc / from VIN # 574813 / Keihin ECU

- So going by VIN Number of 857443 the bike would be "earlier" vintage - hence my confusion

Looks like I should go with later model assumption and use Hans0 tune for 2014+ Roadster, TORS, triple /Ramair filters etc

 

[Idaho Red Rocket 3]

What is the Engine Number ? Is it something closer to the posted numbers you are looking for ?

My best guess is it is the later model.

 

[Claymore]

What is the Engine Number ? Is it something closer to the posted numbers you are looking for ?

My best guess is it is the later model.

Looks more like later model but I cant correlate engine number to VIN

 

[1olbull]

If you wish to PM me your VIN, I shall run it.
Then you will know the manufacture date for sure .

 

[Steel]

Thank you

Bike shows build date of 09/17 so it is 2014+ vintage but the VIN number is the odd part since when I look at TUNE ECU pages it breaks out :
Rocket III Roadster 2300cc / up to VIN # 574812 / Keihin ECU
Rocket III Roadster 2300cc / from VIN # 574813 / Keihin ECU

- So going by VIN Number of 857443 the bike would be "earlier" vintage - hence my confusion

Looks like I should go with later model assumption and use Hans0 tune for 2014+ Roadster, TORS, triple /Ramair filters etc

857443 is way higher than 574813. It's defiantly a later model 2014+

 

[Claymore]

857443 is way higher than 574813. It's defiantly a later model 2014+

Thanks everyone !

I went with the 2014 and onwards tune (Hans0 tune for 2014+ Roadster, TORS, triple /Ramair filters etc)
Installed the new map, ran 12 minutes then went out for run and it seems to be running really well !
Power delivery seems smoother throughout, goes like a ... well, like a Rocket !
So far no nasty decel popping .

Will report back once I get more miles on it but THANK YOU all for your patience and for the wealth of information on the site

 

[CanberraR3]

Glad you worked it out but I must say I’m confused about the confusion.
Build date says 09/17 and your VIN is well into the higher range signifying it’s a post ‘14 model.
By the way, generally, anything with a build date after June will be the following year’s model (not always the case, but usually so), which means you have an 18 model.