Removal Instructions for ECU?

[kmvoll]

I just ordered a Carpenter Exhaust Kit and a K&N Air Filter for my 2013 Rocket III Roadster. I had checked with a local shop near me to see about getting the ECU re-mapped to account for the mods, but the guy at this shop didn't seem to know much of what he was talking about. Instead, the guy I spoke to at Carpenter was very helpful and offered to have me send in my ECU and they can flash it to the proper tune for $200 and send it back to me. I think I'm just going to go that route cause I trust Carpenter to know what they are doing, but I am having trouble finding instructions on how to remove the ECU from my bike so I can send it in to them. Does anyone know of an online resource for that? Thanks for your time.

 

[TURBO200R4]

if you send it get it insured for $2000 in case it gets lost
i don't have directions but should be easy. under fight cover , probably a couple of bolts and a latch on the connector. do not touch the pins on comp.
the guys on here can help with loading the map, you would need to order the connector (tune ecu connector takes about 2-3 weeks for it to arrive) and then get a free download then get the map and your in business.

 

[1olbull]

I just ordered a Carpenter Exhaust Kit and a K&N Air Filter for my 2013 Rocket III Roadster. I had checked with a local shop near me to see about getting the ECU re-mapped to account for the mods, but the guy at this shop didn't seem to know much of what he was talking about. Instead, the guy I spoke to at Carpenter was very helpful and offered to have me send in my ECU and they can flash it to the proper tune for $200 and send it back to me. I think I'm just going to go that route cause I trust Carpenter to know what they are doing, but I am having trouble finding instructions on how to remove the ECU from my bike so I can send it in to them. Does anyone know of an online resource for that? Thanks for your time.

I get a complete dyno for $200 and I would recommend that any day over a ECU flash, which is NOT motor specific!

 

[dougl]

I get a complete dyno for $200 and I would recommend that any day over a ECU flash, which is NOT motor specific!

Presumably, Carpenter would load a Tuneboy tune customized for their exhaust and a K&N that they made using one of their bikes. If they don't have a tune for that exact setup, I would not recommend it. The $200 must be for the Tuneboy key. How do you get your bike tuned for $200? Do you have a Power Commander?

 

[1olbull]

Presumably, Carpenter would load a Tuneboy tune customized for their exhaust and a K&N that they made using one of their bikes. If they don't have a tune for that exact setup, I would not recommend it. The $200 must be for the Tuneboy key. How do you get your bike tuned for $200? Do you have a Power Commander?

Nels Byersdorf is a tuner I found listed on the Tune ECU website.
http://2wheeldynoworks.com/
Nels works the race circuit and is well known.
He has a dyno in a semi trailer and recently a brand new one in his shop in Woodinville, WA.
I have had two motors tuned by him and he IS good.
Cost was $200 for both my R3R and a Stratoliner.
My only point is that the dyno is specific to your engine - the flash is NOT.
For similar expense, I'd go with the dyno hands down.

 

[dougl]

Nels Byersdorf is a tuner I found listed on the Tune ECU website.
http://2wheeldynoworks.com/
Nels works the race circuit and is well known.
He has a dyno in a semi trailer and recently a brand new one in his shop in Woodinville, WA.
I have had two motors tuned by him and he IS good.
Cost was $200 for both my R3R and a Stratoliner.
My only point is that the dyno is specific to your engine - the flash is NOT.
For similar expense, I'd go with the dyno hands down.

Sure, but you lucked out finding someone who can use TuneEcu to tune your bike for $200. There's no one in Reno who can do it. Everyone uses Power Commander.

 

[kmvoll]

I trust Carpenter to know what they're doing with it. I appreciate the advice on the removal and the insurance on the shipment. Of course I would rather get a custom tune for my bike specifically, but I just moved to Colorado recently and don't know any shop I trust to do it right. Also, I'm sure it will be more than 200 anywhere I find locally.