First time on the dyno? We got you. Your dyno tuner will run your motorcycle on a dynamometer and give you some maps that will show you exactly how a few key performance elements of your bike are working.
You love your bike, but there are probably some things you’d change if you could. That’s where remapping or ECU Flashing comes in, the ability to change up your bike’s performance.
So how does it work?
Think of your engine’s ECU set-up as the dinner served to you by the motorcycle manufacturer. You chose this bike because it’s a steak. You love steak! However, the manufacturer serves it with mashed potato and steamed greens – but what you really want is fries and slaw. Still, steak is your favourite, so you’re willing to compromise on the sides.
When you take your bike to the dyno tuner, they’ll make recommendations for tweaking what’s going on in your bike’s computer so that it’s better suited to your ride. This is called remapping.
To use the food analogy again, your dyno tuner can add seasoning to your mash and greens, but it can’t turn them into fries and slaw. If you want the perfect steak dinner, you need to clear the plate and start over.
What is a Piggyback ECU Tune System?
A piggyback ECU Tune System, the most common type of ECU adjustment, is where the original settings remain in place but a “plug-in” tweaks them while you ride. The biggest selling ECU tuning systems mostly work like this. Your dyno tuner will more than likely recommend these first as they’ve installed them a million times before.
So, do they work?
Well, your steak still comes with a side of limp greens, but the plug-in sprinkles salt and pepper on top. The problem is that the sprinkling takes time – and timing is everything in motorcycle tuning. In the end, your steak dinner is a bit of a mess, it needs to be upgraded between each bite, and you can forget about adding hot sauce. That’s not even on the menu.
What is a Full ECU Flash?
With a Woolich ECU Flash, you start with a Bin File. Think of this as your clean plate. You get to decide how you want your steak – maybe a little leaner? Mash is still on the menu, but there are also fries cooked just the way you like them. There’s even potato salad for hot weather and potato soup for chilly days. There’s every variation you could dream of – and you get to order it just the way you like it.
A full ECU flash gives you the ultimate control of how you want your bike to perform.
Why is Woolich the First Choice for Professional Motorcycle Racers?
All full ECU Flash options give you a clean plate. Woolich is the world leader in precision because it doesn’t just give you a steak and some sides, it offers you all the trimmings. Woolich allows you to tweak more engine performance factors, options that you won’t get anywhere else. These shave seconds off your personal best. They make riding in heavy traffic easier. They allow for unmatched performance.
Woolich Racing is the only ECU Flash option that gives you full control over how you like your steak.
What About Customized Bikes?
The minute you customize your bike, you’re pouring salt over everything. The whole plate is covered, and every element is impacted. Aftermarket parts need different settings to perform at their peak. If you upgrade to an aftermarket exhaust, it impacts your fuel reversion, scavenging and backpressure. It can impact your air-fuel ratio needs and make your bike sluggish and clunky. All aftermarket parts that impact bike performance need to be “flashed in” if you want peak performance from the part and your bike.
Is It Harder To Flash a Motorcycle Than Use a Piggyback System?
It’s more skilled. But do you want to be a line cook or a chef? Woolich offers a 100% free course with step-by-step instructional videos to get you the skills you need to make your ride sizzle. Or you can find a Dynotuner near you who can do it all for you. Either way, you didn’t buy this bike for a limp greens experience. Get the ultimate performance from your ride.