Did anyone else let BRP do the transmission Calibration test in Fl

[johnnyg]

I did it on Tuesday at Ridenow Powersports in Ocala. But I was asked not to say anything for two days so I wouldn't influence anyones input. Till they finished the test in Kissimmee. I had put my RT in for repair for light lens and hard starting. Renaud from BRP came to Ocala for me being my RT was in the shop and I couldn't make it to Central FL Powersports in Kissimmee. To make a long story short, they plugged into My RT and uploaded the new software on it. Then I went out and rode tested it. All I can say is I thought I was on a RS. The main thing that I noticed around 3000 RPM in fifth gear they told me to give it thottle, I did and the best way I can explain it is, it feels like when you hit passing gear in your car. Just hang on. what a thrill. I was wanting them to leave the software in, they just laugh and unpluged it. DARN! I beleive once they finish testing it, That is I'm guessing it will be standard in the 2013. Anyone else that did this test Chime in here and let me know what you think.

[SpyderDen]

They did mine today in Kissimmee. Yes it is awesome update. The SE5 actually downshifts automatically if you twist the throttle below 3K RPMs. And I too was turned down with plead to leave it in. lol

[BikerDoc]

Wow guys that really sounds exciting.. Now we just have to wait and wonder how long til the upload becomes a standard update for all SE5s.. Sure is something to look forward to...

[Dudley]

They did mine today in Kissimmee. Yes it is awesome update. The SE5 actually downshifts automatically if you twist the throttle below 3K RPMs. And I too was turned down with plead to leave it in. lol

My 2008 SE5 shifted the same way without the update! It's just a matter of learning how the SE5 transmission works best. I always shut the throttle off completely when coming to a stop and it flawlessly down-shifted at 2500rpm for the whole 43,000 miles I had it. Not rocket science here.

[johnnyg]

My 2008 SE5 shifted the same way without the update! It's just a matter of learning how the SE5 transmission works best. I always shut the throttle off completely when coming to a stop and it flawlessly down-shifted at 2500rpm for the whole 43,000 miles I had it. Not rocket science here.

Rocket Science. we are talking about a RT that has several hundred pounds more then your RS has. But with this update you get the same feeling you do with a RS for pick up. I know my wife has the RS 2011. and I have rode it. and can't aford to ride anymore if I want to keep my CDL. When they hooked up the software to my RT which I have 26,000 miles on it, I have never had the pick up like this before. Until you get to try it don't knock it. Just my 2 cents worth.

[Marker]

I did it on Tuesday at Ridenow Powersports in Ocala. But I was asked not to say anything for two days so I wouldn't influence anyones input. Till they finished the test in Kissimmee. I had put my RT in for repair for light lens and hard starting. Renaud from BRP came to Ocala for me being my RT was in the shop and I couldn't make it to Central FL Powersports in Kissimmee. To make a long story short, they plugged into My RT and uploaded the new software on it. Then I went out and rode tested it. All I can say is I thought I was on a RS. The main thing that I noticed around 3000 RPM in fifth gear they told me to give it thottle, I did and the best way I can explain it is, it feels like when you hit passing gear in your car. Just hang on. what a thrill. I was wanting them to leave the software in, they just laugh and unpluged it. DARN! I beleive once they finish testing it, That is I'm guessing it will be standard in the 2013. Anyone else that did this test Chime in here and let me know what you think.

Thats great news, I hope the SE5 software update is an upgrade for all Rt models not just the new 2013 models.

[SpyderDen]

My 2008 SE5 shifted the same way without the update! It's just a matter of learning how the SE5 transmission works best. I always shut the throttle off completely when coming to a stop and it flawlessly down-shifted at 2500rpm for the whole 43,000 miles I had it. Not rocket science here.

We are not talking down shifting when slowing, the new software downshifts when you punch it to accelerate.

[Dudley]

Well, my redo. I would have understood it a lot better had it been posted as such.

[johnnyrocket]

I did it on Tuesday at Ridenow Powersports in Ocala. But I was asked not to say anything for two days so I wouldn't influence anyones input. Till they finished the test in Kissimmee. I had put my RT in for repair for light lens and hard starting. Renaud from BRP came to Ocala for me being my RT was in the shop and I couldn't make it to Central FL Powersports in Kissimmee. To make a long story short, they plugged into My RT and uploaded the new software on it. Then I went out and rode tested it. All I can say is I thought I was on a RS. The main thing that I noticed around 3000 RPM in fifth gear they told me to give it thottle, I did and the best way I can explain it is, it feels like when you hit passing gear in your car. Just hang on. what a thrill. I was wanting them to leave the software in, they just laugh and unpluged it. DARN! I beleive once they finish testing it, That is I'm guessing it will be standard in the 2013. Anyone else that did this test Chime in here and let me know what you think.

It would have been nice for them to leave software hooked up to see if the computer would accept it for a long time without any limp modes or other problems. Sure does sound exciting and I like your comment about keeping your cdl

[kinggeek]

Sownds awesome! I am bummed we were supposed to test this at Lamonts on Monday but it got canceled. Can't wait to try it myself.

[rafiki2cu]

Wow guys that really sounds exciting.. Now we just have to wait and wonder how long til the upload becomes a standard update for all SE5s.. Sure is something to look forward to...

[joe schmoe]

Yeah, I was looking forward to it (Testing at Lamonster') but was not worth taking a day off from work, driving 80-90 miles for them to download the software let me drive it and then restore it to default....NOW, had they left it in for a real world test (several months) looking for any real flaws in the code and any unforeseen bugs...Now that would have been worth testing...

Oh well sounds like the tease was good just not a thorough test IMO....

[Lamonster]

Yeah, I was looking forward to it (Testing at Lamonster') but was not worth taking a day off from work, driving 80-90 miles for them to download the software let me drive it and then restore it to default....NOW, had they left it in for a real world test (several months) looking for any real flaws in the code and any unforeseen bugs...Now that would have been worth testing...

Oh well sounds like the tease was good just not a thorough test IMO....

I understand your situation and I don't blame you for backing out after I found out that we couldn't keep the mod in. I was very disappointed too but none of us found out till the last minute that was going to be the deal.

The other thing we had against us was the weather. I think it was best that they did the testing in FL and it sounds like it was worth the trip to these guys. The reason they couldn't leave it in was because it hadn't been through all the steps to be able to release it to the public and if there was a problem your dealer couldn't remove it and put back in the old program because this was installed with a upper level of the B.U.D.S. software.

Chances are this will be in all the 2013 RT's and will be available for past RT SE's.

[joe schmoe]

I understand your situation and I don't blame you for backing out after I found out that we couldn't keep the mod in. I was very disappointed too but none of us found out till the last minute that was going to be the deal.

The other thing we had against us was the weather. I think it was best that they did the testing in FL and it sounds like it was worth the trip to these guys. The reason they couldn't leave it in was because it hadn't been through all the steps to be able to release it to the public and if there was a problem your dealer couldn't remove it and put back in the old program because this was installed with a upper level of the B.U.D.S. software.

Chances are this will be in all the 2013 RT's and will be available for past RT SE's.

Oh, that makes a lot of sense...If the dealer couldn't back it out that would be bad, if some other anomaly did show up....Thank you for the opportunity even though it didn't work out...

Yeah those Florida people and there weather this time of year. Sometimes, wish we had 70 degree weather in January...

Oh wait that is this coming Sunday!!

Going ryding if I can get the wifey to brave such COLD temperatures!!

[chris56]

too cold here to test anything - do you think its only for the gearbox or did they also something on the engine ?? -
made this clip last year to find out on what RPMs I ryde on a "normal" trip with a biker
so till 100Kmh = 60 Mls I use the 3. gear - on the 4. 5. gear she looses the power and I switch back to the 3. ... you think this will be made automatic with this update ???

[docdoru]

made this clip last year to find out on what RPMs I ryde on a "normal" trip with a biker
so till 100Kmh = 60 Mls I use the 3. gear - on the 4. 5. gear she looses the power and I switch back to the 3. ... you think this will be made automatic with this update ???

Try to avoid lugging the engine The fuel display is triple O, did you swith to digital?



Much better, the Rotax like it!

[chris56]

Try to avoid lugging the engine The fuel display is triple O, did you swith to digital?



Much better, the Rotax like it!

on the right side you see the 12V plug for my GPS .. so I had to plug off also the fluid-meter ..