Have you had an ECU Flash? How long did it take? Any good?

[larryd]

PMK...I am a advocate of someone figuring out how to make the 89T rear sprocket set up work on our heaver and usually 2 up ridden Rt's...
MFI was working on this task...Steve had one tester in the USA that had it working but it developed shifting problems...He also has several over seas tester that I never heard the results...
Did you ever ride a F3 with the 89T factory set up??? There is a night and days difference even between the F3's with the 79T set up...
Also this was BRP's way of improving the performance on certain F3 models...
On the F3's there is a selection in the BUDs menu that they can select 79T or 89T set up...
This makes me believe that this is doable on the RT...
I have a 89T sprocket and belt waiting for this to be available...
I would be willing to install this belt and sprocket on my RT and take it to Canada for Steve to work with...(but only Jan. Feb. Mar. or Apr.) not during our limited riding summer and fall seasons here...
I also think this would be a real $$$ money maker $$$ for the entrepreneur that can accomplish this task...
I have the MFI stage 1 flash...

 

[fatboy]

sounds like you need stage 2

 

[308gunner]

PMK...I am a advocate of someone figuring out how to make the 89T rear sprocket set up work on our heaver and usually 2 up ridden Rt's...
MFI was working on this task...Steve had one tester in the USA that had it working but it developed shifting problems...He also has several over seas tester that I never heard the results...
Did you ever ride a F3 with the 89T factory set up??? There is a night and days difference even between the F3's with the 79T set up...
Also this was BRP's way of improving the performance on certain F3 models...
On the F3's there is a selection in the BUDs menu that they can select 79T or 89T set up...
This makes me believe that this is doable on the RT...
I have a 89T sprocket and belt waiting for this to be available...
I would be willing to install this belt and sprocket on my RT and take it to Canada for Steve to work with...(but only Jan. Feb. Mar. or Apr.) not during our limited riding summer and fall seasons here...
I also think the would be a real $$$ money maker $$$ for the entrepreneur that can accomplish this task...
I have the MFI stage 1 flash...

very true... im suprised that the people who own a f3 dont upgrade to an f3-sport ...all you have to do is change out the sprocket and belt from a 79T to a 89T and upgrade the buds to the 89T setting. the diffence is night and day and add a cruise control module. an F3- Sport upgrade. its easy to do too!!!!!....just a matter of money.. have you been in contact with steve?..If so...whats his answer to you going up there?

 

[larryd]

I haven't talked to Steve since late last spring...At that time he was hoping his over seas tester would come back...Steve said he'd be in touch if anything materialized...I will contact him in the near future and report back...larryd

 

[blacklightning]

very true... im suprised that the people who own a f3 dont upgrade to an f3-sport ...all you have to do is change out the sprocket and belt from a 79T to a 89T and upgrade the buds to the 89T setting. the diffence is night and day and add a cruise control module. an F3- Sport upgrade. its easy to do too!!!!!....just a matter of money.. have you been in contact with steve?..If so...whats his answer to you going up there?

Didn't all the early F3 and F3S (2015 & 2016) come with the same 89T sprocket? The different size rear sprockets didn't take affect in the F3 series bikes until 2017. That is also when the Limited got a smaller sprocket than the F3T. Up until then, they were all the same.
As for the higher rpm's, I went higher on my rpm gauge this past New Years Day ride than ever (about 7500). This was in an effort to show a buddy on his 2016 Rocket III that the spyder was no joke. Of course, after about 60 mph he was able to walk away, but he was really surprised. I told him that as soon as my warranty is up, I will be getting the flash and we will try it again. But until that time, I will just have to tear him a new one with my Vmax on our next outing.

 

[larryd]

Today 1/8/20 I sent Steve at MFI a message asking if he ever got the RT 89T rear sprocket deal working...I also offered to put the 89T rear sprocket set up on my Spyder and bring it to him for a test unit to try and get this task accomplished...I will report back when I hear from him...larryd

 

[308gunner]

Didn't all the early F3 and F3S (2015 & 2016) come with the same 89T sprocket? The different size rear sprockets didn't take affect in the F3 series bikes until 2017. That is also when the Limited got a smaller sprocket than the F3T. Up until then, they were all the same.
As for the higher rpm's, I went higher on my rpm gauge this past New Years Day ride than ever (about 7500). This was in an effort to show a buddy on his 2016 Rocket III that the spyder was no joke. Of course, after about 60 mph he was able to walk away, but he was really surprised. I told him that as soon as my warranty is up, I will be getting the flash and we will try it again. But until that time, I will just have to tear him a new one with my Vmax on our next outing.

Just a heads up.. monster fuel next month is coming out with a hand programmer so you'll be able to switch between stock tune and the different stages...so you can have a tune under warranty...you need to take your Spyder to the dealer?....remove the tune..when the warranty work is done..hook up the programmer..put the tune back in.. nobody knows your business...go to monsters webpage...it's there.

 

[troop]

Is Monster/Wicked going to load their tunes (stage 1 at $390 and stage 2 at $515) onto their new device ($300), allowing it to then be loaded into the ECU similar to a Dynojet PV3 ? Or, will they still have to flash your original ECU ? That will be the huge key when it comes to leaving a digital trail...

 

[308gunner]

Is Monster/Wicked going to load their tunes (stage 1 at $390 and stage 2 at $515) onto their new device ($300), allowing it to then be loaded into the ECU similar to a Dynojet PV3 ? Or, will they still have to flash your original ECU ? That will be the huge key when it comes to leaving a digital trail...

I think it will be the same path as Dyno Jet...we will see next month...we will have more information.

 

[blacklightning]

Just a heads up.. monster fuel next month is coming out with a hand programmer so you'll be able to switch between stock tune and the different stages...so you can have a tune under warranty...you need to take your Spyder to the dealer?....remove the tune..when the warranty work is done..hook up the programmer..put the tune back in.. nobody knows your business...go to monsters webpage...it's there.

Thank you for this info. I will be keeping an eye out. Please post up when it is available. It would be really nice when I am riding solo. The wife doesn't care for the speed thing on anything other than 4 wheels.

 

[EricP]

Sent my 2015 F3-S ECU to Wick-It last week. Should be receiving it back by this weekend. I decided to go with the Stage 1 since I have also added a hitch and tow an easy camper up into the Carolina Mountains every so rarely. I didn't want to put all the added stress that a Stage 1 likely puts on the Spyder (plus I wanted to be able to use regular fuel in a pinch, in case I was in the middle of the mountains and not near premium fuel).

Side note, I called Wick-It before sending the ECU so I could understand how the entire transaction went down. I shipped them the ECU with tracking and noted when it arrived - Called a couple days ago to check on things since I hadn't heard from them for me to make a payment by phone, and the guy on their end (who actually was noted as the individual who signed for my ECU upon delivery) initially was saying they didn't have my ECU.....Talk about panic moment. They hung up, searched their shop, found it, and called back to let me know (ok, well that's good....maybe all is ok??). So I call them yesterday to check-in again, and they say it's done and ready to ship out, and they were going to send me the tracking info when they did......but I hadn't even paid still....so I paid and hung up. ....I'm not feeling too confident in this experience.....Here's hoping it arrives back in my hands safely (and soon) and without any further issues....
:thumbup:

 

[308gunner]

Sent my 2015 F3-S ECU to Wick-It last week. Should be receiving it back by this weekend. I decided to go with the Stage 1 since I have also added a hitch and tow an easy camper up into the Carolina Mountains every so rarely. I didn't want to put all the added stress that a Stage 1 likely puts on the Spyder (plus I wanted to be able to use regular fuel in a pinch, in case I was in the middle of the mountains and not near premium fuel).

Side note, I called Wick-It before sending the ECU so I could understand how the entire transaction went down. I shipped them the ECU with tracking and noted when it arrived - Called a couple days ago to check on things since I hadn't heard from them for me to make a payment by phone, and the guy on their end (who actually was noted as the individual who signed for my ECU upon delivery) initially was saying they didn't have my ECU.....Talk about panic moment. They hung up, searched their shop, found it, and called back to let me know (ok, well that's good....maybe all is ok??). So I call them yesterday to check-in again, and they say it's done and ready to ship out, and they were going to send me the tracking info when they did......but I hadn't even paid still....so I paid and hung up. ....I'm not feeling too confident in this experience.....Here's hoping it arrives back in my hands safely (and soon) and without any further issues....
:thumbup:

They are good people..no worries...you're going to LOVE the flash...right on time for spring...

 

[EricP]

They are good people..no worries...you're going to LOVE the flash...right on time for spring...

Yeah - I’m not stressing. Got the tracking label and should be arriving tomorrow before end of day. I’m stoked to throw it in and go for a ride (just need some good weather and time). Know if there’s specific procedure or steps to follow on first startup or rides?

 

[308gunner]

Yeah - I’m not stressing. Got the tracking label and should be arriving tomorrow before end of day. I’m stoked to throw it in and go for a ride (just need some good weather and time). Know if there’s specific procedure or steps to follow on first startup or rides?

There's no break in period. it's all plug in play technology.. ..make sure you run premium gas..that's about it.

 

[EricP]

There's no break on period. it's all plug in play technology.. ..make sure you run premium gas..that's about it.

Ok perfect. 91 or 93 always (only time I’d put regular is if I get stuck in a small mountain town with no options - luckily hasn’t happened yet). Thanks!

 

[308gunner]

Ok perfect. 91 or 93 always (only time I’d put regular is if I get stuck in a small mountain town with no options - luckily hasn’t happened yet). Thanks!

whats the word...did you get it back yet?

 

[EricP]

whats the word...did you get it back yet?

I did - installed it right away as well. I think today is going to be rideable, so fingers crossed that all allows me to test things out! I’ll report back once I’ve tried it out.

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Update: I tried to ride but quickly hit rain, looks like I’ll have to push to really try, but I could feel something extra there....just need more time and miles to really try it (that was just a teaser run).

 

[308gunner]

I did - installed it right away as well. I think today is going to be rideable, so fingers crossed that all allows me to test things out! I’ll report back once I’ve tried it out.

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Update: I tried to ride but quickly hit rain, looks like I’ll have to push to really try, but I could feel something extra there....just need more time and miles to really try it (that was just a teaser run).

when the rain clears ...you`re ready to rock...keep us us informed, were waiting for your review...you have a NEW bike now..

 

[Lew L]

Best bang for the buck performance wise. I'm happy with my stage 1 upgrade and stealthy stock muffler.
Lew L

EDIT: Fuel mileage may suffer in proportion to the big grin on your facha.nojoke

 

[EricP]

Yup. Very nice and smooth. Loads of extra power in 3rd and up, but 4th and 5th really shine now. Can’t wait to get more time this upcoming year.

Only downside I may have noticed is decrease if fuel efficiency but not surprising if it turns out to be true. Doesn’t bother me but just a thought. More time will tell on that side (only got to ride a couple hours this evening).