caje
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z400rs when???
The text on the Kawasaki Canada site has been updated to say "The Ninja ZX-4R and Ninja ZX-4RR have a maximum RPM of 11,500 rpm in Canada due to noise regulations."
Some unsubstantiated rumours, including that Graves already has an unrestricted ECU flash for it:
Being limited to 11.5K RPM is quite a haircut. And if that's correct, that is absolutely irreconcilable with Canadian bikes still having 70HPThe text on the Kawasaki Canada site has been updated to say "The Ninja ZX-4R and Ninja ZX-4RR have a maximum RPM of 11,500 rpm in Canada due to noise regulations."
Some unsubstantiated rumours, including that Graves already has an unrestricted ECU flash for it:
Being limited to 11.5K RPM is quite a haircut. And if that's correct, that is absolutely irreconcilable with Canadian bikes still having 70HP
If you bin it on the street, make sure to smash the dash. I assume the redline will move when uncorked and that is a trivial check for insurance to avoid paying.Sounds like we're opening up a business smuggling Kawi ECUs south of the border.
nah just flash it back before calling inIf you bin it on the street, make sure to smash the dash. I assume the redline will move when uncorked and that is a trivial check for insurance to avoid paying.
How is bike flashing done these days? I was under the impression that some were still send to guru and they replace a chip and/or flash what you have. Are some flash through a port while in the bike now?nah just flash it back before calling in
yeah, my S1000XR is flashed and i bought the hand held device to map it. just plug into the 'ODB (whatever)' port under the seat. turn bike on, flash. bike on/off a few times and you`re done.How is bike flashing done these days? I was under the impression that some were still send to guru and they replace a chip and/or flash what you have. Are some flash through a port while in the bike now?
Flashing it back won't help you. They will know the flash counter is wrong and they normally record date/time of last flash as well. They know if you've been monkeying. Some manufacturers remove the call from the dealer. If ECU connects to mothership and info doesn't line up with what manufacturer expects, VIN gets flagged and powertrain warranty is void. Only ways to avoid it are not flashing or never letting vehicle talk to mothership.fun fact, every time you take your BMW to the dealership for service they will connect to the mothership to review any software updates. They can't tell what flash is on there, but they can see how many times its been done. Playing it safe and go back to stock before sending it in, or expect to flash it when you get it back in case they overwrite what was there.
not quite the story i got from the tech, we have a good relationship so i feel like he was honest with me..but who knows.Flashing it back won't help you. They will know the flash counter is wrong and they normally record date/time of last flash as well. They know if you've been monkeying. Some manufacturers remove the call from the dealer. If ECU connects to mothership and info doesn't line up with what manufacturer expects, VIN gets flagged and powertrain warranty is void. Only ways to avoid it are not flashing or never letting vehicle talk to mothership.
That's good to know. It is obviously a manufacturer decision on what to do with the info. My point was flashing it back shouldn't help you if the manufacturer has half a brain and wants to avoid spending money on something you potentially broke. Just because someone got away with it yesterday doesn't mean someone will get away with it today. Pay to play. Now, given the power bump possible when uncorking some engines, many people may decide that is a reasonable risk to take.not quite the story i got from the tech, we have a good relationship so i feel like he was honest with me..but who knows.
case in point, buddy had a flashed S1KRR, motor blew. He flashed it back and shipped it to BMW, covered under warranty and fully replaced.
I believe with some Yamahas you can change maps with your smart phone.How is bike flashing done these days? I was under the impression that some were still send to guru and they replace a chip and/or flash what you have. Are some flash through a port while in the bike now?