So is it still using the PCV or just the reflashed ECU?

 

It really doesn't need the PCV anymore, but Dave said it made it quicker/easier to fine tune it.

 

F'n finally...

What Dave did was decide to learn about the Magneti Marelli ecu. He's an engineer by trade, so he flew over to Germany in November and took a course on the Marelli, learning the hex programming codes.

How about that. Someone actually took the time to crack the MM ECU. No more starting with a blank slate (shitty Microtec map) and attempting to build Rome in a day with a Microtec...

Is he going to offer any specific tuning options?

 

No more building Rome in a day with a Microtec...

Is he going to offer any specific tuning options?

He could do just about anything with it. Some of the things he mentioned was that he could change the bike's redline and the idle rpm. For the Multistrada crowd, he's going to work on electronic cruise control through the ECU after learning more about its ECU!

 

Im glad that your bike is sorted and your enjoying it. The dynocharts that are posted are 1.5yrs apart, and the temperatures are 14 deg different and the humidity differ quite a bit. Also the runs are run in std mode which read high. Very hard to get a true before and after comparison with the time spread and conditions. It is great to hear that you are happy with the way that the beast is running.

 

Yeah, I wish he did a run just before the reflash, but you don't gain that much hp by mistake... plus, the smoothness makes all the difference.

 

Dont let the numbers rule your mind.
Ride the bike and let the bike tell you.

With the SF, it's not a question of pinning anything but your ass to the seat!

With the SF, it's all about being smooth. Having a smooth tune is the key. It doesn't matter if the bike is making MAX POWER, just useable power.

Congrats on the tuning. Enjoy!

 

I was able to ride a demo SF that Dave had performed the flash on and it is smooth-smooth-SMOOTH. Pretty amazing, there's no lugging at low RPMs at all.

I've only had my bike for a bit and it's got the 14t sprocket plus Termi slip-on's and I can't really complain. It lugs a bit below 3500 RPM, but I would say it's on par with my old Monster. I may go with Dave's map down the road, if only for the low-end drivability in low speed driving situations.

 

Any idea on the cost of the reflash? I am getting my slip ons shortly and would like to compliment them with a good tune and call it a day.

 

user redline1 is dave at Redline in yorktown va. Send him a pm and im sure he'll get back to you with all the information you need.

 

Just out of curiosity, what's the cost of reprogramming the ECU. Do they do it only on the dyno or can an ECU be shipped to them to have it reprogrammed.
Also how long would this take on site... not ruling it out as it would be an OK weekend trip (only 251mi each way).

 

Dave did it in a day. He could do it while you wait. You just have to schedule it. Talk to Jon.

 

so far~~~~ i guess ill have to give him a call and see how much and how long it would take if i send the ecu.

 

Redline charged me $300 for the service. You should talk to Jon Clark, the General Manager. He should also be able to answer your questions as well as Dave. Here's the link to their website:

Redline Performance Motorsports, Inc - (757) 989-5000 :: Home

 

That sound like a hell of a deal. Great find!!

Need to add this to the FAQ.

 

Just sent my DP ECU to him, can't wait to get her back!

 

I'll be glad to hear how yours works out as I've never been happy with the sub 4k fuelin on mine

CHris

 

ya that sounds good... gonna try to see what my schedule looks like and when I may be able to get down there.

 

Just got mine back, works like a charm. Reset the TPS and will be getting my CO levels done this week. The bike is smoother, faster, more torque and changed a couple factory temperature presets without a problem. Also the flatspot is completely gone! Thanks a bunch David!

 

Thanks for the update!
Chris

 

itsnipe any numbers? did you dyno your bike? interesting to see if the PCV is boosting the numbers up or just the reflash david does!!

 

No dyno numbers for before or after. Sorry guys. I am not running the PCV either. Just the Ducati Performance ECU. Bike runs like a charm and is way more responsive. Flat spot has disappeared.

If I get a chance to toss it on the dyno I will let you know!

 

Dave (at Redline) re-mapped the ecu on my stock Streetfighter S. What a big difference. The bike is smoother at low rpms and feels much faster. I love that bike!

 

You guys running full systems or slip ons?...

 

Very pertinacious oahu!

 

Damn, I had to look that one up.

 

Somebody, please take away bzr's dictionary.

 

Surely we can find an avenue of reciprocation that does not transcend common english and make amends for this diatribe. If not, fuck it.

 

Great scott

 

eericc, ask them if they use a rexXer, I know they have one. Huh! Guess I wont be doing that then, already got it.

 

Back on the road!

I just took a short ride after re-installing the reflashed ECU by David at Redline Motors, and there is a huge improvement! The 2k-4k rpm range is much more usable now. I commute on this bike a lot so this will be a world-changer for me. It seems to be a little smoother at all rpm ranges now, but that could be a bit psychological.

I'm just glad that there is a solution for the stock ECU that, while still not super cheap, at least isn't nearly as expensive as the aftermarket ECUs and dyno tuning.

Thanks Redline!


Still miffed at Ducati, though. They should have issued a recall and foot the bill for this fix.

 

I just sent in my ECU today to Dave, and hopefully my case will turn out as successful as your guys...

Here is my questions (I know I should ask BEFORE I sent mine ECU out ):
- I have a pair Akrp slip-on, and will the map works well with it? Or it's just some old stock map from other Duc and I still need dyno?
- Have anyone experience any different in your bike operation? Like starting at N only... ?
- Any temp increase at lower speed?
- What's your exhaust set up? Full or slip-on?

I personally don't care much able the power gain; but I really need to fix the flat spot and power surge issue. It's really killing the fun riding my Fighter...

Thanks for all the input in advance...

I just took a short ride after re-installing the reflashed ECU by David at Redline Motors, and there is a huge improvement! The 2k-4k rpm range is much more usable now. I commute on this bike a lot so this will be a world-changer for me. It seems to be a little smoother at all rpm ranges now, but that could be a bit psychological.

I'm just glad that there is a solution for the stock ECU that, while still not super cheap, at least isn't nearly as expensive as the aftermarket ECUs and dyno tuning.

Thanks Redline!


Still miffed at Ducati, though. They should have issued a recall and foot the bill for this fix.

 

achung, didn't you discus your system with redline before you sent the ECU to him?
How will he know what tune to give you if he doesn't know what you're running on your bike?
If he gives you a tune for a stock exhaust your bike is gonna run like shit...
I think you need to give him a call.

 

Yeah... this is the first time I dive into the ECU thing and I am not exact knowing how to deal with this. I called him this morning and get a few things clarified. According to Dave, he will load the map that fit my exhaust and other setting (I enclose info about my current setting inside the package). The O2 sensors will be disabled, and everything below 5500 RPM is tunable - like adjustment AFR at the local dealership.

Hopefully this will help other who interested in his service... waiting now and will see how it goes

 

I was just at Redline today getting new tires when I talked with them about the ECU fix. I have a doubledog exhaust installed on my standard 2010 SF with the factory ECU settings currently, and the bike runs fine. When I asked about the ECU Flash I was told that it would be important to have a PC-V installed and the bike put on a dyno with the proper adjustments made for the flash to offer advantages outside of removing my check engine light from the flapper valve being removed. Their advice was to do the full tune with the ECU Flash which runs a little less than $1K total (Flash, Dyno and Labor).

I recommend before you get your ECU flashed and spend $300 dollars give them a call and get their professional opinion on your situation.

 

I was just at Redline today getting new tires when I talked with them about the ECU fix. I have a doubledog exhaust installed on my standard 2010 SF with the factory ECU settings currently, and the bike runs fine. When I asked about the ECU Flash I was told that it would be important to have a PC-V installed and the bike put on a dyno with the proper adjustments made for the flash to offer advantages outside of removing my check engine light from the flapper valve being removed. Their advice was to do the full tune with the ECU Flash which runs a little less than $1K total (Flash, Dyno and Labor).

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My experience was identical!! (same bike/exhaust) I paid $300 for the ECU reflash and an additional $150 for the base tune. I can't say it was night and day difference. But, like mjcarrol, my bike ran well on the stock ecu...
It def. changed the throttle action. We'll see....

 

Can someone PLEASE ask them if the reflash is with a rexXer, if it is it takes about 20 mins & they are really ripping you off at $300!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

This forum is AWESOME!!!

Thanks for the heads-up