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In the winter and spring of this year (2016) I debated about changing from the Honda VFR 1200 back to the Yamaha FJR 1300. I ended up deciding to stay with the VFR 1200 and make some changes to fit what I wanted.
The latest customization has proven to be the biggest grin inducing change! After a lot of reading and talking to a fellow VFR rider I decided to have the ECU re-flashed by Don Guhl Motors.
It was almost time for a valve adjustment and other maintenance so I took the VFR to my mechanic. I removed the fairings and the ECU. While the ECU was being sent to Don the bike got a valve adjustment, new plugs and new air filter.
The VFR's 1237cc V4 engine comes stock with 150hp at the wheel and weights 589
wet, but Honda has several restrictions on the motor. The Don Guhl re-
flash eliminates limits and raises the rev limiter by 500 rpm (if desired).
I mailed the ECU to Don with the appropriate information including what exhaust was on the VFR. The day after he received it the re-flash was performed and the ECU ship Next Day back to me all for $375.
Once back installation was easy, but the fairings where more difficult. Thank goodness for friends. I got the bike home, but too late to ride that night. The inaugural ride would come the next day. While the bike was out of commission I also added the mounting plate for the Givi case I ordered.
The throttle response was immediately noticeable. I was careful not to over do it and perform my first ever wheelie, several riders had experienced an unattended wheelie after the re-flash so I was wanting to avoid that.
The transition from gear to gear is now so smooth with no lag in power. It is like I am constantly in the optimum power band. Acceleration is immediate and produces a big smile.
This is the first performance modification I have made on a bike and I am very happy with it. I would without hesitation recommend Don Guhl Motors for your motorcycle's ECU reflash. You will be smiling when you feel the power.
The latest customization has proven to be the biggest grin inducing change! After a lot of reading and talking to a fellow VFR rider I decided to have the ECU re-flashed by Don Guhl Motors.
It was almost time for a valve adjustment and other maintenance so I took the VFR to my mechanic. I removed the fairings and the ECU. While the ECU was being sent to Don the bike got a valve adjustment, new plugs and new air filter.
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| Removing seat, fairings and gas tank to get to ECU |
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| VFR sure looks |
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| Time for a new filter! |
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| Little box control the big engine |
Once back installation was easy, but the fairings where more difficult. Thank goodness for friends. I got the bike home, but too late to ride that night. The inaugural ride would come the next day. While the bike was out of commission I also added the mounting plate for the Givi case I ordered.
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| Givi case mount installed and ready for the first ride after the re-flash |
The transition from gear to gear is now so smooth with no lag in power. It is like I am constantly in the optimum power band. Acceleration is immediate and produces a big smile.
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| The VFR and my sons ZX6R - he noticed the difference when following. |
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Nice. I am glad it met or exceeded your expectations. We can be quite hesitant when it comes to bike mods.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a great mod!
ReplyDeleteYou were definitely right is saying the VFR is a looker. It is one pretty beast. Always exciting when you can squeeze a little more stuff out of the bike!
ReplyDeleteI have the reflash done on my VFR 1200F and it completely changes the bike. i was never able to do a roll on wheelie before the reflash. now it's not a problem! lol. the bike is now the beast it should have been.
DeleteBeautiful looking bike, thanks for the post!
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