FWIW, I just learned the the older ECUs (5am Magneti Marelli) can now be reprogrammed by some tune shops by purchasing a software key. Specifically, European Cycle Service has offered to do a full custom dyno-tune using the stock ECU.
Software key is being priced at $250. Dyno-tune is being priced at $600+
This seems similar to the ECU reflashing available, but with the added functionality of a customized map.
Here's the website. I'm having it done this weekend and will report back in early May when I get my bike back:
http://www.europeancycleservices.com/service/dyno-and-tuning/ (http://www.europeancycleservices.com/service/dyno-and-tuning/)
i had this done by ECS it pretty much runs like complete ass on idle since i got the bike back (back in Nov) I stopped riding it since it would stall at EVERY Red light.
but i have a special situation, and i am only NOW geting time to warranty it. but i paid $650 for a dyno tune and $250 for the unlock + tax etc. i am dropping it off at the end of the month.
Good to know. I ended up needing more repair work on my bike so I didn't have the scratch to do the ECU tune. Let me know if they can get your bike fixed.
Just an update, i got the bike back. within the limits of what they can edit on the ECU, the bike runs pretty good.