Reviews on DesmoPorsche/Houston SUperbikes ECU Reflash?

[junior varsity]

I think DesmoWorks is doing it as well. I've had nothing but tremendous experiences with Anthony as well, so if I am correct, I'd poke and prod you that ways

[junior varsity]

too rich = fouled plugs.

plugs on quattros and strettas aren't as convenient as on 2vs

[Artful]

Why? They have good feedback. There are others, yes. I think Ducati Depot does it.

I've had PMs from a number of members that haven't had the best luck. It's still possible I will go with them, but I'm exploring my options.

[booger]

There's likely nothing inherently wrong with DesmoPorsche's process on reflashing ECUs. They are just as good at doing it as anyone else is. If you have problems however, they will help you to work them out. That's enough, yes?

[Artful]

And I'm merely saying that I'm exploring my options to know if there may be a more local solution or one with a better track record. Simply due diligence. That's enough, yes?

[Buckethead]

Again, why would you do that?

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So... whatcher sayin is, his bike (probably) won't blow up.

Moto Wheels has a unit that lets you do it yourself. You tell them what model/year and what state of tune you want, immobilizer disable, etc and they program the unit. You plug that unit into your ECU and it pulls the old (stock) map off and puts a the new one on. It has some other handy features, too, like being able to read/clear service codes and adjust trim/CO numbers. No first hand experience, but that's the route I intend to go.

[Artful]

I assume you're talking about the Nemesis? As much as I like it, for the mild gains I could get I can't justify the scratch. I'm more interested in the immobilizer delete than the added power, but hell, who ever turned down free extra power?

[booger]

You probably mean the ProTune Professional unit. It's not cost effective for individuals. Art what I'm saying is any place that does it is likely to suffice. Since we do have documented feedback that DesmoPorsche has good support in the event of mishap, which I would assume is rarer than success, it would make sense to me to have them do it. It probably doesn't matter at the end of the day where you send it, I just don't know of anyplace on the east coast, they all seem to be out west.

[Artful]

I completely understand where you're coming from, and as I said, odds are good that I'm going to send it there. I have only looked at previous threads on the topic and figured it was worth asking if perhaps this was a more common service than I realized. If there might be someone closer that I could ride to, flash, and ride home knowing it was set up properly (in addition to having the TPS reset and trims adjusted without having to borrow a cable) as opposed to having the bike down in the event the first go round doesn't go as planned I would prefer that route. That doesn't seem to be the case though so I'll probably still ship it out to the DP/HS folks.

[Buckethead]

You probably mean the ProTune Professional unit. It's not cost effective for individuals.

How is $500 not cost effective for an individual, especially when it allows me to A) re-flash my original ECU back to stock tune should the need/desire ever arise (selling the bike or, heaven forbid, exhaust emissions testing.) and B) increases my ability to do my own maintenance? Granted DP/HS will sell me a completely "new" ECU re-flashed to my specs for $450, but then I'm left at the mercy of my dealer ($80/hr) to get my gauges to quit flashing MAINT every 6,000 miles.

[Artful]

Quick solution to that, get rid of your OEM dash

[booger]

How is $500 not cost effective for an individual, especially when it allows me to A) re-flash my original ECU back to stock tune should the need/desire ever arise (selling the bike or, heaven forbid, exhaust emissions testing.) and B) increases my ability to do my own maintenance? Granted DP/HS will sell me a completely "new" ECU re-flashed to my specs for $450, but then I'm left at the mercy of my dealer ($80/hr) to get my gauges to quit flashing MAINT every 6,000 miles.

I meant the Pro model which has the ability to program different maps for different bikes. The $500 only gives you one map for one bike. If you just want a DP ECU w/ immobilizer delete it's more cost effective to just have it done. Less hassle as well. If you sell your bike what's the advantage in going back to the stock map? A DP ECU looks better in a for sale ad than a stock ECU, even if you have already parted the aftermarket exhaust/airbox and have refitted the stockers. One less mod the new owner will have to pay for and will make your bike that much more attractive. BTW, the user can reset the service light by following a simple procedure involving turning the ignition on then off and holding one of the dash buttons down for a few seconds. Do a search for the specific process, it may even be in the owner's manual. That's how I reset the service indicator after I adjusted the valves on my motorcycle myself. I am not at the mercy of any dealers. I know this bike better than most of them already.
Besides, you can just let the MAINT keep on flashin', doesn't harm a thing.

[vossy]

I've had my DesmoPorsche Reflashed ECU for a few months now. DP spec ECU with usual mods (open air box full exhaust ect.)
Very happy with it.
I did all this from Australia.

[scduc]

The problem that I'm having here is that there is "no single" answer. Anyone who choses to modify thier intake/exhaust, has to decide many things. I just don't get it. Maybe I'm over thinking it, but does having the stock ECU reflashed do the same as the DP. Then, do you need a PCIII? and or Nemesis. Then, there are the other mods that may or may not require re-tuning. Cams, high comp pistons. If you have the ECU reflashed, and you do more mods later, then you need to send the ECU back and have it all done again.

[Case S2R]

The problem that I'm having here is that there is "no single" answer. Anyone who choses to modify thier intake/exhaust, has to decide many things. I just don't get it. Maybe I'm over thinking it, but does having the stock ECU reflashed do the same as the DP. Then, do you need a PCIII? and or Nemesis. Then, there are the other mods that may or may not require re-tuning. Cams, high comp pistons. If you have the ECU reflashed, and you do more mods later, then you need to send the ECU back and have it all done again.

I have been researching the same topic and am about to do it, here is what I have found (assuming you have an S2R)
1. Get the DP/reflash ecu (they are the same thing), then you will be happy with a full system, open air box.  This will make it open loop. (you could add a PCIII if you want to but it is not needed)  The immobilizer delete lets you swap out guages without changing the ecu in the case of a crash or modification.
2. When/if you start doing cams and big bore kit, add on a PCIII, with dyno time.  Now because you are open loop the PCIII will adjust fueling across the complet power band
3. If you go farther than this a fully tunable Nemisis or other ECU is in your future.  FYI--Once you get past step 1. the words "cost effective" no longer apply.

Case