ECU remapping options for 696

[696DCRider]

I already have a slip-on (SC Projects), but I have been looking into adding a K&N air filter.  I realize that once I do this, my air/fuel ratio will be off, so I will need to have my ECU reflashed.  I have read briefly about some of the options out there, but I still don't know what all of my options are and what would be the best route to go.  I spoke to a local Ducati shop, and they said they would charge me $350 for the ECU reflash.  That seems a little steep, but I don't know for certain.  I know they don't do it in house themselves, so I wonder if there is a cheaper option that can allow me to properly reflash it with the correct configuration and not have to worry about problems down the line.

[TitanMonsterS4R]

I had my ECU reflashed by Houston Superbikes; I sent it to them with what I wanted done, they flashed and then shipped back.  Took a week I think total and cost me about the same amount that you're being quoted.  I not sure how close they will get your mapping with an SC Projects exhaust.

Sure someone will chime in and tell you that you can do it yourself, just not sure how..... 

[696DCRider]

Thanks for the response.  I actually ended up doing some more searching and found another thread that mentioned Redline Motorsports in Yorktown that will do it for $300.  Now, I'm trying to figure out if I should take the bike down there in person to have it tuned in addition or just rely on the reprogrammed ECU that I send them.  Looks like they would charge an extra 100 bucks for that.

[ungeheuer]

Thanks for the response.  I actually ended up doing some more searching and found another thread that mentioned Redline Motorsports in Yorktown that will do it for $300.  Now, I'm trying to figure out if I should take the bike down there in person to have it tuned in addition or just rely on the reprogrammed ECU that I send them.  Looks like they would charge an extra 100 bucks for that.

I understand that Redline are one of the few US rexxer reflash centres with the capability to create custom ECU mapping on their Dyno.  The rest of us can only get close to this by piggy-backing a PVC (or similar) device.  

Its the best option available IMO and at + $100 well worth it  

To not do so means that the "off the peg" reflash you'll get by sending them your ECU will no doubt be close enough.  But why get close when you can get ideal?

[696DCRider]

Thanks ungeheuer,  I think you sealed the deal for me.  I guess I will make the trip down there.  Thanks :thumbsup:

I understand that Redline are one of the few US rexxer reflash centres with the capability to create custom ECU mapping on their Dyno.  The rest of us can only get close to this by piggy-backing a PVC (or similar) device. 

Its the best option available IMO and at + $100 well worth it 

To not do so means that the "off the peg" reflash you'll get by sending them your ECU will no doubt be close enough.  But why get close when you gen get ideal?

[ungeheuer]

It'd be my first option for sure (long way for me to ride though  ).

Good luck with it and be sure to let us know how it works out  .