My ECU finally arrived back from it's trip over to Germany! Freshly flashed and with speed holes drilled in it
I don't know what I was expecting but I was still slightly disappointed that the ECU looked exactly the same on the outside.....
On the inside tho...
With my newly acquired BMW Race Calibration Kit software and interface, I've unlocked a bewildering array of adjustment and fine tuning parameters:
Part of the flash I ordered, was the WSBK ECU settings, directly from BMW/Alpha Racing's factory team. So, helpfully, it's already likely to be pretty good out of the box.
I can use these settings as a base then fine tune my own presets and modes for the local track conditions and tyre profiles.
Here's another look at what I had done:
Proven WSBK/MotoGP mapping including the following optimised functions
* injection
* ignition
* airbox funnel switching
* traction-control (gear-dependent, wheely-detection for optimised slip calculation)
* quick shifter (reduced shift duration)
* engine rpm limitation with soft-cut
* e-throttle mapping (independent in riding modes)
* launch control (also in 2. gear)
* engine brake (gear dependent)
* DTC (dynamic traction control)
* ABS
* PIT rpm-limiter
* read/delete ECU error-memory
* clear adaptation values
The ECU is controlled through the diagnostic connector(bottom of the pic) which connects to the PC via a USB to serial converter (BMW Motorrad box) which was included with the Race Calibration Kit.
I decided to hard wire this in so that I can make adjustments quickly, without having to remove the tail fairing.
So, I fitted an IP rated USB connector that fits in perfect beneath the battery box...
With the back of the bike really starting to take shape, it was time to turn my attention to the front end...
First up were the forks, they needed a little TLC!
Then I took out the old internals and fitted the new Bitubo Gas Carts!!
Re-built and refreshed then back in the bike, looking schmicko!!
I've never used 2 piece calipers before but having taken these apart to clean, I think they're ACE from a maintenance point of view!
Before.... AFTER..
In go the Vesrah's too...
Then I sanded back the brake discs back, for a good bed, and put it all back together with the new Titanium cross-drilled caliper bolts!
Best book some track time soon!!?!
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Originally Posted by Sicko
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