do i need race ecu or not?

[kruczkowski666]

i have 2010 rsv4 factory with austin slipon,do i need race ecu or not?riding with out harm my engine?

[Chris_Mag]

Congrats. Post a pic of your bike. Nevermind... this is you?

http://www.bikepics.com/members/kruc...66/09gsxr1000/


The general consensus is "yes", you should run some sort of fuel controller, and the best place to start is with the RACE ecu/mapping because it changes the ride-by-wire logic and other aspects that a FI controller like the Bazzaz cannot.

The largest issue w/ stock mapping when running a slip-on is that the lower-rpm partial throttle fueling is very lean. On mine, I saw 15:1 at ~5k RPM at about 15% throttle (cruising RPM and throttle).

What you will trade in going to race mapping is more power, especially at middle revs and more direct throttle response in T mode in favor of more fuel consumption.

[Quarantine]

not this shit again

[Chris_Mag]

not this shit again

Lol. I edited my post, just in case he's not trolling.

[Eppy]

This needs to be a sticky as it comes up EVERY week.

[Phunky Phish]

I am looking at the fueling for my APRC SE and cannot decide the best way forward.

Having read many posts I cannot see what advantage a Race ECU would have over a Bazzaz or PCv unit. I will spend some money on dyno time when its installed.

Can anyone explain what extra do I get from the Race ECU that I dont with the Bazzaz or PCv unit?

I could only manage reading through the first half a page of threads (and I mean reading the threads, not just the thread titles) before my brain went to mush, which to be honest, does not take much these days!!

Cheers everyone.

[amauri]

This has been beaten to death and starting to look like someone is trolling.

For the last time, hopefully:

1- according to DynoJet USA, the PC5 does not work on the RSV4, don't believe commissions hungry sales people.
2- the Bazzaz only adjusts fuel.
3- the race mapped ECU optimizes fuel, ignition and ride-by-wire parms.

Installing the Bazzaz without first loading the race map is not only a waste of money, but as already posted here previously, leads to trouble.

Yes the Bazzaz does add speed shifter and TC capabilities.

[Phunky Phish]

Sorry, its not my intention to troll, but to make sense of all the information as there is LOADS!!
If I buy the Bazzaz unit it will be from an RSV4 specialist tuning garage, with some dyno time so they will get it all set up for the bike properly.
The PC5 is now avaliable for the RSV4 with a fueling module. AR have them and are doing a special on them inc dyno time also.
I am interested in the Race ECU if it gives me anything better than just fueling modules. Does the map need proper dyno time also to set it up spot on for the bike, as well as the dealer setup for throttle learning.

Thank you for moving and helping with your responce amauri. I understand most things on the bike, but some things I just want to make sure I make the best decision.

[colacin]

In addition to what Amauri said - the RSV4 has 3 modes and the bazzaz has 2 maps - so you either map both against one mode or one map against 2 of the modes. So you either lose 1 or 2 of the modes. This may or may not bother you. It is also difficult to install cleanly on a bike without a race fairing, from the 4 or 5 I've seen.

If you're not going to be on the track (for the most part) I'd get the race ECU for a lot less hassle.

[Phunky Phish]

Amuari, I bow to your knowledge as you have far more than me in this area!
I have Q/S and TC with the APRC
Re-reading the ECU de-restriction thread is making more sense, in that it does ignition as well as fueling which other units need additional modules to sort properly.
So really the Race ECU is a better option that would allow a good tuning shop to properly set the bike up on a dyno for A/F ratios but also ignition timing so it is properly sorted.

Again, thank you for helping with this beaten subject.

Edit, does that mean the race ecu has the R, S & T maps on it also?

[amauri]

The PC5 is now avaliable for the RSV4 with a fueling module. AR have them and are doing a special on them inc dyno time also.

The PC5 is made by Dyno Jet Research in Las Vegas Nevada USA, not AR in the UK.
DJ has been doing developement work trying to solve the issues that prevent the PC5 from working properly on the RSV4, the R&D work is not complete and as of yet, DJ is not shipping the PC5 for the V4.

The only person saying that the PC5 works on the V4 is AR.
Remmember a few monthas ago when AR was trying to push people into installing 2-PC5s on the V4?
Again, do not believe what a salesman is telling you, email DJ USA directly if you wish.

The APRC is brand new, why do you want to let someone turn your bike into a test mule by beating it on a Dyno?
If you encouter issues with the electronics or anytning like stalling, error codes, etc, etc... do you really expect Aprilia to warranty it after you modify it?

Do not mess with it, isn't 180hp enough?

[jgos929]

The PC5 is made by Dyno Jet Research in Las Vegas Nevada USA, not AR in the UK.
DJ has been doing developement work trying to solve the issues that prevent the PC5 from working properly on the RSV4, the R&D work is not complete and as of yet, DJ is not shipping the PC5 for the V4.

The only person saying that the PC5 works on the V4 is AR.
Remmember a few monthas ago when AR was trying to push people into installing 2-PC5s on the V4?
Again, do not believe what a salesman is telling you, email DJ USA directly if you wish.

The APRC is brand new, why do you want to let someone turn your bike into a test mule by beating it on a Dyno?
If you encouter issues with the electronics or anytning like stalling, error codes, etc, etc... do you really expect Aprilia to warranty it after you modify it?

Do not mess with it, isn't 180hp enough?

According to this the PC5 for the RSV4 is still "under development". AR does not have a PC5 that was purposly manufactured for the RSV4.

http://www.powercommander.com/powerc...PartNum=10-001

[Ed / AF1 Racing]

Edit, does that mean the race ecu has the R, S & T maps on it also?

Yes, they are different than the orginal stock three modes....see you owners manual for a description of the three stock maps.

The Race ECU/ Race Mapping (same thing) has three maps R, S and T, all of which full power maps.

The R map limits torque in the first three gears (recommended for less experienced riders in poor grip conditions). Full power all other gears.

The S map is a “full power” map all gears, but with a softer throttle response.

The T map is a “full power” map all gears with extremely direct throttle response (recommended for expert riders).

[Phunky Phish]

Amuari, calm down mate! I am just saying what I have seen and asking the question. That's why I originlly asked about the PCv and Bazzaz!

Cheers Ed about the 3 maps. I like the idea of keeping the 3 maps.

So does the race ecu need dyno time to sort the bike properly?

Cheers

[jgos929]

Amuari, calm down mate! I am just saying what I have seen and asking the question. That's why I originlly asked about the PCv and Bazzaz!

Cheers Ed about the 3 maps. I like the idea of keeping the 3 maps.

So does the race ecu need dyno time to sort the bike properly?

Cheers

No because you cant change any of the maps. Just swap ECU's and go about your day simple as that.