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15 R1 Best ECU Flash?

9.9K views 16 replies 9 participants last post by  Squidpocalypse  
#1 ·
I've tried reading through all the threads but still cannot decide which way to go. It seems a couple guys were going to give a full write up after there flash experience but never followed through for whatever reason. I'm particularly interested in Superbike Unlimited and Bauce racing but I'm open to other companies as well. Could everyone whose had there 15 r1 reflashed give there review along with the mods that they have? Thanks
 
#12 ·
Thank you for opening my eyes to this. I played around with the different modes during break in and didn't change the power ratings, thinking there wasn't much difference and confused pwr 4 for 3. I went out today in Mode A and changed the PWR mode to 3. Wow, what a difference. You can actually take off smoothly and roll off and on smoothly and PWR 2 is a big improvement over 1. No need for a reflash if your only concern is the snatchy throttle.
 
#10 ·
I have the Graves cat eliminator map (from FTECU.com) on my completely stock 2015 R1. It's vastly improved the throttle response and the power is very linear throughout the low RPMs. The bike feels like a literbike now!

Something interesting as well: my freeway mileage remained the same from the stock flash to using the Graves flash. I was surprised to see this, since when I tried the FTECU "unrestricted" flash, my mileage dropped by about 20%.

FTECU & Graves were great to work with as well - excellent customer service.
 
#11 ·
Thanks for all the info. Interesting that the fuel mileage was the same. It seems odd that they would say that the throttle response is set up for the track. After my initial turn in on the track , I like to open the throttle to maintain speed and then roll on the throttle after the apex of the corner. The abrupt on and off feel of the throttle runs me a little wide at times. It's not terrible on the track but definitely could be improved.