A bike topic!

Tmall · 06-21-2010, 09:48 PM

For the longest time, Buell sold a race ecm to go with their factory race kit. Unfortunately, when I bought my bike they stopped selling it to the general public and they also discontinued their race exhaust.

I managed to piece some stuff together over the last couple of years. I found the closest thing to a race pipe that I could. I installed a K&N. And all that was missing was that one last piece.

Since Erik Buell started his new company, he's been selling the old (DDFI2) race ecms to the public again without needing a race license. I had pretty much lost all hope of getting one for my 08 model because they went to the same FI setup as the 1125, and without Harley's cash I never expected them to finish a race kit for the 08+ bikes.

A couple months back, they started selling a race ecm for the 08+ bikes that went with the factory race pipe, if you could get your hands on one. I figured since my setup was close enough that I would just order one and be done with it. When I finally decided to do it, they were out of stock. I waited patiently and when they came back into stock they had a few new options. They actually had an ecm for my exact setup! I couldn't believe it so I ordered it right away.

It arrived today and took me forever to install because it's situated in a hard to reach spot.

I wasn't expecting the thing to wheelie through all five gears or anything, but I am pleasantly surprised by the performance increase. And I am extremely impressed by how much better it runs. I used to have to blip the throttle before I accelerated away from a stop so the bike didn't hiccup and try to stall. Now, it pulls like a freight train and revs so much smoother.

The only downside is, one of my HIDs isn't working now. I don't know if I wiggled a wire loose because I had to pivot down the headlight housing to get to the ecm. I'm going to tear into it again this weekend and try to sort it out. If I can't it's only about $25 for a replacement bulb and ballast.

I'd say it is by far the best $250 I've spent on my bike. Apparently this is how he intended for the bike to run from the start. However, EPA regulations tend to restrict all of our bikes.

Anyway, new race ecm = happy Tmall!

smileyman · 06-21-2010, 09:59 PM

Noted! thanks for the feedback. Yeah take the time to e mail Erik or EBR racing and you will get a response, usual personally and they know the fix. They have bent over backwards for me...

Particle Man · 06-21-2010, 10:14 PM

that's pretty cool. Always good when a mod like that does what it's supposed to!

njchopper87 · 06-21-2010, 10:15 PM

Good shit, man.

Rangerscott · 06-21-2010, 11:38 PM

Damn! Only $250 for an ecm and not even stock.

101lifts2 · 06-22-2010, 12:14 AM

Now that 900 can keep up the SV650s. Congrats!! lol

marko138 · 06-22-2010, 08:53 AM

Good to hear. Erik is a class act.

Cutty72 · 06-22-2010, 06:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 101lifts2

Now that 900 can keep up the SV650s. Congrats!! lol

It's a 1203, and it will walk a 650...

Awesome to hear man!!!

Tmall · 06-23-2010, 09:05 AM

I'd like to think it's not a "placebo", but man this thing pulls a lot harder everywhere. I wish I would have the time, money and access to a dyno to see what kind of difference there actually is.

Seat of the pants tells me at least a brazilian more hp and the engine seems to run much smoother. The fan runs while I ride now to keep it cooled down, and doesn't run at all when I shut it down like it used to.

Cutty72 · 06-23-2010, 12:09 PM

A Brazilian hp, that must be a lot

06-21-2010, 09:48 PM	#1
Tmall Aspiring Rapper Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Halifax, NS Moto: '12 CB1000R Posts: 3,569	A bike topic! For the longest time, Buell sold a race ecm to go with their factory race kit. Unfortunately, when I bought my bike they stopped selling it to the general public and they also discontinued their race exhaust. I managed to piece some stuff together over the last couple of years. I found the closest thing to a race pipe that I could. I installed a K&N. And all that was missing was that one last piece. Since Erik Buell started his new company, he's been selling the old (DDFI2) race ecms to the public again without needing a race license. I had pretty much lost all hope of getting one for my 08 model because they went to the same FI setup as the 1125, and without Harley's cash I never expected them to finish a race kit for the 08+ bikes. A couple months back, they started selling a race ecm for the 08+ bikes that went with the factory race pipe, if you could get your hands on one. I figured since my setup was close enough that I would just order one and be done with it. When I finally decided to do it, they were out of stock. I waited patiently and when they came back into stock they had a few new options. They actually had an ecm for my exact setup! I couldn't believe it so I ordered it right away. It arrived today and took me forever to install because it's situated in a hard to reach spot. I wasn't expecting the thing to wheelie through all five gears or anything, but I am pleasantly surprised by the performance increase. And I am extremely impressed by how much better it runs. I used to have to blip the throttle before I accelerated away from a stop so the bike didn't hiccup and try to stall. Now, it pulls like a freight train and revs so much smoother. The only downside is, one of my HIDs isn't working now. I don't know if I wiggled a wire loose because I had to pivot down the headlight housing to get to the ecm. I'm going to tear into it again this weekend and try to sort it out. If I can't it's only about $25 for a replacement bulb and ballast. I'd say it is by far the best $250 I've spent on my bike. Apparently this is how he intended for the bike to run from the start. However, EPA regulations tend to restrict all of our bikes. Anyway, new race ecm = happy Tmall!

06-21-2010, 09:59 PM	#2
smileyman White Trash Hero Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NW Arkansas Moto: Buell 1125R Porco Rosso Edition Posts: 4,895	Noted! thanks for the feedback. Yeah take the time to e mail Erik or EBR racing and you will get a response, usual personally and they know the fix. They have bent over backwards for me... __________________ Arkriders.com To be the best you must first be willing to risk the worst!

06-21-2010, 10:14 PM	#3
Particle Man Custom User Title Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central NY Moto: 2003 SV650S Posts: 14,959	that's pretty cool. Always good when a mod like that does what it's supposed to! __________________ I'm not "fat." I'm "Enlarged to show texture." Handle every stressful situation like a DOG: If you can't eat it or hump it, pi$$ on it & walk away.

06-22-2010, 12:14 AM	#6
101lifts2 WSB Champion Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Anaheim, CA Moto: 2009 Kawi ZX6R Posts: 5,570	Now that 900 can keep up the SV650s. Congrats!! lol __________________ Train Hard Ron Paul - 2012 Mark of Excellence GM

06-21-2010, 11:38 PM	#5
Rangerscott Viff6N Mutated Warrior Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Texas Moto: '01 Honda VFR 800 & '09 ER-6N Posts: 8,704	Damn! Only $250 for an ecm and not even stock.

06-23-2010, 09:05 AM	#9
Tmall Aspiring Rapper Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Halifax, NS Moto: '12 CB1000R Posts: 3,569	I'd like to think it's not a "placebo", but man this thing pulls a lot harder everywhere. I wish I would have the time, money and access to a dyno to see what kind of difference there actually is. Seat of the pants tells me at least a brazilian more hp and the engine seems to run much smoother. The fan runs while I ride now to keep it cooled down, and doesn't run at all when I shut it down like it used to.

06-23-2010, 12:09 PM	#10
Cutty72 Ride Naked. Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Flat and Straight ND Moto: 08 BUELL 1125R, 05 SV650S Posts: 7,916	A Brazilian hp, that must be a lot