08 ECM

[Thaloc]

Hey BPG could u tell us how to recognize the early '08 ECM's, the ones that can be re programmed. Thanks alot for all ur help man, we should all pitch in a nickle for every hour u spend anwsering these questions, u could prolly retire tomorrow.

[FIDOSOL]

LeFox said it had a Q designator, maybe at the beginning of the serial number...

[Thaloc]

Nahh he said

how to recognize the 1st series, would be a Q for BPG.

[FIDOSOL]

So there I was....kicking myself....hard.

The only thing I've been able to find so far is that the 2008 ECM's that were made in 2008 aren't programmable. So maybe the ones that were manufactured in 2007 are?

BPG?

[TMC]

Yeah I wanna know too NEED MORE POWER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!

[Thaloc]

Is BPG MIA?

[08xb12r]

Since we are on the 08 ECM subjet, what is your opinion on the 08 Race ECM in the catalog BPG. Dont mean to jack your thread it just seemed like a good time to ask.

[Thaloc]

There is an 08 ecm in the catalog? I had thought they wouldnt be making an race ecm got 08

[Thaloc]

just checked, that is the - '07 race ecm. Iv heard they wont be making anymore race ecms for resale

[BuellPartsGuy]

Ok, I have heard that the 08 ECM's are not able to be re-mapped.

I have no clue about this "Q" designator business. Part number for the 08 ECM is Y0152.1AM. They haven't made any changes to the number since it has come out. They have changed the mapping some and they have been having some problems with tuners (Direct link and ECMSpy) talking to later ECMs. Its a case by case basis as far as which ECM's will allow a remap to be effective. Companies are working on a remedy, but nothing as of yet.

I haven't seen a Race ECM for 08's and don't expect to see one.

They are making Race ECM's again for 04-07 XB12's and 05-07 XB9's.

So if you have a 03-04 XB9, you will have to hunt one down....

[Thaloc]

U rock dude, thanks!

[TMC]

AAAAHHHHHHHHHH this sucks need more power

[Jakkel]

I haven't seen a Race ECM for 08's and don't expect to see one.

So, if I can't find a remapper. It's not done to place an open exhaust?
Why Buell don't make anylonger race ECM's?

[FIDOSOL]

They just haven't produced one for the 2008 yet, this is not uncommon, I've seen it take up to two years for performance parts to hit the market (not for buell...)

[BuellPartsGuy]

I wouldn't even bet on them making one at all. EPA cracks down harder next year.

[08xb12r]

I saw the fine print on the page in the catalog. It says that the DDFI 3 fits the XBRR abd the 1125R. Guess I will go with the twin tech........for now,

[Urban_Assault]

I have an '08 with a June-'07 ECM.

ECMSpy seems to work fine with it.

I've heard that if I have my ECM flashed by the dealership, it will no longer work with ECMSpy.

That leads me to believe that it's just a firmware issue on the EEPROM that prevents the later-'08s from working, not the actual ECM itself.

If we're able to at least establish a COM connection (even if we can't read the streaming data), we may be able to push an old EEPROM onto the newer ECU's and see if it enables ECMSpy.

Anyone have a newer ECU they don't mind frying? :D

[big b]

These guy's have it figured out and it seems it will be fairly cheap.
http://www.ohiosportbike.com/phpBB3/index.php

[FIDOSOL]

I dunno if they do or not, hmm this sounds oddly like rolling back the firmware to 1.5 on a PSP so you can upgrade to custom firmware. Basic theory is reduce it to barebones stock firmware, then put in custom firmware which can be changed at any time, and then use custom whatever (game/video/music files). Wouldn't have to fry it, if the push doesn't work then you should be able to get it re-flashed at the dealership and start over, also the dealership should have the original firmware as well as the upgraded one, shouldn't take much convincing at the right dealership to get that put on there. Anybody got some input?

[ChasCrewChief]

The late 07/early08 Buell parts catalog offers a programable kit for about $800.00 USD. The info states it works like Harley's Screamin Eagle software. and in small print is only available to current "licenced" race teams. So I would believe a separate "Race ECM" is not in their future plans.

[dave_xb12r]

The late 07/early08 Buell parts catalog offers a programable kit for about $800.00 USD. The info states it works like Harley's Screamin Eagle software. and in small print is only available to current "licenced" race teams. So I would believe a separate "Race ECM" is not in their future plans.

Yeah and then it states that you have to show your current race license before purchase. [sad]

[08xb12r]

I know that the Remus Powerizer has been discused as well as the Twin Tec. Since we are on the ECM topic, what would you guys recomend, the Powerzier or the Twin Tec. I have had the ECM reflashed so ECM spy is out of the question as well as Direct Link. I need yalls expert opinion please.

[TMC]

Look up a guy named Terry Parsley. I was told he is able to do 08 and up ECM's from a very very trust worthy source