No interest myself but thought I would throw this out for you blokes to talk about:
Boosterplug Ducati Scrambler Plug AND Play Forget THE Power Commander | eBay
Boosterplug Ducati Scrambler Plug AND Play Forget THE Power Commander | eBay
Booster plug????
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Here's some talk regarding the Boosterplug and BMW warranty:
Booster plug and warranty - ADVrider
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Booster plug and warranty - ADVrider
Sarah
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It is kind of sad that my engine feels best when cold, cruising away from my driveway. That's when it's at is smoothest (rich fuel map.)
I'm going to try to wait patiently for the ability to remap the stock ECU with something sane. I'm planning on keeping the factory muffler since I kind of like the noise level.
I'm going to try to wait patiently for the ability to remap the stock ECU with something sane. I'm planning on keeping the factory muffler since I kind of like the noise level.
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This solution has existed in various forms for various bikes over the years. They are typically used with bikes that run lean at low RPM specifically, a condition that is usually exacerbated by adding an aftermarket slip-on. I've had one of these in the form of the "Shift Tech 02 Manipulator" on my Diavel and, when combined with an aftermarket exhaust, was a cheap way of delivering better performance and overcoming some of the low-RPM stumbling. I can attest that it worked quite well, even though it had adverse effects (bike would sometimes run rich, you lose the temperature gauge which will read WAY colder than it actually is outside...). It's worth noting that these are bandaid solutions (as they are a workaround) and that anyone serious about longevity or performance will benefit from a custom tune from either a shop, or one of the various DIY tuning options once they become available for the Scrambler.
You can read about people's experiences with said O2 manipulator referenced above here:
Shift tech o2 manipulator - Ducati Diavel Forum
You can read about people's experiences with said O2 manipulator referenced above here:
Shift tech o2 manipulator - Ducati Diavel Forum
I put a similar device on my MB SLK, total waste of time and money and I had been better off spending the money on Beer.
It works like a placebo, if you think it changes something then you will also feel like something has changed when in reality the only thing that has changed is the minus 140€/$ in your Bank Account. Sorry for being a cynic but such things are just too good to be true. :|
It works like a placebo, if you think it changes something then you will also feel like something has changed when in reality the only thing that has changed is the minus 140€/$ in your Bank Account. Sorry for being a cynic but such things are just too good to be true. :|
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A MB SLK is a very different beast than a Motorcycle engine.
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To be clear: they can/do definitely work to an extent on certain bikes so I would not dismiss them as a placebo categorically. For a bike like the Scrambler, there is little to no use for it as the bike doesn't run lean like the higher powered Testastretta 11 degree motors do (for example) in the Diavel, MTS, etc.
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They have a 4 week money-back guarantee. They claim "No more low speed surging," which I'm not sure if that's to mean the quick throttle off idle or not. If it fixed the low RPM snatchy throttle (which I really only mind when off highway), it'd be worth $150. If it didn't fix it, then return it and get your money back. Seems pretty risk free to me. Not sure if I'll be the first to try it, but I'm intrigued, and also a bit skeptical.
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I presume what it'd do is just make the bike feel like it's running a bit smoother, but the throttle would still be on/off. Oh, and you'd get worse fuel economy 
Mine at 1000 feet is feeling OK, but like I said, when I take off cold is when the bike is behaving at the best I feel it as a machine in terms of the engine running smoothly. As opposed so some old bike with a choke that smooths out after it warms up.
Mine at 1000 feet is feeling OK, but like I said, when I take off cold is when the bike is behaving at the best I feel it as a machine in terms of the engine running smoothly. As opposed so some old bike with a choke that smooths out after it warms up.
Curious if anyone has tried this yet?
I have an Icon and I'd like to improve the abrupt throttle response, especially at low speeds.
My dealers suggestion was an aftermarket pipe and dyno tuning which would cost well over 2K. That's a bit more than I'd like to pay and honestly I like the stock exhaust, I just would like the ECU smoothed out and for $150 this looks like a nice option (if it wouldn't void the warranty).
Thanks!
I have an Icon and I'd like to improve the abrupt throttle response, especially at low speeds.
My dealers suggestion was an aftermarket pipe and dyno tuning which would cost well over 2K. That's a bit more than I'd like to pay and honestly I like the stock exhaust, I just would like the ECU smoothed out and for $150 this looks like a nice option (if it wouldn't void the warranty).
Thanks!
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The quickish throttle response is best resolved with a modified throttle cam I think.
I installed the G2 Ergonomics throttle tamer,( G2 Street Tamer Throttle Tube - G2 Ergonomics )
The one I got through Ebay UK had '500' on the cam which solved the problem entirely, if not slightly too successfully.
I have now ordered and received the '300' cam ( G2 Cams - G2 Ergonomics ) which should hopefully be just right.
It takes about 15 minutes to fit and really does smooth the throttle out.
I highly recommend it.
I installed the G2 Ergonomics throttle tamer,( G2 Street Tamer Throttle Tube - G2 Ergonomics )
The one I got through Ebay UK had '500' on the cam which solved the problem entirely, if not slightly too successfully.
I have now ordered and received the '300' cam ( G2 Cams - G2 Ergonomics ) which should hopefully be just right.
It takes about 15 minutes to fit and really does smooth the throttle out.
I highly recommend it.
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The throttle response might be perfect for some. For me personally, I found the throttle quite snatchy, especially in traffic and over rough surfaces. I had the same issue with my Cagiva Raptor and solved it the same way.
Fuel injected engines with light flywheels have a tendency to be a bit on/off the gas at low speeds, by having the ramp moderated slightly I find the bike much more relaxing to ride at low speeds.
It still takes the same amount of twist to reach full throttle, and the bike certainly doesn't feel any slower, it simply provides more accurate throttle control at low speeds.
Fuel injected engines with light flywheels have a tendency to be a bit on/off the gas at low speeds, by having the ramp moderated slightly I find the bike much more relaxing to ride at low speeds.
It still takes the same amount of twist to reach full throttle, and the bike certainly doesn't feel any slower, it simply provides more accurate throttle control at low speeds.
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Swapped the cams over today, took about 10 minutes. Haven't had a chance to do more than a quick run up the road but so far it seems like the 300 maybe the sweet spot for me personally.
The only thing I found with the 500 cam was that blipping the throttle on down changes would occasionally result in a fluff rather than a crisp response. That aspect is certainly fixed and the extra low speed control doesn't appear to be detrimentally affected.
This is an image of the 500 cam lying on top of the larger 300.
It's nice quality stuff, everything fits together precisely.
The only thing I found with the 500 cam was that blipping the throttle on down changes would occasionally result in a fluff rather than a crisp response. That aspect is certainly fixed and the extra low speed control doesn't appear to be detrimentally affected.
This is an image of the 500 cam lying on top of the larger 300.
It's nice quality stuff, everything fits together precisely.
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