TUNING & REMAP

THE PRO'S AND CON'S

Remapping can change the way motorcycle engines act when you ride, and for many enthusiasts and racers, it’s how they make their bike run precisely how they want. There’s a reason racers, in particular, would want to remap, and that’s because it can amp up the power and torque. At factory settings, there’s a good chance it isn’t designed to run at full power. This can be for all manner of reasons, from compliancy to economical choices made by the manufacturer. It’s also the reason the same bikes can be released as a more powerful version — all it takes is a change to ECU programming.

Advantages of car remapping:

• Improved ignition timing
• Better throttle and engine response
• Extra power and torque when climbing
• Better air/fuel ratio
• Improved turbocharging boost pressure

Disadvantages of car remapping:

• Demanding more from your engine can demand more servicing
• You may need to change to a pricier, higher octane fuel
• You may struggle to adapt to the higher power at first
• Insurance companies may not approve remapped vehicles for cover
• Your car warranty may be voided if you remap your car Car softwares get updated often, which will replace your custom settings. So, you’ll have to rewrite the ECU every time your car gets a maintenance service

Carburettor ultrasonic cleaning:

• Carb cleaning
• Carb rebuid
• Carb injectors and flow repair
• Carb tuning