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Xaman
Posted on Wednesday, December 07, 2011 - 07:13 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Okay, total newb question:

What's the rectangular thingy in the middle of this pic? It twists about a quarter turn each way, does that do something important?




Thanks for helping : )
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Jphish
Posted on Wednesday, December 07, 2011 - 07:21 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

It appears to be the "stand off" block for the old stock ECM.
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Jphish
Posted on Wednesday, December 07, 2011 - 07:24 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

And yes...it used to do something important - keep the seat off the ECM. But not sure, given your race ECM relocation, it has any further purpose. Cant tell from the pic
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H2opatrol
Posted on Wednesday, December 07, 2011 - 07:25 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Your ECM has been relocated and that is the spacer that formerly kept the seat off the forward portion of it. The front of the ECM used to sit under it. Whoever relocated it kept it there. I would leave it for a little extra protection, but it does nothing to turn it
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H2opatrol
Posted on Wednesday, December 07, 2011 - 07:26 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Oops.... little late
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Xaman
Posted on Wednesday, December 07, 2011 - 07:35 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Awesome, you guys are great.

Where would I find the differences with the new race ECM? I bought it this way, so it's all I know, and don't intend to change, but it'd be nice to know the difference when reading threads about upgrades and such...

It's an 09 X btw.
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Thejosh
Posted on Wednesday, December 07, 2011 - 08:03 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I'd keep it. I have a race ECM and the gains aren't that much better, it shifts the powerband, Plus the idiot switch on the kickstand gets removed through the programming. You would be more satisfied with remapping your current ECM to better fit your riding.
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Froggy
Posted on Wednesday, December 07, 2011 - 08:26 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

You don't want the stock!



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Plus the idiot switch on the kickstand gets removed through the programming




Hint, no domestic model XB since 2004 has had a kickstand switch : )

Also, it does disable the functionality if you had it, as it is a RACE ECM and race bikes don't have kickstands. The wiring for the kickstand gets converted into a quick shift ignition cut.
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Xaman
Posted on Wednesday, December 07, 2011 - 08:50 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Oh I'm happy with the way it rides, just wondered what benefits I was enjoying with the race ECM, that's all.
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Harleywern
Posted on Thursday, December 08, 2011 - 06:50 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Froggy, you are wrong. Mine is a 2007 International model and it doesn't have the kickstand switch. It's not necessary due to European law. I think the 2008 model's where the first International ones with the switch.
Ride safe
Werner
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Mikef5000
Posted on Thursday, December 08, 2011 - 04:30 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Froggy didn't say anything about International models, just spoke for US models.

But since we're on the subject, I vote for Spain:
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Badrap
Posted on Thursday, December 08, 2011 - 05:58 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I second the vote!
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Harleywern
Posted on Thursday, December 08, 2011 - 11:30 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Mike, I agree Spain is nice, but I don't think she is a 2004 model ; )
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Electraglider_1997
Posted on Friday, December 09, 2011 - 10:13 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

How'd they remove her bicep without leaving a scar?
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Badrap
Posted on Friday, December 09, 2011 - 11:27 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

What is up with the rash or scar on her left arm?
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Mikef5000
Posted on Friday, December 09, 2011 - 12:02 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

She likes it rough.
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