R100RTurbo
New member
Greetings from BC, Canada. Well into our Thanksgiving weekend here.
I have a thought for a post, to offer information regarding the enhancement of a BMW with an alternate engine controller than the Motronic standard issue item.
I thought I would test the waters for interest pertaining to this, there is no wish to downplay any part of a stock bike, or claims that one thing is better than another. Simply - that there is a method available and I'd be happy to present aspects which I have learned and tested on my bike. I have met many in recent years that have expressed interest in applying such upgrades to their rides, and as well I have been participating in some posts offered for example by "Roger 04 RT" where he is pressing the boundaries of determining and working with the Motronic engine management and bike performance.
The Megasquirt product is not something I have a vested interest in, but do take every opportunity to mention it to any like minded tinkerers that seek excellence and functionality while maintaining a tight budget.
Equally, this is not for the faint of heart, or at this time a "Plug'n Play" approach.
Yes, I have applied this to an airhead but the reality is that oilheads (and other models in fact) would be that much easier to work with already being controlled by a computer and having sensors and components in place that otherwise need be fabricated and integrated properly.
Again I would like to stress this is not in any way meant to detract from the marvelous BMW product, and at the end of the day the object is of course to take your bike out and have a pleasant ride.
I'll keep this post short and free of specifics pending interest then.
Regards, Lorne.
I have a thought for a post, to offer information regarding the enhancement of a BMW with an alternate engine controller than the Motronic standard issue item.
I thought I would test the waters for interest pertaining to this, there is no wish to downplay any part of a stock bike, or claims that one thing is better than another. Simply - that there is a method available and I'd be happy to present aspects which I have learned and tested on my bike. I have met many in recent years that have expressed interest in applying such upgrades to their rides, and as well I have been participating in some posts offered for example by "Roger 04 RT" where he is pressing the boundaries of determining and working with the Motronic engine management and bike performance.
The Megasquirt product is not something I have a vested interest in, but do take every opportunity to mention it to any like minded tinkerers that seek excellence and functionality while maintaining a tight budget.
Equally, this is not for the faint of heart, or at this time a "Plug'n Play" approach.
Yes, I have applied this to an airhead but the reality is that oilheads (and other models in fact) would be that much easier to work with already being controlled by a computer and having sensors and components in place that otherwise need be fabricated and integrated properly.
Again I would like to stress this is not in any way meant to detract from the marvelous BMW product, and at the end of the day the object is of course to take your bike out and have a pleasant ride.
I'll keep this post short and free of specifics pending interest then.
Regards, Lorne.