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General Discussion / Re: Moto guzzi v9 Ecu bricked?

« Last post by Tom H on Today at 10:35:40 AM »

One more thing I would suggest. Try another computer to connect to the bike. With GuzziDiag, I will sometimes not be able to get connected to a bike, try a different bike and all is fine. Go back to the first bike and still can't connect I also have a OBDStar tablet and it would connect to the bike GD wouldn't. I do not understand why this happens.

I also am wondering about the bike cranking over on it's own, I thought I read it wrong.

If Beetle can't help, there is a company called UpMap or the like. They sell a device that connects to the bike and up/down load a new map that they provide. I don't remember the price. "Maybe" it would connect??? Do a search here for the device.

EDIT: Will GD or the reader connect? If either will, you might try reinstalling the writer program. BUT....FIRST save your original map to somewhere that it will be safe. I believe the reader stores the map in it's folder that the reader creates when you install it, not sure. Then reinstall or delete the writer and do a fresh install.

Tom

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General Discussion / Re: Bikes you could get for $5000 in 1986

« Last post by PeteS on Today at 10:09:56 AM »

Didn’t buy a bike in ‘86 but did buy a ‘84 R100RT. I think for around $4300. Competition Accessories used to discount them. Never lived up to its reputation as a reliable bike but was very easy to fix. Only left me at the side of the road once when the rear clutch lever snapped at something over 200k miles. Kept it 20years and put 226k miles on it.

Pete

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General Discussion / Re: Moto guzzi v9 Ecu bricked?

« Last post by Bertil on Today at 10:00:52 AM »

I did al the things you wrote down, still no connection possible. Guzzidiag says “turn ignition on” but ignition is allready ON.
So it’s impossible to reload the original map.

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General Discussion / Re: What is your favorite motorcycling footwear?

« Last post by snobear on Today at 09:37:59 AM »

I currently use Sidi Adventure boots which give some ankle support and are good for a bit of short hiking.  They have better support than the Alpinestar WP Scouts they replaced.
I usually carry a pair of low hiking boots with me as you just can't get good ankle support and comfortable hikers in the same boot.  I have broken both ankles at different times so won't ride without a reasonable amount of ankle support. 

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General Discussion / Re: Moto guzzi v9 Ecu bricked?

« Last post by Bertil on Today at 09:31:52 AM »

Hi Bulldog9,
That’s correct, at the end of the upload the engine started on it’s own! (No ignition, only starterengine turned). I didn’t even have to click OK!
I have downloaded the original map so that’s save. Gonna try the procedure you wrote down, I Will keep you informed.

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General Discussion / Re: Bikes you could get for $5000 in 1986

« Last post by YellowDuck on Today at 09:05:18 AM »

That was the first year for the GSXR1100 and it is more of a true classic than anything else on that list.  The choice is not close at all for me.  Wow did I ever lust after those at the time - I was in high school and had just started riding.

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General Discussion / Re: Moto guzzi v9 Ecu bricked?

« Last post by Bulldog9 on Today at 09:03:44 AM »

Hoe do i contact Beetle?

Go to Griso.org, his e-mail address is there.  Mark is a great guy.

I'm not an expert, but having used GD with all the reader and writer tools for the last 10 years, I'm pretty sure the system will backup the old map/bin file before writing a new. You also had to read and download the stock map before you modified it with Tuner Pro. Are you sure there is not a copy? Check the folder with file manager.

If you truly do not have a stock map/binfile, I bet Mark (Beetle) or someone on the forum has one and can send it to you. I only have maps for a V7ii, V7iii, and several CARC bikes.

Always a good idea to keep a copy of the stock map, or if you make changes, save the new file to a different name. I messed around with Tuner Pro, but didn't try to modify one myself and use it. The maps are specific to the bike. When I started with my Norge, we tried a Stelvio map and a Griso map thinking because it had the same basic ECU and systems it would work, but no dice.

If I'm reading correctly, when you tried to upload the new map the engine tried to start on its own?  That sounds almost impossible to me, as the map and starter circuits are completely separate, but....

If I were in your shoes, I would:

1. Disconnect BOTH battery leads and connect them. Then while connected turn the ignition key on to completely clear out the ECU.
2. Reconnect battery and connect Guzzi Diag and load the original or the stock V9 Map with the "Writer" Program.
3. Clear learning parameters and reset TPS.

That may get you going, I've never heard of someone bricking the MUIC3 (or whatever ecu the V9 uses). I have heard of the 1400's getting bricked, but anything is possible.

Be sure to keep us posted.

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General Discussion / Re: What is your favorite motorcycling footwear?

« Last post by Bulldog9 on Today at 08:44:06 AM »

My Long time "Go To" has been First Gear, for jackets and boots. Great quality and long lasting.

Most recently, I bought a pair of Sidi Adventure 2 boots from another Forum member that I really like. They were too big for him, and I picked them up for a song. Have about 4K miles on them, and after initial stiffness have loosened up nicely, are waterproof so far, and very comfortable. I've never had such tall boots before, usually go mid/lower shin, but these are 3/4 up my shin.

For around town local riding, my 30 year old Carolina Jump boots are my favorite. They are on their third set of soles, absolutely NOT waterproof, but they fit like a glove and keep trucking on.

Last year, because all my stuff was packed from my final move, and scattered between 2 houses and a storage unit, I couldn't find any of my riding boots. I was about to do my fly and ride for the Norge, and looked on Amazon for a reasonable and cheap option. Picked up a pair of Tourmaster Men's Trailblazer Boot off amazon for $135. NOT super high quality of First Gear or Sidi, but overall was impressed. They are my backup touring boot now.

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General Discussion / Re: Anyone Use Purple Power on Jackets ?

« Last post by n3303j on Today at 08:42:55 AM »

...assume it also stripped every bit of water repellent from the Cordura shell. But it looks great.

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General Discussion / Re: Quickshifter for V85?

« Last post by YellowDuck on Today at 08:31:16 AM »

When you blip the throttle without cracking the clutch, how does that serve any purpose ? The rpm will not change unless the clutch is feathered.

The throttle blip (either up or down, depending which way you are shifting) is just to relieve the pressure between the dogs so the current gear can disengage and the next one engage.  I have been doing clutchless upshifts like that when under hard acceleration for almost 40 years, but only just recently learned how to clutchless downshift.  The latter is of limited utility on the street in my opinion, and even of questionable use on the track if you have a slipper clutch.  I am not really sufficiently coordinated to brake hard and blip the throttle anyway.  So a quickshifter with auto-blip would be great on my track bike - then I could use my limited skill and motor coordination to concentrate on braking, and let me foot do all the shifting.