AiM HONDA CRF 450RL ECU Test | Better Than The Vortex?

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Hello, goons and gals. I got a chance to test the new AiM ECU for the Honda CRF 450RL and let me say it transforms the docile CRF 450RL into a fire-breathing beast but is it as good as the popular Vortex ECU. Let's find out.
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[@christopherhamm1574]

Congrats! Im sure the AIM is very good. In fact, I would guess all of the aftermarket ECU’ are very good and probably very comparable. Certainly miles better than the over compliant stock ECU as you found out. There is a lot of information around regarding the Vortex and not much on the newer arrivals. Other than the availability of the Vortex Ive heard no criticism of it. Im looking forward to tests of the newer models. After all, competition keeps things interesting. I run the Vortex with handlebar switch. I use maps 1 and 5 exclusively. I found those two settings work best for my needs. Very simple selection between the two. Best wishes on the rekindled relationship with your amazing 450.

[@BornAGoon]

Thank you

[@mxbadboy263]

Fellow Goon here! Thank you for testing the Aim cpu by itself on a stock bike. I've been on the fence about whether to buy the ktm or honda but after your review I'm going with the Honda. The Honda is a true dual sport where the ktm is a dirt bike with lights.

[@BornAGoon]

You will be happy with the Honda if you fix the ECU and the reliability is second to none

[@davidsalo8397]

I've owned a couple exc models, and now own the Honda 450 RL. I definitely prefer the Honda. So many problems with the KTM. The Honda is much more refined.

[@ryanseekins5029]

I waited over 15 weeks for the vortex from tokyomods and ended up canceling my order. I ordered the vortex directly through vortex in Australia. It was a bit cheaper and i received it in less than 2 weeks. I'm getting my vortex and yoshi exhaust installed this weekend.

[@BornAGoon]

Sweet I think this is a Tokyo mods issue cause thats where I ordered it from I dont think Vortex is sending them out to vendors I went with the AiM

[@ryanseekins5029]

@@BornAGoon can't go wrong with either ecu.

[@jeffosland5447]

Would be fun to see a comparison between the vortex and AIM ecu's. You already mentioned it, but the big advantage of the AIM ecu is you can select five maps. I think most will learn only two are worth selecting, but I could be wrong.

[@BornAGoon]

I hope I can do that Thanks for watching

[@qb7384]

Compair please

[@Brian.A.Simmons]

Great video! I tried to leave a comment in your previous video about the ECU, but it didn't post. This ECU has been on radar for a while. I just need to come up with the cash to purchase it. I think this is a much better option than the Vortex because of the map switch.

[@BornAGoon]

I think it is better too but I will keep you posted

[@DSLRvideonow]

I bought vortex from Australia vendor! 30 in shipping paid 280 for the unit!!!

[@BornAGoon]

what a deal

[@anthonymeyer4935]

@dslrvideonow Where??

[@DSLRvideonow]

@@anthonymeyer4935 they've raised their prices, vortex cdi

[@RMC2021]

Got mine without the handlebar switch and I thought I read in the instructions that it was in race mode 1 by default (full open exhaust).

[@BornAGoon]

Maybe it is I was told #4 guess we need the switch When I get it I will let you know maybe you are right

[@RMC2021]

@@BornAGoon I just confirmed with Mike - default is MAP1

[@BornAGoon]

@@RMC2021 I guess Im on Beast mode 1 then lol

[@RMC2021]

@@BornAGoon Guess it’s time to get a full exhaust on it!

[@TACOMOTOCO]

The units ship from Taco Moto in map mode 1 unless you specified (and we call orders that haven’t) that you’d like it defaulted to be plug and play ready in another map than 1. If a map switch is later plugged in the map switch overrides any defaults and the unit now follows the switch.

[@ronaldmcdonald3340]

So as long as you have the switch for the AIM, would the FMF muffler work with it then?

[@BornAGoon]

yes it will work without the switch too

[@crisfarley450]

hey aprreciate all the videos of the crf450 l i am planning to build this 450l i have all the parts but the frame and motor i was wondering if u or anyone here would no if i would be able to put a 450r motor on a 450l frame i looked up the price for brand new frame and motor for the 450l and itd cost somewere around 7 grand just for the frame and motor ???? thanks again for all the videos you make apreciate alot

[@alexpascal5403]

My sister barged into my room and saw that “pink thing”. She asked me why I’m watching aDildo review.

[@C5turbo]

Does it come with the cable that goes from it to your computer if you want to make changes that way?

[@BornAGoon]

No you have to buy that additionally

[@ebhkkc1]

get our switch yet. NOT ME !

[@BornAGoon]

I did so I hope you get yours soon

[@KREllis-vr1ix]

@@ebhkkc1 mine arrived this past week. Had been about 3 weeks from ordering.

[@ebhkkc1]

@@KREllis-vr1ix Mine came in last week as well

[@gabrielkopp2036]

Do they make them for yamaha or just honda

[@BornAGoon]

I dont think so I couldnt find it on the website maybe if you call they offer it tacomoto.co/collections/engine-management

[@lorenzodelva3515]

Yes! they have a model for Yamaha bikes it's called Taipan Y, look here www.aim-sportline.com/en/products/ecu-taipan/index.htm

[@gabrielkopp2036]

@@lorenzodelva3515 well I should have more specific. I have a 2020 wr250r and a 2022 tenere 700

[@curtkautsch]

Honda needs to discount their bikes because the stock ECU is straight garbage.

[@DSLRvideonow]

Love the videos, keep em coming bruh

[@jpezman1]

I just bought an AIM ecu for my RL from tacomotoco. Thank you for the review, it really helped steer me in the right direction. Hopefully it will help me out on the Idaho single track!

[@BornAGoon]

It should I am very happy with it Let me know how it works for you

[@jpezman1]

@@BornAGoon Hey man went for a ride with the new AIM ECU on my RL, wanted to share my experience since you shared yours with me. I had TMC put the Enduro Map 5 in slot 1 for me since i didn't get the handlebar switch. All i can say is it feels like my buddies DRZ400, smooth smooth roll on, I purposely tried to stall the bike by lugging it and it was damn amazing how low of rpm i can go now, it literally will chug along. No more jerking and trying to control the throttle by stabilizing my finger on the brake lever at low speed. Power feels very linear and close to stock with map 5 enduro maybe 2-3 hp more on butt dyne. Secondly i was very impressed with the MPG, since before i was getting 45-50 with a JD jetting tuner, im now getting in the low 60's at 55-60mph cruising. This should be the first mod along with proper tires for any L or RL owner, it literally transforms your bike, i was a little skeptical at first and thought it was being hyped up but i gotta hand it to the guys at TMC its everything they made it out to be and actually maybe more. BTW you can bend the tab on the ecu bracket out of the way and it will work, no cutting required. 15min. install

[@jimoconnor7491]

​@@jpezman1You guys convinced me, bought one as well. FMF slip-on and X header. Sooo good.

[@MobMoto]

Nice, thanks for the shoutout! Ive been thinking hard about getting the Honda 450 RL and Ill go with the AiM myself!

[@BornAGoon]

Are you going to get rid of the Husky? Or just adding it to the fleet

[@MobMoto]

@@BornAGoon Im going to switch over to Honda. I want that Honda reliability and I need a Honda for my channel. Lol

[@BornAGoon]

@@MobMoto we should compare both our bikes for our channels I have a tiger 800 and a speed triple was going to a a tuareg 660 or a 390 Duke for my channel

[@MobMoto]

@@BornAGoon I wouldnt be opposed to working together. I just rode the Tuareg 660 this week, its an awesome platform. My problem is I can never meet early in the morning and right now that makes it tough.

[@joshuavillnave3804]

Were you able to cancel your vortex ecu order?

[@BornAGoon]

yea I canceled because I found a loaner Vortex for a shootout

[@joshuavillnave3804]

I will be canceling mine today and ordering the aim

[@ebhkkc1]

yes I DID as well

[@colorado_gorilla]

Do a desert build stabilizer suspension Maxxis tires wrap around hand guards big seat

[@MrCaptainCrazy]

Looks like Seabiscuit is going to make it!!!

[@BornAGoon]

never count out seabiscuit

[@StayTunedMoto]

That long video and no riding comparison lmao

[@shotech7094]

I have a 2022 crf450r. I love the bike, I trail a race bike.. I know.. but I also have the stalling issue heavily in low rpm (guessing around 1000rpm) but the power and balance is bliss, I’m unfortunately to short.. 5’10 and when I stall I have to tip toe, and if I’m climbing a hill I’m dropping the bike sadly. I have 3.2hrs on it. What year is your bike? I’m sorry if you said and I didn’t listen

[@BornAGoon]

Mine is a 2022 I fixed it with the AiM ECU Its perfect I am short too I am 5'8" kzbin.info/www/bejne/pp_Wd2SYrZVjkJY

[@danieltllarson]

Did you have any fuel in you oil before adding the aim? What about after? You should cancel the Tokyo mods order and go direct to get it sooner. I would love to see the comparison on the two ECUs.

[@BornAGoon]

no fuel in oil The AiM is very good Im arranging a loaner Vortex to do the review I got to compare these

[@jonmerkle8101]

I’ve been riding a DRZ400s for years now. I’m finally upgrading to a CRF450RL. Been Watching a lot of your videos and I’ve learned a lot! Definitely doing the ecu just have to decide between the vortex and AIM, second I think I wanna put the 450x can on it. Still get the quiet with out the cat.

[@BornAGoon]

Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment Jon

[@instinctclan4591]

What do you mean about the 450x can without the cat? I like my quite exhaust too!

[@ml5955]

@@instinctclan4591I think he was referring to a catalytic converter my friend 👍

[@jordanbuchanan8864]

just ordered my Aim after a year of the dynojet

[@danbraden4401]

Thanks for the info...I will try it......

[@BornAGoon]

Let me know how it works

[@DG-tj6xq]

Does anyone know if the 2021 ecu will work with the 2019 bike? In the uk I can only seem to get the 2021.

[@BornAGoon]

stock or aftermarket ECU Aftermarket ECU is good for 2019 to 2022

[@tedantares2751]

How about fuel economy? Did it increase after you installed this new ECU?

[@KB-no5iw]

When did Mike tell you that the switch will be in?

[@BornAGoon]

2 to 3 weeks Im on week 2

[@KB-no5iw]

@@BornAGoon Wow, he told me he did not know when the switch will be in. I've had a Vortex ordered from him since march with no date for shipping. He wants me to switch to a AIM..I ordered another Vortex direct on July 15th and it's going to be delivered July 25th.

[@KB-no5iw]

FYI ordered another Vortex July 27th and it was shipped on Aug 3rd.

[@janvogt7037]

I bought an AIM With HB Switch and User Bridge in May. against User Manual It came with the same Map in all Positions and Traction Control disabled falling back to Map 1 after ignition off/on. After Blaming on The Promisses made in the User Manual they Requested it back to activate Launch control and fix the Map position Memory. Reinstalling with FW 5.20 Starting, then switching from Map 1to 4 then Engin off/on and now... Switch is dead by blinking Map 1. i send that Hack back so they have a second try to fix. i couldn't feel more Power than the original Honda US ECU with it's 38 hp Until today i would say the AIM stuff isn't woth the money

[@BornAGoon]

I know with the AiM is matters where you bought it Most tuners get the ECU blank and load their own maps I hate to hear that because my AiM is awesome Also the Athena GET ecu is next level I am going to be doing a shootout video between the Votex AiM and GET units it will be up next week

[@DG-tj6xq]

Hi, Just looking into purchasing this ECU. On the AIM website, I’m only seeing the option for CRF 450 R and Not the L. Is this going to be ok or do I need the specific L model? Cheers

[@BornAGoon]

You need to get the AiM through Taco moto it is specifically for the 450rl tacomoto.co/products/aim-ecu-for-honda?_pos=1&_sid=bdd6c11c5&_ss=r

[@jctoth]

Congratulations on getting the ECU. Now you can begin to tap into the full potential of this bike. I’ve been running the Vortex for a year now and I took Mike up on his challenge and ordered the Aim to compare. He assured me I will like it better. We’ll see. Keep up the good work.

[@BornAGoon]

Let me know what you think of it compared to the Vortex

[@qb7384]

Well?

[@jctoth]

@@BornAGoon Will do. The Aim ECU is currently on its way back to TacoMotoCo to receive the latest firmware which allows for TPS calibration. According to Mike, this will correct issues some bikes were having with the Aim including mine.

[@jctoth]

@@qb7384 stay tuned

[@jctoth]

@@qb7384 so my experience with the Aim ECU was not positive. After messing around with it for 3+ weeks I ultimately sent it back for a full refund. When I first installed it was smooth off idle but compared to the Vortex was very lacking in the low and mid range although the top end did provide a nice mx type hit. Also, the bike was running hot, when going from 25% throttle to WOT it would hesitate, and when trying to maintain a constant speed it would “hunt” or surge. After texting back and forth with Mike he thought my TPS calibration was off but in order to do the TPS calibration I had to send the ECU back for a firmware update. So a week later I get the ECU back with firmware 5.23. I do the TPS calibration and the bike still runs poorly as before. By this time I do have the handlebar switch so I am able to test all five maps and they all exhibit the same symptoms. At this point I’ve lost all confidence in the Aim and elect to send it back for a full refund. Also, the mpg and fuel consumption display does not work with the Aim ECU. Mike was very good throughout the process and I do believe he’s trying but IMHO the Aim ECU needs more development. I’m not and engine tuner but the taco maps all felt very lean on my bike. Mike said that my fuel pressure was probably out of spec but I don’t buy it. My bike is a 2022 model. My fuel pressure was fine with the factory ECU and it was fine with the Vortex ECU. I reinstalled the Vortex. It’s run flawlessly for the past year and still runs flawlessly. The Vortex just plain works for me. I wanted the Aim to work as I really like its handlebar switch but it just didn’t live up to the hype. I hope this helps.

[@trevoradams3350]

Hi there would you know if this system is compatible with crf450L as well as the crf450LR Regards 🇬🇧

[@BornAGoon]

Yes works for all 450RL years

[@trevoradams3350]

@@BornAGoon thank you For info great videos 🇬🇧👍

[@jdirt1982]

Tacomoto tickle scroto???

[@sown5996]

what brand frame guards are those?

[@BornAGoon]

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