CRF 450RL AIM ECU alternative to the Vortex.

[@davidsalo8397]

I installed the AIM ECU on my 450 RL, along with FMF Q muffler, 450X header, air box lid removal and desmogged. I got the handlebar switch with two maps from Taco Moto. The two maps seem very similar. Big boost in torque, and very smooth power delivery. Great motor for dual sport. Great bike for dual sport!!

[@mesalaney7282]

I have a 23 crf 450RL and rode it about 500 miles. I just installed the aim ecu and the graves exhaust and WOW! So much smoother, a completely different bike. Really not very hard to install at all. I truly recommend. I also bought the switch and it's easy to route through and set up.

[@Heartlanddualsport]

Mine is on order, I didnt buy the switch, I knew up front I will be wanting to buy it later, so for the time being, just going with what they send me and have the map switch in another month or two. Thanks for sharing and I enjoyed you helping the pup find his way home at the end. New sub. have a blessed week. Dale

[@Kukimuncher]

Can't wait for the long term review videos

[@jeffs3376]

Just installed this on my RL after seeing this video. Thank you!! If you ever wanna ride seems we are about the same speed I’m in Gig Harbor area.

[@johnpowell3635]

Please do an update video. Great info

[@jthondacrf8926]

I just bought the same bike and I absolutely love it I've had no issues with it at all

[@blackdood]

The bike is really awesome. I love it.

[@ebhkkc1]

Type in my name and you’ll see me bling it out my brand-new one and I love it

[@ebhkkc1]

@@blackdood I just took her up to San Juan Mountains she did awesome. I did put a G2 throttle tamee on there since my vortex didn’t come in and I took out the spark arrestor

[@blackdood]

@@ebhkkc1 looks awesome. I saw what you said about Mr. John T. Young and I agree except I'm mad at him because he's cost me a lot of money by inspiring me to build out this bike! haha

[@ebhkkc1]

@@blackdood Yeah but she’s worth it my friend maybe one day we can ride together

[@brandonking277]

Thoroughly enjoyed this, keep em coming!

[@blackdood]

Thanks, will do!

[@ebhkkc1]

Can’t wait for you to review this in detail because the vortex sucks they’re back ordered like damn near half a year

[@blackdood]

Taking her out for a dual sport camping weekend in the cascades tomorrow! Should have more info after that. We generally don't go above 6000' over here in Washington so won't be able to get Colorado-like elevation tests. So far, no complaints on the few rides I've done since posting.

[@ebhkkc1]

@@blackdood bas ass. Thank you for the great video. I don’t make a lot of KZbin videos but check out the one that I just did in the San Juan’s it’s pretty cool it has some drone footage as well just take my name in KZbin and you’ll see it

[@Likeaworm]

Check out the Taco Athena that’s coming out

[@ebhkkc1]

@@Likeaworm I just talked to Mike and I just ordered the AIM ECU and the graves pipe for my 2022 450 RL. I am keeping this for a very long time,hence why all the upgrades.

[@KB-no5iw]

Order Vortex direct, it took 6 days for the first and 14 days for the second.

[@bicepusmaximus]

Where’s direct?

[@Dazed207]

Yeah where

[@Dazed207]

Trying to buy a modded ecu for 450X

[@gt7500]

Your riding sequences were very poor. Of course it's going to backfire on overrun. Put the stock pipe back on. As for the jerkiness, you completely missed the actual issue. The jerky throttle response is at very low speeds, in first and maybe second gear. Hope you enjoy your CRF450RL, it's a hell of a great motorcycle!

[@blackdood]

Sorry you didn't like the riding sequence. I'm still learning how to put these videos together. Unfortunately I didn't get any footage prior to the exhaust. The jerky throttle is also nigh impossible to demonstrate on video. Did the best I could. The flame outs were also something that's hard to catch on video but I can say I haven't had one single flame out with the new ECU.

[@gt7500]

@@blackdood Thanks for the kind reply. I believe it would be hard to demonstrate the two issues. I've got a 2019 model. After a fairly long break in it no longer stalls and the jerky throttle response is mostly gone. It is completely stock.

[@ebhkkc1]

@@gt7500 you are very lucky. MY 2022 sucked at low speeds and flame outs.

[@thethanatron]

@@ebhkkc1 I'm with you.. my 2022 crf450rl was pretty disappointing when I got it home. I tried the G2 throttle and really didn't notice a huge difference. I found a vortex on FB market place a few mins away from a new bike and picked it up. The slow speed throttle jerk is gone but I'm not happy with dumping another $500 into a 12k bike.

[@ebhkkc1]

@@thethanatron i just dropped 2k for a graves pipe and Bad ass AIM ECU from Taco Moto. Tokyo mods SUCKS !!!! Taco Moto send everything out same day !!! 6 months waiting for me Vortex was enough

[@leyside]

Does the check engine light stay on the whole time? Noticed an orange light on your dash but maybe that was low fuel..

[@blackdood]

Yeah it was just low fuel.

[@jdirt1982]

Did you have to set the tps??

[@DOHCtor]

Does your handlebar map switch retain the settings after restarting your bike? I can't seem to get mine to retain my previous settings. It always defaults back to Map 1 TC 5. Awesome vid by the way.

[@blackdood]

I think it resets. I will see if I can get it to stick in the next video I do on the bike.

[@TACOMOTOCO]

There may be an issue with some bikes not remembering the last map sw settings. We’re working the engineers in italy at AIM on a software patch to resolve that. Taco Moto will contact all owners with info on how we’ll do these updates for free

[@taylormad3AZ]

Did you have to calibrate the throttle position?

[@blackdood]

I just plugged it in and rode it. No configuration at all.

[@taylormad3AZ]

Cool. I just ordered yesterday. I’m looking forward to trying it out.

[@tsummz1073]

@@taylormad3AZ how’s the power feel? Any update?

[@vanman724]

Easy?? I need a bandsaw to modify the bracket?? (Very poorly (not at all) explained btw.)

[@josephjoestar5444]

Price ?

[@blackdood]

tacomoto.co/collections/engine-management/products/aim-ecu-for-honda

[@plantpower3048]

you could have done the review after you actually learn about the ECU

[@AliasTekTV]

Question Jerome, does the AiM ECU give you the instant MPG figure in the dashboard as well as the fuel consumed?

[@davidsalo8397]

I have the AIM ECU on my 450 RL. Those gas mileage figures do show on the dash.