How to Tune Triumph Liquid Cooled with DNK Tuneworks using TuneECU

[@Rosakru]

Excellent, great video Danielle.

[@britishcustoms]

Thanks Shawn !

[@louisjones2653]

Very happy with the DNK tune on my Bonneville T120. It dramatically improved fueling and throttle feel after deleting the catalytic converter. They were also able to unlock cruise control so I was able to successfully install it without a trip to the dealer.

[@britishcustoms]

Thanks for the feedback ! Where’d you really notice the improvements in terms of the powerband ? (Taking off, highways, etc)

[@louisjones2653]

@@britishcustoms There's a little extra "punch" past 3000rpm. But what really makes the tune worth it is all in the improved engine characteristics. The throttle is responsive & linear, the engine is much more eager to rev, and the low speed jerkiness is completely gone.

[@britishcustoms]

@@louisjones2653 night and day right ? Worth it 200%, especially when you’re upgrading any performance components so that you’re getting the most out of your bike.

[@benquezada]

With the mail-in tune, do I need to let it idle a bit like with the at-home tune?

[@Yurii_Ko]

Will that changes with fuel mixture decrease heat from the engine?

[@britishcustoms]

With the factory tune running quite lean (resulting in a hotter engine/exhaust system), a tune will help with a slightly cooler running temp.

[@greysea4841]

2020 Triumph T120. British customs decat, V&H silencers and DNA air filter. I installed a DNK tune about 2 years ago when the bike was new and have since ridden over 40 thousand kms. The bike performs great. Most notably, the throttle is steady throughout the RPM range and all surging and twitchiness is gone. Top end power and pull significantly increased as well. I even went back to stock to see if it was all in my head and immediately felt the difference in a negative way. I also believe that as I racked up the km's the tune "settled in" quite nicely as the ECU fully adapted to the conditions that I ride in. Simply put, the stock tune is designed to meet emissions regulations. All the 12 minute tunes in the world won't change that. Triumph's hands were tied. I'm now contemplating buying the tune again only to see if it has improved even more since the two years since I bought it.

[@britishcustoms]

Sounds like a great experience getting 1:1 with the throttle to the motor !

[@greysea4841]

@@britishcustoms Patiently waiting for the BC full 2:2 exhaust to come out 😀

[@dc10-85]

Excellent, can anybody help how to remove the ECU for Triumph Scrambler 1200 XC 2022, so I could sent it.

[@britishcustoms]

Hey there, please see here www.manualslib.com/manual/1637020/Triumph-Scrambler-1200-Xc.html?page=504 Let us or DNK Tuneworks know if you need additional assistance !

[@clivejones4468]

Which one would you choose for thunder bird storm 1700 2014 model . Thanks

[@Dkkbulletsmile]

I re-created the exhaust into 2 in 1 style and removed the air box and replaced the air filter with the K&N of harley davidson and its on the side where the side panel is.... Would this tuned ecu can make it work together with those modificaton?

[@britishcustoms]

It'll definitely be better than stock but for custom application on both exhaust system and intake, we highly recommend a custom tune via power commander, ran off of a dyno

[@marktrosper2481]

what happens when you take bike to dealer for servicing and they plug in to update software ? Will this brick ECU?

[@britishcustoms]

We haven't seen a bricked Liquid Cooled modern classic or heard of one bricking after an update but per TuneEcu, there are recovery steps for reprogramming for both gen3 and gen 4 ECU.

[@nickaxe771]

Hi Daninelle can I ask...do all watercooled triumphs us the Keihin ECUs.

[@britishcustoms]

Hey there, British Customs here - what year and model is your bike ?

[@nickaxe771]

@@britishcustoms Hi....its a 2020 bonnie T100

[@banzairunner7860]

Thanks BC… Any videos like this for the Thruxton 900 EFI?

[@britishcustoms]

We're working on an air cooled video on how to tune carbureted + EFI so stay tuned ! For now, check out our tuning guide page here: britishcustoms.com/blogs/shop-notes/triumph-motorcycle-tuning-guide

[@dnktuneworkscustomersuppor4295]

Hi there, You’ll find that the process is identical for the air-cooled bikes with the only change being that you’ll need a cabled connection. You can find a compatible cable here. www.lonelec.com/product/tune-ecu-kkl-interface-cable-lead-for-triumph-motorcycles/

[@dnktuneworkscustomersuppor4295]

Banzai, the process for the air-cooled EFI bikes is the same except you’ll need a cable connection.

[@bakedturkey148]

Hey, unsure if this is the correct forum for this question, but here I go Currently have British custom turn out slip-on exhaust. Looking to add the British customs x pipe. All I have to do is get the get an OBD link and use TUNE ECU to upload the DNK tune onto the bobber? A simple plug-and-play process? In reference to the tunning chart, I assume "TUNE RECOMMENDED" means that a DNK tune would suffice, and a "CUSTOM TUNE" means that I would have to go to a Dyno? Correct?

[@britishcustoms]

That setup is one that we don’t usually recommend as there is no baffling. May be good on the later side of the powerband but it’s not practical - and trying to tune for it might be tough. What we recommend for a straight pipe look is to check out our Drag Pipe full exhaust system which is a full exhaust system from header to tail end, baffled for sound and performance. From there, a tune will be required. When we say tune, it just means general revision of the stock MAP be it through a downloadable service like DNK or TuneECU via OBD->download->upload or a little more fine tune= Power Commander

[@vissionsofparadise]

ita necessari to make a custom flash depending on the exhaust system I have? I mean, at this time I have the stock exhaust but I want to improve it later, do I have to buy a different flash or does the same will work changing the air filter and exhaust? thanks and amazing job there, my bike is a trident 660

[@britishcustoms]

It’s not necessary right off the bat which a few changes like exhaust/intake but we’d recommend it down the line to get the most out of your bike & its investments

[@liberty193]

can you use a laptop with the tune ecu program?

[@britishcustoms]

If it’s a windows, yes you can

[@malemthounaojam5046]

What tyre is that on black thruxton??

[@britishcustoms]

heidenau k73 supermoto tires

[@midi510]

I have an Android tablet, but it's an old one. I have a new phone, though. Anyone done this with a phone? I've heard that the newer ECUs are "locked" and that it takes a dealer or maybe some other level of shop to flash them. This makes it sound like anyone can do it. I have a 2022 Street Scrambler and want a remap after I get rid of the CAT.

[@britishcustoms]

Per TuneECU, it works on an Android device but make sure to get the "full" version where you can actually upload maps as we believe the "lite" version can only download maps. DNK has also figured out how to work with the new locked ECU's as well with their tunes.

[@midi510]

@@britishcustoms I'm pretty sure I have the full version. I paid for it.

[@mcplutt]

I have ordered the famous Street Twin Tec cam for my 2016. Will be combined with the X-pipe and a DNA air filter. Not sure how this will work without a tune. Ordered the fuel booster plug too, but I guess a tune will be better anyway. Are you still being restrictive when it comes to tuning this cam upgrade?

[@britishcustoms]

Highly recommend getting it tuned, especially with a cam. Best bet with that cam would be a custom dyno tune assuming that you have everything you need (exhaust/intake/etc) & using TuneECU to remove the limitations placed on the ECU

[@Daves_Man_Cave]

I had the 2017 Street Cup with TEC cam, x-pipe and air filter and it needed a custom tune. Was super lean up top, and super rich down low with the stock map. If you need a map for your setup, I can send you the one that I made. We spent several hours on the dyno getting it dialed in. I don't have the bike any more, but I have a copy of the map that I made

[@mcplutt]

@@Daves_Man_Cave That would be very helpful 🙂

[@jeffreygorodokin4112]

@@britishcustoms Does the DNK tune come fairly close for the TEC cam? How much more do you think we could realistically squeeze out of a custom dyno tune? A lot of shops in the northeast won't touch Triumphs (even though I explain to them at length how a dyno tune has nothing to do with a brand).

[@rabbidbabies4094]

Kind of a lame question but how does this effect my fuel economy. I’d still like to get a decent range out of my bike for when I do long trips.

[@britishcustoms]

It'll vary, most importantly it's smoothening out your powerband therefore there's more useable power which can result in loss of MPG but at the end of the day, you have a very smooth running bike, getting your moneys worth ! For long trips (on hwy especially), it won't change too much unless you changed out sprocket, cams, etc.

[@frankphillips.132]

Where do I send the e.c.u.?

[@britishcustoms]

When you purchase on their website, you can do the "send in" option and then you'll be instructed in how to send the ECU in dnktuneworks.com/

[@phmoto9842]

Hello guys I did a reflash recently. With your permission can I get some clips from this video and incorporate it with my video doing my Diy ecu reflash experience? The "jobs done" part probably 10 secs 😁 Thank you I love the tune btw great work guys! Thank you!

[@britishcustoms]

Yes that’s no problem, thanks for sharing your experience 👍

[@jeremythegrey]

I’ve heard horror stories about her tunes. I went with triumph twin power for my tune they actually dyna tune and have meticulously work on all the tunes they offer.

[@chrisbricker1222]

I just finished uploading my 2nd tune (2nd bike) and I have nothing bad to say at all. Prompt delivery, fair price, undeniable performance increase in the bike. If you don't have a first hand experience, it's not helpful to comment.