I felt the same when I did the tune for my T7. It wasn't a huge gain, but it was definitely notacible and gave it just enough fun factor to not be so boring on the street.
I have the V Strom 800 RE but here in the USA they call it just 800. The reasons you like your bike is similar to my own. The low and medium rpm torque with the front end coming up always makes me smile and I am getting my ECU flashed soon to bring out all the torque and power I can get.
I saw your response on Google but I don't have a device to scan the qr code at the moment so I will reply here. I have taken the stock muffler off and put a cheap slip on to replace it and I took the baffle out. It sounds great and not loud at all. Until I get the ECU done I'm afraid to do much else because it may be too lean. Also, I had to replace the rear wheel speed sensor cause the magnet broke off when I replaced the tire. I will be more careful next time. The sensor was 90 dollars.
@@cathy5722 Not sure what the QR code thing is about? But ahh cool, shouldn't need a remap unless you do any airbox/airfilter mods, so you should be fine with just the silencer 🙂 I'd heard the horror stories of broken speed sensors when removing the rear wheel... I will have to remember that when I get new tires 🙂
For me it was just to make it fuel correctly so the exhaust and air filter change did not cause damage to the engine, but it is great to have it running with a bit more pep to it's stride now as a bonus! 😀
You definitely made the right call changing the bike. Life is to short for it not to make you smile every time you ride it. Modern bikes are getting more, and more like you need to remap them. Put them back as the manufacturer would like to make them.
Aye, it'd be nice in this supposedly last decade on the ICE motorcycle if they just let us have the best bikes they can build without all the emissions rubbish or unwanted/needed technology.
I have a standard 2024 DL800, (not called RE in the USA), and absolutely love it! Put on an Ixil MXR slip-on to give it a bit more "rumble". Been considering a remap of the ECU but since there are no tuners local to me, I would have to mail the ECU to them. Not sure I like that option. Looking forward to more content on the V-Strom 800. Subscribed!
Ahh thanks for the sub! 🙂 Is weird how bikes get different names in different parts of the world... great to hear you are loving yours. I do wish I'd got a slightly fruitier exhaust, but I still love how mine is with the more stealthy can... Unless you do air filter mods, you'll possibly not see any value in a remap with the slip-on, the bikes fuel great out the box, I think it is only when adding air in that they tend to run lean. I hope you enjoy the future content on the channel, I have some other bikes too, so it is quite varied bike content 🙂
Sounds much better. I have been debating upgrading the muffler on the GS to an Akrapovic. I remember an old saying " To err is human, to totally foul things up requires a computer".
Wow Hippo, this bike sounds awesome both induction & exhaust. The RE is such a great all round bike! Maybe I should upgrade my 8S... This is so damn competent.
Hahaha... I really enjoyed how fun the 8S was, but love not getting covered in road grime on winter/rainy rides more! 😀 The RE does feel a heavier bike though... the 8S will always out handle it!
I'd love to dyno all my bikes and keep the printouts tbh, it'd just be cool :) Ah classic silly goose software, not actually turning off. That's a bit annoying. I kinda like the bigger front wheel sometimes, on slower curvy roads I feel like I have to work a lot more and it keeps me really engaged. But definitely not as sharp for sure. That induction noise is absolutely delicious. I like the noise tbh, the Z900RS is similarish, it's not mad loud until I open it up which I really like. I know they're fine stock, but I think almost all new bikes "need" a tune to be the way it should have been if that makes sense. No engineer who designs a bike wants to choke the thing for emissions.
Haha, this is the first bike I've had set up on the dyno... the Aprilia tune was a downloaded map so a little generic, although was for my exact setup. I certainly like the bigger wheel on our pothole riddled roads, but I do also miss how easy the 8S was to throw around! 😀 I love the induction roar, and that it is only in your face when being aggressive on the throttle, where as an exhaust can be a bit much if too loud on less hoony rides. Definitely... switch off all the rubbish restrictions and get the fuelling so it isn't potentially damaging the engine for the sake of the environment that would be worse off if we need to replace engines more often... stupid nanny-state world!
I thought about a remap on a bike I had a few years ago but the insurance company said no. The bike's been replaced now, so not a worry any more but intrigued to know if it had an impact on your insurance? Strange that your friend earns more from the Kindle version, given the price difference!
The Kindle version has no moving parts being just a download, where the book needs to be printed and posted. My insurance is a multibike policy with all the bikes modified in some way or another and even had my V7 insured on a like for like replacement (which would have been almost impossible to actually make happen), so a bit of fuelling mods which doesn't increase the bikes power by more than 5% is not an issue.
@@HippoDrones It goes to show just how thin the profits can be on printed books, doesn't it? Maybe my insurance was less happy because I'd already put a full, decatted exhaust system on the bike 😀
That vstrom is good and peppy now. That isn't the same beast my 650 was so many years ago. Lol. Looks like you are nicely happy with how that turned out.
At least new motorcycle software isn't as bad as new car software. So much stuff like speed limiter to turn off & disable before driving. The way emission regulations are going, older vehicles will be the better vehicles. Nice to hear the re-map is working well.
8 degrees is NOT COLD??? 🤣🤣 Every time I see your Strom videos I start thinking about an upgrade. Stop it! 🤪 Sounds like you're getting it really sorted now!
Does it run cooler after the remap? How is the fuelling at low / crawling speeds? I'm not looking for performance, but want less heat and more smooth throttle. Thanks!
It is winter here, so no idea temp wise to be honest, not that it ever ran hot. It all seems smoother and more predictable on the throttle, I'll have to try some MotoGymkhana GP8's or something to see how well it throttles at very low speeds, but I am really happy with it. Yeah, I was not after more peak power, but did want an improvement in torque and the bottom/midrange. Do you find that the throttle is not smooth then? In B mode mine stock was very smooth.
@@HippoDrones Cheers. I bought mine in June and it runs hot on the right hand side when pootling through town on warm days. As for torque, I already find it a lovely torquey engine for short shifting, so this sounds even more fun. 😊
PS not a snatchy or jerky throttle, but the typical euro 5 issues at low throttle and speed. I do love the bike though, like you say, it’s a bit of a sleeper.
Interesting thought about us being adults. The issue is that the manufacturer does not know that we are and most of us, who look like adults, are not. / 125 with a flat battery? That could be solved with a push, couldn't it? / Paper books are better. Ask any prepper.
Hahaha... I was surprised those words exited my body... maybe they were running away after playing tag 😀 ....but yeah, I guess the powers that be assume we are all as incapable as the worst of us at staying upright on our bikes. The battery had gotten so low it wouldn't power the fuel injection/ECU... but I think it had bigger problems causing that issue TBH. I prefer paper books, I struggle to concentrate on eBooks, even though in theory they are easier to read/use.
@@HippoDrones where has the world ended up at. 125cc with injectors and computers. My, my. Interesting thing I spotted about my paper books. I am yet to charge any of them. And some are decades old.
Sounds nice enough to me Pete ! Looks like you've now got Daffy to where you want him to be. Now you can stop mucking about with him and just ride ! ( Just kidding, I know you will 😛 ) Cheers Pete. It's always nice to experience your journeys to get each bike just how you like it. As you know, I am usually happy enough to leave things stock. Mainly because with limited time on my hands, when I have time, I prefer to ride rather than getting the spanners out ! Take care mate and have a good Christmas ! Garry & Ruby
@@economicalrides I am lucky to work a 72hr week each month to allow for a few days off later in the month. It is great to get the VStrom just how I want it, it really wants for nothing now other than maybe a few cosmetic tweeks 😎👍
@@HippoDrones Awesome. That reminds me that I do indeed want to get the bar end mirrors for my Guerrilla. But other than that, I don't feel that it needs anything.Much running in to be done over Christmas hopefully ! Cheers Pete, Garry & Ruby
@@HippoDrones It's looking good. Very cold but dry all the way through to the New Year. I have other stuff to do in that week but I am pretty sure that I will get the miles done that I need for the first service. There can be no excuses and no slacking off because I've already booked the service for January 2nd 😂😂😂
Sounds lovely Pete! 👌
Cheers John, just wish the exhaust was a bit more fruity
I felt the same when I did the tune for my T7. It wasn't a huge gain, but it was definitely notacible and gave it just enough fun factor to not be so boring on the street.
@@BigDaveTALKS it makes just that little bit of refinement on the throttle, and peps things up a bit 🙂👍
I have the V Strom 800 RE but here in the USA they call it just 800. The reasons you like your bike is similar to my own. The low and medium rpm torque with the front end coming up always makes me smile and I am getting my ECU flashed soon to bring out all the torque and power I can get.
Ahh nice one Cathy, it is a wonderful bike. Have you done any other modifications to your bike?
I saw your response on Google but I don't have a device to scan the qr code at the moment so I will reply here. I have taken the stock muffler off and put a cheap slip on to replace it and I took the baffle out. It sounds great and not loud at all. Until I get the ECU done I'm afraid to do much else because it may be too lean. Also, I had to replace the rear wheel speed sensor cause the magnet broke off when I replaced the tire. I will be more careful next time. The sensor was 90 dollars.
@@cathy5722 Not sure what the QR code thing is about?
But ahh cool, shouldn't need a remap unless you do any airbox/airfilter mods, so you should be fine with just the silencer 🙂
I'd heard the horror stories of broken speed sensors when removing the rear wheel... I will have to remember that when I get new tires 🙂
Steve Jordans is great, went there many years ago front and suspension on my XSR900, transformed it.
Sounds awesome. It sure makes you chuckle.....
Yup, they fitted and set up the K-Tech suspension on my V7 for me too! 🙂
Sounds good mate, and I like the principal of more mid and low range power, where you need it on the road.
@@CaptainCrankyMotovlogger aye... no point having 200bhp if you need to be riding at over 130mph to use it!
Every time I watch your vids on the 800 I think, maybe I should have got one!
Sounds awesome now and the front end being more lively is awesome!
@@tomstc the 1050 is still an amazing bike mate, only reason I didn't consider it was the seat height as it is too tall for me!
ECU remaps are a great way to personalize a bike even more.
For me it was just to make it fuel correctly so the exhaust and air filter change did not cause damage to the engine, but it is great to have it running with a bit more pep to it's stride now as a bonus! 😀
That does sound great! Glad to hear the ecu remap is a success.
🙂 Cheers mate 🙂
You definitely made the right call changing the bike. Life is to short for it not to make you smile every time you ride it.
Modern bikes are getting more, and more like you need to remap them. Put them back as the manufacturer would like to make them.
Aye, it'd be nice in this supposedly last decade on the ICE motorcycle if they just let us have the best bikes they can build without all the emissions rubbish or unwanted/needed technology.
I do like Daffy! Sounds like you are getting the bike dialed in perfectly for you!!!
@@Motoramblings me too 😍
Aye mate, I don't think it wants for anything now 😎👍
I have a standard 2024 DL800, (not called RE in the USA), and absolutely love it! Put on an Ixil MXR slip-on to give it a bit more "rumble". Been considering a remap of the ECU but since there are no tuners local to me, I would have to mail the ECU to them. Not sure I like that option. Looking forward to more content on the V-Strom 800. Subscribed!
Ahh thanks for the sub! 🙂
Is weird how bikes get different names in different parts of the world... great to hear you are loving yours. I do wish I'd got a slightly fruitier exhaust, but I still love how mine is with the more stealthy can... Unless you do air filter mods, you'll possibly not see any value in a remap with the slip-on, the bikes fuel great out the box, I think it is only when adding air in that they tend to run lean.
I hope you enjoy the future content on the channel, I have some other bikes too, so it is quite varied bike content 🙂
Nice to watch a ride at this time of year while my bike is hibernating 😂
Ride safe 👍
Ahh get ya bike out mate... no point it getting dusty! 😀
What a loverly bike 😎
@@MRTPR I think so 😎👍
Sounds much better. I have been debating upgrading the muffler on the GS to an Akrapovic.
I remember an old saying " To err is human, to totally foul things up requires a computer".
Hahaha... a saying more relevant now than ever! 😀
I can appreciate the all weather motorcycle.
@@flatcapcaferacer it is a cracking all year, all weather bike for sure! 🤘😎
Gotta be one of THE do it all bikes out there at the minute. Love the noise out of that airbox now👌👌
Nice bike that bud, ride safe.
@@Tojj29 Aye, and if it had 17" wheels it'd handle as good as its blue brother; the GSX-8S too!
Lovely grum now when you hear the airbox 😊 enjoy it !
@@leonvanstrien aye, it is quite throaty now 😃
Wow Hippo, this bike sounds awesome both induction & exhaust. The RE is such a great all round bike!
Maybe I should upgrade my 8S... This is so damn competent.
Hahaha... I really enjoyed how fun the 8S was, but love not getting covered in road grime on winter/rainy rides more! 😀
The RE does feel a heavier bike though... the 8S will always out handle it!
I'd love to dyno all my bikes and keep the printouts tbh, it'd just be cool :) Ah classic silly goose software, not actually turning off. That's a bit annoying.
I kinda like the bigger front wheel sometimes, on slower curvy roads I feel like I have to work a lot more and it keeps me really engaged. But definitely not as sharp for sure. That induction noise is absolutely delicious. I like the noise tbh, the Z900RS is similarish, it's not mad loud until I open it up which I really like.
I know they're fine stock, but I think almost all new bikes "need" a tune to be the way it should have been if that makes sense. No engineer who designs a bike wants to choke the thing for emissions.
Haha, this is the first bike I've had set up on the dyno... the Aprilia tune was a downloaded map so a little generic, although was for my exact setup.
I certainly like the bigger wheel on our pothole riddled roads, but I do also miss how easy the 8S was to throw around! 😀
I love the induction roar, and that it is only in your face when being aggressive on the throttle, where as an exhaust can be a bit much if too loud on less hoony rides.
Definitely... switch off all the rubbish restrictions and get the fuelling so it isn't potentially damaging the engine for the sake of the environment that would be worse off if we need to replace engines more often... stupid nanny-state world!
I’m almost finished a novel. Been a long time coming. I keep procrastinating finishing it. I should.
@@hachewie Do it mate, get it done!
You absolutely should. I'd read it. Maybe even twice.
@@TheGorillaBiker me too 🙂
I would read it for sure.
@@RoadsOfOz 🙂
I thought about a remap on a bike I had a few years ago but the insurance company said no. The bike's been replaced now, so not a worry any more but intrigued to know if it had an impact on your insurance? Strange that your friend earns more from the Kindle version, given the price difference!
The Kindle version has no moving parts being just a download, where the book needs to be printed and posted.
My insurance is a multibike policy with all the bikes modified in some way or another and even had my V7 insured on a like for like replacement (which would have been almost impossible to actually make happen), so a bit of fuelling mods which doesn't increase the bikes power by more than 5% is not an issue.
@@HippoDrones It goes to show just how thin the profits can be on printed books, doesn't it?
Maybe my insurance was less happy because I'd already put a full, decatted exhaust system on the bike 😀
@@CalmBiker possibly, mine is a Euro 5 end can, so not really giving any performance or noise (sadly... LOL)
That vstrom is good and peppy now. That isn't the same beast my 650 was so many years ago. Lol. Looks like you are nicely happy with how that turned out.
It was never lacking, but it has def perked it up a bit 🙂 I love the bike mate, can't really see any reason to ever need to replace it 🙂
At least new motorcycle software isn't as bad as new car software. So much stuff like speed limiter to turn off & disable before driving.
The way emission regulations are going, older vehicles will be the better vehicles. Nice to hear the re-map is working well.
@@Banditmanuk yeah sadly you are bang on the money there... people will just stop buying new vehicles
8 degrees is NOT COLD??? 🤣🤣
Every time I see your Strom videos I start thinking about an upgrade. Stop it! 🤪
Sounds like you're getting it really sorted now!
It is colder than 9' 😀
Do it Do it Do it Do it Do it....
Aye mate, I think it is pretty much complete now, needs for nothing! 😍
Does it run cooler after the remap? How is the fuelling at low / crawling speeds? I'm not looking for performance, but want less heat and more smooth throttle. Thanks!
It is winter here, so no idea temp wise to be honest, not that it ever ran hot.
It all seems smoother and more predictable on the throttle, I'll have to try some MotoGymkhana GP8's or something to see how well it throttles at very low speeds, but I am really happy with it.
Yeah, I was not after more peak power, but did want an improvement in torque and the bottom/midrange.
Do you find that the throttle is not smooth then? In B mode mine stock was very smooth.
@@HippoDrones Cheers. I bought mine in June and it runs hot on the right hand side when pootling through town on warm days. As for torque, I already find it a lovely torquey engine for short shifting, so this sounds even more fun. 😊
PS not a snatchy or jerky throttle, but the typical euro 5 issues at low throttle and speed. I do love the bike though, like you say, it’s a bit of a sleeper.
@@ProphetAndLoss 🙂👍
Daffy sounds naughty! How much does the ECU fiddling cost?
was around £500 so not cheap, but worth it to know the mods are not harming the engine 🙂
Interesting thought about us being adults. The issue is that the manufacturer does not know that we are and most of us, who look like adults, are not. / 125 with a flat battery? That could be solved with a push, couldn't it? / Paper books are better. Ask any prepper.
Hahaha... I was surprised those words exited my body... maybe they were running away after playing tag 😀
....but yeah, I guess the powers that be assume we are all as incapable as the worst of us at staying upright on our bikes.
The battery had gotten so low it wouldn't power the fuel injection/ECU... but I think it had bigger problems causing that issue TBH.
I prefer paper books, I struggle to concentrate on eBooks, even though in theory they are easier to read/use.
@@HippoDrones where has the world ended up at. 125cc with injectors and computers. My, my.
Interesting thing I spotted about my paper books. I am yet to charge any of them. And some are decades old.
@@theodorstravels The batteries never seem to wear out in them, its like magic, and I've never had one get a virus or need a firmware update either! 😀
@@HippoDrones I think my small relatives have installed ransomware encryption in some, with crayons. The data was never recovered.
@@theodorstravels sneaky hackers! 😀
Speak for yourself. Adult. Huh?
@@hachewie it's overrated hey 😅
@ and unnecessary
@@hachewie haha, I agree although the boss and bank manager often don't! 🤣
@@HippoDrones kill joys.
@@hachewie 😀
Sounds nice enough to me Pete !
Looks like you've now got Daffy to where you want him to be. Now you can stop mucking about with him and just ride ! ( Just kidding, I know you will 😛 )
Cheers Pete. It's always nice to experience your journeys to get each bike just how you like it. As you know, I am usually happy enough to leave things stock. Mainly because with limited time on my hands, when I have time, I prefer to ride rather than getting the spanners out !
Take care mate and have a good Christmas !
Garry & Ruby
@@economicalrides I am lucky to work a 72hr week each month to allow for a few days off later in the month.
It is great to get the VStrom just how I want it, it really wants for nothing now other than maybe a few cosmetic tweeks 😎👍
@@HippoDrones Awesome. That reminds me that I do indeed want to get the bar end mirrors for my Guerrilla. But other than that, I don't feel that it needs anything.Much running in to be done over Christmas hopefully !
Cheers Pete,
Garry & Ruby
@@economicalrides fingers crossed that you have good weather mate 👍
@@HippoDrones It's looking good. Very cold but dry all the way through to the New Year. I have other stuff to do in that week but I am pretty sure that I will get the miles done that I need for the first service.
There can be no excuses and no slacking off because I've already booked the service for January 2nd 😂😂😂
@@economicalrides noiceee 😎🤩🤘
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@@matthewcoleman8267 this response to your comment is a show of appreciation for your comment that is a comment! 😁👍
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@@hachewie 😁
It's almost like a comments section! 🤔
@@paulbudford a section of comments sectioned into comments
Sounds awesome Pete 👍🏻
I'm well chuffed with it Mitch, I don't think the bike wants for anything now! 🙂
@ I think I’ll be popping a Fuel end can on mine 😬
@@VFRMitch good choice, maybe touch base with Mr Fish... he might have a discount code as I know he has worked with them in the past!