Booster plugs are essential to any bike that needs to run a bit richer than stock. Got one for my 2007 BMW F800ST and it also helped my bike stop stalling after longer rides.
Owning a 2018 duke 390 euro 4 engine I really feel like buying this would help the bike at low revs and low speeds in town's etc... It's a good investment as I can see from your video! Just order it 😅😅😅
Yup, if they make one for your bike, and they likely do, it'd be a good purchase. Be sure to get the real thing from Booster Plug. The inmitations don't work the same way.
Thanks, I'm happier with the sound of this bike, as in I can actually hear it now. Yeah, check out the Booster Plug site and the reviews to find some on your bike. It may help.
@@Trike. I have had one on my 2014 vstrom 1000 with a 2 Brothers pipe. It has definitely worked and can notice a difference for sure in throttle response.
Some bikes are a lot worse than others in this regard. The cb650f is pretty good normally but I couldn't resist trying it out, and now that I have, I like it.
Thanks. It depends on the riding. Very little or no effect if just cruising on the highway, a minor increase in consumption on mixed riding, and more if pushing it on twisty roads where you're always accelerating or decelerating.
I have an cbr650r, so same engine, different tune. My problem with my all stock bike is on trips with small roads i tend to be in the lower gears. When rolling on the throttle, my bike jumps, or Twitch. I have a friend who is said, booster plug, and i saw the video, and it sounds like it will fix my problem. But you did not mention the jump / Twitch from the bike before the booster plug. What do you think? Will it help me?
I think it helps somewhat with smoothing out the on/off throttle. The Booster Plug didn't remove it, but its better. Other remedies include throttle tamers which use a different cam lobe on the throttle tube that extends the twist necessary in the first part of the throttle. Here's the item: www.g2ergo.com/shop/g2-street-tamer-throttle-tube-honda/
thanks for video. i just got a 19 cb650r and ordered a full exhaust installed.. also a booster plug w it. but considering if i shld use the booster or just have it tuned at dealership lol
The Booster plug is a good economical solution, but an ECU flash with dyno tuning is the best way. Then you can have all parameters dialed in correctly, including ignition timing advance. That's assuming the tuner knows their stuff and has a good reputation.
They were excellent tires in all regards. Great handling, grip, and longevity. I got 12,300 kms out of the front and the rear. For best handling I should have swapped them out at 10,000 kms though. The rear was getting a flat spot on the top affecting tip-in.
If you are still accelerating at WOT then yes it enriches the mixture. It does not alter the redline. The added enrichment in open loop mode is a subtle but felt improvement to the rideability and performance.
@Scoot Toots Thank you for your quick reply. I live in Thailand and it is often 40c. I want to make sure it works well in hot climate as well. I have a 2020 version of the cb650
@@peterroda4181 We get temps up to 40°C and beyond as well. A couple years back we had over 40° for about 2 weeks. It topped out at 49°. The Booster Plug just works without any drawbacks and no effect on closed loop, so fuel economy is still good. Here is the link for the cb650R 2020 model. I guess that's what you have: www.boosterplug.com/shop/boosterplug-honda-cb650r-812p.html
Depends on how optimized your bike already is from factory. The Booster plug does provide quicker acceleration though, so It's worth a go I think if they make one for your bike.
No, it would not be the solution in your case. To derestrict your bike you would need to replace the restricted intake funnels with the unrestricted versions, then you would need to flash the ECU with the unrestricted files. If you do not do both the funnels and the ECU flash (or a brand new unrestricted ECU instead of the flash) your engine will run dangerously lean possibly causing major failure.
@@Scoottoots thanks for your reply already i replaced the funnels with opened one but the problem with me is ecu tuning in my country no one doing tuning for cbr
Then you should order an unrestricted ECU for your model from Honda. The Booster plug will not provide the correct and safe fueling. Talk to a Honda dealer about ordering one.
Hi. I have a 2016 Cbr 650 f and bought the boosterplug for it. Connected it and went to reinstall the tank and it wont go far enough down. No room for the boosterplug it seems. Where did you mount yours??? Under the tank??
The only thing that goes under the tank are the electrical connectors for the Booster Plug; one end into the ECU connector that originally plugged into the stock air temp sensor, the other into the stock Air Temp Sensor connector on top of the air box lid. I then tucked the booster plug module beside the air box in an available spot by the frame, as I recall. Then you route the Air Temp Sensor rod from the Booster Plug to beneath your headlamp so it gets nothing but cool air coming across it. Everything fit perfectly. Hope that helps.
@@Scoottoots That helps a lot. I have to make the wire that goes from the booster plug to the air box lid longer, its way to short as it is. Its just about 7 cm long so there is no way to put it to the side. The sensor itself i was thinking of cable tie to one of the fork legs beneath the front fairing. Would that be okay??
@@76osto My model year is 2018 so it is a different Booster Plug model number from yours. My cables on the booster plug were plenty long enough. It's odd that yours were too short. I hope your workaround is successful. Yes, anywhere you can place the sensor rod where it will get fresh cool air around it will be fine. Good luck 🙂
Booster plugs are essential to any bike that needs to run a bit richer than stock. Got one for my 2007 BMW F800ST and it also helped my bike stop stalling after longer rides.
That's good to hear. I'm very happy with the results. A well designed and simple solution.
Glad you didn't sell. She's a keeper.
I agree. Don't know what I was thinking :-)
Owning a 2018 duke 390 euro 4 engine I really feel like buying this would help the bike at low revs and low speeds in town's etc... It's a good investment as I can see from your video! Just order it 😅😅😅
Yup, if they make one for your bike, and they likely do, it'd be a good purchase. Be sure to get the real thing from Booster Plug. The inmitations don't work the same way.
The bike sounds great. I have throttle issues with my V-Strom 1000. Should give one of these a try.
Thanks for all the great videos
Thanks, I'm happier with the sound of this bike, as in I can actually hear it now. Yeah, check out the Booster Plug site and the reviews to find some on your bike. It may help.
Did you try this for your v strom? Did it work ? I hate the defueling program on the v strom , closing the throttle is just like turning off the key
@@Trike. I have had one on my 2014 vstrom 1000 with a 2 Brothers pipe. It has definitely worked and can notice a difference for sure in throttle response.
My VStrom needed one of these dearly. I have to say the KTM FI works well. The WR used to flame out a lot before all the mods.
Some bikes are a lot worse than others in this regard. The cb650f is pretty good normally but I couldn't resist trying it out, and now that I have, I like it.
Did you try this for your v strom? Did it work ? I hate the defueling program on the v strom , closing the throttle is just like turning off the key
does it affect fuel economy a lot? Always love your videos :)
Thanks. It depends on the riding. Very little or no effect if just cruising on the highway, a minor increase in consumption on mixed riding, and more if pushing it on twisty roads where you're always accelerating or decelerating.
I have an cbr650r, so same engine, different tune.
My problem with my all stock bike is on trips with small roads i tend to be in the lower gears.
When rolling on the throttle, my bike jumps, or Twitch.
I have a friend who is said, booster plug, and i saw the video, and it sounds like it will fix my problem.
But you did not mention the jump / Twitch from the bike before the booster plug.
What do you think? Will it help me?
I think it helps somewhat with smoothing out the on/off throttle. The Booster Plug didn't remove it, but its better. Other remedies include throttle tamers which use a different cam lobe on the throttle tube that extends the twist necessary in the first part of the throttle. Here's the item: www.g2ergo.com/shop/g2-street-tamer-throttle-tube-honda/
Thanks Scoot nice ride
Cheers Joseph :-)
thanks for video. i just got a 19 cb650r and ordered a full exhaust installed.. also a booster plug w it. but considering if i shld use the booster or just have it tuned at dealership lol
The Booster plug is a good economical solution, but an ECU flash with dyno tuning is the best way. Then you can have all parameters dialed in correctly, including ignition timing advance. That's assuming the tuner knows their stuff and has a good reputation.
How did the Dunlop Q3+ work out? Seen you put them on in 2020. What kind of kilos did you get out of them?
They were excellent tires in all regards. Great handling, grip, and longevity. I got 12,300 kms out of the front and the rear. For best handling I should have swapped them out at 10,000 kms though. The rear was getting a flat spot on the top affecting tip-in.
Sorry, one more thing. Where did you put the metal sensor end on your installation?
I routed it beneath the headlight assembly so it's fully in the fresh unheated air.
Does it affect wide open throttle or redline?
If you are still accelerating at WOT then yes it enriches the mixture. It does not alter the redline. The added enrichment in open loop mode is a subtle but felt improvement to the rideability and performance.
How is it when it is hot? Any improvements?
Yup, hot or cold out, doesn't matter. Improvements across the ambient temperature range and the rpm/load range when in open loop mode.
@Scoot Toots Thank you for your quick reply. I live in Thailand and it is often 40c. I want to make sure it works well in hot climate as well. I have a 2020 version of the cb650
@@peterroda4181 We get temps up to 40°C and beyond as well. A couple years back we had over 40° for about 2 weeks. It topped out at 49°. The Booster Plug just works without any drawbacks and no effect on closed loop, so fuel economy is still good. Here is the link for the cb650R 2020 model. I guess that's what you have: www.boosterplug.com/shop/boosterplug-honda-cb650r-812p.html
@Scoot Toots I just ordered mine based on your video.
Thank you for your help.
@@peterroda4181 Great. Your engine will thank you for the added enrichment 🙂
would it make it faster 0-100 more ? I have vulcan s 5 second to 0-100 would it down to 4.5 or 4 ?
Depends on how optimized your bike already is from factory. The Booster plug does provide quicker acceleration though, so It's worth a go I think if they make one for your bike.
@@Scoottoots Would it make 0-100 0,5 second faster
@@han436 Like I said, it all depends. It should accelerate quicker. Will that translate into .5 second quicker time in a 0 - 100? No idea.
Mine restricted I removed the stacks now the air is more and fuel is not as the air the motorcycle very lean does this will fix it?
No, it would not be the solution in your case. To derestrict your bike you would need to replace the restricted intake funnels with the unrestricted versions, then you would need to flash the ECU with the unrestricted files. If you do not do both the funnels and the ECU flash (or a brand new unrestricted ECU instead of the flash) your engine will run dangerously lean possibly causing major failure.
@@Scoottoots thanks for your reply already i replaced the funnels with opened one but the problem with me is ecu tuning in my country no one doing tuning for cbr
Then you should order an unrestricted ECU for your model from Honda. The Booster plug will not provide the correct and safe fueling. Talk to a Honda dealer about ordering one.
@@Scoottoots already i bought new ecu but it wont work just kill switch worked but the bike wont start
@@Scoottoots I tried to do dyno tuning but the problem was the air is more and the fuel is less so first i should do the ecu flash before dyno tuning?
Hi. I have a 2016 Cbr 650 f and bought the boosterplug for it. Connected it and went to reinstall the tank and it wont go far enough down. No room for the boosterplug it seems. Where did you mount yours??? Under the tank??
The only thing that goes under the tank are the electrical connectors for the Booster Plug; one end into the ECU connector that originally plugged into the stock air temp sensor, the other into the stock Air Temp Sensor connector on top of the air box lid. I then tucked the booster plug module beside the air box in an available spot by the frame, as I recall. Then you route the Air Temp Sensor rod from the Booster Plug to beneath your headlamp so it gets nothing but cool air coming across it. Everything fit perfectly. Hope that helps.
@@Scoottoots That helps a lot. I have to make the wire that goes from the booster plug to the air box lid longer, its way to short as it is. Its just about 7 cm long so there is no way to put it to the side. The sensor itself i was thinking of cable tie to one of the fork legs beneath the front fairing. Would that be okay??
@@76osto My model year is 2018 so it is a different Booster Plug model number from yours. My cables on the booster plug were plenty long enough. It's odd that yours were too short. I hope your workaround is successful. Yes, anywhere you can place the sensor rod where it will get fresh cool air around it will be fine. Good luck 🙂