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Offline CallMeSteve

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Tuning an ST1300
« on: September 26, 2017, 10:54:07 AM »
Hi all,

I'm pondering the idea of getting the Steed custom tuned. I don't see any need for more top-end power but I could be drawn by stronger mid, smoother fuelling, cooler operation, better economy etc.

Has anyone bothered to mess with ECU tuning on their ST1300 with any success ?

It appears that Woolich Racing supports tuning of the ECU in the 2008-2012 models, but know nothing about anything later (probably because 2012 was the last of the publicly released models). Mine is 2013 or 2014 like Shiney's but I suspect everything is the same as in 2012. 

Woolich wants to see a photo of the ECU so they can check.  Can anyone tell me where I would find the ECU ?

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Re: Tuning an ST1300
« Reply #1 on: September 26, 2017, 12:07:54 PM »
I just checked the wiring harness http://www.partzilla.com/parts/search/Honda/Motorcycle/2012/ST1300A%20AC/WIRE%20HARNESS/parts.html but no clue as to the location and item 11 is what you're looking for.

The part number http://www.partzilla.com/parts/detail/honda/HP-38770-MCS-R12.html covers 2008 and newer

I know that on my 1100A those items are left of (ABS) and behind (ECU) the gauge cluster.
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Re: Tuning an ST1300
« Reply #2 on: September 26, 2017, 06:21:26 PM »
Steve,

Our US brethren, have tried all sorts of things to improve the performance of both 1100 and 1300s. The only thing they managed to do was expend a lot of time and money. The torque curve of these motors, is pretty flat, and the they are pretty torquey

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Re: Tuning an ST1300
« Reply #3 on: September 27, 2017, 09:12:25 AM »
Thanks guys. Sounds like I might not worry about this.
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Re: Tuning an ST1300
« Reply #4 on: September 27, 2017, 04:10:00 PM »
Quote from: CallMeSteve on September 27, 2017, 09:12:25 AM
Thanks guys. Sounds like I might not worry about this.

Spend the money on a cruise control.  More useful and will definitely work.
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Re: Tuning an ST1300
« Reply #5 on: September 27, 2017, 07:11:01 PM »
And a Russel Day long seat.

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Re: Tuning an ST1300
« Reply #6 on: September 28, 2017, 09:53:15 AM »
I wouldn’t waste my time either... the ST1300 is fantastic as it is... economy is excellent as well...


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Re: Tuning an ST1300
« Reply #7 on: September 28, 2017, 09:37:05 PM »
As is often the case, probably cheaper, easier and a lot more successful to just buy a faster/lighter/more powerful bike than "improve" an existing one.

Or just twist the throttle more.
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Re: Tuning an ST1300
« Reply #8 on: June 18, 2018, 10:55:46 AM »
Just to close out this old query of mine,  here is what I ended up doing.

http://ozstoc.com/index.php?topic=12817.msg123941
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