Broadford is one of the track I ride and its a tight/technical track where gears 1-4 are used a lot. I decided to give BrenTune a go after I read about the restrictions in first 3 gears along with other benefits it brings.
Details on BrenTune for S1000RR (Opens in new page)
I think it took 5 days to arrive from US to Australia but I was arranging a Android phone anyways and to be honest, 5 days is ripper time from US to Melbourne.
So all arrived, provided the details to Bren about the mods/bike usage and got the maps. Plugged in the MPF (a small device which is sent to you) and the phone and MPF shows all the maps via Phone.
Removed the PCV, connected the O2 sensors, Read the ECU and I think it took like 20mins to read and then like 3.5 mins to flash it with 98 map file.
Track Testing at Broadford: I was at Broadford next week and was super keen to test it. Took it out and could feel the bike adapting. It indeed needed 2-3 laps to relearn/adapt whatever it needed to but after 3rd lap it was a beast in lower gears. Felt smooth and aggressive at the same time. Dropped 1.5 seconds off pb by the end of the day and called it a day. It did take some time to get used to the increased thrust in lower rev range/gears but I was loving it. Quickshifter never had any issues before so i didnt notice much changes to it but its little better just by feel. I did try to use Octane Booster to boost the octane to 100 and run the 100map but didnt notice difference prob because of Octane Booster nothing doing anything lol
I was so impressed that the Power Commander V was sold the next day. Could have kept it but I know I am not going to put it back for long time and can use the money for tyres/Race Entries etc.
Phillip Island Test n Tune for Race Prep: Phillip Island was next as I am racing there next month for Interclub. I haven’t been there in 1 year so was still bit rusty on lines but It just punches out of the corners whenever I was on right line and was confident. Pushed the PB again to race pace for Interclub and it was awesome again coming out of slower turns. The top speed of 261kmph was improved as well on main straight from my previous time so there is definitely a gain in top range too. I can prob push it even harder when I am there next time to do right things everywhere..
Final Feedback: It does sound little expensive but gains are worth the money. Maps are suitable/designed for Australian Fuels/Race Fuels and the communication from Neil/BT is just amazing. You can choose the Fuel and map accordingly or can restore the original flash within minutes from the MPF+Android Phone if need be.
How to contact BRenTune: Best is to email sales@brentuning.com if you are in Australia
or call the number on the website.
I am usually regular at Broadford on a Black S1000RR with #18 on it if you need more details or have questions on BrenTune as I can explain few things myself.
Till then….. Ride Fast, Ride Safe!