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Post by Piper on Jul 18, 2014 17:41:49 GMT 10
Just had my Ural EFI Re=map to the latest version "AP_01_07_HWO1". Map 3 .
It now runs much smoother with only a very slight pop crackle at take off, much nicer through the rev range and at steady speed in top gear.
Now for more kms before we head up for FUSA in a short 8 weeks time.
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Post by colt on Jul 26, 2014 17:21:39 GMT 10
G'day bobdog,
How is the EFI compared to carbs?
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Post by Norm on Jul 26, 2014 18:11:15 GMT 10
I've got an '09 that's well run in, and I rode an EFI bike 90km in the Adelaide hills a week ago. The 2014 bike is the one recently tested by Australian Motorcyclist Magazine (report coming in the Sept issue).
The EFI bike was not fully run-in, with only 1,400km on the clock, so I expect it's performance will improve. I found it's performance marginally, at best, better than my 2009 Tourist, the disk brakes good but unable to be properly balanced; rear brakes causing the bike to pull left. Throttle response off idle was OK, certainly easy to learn to live with. Throttle hang up was a major problem. On close of throttle the engine kept revving at around 1,800 rpm for quite some time, 8 to 10 seconds when the engine was hot. Riding around the suburbs, or in traffic was a terrible experience because of this.
But I really like the red and white colour scheme. Very nice.
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Post by Piper on Aug 23, 2014 10:51:04 GMT 10
Hi Colt,
I do like the EFI and the Carb Ural, I guess it depends on your taste but both are easy to like and enjoy, with the EFI the steering damper is a big plus, this can be purchased and fitted to the later model Ural and I find it more relaxed knowing the wobble stuff has been taken care of.
cheers
Rob
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Post by Uralee on Sept 4, 2014 20:01:55 GMT 10
Hi Colt, I do like the EFI and the Carb Ural, I guess it depends on your taste but both are easy to like and enjoy, with the EFI the steering damper is a big plus, this can be purchased and fitted to the later model Ural and I find it more relaxed knowing the wobble stuff has been taken care of. cheers Rob What wobble stuff ? if you are getting wobble then something is wrong mechanically with setup or tyres. I don't even use the friction damper. |
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Post by Norm on Sept 4, 2014 20:30:19 GMT 10
Hi Colt, I do like the EFI and the Carb Ural, I guess it depends on your taste but both are easy to like and enjoy, with the EFI the steering damper is a big plus, this can be purchased and fitted to the later model Ural and I find it more relaxed knowing the wobble stuff has been taken care of. cheers Rob What wobble stuff ? if you are getting wobble then something is wrong mechanically with setup or tyres. I don't even use the friction damper. I have to agree with you, Lee. The damper isn't needed, and all the hype about the new hydraulic damper is is just that: hype. Dampers on Urals just mask loose headstem bearings or poor front wheel set up. |
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Post by Norm on Oct 27, 2014 11:38:22 GMT 10
I've got an '09 that's well run in, and I rode an EFI bike 90km in the Adelaide hills a week ago. The 2014 bike is the one recently tested by Australian Motorcyclist Magazine (report coming in the Sept issue). The EFI bike was not fully run-in, with only 1,400km on the clock, so I expect it's performance will improve. I found it's performance marginally, at best, better than my 2009 Tourist, the disk brakes good but unable to be properly balanced; rear brakes causing the bike to pull left. Throttle response off idle was OK, certainly easy to learn to live with. Throttle hang up was a major problem. On close of throttle the engine kept revving at around 1,800 rpm for quite some time, 8 to 10 seconds when the engine was hot. Riding around the suburbs, or in traffic was a terrible experience because of this. But I really like the red and white colour scheme. Very nice. Follow up: Yesterday I rode Jon's EFI bike with the new Off Road mapping. It's a great improvement, and I would be happy to ride it constantly on the open road, around the suburbs and in heavy traffic. Now the powers that be just need to address the new disk brakes...... |
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Post by roscoau on Oct 27, 2014 19:51:03 GMT 10
You'd look good in yellow Norm!
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Post by Uralee on Oct 28, 2014 18:28:08 GMT 10
Follow up: Yesterday I rode Jon's EFI bike with the new Off Road mapping. It's a great improvement, and I would be happy to ride it constantly on the open road, around the suburbs and in heavy traffic. Now the powers that be just need to address the new disk brakes...... I also rode the EFI bike. Must say I am very impressed with the engine torque. Must say the steering damper works very well and would be good for those who may need it. I can't really comment on the operation of the new disc brakes on the pusher and the sidecar, as the bike was not set up for me and a bit difficult for me to access the pedal. What I can comment on is what I personally believe is a folly...... Three wheels with three different discs and calipers and a spare wheel with no disc at all. In an ideal world, all wheels would have the same disc and be interchangeable. They could also use the same calipers, although I would be happy enough with three different sizes. The different braking forces required by each wheel could easily be achieved with pressure reducing valves. These are old hat. The massive rear caliper that includes the park brake, is a bit of overkill. There are many small, light and cheap mechanical calipers that could perform the task easily. I don't carry the spare wheel around all the time because it 'looks good.' It is there for a quick fix if I get a flat. If I had to swap the disc as well, then I think I would just carry a tube instead. All that said. Would I purchase a 2014 EFI Ural ? Absolutely........! I just don't need one, as my carby model has only done 55000 km.  lee  |
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Post by wayne on Oct 28, 2014 18:39:44 GMT 10
A rule I have made for myself is to not always want the first of anything new.
Sit back and let them get the bugs sorted out in maybe the next release.
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