No need for a Flash but it does help for all around ride smoothness

 

you answered it yourself when you said you want a nice smooth ride, the flash will accomplish that plus the power gains

without the flash you will find the on/off throttle not smooth and the bike more buzzy when compared to the flashed ecu

 

This man is telling you the truth. Get the flash ASAP. It’s worth it.

 

Welcome to the forum! vcyclenut has full systems that wont break the bank! I have the lextek full system on my bike and am very pleased with it! Check out his web page for details.

 

Thanks guys. So the ECU flash is not specific to an exhaust? My biggest concern is screwing up the motor or other parts by putting an aftermarket exhaust. I live in Texas and what I read so for that it will run lean and motor will get hot quickly. I am going with Vcylenut, as recommended by many in the forum. But want some advice anyway.

 

yes the flash is exhaust specific, not sure how you got it is not from my response. The knock off exhausts are popular and I do have flashes for them

what advice are you looking for?

 

Go with Vcyclenut’s flash. You will be more impressed

 

Vcyclenut's flash is the best money you can spend for rideability regardless of exhaust. Soooo much nicer to ride after the flash.

 

Thanks a bunch. I have already called VCyclenut, As soon as I receive my exhaust, I will get the ECU flashed.

 

Get the M4 exhaust

 

Riding with a tune:
I got tuned by vcyclenut and it was a miracle for my riding experience. Sure, any extra power was welcome but the bike went from being a fast but only OK experience (imo) to being a total blast! The smoothness of the throttle and the linear acceleration alone made the tune worth it. I live in Arizona so changes like the fan turning on sooner were great as well. Something you'd probably like being in Texas.

My two cents on the exhaust:
I wanted a full system but didnt want to spend Akro money and my research lead me to Black Widow Exhausts in the UK. Customer service responded to my shipping inquiry really quick (they ship to the US and it arrived super fast) plus I liked what I found about them on the web so I got a full system for about $450 (if I remember right) and I love it! It's stainless steel with a carbon fiber can, sounds amazing(!) and I havent had a single problem with it. I installed it right before the tune so vcyclenut factored it in. If something happens and I find myself needing another exhaust, I will buy this same one again, no hesitation.
I have zero affiliation with them and no stake in your decision but here are their full systems for the FZ09. I got the 230mm can. If you want to be heard on the road, I'd go with that size. With the baffle in I drove around my dad in his newer silverado and he said he could only hear me if I was rippin by him. With the baffle out he heard me cruising around him but not overly loud. So theres some presence there with normal driving but it's not obnoxious. That having been said, haha, outside of the car with no baffle has got some volume, haha! Let me put it this way, it's like standard bullet bike loud. I can drive around my neighborhood without pissing anyone off but if you give it the beans it screams. Putting the baffle in will still get you the same sound, just a lower volume. I'm baffle out full time though cause thats the volume I was looking for in the first place.

Good luck with your decisions!

 

I just had mine done last month. The flash will help you in the twistys. Rolling into the throttle won't be so snatchy. Engine braking coming off the throttle is a lot better. The bike won't feel like it's going to snap out from under you powering thru or out of corners. It's worth it.