05-05-2014, 12:05 PM
I think you're on the right track, Greg. I believe I read in the ECU flash thread that the stock ECU response to a quickly closed throttle is to shut the fuel off completely. While that makes sense from an emissions point of view, it does result in an abrupt transition from power-on to power-off.
You're correct that it's annoying to those of us brought up on carbed bikes. It just doesn't feel right. I'm still on the fence for the ECU flash. In order to deal with the jerky throttle-off response, I've modified my habits. Under normal riding conditions, I don't quite return the throttle to the idle position when reducing power. If you practice it for awhile, you'll find the spots on the throttle where you can decelerate without the jerk. ...Or you can get a reflash
You're correct that it's annoying to those of us brought up on carbed bikes. It just doesn't feel right. I'm still on the fence for the ECU flash. In order to deal with the jerky throttle-off response, I've modified my habits. Under normal riding conditions, I don't quite return the throttle to the idle position when reducing power. If you practice it for awhile, you'll find the spots on the throttle where you can decelerate without the jerk. ...Or you can get a reflash