Canadians wanting to Ivanize

[SG103]

There seems to be a good number of Canadians on this site, so I thought I would post my experience and costs to send my ECU to Ivan's for flashing.
I sent it out on February 03 from Canada Post, and it cost me $39.44 Canadian insured for 800 dollars. Then I received it on February 16th. From my credit card statement I had paid $555.78 Canadian for the service and shipping back to me. Total cost 39.44 + 555.78 = $595.22 Canadian.
Hope this helps someone as "I" had no idea as to how much it was going to cost me. I might add I didn't think it was so bad and am glad I did it. Of course I can't try it yet, still snow and salt for us here.
Arnold

[Vulcanrider03]

From a Canuck to another..cost me pretty well the same last spring,,, u will love the performance

Ottawa, Ont

Originally Posted by SG103

There seems to be a good number of Canadians on this site, so I thought I would post my experience and costs to send my ECU to Ivan's for flashing.
I sent it out on February 03 from Canada Post, and it cost me $39.44 Canadian insured for 800 dollars. Then I received it on February 16th. From my credit card statement I had paid $555.78 Canadian for the service and shipping back to me. Total cost 39.44 + 555.78 = $595.22 Canadian.
Hope this helps someone as "I" had no idea as to how much it was going to cost me. I might add I didn't think it was so bad and am glad I did it. Of course I can't try it yet, still snow and salt for us here.
Arnold

[MorganB]

Originally Posted by Vulcanrider03

From a Canuck to another..cost me pretty well the same last spring,,, u will love the performance

Ottawa, Ont

Ditto re: cost...and so worth it!

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[buckey1313]

Yea we are waiting for the warm weather here to get more use of that great Ivanized Product. I know you all will love it for sure.

[mbarr10]

Looks Expensive on the surface. What is the actual US Dollar cost? Would it save any to ship to the US then have someone reship to Ivan? Then back again?

[tonik]

So that's 450 US, and includes shipping. Not that much more than doing it in the US really.

[SUMMITRIC]

I still haven't done the ivan thing... bike is tucked in behind the snowmobile right now .... priorities, you know.
Can't wait til spring and ivanize the big red cherrybomb

[Fullcircle]

I may have Ivan do my ECU after warrantee expires. Have 5 months of winter to send it in so I wont have any extra down time. I do all my major maintenance during the snow months.

[buckey1313]

Fullcircle you might as well send it in now. I doubt if the gear heads at a Kawasaki shop will ever know it has been Ivanized as all he does is put a sticker on the ECU and engrave a invoice number on the case. It is all hidden away anyways unless you would have a problem with ECU they would never pull the case out and see that it has been Ivanized.

I would do it now get it back for spring you will be much happier camper having had it done.

[Fullcircle]

As I have a 2015, noticing the O2 sensor disconnected is a dead giveaway.

Not to start a debate here, but I have been a mechanic for one of the big 3 manufactures for 27 years. In that time I have seen and been involved in denying warrantee on several vehicles due to "performance enhancement devices", especially on diesel vehicles. All 3 are very specific that if they are installed all powertrain warrantee is void.

I can wait.

[rozie]

Im in the same boat as fullcircle. I made the mistake of asking my dealer about piggyback tuners and Ivans flash. he told me he has no problem with the piggyback tuners, but if he finds out I had the ECU flashed he will make me deal with kawasaki personaly before doing any warranty work on ANY part of the bike!! wether he is right or wrong, I have no choise but to wait for the warranty to expire or take a chance that nothing breaks. this dealer is the only one within 400 miles. I have warranty until sept. 2019.
Ive only been back to the dealership twice since then for the first service and for a new rear tire. I do my own oil changes since then.

[JD Hog]

I have been very lucky with my local dealer here in town. He has no problem with the reflash and I remind him not to plug in the 02Sensor when he works on it.

[Zeineth]

I sent mine last spring from near Kingston Ontario to Ivan. Cost about the same at roughly $600 Canadian. Mine is a 2014 Voyager. I have about 15,000 kms on the new tune. Kawi should have done this from the factory!! Fuel mileage I didn't see much if any improvement, but performance improvement is off the chart. I ride allot two up and also pull a Bushtek trailer. So much better then the first summer when i rode to Arizona two up with the trailer. Not complaining about the ride or performance then but the bike pulls much better now. has more torque at highway speed with all the extra weight. if your on the fence send it in now and have it back in and ready for first ride so your not having to wait and stare at your ride while others are riding.

But I will say if I do ride conservatively, and stay off the highway I can get 330 kms (204 mile) to a tank. That's pulling to gas hoping it doesn't run out.

[Fullcircle]

Since we are on the topic of Ivan's flash.

I have no interest in changing the exhaust or intake on my bike. Is the flash really going to make much of a power difference? Or will I mostly notice improved drivability?

[Zkovach]

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My Kawasaki VN1700 ECU programming (Re-Flash) includes the following:

1) Fix all inherent fueling problems inside the ECU.
(the ones that cannot be fixed with an external fuel tuner.
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2) Disable fuel cut
a) Gets rid of poor throttle transitions from closed throttle.

b) Gets rid of annoying popping and banging during decel and also jerky response when re-applying the throttle from closed.

c) Throttle modulation is noticeably improved over what can be achieved with a fuel tuner alone.

d) Dramatic improvement upon re-application from closed throttle (in all riding conditions).


3) Close AIS valve electronically
No need for block-off plates for air injection system.

4) Cooling Fan comes on at 200 degrees and goes off at 188


5) Re-program Kawasaki ETV (Electronic Throttle Valve) for linear throttle opening and remove power restrictions
(Responds and feels just like a cable throttle)

a) This allows a more sensitive throttle that is easy to control.
If you ask for 10% throttle opening, you get 10% throttle opening

b) Works well with stock or aftermarket throttle tubes

c) Allows full 100% throttle opening whenever you open the throttle, just like a cable throttle.


6 ) Complete custom re-curve of ignition timing
a) Gets rid of part throttle timing retarder for more response and less vibration when cruising and moderate acceleration.

b) Gets rid of ignition timing issues that are unique to the VN1700's

c) Set timing for maximium power and driveability across the entire rpm range & all throttle positions

d) Adjust timing to be the same for all gears.

7) Reduced heavy engine braking on decel.
More relaxed gear changes and throttle modulation at all speeds.

8) Reduced running temperatures.

9) All power limiters removed

10) All driveability inhibitors removed

11) Free upgrades when/if we make improvements.

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(shipping not included)

13) Anything that compromises performance and/or driveability is eliminated.
---- External fuel tuner not needed for most (95%) setups !!

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Dyno tuning not necessary !!

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