Hi Guys,
Just wanted to update this thread. I pulled the trigger on a Rapid Bike Evo module. I ordered it from Motovation USA--I love those guys!
It arrived in 2 days and took me about 2.5 hours to install. Mainly because I've never removed the tank before and the two hoses on the front, port side of the tank were a pain. I should've just removed them from the source in hindsight.
1) The Installation
I removed the two bolts that hold the tank and steering dampner on. I loosened, but not removed, the center bolt that holds the tank clamp. I lifted the tank and hit the rubber "bump stop" deal. I lifted further and got past it but the hoses kept snagging. I used needle nose pliers from the starboard side and removed the spring clams and removed the hoses. This is a PITA!
I then plugged the unit inline per the detailed instructions and ran the wires as neatly and unobrusivley as I could to all the connection points. I tried to mount the unit, itself, under the seat compartment area with no joy. There just is not any room. Also, the rubber surface on the port side, inside the trelis frame, where the directions suggest to mount the unit on the R kept slipping and the provided velcro adhesive was not holding to that surface for any reason. I removed my undertail and looked for a place to mount it there but my LED loads were already mounted there so, again, no joy. I drilled 4 small holes on the undertray--right above the rear shock--and ran zip ties through the holes. I secured the unit on the exterior, above the rear shock.
I attached the provided USB cable and rant that to the inside of the underseat. I can now just remove my seat and use the USB cable should I need to.
2. Laptop Connection and Firmware Update.
I tried to connect with my laptop and was having connection issues. I emailed Motovation and also called Rapid Bike directly. They are ON TOP OF THEIR GAME!
Motovation advised there is no "need" to connect, just plug-in and ride! And ride A LOT! I like that idea.
However, my OCD needed validation that the most current firmware was on my unit. So, I called Rapid Bike.
Their customer service is TOP NOTCH. They were already aware of the problem. There is glitch with Win10 and she sent me a driver instantly. That was this morning. After work, I will go home and plug in, just to satisfy my OCD.
3. Misc.
On a side note, I got this unit because I KNOW my free flowing SC exhaust has my bike running lean. Our bikes are super lean from the factory as it is. My bike stalled in very hot conditions at idle so I pulled the trigger and bought this. However! Rapid Bike informs me that the unit does not mess with anything belwo 3300 RPMs. So, if I do have an issue with my idle in high heat conditions then it is something Ducati and I need to iron out. I'll be calling my stealership this week.
4. Riding
I haven't been able to ride it yet. I'm on "light and limited duty" and doc says no gym or motorcycle for about a week. I'll be sure to update you guys more once I'm able to ride.
For now, I would totally buy this thing again. Both, the dealer and manufacturer's customer service is very reassuirng that I purchased a quality product and that they both stand behind my purchase and their product!