(I'm slightly off topic once again as this is the Decel flash not the EVO)
I noticed the first time I
stopped started
at off from a stop sign at the end of my block that there was more oomph off of the line or on start up after obtaining Steve's flash. I would have noticed it sooner than that except I have a down hill departure down and out of my driveway. I have (or so it seems to me) too much play or slack in my drive line to say that it is much smoother at slow speeds than the original or the Guhl flashes. I get a jerk no matter what from off throttle to even just barely on throttle. I don't have any smoother shifting than I had before, nor can I understand how any FI changes could effect same if one uses the clutch for shifting (which I do) so I assume that everyone (including SISF) is referring to smoother up shifting by merely applying slight up pressure to the shifter and closing the throttle to complete the shift. Like I said, I almost never do that.
Negatives: none other than cost, but the cost seems justified to me and not unreasonable. I also thought it was nice that a hefty discount was offered for a reflash when the EVO flash was released.
Positives: 1) I recommend this flash (OK, technically I can only recommend the Decel flash because that's the one I have) for those riding two-up frequently and especially for two-up riding the older C14s with the taller 1st gear. Taking off from a stop is much easier in my opinion with Steve's flash and it will, I'm sure, require less throttle and less clutch slipping for start ups when riding two-up.
2) Mine accelerates like a scalded cat. However to be honest this is the highest performance bike I've ever owned/ridden so I recall having that same opinion when it was new and not yet reflashed.
If a new one comes out, I'll buy you lunch.
Quoted, and witnessed, and saved!
However, with the current trends of Harley mania, older riders switching to lighter bikes, Sport Touring in somewhat of a decline (my perception anyway), and in general younger adults not much interested in anything that you can't activate without a somewhat gay looking (not that there is anything wrong with that) finger swipe....it seems more likely that Mama Kaw will cancel the C14 rather than replace it with a newer upgraded model. I hope that doesn't happen, but just in case..does anyone want to buy my lunch if it does?
