Hall agin yet another question I’ve been watching a few videos of the flapper mod am I right in thinking that I can just plug in the servo eliminator and that’s it job done the flap stays open or do you have to strip the cables or motor out (I don’t really want to take the motor out ) thx in advance
That's it. Ensure that the flap is in the default open position, I wired mine in place just to be sure.
Think of the servo eliminator as the “shhh” button for your flapper, it tells the ECU everything’s fine while your exhaust lives its best, wide-open life. No need to rip out the motor unless you’re on a diet plan for the bike
hi bumpkin sorry if this sounds daft how do you know it’s open and which servo eliminator do you recommend thx
Can't you just remove the cables. Motor does its thing and ecu is none the wiser. The default position for the valve should be fail open.
Whilst this is true the servo, allowed to operate without the resistance of the valve return spring will result in an error on your dash.
It's open by default against the valve return spring. Removing the silencer, a relatively easy task (three small screws for the black cover and then the nut for the clamp that attaches the silencer). You can then look down the pipe into the CAT box and see the valve right in front of you. With a torch, in your garage, you should even be able to view this through the silencer without removing it. The cheapest way is to remove the actuating cable and wind an appropriately sized coil spring into the end to emulate the valve return spring. Otherwise use a Healtech eliminator.
In theory yes. Though if you have a sticky exhaust valve, the spindle can seize, it maybe stuck partially closed. If bike is running fine right now and not hesitating or feeling bogged down over 5000rpm then you're likely all good, you can just fit the eliminator. If you have a seized spindle the indicator on the dash will probably be on. Some remove the flap from the spindle, some (like me on my 1260S) wire the valve open, though the spring will hold it open. My PP is like this I think, should have checked when changing rear tyre recently but forgot. I have the Healtech eliminator fitted by the previous owner, the Healtech from my 1260S was sold on here about a month ago.
Thx bumpkin I’ve ordered a heal tech no problems with the bike I’ve looked down the exhaust and it’s open so I assume all good to just fit the eliminator thx
I've been following this thread (plus the other one about throttle spacers). I bought both this week and can confirm they are easy to fit, and make a difference. Especially when giving it the beans in sport mode...... , low speed riding through 30mph villages is much easier as well.
I've been able to sort my 2014 1200 GT thanks to this thread. I've had the Healtech ESE for a few months and meant to install it when I had the bike apart to do the Desmo service over the winter. Thinking I was going to have to have the servo motor out, I thought I'd put it off until i had more time. I remembered seeing the flap when IO had my can off to change wheel, and noticed it was closed, but thought it was normal until i read this thread and saw that the default position should be open. I got my OBDStar out, connected to the bike and tried to set the valve to 50% open - could hear the motor move, but the flap wasn't moving. At this point I'll mention that I've owned the bike for 18 months, and always been a touch underwhelmed by it's performance. It's only my second bike, so I don't have the experience that most have, but I has never felt as quick as my Monster 821. I don't ride high in the revs, but the few times I've tried to take it up there it would just sort of stop at about 7k. I just put it down to being a heavier bike, and perhaps not meant to be as sporty as something like my Monster. Anyway, I removed the spring and disconnected the bowden cable, then manually opened up the flap, putting the end can back on. As soon as I started up the bike I could tell the difference. I took it out for a ride and my goodness the performance... it turns out I have been riding my multi for 18 months and 5000 miles with the flap seized closed! Not only does it now sound incredible but I can now enjoy the bike as it's meant to be ridden, hearing and feeling that rush as it goes over 10k. It's a bike transformed, and I love it! Thanks everyone on the thread for showing me the way and letting me figure this out
The glorious 1260, so much room for improvement. Get rid of the evap unit next for a little weight saving and low down smoothness. The latter may be a placebo
Hi can I ask where you've ordered it from as im struggling to find one in stock. Also where exactly does the Healtech plug into please.
I ordered it on eBay from dr bikes it plugs in under the seat on the right hand side of you where sat on the bike if you have a look on YouTube there’s a couple of videos which will help
