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 Welcome to Woolich Racing |
Welcome and thank you for your interest in Woolich Racing products!
We sell products that allow you to reflash your motorcycle's ECU, so that you can tune your bike to the limit and achieve the best possible performance. Woolich Racing also offers a selection of 'Race Tools' to further increase the capabilities of your motorcycle, these including Quickshifter/Autoblipper for clutchless gear changing, Launch Control and more. To tune your bike with the Woolich Racing Software, you (or your tuner) will need to purchase: - An interface (USB or Log Box)
- Harness (either on-bike, or bench) (Some models also need an extension harness)
- Bin File (the standard binary file flashed to your ECU, and Key (licence) to tune 1 bike)
You will also need a PC to install the software and connect the interface to. This allows you to tune your bike an unlimited number of times. The hardware, and software we provide allows the maps in the ECU, to be changed by you or your Tuner. Changing the maps allows the adjustment of the air-fuel ratio to a safer mixture when changing the exhaust on a stock bike, as well as changing the ignition timing, and a host of other maps and settings. A skilled tuner is required to get the correct mixture at all RPM's, and throttle positions. A Tuning shop will normally put the bike on a dyno, and monitor the air-fuel ratio while running the bike through the RPM's. They then make changes to the fuel maps based on the results, and 'tune' your bike. For some models this can be done with the basic USB Package without removing the ECU from the bike. Other models require the ECU to be pulled out of the bike to be flashed using a bench harness. For most customers, they will prefer to take their bike to a dyno tuner to tune their motorcycle, but if you are willing to spend the time to learn how to tune your bike, and to spend the time iterating the tune to achieve a desired result, buying your own kit could be a great investment. These Support Center articles may also be of interest to you:
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| 2021 CBR650R/CB650R ECU Harnesses |
This article specifically relates to 2021 Honda CBR650R and CB650R models. These models cause some confusion when trying to select the correct harness to use to connect the Woolich Racing Communication Interface (Log Box or USB) to the ECU as there are 3 different versions of the 2021 CBR650R/CB650R models.
The information below helps to identify which version you have and then to understand which harness you will need to flash the ECU. #1. Has the old Honda 4 pin diagnostic plug.
This one can be flashed using the Honda Harness Type 1 (on bike), or the Honda Bench Harness Type 1.
This is usually found on a 2020 model that was sold in 2021.
#2. Has the new small 6 pin red diagnostic plug (Euro5 standard), but still uses the single wire K-Line for communications. The diagnostic plug has 4 wires (Black/blue, Orange/white, Brown, Green) This one can be read using the Honda Bench Harness Type 1, OR a Honda On-Bike Harness Type 1 with the Honda Diagnostic Converter Type 1. The grey ECU plug on this model is wired like this. 
#3. Has the new small 6 pin red diagnostic plug (Euro5 standard), but uses a new protocol to talk to the ECU. The diagnostic plug has 5/6 wires, (Black/blue, Brown, Red, White, Green). This one can now also be flashed but requires the UNIVERSAL HARNESS TYPE 4 to do it on the bike or Honda Type 12 Bench Harness for off the bike. The Grey ECU plug on this model is wired like this.
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| Writing to Harley Davidson ECUs |
Harley Davidson ECUs are technically a little different to those from other manufacturers and so there are some key points to be aware in order to avoid potential problems. Most models of ECU from other manufacturers can be written to using a stock bin file with the same part number as the ECU and the bike will run fine. Harley Davidson ECUs require that the bin file first be read from the ECU using the Woolich Racing Tuned (WRT) software and that this file is then subsequently used as the starting point for any modification and is subsequently written back to the ECU.
Writing a stock bin file to a Harley Davidson directly from the Woolich Racing Tuned (WRT) software without first reading your own ECU can cause permanent damage!
You can only write to a Harley Davidson ECU with a Bin File that has been read out from the same bike.
Please use a copy of the backup file as your starting Bin File as described below.
Harley Davidson use the same electronics platform and ECU across many models. Woolich Racing categorizes the Harley Davidson models into groups (e.g. Softail, Sportster etc.) as often the differences between individual models within a group is cosmetic or frame related. The ECU part numbers for Harley Davidson are then shared across several models so are not always unique like they are for other manufacturers.
In order to write to your Harley Davidson ECU, please follow these steps:
- Before writing to the ECU, read out the bin file from your ECU and save the file to a known location on your computer.
- Do not modify this file!
Once the bin file has been read click 'File' > 'Save', and save the file as your MASTER BACKUP file. - Use this file as starting point that you can always revert to should you want to return your ECU to stock.
- It is a good idea to use the Motorcycle VIN as the filename to easily identify it in the future.
- Create a backup copy of the bin file that you read out in Step 1 above
Save this file as your TUNING file. Use this bin file for all changes made during tuning You must only use this saved TUNING file for tuning/setting changes, and writing back to the ECU. - If you make significant changes then it is a good idea to save versions of the bin file at stages which you can easily revert to if you have problems later
- When you have finished making changes to the tuning and would like to write them to the ECU, be sure to load the tuned bin file created in Step 2 above
- Write to the ECU normally.
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| Idle Speed Adjustment for Early Model Yamaha YZF-R1/R6 |
Most modern motorcycles use an ECU (Engine Control Unit) to control all
engine parameters including the idle speed (RPM). The Woolich
Racing Tuned software
allows us modify the bin file used by the ECU and thereby modify specific
parameters, including the idle RPM on most supported motorcycle models.
Many recent models of motorcycle like the 2020-2023
Yamaha YZF-R1 series allow for the idle speed to be controlled directly by
setting a numerical value in the ‘Advanced Settings’ of the Woolich
Racing Tuned software
as shown below:
Earlier Yamaha YZF-R series models (eg. -R1, -R3, -R6) did not allow
direct control of the idle RPM but did allow modification via specific changes
made to certain maps. This article
explains how to modify the Idle RPM of these models by changing the available
maps.
The examples provided below show screenshots of the Woolich
Racing Tuned software using the 2006-2007 Yamaha YZF-R6 as an example. The idle speed of other early model YZF-R
models will use similar changes however the capabilities will vary slightly
from model to model.
In general there are three ways to control the idle speed of the
2006-2007 Yamaha YZF-R6.
The first method is to apply the ‘Gear Idle’ speed to all gears, this
idle is significantly higher than the idle speed when in neutral. 
The second method is to make adjustments to the map ‘Coolant Temperature
Idle Compensation’ which is found under the ‘Other Maps’ of the Woolich
Racing Tuned software. This map allows modification of
the idle speed based on the engine temperature as the bike is warming up. Note that when the bike is warm the values in
the right-hand column will be used.
In this map the column headers show temperature and the row headers show
the nominal engine RPM. The values in
the cells are the set RPM values divided by 100, ie. a value of 12.5 indicates
1250 RPM. This can be particularly
useful for colder climates where the engine can run ‘rough’ when trying to
start at very low temperatures.
The third method to adjust the idle RPM is to
modify the ignition timing in the idle region, ie. at low RPM and low throttle
(TPS). Making small increases to the
ignition advance (BTDC) to the lower left corner of this map will result in an
increase in idle RPM. Please note that
small changes here of only 1 or 2 degrees should be made and tested by writing
to the ECU and running the engine before making further changes are made. ie. small changes in the ignition timing do
result in significant changes in engine speed (RPM).
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| Wheel Speed Adjustment and Correction |
Most modern motorcycles measure the rotation of both front and rear wheels and use this to calculate the speed that the motorcycle is travelling. The speed calculation depends on the size of the wheel and tyre and if the wheels or tyres are changed then the speed calculation may no longer be correct. In these cases it is useful to adjust the speed calculation and some motorcycle ECUs allows for this by using a correction factor as shown below for a Yamaha 2020-2023 YZF-R1.
These factors are multiplied by the rotation frequency to calculate the speed. Bigger tyres have bigger factors and therefore higher speed if rotating at the same frequency.
If your new tyres have a circumference which is 10% larger than the current ones, the factor will need to be increased by 10%. If the circumference of the new tyres are 5% smaller then the factor will need to be reduced by 5%.
If the tyres are changed on the bike then it is necessary to calculate the circumference (not the radius or diameter) of the new and old tyres. These are then used to calculate a percentage change in the circumference and this is then applied to the current correction factor(s).
The circumference of the tyre can be measured directly using a tape measure or a piece of string etc, alternatively it can be calculated if the tyre dimensions are known as shown below.
The following example shows how to calculate the tyre circumference for a YZF-R1:
YZF-R1 Stock Standard Tyres:
Front: 120/70-17: Nominal width = 120mm Aspect ratio = 70%, this means that sidewall height = 70% of nominal width = 0.7 x 120 = 84 mm Diameter of tyre inner rim = 17 inches = 431.8 mm
Tyre outside radius = 431.8/2 + 84 = 299.9 mm Tyre diameter = 431.8 + (84 x 2) = 599.8 mm
Circumference = 2 x pi x r = pi x d = 1884.3
Rear : 190/55-17: Nominal width = 190mm Aspect ration = 55%, this means that sidewall height = 55% of nominal width = 0.55 x 190 = 104.5 mm Diameter of tyre inner rim = 17 inches = 431.8 mm
Tyre outside radius = 431.8/2 + 104.5 = 320.4 mm Tyre diameter = 431.8 + (104.5 x 2) = 640.8 mm
Circumference = 2 x pi x r = pi x d = 2013.1
As circumference = pi x d, we only need to know the increase in total diameter to calculate the correct factor for different tyres. If the tyre diameter increases by 5% then the correction factor should be increased by 5% also.
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| Woolich Racing Tuned - Data Viewer |
The Woolich Racing Tuned software allows you to read and write to your ECU but also includes a lot of other features for reviewing logged data in order to optimise the tuning. The Data Viewer is a tool which allows you to open logged files of Engine Data and view these and perform some other useful functions. This article described how to use the Data Viewer effectively to get the most out of this software tool.
To open the tool you can click on the 'Data Viewer' button in the main window of the Woolich Racing Tuned software as shown below:
Once you have opened the Data Viewer you will need to open a previously logged file containing Engine Data. These files are saved to the micro SD card of the Log Box and can be opened using the 'Open Log File' button as shown below:
Once you have opened the Log File you should see the data displayed on screen, the example in the image below is for data logged on a 2016 MT-10:
Configuring the Data Display
In the image above we can see two graphs; the first shows AFR, TPS% and ETV and the second shows RPM, Gear and Manifold Pressure. The data displayed can be freely configured by selecting File > Configuration as shown below:
The software will then display the 'Data Log Viewer Configuration' as shown below:
This window can be used to modify the number of graphs displayed and the the parameters displayed on each graph including the colours of the different data traces. It is also possible to adjust the Y-axis for any of the data traces on the graphs and this configuration will be saved when you click on the 'OK' button.
Navigating Through the Data
The graph data can be navigated in a number of ways using either the buttons on the bottom of the Data Viewer window or the mouse wheel. The various arrow buttons on the bottom of this window allow you to jump forward or backward through the data while the '+' and '-' buttons allow you to zoom in and out.
The mouse pointer can be moved around the graphs and the data values will be displayed on screen for the specific time period where the mouse is located. If rotate the mouse wheel down you can scroll forward through the data, rotating the mouse wheel up moves backwards through the data.
Zooming in and out can also be performed by holding down the 'Ctrl' button on your keyboard while rotating the mouse wheel up or down. This allows you to quickly select and view different regions of interest and zoom in on them to review the data.
Selecting a Range of Data
A useful feature is the ability to select a specific range of logged data and this can be exported to an xml file or exported directly into AutoTune as described below. To select the start of the data range you can simply click anywhere on the graph with the left mouse button. You will see the starting time value that you selected displayed on the bottom right under 'Export Timespan'. To define the end of the time range you can hold down a 'Shift' button on the keyboard and left-click on the graph again. You will then see a second time added to the 'Export Timespan' which should now define a specific time range as shown below. If you need to adjust the start or end times you can simply repeat the process above.
Note that if you click the left mouse button on the graph the start time will be set and the end time will be erased - if you export data in this state the entire data set will be exported as there is no valid range selected.
Exporting a Range of Data to AutoTune
A new and very useful feature of the Data Viewer is the ability to select a specific range of logged data before exporting this directly to AutoTune. The AutoTune feature has always allowed users to load a Log File (File > Open Log File) however this loads the entire Log File into AutoTune and sometimes we do not necessarily want to include the whole data set. This is especially useful for large data logs where not all of the data is always useful and you might like to eg. select dyno pulls for specific gears only. By selecting a valid range of data and then selecting File > Export to AutoTune (as shown below) the data will be automatically exported to the AutoTune window where the AFR data will be displayed as shown below:
The data exported into AutoTune can then be used as normal to modify the fuel maps to achieve Target AFR values, except in this way the AutoTune only uses the data that was selected and exported from the Data Viewer.
Exporting a Range of Data to an xml file
Another useful feature is the ability to select a specific range of logged data which can be exported to an xml file for eg. analysis with another software package. After selecting a valid data range using the method described above, you simply select File > Export to XML (or press Ctrl + E) and then provide a filename and location to save the file. Only the selected time range will be exported so it is possible to export several smaller ranges from a larger data log file. These exported XML files can also be imported again by selecting File > Open and then selecting the appropriate *.xml file.
Data Viewer - Live
The Data Viewer can also be opened directly from the Engine Data window while viewing live data which offers a useful alternative to viewing only the current values. The Engine Data is updated several times per second so always shows the current measured values, while the Data Viewer shows the complete history by graphing the Engine Data against time.
Data Viewer - Live can be started from the Engine Data window by clicking on the button as shown below:
This will open the Data Viewer which is populated with live Engine Data and graphed using time as the x-axis, these plots are updated in real time allowing you to monitor changes on the bike. These graphs can be fully customised to display various parameters as described above under 'Configuring the Data Display'
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| Overview of the WRT Software - Video Tutorial *RECOMMENDED VIEWING* |
This video provides an overview of the Woolich Racing Tuned software which can be used to tune your bike and get the best performance out of it. It shows in simple steps how it can be used to to edit various maps and settings including Fuel maps, Ignition maps, Limiters, Race Tools and Advanced Settings among others before finally writing the new settings to your ECU.
This video is also available in other languages as shown below:
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| What are you able to adjust in the ECU with the Woolich Racing Tuned software? |
The Woolich Racing Tuned software allows you to make changes to the software and maps, and then flash the changes to the ECU on your bike. Below is a list of maps and setting you may be able to adjust. Please note that features and functions vary between make and model.
Note: Features vary per make and model.
To find out exactly what Woolich Racing Tuned features are available for your bike, please review the Bin File Definitions for your model. You can do that by going to our Products page,
clicking on the picture that represents your Make of bike (i.e. Suzuki, Kawasaki or Yamaha), then the Model/Year relevant to you. Then, from either within the flashing package at the top of the page, or the individual Bin File Definition
at the bottom, click to reveal the current features available. We’re adding to these lists all the time, including advanced features like Quickshifter. Be sure to subscribe to our email updates to be notified when these new functions are added.
To learn more about these maps and how to adjust them, please review the Woolich Racing Tuned (WRT) video tutorials, and/or the Tuning with the WRT Software section of the Support Center.
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| The File menu in the WRT software - Video Tutorial |
This video explains the options available on the File Menu in the Woolich Racing Tuned (WRT) software.
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| Account menu in the WRT software - Video Tutorial |
This video explains the various functions of the Account Menu in the Woolich Racing Tuned software.
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| Settings available in the WRT software - Video Tutorial |
This video demonstrates the various functions available within the Settings of the Woolich Racing Tuned
Software.
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| Shortcut Keys for Editing Maps in Woolich Racing Tuned software |
The following shortcut keys can be used when editing maps in the Woolich Racing Tuned software.
A group of cells in a Map can be selected with the mouse as follows:
- Move the cursor to the first cell
- Hold down the left mouse button
- Drag the mouse until the required cells are selected
Selecting a group of cells by holding down the mouse button and dragging
Individual Cells can be selected as follows:
- Move the cursor to a cell
- Hold down the 'Ctrl' key
- Click on the Cell with the left mouse button
- Continue to hold down the 'Ctrl' key while clicking additional cells with the left mouse button
Selecting multiple cells using 'Ctrl' key
Keyboard shortcuts
Cut, Copy and Paste |
| 'Ctrl' + 'A' |
Select all cells in a map |
| 'Ctrl' + 'C' |
Copy selected cells |
| 'Ctrl' + 'V' |
Paste cells, select the top left cell where you would like the cells pasted then press 'Ctrl' +
'V' |
Undo and Redo| Ctrl' + 'Z' | Undo previous change | | 'Ctrl' + 'Y' | Redo previous change after using 'undo' |
|
Changing Values in a Map |
| Number Keys (1, 2, 3...0) |
Press a number key and the selected cells will be increased by the corresponding percentage e.g. press 4 and the selected cells will be increased by 4% |
| 'Ctrl' + Number Keys (1, 2, 3...0) |
Hold down the 'Ctrl' key then press a number key and the selected cells will be decreased by the corresponding percentage e.g. Hold down 'Ctrl' key and press 4 and the selected cells will be decreased by 4% |
| 'Ctrl' + 'S' |
Smooth a range of cells by selecting the cells, then press 'Ctrl' + 's' keys |
| 'S' |
Set the same value into a range of cells by selecting the cells, then press 's' key, a dialogue box will appear where you can enter a value, click OK to set the selected cells to the value |
| '+' |
Add 1 to the selected cells |
| '-' |
Subtract 1 from the selected cells |
| '*' |
Increase selected cells by 5% |
| '/' |
Decrease selected cells by 5% |
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| Using WRT Software in remote locations |
Preparations in using Woolich Racing Software when in remote places.
Please note: these instructions are relevant to all models in the Woolich Racing Software, except for 2016+ ZX-10R, ZX10RR, Ninja H2/ H2R and 2017+ ZX14R. You will still be able to log and view data for these models, but you cannot write the ECU with any changes without an internet connection.
*2020 Update: All bin files where the model begins with 2020, or newer, will now require an internet connection for every ECU flash.
Before travelling you should perform the following. • Have a laptop that has an ACTIVE Woolich Racing Account. • Ensure that you are already logged in to the software. • Open and close the software to check for updates and check for firmware updates on your interface. • While you still have an internet connection, ensure you have clicked on the ‘Account’ drop-down menu, and selected ‘Download Bin File Definitions’ and 'Download Keys' to ensure you have all your keys available to you. can read and write to the ECU. • Turn off wi-fi on the laptop so the software won’t try and look for an internet connection.
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| Harness Installation (On Bike Harness) |
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| Opening Bin File Definitions - Video Tutorial |
This short video demonstrates how to open a new bin file in the Woolich Racing Tuned software. It also
shows the process of purchasing a bin file definition from the Woolich Racing website.
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| Which ECU Part Number should I choose? |
Every vehicle ECU is unique to a specific vehicle and has a unique part number which allows us to identify which vehicle a particular ECU is for. If you are going to write to the ECU using the WRT software it is critical that the correct part number is selected, writing the ECU with the wrong part number can damage the ECU permanently.
To determine which ECU Part Number (ie. which Bin File Definition) to use for your particular ECU - Connect your harness and Interface to the ECU
- Connect the Interface to your computer via USB cable
- Ensure the v3 Interface is in normal operation mode
- Switch should be in the right-hand side position
- The green LED will be on constantly while in an idle state.
- If using an older (eg. v2) device, put the device into 'Read/Write' mode
- Switch should be in the right-hand side position
- The red LED will be ON
- In the WRT software select the menu "Tools" > "Read Part Number and Serial Number", this will read the ECU Part Number and Serial Number from the ECU.
You will be able to see exactly which Bin File is in the ECU and use this Bin File as your starting point for further tuning.
Note: The Read Serial Number function is not available for all models of ECU, some of the Denso ECU's are not able to be read from the main ECU connectors, so the Read Part Number and Serial Number option is not available. If this is the case you can determine which ECU Part number to use by inspecting the Part Number on the ECU (see below).
There are usually several ECU Part numbers listed for a particular model of bike.e.g. 32920-21H50_DJ0HSE01 32920-21H50_DJ0HSE51
21175-0082_F569146E 21175-0082_F569154E
The part number is made up of 3 sections:
Manufacturer Identifier: - Suzuki: 32920-21H60_DJ0HSE00
- Kawasaki: 21175-0082_F569146E
ECU Part Number: - Suzuki: 32920-21H60_DJ0HSE00
- Kawasaki: 21175-0082_F569146E
Bin File Serial Number: - Suzuki: 32920-21H50_DJ0HSE00
- Kawasaki: 21175-0082_F569146E
The Manufacturer Identifier and ECU Part Number are either stamped into the plastic case of the ECU or on a sticker on the ECU. The Bin File Serial Number is not visible externally, it is in the bin file inside the ECU.
NOTE: For some ECU's like BMW's, V4/V2 platform Ducati's, Harley Davidsons, and some new-generation Suzuki's like the 2021+ Hayabusa, 2021+ GSX-S 1000 and GSX-8S, the part number can only be found by using the software to check the part number. For BMW and Harley Davidson ECU's, you must use a readout file from the ECU as the basis for flashing the ECU. You cannot flash a stock file opened directly from WRT.
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| Why are there several Bin File Definitions listed for a ECU Part Number? |
There are quite often multiple revisions of Bin Files that are released for a particular ECU Part Number. When this is the case you will see an ECU Part number listed with the revision number following the part number. On the ECU itself you would only see 21175-1426, and not the revision number following it.
For example: 21175-1426_ FG3273C and 21175-1426_ RG3273C are both valid part numbers for the same ECU.
In this case the 'RG' version is a post-recall bin file revision of this ECU part number, and therefore is the most up-to-date version. So for this particular example if you have a 21175-1426 ECU, it would be safe to flash either the FG or RG version of this part number.
The best way to determine which Bin File revision is inside your ECU is to use Tools > Read Part Number and Serial Number (requires you to open a bin file first).
Then you can Read ECU, and load the Bin File that is currently in the ECU into the Woolich Racing Tuned software. If we do not currently have the Bin File, the Woolich Racing Tuned software will prompt you to send the bin file through to Woolich Racing so we can add it to the software and then Open a Support Ticket to inform us you have submitted a new file.
We like to ensure that you have access to all of the Bin Files for a particular model so you can always flash your ECU back to stock. You will not be able to Write to the ECU until you have sent us the Bin File.
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| Bin File Configuration (Map Unification) in WRT |
The Fuel and Ignition maps in the ECU allow you to edit down to the Individual Cylinder Maps. There can also be Group Maps which provide other groupings of Fuel and Ignition Maps e.g. Gear Groups or Upper and Lower Injectors. When editing maps and/or using the Woolich Racing AutoTune it is much easier to work with a unified set of maps. This allows you to edit one map and the changes are applied to all of the associated maps.
If you unify Fuel Cylinder maps, when you edit the Fuel Maps you will only need to change one Fuel Map and the changes will be applied to all of the cylinder maps. You can configure Fuel and Ignition map unification settings in the "Bin File Configuration" screen shown below. You can gain access to this screen by clicking on the "Configuration" button on the main screen in WRT.
'Bin File Configuration' window showing Fuel/Ignition Map Unification settings
Unifying and 'Maintain cylinder offset' presents you with one map to change, and the software handles the differences between the individual cylinders automatically. If the factory setup is for each cylinder to get a different amount of fuel, then the software will handle all those differences in the background, and you just need to change one map. Unifying and setting it to a particular cylinder, also presents you with one map to change, but will make all cylinders use that same cylinder's map. Any changes are applied across all cylinders evenly, with the same values (same map for all cylinders). This video shows you how to use the Bin File Configuration section of the Woolich Racing Tuned software to unify fuel and ignition maps for easier editing.
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| Modifying Maps - General Map Features & Hotkeys |
In this Support Center Item we will explore the features that are available in all WRT maps, including fuel, ignition, other maps and RaceTools maps. Using these hotkeys will be more convenient than using the mouse to click on the buttons, particularly if you are using a trackpad on a laptop.
At the top left corner you will see a default adjustment value of 5.0%. This is the value that is used to alter the selected cells when you click the ‘Add’ or ‘Subtract’ buttons. You can also change this from a percentage change to an absolute value change by clicking the drop-down menu and choosing '+/-'.
Keyboard Number Shortcuts
Instead of using the buttons on screen in the WRT software, you can also use the number keys on the top of the keyboard or the Number Pad. Pressing these buttons will make an addition to the cell as a percentage of the existing value.
Holding Ctrl while pressing that number will subtract that number as a percentage of the existing value
Example:
A: Pressing ‘5’ will add 5% to the existing value
Pressing '5' Turns into >
B: If instead we press Ctrl + ‘8’, it will subtract 8% from the existing value
Pressing 'Ctrl' + '8' Turns into >
Using ‘Copy’ will copy your selected cells, and ‘Paste’ will paste all of the cells that you selected. You can undo and redo your changes at any time. The standard windows shortcuts for Copy (Ctrl+C), Paste (Ctrl+V), Undo (Ctrl+Z) and Redo (Ctrl+Y) will also work in the WRT software.
If you click the ‘Set Values’ button (or press the 'S' key), a window will appear that will allow you to input a specific value.
Smoothing (not available in RaceTools maps):
The ‘Smooth’ button will reduce the difference between cells in the map. If you only select one cell, using the Smooth feature will smooth the entire map. When you select multiple cells, the ‘Smooth’ feature will apply an algorithmic function in order to ‘even out’ or smooth the values based on the values in the cells chosen. You can see the effect of the smoothing function by looking at the results in the 3D graph. Here you can see in the 3D graph that smoothing an area will reduce the difference between the cells selected. You can use the Smooth feature multiple times, but each additional time it is used there will be a reduced smoothing effect as the values converge towards each other. The Smoothing function can be applied in any type of map except for RaceTools maps.
In the screenshots below we are looking at the values added to the 'Value Trim' tab.
We can select a different are of cells to smooth out a larger region if we want. Keep in mind these values are 'value trim', but the smoothing calculation is made using the actual table values from the 'Values' tab, not based off of the values applied in the trim tabs.
Below we have a visual example of the 'Smooth' function on the 3D graph.
Before Smoothing selected cells
After Smoothing selected cells twice
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| Modifying Maps - Map Descriptions |
The Woolich Racing Tuned software includes stock maps for all supported ECUs. The stock maps have been read from original ECUs that were written to by the manufacturer, so these maps represent the vehicle in its original state when it left the factory.
Modern ECUs may contain dozens of different maps, all created by the manufacturer in order to control their vehicle in a specific way. We are typically able to identify the majority of the maps available like fuel and ignition but we do not always have descriptions for all of the maps that the manufacturers have created and the manufacturers do not provide us with this information.
Since early 2023 we have begun to add short descriptions of the maps that may help you with tuning different maps in WRT.
Screenshot of Map Descriptions
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| Editing Fuel Maps - IAP & TPS - Video Tutorial |
This video explains the various ways that you can edit fuel maps in the Woolich Racing Tuned software, it
also covers some of the various maps that are available in the bin files.
What's the difference between IAP and TPS Fuel Maps?
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| Editing Ignition Maps - Video Tutorial |
This video explains the various ways that you can edit ignition maps in the Woolich Racing Tuned (WRT) software.
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| Modifying Maps - Ignition Maps |
The ignition maps represent the ignition timing of the spark before top dead centre (BTDC). Please note that the numbers used by different manufacturers do not always represent an exact angle BTDC in degrees (º).
Typically speaking, the values in the ignition map tables are degrees of advance, usually in units of degrees before TDC, but not always (ie. this is manufacturer-specific). Negative values would represent an ignition spark occurring after the piston reaches TDC. In most cases it will not be possible to enter negative values into ignition timing.
Ignition timing is very important because it will affect how efficiently the combustion of the air-fuel mixture translates into power output.
- If ignition timing is set too early, the expansion of gas will try and push the piston downwards while it is trying to move upwards towards the top of its stroke. This can also cause pre-detonation which can increase engine temperatures, and cause severe damage to the engine, particularly under high loads.
- If the ignition timing is set too late, the output will not be used effectively as the expansion of gas will be trying to catch up to the piston while it is already moving downwards. This can also cause backfire to occur from the exhaust.
If you are going to advance the ignition, make sure to make a small change and test the bike before advancing it further. If you increase the ignition advance too quickly, you will risk damaging or even destroying your engine and components.
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| How do you tune Ignition Maps? |
The ignition maps control the timing of the ignition spark, the values in these maps are typically degrees before top dead centre (BTDC).
The values in the ignition map tables are usually degrees of advance i.e. degrees before the piston is at the very top of its travel.
Ignition timing is very important because it will affect how efficiently the combustion of the air-fuel mixture translates into power output. - If ignition timing is set too early, the expansion of gas will try and push the piston downwards while it is trying to move upwards towards the top of its stroke. This can also cause pre-detonation which can increase engine temperatures, and cause severe damage to the engine, particularly under high loads.
- If the ignition timing is set too late, the output will not be used effectively as the expansion of gas will be trying to catch up to the piston while it is already moving downwards. This can also cause backfire to occur from the exhaust.
If you are going to advance the ignition, make sure to make a small change and test the bike before advancing it further.
One method for tuning ignition maps is as follows: - Tune Fuel Maps for correct AFR
- Establish base torque curve with stock Ignition maps
- Add small amount of advance (e.g. 1 or 2 degrees) to ignition maps
- Tune fuel maps to correct for any changes to fuelling due to additional ignition advance
- Test on dyno to determine if additional ignition advance has improved torque curve
- If torque has improved go to step 3 above and repeat.
- When torque stops increasing after adding additional ignition advance, reduce ignition advance by 2 degrees to be on the safe side
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| Other Maps - ETV Maps |
ETV maps control the Electronic Throttle Valve operation, which uses a TPS (Throttle Position Sensor) to tell the ECU how much to open the ETV at a certain RPM.
Some models use an 'Absolute' cell value, meaning the value in the cell is how much the ETV will open. In figure A below, we can tell by looking at the cell values that it is using the absolute cell value.
Figure A: Example Yamaha ETV table
Other models, particularly Kawasakis, use a 'Relative' cell value, meaning the cell value is multiplied by its corresponding TPS value at the top of the column to determine it's ETV opening.
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