Another Hilltop Convert

ShakeyBMW · Oct 19, 2017

I've been pondering the Hilltop mod for quite a while now. I recently removed the baffles from my Akrapovic and was pleasantly surprised by the improved gas flow so I almost convinced myself it wasn't worth getting the Hilltop mod done.
However, Once a thing gets into to brain it nags away and having learned about the post-in service I decided I had nowt to lose.
I sent my ECU on Monday afternoon and it came back on Wednesday morning. What service.
So today I went off to check out a group ride that's scheduled for a couple of week's time.
I only did around 150 miles but my grin muscles are still aching

For me the mod makes the bike far more flexible in terms of speed vs. gear selection. Power delivery is much smoother and the increase in Torque is really noticeable, especially at low speed. I'm a very happy bunny and can; like every other GSer who has had this done; recommend it to you :clap

stick · Oct 19, 2017

Done all of mine and always a winner .. careful now as some will knock it ........ tell them bolloxs

ninjarich1971 · Oct 19, 2017

ShakeyBMW said:
I've been pondering the Hilltop mod for quite a while now. I recently removed the baffles from my Akrapovic and was pleasantly surprised by the improved gas flow so I almost convinced myself it wasn't worth getting the Hilltop mod done.
However, Once a thing gets into to brain it nags away and having learned about the post-in service I decided I had nowt to lose.
I sent my ECU on Monday afternoon and it came back on Wednesday morning. What service.
So today I went off to check out a group ride that's scheduled for a couple of week's time.
I only did around 150 miles but my grin muscles are still aching

For me the mod makes the bike far more flexible in terms of speed vs. gear selection. Power delivery is much smoother and the increase in Torque is really noticeable, especially at low speed. I'm a very happy bunny and can; like every other GSer who has had this done; recommend it to you

Yep, me too.
I read and read every post, positive and negative and then rang Geoff and spoke to him. Took the ecu off and posted it to him, got it back refitted and took it for a ride. I was pleasantly surprised to be honest. It’s so much smoother pulling from low revs. Not saying it’s everything to everyone but it’s £300 well spent if you ask me. Very happy.

Devil · Oct 19, 2017

Second hilltop bike, and would recommend the postal service to anyone.. :clap

Nutty · Oct 19, 2017

I now take all my bikes there, as a matter of course. And it doesn’t make any difference to your insurance either.

JJ's GS · Oct 19, 2017

Glad to hear this as mine is booked for November 4th.
I've been debating for some time but as so many people seem to rate it I thought I should take the plunge.
I hope my GSA will be great on the way home

Daxaar · Oct 19, 2017

JJ's GS said:
Glad to hear this as mine is booked for November 4th.
I've been debating for some time but as so many people seem to rate it I thought I should take the plunge.
I hope my GSA will be great on the way home

I'm in at 11, maybe see you there. :thumb2

Pauly S · Oct 19, 2017

The Nutty GSER said:
I now take all my bikes there, as a matter of course. And it doesn’t make any difference to your insurance either.

but its a modified vehicle, surely theres an additional premium?

JJH · Oct 19, 2017

The Nutty GSER said:
I now take all my bikes there, as a matter of course. And it doesn’t make any difference to your insurance either.

Who says it doesn’t? I cannot see how an insurance company wouldn’t want to know. I’m not one for loud exhausts ect but I would be interested in one of these primarley for reasons of economics. But I’d be worried about insurance coverage. JJH

Nutty · Oct 19, 2017

JJH said:
Who says it doesn’t? I cannot see how an insurance company wouldn’t want to know. I’m not one for loud exhausts ect but I would be interested in one of these primarley for reasons of economics. But I’d be worried about insurance coverage. JJH

I thought I’d told my insurance company, so called today to check. They’ve made a note on my policy, and have emailed to confirm that my bikes have had an ECU remap, which is covered on the policy at no extra charge.

I’d advise everyone to get it noted on your insurance, as one chap on AdvRider knows someone that knocked a pedestrian over. When the insurance company got hold of the bike, and found a remap which wasn’t declared, they voided the policy. The pedestrian then sued the rider, for a 6 figure sum, which the rider had to sell his home to pay.

Although the Hilltop map is undetectable, I don’t want to run the risk, just in case.

JJ's GS · Oct 19, 2017

Daxaar said:
I'm in at 11, maybe see you there.

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Apex · Oct 19, 2017

Like Nutty, my bikes just go routinely. Tuono was last and it's brilliant now despite being great beforehand. It amazes me that people spend £600+ on an Akra but won't spend half that on the best mod you can make...

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Nutty · Oct 19, 2017

Nomad biker said:
but its a modified vehicle, surely theres an additional premium?

It’s a fuelling modification, not a power modification.

JJH · Oct 19, 2017

The Nutty GSER said:
I thought I’d told my insurance company, so called today to check. They’ve made a note on my policy, and have emailed to confirm that my bikes have had an ECU remap, which is covered on the policy at no extra charge.

I’d advise everyone to get it noted on your insurance, as one chap on AdvRider knows someone that knocked a pedestrian over. When the insurance company got hold of the bike, and found a remap which wasn’t declared, they voided the policy. The pedestrian then sued the rider, for a 6 figure sum, which the rider had to sell his home to pay.

Although the Hilltop map is undetectable, I don’t want to run the risk, just in case.

When the insurance company got hold of the bike and found a remap. Although the Hiltop map is undetectable. Ahem. JJH

Flaming T · Oct 19, 2017

I keep thinking about having this done to my 2014 GSA....the more I read about it on here, the more I believe it may be worth the layout. I have the OEM can and IMHO think the sound is ok... mine tends to pop and crackle on accasion which brings a smile to the face anyway. It’s the reading about how much better the pick up is that’s turning me towards.. hmmmmm, do I, don’t I &#55358;&#56596;

JJ's GS · Oct 19, 2017

Flaming T said:
I keep thinking about having this done to my 2014 GSA....the more I read about it on here, the more I believe it may be worth the layout. I have the OEM can and IMHO think the sound is ok... mine tends to pop and crackle on accasion which brings a smile to the face anyway. It’s the reading about how much better the pick up is that’s turning me towards.. hmmmmm, do I, don’t I

Exactly the same for me mate. My bike is standard and I'm pretty happy with it but hilltop seems to improve it further.
I'm not a fast rider or particularly good but I hope it makes a difference and I hope I can tell the difference more to the point.
I'll post on here in a few weeks when it's been done and if I can tell the difference then you'll know it's good

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R1200GSAPilot · Oct 19, 2017

I’m there on Nov 4th to visit. I’m pleased so many of the people I’ve organised “Group Discount Dates” for have replied and also sent me positive feedback. This is the best money I’ve ever spent on a motorcycle!
More “Group Discount Dates” coming up, PM me your details and suggested dates.
John S

Flaming T · Oct 19, 2017

JJ's GS said:
Exactly the same for me mate. My bike is standard and I'm pretty happy with it but hilltop seems to improve it further.
I'm not a fast rider or particularly good but I hope it makes a difference and I hope I can tell the difference more to the point.
I'll post on here in a few weeks when it's been done and if I can tell the difference then you'll know it's good

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Thanks JJ, appreciate it.

Bmgsrider · Oct 19, 2017

To the Hilltop re-mappers, does your bike dash display a fuel consumption figure . When i bought my bike it showed 50 all day long ,after remap here , now shows 46,never changes.Let me know please.

Nutty · Oct 20, 2017

JJH said:
When the insurance company got hold of the bike and found a remap. Although the Hiltop map is undetectable. Ahem. JJH

It is, but I’m still sure that if the insurance company really wanted to find out, and pay specialists to find it, they could. In the case of a potential six figure claim, I’d imagine they would be on a mission to find anything “not insured”. As it shouldn’t affect your premium, I’d advise folk to let your insurance companies know it’s been done, just in case.

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