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| Performance Boulevard - Fat Duc O2 Manipulator | | Date Created: Jun 29, 2009, 12:50 AM |
http://fatduc.com/home.html
I've had mine for a couple of weeks now and I can say it's worth the $80 purchase price.
As mentioned in an earlier post regarding the HyperMotard, the abrupt/choppy throttle response was my biggest gripe about the bike. Well... there is a fix in the form of the Fat Duc O2 Manipulator.
The connector lead from the lamda (oxygen) sensor to the ECU is tucked between the "crotch" of the V (between #1 and #2 cylinder) so it took a bit of finagling on the HyperMotard but I eventually got it. The Manipulator essentially plugs in between the lead of the lambda sensor and the ECU.
The install as I have it is not ideal and I'm concerned about the longevity of the component as that location has presumably very low airflow and the heat generated by the cylinder heads is considerable. I'll have to do a follow up on this sometime later.
Driveability is not perfect but it is improved from stock. It no longer pops excessively on decel with a closed throttle, there is noticeable reduction in surging and, most importantly, throttle response from closed to open is better.
I'm running about 13.4 - 13.3. Leaner and it doesn't do enough. Haven't tried 13.2 or lower but 'm willing to compromise as fuel economy on a bike with a 3-gallon (3.3 if you believe the specs) fuel capacity is already... well, compromised.
If you have a Ducati (that's allows the O2 Manipulator) and you don't want to pony up the cash for a aftermarket ECU or Termignoni/DP ECU package ($$$$$), I recommend giving the Fat Duc O2 Manipulator a try.
LT Snyder at Desmo Times also sells the product - and he endorses what he sells. However, don't expect a lower price (it's the same as buying direct). |
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