Modern bikes have a lot of electronic systems fitted, and European regulations now state that the fuelling data must be accessible for checking. Like cars though, each manufacturer has specific technology, and will have its own computer systems to check and edit.
At MOTO HOUSE SERVICE we use a market leading TEXA diagnostic unit and a hybrid tablet/laptop that plugs into the bike and allows the adjustment of various parameters, and the resetting of fault codes.
There will usually be some faults stored that wouldn’t have affected the rider – sometimes simply turning the bike on and off too quickly can generate one, or running it on a paddock stand or dyno as the ABS gets confused by the mismatched wheel speeds. Wheelies can cause the same code to flag up.
While dealer-specific tools can restrict the abilities of independent workshops, they can be used to more quickly identify faults.
A specific tool used by main dealers can also identify breaks in the wiring loom – very useful on the complex CANbus systems of modern motorcycles, especially if the owner has fitted their own after-market electrical accessories. Our in-house TEXA diagnostic software is only limited by the release of new motorcycles and the frequency of data released for updates onto the plug-in tool. We regularly check and download new information to stay up-to-date.
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