blue_monkey
expert rider
Hi All,
As promised here is a my short review of the FuelX Lite module. Note: In the UK, you can purchase through Hitchcock's for around £250. See below.
First off, I think the unit is overpriced. I purchased the Fuel X Lite for the 401 Svartpilen about a year ago and it was around £139. I'm sure the technology is almost the same so an extra £100 seems an excessive mark up. If you live in the US, you can pick it up much cheaper, around $240.
The install was about one hour in total. You could do it in 30 mins with some prep. I used @yonsson excellent YouTube video as my reference. Just need to remove the right side tank panel then two panels below the fuel tank to get access to the 3 connectors that you need. I would rate this as an easy install. The only tricky part is routing the cabling neatly to the module (I tucked my next to the battery).
The difference to the bike is noticeable especially at slow speeds. The bike is much smoother and it really enhances the ride. I would say this is how it should come out of the factory as standard.
At higher speeds it is less noticeable but the bike just feels happier and more refined at any speed. I'm very happy!
Is it worth it? I think it is. Even at £250, because it transforms the low speed responsiveness and that is where the 801 is most twitchy. I've never had the issue of the engine cutting out (fingers crossed) so can't comment on whether it affects that or not. Overall, I would say it is must have for any 790/801 owner.
I can add some photos but to be honest I think @yonsson has it covered with his video.
As promised here is a my short review of the FuelX Lite module. Note: In the UK, you can purchase through Hitchcock's for around £250. See below.
First off, I think the unit is overpriced. I purchased the Fuel X Lite for the 401 Svartpilen about a year ago and it was around £139. I'm sure the technology is almost the same so an extra £100 seems an excessive mark up. If you live in the US, you can pick it up much cheaper, around $240.
The install was about one hour in total. You could do it in 30 mins with some prep. I used @yonsson excellent YouTube video as my reference. Just need to remove the right side tank panel then two panels below the fuel tank to get access to the 3 connectors that you need. I would rate this as an easy install. The only tricky part is routing the cabling neatly to the module (I tucked my next to the battery).
The difference to the bike is noticeable especially at slow speeds. The bike is much smoother and it really enhances the ride. I would say this is how it should come out of the factory as standard.
At higher speeds it is less noticeable but the bike just feels happier and more refined at any speed. I'm very happy!
Is it worth it? I think it is. Even at £250, because it transforms the low speed responsiveness and that is where the 801 is most twitchy. I've never had the issue of the engine cutting out (fingers crossed) so can't comment on whether it affects that or not. Overall, I would say it is must have for any 790/801 owner.
I can add some photos but to be honest I think @yonsson has it covered with his video.
