My 18 does this as well. I have gotten used to it by I get strange looks from new riders with me when they hear it.
Don’t ride your 18 or 19!!
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My 18 does this as well. I have gotten used to it by I get strange looks from new riders with me when they hear it.
AC cust support finally answered...said they are slammed with both this and the release for 2020 questions.
The ECU flash is for the fireball out the can upon deceleration - when you pull thumb back instantly vs taking off slowly. said it doesnt happen on all sleds
no other update included according to the rep...
at least forest wont catch on fire with all the pow here in CO
The ECU flash is for the fireball out the can upon deceleration - when you pull thumb back instantly vs taking off slowly. said it doesnt happen on all sleds
no other update included according to the rep...
at least forest wont catch on fire with all the pow here in CO
interesting...
Any details on flash? For the 18’ will it get the hp bounce up to the 19’s or just the idle fix
I am hearing that Precision is looking at the new ECU mapping and will update the Stage 1 map
I just talked to tom ferry and yes percision is doing an update to their flash. I'll have mine reflashed. He said it was an update for the melting belly pan problem. The same fix cat is doing but you will keep your percision tuning map
It’s for high idle after, WTFO. My sled runs great an could care less about the high idle. Having had sleds from various manufacturers in the past that once getting their “mandatory update” ran like sh!t I’m going to wait a few weeks before getting mine flashed. After all a high idle just makes you that much more on the ball for launch when needed. Isn’t that a win? 
I had a bunch of warranty work done for the melting issue. Still have to get all the plastics replaced. Melted exhaust valves, Throttle cable, recoil assembly etc. I called Cat customer service to complain. They should buy all the Alpha's guys Cans IMO. I love the sled but silly you can't ride it stock in deep powder. At least they warrantied it all without any push back.
It’s for high idle after, WTFO. My sled runs great an could care less about the high idle. Having had sleds from various manufacturers in the past that once getting their “mandatory update” ran like sh!t I’m going to wait a few weeks before getting mine flashed. After all a high idle just makes you that much more on the ball for launch when needed. Isn’t that a win?
I'm also not updating as I cant get to dealer before I ride tonight, but according to customer service it's for the flame out the can not high idle...I asked
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No update before today’s ride on the ‘19 alpha. No fire fart balls that I’m aware of.... running a ggb mountain can.
2019 mt cat with 350 miles so far speedwrkx can. no fireball either that im aware of. some high idle. sled runs so good im not taking it in unless they steal it! ha ha
Same sled, but with HPS can and she's running like a raped ape. Yes, high on idle, but nothing I can't manage, and agreed on not taking it in unless they break into my garage!
It will be interesting to see what we get when someone puts a sled with the new ECU tune on the dyno.
Hopefully, the overall power will be up in the midrange and top end with decreased fuel on the low end to lower the idle speed and minimize having to put a spark arrestor on the exhaust.
Although, like you I am concerned the tune could be possess unwanted traits.
I guess we'll have to wait an see.
Hopefully, the overall power will be up in the midrange and top end with decreased fuel on the low end to lower the idle speed and minimize having to put a spark arrestor on the exhaust.
Although, like you I am concerned the tune could be possess unwanted traits.
I guess we'll have to wait an see.
Ive got an alpha that hasn't idled well all winter. 350 miles so far.. 1500-1850 rpm while warming up. Up and down constantly. Plus when I shut it off half the time is sounds like a muffled backfire. Probably the fireball ppl are talking about. Has a HPS can on it. Haven't heard from my dealer yet. Runs good other than the idle/fireballs. And various idiots lights going on and off.
Maybe Id benefit from the refresh. Don't they supposed to call me rather than read it on SW and call them??
Maybe Id benefit from the refresh. Don't they supposed to call me rather than read it on SW and call them??
Mine does the exact same - idles up and down warming up. I’m running the same can. I let the sled idle down before shutting off so don’t get the muffled backfire. But noticed that a couple times when my tether accidently was pulled.
I do not see how the backfire/flames is not related to the high idle. I would think the reflash would fix both.
Look forward to hearing from those that had the reflash done. My dealer is 2 hours away so not the easiest for me to rush and get this done.
