![]() ![]() Not sure if this helped or not, but it certainly made me think of how what used to be a mundane thing like getting vehicle insurance has changed. So this begs the question if the insurer does not ask if there are vehicle changes\end-user mods, then is the end user obliged to divulge any modifications or changes to the vehicle? That is a good question for a lawyer to answer. Just imagine in a few years - "Sorry Judge but when I flashed my new autopilot car I didn't know it would turn off the forward looking proximity radar, and I didn't mean to crash into the transport truck" I would suspect that software changes will eventually form part of future insurer questions. ![]() They may only be thinking hardware mods but as software becomes ever more integrated into a vehicle. So based on this then I can say that at least one vehicle insurance provider is now requesting information on end-user modifications to a vehicle. I do not recall the exact phrase but it was something along the lines of "Did I add anything or modify anything in the car from what was originally provided by the manufacturer". The new insurer asked a specific question which I had never been asked before. Recently I switched car insurance providers. ![]() From what I'd read elsewhere I was under the impression that there were upwards of 10 extra hp to be gained as well as removing the restrictions on the first three gears and smoother throttle response. If as WJBertrand says a reflash only adds a little more horsepower and smooths out the throttle I now wonder if its really worth doing. Of course I don't know don't know if the extra cost is likely to be just a few pounds or much more, and this will make the difference as to whether I flash the bike or not. Even if they check just by asking and you or your dependents say no and then are later found out there could then be action taken for fraud. Perhaps I worry too much but I think insurance companies are experts in looking for any excuse to minimise their payouts and they will be aware that bikes like the S10 are often flashed and they will check this if the potential payout is big enough. The thought of me or my dependents not getting paid out possibly thousands of pounds because I've lied in order to save a few quid doesn't sit well with me. My inclination would be to declare the flash to the insurance company. Motorhelmets ECU Flash Service Rates start at $150 - $350.I think I've opened a can of worms here, but thanks for your thoughts.When you get the ECU Flash done, we can eliminate those annoying FI lights that come on due to you not having the Servo Buddy when you install a new exhaust. Save money on not having to buy a servo buddy.No need to wait for the mail, and spend 2 weekends figuring out how to make it work while risking doing it WRONG and damaging your motorcycle. We will Flash your ECU in house by professionals. ![]() Before going ahead with any modifications, carefully consider any impact on your motorcycle warranty and emissions compliance.
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