News
March 30, 2012
TechnoResearch introduces the Socio700 hand-held, touchscreen user-interface add-on to the Socio300 diagnostic interface.
March 15, 2012
TechnoResearch introduces a Wideband O2 Sensor & Controller add-on to the Flash-Tuner.
(An installation kit is also available.)
February 15, 2012
Centurion: ABS Bleeding & Key-Fob Programing is now avalable. Contact TechnoResearch for more details.
February 14, 2012
What is the right EFI Tuner?
Summary: The features and benefits of EFI Tuners.
So why does anyone want or need an EFI Tuner? If someone wants to do any engine work or doesn’t care for their stock pipes then they have to reformulate the air/fuel ratio. The next question is which EFI tuner is the right EFI Tuner? Let's get a little background:
News Flash or should one say Flash Tuner? Since 1999 one of the first EFI Harley-Davidson Road Glides required power upgrades; R & R stage III, 211 cam's and SE slip on muffler. It was important to find an EFI live tuning source. The search for the right EFI tuner upgrades was heating up. At the time, the choice for aftermarket EFI tuner options was very limited. Extensive research and talking to dealers and performance shops across America plus reading every piece of information to guide someone though the mystery technical mind field, led to two conclusions; one, this is not an easy subject to master and two, this will NOT be a technical belief
So what is this all about? Bikers that love the smell of chrome and the power from a V-Twin who also want to get the best bang for their buck. Eleven years and eight new EFI live tuners later, research is still being done to find the right EFI race tuner. A master of power at a performance shop recommended a remarkable company that they had been working with. The company has been a leader in this field of EFI Tuners. They did the work on the original Marelli EFI Injector writing the code for the ECU program codes that were necessary to keep the heart of the motorcycle pumping out the wonderful one potato two potato note.
So here is a list of the features and benefits to look for in the right EFI tuner:
EFI Tuner Comparisons
Dealer Flash, Aftermarket Flash, Piggyback, ECU Replacement/Auto Tune, ECU Delphi Tuners, Digital Technician, SuperChips, V&H Fuel Pak, Powercommander, Twin Fueler, Doebeck, TMAX, Daytona Twn Tec, S&S VFI, RevPerf Performance, Screamin Eagle Pro Super Tuner, TTS MasterTune, PowerVision, DirectLink
Piggyback Systems
Most of these systems only allow for fuel adjustment and they need to have the factory O2 sensors shutoff or eliminated. Why? They are going to have a “canned download” that then the fuel needs to be adjusted. The resolution of these systems is not the same that is in the Delphi on the bike. These systems cannot adjust all of the support tables like cranking fuel, warm up fuel, IAC position, idle rpm, accel, decel, throttle progressivity, no engine parameters. They either cannot do any ignition control or like a Power commander, a very limited amount.
ECU Replacement/Auto Tune
TMAX uses the Bosch LSU 4.2 wideband sensor. They have failed to give the utility for “free” air calibration of the O2 sensor. Overtime a TMAX with the uncalibrated sensor will tune itself out and the bike will run badly. Ignition curves have always been an issue. Software is cumbersome.
The Daytona system will work and will allow for “free” air calibration. They have always had trouble with start up and warm up and IAC function and control. Fuel control will be okay if the sensors are calibrated periodically. Ignition will be a problem without a dyno.
S&S VFI with Auto Tune seems to work. Ignition is an issue. Warm up and start up when cold is a little problematic until the O2 sensors are warmed up and sending data.
Rev Perf Performance takes your Delphi ECU, adds the wideband sensors and they change data settings in your ECU then you re-install. O2 sensors can be calibrated. There have been problems on the newer 2011 and 2012 bikes.
Auto Tuning and sensor accuracy with all of these systems will be the issue.
Top Five Benefits
• Data logging and data that is usable
• Auto tuning on Dyno – narrow band and wide band
• Price
• Technical Support
• Ease of use
About TechnoResearch
Since its founding in 1992, TechnoResearch, Inc. has evolved into a high-technology company broadly engaged in state-of-the-art electronics hardware and software development, consulting and Research & Development. We are specialized in design and development of electronic diagnostic tools for motorbike, automotive and marine applications. The company has a branch office in Italy and 5,000 dealers/repairers all over the world that use TechnoResearch solutions. During the years, TechnoResearch has also forged partnerships with companies such as Magneti Marelli Powertrain, and Dearborn Group Technology.
January 2012
Technoresearch will be present at the V-Twin Expo & Dealer Expo 2012
V-Twin Expo 2012
Cincinnati, Feb 4-6, 2012
Booth #339
Dealer Expo 2012
Indianapolis, Feb 17-19, 2012
Booth #3673
October 2011
DirectLink for Harley Davidson 2012
(Please call for detailed information on how to use the Auto-tuning feature on all models)
September 2011
DirectLink for Harley Davidson 2011 (Softail) is now available.
Please call for detailed information on how to use the Auto-tuning feature on all models)
August 2011
Centurion: Service Light Reset for Ducati with Siemens ECU has been released.
OBDII compliant Diagnostic Tool for FIAT 500
Centurion Elite (BMW, Honda, Kawasaki, Yamaha, Suzuki, Triumph and many more)
Centurion Released with enhanced visual graphics and features (Auto play Log Data)
July 2011
DirectLink Released with enhanced visual graphics and features
Remote Web Support Services (Software set-up, Visual demonstration, Troubleshooting)
December 2010
Ducati Siemens-VDO (Continental) ECU/ECM is now available for Centurion Pro and VDSTS Standard
Direct-Link for Harley Davidson 2011 is now available.
April 2010
Vehicle diagnostic scan tool software Standard (VDST) for Aprilia RSV4, Dorsoduro, Shiver and Mana is now available!!!
Centurion, VDSTS & DirectLink for Windows 7 is now available!!
December 2009
Vehicle diagnostic scan tool software Standard is now available for Suzuki motorbike models
September 2009
Indian Motorcycle has selected Technoresearch Inc. to provide their official diagnostic scan tool.
December 2008
Next generation of VDST Pro version is now available!
"Centurion" has streamlined design. Standard models of VDST available as always.
July 2006
VDSTS & DirectLink for Windows Vista is now available!!
March 2006
Vehicle Diagnostic Scan Tool Software for Motorcycles is now available for the following new motorcycle/scooter models:
Ducati (1098), Piaggio ( MP3 250 i.e.,MP3 400 i.e., Beverly 250 i.e. & 400 i.e. , X8 250 i.e. & 400 i.e. ), Vespa ( GTS & GTV 250 i.e., GT 60 ), Gilera ( Nexus 250 ) Aprilia ( Scarabeo 400 i.e., Sportcity 250 i.e. ) Malaguti ( Madison 250 i.e., Spidermax GT500 ), Peugeot ( Geopolis 250 i.e. ) Check complete list
New functionalities such as: Idle Adjustment & Idle speed test are now available for the Vehicle Diagnostic Scan Tool Software for Harley Davidson
MotorSports Racing Division Track Record Continues to Grow for Pit Tank Fuel Measurement System: 8 out of 10 Indy500 Winners use PTFMS including new user Andretti Green Racing! American LeMans series teams also adding PTFMS to their competitive strategies!
February 2006
Technoresearch will be present at the Dealer Expo 2007
Dealer Expo 2007
Indianapolis, Feb 17-19, 2007
Booth# 2430
New Vehicle Diagnostic Scan Tool Software
Pro Asia for Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki & Kawasaki bikes is now available
Dealer Expo 2006
Indianapolis, Feb 18-20, 2006
K&L Both# 3243
V-Twin Expo 2006
Cincinnati, Feb 4-6, 2006
K&L Both# 279
January 2006
Visit us at the Bike Expo in Padova Italy Pavilion 5 Stand 42C January 20, 21 &22
November 2006
Official U.S.A. Distributor of Rapid Bike for : August 2005 Tuning tool for Buell Motorbikes is now available.
August 2005
Diagnostic Tool for Victory Motorbikes is now available.
New Digital Air/Fuel Data Logging Computer
July 2005
New Digital Data/OBDII display for Lombardini Marine
May2005
Diagnostic tool for the new Vespa GTS 250 i.e. electronic fuel injection system is now available.
February 2005
TechnoResearch in partnership with Magneti Marelli Powertrain S.p.A. of Italy is developing software tool for the diagnosis of the vehicle (Motorbikes) electronics fuel injection system.
February 2005
TechnoResearch becomes the official supplier of Diagnostic Scan Tools for Voxan Motorcycle Company of France and MV-Agusta of Italy February 2005 Vehicle (Motorcycle/Automotive) Diagnostic Scan-Tool Software for PDA and PC is now available for vehicle owners (VDSTS Lite or VDSTS Standard)
January 2005
New Software for Calibration and Data Recording Tool for Edelbrock Pro-Flo Multi-Point EFI Systems For AMC/Jeep, Chevrolet, Chrysler and Ford Engines Originally Equipped with a Carburetor is now available.
October 2004
TR has been selected by Lombardini Marine of Italy to provide their dealer network with a watercraf Diagnostic Scan Tools Software to run on Personal Computers and PDA
TR appoints Eontronix Co., Ltd. as exclusive distributor of TR products in China and South Korea. October 2004 Vehicle diagnostic Scan Tool Software is now available for Windows Mobile 2003!!
TechnoResearch become the official supplier of Diagnostic Tools for GASGAS & Sherco Motorcycle Company of Spain.
Diagnostic tool for the new Malaguti Scooter (MAX GT 500) is now available!!
July 2004
Technoresearch becomes Dearborn Group's program partner.
July 2004
Diagnostic tool for Buell motorcycles is now available!!
June 2004
New OBDII Scan-Tool available for Alfa Romeo, Lancia and Fiat.
Engine calibration software tool for motorcycles is now available!!
May 2004
Bluetooth Wireless Communication technology now available on diagnostic tools.
Launched new Ultrasonic Measurement Systems May 2004 New Vehicle Diagnostic Scan-Tool Software (VDSTS) previously called MDST2001 is now available for PC and PDA (Palm OS and Pocket PC).
January 2004
Patent applied for electronic communication module for use in aftermarket automotive products.
July 2003
Relocated to larger facility in Royal Oak MI. USA.
July 2003
Developed a cockpit simulator for a global automotive supplier.
January 2003
Patent granted for ultrasound measurement system signal processing algorithm.
January 2002
PC software for Edelbrock Pro Flo EFI system is now available!
January 2002
Memorandum of understanding signed with Cosworth-Technology (Audi Group).
July 2002
Developed data acquisition for a Wet Cell Test System for a global automotive supplier.
July 2001
Developed a radio frequency tire monitoring tool for a tier 1 automotive company
July/2001
Developed a carbon monoxide monitoring System for a tier 1 company
January 2001
Developed of audio system diagnostic tool for a global automotive supplier
January 2000
Developed an Airbag module software test for a tier 1 automotive company
April 1999
TechnoResearch is the OEM supplier of Diagnostic Tools to Moto Guzzi and MV-Agusta Motorcycle Company
January 1999
Selected as an engineering house to provide engineer’s service to Siemens Automotive.
January 1999
Technoresearch has supplied all the majors CART, IRL, IMSA and INDY 500 racing teams with pit tank fuel measurement system that uses ultrasonic technology for their fuel consumption strategy
January 1995
Developed and supply OBD software scan tools for a global automotive supplier.
