ECU tuning, explained
Fundamentals, technical references and workflow guides for calibrating motorcycle ECUs with MotoEditor.
Safe Calibration Workflow
A short, disciplined process that keeps tuning productive and your engine intact.
Reading and Writing Motorcycle ECUs
The full loop from a stock read to a flashed calibration — and why editing and flashing are separate steps.
How ECU Definitions Work
Definitions turn a wall of bytes into named, editable maps — here is what is inside one and why it must match your firmware.
ECU Binary Files and Firmware IDs
What a BIN really is, why firmware is matched by signature rather than filename, and where checksums fit in.
Ignition Timing Explained
Why spark advance matters, how timing maps are laid out, and the trade-off between power and knock.
Understanding ECU Fuel Maps
What a fuel map is, how the ECU uses it to meter fuel, and what actually changes when you edit one.