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I love motorcycles and I believe in freedom so I make content about safety, reviews and road trips on motorcycles
I am a mountaineer who's constantly camping and enjoying the wilderness with my Motorcycle! I've been to every state in the lower 48 and nearly every national park in the USA. I decided to make this channel to bring you with me to some of these adventures and share some insightful information to make your life easier and more enjoyable when you go out to explore!
Currently I am spending time in Taiwan!
I use a Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX as my daily vehicle in Taiwan! From going to the grocery shop, to a beach trip or the top of a mountain, you can count that I'll be on my Kawasaki!
My goal is continuous improvement, I want to bring you better content with each upload!
Your input is always welcome, you are now a part of my journey and I want to hear what you have to say! Thank you!
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Hi from Japan! I got my big bike license and... I just bought the same bike as yours, haha! Just only this year model, new. Waiting it from the dealership now.
Wow Congratulations, brother! Welcome to the 1000sx team! You will really love her! I am jealous haha Japan is the perfect place for the Ninja 1000! What color is your 1000sx?
@@LiterFreedom Thank you! It is a Metallic Diablo Black x Metallic Phantom Silver.
180 not 360
You’re right lol Idk why I kept saying 360 haha Thanks for the correction, brother! Hope you ride safe out there!
Calm down on the commentary. Its difficult to listen along
@@hlpang1075 You mean I’m speaking too fast? Sometimes I get excited about the bike haha Thanks for the input. Ride safe, brother!
@@LiterFreedom just speak calmly. And keep your hands on the bars bro. Stay safe 😁
you drive like shit!!!!!!!
Nice video, nice roads. Have fun.
Thank you very much, Michael. Ride safe, brother!
I’ve installed the Chigee , all in one GPS system on mine , never ever need a phone mount again.
@@rajindarsingh1417 I just looked into the Chingee! It looks like a great option for sure! Is it easy to use the maps there? Also, do you know if it connects to KZread music? Thanks, brother, ride safe!
@@LiterFreedomI believe you can do the music as it just mirrors your phone
I’ve always loved Taiwan , subscribed from Singapore. Just bought my N1k in April , after riding a GS , Diavel & Busa , this is light & easy & cheap to run . Definitely tour more now , just for the fun of it. I ride into Malaysia & Thailand ( super beautiful roads )
@@rajindarsingh1417 have you been to Taiwan, 🇹🇼 brother? I’d love to go ride in Singapore, I was in Thailand recently but I didn’t have a motorcycle to ride out there unfortunately haha I truly loved Thailand, it was much better than expected. You’re a lucky man! I’m happy you’re enjoying you’re 1000sx as much as me! I’m slowly becoming a full on loyal fan to Kawasaki but I flirt with the idea of getting a S1000rr haha Thank you for subscribing and helping to grow the channel! Ride safe, brother!
Why don't you have the hard bags.....?
Good question… 1- save the money 2-my bike is lowered so I’d have to go back to the stock height in order to fit the kawi bags 3- I don’t like how the OEM bags open, it’s inconvenient to carry backpacking gear with them. My givi bags are a bit better for that particular reason. There are many reasons for why the Kawasaki bags are great but in my specific case I’m ok with the GIVI bags! Thanks for watching, brother! Hope you subscribe for more content on two wheels!
Get the Akra headers.I have the full Akrapovic exhaust with a K&N air filter, ECU flashed by Moore Mafia in SC USA. Bike is a whole new animal. Responsive and keeps pulling after 9K. Sound is my favorite part of the upgrade, I had a Leo Vince Factory S muffler before I installed the full exhaust system and the sound is night and day difference. Also saved a ton of weight once the cat and factory headers were off.
@@ehiggins7476 I appreciate the advice! Would you be interested in participating in a video for this channel? You could make a short video of the sound of the bike to help others choose the best one for themselves! I was actually looking into the Akrapovic headers since I already have the slip on, it sounds like it might be the best option but I’ve heard some other brands that also sound amazing! What kind of power are you getting out of your bike with the full exhaust?
My first bike was a GSX-S750 about to trade it in on a 1000sx next spring. Ride safe.
@@oCaRRiEDx The gsx750 is certainly a lot of bike for a beginner haha I’m glad you stayed safe, Dakota! I’m certain you’ll love the 1000sx as well, specially if you plan on taking long touring days on her!
Great video! I really wanted to see some mountain riding in Taiwan! By the way, which video editing software do you use? I can't find any decent free one even for cutting and splicing raw clips, I might pay for it to try and make a decent video for the mountains near Da Nang next time I'm there.
How you been, Chris? Good to hear from you! I now use Final Cut Pro but for 90% of my videos I used IMovie which came installed free on my computer. Final Cut Pro offers a free 90 day trial which I’m still using haha Let me know if you come around to Taiwan!
I would say 0ne of the biggest mistakes is ridiculous g with exposed arms and legs.
@@robertquirk1526 I can’t disagree with you! Falling off a motorcycle without gear is nasty and can leave you with some permanent scars if not worst! Thanks for your input, brother! Ride safe! 💪
Hi from Japan! Watching a video i feel your happiness and it makes me happy too! Great views, mood and content! I'll take a new big bike drive license soon and want to buy a brand new 2024 Honda CBR 650R E-Clutch and try some touring too! Can't wait for that.
@@xiron_JP Thank you very much, brother! Come to ride in Taiwan 🇹🇼 or the USA 🇺🇸 soon! 私は日本が大好きです！
If you have a Ninja 1000sx or you’re considering getting the 1000sx take a look at my full review of this bike: kzread.info/dash/bejne/fHqhtLeue9TdlrQ.html Ride safe, everyone! 💪
Love what you said at 32:00, what a nice dude!
Haha I’d love to be able to gift such a beautiful machine for everyone to experience! Unfortunately my wallet does not allow me to get everyone a 1000sx but maybe the channel will grow and I can gift at least One to someone! Haha Thanks for watching, brother! Ride safe!
Thank you for the upload, I really like your videos.
@@LD777saed it’s an honor to have you be a part of the journey, brother! Thanks for watching, hope you subscribe and stay for more! Ride safe!
All your concerns are somewhat valid. I' not wondering about your fuel consumption if you allmost using 1st and 2nd gear while you driving though village or small chilling streets (at least in this video). Here in Germany, citizens are really sensitive about Motorbike noise. So I allmost use high gears driving with my 1000SX, e.g. 5th gear though villages at 50km/h and the SX does not feel to have a problem with ths (compared to other bikes). So fuel consuption goes easily down to 5.2l/100km - yes, as well 6.2l ore more is possible;.). Compared to similar bikes for touring or even crossover bikes, the weight and size is not that tall. As well the prices in Germany, contrasted with the competitors, are not that high. I really like that bike, because, it is two bikes in one: first ad chilling tourer on low RPM and second realy sporty while stepping two (or three) gears down. Of course, it is a compromize on both sides. Only alternative is, to own two specialized Bikes. Have you considered the Ninja 650 as well (or e.g. Hondas CB650 variants)? BTW: I see it recommended to have a short brake every hour during tours - don't matter which bike you are driving. Your country looks so nice for bike driving, have fun!
@@michaelgrund7290 I agree with most of what you said, Michael! I do enjoy riding in the higher RPM range for many reasons but the bike does consume more fuel when riding that way! I really love this bike and choosing “bad” things to talk about this bike was very hard haha I did consider a ninja 650 but I don’t like that engine for the purpose of long riding days with a passanger and heavy gear going uphills for several hours. The only other bike I’d consider to replace the 1000sx would be the Ninja H2 Sx. I saw your profile picture and I love the green color you got on your 1000sx! I appreciate all your inputs, brother! Hope you subscribe for more content on the 1000sx! Ride safe, brother!
@@LiterFreedom Thanks for your answer! My SX is the green 2020er version as sport touring version . Without Family and enough money, I would have 4 Bikes;-). still my SX as Tourer, A Fireblade or ZX10R as super sport, An Indian Chief Darkhorse for cool cruising and a dirt bike for rural local fun. Im just looking for an old Yamaha XT600/660 from the 90th.
@@michaelgrund7290 haha I’m looking at a supersport to add to the family, either a zx10r or a s1000rr, or I could go for the H2 SX…It’s a tough decision because I really love going for long touring days and idk how much I’d like a supersport for that…A supersport sounds like much fun but it’s only made for that addictive acceleration, high speeds and extreme lean angles. I guess the 1000sx will have to do for a few more months hehe! A pleasure having you on the channel, brother! I can send you my email if you’re interested in making a short video of the sound of your 1000sx and participate in one of the videos for this channel!
@@LiterFreedom sounds interesting, but no clue, how to share mail adresses via KZread without sharing them official to all...and I have no action cam. I have the Akra exaust, rear seat cover in green, panniers and the smoked touring windscreen as it is regular on the Sport Touring Version of the SX. Only addon in addition to that I did, is the CLS Oiler system with dynamic heat grips as replacement for the original heat grips from Kawa.
As Taiwanese the road up to Wuling is annoying lol
Hahah What don’t you like about it? The traffic is heavy but the road is beautiful haha I want to go ride from Hualien to Taitung soon!
@@LiterFreedom narrow roads and traffic, worse if you're stuck behind a truck. The road to Taitung if you're travelling from the south counter clockwise is amazing
@@LiterFreedom be careful along the Hualien mountain roads though. The recent earthquake have caused quite some damage I believe
@@iGhost Thank you for letting me know! Ride safe, brother!
Nice vid bro! Recently found your channel and while watching some of them, I bought my 2024 Kawasaki Ninja 1000 SX. I have him since 24 June and got my first 1000 km’s. I absolutely love this bike. I also love how you drive the bike. You’re not racing with it, but you’re enjoying the ride as it is. Love the attitude. Ride safe man, enjoy!
Welcome to the family! I’m glad you’re enjoying your bike as much as I enjoy mine haha I appreciate your input, brother! Have you taken her on some mountain roads yet? She’s great on some twistie mountain roads!
@@hebreeuwers just great
Grats on the bike!!! Maybe I can afford the N1000SX someday too! I have heard only good things about it, plus I am tall 📏
@@LiterFreedom I live in Belgium, there are not a lot of Mountain roads here :( Maybe I'll make a road trip soon this summer and visit some nice twisties!
Great video beautiful scenery I purchased a 2024 ninja 1000sx love the bike I'm 6.1 most impressed with how comfy the seating position is I did not expect that
Have you taken her out on some long touring days yet? That’s where she shines the most! Also, have you ridden her past the break in mileage?
@@michaelsloane1034 It's a great bike.
@myownroad9278 I just got the bike a couple weeks ago have maybe 200 miles but we have unusual amount of rain here so I haven't been able to get out on a real ride yet I am itching to really get her out into the mounts I don't live far from the blue ridge parkway we still have forecast of 5 plus more days of rain it's been really rainy here last 2 months I'm a real rider I ride all yr round we have mild winters here too I have heated gear so if it sun out I'm out on my bikes I have ridden thru 22 states here in the past several yrs so she will be getting broken in soon for sure
@@michaelsloane1034 nice, man! Did you get the panniers too? Or are you going with aftermarket bags? I’ve driven in Tennessee a few times and It’s always beautiful there! Lots of crazy riders on the Dragons Tail haha Beautiful state!
@LiterFreedom I am going to eventually get the kawasaki ones I paid cash for the bike so I need to save a little more money I saved money for a yr and traded my 2008 fjr and my 2013 honda NC750X on the ninja so a little tapped out lol but I will go with the kawasaki bags I looked at some aftermarket ones and I think the kawasaki ones look better I would rather go with stock even tho they more expensive
I drove for a long time, when I was iarounf 20yo, with the "turn off mind and full throttle" mentality. Until I got into a pretty bad crash. I spent over 10 years without a motorbike, now, that I'm over 40, I have 2 motorbikes, and I have the same approach as you. I have fun but always with a large margin of "something could go wrong". Anyway, greetings from Italy, I really love your bike :) .
I’m glad you came back to riding, brother! You don’t need to ride at full speeds all the time in order to have fun, sometimes just being on two wheels can be a crazy experience haha Do you have a 1000sx? Much love to Italy, I’d love to go visit and ride there soon! Hope you subscribe for more content on two wheels, ride safe, brother
@@LiterFreedom I've a CBR600F 1999 (carburetors ;) ), the same motorbike with which I had the bad crash years ogo, Fight the fear with same bike was a good idea. The second one is an NC750X for all day use and some relaxing weekends. I've made 3 test drive of the 1000sx just to drive it, really love the feel. I'm planning to buy it in 2025... 1 car and 2 motorbikes in Italy is a bit... challenging to maintain, for the third bike I've to plan it well in advance. But I'll buy it at soon I can, really love that bike. Let me knows when you comes in Italy, I'm from Rome ;)
Video muito bom com paisagem muito bonitas. Parabéns. Boas curvas.
Sempre bom te ver na atividade! Much love to Portugal! Ride safe, brother!
@@LiterFreedom obrigado
ninja 1000sx best bike you can buy for the money to be honest a 2024 is in my near future upgrading from an iron 883 for a daily commuter
My friend has an Iron 883, they are two different rides for sure! Did you try a test drive on the 1000sx? She’s quite tall and heavy but she handles everything you throw at her without complaints, the acceleration is so smooth and powerful too man, you won’t regret it! Hope you subscribe for more content on two wheels! Ride safe, brother!
@@LiterFreedom already subbed. also yes to above massively different but way more comfy
@@LiterFreedom my other option for bikes is a low rider st so everything under 700 pounds feels light to me
@@deadshot4245 agree
How do you get the exhaust sound? I have a 2023 Ninja 1000sx with the Akropovic slip-on and can't get the great sound you're getting. What's your setup? Thanks.
How you been, partner? I have removed the DB killer on my exhaust! What kind of microphone are you using?
@@LiterFreedom I use the Rode Smartlav mic.
@OldGuyRidin I use the DJI Mic…Maybe that’s the difference? Your microphone sound is pretty good honestly, you might just need to adjust the gains and play around a little with production! I use Final Cut Pro for that! Ride safe, brother!
@LiterFreedom Thanks for your input. Ride well my friend.
By the way, what gain setting ate you using? Thsnks.
Kudos… which mobile holder are you using on this bike? Cheers
How you been, brother? It’s made by a Taiwanese company called Takeway. I actually really like this phone mounter as it’s very secure! Ride safe!
I did a full arrow header and slip on, K&N air filter with a MooreMafia tune and it completely transformed my 2021 N1K. The stock header/breadbox/can is very restrictive and heavy. The result is nearly 20lbs in weight savings, and roughly 140 wheel HP. Definately worth it.
140HP sounds healthy! Haha Specially when you saved over 20lbs. I appreciate you letting me know about your mods! I’m going to look into the K&N filters too. Would you be interested in showing a small video of your exhaust sound on my channel? I can send you my email for that! Hopefully you subscribe for more content on the 1000sx. Ride safe, brother!
@@LiterFreedom of course! Would be gapy too.
I can’t believe the amount of scooters over there lol. Insane
Hahah isn’t it crazy? I had no idea it would be this way until I got here LOL If you look up “scooters in Taipei” on google images you’ll be in for a surprise haha
Great video buddy - passed my Mod 2 last week and picking up the Ninja 1000SX on Friday
What’s the Mod 2? Is that the motorcycle road test in Europe? What year is your 1000sx? Hope you subscribe for more content on the 1000sx. Ride safe, brother!
@@LiterFreedom Mod 2 is the final part of the UK full licence, so I can now ride any motorbike. I have bought the 2024 40th Edition in firecracker red
@@lordraglan2741 That’s amazing, brother. I saw the 2024 red and it looks like one of the best ones made so far! She’ll get lots of looks out there! Congratulation on passing the test and the new bike too! Ride safe, partner!
@@LiterFreedom Cheers buddy
@@LiterFreedom first ride was 212 miles, absolutely loved it mate, amazing bike
Just purchased a 2024 1000SX yesterday here in the States. Good content on here regarding this machine. 👊🏼
I appreciate it, brother! Congratulations on the new bike! Hope you subscribe for more content on the 1000sx! Ride safe!
Suszuki GSX 1000 GT ? the same or beter ?
They are very similar in basically every way but…The ergonomics on the 1000sx are known to be a bit better and the looks of the 1000sx are also better in my own opinion! The best thing to do would be to test drive them both if possible! I’m thinking of making a video about this exact subject in the near future! Hope you subscribe for more content on two wheels! Ride safe, brother!
@@LiterFreedom Of course I'll subscribe! I'm waiting for the video and notification about it! Safe journey!
thx for the video, considering a 2024 rn
Awesome! The 24 colors are beautiful too! Hope you subscribe for more content on this 1000sx. Ride safe, brother!
I hate that my favorite donuts (500 miles away) are so much fun to get to!
Haha that’s fair! Ride safe, brother!
Have a ‘22. Love it.
What color do you have? Also, hope you subscribe to see more content on the 1000sx! Ride safe, brother!
Hello, I am a member of the Taiwan Ninja1000SX team. I wonder if I have the honor to invite you to join our team?
It would be an honor to be a part of your Taiwan 1000sx group, William! I’d love to go riding with you guys. I will reply to you with my email soon so you can let me know more details. 我很荣幸能加入你们的团队！谢谢！
@@LiterFreedom This is my Line ID: william19821203, I invite you to join the community
I have a Yoshimura slip on and Delkevic headers, the bike is totally quicker and more responsive! My mechanic advised against the ECU tune, he felt the ECU would adjust after 10 tanks of gas... 10 tanks later and the bike sounds and feels great!
Thats good to hear, Rick. Did you put your bike on the Dyno too? If so what kind of numbers did you get? Cheers, brother!
@@LiterFreedom haven’t put it on a dyno yet… I’ll let you know if I do!
chris moore @ mooremafia next time for ecu flash he a drag racer knows how to get every hp out of all bikes mooremafia.com/pages/kawasaki-tuning?gad_source=1 send in mail
I like Moore Mafia, I've seen some good reviews from them, but, the problem is that if you're far away from the east coast you'd have to mail in your ECU, and he's basically going to do exactly what everyone else does but WITHOUT a dyno tune or results to see how youre particular bike will respond to certain options of the ECU flash! I appreciate you watching brother, hope you subscribe for more content on two wheels!
A tua produção audiovisual está cada vez melhor. A edição de vídeo é um vício que cresce como a vontade de andar de mota 🙂. As estradas e paisagens também são muito bonitas por aí. Boas curvas.
Muito obrigado. Fico sempre feliz de ver voce por aqui! Ride safe, brother!
What can of ecu flash you're talking about ? Any file to share ? With what soft tune Ecu?
How you doing, Xavier? What do you mean by files to share, do you mean like the dyno results or the actual settings for the ECU flash? Im only a beginner in this matter so bear with me, but, ill do my best to answer any of your questions! Hope you subscribe for more content on two wheels, brother! Ride safe!
@@LiterFreedom yes the both if possible!
Hi the information on the TFT display being reset is caused by the low voltage of the battery ,it occurred to me several times. Make sure checking the voltage monitor in the display or make sure ride every time for at least 20 minutes to restore the voltage from every engine start, and it doesn't happen anymore since I find it was the voltage problem. And the TW version Ninja 1000SX is 123.3 PS / 8,000 rpm ,maybe it can explain why you get difference around 8000rpm.
I will look at the voltage. 有时我骑车10分钟去咖啡店。也许电池没有足够的时间充满电。谢谢你的建议！
As soon as you talked about the horn not working, I think I know the problem after I seen it raining when was happening, I have the 2022 1000sx and brought my bike back to the dealer after riding it for 5000 miles was still under warranty and keep blowing fues, The first dealer couldn't find the problem so after 16 weeks they couldnt fix it. I took it to a different dealer with the same problem. The horn and curse control fuse would blow and then the main fuse started blowing they replaced the ECU wasn’t that. They had no idea. so, I got the bike back not fixed and bought a hand full of fuse and started replacing parts . Finally, after 8 weeks at my home I figured it out the horn cruise control wire was melting on the engine under the fuel tank. I replaced it myself just tied a sting and pulled it thru under the tank as I pulled the old one out and started working again but the line was in the same place and got melted again. I brought it to the dealer and showed them the area it was melting and this time they rerouted the wire away from the spot it was melting. Benn working fine now for over 30 weeks now.
Thats very useful information right there, brother! I will look into it. This was the first time that this has ever happened (horn not working), but, I've been riding this bike a lot in the rain! I appreciate your input, brother. Hope you're subscribed for more content on two wheels! Ride safe, brother!
I love my Kawasaki Ninja 1000sx but nothing is perfect, so check out the 5 reasons NOT to get this bike: kzread.info/dash/bejne/nWGHl9iHlLPTppM.html
Greetings from the USA, Thank you for sharing your thoughts and input I found it valuable
You’re the man! What part of the US are you from? Hope you subscribe for more content on two wheels, brother! Ride safe!
I can almost feel the throttle, seeing you barely twitch your wrist, and hearing it instantly rev up. It’s actually noticeable on video compared to before you flashed it. Thanks for the shout out! It was mostly from Norton that people had issues with from flashing their ECUs on their 400s. Looks like you had a real reputable guy flash yours. Pineapples are delicious. All we had at my HS was cows 😂 I dig the new camera! Always fun watching your videos. You’re in the process of blowing up! Watch out for those cops on that road ✌️
hahah All I had at my HS was raccoons lol It's good to warn people of the negative implications of changing anything on their bike, I appreciate you letting me know about some people having problems with their bikes after the ECU flash so people can do their own research and make a better decision! We gotta do a collab soon, man! Ride safe, brother!
One complaint I do have with the bike is the indicator lights to me very disappointing one they are not running lights like on all other bikes I had I would prefer them to light up all the time and then blink when I turn on for turns 2nd they are not LED lights but the headlight is LED makes no sense to me and 3rd since they are not also running lights the bike is dark from behind as the tail light is not that bright so I am wondering is it possible to buy something to make them also running lights and I will probably swap them for LED lights
Michael, my apologies for the delay on the response as I haven’t been using KZread in a while… I have not found a solution for the LED lights yet but I will look more into it and ask some friends, I’ll let you know what I find!
Hey Michael from Hickory NC I msg you before a few times but wanted to tell you I finally picked up my 2024 1000sx love the bike and I was really surprised how comfortable this bike is I'm 6.1 and wow it really fits me good I really didn't think the seating position was gonna be this good anyway I put a coffmans slip I've had one before for my fjr and wow dude it really makes the bike pop in looks would like to have your email would love to send you a pic of my bike and maybe you post it in a video would be cool love your videos watching them made me feel better about my purchase and decision to buy the bike anyway ride safe stay frosty this summer
How have you been enjoying your bike, brother? I’d love to have you appear on my channel, I’ll create an email for this channel so i can receive a short video from you of your bikes exhaust! It would be an honor to have your bike appear on this channel and I’m sure everyone would love to see it and hear it too! I’ll reply to you with the new email soon! Thank you. Ride safe, brother.
@LiterFreedom wow that would be so cool the one compliment I get is the looks it just transformed the bike from stock I'm from hickory NC and it's been raining it's ass off here so I have not been able to get out as much as I normally do but as soon as our weather gets back to normal I will be riding the crap outta this bike I traded my 2008 yamaha fjr in on this bike my one complaint with the fjr was weight not as young as I use to be lol also have a 2023 honda gold wing tour but my main reason I wanted this ninja is I wanted to get as close to a sport bike feel of a ride as possible with a comfortable position and I think this bike delivers that anyway keep in touch and be safe my man
Who did you get your ECU flash through.
I got it done at the Kawasaki dealership by the mechanic who is the son of the owner, he’s been there for over a decade! Hope you liked the video and subscribe for more content on two wheels! Ride safe, brother!
You can’t beat the Pilot Road 6 tires for rain performance too. Very long tread life for a bike tire too. Well worth the money.
I have to agree with you! Road 6 and 5s are absolutely amazing, man! On wet surfaces or even on hard acceleration pulls the tires perform amazingly! I appreciate you watching, brother! Hope you subscribe for more content on two wheels! Ride safe partner!
Useful and honest. Thanks for the review. Staying alert!
Thank you very much, brother. Hope you subscribe for more content on two wheels. Ride safe!
Eh, too small and expensive. Concours 14 all day long for a fraction of the cost of that thing that has no bags.
I like the Concours but…The concours was 18k new and this bike is 13k new. The concours weights like 200 pounds more too, brother. The 1000sx has basically the same bags as the concours too! If we’re talking concours weight class id go for a gold wing or even an H2SX! Ride safe, brother!
I didn’t realize ECU flashes could change so much on a bike, like your clutch for example. Was it worth it, even with all the other changes besides engine response? That’s what makes me nervous about an ECU flash, I’ve heard people destroying their bike.. The engine response looks amazing on that 1000
So actually the clutch and TFT issues happened before the ECU flashes. The ECU flash brought no issue to the bike at all, actually it helped to lessen some of the issues such as the heat or the throttle being a little snappy. The ECU flash was done by the Kawasaki dealership out here so I'm hoping they know what they were doing haha But so far no issues at all with the ECU flash.The engine response became much better after the flash for sure. Ride safe, brother!