Boosterplug Bmw K1200gt - (2006-2008) - Forget The Power Commander on 2040-parts.com

The BoosterPlug is installed in less than 10 minutes.

It plugs directly into your bikes wire harness using original
connectors – no cutting or splicing.

A true Plug and Play solution that will make your bike so much better:

A lot of Plug and Play devices will promise wonderful results,
but unfortunately most of them are pure Snake Oil.

The BoosterPlug is the only Plug and Play module, that is properly
researched and developed - and performs as promised.

Sounds too good to be true ? -
The theory and research is published in details on the BoosterPlug
website to give you a proper explanation
- in stead of slick sales talk.

More important - Feedback from existing customers is extremely positive..

If you trick the Fuel Injection ECU to think the ambient air temperature is lower than the actual readings, the ECU will richen up the injected mixture by a certain amount.

The correct enrichment will be a huge improvement to the driveability of your bike.

Basicly, it is done by adding some extra resistance to the Air Intake Temperature Sensor, and the method have been tested throughly by many independent sources and it actually works. No magic involved :-)

But, the Air Intake Temperature Sensor is not a linear output device, and if you just add a fixed serial resistor like in the picture above, the performance of your device will vary a lot with changes in ambient temperature.

See the poor performance of the serial resistor in the chart below.

This is what other Plug and Play devices do, and that's actually why they fail: Typically, they are made to perform well in
20 degrees Celsius (Ambient air temperature), but this will make the bike run lean in 10 degrees, and rich in 30 degrees.

Most of the competitor device manufactorers don't bother to inform you about this, or don't have the knowledge about it.
Other will try to hide the problem in a lot of pseudo-technical talk and fancy buzz words.

The Fact is that the BoosterPlug is the only Plug and Play device that offers a stabilized enrichment of the mixture with different ambient temperatures.

To do this, the BoosterPlug is using an extra temperature sensor (and a few other components), that will work in cooperation with the original Air Intake Temperature Sensor.

Sounds pretty easy, but the calculations to get it right is rather difficult.

If you want to know more, there's plenty of details on the BoosterPlug Website.

See the actual performance of the BoosterPlug on the chart below. Note that the enrichment is the same regardless of ambient temperature. You'll see that the horizontal line drifts a little in really extreme temperatures, but it's really insignificant. This is actually a very good result :-)

Technically, it's the same as the famous Mk1 module - Plug and Play tuning simply doesn't get any better than this :-)

The module is now a one piece thermoplastic diecast moulding. Impossible to break, unless you do something really stupid...

The module is even smaller than the Mk1, and measures 20 x 20 x 32 mm. Easy to fit anywhere you want.

The cables to the connectors are slightly longer to make installation even easier.

I've finally found time to say thank you to you for rescuing my bike!

Between the standard screen being too small and a lean running engine causing vibration at 130kph on a long summer trip to Croatia from Scotland, I was on the point of selling and doing something else. An MRA screen has fixed the wind blast noise and your plug has made a big difference to the running of the engine.

The bike now runs cleanly and pulls from 1500rpm and is way smoother at all revs. I'm finding that it runs smoothly 1 gear higher everywhere and sometimes 2. Where 4th gear was needed at 50kph, it's now 5th and even 6th on a light throttle. The pick-up is better from any revs as well. It pulls hard and smoothly in a high gear and once up to speed, the motor feels much more relaxed as it's so much smoother.

Overall, it makes me sink into the bike, relax and enjoy the big engine. And when back home, get the maps out to plan the next trip.....

Thank you very much for your time and care in developing the booster plug - it really works well and makes the bike as enjoyable as it should be as it leaves the factory.

I just wanted to let you know that I am very happy with the Booster Plug on my F800GS.

This thing has returned the essential throttle control that every dual sport motorbike needs. No longer does the bike jump out from underneath me or try and toss me over the bars like an untamed horse.

After two months of use on and off road, I can happily report that my fuel economy is still above 50MPH.

Thank you for making my bike a joy to ride!

I put in the BoosterPlug last night. The difference it has made is astonishing!

There’s still a very small amount of snatch at low revs but nothing like the bucking and jumping before.

Previously, with a hot engine, I couldn’t let the revs drop below about 2,500 – 3,000 without the snatch becoming so annoying I would just pull the clutch in and glide; now I can let the revs get down to just above idle in any gear and the pickup when I engage the throttle is smooth.

I’m delighted!

I only used the k1200r for fast runs before because of its poor handling at low speed. I guess I can use it about town now!

Well I got my boosterplug fitted last week but just didn't get the chance to ride the bike until today.

I can pretty much sum it up in one word WOW!

When I fitted an " accelerator cable " (Competitor device) it made my bike feel 100% better for about 70% of the time. Unfortunately there were times when I could tell it just wasn't happy. Usually when the engine was good and hot and you got yourself stuck in heavy traffic. When I read your comments on your web site it all made sense. I was under the impression that the " accelerator cable " gave the engine an extra 6% of fuel all the time.

After I had read your comments it was easy to work out what was causing my engine to be " unhappy " in heavy traffic. The air temp on a hot day with an hot engine must have got quite high under the bodywork. The accelerator cable in those conditions must have given the engine an even higher % of fuel.

I knew after reading this that I had to invest in a BoosterPlug. I really don't know what I was expecting it to do but all I can say is, my bike runs 100% better 100% of the time. The bike feels a lot better, not just in traffic where it now behaves itself totally. But also in normal riding conditions. It feels so smooth it's like a totally different bike.

I bought my R1100S without ever riding a BMW before, I was really disappointed and was on the verge of selling it. What I really didn't like was the way it nearly stopped when you closed the throttle, it felt like you had turned of the ignition switch.

Not any more, shut the throttle and it slows down gradually, making for a much smother ride.

Thanks

I installed your Booster Plug last Friday and wanted to give you a testmonial for anyone to reference.

It took me no more than twenty minutes to install on my 2007 F800S and have put about 500 miles on the bike since.

By far the biggest difference I noticed right away was the newly found silky smooth shifting. There is no hesitation and much less clunking when shifing gears and a much more enjoyable ride. Your product has completely tranformed the bike into a smooth running machine.

Your product does exactly as advertised, which means no more fear of stalling under low RPM’s for me. I even tested dumping the clutch around a parking lot thinking it would stall, it never did! I continued to attempt this up a hill with my girlfriend on the back, no stalls!

Gas mileage is slightly affected, but not by any signatficant amount. A small price to pay for an smooth running, shifting and overall more positive experience into my daily riding routine.

Great product

Fitted The Booster Plug today and I’ve been out and about for a quick ride, staying mainly in town because as this is where you really notice the bike is transformed and it’s now a pleasure to bumble in town traffic.

Gone is the feeling the engine could falter if you don’t keep the revs up when manoeuvring at low speed. As soon you feed the clutch in the engine feels stronger, this gives you confidence, consequently you’re not revving the engine so hard when clutching, you find yourself changing up earlier and trickling in a higher gear without any surging, pick up from low revs is smooth and more controlled.

Thank you – I received it the other day but only got round to fitting it yesterday (Christmas, work, etc..) – a definite improvement; much better pulling at low revs and smoother with much less vibration through the range.

A well made, well researched and well thought out product with an honest website explanation (as opposed to the ‘mystical’ explanations, and slightly paranoid attitude of other product suppliers).

I have ridden the bike for the last 3 days.
The BoosterPlug has made a big difference in throttle response smoothness.
I had a PowerFRK (Competitor device) on the bike since October 2008. The BoosterPlug is a BIG improvement.

My first ride with BoosterPlug. Great; doing all the stuff Jens claims.
Smoother throttle response, no jerks, acceleration may be quicker and at start-up fired immediately, no turning over 2 to 4 seconds before running.
I am sold. If you do not have a BoosterPlug get one.

I installed mine yesterday on my '09 GSA. Install took about 10 minutes. Very easy.

My temp probe routes along side the left of the tank, over the fuel pump lines and then is zip tied to the left of the forks in open air. I can see it when I am riding but you can't see it if you are off the bike.

I did about a 20 mile test ride. Outside temp was about 40 degrees. Things have smoothed out at lower speeds. Added a good amount of low end grunt. Wide open acceleration from 1st through 3rd seems greatly improved.

This may be in my head but it actually seems to idle better.

I am very happy with the product. Some much that I have ordered two more of them for my other bikes.

Great job and product!

Received my BoosterPlug last week and fitted it straight away.

It does make the bike smoother on gear changes and low speed work along with giving it better acceleration.

Thanks for a good product

Well what do you know, it works !

It took a few minutes to fit and a short ride to confirm all your claims for the product.

The throttle response and fuelling is greatly improved with little or no snatch.

My previous bikes have been several BMWs Honda Blackbird VFR R1 Fazer 1000. All but the R1 were snatch and would have benefitted from the Booster Plug.

My bike is now a real delight to ride.

Well done.

I installed my Booster Plug yesterday. Noticeably smoother on/off throttle response.
It seems to pull better from low rpms too.

2 days of riding with the Boosterplug installed on my 05 650 Dakar was similar to others comments.

Smoother roll on / roll off on the throttle, less snatch and shove response to throttle input which has always annoyed me about this bike.

Much easier to ride smoothly which has got to be good for the engine / clutch etc.

Very easy 5 minute install.

Thanks

I purchased the " booster plug " two weeks ago. I did not like the jerky throttle respose as well as what power steps when accellerating, with the factory set up.

Assessment: I has most assuredly smoothed out the throttle response. The accelleration is smooth from off idle to 6 grand and above.

Am I satisfied with my purchase, YES! One feature I like, is there was no modification to the bike's wiring. Everything can go back stock in less than 20 minutes.

Would I recommend it, YES! I find it made the R12R more rideable, more enjoyable at all speeds.

Hi - I just wanted to give you an update on the BoosterPlug, it only needs 1 word, Fantastic !!

I fitted it 2 weeks ago when it arrived and I've now done 240 km on all kinds of roads. The bike is transformed, it's more like a 4 cylinder engine now rather than a big twin. The pick up from a closed throttle is just so much smoother without any of the sudden snatchiness that was there before.

Riding around town at 2000-2200 rpm is actually possible now in 2nd or 3rd gear, the bike feels totally smooth and refined. Previously I either had to use 1st a lot which made it rev a bit and also made the throttle response really sharp or just try to ride around the lurchiness in 2nd and 3rd. It's also a lot nicer on roundabouts when I'am rolling on and off the throttle as the bike just picks up smoothly and drives, definitely gives you alot more confidence when cranked over in wet and slippery conditions.

Once I'am accerating hard I don't notice so much difference except that the bike seems a bit stronger around 4-5000rpm. I wasn't looking for race track performance so this is perfect for me. Fuel consumption seems pretty much identical, previously I used to average around 52 miles per gallon, on the 240 km so far it's worked out at 50.7, the same thing in my book.

It's been a total success in every respect for me :-)

Your website is brilliant with clear explanations and no crazy claims
You delivered the BoosterPlug when you said you would, actually even a bit before
It works exactly as you explained that it would

So one very happy customer and I'll definitely be recommending the BoosterPlug to anybody that asks.

Hi, I have been riding with the BoosterPlug for a couple of weeks now and I have to say you have hit the nail on the head. The performance increase isn’t blistering like a turbo but it has added a new dimension to my GS 1100. The torque increase is very noticeable with the bike using less revs to maintain its speed, acceleration is very exciting and most noticeable of all the ridability of the bike is completely different.

It behaves much more predictably, applies its power precisely, pulls from low revs and winds out more efficiently, and all the time behaves like a compliant wild animal. The booster plug has let the GS become the bike it should be. Fuel efficiency has dropped about 1km per litre but that may be because I am so keen to open the throttle.

My only disappointment is that you included such a small sticker??? People should know about your product, I love what it has achieved form my bike.

And by the way, the extreme temperature ranges that occur in Australia require well thought out solutions so your external temperature probe gives me the confidence that my bike will adjust itself to these extreme conditions and remain reliable.

Thank you for your expertise and insight into providing a truly great plug-and-play modification. PS, it took longer to undo the box it came in than to fit it on the bike.

Bike is transformed - it's low speed 1st gear performance is turbine smooth, clutching out on level surface in 1st with NO throttle just came naturally - I didn't even have to think to consciously try it.

Idle, especially right after a cold start, is smooth as silk, no missing or hunting.

Now...... it's not that the F800s was BAD to start with; a little snatchy, tiny bit uncertain matching RPM with speed esp. on 1st - 2nd upshift.

This is a fantastic product!

Thanks profoundly.

Received the BoosterPlug, installed it today, and went for a ride.

It was very easy to tell that opening the throttle nolonger took a few seconds for higher power to come on; all available power for any engine speed was available immediately when opening the throttle, and the power built cleanly and smoothly as engine speed increased.

Thanks for producing such a simple but well engineered an well built performance improvement.

After my first hundred miles with the BP installed I'm very happy.
he bike runs great at all rpm's and no more flat spots.
All of my throttle transitions were seamless and smooth as silk !
This is the way I expected this bike to run from the factory !

NO - I'm not giving it back ! I'm a very happy customer !