• Hi everyone,

    As you all know, Coffee (Dean) passed away a couple of years ago. I am Dean's ex-wife's husband and happen to have spent my career in tech. Over the years, I occasionally helped Dean with various tech issues.

    When he passed, I worked with his kids to gather the necessary credentials to keep this site running. Since then (and for however long they worked with Coffee), Woodschick and Dirtdame have been maintaining the site and covering the costs. Without their hard work and financial support, CafeHusky would have been lost.

    Over the past couple of weeks, I’ve been working to migrate the site to a free cloud compute instance so that Woodschick and Dirtdame no longer have to fund it. At the same time, I’ve updated the site to a current version of XenForo (the discussion software it runs on). The previous version was outdated and no longer supported.

    Unfortunately, the new software version doesn’t support importing the old site’s styles, so for now, you’ll see the XenForo default style. This may change over time.

    Coffee didn’t document the work he did on the site, so I’ve been digging through the old setup to understand how everything was running. There may still be things I’ve missed. One known issue is that email functionality is not yet working on the new site, but I hope to resolve this over time.

    Thanks for your patience and support!

GS-911 service tool

Good news, GS-911 is ready. Got a message from Wayne, he apparently needs approval for his comments, so I am giving ya'all the good news http://www.hexcode.co.za/version-1506-1-released

"The public PC Beta and WiFi firmware has Husky support and I can tell you the tests went well with Phil, the GS911 WIFi is now worth buying for your models, there will be more functionality to come shortly as well

I posted it into two threads at Cafe Husky and it said awaiting moderation probably because I had links to the Terra/Nuda support info at Hexcode"

Changes to the PC software since V1411:
  • German translation of the Release - V1503.3
  • Spanish translation of the Release software - V1503.3
  • Updated V1411 English to V1503.3
  • Added service functionality for BMSX on K001 models
  • Added S1000RR 2015
  • Added S1000XR
  • Added support for Husqvarna models
  • Added Nuda 900
  • Added Nuda 900R
  • Added TR650 Strada
  • Added TR650 Terra
  • Added K100RS
  • Added K1
  • Updated fault codes
  • Numerous bugfixes

Changes to the GS-911wifi software (ie. web interface):
  • English Cloud Service functionality for BMSX on the K001 bikes which include:
    Engine warning light
    Engine coolant light
    Fan
    Fuel pump
    Exhaust Flap servo
    Throttle Valve servo
    O2 Sensor heating
    Secondary Air valve
    Fuel Injectors
    Reset Dynamic Traction Control
    Reset Fuel Mixture
    Reset Throttle Twistgrip adaptation
    Reset Throttle Valve adaptation
    Reset Transmission adapatiation
    Reset Knock sensors
    Toggle Showroom mode
    Toggle RPM limiter (for S1000RR)
    Reset Bike time
    Reset Service reminder
  • Warn the user if the bike voltage drops below 12V during service functions.
  • Added functionality for a self-test of the interface link under the About Panel.
  • Check whether an upgrade is available on startup and remind user with popup.
  • Speed increase in SD card unpacking.
  • Added S1000RR 2015
  • Added S1000XR
  • Added support for Husqvarna models
  • Added Nuda 900
  • Added Nuda 900R
  • Added TR650 Strada
  • Added TR650 Terra
  • Numerous bugfixes
 
WayneC said:
Hexcode have released updated GS911 firmware and also a new public beta of the PC software, both have support for the Terra/Nuda

Yesterday I tested both versions in a Terra, theree are still some additional maintenance functions come over the next few months but all went well and I am satisfied it is worth using.

Hexcode are in the process of doing some web updates and announcements but agreed I could let you all know now

Links to their web site with the Terra, Strada and Nuda and NudaR suppport are below

Thanks to Dave for organising Phil, Keith and Luke who let me drop over and interupt their days in doing the tests
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I just received my 2 year trophy here at Cafe Husky. 2 years of waiting for a solution, the thanks go to you, Wayne, and any help I could give I am happy to give. I'm sure the others feel the same way. :cheers:
 
In layman's terms, can you explain what I can and/or can't do with the GS911 on my Terra?

I assume I can reset the service thingy on the dash.
I guess I can read & clear fault codes if there were any.
I guess I can confirm operation & possibly reset functions of things like the idle actuator.
Can I adjust the fueling?
Increase the idle?

Asking these questions am I too stupid to try to do any of this?
 
Ogre_fl said:
In layman's terms, can you explain what I can and/or can't do with the GS911 on my Terra?

I assume I can reset the service thingy on the dash.
I guess I can read & clear fault codes if there were any.
I guess I can confirm operation & possibly reset functions of things like the idle actuator.
Can I adjust the fueling?
Increase the idle?

Asking these questions am I too stupid to try to do any of this?
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My best guess is the following:

Reset service thingy - I'm guessing not yet
Read & clear faults - Yes
Confirm operation - feedback of sensor values, yes
Reset functions like idle actuator - I'm guessing not yet, unknown what specific functions are planned
Adjust fueling - No
Increase idle - No
 
hasenpfeffer said:
My best guess is the following:

Reset service thingy - I'm guessing not yet
Read & clear faults - Yes
Confirm operation - feedback of sensor values, yes
Reset functions like idle actuator - I'm guessing not yet, unknown what specific functions are planned
Adjust fueling - No
Increase idle - No
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hmmm. For the price asked I would have expected it to do all of those. Appears to have much more functionality for BMW owners.
 
The GS911 WiFi functionality can be considered as split into 2

Emergency Functions via WiFi web interface to your phone/tablet for when you are out on the road which is read and clear fault codes and real time recording

Maintenance functions for back in the workshop via the PC application, in there you have component testing capability, not all service functionality is in this initial release but it is being prepared along with the same functions for some new BMW models

From both interfaces you have all the ECU information screens to see which version of firmware is in the ECU's. It was using this which enabled identifying that one of the bikes I looked at is on older firmware and needs updating, on the same machine I was able to identify the AF XIED fitted was a dead parrot and was supplying no voltage to the BMS-E for 02 signal so rather than running lean the bike was running full rich in limp home mode

In terms of functionality for Terra compared to the BMW models, the functionality will be the same, whatever the ECU's allow will be fully implemented

There is more functionality for the Terra than my older 2002 650GS Dakar as the BMS-C on mine does not have access to some items the BMS-E does

The BMS-E on the Terra and Nuda is used on the BMW 600/650 Scooters and the 650GS/Sertao so the full suite of functionality is needed for those models as well

Further down the track all the models will have additional functionality from the WiFi browser interface as per the announcement of cloud functionality for the K001 models in the Hexcode news release


Re programming, that is a Dealer Tool function and the GS911 does not do it for any of the BMW models

Re remapping, the only way you will ever get that functionality is if the Terra owners get together and convince someone to write the software, just like TuneECU for the Triumph/KTM owners


I have learned a little re some of the electronics you have on the Terra in the process of the testing with the Sydney guys

I have started running up a pdf with the info the same as I have for the 650GS/Sertao and I will put it on my 650GS web site hopefully later today
 
Ogre_fl said:
In layman's terms, can you explain what I can and/or can't do with the GS911 on my Terra?

I assume I can reset the service thingy on the dash.
I guess I can read & clear fault codes if there were any.
I guess I can confirm operation & possibly reset functions of things like the idle actuator.
Can I adjust the fueling?
Increase the idle?

Asking these questions am I too stupid to try to do any of this?
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I understand it to be a fairly comprehensive diagnostic tool only, with the ability to clear "fault" codes, & possibly "adaption" tables in the near future

"Oh" that it could reprogram or even MOSS the ecu, that's maybe sometime away
 
Keith, GS911 is diagnostics only, it does not reprogram any BMW model, what do you refer to with "MOSS the ECU" ?
 
WayneC said:
Keith, GS911 is diagnostics only, it does not reprogram any BMW model, what do you refer to with "MOSS the ECU" ?
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Wayne I didn't say that it was anything more than a diagnostic tool

"Oh" that it could? Means wouldn't it be great if it could be more than a diagnostic tool?
 
WayneC said:
The GS911 WiFi functionality can be considered as split into 2

Emergency Functions via WiFi web interface to your phone/tablet for when you are out on the road which is read and clear fault codes and real time recording

Maintenance functions for back in the workshop via the PC application, in there you have component testing capability, not all service functionality is in this initial release but it is being prepared along with the same functions for some new BMW models

From both interfaces you have all the ECU information screens to see which version of firmware is in the ECU's. It was using this which enabled identifying that one of the bikes I looked at is on older firmware and needs updating, on the same machine I was able to identify the AF XIED fitted was a dead parrot and was supplying no voltage to the BMS-E for 02 signal so rather than running lean the bike was running full rich in limp home mode

In terms of functionality for Terra compared to the BMW models, the functionality will be the same, whatever the ECU's allow will be fully implemented

There is more functionality for the Terra than my older 2002 650GS Dakar as the BMS-C on mine does not have access to some items the BMS-E does

The BMS-E on the Terra and Nuda is used on the BMW 600/650 Scooters and the 650GS/Sertao so the full suite of functionality is needed for those models as well

Further down the track all the models will have additional functionality from the WiFi browser interface as per the announcement of cloud functionality for the K001 models in the Hexcode news release


Re programming, that is a Dealer Tool function and the GS911 does not do it for any of the BMW models

Re remapping, the only way you will ever get that functionality is if the Terra owners get together and convince someone to write the software, just like TuneECU for the Triumph/KTM owners


I have learned a little re some of the electronics you have on the Terra in the process of the testing with the Sydney guys

I have started running up a pdf with the info the same as I have for the 650GS/Sertao and I will put it on my 650GS web site hopefully later today
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Wayne, you're doing great work
It's my (our) frustration that BMW/Husqvarna appear to have done nothing to assist owners over-come the "built-in" fueling & air filtering problems, when they purchased the TRs, Stradas, Nudas - all excellent motorcycles, otherwise we'd not be going to the trouble of getting them to run
 
engineerk9 said:
Wayne, you're doing great work
It's my (our) frustration that BMW/Husqvarna appear to have done nothing to assist owners over-come the "built-in" fueling & air filtering problems, when they purchased the TRs, Stradas, Nudas - all excellent motorcycles, otherwise we'd not be going to the trouble of getting them to run
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WayneC said:
The GS911 WiFi functionality can be considered as split into 2

Emergency Functions via WiFi web interface to your phone/tablet for when you are out on the road which is read and clear fault codes and real time recording

Maintenance functions for back in the workshop via the PC application, in there you have component testing capability, not all service functionality is in this initial release but it is being prepared along with the same functions for some new BMW models

From both interfaces you have all the ECU information screens to see which version of firmware is in the ECU's. It was using this which enabled identifying that one of the bikes I looked at is on older firmware and needs updating, on the same machine I was able to identify the AF XIED fitted was a dead parrot and was supplying no voltage to the BMS-E for 02 signal so rather than running lean the bike was running full rich in limp home mode

In terms of functionality for Terra compared to the BMW models, the functionality will be the same, whatever the ECU's allow will be fully implemented

There is more functionality for the Terra than my older 2002 650GS Dakar as the BMS-C on mine does not have access to some items the BMS-E does

The BMS-E on the Terra and Nuda is used on the BMW 600/650 Scooters and the 650GS/Sertao so the full suite of functionality is needed for those models as well

Further down the track all the models will have additional functionality from the WiFi browser interface as per the announcement of cloud functionality for the K001 models in the Hexcode news release


Re programming, that is a Dealer Tool function and the GS911 does not do it for any of the BMW models

Re remapping, the only way you will ever get that functionality is if the Terra owners get together and convince someone to write the software, just like TuneECU for the Triumph/KTM owners


I have learned a little re some of the electronics you have on the Terra in the process of the testing with the Sydney guys

I have started running up a pdf with the info the same as I have for the 650GS/Sertao and I will put it on my 650GS web site hopefully later today
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NOW that's a challenge for us Husky owners - I'll happily "chuck-in" a couple hundred $'s to get a TuneECU
 
engineerk9 said:
NOW that's a challenge for us Husky owners - I'll happily "chuck-in" a couple hundred $'s to get a TuneECU
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Let's check around. I put out some emails, I need to find out who needs what etc, then maybe we could start a crowdfund or something? Might start a whole new topic too. I'm going to get the GS911 soon as the dust settles. I would still like to change a few things the gs911 can't do.
 
hasenpfeffer said:
My best guess is the following:

Reset service thingy - I'm guessing not yet
Read & clear faults - Yes
Confirm operation - feedback of sensor values, yes
Reset functions like idle actuator - I'm guessing not yet, unknown what specific functions are planned
Adjust fueling - No
Increase idle - No
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Doesn't appear to do anything much more than a BMW GS 650 unit for the MM ECU would have done in the past then??
Was my guess that they haven't really pursued the Husky TR650 development correct??
 
Mark, the functionality for the 650GS Sertao was only added late last year and it was far easier to implement as it has only BMS-E and ABS intelligent ECU's. There is no CAN BUS implemented on the 650gs/Sertao. In additional all the starter system and starter lock outs on the 650GS/Sertao are done with hardware logic the same as the earlier 650GS models which again means no intelligence or ability to test

The functionality for the Terra took longer because of the implementation of CAN and firmware logic for starter system, this means the functionality for testing on the Terra is far more extensive than the 650GS/Sertao and the development had to take place alongside development for a couple of other new BMW models
 
mag00 said:
The GS911 is ready for the Terra, you do need to be careful which unit you get, as the WiFi unit is the only one that supports the TR650 at this time.
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Thanks for that warning!!
I'm happy to hang back and wait for the (cheaper?) USB-only version, as I only see the need in a home-servicing context (i.e. wipe the service+error stuff, reset the adaptive values....and that's pretty much it, don't need a diagnostic tool telling me if the indicators or brakelight work)
If at all possible, I don't want to see any shop-mechanics near that bike....so the interest is certainly there.

Any of the local Melbournians want to share? I'm sure we can rustle up an older Win7 lappy to make this a "take-home" package.

Is there a limit on VIN numbers (I guess they're required by GS911 to run??) that the GS911 can be used on?
 
The enthusiast version is a 10 VIN limit on the maintenance functions, the emergency functions are not VIN limited. One of the real benefits of the WiFi is the ability to do real time recording of engine sensors to track down intermittent faults or use it to look at lambda values as they are with setting up the LC2/ In the future there will also be access to maintenance functions in the cloud. Having access to fault code info and clearing faults info out on the road can save a lot of time
 
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