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TR650 MOSS tool locator / owner map

I just called my local BMW dealer and asked if they have the MOSS tool. He said yes they have to have it to service the bikes they sell.

Would this be the same tool used on the TR650 or is there a Husqvarna bike specific connector that would not let their MOSS toll connect and diagnose out bikes?

Im completely knew to this bike (dont even have it yet) so please excuse my ignorance.
 
Newfoundlander said:
I just called my local BMW dealer and asked if they have the MOSS tool. He said yes they have to have it to service the bikes they sell.

Would this be the same tool used on the TR650 or is there a Husqvarna bike specific connector that would not let their MOSS toll connect and diagnose out bikes?

Im completely knew to this bike (dont even have it yet) so please excuse my ignorance.
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Yes, the BMW MOSS system is the same system that is used to access TR ECUs and they can do so readily. However, the issue is that the BMW dealers will usually not service our bikes since BMW sold Husqvarna. If you are able to convince your local dealer to do so that would be ideal.

While you would not want to count on it, there are moves afoot to recall the TR for the fuelling issue in Canada, US and Australia. The Canadian recall has already been issued (AFAIK) and KTM is said to be near ready to provide a software update which would necessitate providing service support for the TR ECU either via the existing BMW network or through their own system.
 
im in orange county, according to the map the only person with a moss tool in cali is in Escondido, is that still the case?
 
RuggedExposure said:
I had an idea this morning to generate an open map using Google maps that owners can collaborate on.
This will have two purposes:
1. to help people locate the nearest service center with a MOSS tool
2. to allow other TR650 owners to see which other owners are around them for help or setting up group rides

The 2nd option is entirely voluntary, and I suggest only putting down a marker that shows the town or approximate location you live in, and not the exact location of your house. Maybe put the marker on your favorite eatery, bar, etc. It would be neat to get a broad idea of which part of the country TR650 owners reside in. If majority prefers, I can make the map private and only allow access to a list of people, lemme know what you think.

I went ahead and pinned myself and the nearest dealer to me with the MOSS tool.

Please use the standard 'pin' marker for designating your town, and use the star shaped symbol for marking MOSS tools. If you would, please include the name and/or address of the dealer to make it easier for others to locate.

Here is the link, feel free to collaborate.

https://mapsengine.google.com/map/edit?mid=z4Yvj1L3hwoM.kky9_o3lJhJI



PS
The scroll/zoom feature doesn't seem to work for some reason on my computer, so use the buttons on the bottom right of the screen to zoom in/out.
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This is going to be so very helpful. Thank you. I've called shops all over the country and have struck out - maybe I'll get luckier using your map.
 
DeLewis said:
Yes, the BMW MOSS system is the same system that is used to access TR ECUs and they can do so readily. However, the issue is that the BMW dealers will usually not service our bikes since BMW sold Husqvarna. If you are able to convince your local dealer to do so that would be ideal.

While you would not want to count on it, there are moves afoot to recall the TR for the fuelling issue in Canada, US and Australia. The Canadian recall has already been issued (AFAIK) and KTM is said to be near ready to provide a software update which would necessitate providing service support for the TR ECU either via the existing BMW network or through their own system.
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My BMW shop in Seattle, WA cannot read my TR650. They plugged it into the bikes ECU and the computer tech was immediately confounded. Just having the tool does not solve the problem. The service manager has told me they no longer have the firmware/software package for the TR650. But I wouldn't have been satisfied if they hadn't plugged in the bike and tried anyway.
 
Called around at a couple of BMW dealers in Sydney. Tried Procycles in St Peters first, they would have had a look at it, but had to wait a month to get it in there. Called Bikebiz BMW Parramatta, booked it in. Today I had the update installed, works like a charm. Bike stalled once on the way out to the dealer before the update, and on the way home after the update it rode beautifully, much nicer in the lower RPMs.
 
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