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Does the OBDLink LX unit plug directly into the R18’s diagnostic port/socket ( behind the right side cover panel ), or do l need to purchase a cable for connection as well ? Thanks, Brett.
 
On the subject of the OBDLink LX…..I’m still using what I believe nowadays is called a ‘burner phone’ on pay as you go. It’s a small Nokia that is not a smartphone and has given me a good 10 years or more of service. I really ought to go onto a monthly contract and get a new phone at the same time because it will work out much cheaper for me.

Question, when I go to the phone shop and start looking is there anything specific the Smartphone must have in order to work with the OBD? I want to buy an OBD later this year to start doing routine servicing myself and clear the service icon on the dash, so obviously want to make sure whatever phone I end up with is going to be compatible.

I would greatly appreciate any advice on the topic.TIA
 
Its a petty we couldn't use tune ecu on the OBDLINK as I bought mine to tune my Rocket 3 with and it was a pretty easy way of unleashing the power on it, as it was restricted to 60% on most settings.
 
Rufus said:
On the subject of the OBDLink LX…..I’m still using what I believe nowadays is called a ‘burner phone’ on pay as you go. It’s a small Nokia that is not a smartphone and has given me a good 10 years or more of service. I really ought to go onto a monthly contract and get a new phone at the same time because it will work out much cheaper for me.

Question, when I go to the phone shop and start looking is there anything specific the Smartphone must have in order to work with the OBD? I want to buy an OBD later this year to start doing routine servicing myself and clear the service icon on the dash, so obviously want to make sure whatever phone I end up with is going to be compatible.

I would greatly appreciate any advice on the topic.TIA
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Android device only - phone, laptop , tablet.
 
Rufus said:
On the subject of the OBDLink LX…..I’m still using what I believe nowadays is called a ‘burner phone’ on pay as you go. It’s a small Nokia that is not a smartphone and has given me a good 10 years or more of service. I really ought to go onto a monthly contract and get a new phone at the same time because it will work out much cheaper for me.

Question, when I go to the phone shop and start looking is there anything specific the Smartphone must have in order to work with the OBD? I want to buy an OBD later this year to start doing routine servicing myself and clear the service icon on the dash, so obviously want to make sure whatever phone I end up with is going to be compatible.

I would greatly appreciate any advice on the topic.TIA
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Cheapest way in is a refurb Amazon fire tablet. You can set it up to run the Google play shop in about 15 mins and then grab the Motoscan app required to work between the obd and the bike.
 
ROYZALUK said:
Its a petty we couldn't use tune ecu on the OBDLINK as I bought mine to tune my Rocket 3 with and it was a pretty easy way of unleashing the power on it, as it was restricted to 60% on most settings.
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The obdlink doesn’t work with tune ecu? I was getting ready to buy the app to work on my Bonneville.
 
BigJimSlim said:
The obdlink doesn’t work with tune ecu? I was getting ready to buy the app to work on my Bonneville.
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Far as I know tune ecu still doesn't do the r18. I have a bonneville also and use tune ecu for it and moto scan with my r18.
I'm using the same Bluetooth obd2 scanner for both apps
 
Longshot said:
Far as I know tune ecu still doesn't. I have a bonneville also and use tune ecu for it and moto scan with my r18.
I'm using the same Bluetooth obd2 scanner for both apps
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Hmm. I looked at the tunceecu site and they have the obdlink lx listed as supported. Maybe that’s a recent update?
 
BigJimSlim said:
Hmm. I looked at the tunceecu site and they have the obdlink lx listed as supported. Maybe that’s a recent update?
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I have the latest version of tune ecu on my android and the BMW R18 is not showing in the list of bikes it supports. But don't take my word as gospel. There may be something I'm not aware of.
 
Longshot said:
I have the latest version of tune ecu on my android and the BMW R18 is not showing in the list of bikes it supports. But don't take my word as gospel. There may be something I'm not aware of.
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ohh no no, looks we confused each other. I was talking about the obdlink working in tuneecu for the Triumph Bonneville. I've already got motoscan pro for the BMW.
 
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