Hilltop Questions

[Dino]

Hi, long time since I've been on the forum, apologies for that - too busy riding

My 2009 GSA is getting a bit long in the tooth, with 53k on the clock; I was looking at upgrading to one of these new Watercooled, but I think they're a bit too pricey for me at the moment, so I'm looking at another year of saving before I can jump on one of those.

In the mean time, I see a lot of people talking about getting "Hilltop" done on their bike, which I understand to be some ECU remapping (bespoke for the bike). I have a few questions about it:
1, Does it need to be declared to your insurance company (officially)?

2, If you want to keep your BMW service stamps going, do you need to inform the service centre about it (in case they inadvertently mess with it)?

3, Has anyone had any *bad* experiences with it (from what I can tell, there are only good experiences)?

4, Is it likely to affect resale value on the bike (one way or the other)?

Many thanks all!

-Dino.

 

[seahorse]

1) Technically yes, but how are they are going to know?
2) As above.
3) Unlikely
4) No, although in theory positive effect.

 

[Bendy toy]

OP - Google "ukgser hilltop" and a huge amount of discussion will be laid out for you to spend all night wading through.

1) Technically yes, but how are they are going to know?
2) As above.
3) Unlikely
4) No, although in theory positive effect.

What more is there to say?

 

[Martyn H]

Hi, long time since I've been on the forum, apologies for that - too busy riding

My 2009 GSA is getting a bit long in the tooth, with 53k on the clock; I was looking at upgrading to one of these new Watercooled, but I think they're a bit too pricey for me at the moment, so I'm looking at another year of saving before I can jump on one of those.

In the mean time, I see a lot of people talking about getting "Hilltop" done on their bike, which I understand to be some ECU remapping (bespoke for the bike). I have a few questions about it:
1, Does it need to be declared to your insurance company (officially)?

2, If you want to keep your BMW service stamps going, do you need to inform the service centre about it (in case they inadvertently mess with it)?

3, Has anyone had any *bad* experiences with it (from what I can tell, there are only good experiences)?

4, Is it likely to affect resale value on the bike (one way or the other)?

Many thanks all! -Dino.

Five pager ? Ten pager ?

 

[topcat2006]

Blimey, a bit long in the tooth at 53k miles....

 

[Sgt Bilco]

1) Technically yes, but how are they are going to know?
2) As above.
3) Unlikely
4) No, although in theory positive effect.

There are your answers so just get it done.

Please close the thread before the lunatics arrive...........

 

[DING-DONG]

Please make it stop

 

[Hoff]

+1 for Hilltop, money well spent!!

 

[Haggler]

:

There are your answers so just get it done.

Please close the thread before the lunatics arrive...........

 

[ianran]

There are your answers so just get it done.

Please close the thread before the lunatics arrive...........

Too late, we're here

 

[Engineer]

Hi, long time since I've been on the forum, apologies for that - too busy riding

My 2009 GSA is getting a bit long in the tooth, with 53k on the clock; I was looking at upgrading to one of these new Watercooled, but I think they're a bit too pricey for me at the moment, so I'm looking at another year of saving before I can jump on one of those.

In the mean time, I see a lot of people talking about getting "Hilltop" done on their bike, which I understand to be some ECU remapping (bespoke for the bike). I have a few questions about it:
1, Does it need to be declared to your insurance company (officially)?

2, If you want to keep your BMW service stamps going, do you need to inform the service centre about it (in case they inadvertently mess with it)?

3, Has anyone had any *bad* experiences with it (from what I can tell, there are only good experiences)?

4, Is it likely to affect resale value on the bike (one way or the other)?

Many thanks all!

-Dino.

You'd be far better off getting a brand new bike

 

[Deleted account 200502001]

The Hilltop remap doesn't do anything to your bike, its all psychological. Spending upwards of £300 on the remap makes you believe that there are noticeable improvements, but there aren't. There aren't any. None at all. Its all imaginary. But at least riding your bike with the Hilltop imaginary remap will make you happy. Very happy

 

[Roymondo]

The Hilltop remap doesn't do anything to your bike, its all psychological. Spending upwards of £300 on the remap makes you believe that there are noticeable improvements, but there aren't. There aren't any. None at all. Its all imaginary. But at least riding your bike with the Hilltop imaginary remap will make you happy. Very happy

Very happy - but also £300+ poorer

 

[Roymondo]

And for the avoidance of doubt, I am considering getting mine done some time soon - just as soon as I have accumulated the necessary funds...

 

[Sgt Bilco]

The Hilltop remap doesn't do anything to your bike, its all psychological. Spending upwards of £300 on the remap makes you believe that there are noticeable improvements, but there aren't. There aren't any. None at all. Its all imaginary. But at least riding your bike with the Hilltop imaginary remap will make you happy. Very happy

Oye, get back to those sandwich making duties......

 

[Deleted account 200502001]

Oye, get back to those sandwich making duties......

Boiled egg with mayo & home grown cress do ya?

 

[Blackal]

And for the avoidance of doubt, ..........

Are you a solicitor?

Al

 

[SteveM]

Bump - haven't seen a hilltop thread at the top of the leaderboard for a while.

 

[Engineer]

Bump - haven't seen a hilltop thread at the top of the leaderboard for a while.

That's because most people have come to their senses and realised that it's all whispers, funny handshakes, and mass hysteria Does that help?

 

[oblertone]

That's because most people have come to their senses and realised that it's all whispers, funny handshakes, and mass hysteria Does that help?

You can't seem to help yourself ...