Table of Contents
- DirectLink Introduction
- DirectLink Main Features
- How To Setup TR4 System
- About This Manual
- Troubleshooting
- TRo2/o2 Sensors/Rivnut Installation
- O2 Sensor Installation Kit Lite
- ECU Tuning Compatibility
- All TechnoResearch Cables
- Tuning Victory® Motorcycle
- Licensing
- 1 Setup and Installation
- 1.1 Where To Get The Software
- 1.2 Install Direct Link Flash Tuner
- 1.3 Run Direct Link Flash Tuner
- 1.4 Connect USB Cable
- 1.5 Power Up The Direct Link Flash Tuner
- 1.6 Power Up To Automatically Install Drivers
- 1.7 Update The Software
- 1.8 Confirm Com Port For Communication
- 1.9 Troubleshooting Com Port Issues
- 2. Toolbar Menu and Icon Descriptions
- 3. Direct Link – Key Features
- 4. Direct Link – Important Tables
- 5. Program the Calibration into the ECU
- 6. How to Save the Modified Calibration
- 7. How to Change Units and Colors
- 8. Monitor Real-Time Data
(Gauges/Meter Display) - 9. Monitor Real-Time Data
(Strip Chart/Meter Display) - 10. Auto-Mapping
- 11. Common Issues and
Possible Solutions - Glossary
3.6 Application Version
ECUs have a specific version of software installed, commonly referred to as the "Application Number," "App," or "Application Version." Each ECU operates with certain exclusive behaviors tied to its application version, meaning the ECU will only accept specific calibration or tuning files compatible with that version.
These application versions are represented by numbers (e.g., 127, 176, 9, 617) and do not follow a sequential or structured pattern. However, some cross-application compatibilities exist. For instance, Application Versions 9, 44, and 205 can be used on the same motorcycle or ECU.
The chart below outlines some of the rules governing these selections. To check the current Application Version on an ECU, use the "Get ECU Details" command.
| Softail | Dyna | Touring | CVO | VROD | Sport | Street | RevMax | Yr Start | Yr End | App | Compatible Apps |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X | X | X | X | 2000 | 2005 | 127 | 88, 93, 105, 127 | ||||
| X | 2000 | 2005 | 127 VROD | 88, 93, 105, 127 | |||||||
| X | X | X | 2006 | 2006 | 141 | 141 | |||||
| X | 2006 | 2006 | 141 CL | 141 CL | |||||||
| X | X | X | X | X | X | 2007 | 2007 | 159 | Updates to 171, 176 | ||
| X | 2007 | 2007 | 159 VROD | 159 VROD | |||||||
| X | 2007 | 2013 | 171 | 171, 176 | |||||||
| X | 2007 | 2013 | 176 | 171, 176 | |||||||
| X | X | X | X | 2007 | 2011 | 176 | 176 | ||||
| X | 2008 | 2009 | 176 VROD | 176 VROD | |||||||
| X | X | 2008 | 2008 | 200 (no o2) | 200 (no o2) | ||||||
| X | X | X | X | 2008 | 2011 | 205 | 9, 44, 205 | ||||
| X | X | 2011 | 2011 | 205 | 9, 44, 205 | ||||||
| X | X | 2008 | 2011 | 9 & 44 | 9, 44, 205 | ||||||
| X | X | 2012 | 2015 | 241 | 241 | ||||||
| X | X | 2011 | 2012 | 23 | 23, 25 | ||||||
| X | X | 2012 | 2015 | 357 | 357, 358 | ||||||
| X | 2012 | 2012 | 177 | 177 | |||||||
| X | 2014 | 2015 | 374 | 374 | |||||||
| X | X | 2014 | 2016 | 617 | 614, 617, 621 | ||||||
| X | 2016 | 2016 | 617 | 614, 617, 621 | |||||||
| X | X | X | 2017 | 2018 | 723 | 723 (UPDATES TO 823) | |||||
| X | X | X | 2017 | 2020 | 823 | 723, 822, 823, 824, 921, 941, 942 | |||||
| X | X | 2017 | 2018 | 415 | 414, 415 | ||||||
| X | X | X | X | X | 2021 | 2024 | 27.09.00.02 | 27.09.00.02 & 28.02.00.02 | |||
| X | 2021 | 2024 | 40.02.00.02 | 40.02.00.02 |
Note: Direct Link will prevent the user from accidentally programming incompatible application versions, but will not prevent incorrect apps being intentionally sent to compatible ECUS as in the case of 617 Air Cooled vs 617 Water Cooled or the 2006 Dyna with 141 CL (oxygen sensors) vs 2006 Dyna 141 without. This allows the programmer to update or change improperly programmed motorcycles, if such a problem occurs.