No idea Max, just seems to make sense for the ECU to remember the setting during shut down. When I am reflashing my F250 part of the procedure is to tkey off after flash, back on and start. Same holds true for the GS procedure.
UPDATE 2:
I tried so hard to kill it this morning. Did everything i knew that would cause it to die when i started. It. Kept. Running.
Throttle response is so much better, bike seems to be running smoother, my butt dyno says it has more power, and SO FAR my MPGs seem to have gone up. Very confidence inspiring having the throttle react exactly as it should.
I dont absolutely hate riding this bike anymore... Because it was not fun before constantly being scared of how it would react with every touch of the throttle. Smooth as butter now!
That's great! You know what else? Check your mirror, I think that you're actually better looking today. ;)
Dangit, now i have 7 years of bad luck.... I guess i still look goofy....
Even a blind Kirby finds a nut now and again
As an aside. My idle speed has dropped to 1100 rpm, down from 1300.
OK...so I saw Stephen's video out on facey books. Thought to myself, self, this seems to be the exact same issue that I am having. Being an adventurous sort; I gave it a shot.
Short story, made even shorter, the "recalibration", seems to have worked.
This thread is absolutely fascinating. Could be the "best kept secret ever"?
I tried this procedure yesterday before heading out for a nice cool ride @ 42f. I can't say that I noticed any differences but I haven't had any issues with my bike and the way it runs (knocking on wood).
I've seen a couple comments that people tried it when the engine was cold and it made a small difference, then when they stopped on their ride, did it again (engine completely warm) and there was a marked improvement.