New and improved KTM690 WUNDERFEST - Page 401

The Letter J · 10-15-2012, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Noyah

Finally got my hands on a decent solution for extra petrol

I've been running a similar setup (purchased from bobzilla) for several thousand miles now and aside from the hassle of removing my tankbag to get under the seat (now just running e-12 saddlebags), it has been just what the Dr ordered! Holds almost exactly 1.25g. I don't see myself getting Rally Raid or Safari tanks until my buddies all have more range than me.

bobzilla · 10-15-2012, 08:37 PM

^^^^^^

does work well

motoged · 10-15-2012, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by bobzilla

^^^^^^

does work well

I think Bob used his for smuggling moonshine....his 690 never went far enough to run out of gas

Once upon a time and after some semi-successful wrenching, with some expert help....

Bob was happy to hit the dez for some more....

Only to be towed 50 miles in silt and sand....

It is enough to make a guy want to resort to demon liquor....

Noyah · 10-15-2012, 11:02 PM

Cant wait!

blakrj · 10-16-2012, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by thorinoakenshield

Yeah, you ought to lube it and get the grime out...

I'm at a lost as to how I'd be able to apply equal pulling force on all sides of the spacer, without mutilating the rubbing bearing or nilos ring (only $7,btw).

Would a bearing puller and slide hammer not do the trick?

bobzilla · 10-16-2012, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by blakrj

Would a bearing puller and slide hammer not do the trick?

what I used when I changed my bearings.

DrtSqtr · 10-16-2012, 04:28 PM

WOW now thats bad Azzzzzz......
Dang another thing i want to get for my 690.....
I knew i should of left the computer off...lol
looks great...

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Originally Posted by Noyah

Cant wait!

MFS · 10-16-2012, 05:58 PM

Posted a few pages back on my woes, and they have gotten worse...this is just me venting, more or less

Took my KTM to a Non-KTM dealer to get 15K inspection done (late), thought I'd give em a try and save me time

Vavles I were told were good, rode home (New chain, sprocket) and it hesitated at intersections, then stalled when I got home for the first time ever, owned since new.

Test rode later, same thing. Called shop and they picked it up for me to give it a look. (They forgot to re-install the front screw holding the airbox lid, but it was secure to the boot) I was gonna do the 15 min reset (never did it before) but could not get it to idle for more than 8 minutes

Shop picked up bike, and couldn't find any error, other than at low idle same as me so I said bring her back, I'll put a few miles on it like it is then, benefit of the doubt maybe it'll work itself out, or something will break definatively, and that'll make it easier to troubleshoot

Bike was dropped off while I was at work, went to start it the next day, and NO START, hasn't ran since. They will be picking it up again this week, and most likely trucking it to the nearest KTM dealer (who only deals with smaller bore KTM's, but will take a look at it)(

So, to try and make my life simpler, end result uhh, not so much!

So I ripped into it today, I've never even had the airbox off this thing before, last inspection was through a KTM dealer here that has since closed down

I've found 3 wires that had the insulation worn through to the point I can see copper. Wires not looking damaged though, so I taped and reset them in proper places.

Pump I'm sure is fine. It sounds the same as always, and is sending fuel properly. No spark methinks somehow. Of course I DON'T HAVE THE PROPER FRICKEN PLUG WRENCH. A problem I will soon rectify. Always assumed one of the many I have would fit.

Plug wire is good. May have just fouled the beast? New plug, will try a new battery as this one is crankin soft, but only as a result of trying to start in on and off the last couple days. Have a charger on it, but it is the original battery (2010 690 R)

Anywho....not intending to be negative, just posting so that when it does get fixed, by my hand or the next, I'll post what it was so it may help someone, sometime.

Have fun riden y'all., I'm not...

Bike is awesome, and has never skipped a beat prior to this. That's the gamble of gettting someones elses hands in there, who knows what happened at the shop. A simple remap may be all it needs. Just gotta find someone that can first! Or invest, hmmm....

Not blaming the local dealer either, they seem to be good folk, and part of this experiment was to support the local economy, and hope to find a good shop in the process.

Ride safe,

MFS

thorinoakenshield · 10-16-2012, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by bobzilla

what I used when I changed my bearings.

yeah thx for the advice WUNDERKINDER, i'll use a blunt wood drift or something....it's not a big deal now that i know it is removable.

ramjet · 10-16-2012, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Noyah

Can't wait! ...

What are the downsides to the air intake being routed like that-affect performance? Watercrossing concerns? What else had to be moved? The stealth gallonage is very intriguing.

RoninMoto · 10-17-2012, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by ramjet

What are the downsides to the air intake being routed like that-affect performance? Watercrossing concerns? What else had to be moved? The stealth gallonage is very intriguing.

I had 20% less fuel mileage when I had the Unifilter vs the stock air box. The performance was quite nice though. Not as loud as the Twinair filter on the front of the air box.

dirty_sanchez · 10-17-2012, 03:51 AM

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Originally Posted by RoninMoto

I had 20% less fuel mileage when I had the Unifilter vs the stock air box. The performance was quite nice though. Not as loud as the Twinair filter on the front of the air box.

I remember you mentioning the mileage drop while running the open UNI POD in a PM response to me, but do you think the mileage drop was due to having a thirsty map loaded?

The UNI double pod inside of the stock box is the route I decided to take at your suggestion.

Good suggestion.

Dirty

RoninMoto · 10-17-2012, 09:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dirty_sanchez

I remember you mentioning the mileage drop while running the open UNI POD in a PM response to me, but do you think the mileage drop was due to having a thirsty map loaded?

The UNI double pod inside of the stock box is the route I decided to take at your suggestion.

Good suggestion.

Dirty

With the open Uni Pod you pretty much have to have a thirsty map otherwise you will run her too lean. With the stock snorkel you can keep her close to stock on the map if you want the efficiency.

BK.RD.RNR · 10-17-2012, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by RoninMoto

With the open Uni Pod you pretty much have to have a thirsty map otherwise you will run her too lean. With the stock snorkel you can keep her close to stock on the map if you want the efficiency.

I ran the Uni foam filter with the stock box/ snorkel, and fmf Q4 pipe. No remap was necessary, just the 15 min reset...

RoninMoto · 10-17-2012, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by BK.RD.RNR

I ran the Uni foam filter with the stock box/ snorkel, and fmf Q4 pipe. No remap was necessary, just the 15 min reset...

This was the exact setup on my old bike. The new one is the same but it has an LV pipe but I am now running Frankenstein map I put together. A touch richer on the top end but sip sip sip when you are cruising. seems to work out nicely.

10-15-2012, 08:37 PM	#6002
bobzilla Dirty Old Man Joined: Apr 2006 Location: Lost & Found again in the Great Basin Oddometer: 774	^^^^^^ does work well __________________ Ride the DEZ 05 FE 550 Husaberg plated 09 KTM 690

10-15-2012, 11:02 PM	#6004
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10-16-2012, 05:58 PM	#6008
MFS Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Apr 2009 Location: Prairies... Oddometer: 135	No Start Posted a few pages back on my woes, and they have gotten worse...this is just me venting, more or less Took my KTM to a Non-KTM dealer to get 15K inspection done (late), thought I'd give em a try and save me time Vavles I were told were good, rode home (New chain, sprocket) and it hesitated at intersections, then stalled when I got home for the first time ever, owned since new. Test rode later, same thing. Called shop and they picked it up for me to give it a look. (They forgot to re-install the front screw holding the airbox lid, but it was secure to the boot) I was gonna do the 15 min reset (never did it before) but could not get it to idle for more than 8 minutes Shop picked up bike, and couldn't find any error, other than at low idle same as me so I said bring her back, I'll put a few miles on it like it is then, benefit of the doubt maybe it'll work itself out, or something will break definatively, and that'll make it easier to troubleshoot Bike was dropped off while I was at work, went to start it the next day, and NO START, hasn't ran since. They will be picking it up again this week, and most likely trucking it to the nearest KTM dealer (who only deals with smaller bore KTM's, but will take a look at it)( So, to try and make my life simpler, end result uhh, not so much! So I ripped into it today, I've never even had the airbox off this thing before, last inspection was through a KTM dealer here that has since closed down I've found 3 wires that had the insulation worn through to the point I can see copper. Wires not looking damaged though, so I taped and reset them in proper places. Pump I'm sure is fine. It sounds the same as always, and is sending fuel properly. No spark methinks somehow. Of course I DON'T HAVE THE PROPER FRICKEN PLUG WRENCH. A problem I will soon rectify. Always assumed one of the many I have would fit. Plug wire is good. May have just fouled the beast? New plug, will try a new battery as this one is crankin soft, but only as a result of trying to start in on and off the last couple days. Have a charger on it, but it is the original battery (2010 690 R) Anywho....not intending to be negative, just posting so that when it does get fixed, by my hand or the next, I'll post what it was so it may help someone, sometime. Have fun riden y'all., I'm not... Bike is awesome, and has never skipped a beat prior to this. That's the gamble of gettting someones elses hands in there, who knows what happened at the shop. A simple remap may be all it needs. Just gotta find someone that can first! Or invest, hmmm.... Not blaming the local dealer either, they seem to be good folk, and part of this experiment was to support the local economy, and hope to find a good shop in the process. Ride safe, MFS

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