New and improved KTM690 WUNDERFEST - Page 497

Hoots · 02-22-2013, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Baja Dad

Dude, just un plug it !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Dude – yes I could just unplug the sensor – and then do what? – look at it? – sing to it perhaps? – maybe fondle it a bit? – I don’t have a replacement sensor to swap it with, and as the bike is under warranty it would be senseless to buy one and go through the process myself – only to have KTM repeat it all at some later date if this turned out not to be the problem ...

So I think I’ll stick with plan A, and just let the KTM boys swap the sensor and see if that fixes the problem - sounds simple to me ...

BygDaddee · 02-22-2013, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Albie

Why would you replace the screen, it's a cleanable part, just like the oil screens. Pull it off, hit it with some compressed air and slap it back on.

Fair enough, but there's still a filter there next down the line inside the tank and filters get dirty and block, and contaminated.

Mudguts · 02-22-2013, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Hoots

Dude – yes I could just unplug the sensor – and then do what? – look at it? – sing to it perhaps? – maybe fondle it a bit? – I don’t have a replacement sensor to swap it with, and as the bike is under warranty it would be senseless to buy one and go through the process myself – only to have KTM repeat it all at some later date if this turned out not to be the problem ...

So I think I’ll stick with plan A, and just let the KTM boys swap the sensor and see if that fixes the problem - sounds simple to me ...

I think what BD is try to say is none of the other models of 690 enduros have a oil pressure sensor so why bother with one now , It's obvious that it is stressing you out , it is not needed and it is some thing else that can go wrong , in your case has gone wrong ,
A lot of us here use the KISS method Which KTM has not , it is an Enduro bike after all.

Hoots · 02-22-2013, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Mudguts

I think what BD is try to say is none of the other models of 690 enduros have a oil pressure sensor so why bother with one now , It's obvious that it is stressing you out , it is not needed and it is some thing else that can go wrong , in your case has gone wrong ,
A lot of us here use the KISS method Which KTM has not , it is an Enduro bike after all.

Conversely, if the oil sensor is not in fact the problem and I remove it and the oil pressure is not maintained and ... etc etc etc ... for $16K bike under warranty this is not going to be a good course of action ...

Down the track perhaps ...

Agree re' KISS principle - might be good to somehow transfer that message back to the engineers in Austria ...

Albie · 02-22-2013, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by RideWithMe

First enough, but there's still a filter there next down the line inside the tank and filters get dirty and block, and contaminated.

I replace my filter every time I replace the pump.

Hmmm, maybe that's what they had in mind all along.

Sutherngintelmen · 02-22-2013, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Albie

I replace my filter every time I replace the pump.

Hmmm, maybe that's what they had in mind all along.

Planned obsolesce - us auto builds started in the 70's, going global.

BygDaddee · 02-22-2013, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Albie

I replace my filter every time I replace the pump.

Hmmm, maybe that's what they had in mind all along.

Hahah, hopefully I'll get through a few filters before that happens.

Evil Invader · 02-23-2013, 02:08 AM

Now if only Crankshaft would get his wiring harness out together with some nice ecu setups that eliminate all safetygadgets like clutchgrip preassure switch, sidestand switch and what not...

dad2bike · 02-23-2013, 05:21 AM

My fork mods worked great! Nice and plush.

Still working with the rear shock. I got the PDS spring to fit. However, not happy with the action. Ends up with too much preload. That defeats the goal.

I may just have to pay for the rear to be revalved. Holy crap that shock almost doesn't need a spring. On the bench I could barely get it to stroke.

On a related not- Those with Safari Tanks. Have you ever considered or found a second valve to put on between the tank and the Safari valve by the reservoir? Stretching that poor hose when raising the subframe to access the shock is brutal. I've used hemostats to pinch the line. That's hard on the line. I was thinking of a small ball valve near the base of the tank.
Hmm, Maybe reuse the disconnect I removed from the injector line.

I got my wide pegs all made up. I'm still milking out a 30+ year old can of Malcolm Smith Silver Husky Frame paint. I've never found a replacement for it yet.

kevmo250 · 02-23-2013, 07:09 AM

Does anyone have a lead on where to buy tank bolts for the 690. KTM twin and rally raid are back ordered until April

dad2bike · 02-23-2013, 07:28 AM

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Originally Posted by kevmo250

Does anyone have a lead on where to buy tank bolts for the 690. KTM twin and rally raid are back ordered until April

Seems like they do them in runs. I waited for over a month for mine. I only did the top kit. The bottom I just bought a long bolt locally & drilled out the bushing.
FWIW Twins did get them in stock a week sooner than the Backorder date that was listed.

scholz · 02-23-2013, 07:53 AM

any quick fix for movement in tank? bolts are and have always been checked tight. Need to fix before sandblast rally.

It appears the play is in the bottom bolts assy.

I bought rally raid top bolts but didn't use because stock ones fit better.

Thanks!

BK.RD.RNR · 02-23-2013, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by scholz

any quick fix for movement in tank? bolts are and have always been checked tight. Need to fix before sandblast rally.

It appears the play is in the bottom bolts assy.

I bought rally raid top bolts but didn't use because stock ones fit better.

Thanks!

I believe it was PartsMaker? here on adv had a good solution to the easily worn lower tank bushings. Maybe check the Vendors section. I am very happy with mine.

crankshaft · 02-23-2013, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Evil Invader

Now if only Crankshaft would get his wiring harness out together with some nice ecu setups that eliminate all safetygadgets like clutchgrip preassure switch, sidestand switch and what not...

I'm heading to the Dyno on Tuesday to refine the map a bit more. It runs great, fires up easily and pulls really good in the mid range. I need to tweak the low RPM, high load portion of the map. The MAP signal is a bit bouncy and needs to be smoothed out a bit.

My 690 is already running far better than it ever did, so my project is a success. It's going to get it's trial by fire at the Sandblast rally in South Carolina a week from today!

Evil Invader · 02-23-2013, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by crankshaft

I'm heading to the Dyno on Tuesday to refine the map a bit more. It runs great, fires up easily and pulls really good in the mid range. I need to tweak the low RPM, high load portion of the map. The MAP signal is a bit bouncy and needs to be smoothed out a bit.

My 690 is already running far better than it ever did, so my project is a success. It's going to get it's trial by fire at the Sandblast rally in South Carolina a week from today!

Really glad for you!

02-23-2013, 02:08 AM	#7448
Evil Invader Studly Adventurer Joined: May 2006 Location: Hell-sing-land, Sweden Oddometer: 593	Now if only Crankshaft would get his wiring harness out together with some nice ecu setups that eliminate all safetygadgets like clutchgrip preassure switch, sidestand switch and what not... __________________ 690 "DIY" thread (incl. "Rallybike build"): http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=708813 M Motoadventures

02-23-2013, 05:21 AM	#7449
dad2bike Cranky Old Fart Joined: Aug 2007 Location: Las Vegas, NV Oddometer: 2,325	My fork mods worked great! Nice and plush. Still working with the rear shock. I got the PDS spring to fit. However, not happy with the action. Ends up with too much preload. That defeats the goal. I may just have to pay for the rear to be revalved. Holy crap that shock almost doesn't need a spring. On the bench I could barely get it to stroke. On a related not- Those with Safari Tanks. Have you ever considered or found a second valve to put on between the tank and the Safari valve by the reservoir? Stretching that poor hose when raising the subframe to access the shock is brutal. I've used hemostats to pinch the line. That's hard on the line. I was thinking of a small ball valve near the base of the tank. Hmm, Maybe reuse the disconnect I removed from the injector line. I got my wide pegs all made up. I'm still milking out a 30+ year old can of Malcolm Smith Silver Husky Frame paint. I've never found a replacement for it yet. __________________ Tom 2006 950 Adventure "Big Orange", 2009 690R "Ginger", 2003 525 EXC, 2001 400 EXC To Think is to Create!http://my2wheels.com/forum/cmps_index.php

02-23-2013, 07:09 AM	#7450
kevmo250 Seeker Joined: Mar 2012 Location: Somewhere between here and there Oddometer: 2	tank bolts Does anyone have a lead on where to buy tank bolts for the 690. KTM twin and rally raid are back ordered until April

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02-23-2013, 07:53 AM	#7452
scholz bush league Joined: Feb 2008 Location: ontario canada Oddometer: 38	any quick fix for movement in tank? bolts are and have always been checked tight. Need to fix before sandblast rally. It appears the play is in the bottom bolts assy. I bought rally raid top bolts but didn't use because stock ones fit better. Thanks!