New and improved KTM690 WUNDERFEST - Page 347

Xmoto · 08-23-2012, 04:30 AM

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Originally Posted by crankshaft

Anyone here that has a Vortex ECu ever noticed how touchy the throttle is without the stepper motor connected? I'm hoping to add some extra resistance to the throttle tension, anyone have any BTDT? It's really touchy when I'm riding over rough terrain, likes to buck and surge and I get arm pump trying to hold the throttle super steady.

Mine is also very touchy with the throttle. Let me know what you come up with.

Mudguts · 08-23-2012, 04:41 AM

Do you have the latest maps ? I know there has been some updates

striped tomato · 08-23-2012, 04:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Xmoto

Mine is also very touchy with the throttle. Let me know what you come up with.

Ditto. Fine on the black top but real twitchy offroad.

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Night Crawler · 08-23-2012, 07:19 AM

There has not been any recent updates on the Vortex unit. Are you guys still happy with your purchase? Is it worth the money? Where are you getting the most gains? I have been looking at getting one, though my bike runs great I would like to smooth out the bottom end. Where does the handlebar selector plug into?

dunefreak · 08-23-2012, 07:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Xmoto

Does anyone know of a paint to use to touch up the grey on the engine cases. Thanks.

Just throw a set of these on there. http://www.adventure-spec.com/defaul...m-690-e-r.html

crankshaft · 08-23-2012, 07:49 AM

I pulled the housing off and had a look inside the bell crank area of the t-body.
Looks like I can drill a small hole here and there and add a small spring.
I think the ride by wire stepper motor added resistance with the old ECU system.

An ECU flash won't help this problem as far as I can tell.

Barman · 08-23-2012, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Xmoto

Mine is also very touchy with the throttle. Let me know what you come up with.

Have you changed maps? There's one on the Vortex with a "softer" initial throttle that works well.

crankshaft · 08-23-2012, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Barman

Have you changed maps? There's one on the Vortex with a "softer" initial throttle that works well.

Map changes don't really make a difference, it's a lot like a touchy has pedal

Barman · 08-23-2012, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by crankshaft

Map changes don't really make a difference, it's a lot like a touchy has pedal

Maybe it's the newer updated ecu but the softer initial throttle map definitely made a difference.

Doesn't cure everything but the power was more manageable on trails.

blakrj · 08-23-2012, 12:07 PM

Now had two occasions of the FI light showing up, not blinking any pattern, but glowing solid. Only when bike is in gear. If I put it in neutral it goes away. Turned off and restarted and both times it didn't come back. Anyone know what impending doom I might be facing?

dunefreak · 08-23-2012, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by blakrj

Now had two occasions of the FI light showing up, not blinking any pattern, but glowing solid. Only when bike is in gear. If I put it in neutral it goes away. Turned off and restarted and both times it didn't come back. Anyone know what impending doom I might be facing?

You need to turn the key on/ engine off for it to blink for codes. Then go from there.

blakrj · 08-23-2012, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by dunefreak

You need to turn the key on/ engine off for it to blink for codes. Then go from there.

Therein lies a problem. Solid when engine running, nothing when ignition on and engine off

Uller · 08-23-2012, 12:40 PM

I thought I would report back on my airbox mod after a thourough testing. I've put about 3,000 miles on the 690 since I made this change and all is well. No movement of the airbox is noticable (no rub marks).

I'm calling it a big success and recommend that KTM take notice and add it to the 2013.

http://advrider.com/forums/showpost....postcount=4348

crankshaft · 08-23-2012, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Barman

Maybe it's the newer updated ecu but the softer initial throttle map definitely made a difference.

Doesn't cure everything but the power was more manageable on trails.

No offense but go ride 100 miles of single track and tell me if the map change works. Yes, it helped a little but the problem is the spring tension on the t-body

Xmoto · 08-23-2012, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Barman

Have you changed maps? There's one on the Vortex with a "softer" initial throttle that works well.

I have set the map select switch to soft but have not messed with the Vortex settings. The bike just gets a little jumpy in rough sections.

08-23-2012, 07:49 AM	#5196
crankshaft ^OP Guns are for pussies Joined: Aug 2004 Location: Burlingtron,VT Oddometer: 13,783	I pulled the housing off and had a look inside the bell crank area of the t-body. Looks like I can drill a small hole here and there and add a small spring. I think the ride by wire stepper motor added resistance with the old ECU system. An ECU flash won't help this problem as far as I can tell. __________________ Just say'IN

08-23-2012, 12:07 PM	#5200
blakrj Need to ride Joined: Aug 2009 Location: Cloggland via Borneo, TX, UK, Oz and S.Africa Oddometer: 172	Now had two occasions of the FI light showing up, not blinking any pattern, but glowing solid. Only when bike is in gear. If I put it in neutral it goes away. Turned off and restarted and both times it didn't come back. Anyone know what impending doom I might be facing? __________________ 2011 KTM 690 Enduro R, 2010 KTM 690 Enduro R (stolen) 2008 Yamaha YZ450, 2002 Yamaha YZ426 www.bruneibikers.com www.airborneriders.com

08-23-2012, 12:40 PM	#5203
Uller Studly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2008 Location: Marysville, WA Oddometer: 558	Just a little follow up.... I thought I would report back on my airbox mod after a thourough testing. I've put about 3,000 miles on the 690 since I made this change and all is well. No movement of the airbox is noticable (no rub marks). I'm calling it a big success and recommend that KTM take notice and add it to the 2013. http://advrider.com/forums/showpost....postcount=4348

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08-23-2012, 04:41 AM	#5192
Mudguts when in doubt GAS IT Joined: Jan 2006 Location: Some were in , lostralia Oddometer: 1,662	Do you have the latest maps ? I know there has been some updates

08-23-2012, 07:19 AM	#5194
Night Crawler Adventurer Joined: Mar 2012 Location: Portland, OR Oddometer: 52	There has not been any recent updates on the Vortex unit. Are you guys still happy with your purchase? Is it worth the money? Where are you getting the most gains? I have been looking at getting one, though my bike runs great I would like to smooth out the bottom end. Where does the handlebar selector plug into?