New and improved KTM690 WUNDERFEST - Page 333

BK.RD.RNR · 08-09-2012, 02:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Biped

I did that, and no codes. ..

Before cycling the key? If so, that's kind of strange indeed.

rdkyote · 08-09-2012, 03:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SKINNY

I have a 2012 with an FMF and it doesn't stall....
it backfires like a pack mule farting sometimes...

but it did that with the stock muffler...

It seems that the 690 has been wildly inconsistent since the first model...
every new year model has had some reports of stalling
The 2012's have warm start issues...
my 2008 has never had even a minor hiccup in 11,000 miles

Tell you dealer to call KTM...when I complained about the backfires on my 2012, they told my dealer to install the Akro map...

2012 here too-- stock exhaust, map 1 or 2 and never stalls. sometimes a lean misfire but not blowing the throttle body off... do have a warm (hot) start issue. If you shut her down completely with the key and letting everything reset she fires right up. i've had warm start issues trying to restart after a stall in the rocks and not turning the key off. just my 2c. probably doesn't help anyone.

ramjet · 08-09-2012, 03:50 PM

It seems the 2012 are finicky also. Mine has Akra header and exhaust + Akra map. It has never stalled. However, on occasion, it has on start up run for about 10 seconds then quit. Upon restart, it runs fine. Maybe a cold start thing or something. No backfires. When I took the silencer out of the Akra it would crank, fire, but would not run at all. Put it back in, runs fine. Just thought I'd throw in my statistics here. Interesting situations with this machine.

rdkyote · 08-09-2012, 03:53 PM

all this has to be because it's ready to race.

motoged · 08-09-2012, 05:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rdkyote

all this has to be because it's ready to race.

Maxacceleration · 08-09-2012, 05:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Albie

Wiring to the sensor is either broken or the sensors gone bad due to the wiring pulling on the sensor. This happens a lot on 690's.

Thanks Albie. My sensor has come off the bottom of my airbox once already.
I don't know if the dealer maybe left it off. One of the two screws were stripped out. Silly that it just screws into plastic.
Cheap spindly wiring on this bike too, IMO.

I should have time to go through my bike, waiting for a radiator.

A custom radiator may be in order.

ramjet · 08-09-2012, 08:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rdkyote

all this has to be because it's ready to be replaced

It may come to this.

kingoftwins · 08-09-2012, 09:08 PM

Great mod. Love how small it is and how it can be positioned in your peripheral. Not too big which is not as professional as this one.

Quote:

Originally Posted by numbutt

Not for everybody but on all bikes and on my beach fourby i have installed a small cheap battery voltage display. It sort of gives you an early warning of impending doom...that is an alternator that is not charging or even over charging. Simple to construct and about $9 on internet from FUTURLEC ( ship from Thailand ) ... supposed to be constructed flat but on some i put the LED's side on and encase in epoxy making it waterproof slim and durable...sorry about the focus... one pic of KTM couple of BMW 1150GS adv..also beach fourby ......on the KTM if the charging stops and you pull the blue fuse you are likely to get an hour of riding...[IMG]

[/IMG][IMG]

[/IMG]

Roostre · 08-10-2012, 01:50 PM

I've been using this one for a few years with good success:
http://signaldynamics.com/index.php?...hk=1&Itemid=77

Its nice because it is light, sleek, and can be mounted just about anywhere with just a small single hole.

Uller · 08-10-2012, 02:33 PM

I had one of those. I put it on after my battery failed. It always showed me having issues, too high or too low. Didn't trust it.....

Then I replaced my R/R.

I was cleaning out the parts bin and started thinking about reinstalling it. Thought I would test it out first and it didn't work correctly. I think that my faulty R/R fried it causing it to read incorrectly. I'll be getting another.....

I like the concept and cost of the diy unit above but mounting would be an issue. With the signal dynamics unit you can put the brains under the seat and the light in your dash.

Sent from my SAMSUNG Galaxy Skyrocket using Tapatalk 2

Roostre · 08-10-2012, 03:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Uller

I had one of those. I put it on after my battery failed. It always showed me having issues, too high or too low. Didn't trust it.....

Hmm. My experience has only been good.
I've had these is two different bikes. One has been in since 2008 and works perfectly. Before I start it up in the morning it will be amber and stay there for a few seconds after a start; then it turns green.

Installed mine after a bad R/R killed a battery and nearly ruined a vacation trip. Every now and again a glance tells me everything is working correctly.

SigPig · 08-10-2012, 08:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Uller

Not the R/R. That should probably be the last place for you to look.

You need the Big three. Air, Fuel & Spark

Check that you are first getting fuel at the fuel injector. Your hose might have come off inside the tank or something simple like that.

If you are getting fuel.

Next, see if you are getting a spark by pulling the spark plug and turning it over.

If both of those are good it becomes harder.

Bingo on the hose inside the tank. Sorted now and so far so good. Bike is running as it should. Thanks to all for the suggestions and this thread for the ideas and documentation.

Kirkster · 08-10-2012, 08:21 PM

You all saw that Noah.(RoninMoto) got his 690 stolen in Ireland?

Not even in the country for a day...

Uller · 08-10-2012, 11:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SigPig

Bingo on the hose inside the tank. Sorted now and so far so good. Bike is running as it should. Thanks to all for the suggestions and this thread for the ideas and documentation.

Awesome to hear you got it fixed.

The fuel hose is a tough one....

When mine did it, the hose was only partially off. So, upon start up the pump would pressurize line/injector and the bike would start just fine. Then die soon after. Never with the same duration though.

I could even take the injector out and turn it over. Fuel would spray out perfectly....

Uller · 08-10-2012, 11:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kirkster

You all saw that Noah.(RoninMoto) got his 690 stolen in Ireland?

Not even in the country for a day...

For those who haven't seen the Ride Report.

http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=781893

If there are any 690 owners over there (Dublin, Ireland) please keep an eye out. (I really mean:

:sh oot

:p ain

) I think that is enough.

08-09-2012, 03:50 PM	#4983
ramjet Beastly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2004 Location: 2096 Oddometer: 1,669	It seems the 2012 are finicky also. Mine has Akra header and exhaust + Akra map. It has never stalled. However, on occasion, it has on start up run for about 10 seconds then quit. Upon restart, it runs fine. Maybe a cold start thing or something. No backfires. When I took the silencer out of the Akra it would crank, fire, but would not run at all. Put it back in, runs fine. Just thought I'd throw in my statistics here. Interesting situations with this machine. __________________ Qui Desiderant Pacem Preparate Bellum

08-09-2012, 03:53 PM	#4984
rdkyote Adventurer Joined: May 2012 Location: Colorado Oddometer: 38	all this has to be because it's ready to race. __________________ 2012 KTM 690 Enduro R 2007 KTM 250 XC

08-10-2012, 01:50 PM	#4989
Roostre Discombobulated Joined: Feb 2006 Location: SL, UT Oddometer: 957	LED indicator I've been using this one for a few years with good success: http://signaldynamics.com/index.php?...hk=1&Itemid=77 Its nice because it is light, sleek, and can be mounted just about anywhere with just a small single hole.

08-10-2012, 02:33 PM	#4990
Uller Studly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2008 Location: Marysville, WA Oddometer: 558	I had one of those. I put it on after my battery failed. It always showed me having issues, too high or too low. Didn't trust it..... Then I replaced my R/R. I was cleaning out the parts bin and started thinking about reinstalling it. Thought I would test it out first and it didn't work correctly. I think that my faulty R/R fried it causing it to read incorrectly. I'll be getting another..... I like the concept and cost of the diy unit above but mounting would be an issue. With the signal dynamics unit you can put the brains under the seat and the light in your dash. Sent from my SAMSUNG Galaxy Skyrocket using Tapatalk 2 Uller screwed with this post 08-10-2012 at 02:55 PM

08-10-2012, 08:21 PM	#4993
Kirkster Parts Murderer Joined: Dec 2011 Location: Peoples Republic of MD Oddometer: 162	Bike nicked You all saw that Noah.(RoninMoto) got his 690 stolen in Ireland? Not even in the country for a day... __________________ I don't crash. I burn in and make a crater.... BMW 2007 R1200R 2012 KTM 690 R 07 WR 450F 1972 Honda CL125 - Retired but ready to ride in AZ

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: .
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode