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[Slide Panda]

No love for the 08 from powercommander.

Yeah I bet getting the Akro map would sort out some of the issues like that low RMP twitch on the Advanced map. I bet a new mapping and the possible addition of the throttle tube from the RC8 would make the advanced map fun and not just irritating. The RC8 throttle tube is a more progressive profile - a lot like the Throttle Tamers, but for only $35 including a set of flash grips.

There is a free tuning software ' TuneBoy' available that works on these bikes. Software's free, but you need about $50 in cables to hook up. So I potentially could DIY the maps, as the Akro map is available. But, there's a KTM dealer a decent ride away... can't hurt to call them and see how much an upload would run me. With slots 3-9 open I could potentially dump on all the new mappings in addition to the stock.

The A-bomb of options is the Vortex ECU. But it's made in Australia and the green back isn't trading as favorably against the AUD as it once was

[DanTheMan]

doesn't say not available for the '08 

http://www.ktmtwins.com/ktm-690-parts/ktm-690-enduro-parts/engine/dynojet-ktm-690-power-commander-v

[Slide Panda]

yeah, but Powercommanders website lists it for 2009 and 2010, not 08. And it seems that folks aren't happy with the powercommander anyway on the 690. The availible tune software gets a lot more love for what I've seen.

Sent an email to a KTM dealer that's on the other side of some curvy roads from me. We'll see what they say about the cost for the Akro map.

[Kopfjager]

Bazzaz

[Slide Panda]

Bazzaz

Who does not list a part number for the 690 Enduro/SMC - only the 2011 Duke. Maybe a unit for the 08-10 might work - I know they made some big computer changes to the '11 SMC/Enduro so that could be a deal breaker... but i guess I can ask and see if they have had anyone try it out.

[Kopfjager]

Who does not list a part number for the 690 Enduro/SMC - only the 2011 Duke. Maybe a unit for the 08-10 might work - I know they made some big computer changes to the '11 SMC/Enduro so that could be a deal breaker... but i guess I can ask and see if they have had anyone try it out.

I have one on my 09 Duke, same motor.

[lethe]

went out yesterday afternoon 

UpperWoodsRoadSouth.wmv

[Lars D]

I like to start my day with an illegal pass also .Must be a KTM thing.

[Monsterlover]

[lethe]

no solid double yellow line that I saw 

[Slide Panda]

I have one on my 09 Duke, same motor.

True, but different exhaust and mappings. Though the auto tune should handle the latter. I'll have to do some reserach. A quick scan last night said it was great above 3k, but dogged below and need fussing to not be a stall beast

[DanTheMan]

I have one on my 09 Duke, same motor.

True, but different exhaust and mappings. Though the auto tune should handle the latter. I'll have to do some reserach. A quick scan last night said it was great above 3k, but dogged below and need fussing to not be a stall beast

The 690 duke's have a different* motor. the Enduro and SMC are only 654cc the duke is 690 cc

same motor different cc.

[Slide Panda]

That explains that then.

A local'ish shop quoted me 2 hours labor to flash the ECU. Seems like a lot of time for that. Anyone have this done and care to comment on the hours?

[DanTheMan]

i want to say from my net research it was a .5 hour project. No dyno tuning, just a reflash'n'go. And most dealers didnt charge for it.

But Ktm being a "premium" brand like ducati, may be more. What's included in the 2 hours?

Honesty, i can change my oil and check the valves in 2 hours.

[Slide Panda]

I've put in that exact question to them.

This is an 08 bike that they didn't sell, so I don't begrudge them the money for the map shot. Free is nice, but I didn't get the bike there so they don't owe me any favors. But I am curious as to why two hours. I was under the impression it was just an upload, no tuning as part of it. Of course there's the 15 min idle that must be done...

Depending on what I hear, I may just get the cables needed to do it myself. $60 for pre-made cables and free for the freeware uploader/tweaker software.