[ScottyUK]

Let's not get into 42/42 for the 'bird. Theres pages and pages on the web about that!!

Snow? We're due to hit the warmest Feb ever in the next day or two! We're hitting 18-19C. Glorious sunny days. Feels like spring already

 

[weeksy]

Let's not get into 42/42 for the 'bird. Theres pages and pages on the web about that!!

Snow? We're due to hit the warmest Feb ever in the next day or two! We're hitting 18-19C. Glorious sunny days. Feels like spring already

Not at 5.15am it doesn't.... -2 on the way into work....

I was in the Mondeo obviously

 

[andyandtherman]

I prefer much lower than their recommended settings. I enjoy grip

Usually I'm at 34 F and 31 R unless I know it's a serious twisty day or track day then a 30 F and 27 R. Unfortunately, the bike doesn't like me making these executive decisions and I get a low rear tire pressure warning on the dash... That's annoying and I'm hoping a dealer can wipe that out for me by resetting the values.

 

[ScottyUK]

Not at 5.15am it doesn't.... -2 on the way into work....



I was in the Mondeo obviously

4.5C on the bike for the commute. Then sitting in our roof garden in a t-shirt for lunch hehehe

 

[DaveAu]

I prefer much lower than their recommended settings. I enjoy grip

Usually I'm at 34 F and 31 R unless I know it's a serious twisty day or track day then a 30 F and 27 R. Unfortunately, the bike doesn't like me making these executive decisions and I get a low rear tire pressure warning on the dash... That's annoying and I'm hoping a dealer can wipe that out for me by resetting the values.

Cheers mate..... tell them they can....... it has been done to my GT from brand new (ie Feb 017) - they disabled the 'warning' message but left the TPMS active (back then)..... I've since read that they might be able to reset the trigger values now, so you only get the warning when the pressure gets down to where you want to be warned (eg a slow leak/puncture alert, instead of a legal nanny state distraction in corners :wink2. (they will probably treat you like a novice who thinks they want softer tyres.... or argue it's against company policy - just tell em you are distracted by the false warning and have nearly crashed because of it).

I forgot to ask again at the recall service last month (and they were busy)..... I would prefer to have lower trigger values but I'm fine with 'no warning' & scroll to TPMS for checking.

Lets us know if they can reset those values.

I was wondering if it might be as simple as scrolling to the TPMS screen, then holding both arrow buttons in until the screen changes, then possibly alter the pressures or switch off warnings (just like adjusting the service tool screen)....... maybe it has to be done while hooked up to the KTM diagnostics....? must write this down and have a look later...... gotta go into the big city this morning....... >

Ps.... tried this and it didn't work...... maybe there is a trick to it, but it's prob a hook-up laptop job....

 

[WyldCFH]

Cheers mate..... tell them they can....... it has been done to my GT from brand new (ie Feb 017) - they disabled the 'warning' message but left the TPMS active (back then)..... I've since read that they might be able to reset the trigger values now, so you only get the warning when the pressure gets down to where you want to be warned (eg a slow leak/puncture alert, instead of a legal nanny state distraction in corners :wink2. (they will probably treat you like a novice who thinks they want softer tyres.... or argue it's against company policy - just tell em you are distracted by the false warning and have nearly crashed because of it).

I forgot to ask again at the recall service last month (and they were busy)..... I would prefer to have lower trigger values but I'm fine with 'no warning' & scroll to TPMS for checking.

Lets us know if they can reset those values.

I was wondering if it might be as simple as scrolling to the TPMS screen, then holding both arrow buttons in until the screen changes, then possibly alter the pressures or switch off warnings (just like adjusting the service tool screen)....... maybe it has to be done while hooked up to the KTM diagnostics....? must write this down and have a look later...... gotta go into the big city this morning....... >

Mine will be going to the shop tomorrow morning for a stupid engine light that won't go away. If I recall, I'll ask about dropping the low pressure trigger to 25 and raising the high pressure to 43-44. If I am just running super slab commuting for a week or so, I run higher pressures.

 

[DaveAu]

........ And, because I like the tire to heat up quickly and turn my tires to sticky goo, I keep them at that much lower temp.

Cheers Twisty....... i think you mean't "....keep them at that much higher temp" or maybe, " at that lower pressure" :wink2:

Also, you are not in the minority on this...... only a few follow the handbook's max load guideline pressures for solo unloaded riding - they have yet to realize that they will slip and crash one day........ this has happened to a couple of penny pinching old fart mates of mine...... old tyres/high pressures and no grip on a damp/wet road = short stay in hospital.

Modern tyres like some temp and won't wear out fast like tyres did a decade ago...... don't ask the KTM dealership, instead go and ask a dedicated bike tyre business...... they will recommend a pressure for your tyre selection...... the KTM dealership must adhere to the legal liability policy line dictated by the dealer principal & manufacturer's legal advisor's..... :| (that's why you ahve to re-check the pressures yourself after each service...... and it's amazing how inconsistent/inaccurate the workshop gauges are!)

 

[Hammerhead]

I would be surprised if any dealer could or would tweak the TPS system.

 

[andyandtherman]

I would be surprised if any dealer could or would tweak the TPS system.

We'll see... I think it depends upon the competence of the dealer. The local dealer where I bought the bike, locked me out of the bike for almost 4 hours, deleted my old keys, and thankfully managed to set up my new $300 extra fob so I can ride the bike... with no spare keys... I'm headed north a few hours this weekend for the Akra flash, a key fix, and hopefully a reset of the low pressure warning values. On the phone today, he said he didn't think they could be revalued, but rather just deleted. He said he'd look into it, however, and I'll keep you guys posted as to what I find out.

 

[WyldCFH]

Well, my dealer called and said they "can't" hook up to the computer and install the Akra map or look into the TPMS thresholds because I have PC V installed.

They wanted 2 hours labor to remove the PC V then the time for the Akra map and to look into the TPMS. I told them not to worry about it.

 

[andyandtherman]

Well, my dealer called and said they "can't" hook up to the computer and install the Akra map or look into the TPMS thresholds because I have PC V installed.

They wanted 2 hours labor to remove the PC V then the time for the Akra map and to look into the TPMS. I told them not to worry about it.

You might be joining me on a trek to Waco....

 

[WyldCFH]

Well, my dealer called and said they "can't" hook up to the computer and install the Akra map or look into the TPMS thresholds because I have PC V installed.

They wanted 2 hours labor to remove the PC V then the time for the Akra map and to look into the TPMS. I told them not to worry about it.

You might be joining me on a trek to Waco....

I'm not sure what I'll do. There is at least 1 more dealer here in Houston. May give them a call.

Or just remove the PC V myself, I installed it anyway, have the dealer close do the flash, then reinstall

Or just go over to Round Rock and have it dyno tuned again

 

[68194]

I use 32-32 or 34-32 in Rosso Corso 3 on streets.

Tire wears off pretty quickly, but it least I have confidence in grip.

 

[Hammerhead]

Somebody please explain the need for the Akra flash AND a Power Commander, which holds it's own maps? I would think the latter totally negates any need for the former.

A Power Commander trims the fueling to suit (map) and if the Akra map is present, it would just overlay that map or even supplement it only to arrive at the same ideal total.

The PC could achieve the same values starting from stock WITHOUT the Akra map present as it could WITH, so having both seems redundant or just an unnecessary extra layer.

 

[HouTexSuperDuke]

I'm not sure what I'll do. There is at least 1 more dealer here in Houston. May give them a call.

Or just remove the PC V myself, I installed it anyway, have the dealer close do the flash, then reinstall

Or just go over to Round Rock and have it dyno tuned again

I do business with Mainland Cycle in La Marque. Their service manager, Jerry, is really up to date on all of the KTM software and might be able to help you.

 

[WyldCFH]

I do business with Mainland Cycle in La Marque. Their service manager, Jerry, is really up to date on all of the KTM software and might be able to help you.

Thanks

When the time comes I will give them a call also. Didn't realize there was a KTM dealer down there.

 

[andyandtherman]

I'm not sure what I'll do. There is at least 1 more dealer here in Houston. May give them a call.

Or just remove the PC V myself, I installed it anyway, have the dealer close do the flash, then reinstall

Or just go over to Round Rock and have it dyno tuned again

I called Johnny Cheese about tuning the SD and he said not only is the dyno down and needs parts, but he can't do the KTMs.

Waco was good. Mission accomplished today.

 

[WyldCFH]

I'm not sure what I'll do. There is at least 1 more dealer here in Houston. May give them a call.

Or just remove the PC V myself, I installed it anyway, have the dealer close do the flash, then reinstall

Or just go over to Round Rock and have it dyno tuned again

I called Johnny Cheese about tuning the SD and he said not only is the dyno down and needs parts, but he can't do the KTMs.

Waco was good. Mission accomplished today.

That doesn't seem right. Not arguing your word or anything.

A PC V is a PC V. They should all tune the same way.

I can see where he might not have direct ECU access to KTMs though.

 

[andyandtherman]

That doesn't seem right. Not arguing your word or anything.

A PC V is a PC V. They should all tune the same way.

I can see where he might not have direct ECU access to KTMs though.

I think that's what he was saying. He definitely can't put the akra map on the bike he said as well.

 

[WyldCFH]

Somebody please explain the need for the Akra flash AND a Power Commander, which holds it's own maps? I would think the latter totally negates any need for the former.

A Power Commander trims the fueling to suit (map) and if the Akra map is present, it would just overlay that map or even supplement it only to arrive at the same ideal total.

The PC could achieve the same values starting from stock WITHOUT the Akra map present as it could WITH, so having both seems redundant or just an unnecessary extra layer.

My understanding is the Akra map has timing advance built in. PC V alone cannot change timing unless you also buy the $300 ignition module. Hence the PC V built on top of the relatively cheap Akra map.

Add to that, Rottweiler has a PC V map from Fillmore's Pikes Peak SD R that was built on top of the Akra map. With an SD R built with the same mods, it should be really close no matter the small differences in SD Rs. And I do have a copy of that map.