Has anyone tried to upgrade the beast's ABS ? Is it possible to install the C-ABS functionality to the SD ?
C-ABS to 1290 SD
10 posts · Started by stel_0 · 15 Jan 2015
Post 2 by jmann,
#2Comrade: Haven't done this but I'd imagine you'd have to change the ABS ECU software at least to that used in an Adventure. It's worth a try but it could be a downward spiral in that you may then also need to update the software in the other ECU's as well.
Post 3 by ktmguy,
#3If it can be done on the ADV it can be done on the 1290SDR as the hardware is pretty much the same.
Don't know why KTM hasn't released a pay for update yet as they did on the ADV.
Anyway as Jmann pretty much stated I wouldn't go there unless it is approved by KTM.
Several other ecu's software on the bike need likely updating too as it relies on the G sensors and countless other things to do it's job.
Only a dealer can do it anyway as a diagnostic tool is needed to load the software, and I'm petty sure they decline unless green light by KTM!
Don't know why KTM hasn't released a pay for update yet as they did on the ADV.
Anyway as Jmann pretty much stated I wouldn't go there unless it is approved by KTM.
Several other ecu's software on the bike need likely updating too as it relies on the G sensors and countless other things to do it's job.
Only a dealer can do it anyway as a diagnostic tool is needed to load the software, and I'm petty sure they decline unless green light by KTM!
Post 4 by lc4,
#4Add in TC and now you really are taking away the fun and skill factor of riding a bike
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Post 6 by Colonel_Klinck,
#6I'm not a fan of rider aids. I can see them being great if you ride all through our shitty winter but other than I want to rely on my skills of controlling my bike. Modern bikes/tyres are amazing, the way things are going with cars they will be drive-by-wire before we know it with the machine only applying your inputs if it agrees.
Post 7 by stel_0,
#7Maybe it will come as a dongle or something.
I used to agree with Colonel regarding the aids but that was before the beast. I find its ABS really close to perfect and its traction quite useful with so much torque, specially in slipery greek wet/dry roads.
I used to agree with Colonel regarding the aids but that was before the beast. I find its ABS really close to perfect and its traction quite useful with so much torque, specially in slipery greek wet/dry roads.
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