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Got the O2 sensor eliminators from KTMtwins and installed them this weekend.
Details: '07 SD, Akro Evos no baffles, stock 16/38 gearing
Installation was straightforward save for getting to the plug behind the coolant tank. Went for a 25 mile test ride around town the day I installed them followed by a 150 mile ride into the hills the next day.
There is definitely a difference in how the bike reacts to throttle inputs in the lower RPM range. Opening the throttle briskly in 1st gear used to result in a hesitation or hiccup prior to the power coming on. Now, the power comes immediately and relatively smoothly. The main way this has manifested itself is that the front end comes up a lot easier and a lot smoother and predictably. The other thing I observed is much smoother roll-ons when cruising in 4th, 5th, or 6th gear at 4-4.5k RPMs. I can roll the throttle to the stop and the bike will start accelerating with no hesitation or chugging.
So far, I am pleased with the result. Will have to see how it goes over the long term. The throttle is still touchy, but improving the response to inputs goes a long way to making it manageable.
Details: '07 SD, Akro Evos no baffles, stock 16/38 gearing
Installation was straightforward save for getting to the plug behind the coolant tank. Went for a 25 mile test ride around town the day I installed them followed by a 150 mile ride into the hills the next day.
There is definitely a difference in how the bike reacts to throttle inputs in the lower RPM range. Opening the throttle briskly in 1st gear used to result in a hesitation or hiccup prior to the power coming on. Now, the power comes immediately and relatively smoothly. The main way this has manifested itself is that the front end comes up a lot easier and a lot smoother and predictably. The other thing I observed is much smoother roll-ons when cruising in 4th, 5th, or 6th gear at 4-4.5k RPMs. I can roll the throttle to the stop and the bike will start accelerating with no hesitation or chugging.
So far, I am pleased with the result. Will have to see how it goes over the long term. The throttle is still touchy, but improving the response to inputs goes a long way to making it manageable.