Hi I have looked at the link about blocking the pipe with a bolt,but I would like to know which pipe to do on the Tenere as the photo's are of the xtx. I have just fitted Leovince pipes and they back fire quite alot.

Thanks for any help
Mike

Don't forget you are a supporter & can ask these sort of question in the ASK KEV section anytime. Just make sure the bolt or blanking plug is tight in the pipe, this will get rid of the banging & popping at closed throttles

__________________
Click here to join the XT Supporter's scheme

Mods that I have done to my XTX's

My 04 XTX
Stage 1 & 2 DNA filters / Kev fuel mod / snorkel mod / Drilled air box mod / Engine breather mod / Fork Spacer mod / 15w fork oil /
[
My 07 XTX
Raptor 700 cylinder 102mm / Modified Crank Case to take a 105mm Raptor Cylinder / 11:1 102mm JE Raptor piston / Stage 1 Raptor Hot Cam / Ported head / Colder Spark Plug / +2mm Throttle body / DNA stage 1 & 2 filters / Modified Air Box / Snorkel removed / Worry Brothers stage 2 filter cover / 6mm & 8mm Bolts Replaced with Titanium Bolts / Recovered seat in Black / O2 Eliminator /

My 09 XTX
59HP at the rear wheel / Stage 2 Raptor Hot Cam / DNA stage 3 Air Box / Carbon Can Exhausts / Modified Exhaust Link Pipes / PCIII With Custom Fuel Map / Wideband Commander O2 Data logger / LCD100 Dyno Jet display & fuel adjuster / 2500 OHM HT lead instead of a 10K OHM XT lead / Extra Coolant Cooler / Protaper Fat Bars / Tail Tidy With LED Tail Light / OKE Protection Knobs / LED indicators / AIS blocked / Modified rear sprocket rubbers / Rear Foot Pegs removed / 09 ECU With 02 Sensor Changed To A 06 ECU / Complete wiring harnes Changed from 09 to 04 / Home made LED resistor flasher / Hole drilled in the fuel tank filler neck to allow quicker filling / Modified Bar End Weights / Progressive front fork springs, 15W fork oil, forks lowered 25mm, used XTR rear links lowering the rear 20mm, rear spring one click stiffer / Changed front & rear guards from blue to black / 47T rear sprocket / Speedo Healer V4.0 / Kev throttle cam mod / Throttle grip mod / The new 2010 O2 sensor mod is out, works a treat, The new 2012 O2 Controller is out, PM me for details

Now ride a 2018 MT09SP ABS + TCS

My KTM 990 SMR Mod book. http://www.ktmsmt.com/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=4946

Hi Kev
Thats great I will remember about your section next time.

Cheers Mike

Hi Kev - what is to stop you just removing all of the AIS plumbing, and just blocking up the hole on the exhaust manifold? (and airbox of course).

Is there a sensor that expects some sort of signal? I presume there is a solenoid or some electrical gubbins that operates the AIS valve?

I believe it is possible to remove a similar set-up from the DRZ400S models...

Your advice is as ever appreciated,

Jenny xx

ps. I've just answered my own question - it seems there is a diagnostic/fault code for the AIS (no.D48) if the solenoid isn't working - I wonder if it is possible to fool the system and remove all the plumbing?

__________________
"Where we're going, we don't need roads..."

JennyDakar.com

i blocked mine then put a cable tie on just a notch or two on for peice of mind

Hi
Did it this afternoon found M10 allen headed bolt is nice snug fit, has cured the backfire.

Cheers
Mike

There is nothing stopping you removing the whole AIS system & blocking the air box & exhaust port, just a bigger job then just blocking off one pipe.

If you just unplug the AIS plug the valve remains open all the time & defeats the object. If you join the two wires you will blow something in the ECU as this circuit is not fused & needs a consumer in series to complete the circuit to keep the light off.

__________________
Click here to join the XT Supporter's scheme

Mods that I have done to my XTX's

My 04 XTX
Stage 1 & 2 DNA filters / Kev fuel mod / snorkel mod / Drilled air box mod / Engine breather mod / Fork Spacer mod / 15w fork oil /
[
My 07 XTX
Raptor 700 cylinder 102mm / Modified Crank Case to take a 105mm Raptor Cylinder / 11:1 102mm JE Raptor piston / Stage 1 Raptor Hot Cam / Ported head / Colder Spark Plug / +2mm Throttle body / DNA stage 1 & 2 filters / Modified Air Box / Snorkel removed / Worry Brothers stage 2 filter cover / 6mm & 8mm Bolts Replaced with Titanium Bolts / Recovered seat in Black / O2 Eliminator /

My 09 XTX
59HP at the rear wheel / Stage 2 Raptor Hot Cam / DNA stage 3 Air Box / Carbon Can Exhausts / Modified Exhaust Link Pipes / PCIII With Custom Fuel Map / Wideband Commander O2 Data logger / LCD100 Dyno Jet display & fuel adjuster / 2500 OHM HT lead instead of a 10K OHM XT lead / Extra Coolant Cooler / Protaper Fat Bars / Tail Tidy With LED Tail Light / OKE Protection Knobs / LED indicators / AIS blocked / Modified rear sprocket rubbers / Rear Foot Pegs removed / 09 ECU With 02 Sensor Changed To A 06 ECU / Complete wiring harnes Changed from 09 to 04 / Home made LED resistor flasher / Hole drilled in the fuel tank filler neck to allow quicker filling / Modified Bar End Weights / Progressive front fork springs, 15W fork oil, forks lowered 25mm, used XTR rear links lowering the rear 20mm, rear spring one click stiffer / Changed front & rear guards from blue to black / 47T rear sprocket / Speedo Healer V4.0 / Kev throttle cam mod / Throttle grip mod / The new 2010 O2 sensor mod is out, works a treat, The new 2012 O2 Controller is out, PM me for details

Now ride a 2018 MT09SP ABS + TCS

My KTM 990 SMR Mod book. http://www.ktmsmt.com/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=4946

Hi guys.
Just a thought. Could you install a 10mm brass ball valve and turn the "popping" on and off ?? I like it in traffic but It gets old on a long trip.

Interesting idea, no reason why it wouldn't work either. If you wanted to be really flashy, I guess you could even fit a solenoid operated valve and control it from a handlebar mounted switch!

__________________

Genius !! although i might just go with a stealthy old school petrol tap look :-)

first ride today with the ais blocked and it seems smoother as well.

I like scaring people with the pops...