0:00 Intro 0:46 Non-keyed bikes and bikes with engine mount in the way such as newer SX-F and EXC (KTM 350SX-F example) 11:27 Keyed bikes and bikes without engine mount such as EXC prior to 2016 (KTM 500EXC example) 13:47 HowTo set your volt meter 17:26 Accuracy of the bikes 5V supply 18:05 HowTo plug the adapter into the Pro meter 19:50 TPSTool 5v reference and comparison with Fluke 87v
Such a pleasure, such a professional "tutorial" ! Well done on an informative and concise instruction.....so over listening to 10 minute tutorials that are dragged out over 30 minutes 😊
I have a 2017 Husky FX350 that I have struggled with since new as it is prone to flame outs. I tried the TPS Tool and noticed significant improvement in low end power, not nearly as many flame outs since I made the adjustment. I should have done this years ago! Great product, and great how to video. Thank you!
great video. i just put athena big bore and ported head on my exc-f 250 2013.bike was running lean and a lot backfire.i just adjust little bit tps and bike running great without remap
Definitely prefer the KTM Carby bikes don't know if you could do it the same way but you used to measure the resistance of the tps do some quick maths and then adjust the position to show the correct resistance and that was your throttle set
For most cases, on a bike with a carburetor the TPS adjustment is not nearly as critical as it is for an EFI motor, so using a multi-meter in the ohms setting is fine for a carburetor. This is how most of the service manuals for the older carburetor bikes instructed to do it For EFI motors the TPS adjustment is much more critical and setting it by voltage is a lot more precise, so service manuals for EFI motors typically instruct how to set it by voltage. The reason is, for most carburetor motors the TPS only affects the timing, and only a little bit. On an EFI motor the TPS affects the timing and the fueling, and tiny changes to the fueling can make a very big difference in how it runs. So on an EFI motor if you adjust the TPS by as little as 0.02V, you'll see a small but noticeable change. On a carburetor motor you would never notice an adjustment this small.
Thanks for your business and your question! I believe the factory setting for that bike is 0.40v with the idle backed all the way out. Check out our video on resetting the TPS to the factory defaults and that will walk you through it (link below). Let me know if you have any other questions: th-cam.com/video/TufG9PmzbDo/w-d-xo.html
MUITO LEGAL ESTA EXPLICAÇÃO, POSSUO UMA SXF 350 E ESTOU AGUARDANDO OS ENCAIXES VIREM DA CHINA, PARA REALIZAR ESTES CHECAPES MAIS FÁCIL POIS MEXER NA FIAÇÃO PRÓXIMO DO ENGATE ACABA DANIFICANDO.
I was looking into this after my 2020 500excf sixday is flaming out as i crack the throttle down low, like when you want to lift the front end over an obstacle/trials style. I even tried the rekluse, it still goes * plawk * when cracking the throttle, the Rekluse is set perfect. I take it that this is preferable to raising idle speed? It's such an annoying problem. I wish I knew to try this before getting a Rekluse to deal with the problem, but they work for getting a holeshot in offroad anyway amongst other high-speed safety concepts.
Thanks for your comment. Depending on what country you're in, if your 500 does not have the oxygen sensor in the exhaust then adjusting the TPS is definitely worth a shot to try to resolve flameouts, the TPS can make a big difference there. Try both a little higher voltage and if that doesn't do it then try a little lower. Also be sure that your idle is at the correct speed because having the idle lower than spec can also cause flameouts. The Rekluse is more of a preference thing. I put one on my own 500 just to play with it, and for me personally I find that I've got much better control in the slow tight stuff with the manual clutch. However when I get tired and the clutch hand doesn't work so well, the Rekluse makes it impossible to stall which is nice. It's personal preference, some plusses and some minuses. I hope this helps, please post back with your results if you try adjusting your TPS!
Should I be fiddling with this even though I don't think there is anything wrong with my bike? In other words, can it bring me performance gains, rather than just fixing popping etc? I have a 2019 Husqvarna FS450
Thanks for your comment. Sometimes there is cleaner throttle response to be had, especially down low when you're just cracking the throttle. If you like how your bike runs now then there's no reason to play with anything, but like any other adjustment you can try a new setting and just put it back to the original setting if you don't like the result.
Thanks for your question. It's possible that some ECU could give the voltage, but what I've seen personally the OBD data typically only has the percentage open. The percentage would be off if the TPS voltage isn't set correctly. However some ECUs have TPS setup built-in, such as some of the SxS that use motors built by Yamaha. So long story short, every ECU is different so it's not possible for me to give you a direct yes/no answer. It depends on the motor and ECU.
2016 ktm 350 here. I have the service manual and do not see any info about the TPS sensor. Any idea what the voltage should be? Trying to get it back to factor settings then I will adjust. Thank you!
I mess with a KTM 690 2016 Supermoto... I bought this tool. Do you believe it will help me with?? I have not touched something besides the Throttle body on the bike and now it does not start. It was ok before.
Thank you very much for your comment. If all you did was adjust something on the throttle body and now it won't run, then putting it back to how it was before should fix it. If it was the TPS that you adjusted then this can help you put it back, but you need to know what to set it to. I'm not personally familiar with the 690, but check out the forums at advrider.com and post some questions there. Those guys know the bigger bikes pretty well and should be able to get you going again quickly. I hope this helps!
Thanks for your question. That is in the ballpark for normal. That said, on the newer bikes the idle setting changes the TPS reading, so you can't really compare the TPS reading directly without also knowing where the idle is set. The way to check against the factory default is to back the idle all the way out to close the throttle plate fully, then take a reading. Now you know the exact throttle plate position (0% open) and can compare against the factory setting. To get your idle back to where it was, just turn it back up until the TPS reads the same voltage as when you started. For tuning, adjust the TPS a little higher (0.02V) and give it a test. Repeat as long as you see improvement. Here is a video that shows you how to compare against the factory setting, and reset it to factory settings if you wish: th-cam.com/video/TufG9PmzbDo/w-d-xo.html&feature=emb_title I hope this helps!
@@flaash1067 Sure, which part do you need more elaboration on? Also check out the help video section on our web site, there are a pile of videos there that might also help: tpstool.com/help/tps-tool-howto-videos/
Thank you very much for your question. I do not have a video for that motor, and most likely for a carburetor all you need is a regular mult-meter. Find the manual for your motor, maybe the service manual, and I bet the specification for your TPS will be in ohms, and is probably not very precise. For a carburetor it does not have to be precise, but for EFI it has to be very precise. I would love to sell you a tool, but most likely you don't need it for your motor with a carburetor. I hope this helps!
I've tried to adjust my TPS on my 2008 450 EXC. It's non-keyed and briefly pressing the starter button only gives me a millisecond of power. When I run the bike I seem to get 4.7 volts regardless if I adjust the TPS. Because I couldn't adjust it accurately I just positioned it middle way and ran with that, but of course I'm now getting popping and banging on decelerating indicating a rich condition. What am I doing wrong? Do I need to do a certain procedure for the TPS to read accurately? I'm using the harness with a multimeter.
Thanks for posting. I believe your 2008 450exc has a carburetor and is not fuel injected. On the carbureted bikes, changing the TPS will only change your timing, it will not change the fueling, so the difference won't get as drastic as with the FI bikes (except for the big adventure twin bikes, on those it makes a big difference). I don't have the manual for the 2008, but on lots of the carbureted bikes you can set the TPS using the ohm meter. If you can get your hands on the manual, it will tell you which pins to test and what ohm reading to set it to. If you wish to set it by voltage; the carbureted bikes don't stay powered up like the FI bikes do, so just start the bike and let it idle to keep power. If you're getting 4.7V then you've got the wrong 2 wires. Just move the wires to different plugs until you get something around 1V or less, and the voltage should go up as you open the throttle. If you're getting a voltage a lot higher than 1V, or if it doesn't go up when you open the throttle, then you've still got the wrong wires. Unfortunately I don't have any info on the 2008 bikes so I don't know what voltage to suggest, but if you post a question in the Thumpertalk TPS thread then I'm sure you'll get some info quickly. Here's a link if TH-cam doesn't filter it: thumpertalk.com/forums/topic/1077085-the-tps-adjustment-thread/page/62/ If you have any trouble getting going then let me know, and you can always send it back for a refund if you're not happy with the results. Please let me know how it goes, you can email me at mwolfe [at] qualitysmart (dot) com
@@TPSTool I think this prodedure merely checks that the TPS is working correctly. Or can I set it using this method? thumpertalk.com/applications/core/interface/imageproxy/imageproxy.php?img=i867.photobucket.com/albums/ab239/moehavingfun/tps1.jpg&key=2746a87c80b3c379ab778ff2ed0c5c0401d95fba60d6582579134b8e2c763493
@@pestexuk You are correct, the procedure you linked is for checking if the TPS is working properly, but not for checking if it is set properly. It is possible that on your year carbureted bike, the TPS setting isn't as critical as it is on the FI bikes, as long as it's working properly.
Apologize if this question has already been answered. My 2016 YZ is kick start only, should you remove the spark plug to have a smoother kick through while trying to generate voltage with the pigtail only connection?
Thanks for your question. I don't think you're going to get enough power kicking it to set the TPS, it's going to be on and off again too quick. You'll have much better luck either using the Pro Powered meter, or just starting the bike and let it idle while you set the TPS using the pigtail.
@@gogden999 Thanks for your email! For everyone else with the same question: I'm in S. FL and anything to CA will go by air (USPS Priority Mail) and usually takes 3-4 days. Amazon Prime is likely the fastest if you're near an Amazon warehouse, sometimes you can get it next day. There are links to our Amazon listings from our web site.
Thanks for the comment. Even in standard mode it's showing more than enough precision to get the point across, but I'll try to remember that for the next video.
Sí, esa podría ser la causa. Las motos de aventura big twin son un poco más complicadas y no soy la mejor persona para responder sobre ellas. Publique su pregunta en el foro de advrider.com, hay personas que conocen muy bien esa bicicleta y pueden ayudar. ---> English - Yes that could possibly be the cause. The big twin adventure bikes are a little more complicated and I'm not the best person to answer about those. Please post your question in the forum over at advrider.com, there are guys there who know that bike very well and can help out.
Hi, I have a problem with the TPS setting on the KTM SXF 250 2015, what should be the TPS start value at twisted revolutions? Currently I have 0.53V and tightened with 0.60V but I have the impression that it is not too good
Hi there, I just got a TPS Tool Pro to reset my Husky TE 25Oi 2018 to factory setting but don't know the reading I should adjust the TPS to when butterfly is fully closed (0%). Can you please tell me that value? (my bike does not have knobs, just the air bypass screw and the butterfly position stop screw)
Thank you very much for your comment! This video should answer all of your questions, but please let me know if you have any other questions after watching this one: th-cam.com/video/TufG9PmzbDo/w-d-xo.html
Thank you for your comment. Write down your original setting before making changes, then I believe this video explains the settings for that bike: th-cam.com/video/TufG9PmzbDo/w-d-xo.html
Thank you for your question. That year 250sxf has a carburetor so the TPS setting isn't that critical. On EFI the TPS is super important because it affects both timing and fueling, but on a carburetor the TPS only affects timing so the difference from adjusting the TPS is not nearly as much as on an EFI bike. Check this site to see if the service manual for your bike is there and check what the manual says about the TPS. Most likely it will be a general range that you can set using a regular multi meter in the ohms setting: kristofsx.com/ Are you chasing a particular problem? I hope this helps!
@@stevepietschmann8444 OK great, the place I looked up the specs must have the wrong info. For future reference, if the TPS is giving you trouble, it's better to replace it than try to clean it. That said, this video should help you get going again: th-cam.com/video/TufG9PmzbDo/w-d-xo.html And if you want to know what's going on inside a TPS, this explains it: th-cam.com/video/1CAVIe5g6yk/w-d-xo.html I hope this helps!
I HAVE A 2018 KTM 350 SXF NEW TOP END WITH THE CYLINDER ONLY BEING .0004 OUT OF ROUND. I AM GETTING BLUE SMOKE AND AFTER HOT BLACK SMOKE. I AM GETTING A TPS TOOL FROM YOU THINKING MAYBE IT HAS A BAD SENSOR. HAVE YOU HAD A SITUATION THAT THE TPS IS SO BAD THAT IT INJECTS FUEL SO MUCH TO CAUSE SMOKE. WHAT IS THE NORMAL READING WITHOUT THE COLDSTART FAST IDLE ENGAGED
Thanks for your comment. Blue smoke will be oil, nothing related to the TPS. Was it having this problem before you changed the top end? If the problem is new with the rebuild then it is probably not related to the TPS, unless you moved the TPS during the rebuild. The normal TPS reading will vary depending on your idle speed, but is typically around 0.53 on a stock bike with factory idle setting. With the idle backed all the way out it would be 0.40V. I hope this helps!
Thanks for your question. It can vary a bit from bike to bike so the best approach is to work your way up 0.02v at a time, testing in-between. Check out this video by some guys who have a very similar setup (ktm and husky 350 with opened exhaust), they show you their settings and talk about their results. I hope this helps! th-cam.com/video/aAaxHeSTVMk/w-d-xo.html
I have my multi meter set the way you describe, at 2V. However, when I plug in it reads .006 and not .6. 2014 KTM 450 xcw. I gather voltage is supposed to be .601V at idle and give or take 3.6V at full throttle. My bike measures .006 at idle and .058 at full throttle. Any ideas?
Thanks for your comment. Did you bump the start button to power up the electronics? You can also start the motor and let it idle, then you will be 100% sure the electronics are powered up. If that doesn't solve it, feel free to send me an email and I'll help you out: mwolfe [at] qualitysmart [dot] com
I'm getting .1 on my multimeter bike will start with the choke on but cuts out straight away when I take the choke off is this a bad tps or would it do this if not calibrated? Any ideas thanks
What model bike do you have? Also is it carbureted or fuel injected? You mentioned choke so I'm guessing it's carbureted. If this is the case then the problem is most likely the pilot jet is plugged up. Take the carburetor apart and remove the pilot jet, make sure you can see light through it. If you cannot then clean it out. If your bike is fuel injected then by choke I'm guessing you mean the cold start knob. In this case 0.1v is extremely low for the TPS and you should check the TPS to be sure it's working properly. Be sure it's powered up or use the TPSTool Pro powered meter, slowly open the throttle and the numbers should climb smoothly. Watch this video on connecting and trouble shooting and at the end you can see how it's supposed to work: th-cam.com/video/beMuimt0d88/w-d-xo.html
Saya penerjemah google jadi saya harap ini diterjemahkan dengan baik. Terima kasih atas pertanyaan Anda. Anda dapat membelinya di www.tpstool.com atau di ebay. Anda juga dapat membeli di Amazon tetapi saya tidak tahu apakah itu terdaftar di Amazon di negara Anda. ------- I am google translator so I hope this translates OK. Thank you for your question. You can buy it at www.tpstool.com or on ebay. You can also buy on Amazon but I don't know if it's listed on Amazon in your country.
J'utilise Google Translator donc j'espère que ça se passera bien. Je vois certaines références dans les forums selon lesquelles le réglage devrait être de 0,601 V au ralenti. Je n'ai pas trouvé cela dans le manuel, alors notez votre réglage d'origine au cas où vous voudriez revenir en arrière, puis essayez celui-ci et voyez comment cela fonctionne. J'espère que ça aide! ------ I'm using Google Translator so I hope this comes out OK. I see some references in the forums that the setting shoudl be 0.601V at idle. I didn't get this from the manual, so write down your original setting in case you want to go back, then try this one and see how it works. I hope this helps!
Thanks for your comment. The 6 blinks is most likely because you made a big adjustment at once. If you run it for a while it should stop blinking. Let me know if this doesn't help.
Thanks for your comment. Are you asking why can't you set the TPS value in the computer instead of adjusting it manually? The answer to that question is, it depends on your motor and which computer it has. Most motors require the TPS to be set manually, they do not "learn" or "reset" the TPS on their own. For example, most of the KTM motocross bikes with the original KTM computer require it to be set to a specific value. But many of the newer Vortex aftermarket computers can "learn" the TPS settings (the older ones require a specific setting). On these you go through a specific procedure to teach the computer what the TPS reading is at idle and at full throttle. The manual that comes with the computer will describe the procedure step by step. On the ones that you "teach" the positions to, you can then tweak the TPS after teaching it to make fueling adjustments. For example if you teach it that idle is at 0.60v and you want a little more fuel, you can raise it to say 0.64v and the computer will think the throttle is open a little more and give more fuel. Does this answer your question?
Thank you very much for your question. Yes, but please first make sure the TPS on your bike is adjustable. I'm not super knowledgeable on the bikes over 500cc, but I can tell you that some are adjustable and some are not. Check out the forums at advrider.com, there's a ton of great info there and the guys there can help you figure out exactly what you need to do. I hope this helps!
You can either start the bike and let it idle, or use the powered tool. See TPSTool.com If the bike has a carburetor instead of EFI then it's not nearly as important to be precise and you can usually set it using just a multi meter and the Ohms setting, see the bike manual for details.
@@J20J20 If you want to go back to factory defaults, then I believe this will help you, though you'll need a powered tool to do it: th-cam.com/video/TufG9PmzbDo/w-d-xo.html But if you're just trying to fine tune, you can do it with the pigtail and a multimeter and let the bike idle while you make the adjustment. Just go up or down 0.02V at a time and test in-between, adjusting it higher will make it richer and lower will make it leaner. That said, if you've got a problem that started suddenly then it might be that something is actually wrong. In this case check the fuel pressure, make sure the injector is clean and the in-line fuel filter is clean, etc..
0:00 Intro
0:46 Non-keyed bikes and bikes with engine mount in the way such as newer SX-F and EXC (KTM 350SX-F example)
11:27 Keyed bikes and bikes without engine mount such as EXC prior to 2016 (KTM 500EXC example)
13:47 HowTo set your volt meter
17:26 Accuracy of the bikes 5V supply
18:05 HowTo plug the adapter into the Pro meter
19:50 TPSTool 5v reference and comparison with Fluke 87v
Such a pleasure, such a professional "tutorial" ! Well done on an informative and concise instruction.....so over listening to 10 minute tutorials that are dragged out over 30 minutes 😊
I have a 2017 Husky FX350 that I have struggled with since new as it is prone to flame outs. I tried the TPS Tool and noticed significant improvement in low end power, not nearly as many flame outs since I made the adjustment. I should have done this years ago! Great product, and great how to video. Thank you!
Thank you very much for sharing your result and experience, I appreciate it!
great video. i just put athena big bore and ported head on my exc-f 250 2013.bike was running lean and a lot backfire.i just adjust little bit tps and bike running great without remap
Definitely prefer the KTM Carby bikes don't know if you could do it the same way but you used to measure the resistance of the tps do some quick maths and then adjust the position to show the correct resistance and that was your throttle set
For most cases, on a bike with a carburetor the TPS adjustment is not nearly as critical as it is for an EFI motor, so using a multi-meter in the ohms setting is fine for a carburetor. This is how most of the service manuals for the older carburetor bikes instructed to do it For EFI motors the TPS adjustment is much more critical and setting it by voltage is a lot more precise, so service manuals for EFI motors typically instruct how to set it by voltage. The reason is, for most carburetor motors the TPS only affects the timing, and only a little bit. On an EFI motor the TPS affects the timing and the fueling, and tiny changes to the fueling can make a very big difference in how it runs. So on an EFI motor if you adjust the TPS by as little as 0.02V, you'll see a small but noticeable change. On a carburetor motor you would never notice an adjustment this small.
Great explanation. Thanks.
look like very usefull! thank you for your video! do you know the settings for husqvarna 450 fc 2018? I have not found it in the repair manual...
Matt, I just received my TPS Tool but before I get started where can I find the OEM settings and TPS range for my 2016 Husqvarna FC250?
Thanks for your business and your question! I believe the factory setting for that bike is 0.40v with the idle backed all the way out. Check out our video on resetting the TPS to the factory defaults and that will walk you through it (link below). Let me know if you have any other questions: th-cam.com/video/TufG9PmzbDo/w-d-xo.html
MUITO LEGAL ESTA EXPLICAÇÃO, POSSUO UMA SXF 350 E ESTOU AGUARDANDO OS ENCAIXES VIREM DA CHINA, PARA REALIZAR ESTES CHECAPES MAIS FÁCIL POIS MEXER NA FIAÇÃO PRÓXIMO DO ENGATE ACABA DANIFICANDO.
I was looking into this after my 2020 500excf sixday is flaming out as i crack the throttle down low, like when you want to lift the front end over an obstacle/trials style. I even tried the rekluse, it still goes * plawk * when cracking the throttle, the Rekluse is set perfect. I take it that this is preferable to raising idle speed? It's such an annoying problem. I wish I knew to try this before getting a Rekluse to deal with the problem, but they work for getting a holeshot in offroad anyway amongst other high-speed safety concepts.
Thanks for your comment. Depending on what country you're in, if your 500 does not have the oxygen sensor in the exhaust then adjusting the TPS is definitely worth a shot to try to resolve flameouts, the TPS can make a big difference there. Try both a little higher voltage and if that doesn't do it then try a little lower. Also be sure that your idle is at the correct speed because having the idle lower than spec can also cause flameouts. The Rekluse is more of a preference thing. I put one on my own 500 just to play with it, and for me personally I find that I've got much better control in the slow tight stuff with the manual clutch. However when I get tired and the clutch hand doesn't work so well, the Rekluse makes it impossible to stall which is nice. It's personal preference, some plusses and some minuses. I hope this helps, please post back with your results if you try adjusting your TPS!
Should I be fiddling with this even though I don't think there is anything wrong with my bike? In other words, can it bring me performance gains, rather than just fixing popping etc? I have a 2019 Husqvarna FS450
Thanks for your comment. Sometimes there is cleaner throttle response to be had, especially down low when you're just cracking the throttle. If you like how your bike runs now then there's no reason to play with anything, but like any other adjustment you can try a new setting and just put it back to the original setting if you don't like the result.
Does this voltage show on the OBD port reader or does it have to be done this way?
Thanks for your question. It's possible that some ECU could give the voltage, but what I've seen personally the OBD data typically only has the percentage open. The percentage would be off if the TPS voltage isn't set correctly. However some ECUs have TPS setup built-in, such as some of the SxS that use motors built by Yamaha. So long story short, every ECU is different so it's not possible for me to give you a direct yes/no answer. It depends on the motor and ECU.
2016 ktm 350 here. I have the service manual and do not see any info about the TPS sensor. Any idea what the voltage should be? Trying to get it back to factor settings then I will adjust. Thank you!
Thanks for your comment. This video will get you where you need to go: th-cam.com/video/TufG9PmzbDo/w-d-xo.html
I mess with a KTM 690 2016 Supermoto... I bought this tool. Do you believe it will help me with??
I have not touched something besides the Throttle body on the bike and now it does not start. It was ok before.
Thank you very much for your comment. If all you did was adjust something on the throttle body and now it won't run, then putting it back to how it was before should fix it. If it was the TPS that you adjusted then this can help you put it back, but you need to know what to set it to. I'm not personally familiar with the 690, but check out the forums at advrider.com and post some questions there. Those guys know the bigger bikes pretty well and should be able to get you going again quickly. I hope this helps!
Soo increaseing the voltage make the bike think it's getting more throttle which make it run richer correct?
Correct.
Is 0.543 a good reference point? I’m at 0.5010 on my 2019 KTM 250 EXC-F.
Thanks for the tool.
Thanks for your question. That is in the ballpark for normal. That said, on the newer bikes the idle setting changes the TPS reading, so you can't really compare the TPS reading directly without also knowing where the idle is set. The way to check against the factory default is to back the idle all the way out to close the throttle plate fully, then take a reading. Now you know the exact throttle plate position (0% open) and can compare against the factory setting. To get your idle back to where it was, just turn it back up until the TPS reads the same voltage as when you started. For tuning, adjust the TPS a little higher (0.02V) and give it a test. Repeat as long as you see improvement. Here is a video that shows you how to compare against the factory setting, and reset it to factory settings if you wish: th-cam.com/video/TufG9PmzbDo/w-d-xo.html&feature=emb_title I hope this helps!
So what numbers are you aiming for with the multimeter?
Didn't look anything like the tps tool.
Can you post time stamps? The setting is the same for both methods.
@@TPSTool feel you may need to elaborate a bit more
@@flaash1067 Sure, which part do you need more elaboration on? Also check out the help video section on our web site, there are a pile of videos there that might also help: tpstool.com/help/tps-tool-howto-videos/
I have a 2004 rm250 that I need to set the tps do you have a video for that one the carb is a keihin pwk
Thank you very much for your question. I do not have a video for that motor, and most likely for a carburetor all you need is a regular mult-meter. Find the manual for your motor, maybe the service manual, and I bet the specification for your TPS will be in ohms, and is probably not very precise. For a carburetor it does not have to be precise, but for EFI it has to be very precise. I would love to sell you a tool, but most likely you don't need it for your motor with a carburetor. I hope this helps!
I've tried to adjust my TPS on my 2008 450 EXC. It's non-keyed and briefly pressing the starter button only gives me a millisecond of power. When I run the bike I seem to get 4.7 volts regardless if I adjust the TPS. Because I couldn't adjust it accurately I just positioned it middle way and ran with that, but of course I'm now getting popping and banging on decelerating indicating a rich condition.
What am I doing wrong? Do I need to do a certain procedure for the TPS to read accurately? I'm using the harness with a multimeter.
Thanks for posting. I believe your 2008 450exc has a carburetor and is not fuel injected. On the carbureted bikes, changing the TPS will only change your timing, it will not change the fueling, so the difference won't get as drastic as with the FI bikes (except for the big adventure twin bikes, on those it makes a big difference). I don't have the manual for the 2008, but on lots of the carbureted bikes you can set the TPS using the ohm meter. If you can get your hands on the manual, it will tell you which pins to test and what ohm reading to set it to.
If you wish to set it by voltage; the carbureted bikes don't stay powered up like the FI bikes do, so just start the bike and let it idle to keep power. If you're getting 4.7V then you've got the wrong 2 wires. Just move the wires to different plugs until you get something around 1V or less, and the voltage should go up as you open the throttle. If you're getting a voltage a lot higher than 1V, or if it doesn't go up when you open the throttle, then you've still got the wrong wires. Unfortunately I don't have any info on the 2008 bikes so I don't know what voltage to suggest, but if you post a question in the Thumpertalk TPS thread then I'm sure you'll get some info quickly. Here's a link if TH-cam doesn't filter it: thumpertalk.com/forums/topic/1077085-the-tps-adjustment-thread/page/62/ If you have any trouble getting going then let me know, and you can always send it back for a refund if you're not happy with the results. Please let me know how it goes, you can email me at mwolfe [at] qualitysmart (dot) com
@@TPSTool I think this prodedure merely checks that the TPS is working correctly. Or can I set it using this method? thumpertalk.com/applications/core/interface/imageproxy/imageproxy.php?img=i867.photobucket.com/albums/ab239/moehavingfun/tps1.jpg&key=2746a87c80b3c379ab778ff2ed0c5c0401d95fba60d6582579134b8e2c763493
@@pestexuk You are correct, the procedure you linked is for checking if the TPS is working properly, but not for checking if it is set properly. It is possible that on your year carbureted bike, the TPS setting isn't as critical as it is on the FI bikes, as long as it's working properly.
wondering if you have checked 2021 yzf250. it is currently at .4730v customers bike. wot 3.71volts
Apologize if this question has already been answered. My 2016 YZ is kick start only, should you remove the spark plug to have a smoother kick through while trying to generate voltage with the pigtail only connection?
Thanks for your question. I don't think you're going to get enough power kicking it to set the TPS, it's going to be on and off again too quick. You'll have much better luck either using the Pro Powered meter, or just starting the bike and let it idle while you set the TPS using the pigtail.
@@TPSTool thank you for the quick reply. I'm in southern CA, if I ordered the tool today do you know about how long to arrive here?
@@gogden999 Thanks for your email! For everyone else with the same question: I'm in S. FL and anything to CA will go by air (USPS Priority Mail) and usually takes 3-4 days. Amazon Prime is likely the fastest if you're near an Amazon warehouse, sometimes you can get it next day. There are links to our Amazon listings from our web site.
Should have put the Fluke into “Hi Res” mode for your final comparison (to make it fair)
Thanks for the comment. Even in standard mode it's showing more than enough precision to get the point across, but I'll try to remember that for the next video.
tengo un relenti inestable y la moto de la nada se apaga de vez en cuando, podra ser un tps mal calibrado ? mi moto es una ktm 950 adventure
Sí, esa podría ser la causa. Las motos de aventura big twin son un poco más complicadas y no soy la mejor persona para responder sobre ellas. Publique su pregunta en el foro de advrider.com, hay personas que conocen muy bien esa bicicleta y pueden ayudar. ---> English - Yes that could possibly be the cause. The big twin adventure bikes are a little more complicated and I'm not the best person to answer about those. Please post your question in the forum over at advrider.com, there are guys there who know that bike very well and can help out.
Hi, I have a problem with the TPS setting on the KTM SXF 250 2015, what should be the TPS start value at twisted revolutions? Currently I have 0.53V and tightened with 0.60V but I have the impression that it is not too good
Thanks for your question. I believe this video will answer all of your questions: th-cam.com/video/TufG9PmzbDo/w-d-xo.html
Hi there, I just got a TPS Tool Pro to reset my Husky TE 25Oi 2018 to factory setting but don't know the reading I should adjust the TPS to when butterfly is fully closed (0%). Can you please tell me that value? (my bike does not have knobs, just the air bypass screw and the butterfly position stop screw)
Thank you very much for your comment! This video should answer all of your questions, but please let me know if you have any other questions after watching this one: th-cam.com/video/TufG9PmzbDo/w-d-xo.html
What is the factory setting for a 2011 ktm 350
Thank you for your comment. Write down your original setting before making changes, then I believe this video explains the settings for that bike: th-cam.com/video/TufG9PmzbDo/w-d-xo.html
8:10 where can i buy this cable adapter that i can adjust the tpc with voltmeter
At tpstool.com
Good job
I've got a KTM 250 SX-F 2011.
Do i also have set to 0.64V at idle?
Greetings from Germany.
Thank you for your question. That year 250sxf has a carburetor so the TPS setting isn't that critical. On EFI the TPS is super important because it affects both timing and fueling, but on a carburetor the TPS only affects timing so the difference from adjusting the TPS is not nearly as much as on an EFI bike. Check this site to see if the service manual for your bike is there and check what the manual says about the TPS. Most likely it will be a general range that you can set using a regular multi meter in the ohms setting: kristofsx.com/ Are you chasing a particular problem? I hope this helps!
@@TPSTool I do have an EFI on this model. After cleaning of the throttle valve and remounting the sensors, the bike starts bad.
@@stevepietschmann8444 OK great, the place I looked up the specs must have the wrong info. For future reference, if the TPS is giving you trouble, it's better to replace it than try to clean it. That said, this video should help you get going again: th-cam.com/video/TufG9PmzbDo/w-d-xo.html And if you want to know what's going on inside a TPS, this explains it: th-cam.com/video/1CAVIe5g6yk/w-d-xo.html I hope this helps!
I HAVE A 2018 KTM 350 SXF NEW TOP END WITH THE CYLINDER ONLY BEING .0004 OUT OF ROUND. I AM GETTING BLUE SMOKE AND AFTER HOT BLACK SMOKE. I AM GETTING A TPS TOOL FROM YOU THINKING MAYBE IT HAS A BAD SENSOR. HAVE YOU HAD A SITUATION THAT THE TPS IS SO BAD THAT IT INJECTS FUEL SO MUCH TO CAUSE SMOKE. WHAT IS THE NORMAL READING WITHOUT THE COLDSTART FAST IDLE ENGAGED
Thanks for your comment. Blue smoke will be oil, nothing related to the TPS. Was it having this problem before you changed the top end? If the problem is new with the rebuild then it is probably not related to the TPS, unless you moved the TPS during the rebuild. The normal TPS reading will vary depending on your idle speed, but is typically around 0.53 on a stock bike with factory idle setting. With the idle backed all the way out it would be 0.40V. I hope this helps!
Will this work on a 2017 Husqvarna FX 350. I have flameout issues. Thanks
Yes absolutely. Here is a video using a 2017 350SXF (very similar to your FX) as an example: th-cam.com/video/v1OXY5_jAv4/w-d-xo.html
Hi
I have a 350 excf 2019 with exhaust and snap
What value should it have.
thanks.
Thanks for your question. It can vary a bit from bike to bike so the best approach is to work your way up 0.02v at a time, testing in-between. Check out this video by some guys who have a very similar setup (ktm and husky 350 with opened exhaust), they show you their settings and talk about their results. I hope this helps! th-cam.com/video/aAaxHeSTVMk/w-d-xo.html
I have my multi meter set the way you describe, at 2V. However, when I plug in it reads .006 and not .6. 2014 KTM 450 xcw. I gather voltage is supposed to be .601V at idle and give or take 3.6V at full throttle. My bike measures .006 at idle and .058 at full throttle. Any ideas?
Thanks for your comment. Did you bump the start button to power up the electronics? You can also start the motor and let it idle, then you will be 100% sure the electronics are powered up. If that doesn't solve it, feel free to send me an email and I'll help you out: mwolfe [at] qualitysmart [dot] com
I'm getting .1 on my multimeter bike will start with the choke on but cuts out straight away when I take the choke off is this a bad tps or would it do this if not calibrated? Any ideas thanks
What model bike do you have? Also is it carbureted or fuel injected? You mentioned choke so I'm guessing it's carbureted. If this is the case then the problem is most likely the pilot jet is plugged up. Take the carburetor apart and remove the pilot jet, make sure you can see light through it. If you cannot then clean it out. If your bike is fuel injected then by choke I'm guessing you mean the cold start knob. In this case 0.1v is extremely low for the TPS and you should check the TPS to be sure it's working properly. Be sure it's powered up or use the TPSTool Pro powered meter, slowly open the throttle and the numbers should climb smoothly. Watch this video on connecting and trouble shooting and at the end you can see how it's supposed to work: th-cam.com/video/beMuimt0d88/w-d-xo.html
Dimana saya bisa membeli alat tersebut
Saya penerjemah google jadi saya harap ini diterjemahkan dengan baik. Terima kasih atas pertanyaan Anda. Anda dapat membelinya di www.tpstool.com atau di ebay. Anda juga dapat membeli di Amazon tetapi saya tidak tahu apakah itu terdaftar di Amazon di negara Anda.
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I am google translator so I hope this translates OK. Thank you for your question. You can buy it at www.tpstool.com or on ebay. You can also buy on Amazon but I don't know if it's listed on Amazon in your country.
Salut, je dois faire ca sur un husaberg 570 fe je ne trouve pas les volts d'origine
J'utilise Google Translator donc j'espère que ça se passera bien. Je vois certaines références dans les forums selon lesquelles le réglage devrait être de 0,601 V au ralenti. Je n'ai pas trouvé cela dans le manuel, alors notez votre réglage d'origine au cas où vous voudriez revenir en arrière, puis essayez celui-ci et voyez comment cela fonctionne. J'espère que ça aide!
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I'm using Google Translator so I hope this comes out OK. I see some references in the forums that the setting shoudl be 0.601V at idle. I didn't get this from the manual, so write down your original setting in case you want to go back, then try this one and see how it works. I hope this helps!
I have 2012 exc f 250 . Set tps on 0.64 check light flashing 6 time quickly. Set on other engine at low power do not working good ...
Thanks for your comment. The 6 blinks is most likely because you made a big adjustment at once. If you run it for a while it should stop blinking. Let me know if this doesn't help.
Why doesn't the computer reset it.
Thanks for your comment. Are you asking why can't you set the TPS value in the computer instead of adjusting it manually? The answer to that question is, it depends on your motor and which computer it has. Most motors require the TPS to be set manually, they do not "learn" or "reset" the TPS on their own. For example, most of the KTM motocross bikes with the original KTM computer require it to be set to a specific value. But many of the newer Vortex aftermarket computers can "learn" the TPS settings (the older ones require a specific setting). On these you go through a specific procedure to teach the computer what the TPS reading is at idle and at full throttle. The manual that comes with the computer will describe the procedure step by step. On the ones that you "teach" the positions to, you can then tweak the TPS after teaching it to make fueling adjustments. For example if you teach it that idle is at 0.60v and you want a little more fuel, you can raise it to say 0.64v and the computer will think the throttle is open a little more and give more fuel. Does this answer your question?
Can you tell me will this work on a 2008 ktm990sm
Thank you very much for your question. Yes, but please first make sure the TPS on your bike is adjustable. I'm not super knowledgeable on the bikes over 500cc, but I can tell you that some are adjustable and some are not. Check out the forums at advrider.com, there's a ton of great info there and the guys there can help you figure out exactly what you need to do. I hope this helps!
How do u do this on a kick start only bike ?
You can either start the bike and let it idle, or use the powered tool. See TPSTool.com If the bike has a carburetor instead of EFI then it's not nearly as important to be precise and you can usually set it using just a multi meter and the Ohms setting, see the bike manual for details.
@@TPSTool fuel Injected 2011 I’ll see if I can find that info I’m having issues with this bike thanks
@@J20J20 Which bike is it?
@@TPSTool 2011 ktm sx-f 250
@@J20J20 If you want to go back to factory defaults, then I believe this will help you, though you'll need a powered tool to do it: th-cam.com/video/TufG9PmzbDo/w-d-xo.html But if you're just trying to fine tune, you can do it with the pigtail and a multimeter and let the bike idle while you make the adjustment. Just go up or down 0.02V at a time and test in-between, adjusting it higher will make it richer and lower will make it leaner. That said, if you've got a problem that started suddenly then it might be that something is actually wrong. In this case check the fuel pressure, make sure the injector is clean and the in-line fuel filter is clean, etc..