Thank you David this helps a ton I just received my USB and will be installing this afternoon love your videos for the KTM Duke 390 please keep posting them they’re extremely helpful and informational
Your channel is deserving of sooo many more views and subscribers. Thank you for making these incredibly detailed and informative videos! If you’re ever at ryka’s dorking I will buy you a coffee and bacon sandwich sir
Thank you for the video, it made the installation of the KTM USB kit pretty simple. Although I installed it on my Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 it was pretty much the same thing. Had some difficulty finding the aux cable as they were super close to the bottom of my gas tank. Again, Thanks for sharing the know how.
I've never needed it, but having the KTM out for the day recently without the ability to charge anything made me think it was a good time to make the install. Glad that KTM are on the ball! Skäl David
Thanks for sharing very informative. This is way I love this channel im not mechanical minded. But watching this channel gives me confidence to have a go myself.
This was a big help I was a big dummy and blew a fuse on my heated grips while doing the install and gotta grab another one tomorrow but after that its sorted
Thanks Jamie, much appreciated. I'm currently using some cheap strap on bike ones to test the positioning - I'm not going to suggest that I recommend them but I've got a better idea of what I want now.
Thanks David, I didn't know about those 2 accessory cables. I bought similar socket on aliexpress for about 3 euro and connected to available plug behind passenger seat.
I mention under the seat in the description but I haven't checked if it's switched power. You can get great deals on aliexpress but I avoid the platform because very often the stuff is cheap for a reason and I'd rather not find the bike burnt out because I saved a little money.
Thanks for the info on the Accessorycables, now i know where to attach my heated grips for the upcoming cold days, without risk of forgetting to turn them off!!! USB i did attach to Perma power though, cause it doesn't drain if not used... Awesome!
I suggest you buy the all-in-on mobile phone holder with charger (wireless and USB). It’s pretty much easier and waterproof altogether. I installed one in my KTM Duke 390 and it’s quite sturdy. It’s 25$, by the way
Thanks David!! Very well explained in detail as always. What mileage (km) has your 390 done? Some say the 390 is not a very durable bike... your comments?? Regards!
TheJWC56 I’m wondering that myself. I don’t know much about engine stuff and I heard similar things. I actually own a 2019 390 Duke and haven’t had much issues but I’ve had it stall out on me a few times while riding. It happened to me twice in one trip (about a 100 mile trip) where I pulled in the clutch and it just stalled. Other than that it’s been ok.
Mine is about 5.5k miles - all short distance trips. I have to question quality on the bike, it's not made to the standards I'd expect from the Austrian factory. But most modern bikes and cars seem to have issues. I know for example that BMW car service centres spend a significant part of their time doing recalls and an ex-recovery guy I know reckons that he mostly went out to broken down BMWs. People with issues are very vocal about it so it's hard to get a balanced view. There are plenty of people with a decent mileage on their bikes with no issues but they don't talk about it, so I don't yet have an opinion aside from the fact that there are some low quality parts on the bike.
Stalling out seems to be a common issue. Given that this is a bike commonly ridden by new riders, I'm not so sure how much is bike and how much is rider. Some people seem to have issues with the clutch switch. But I've stalled the bike any number of times and I have enough experience to know that every single time it was my own fault - most commonly it happens after I've spent a few weeks only riding a sports tourer and it can take a couple of rides to reset my subconscious to allow for riding a bike with very little rotating mass in the engine where for example even a little drag by not quite getting the clutch pulled in enough will allow the rear brake to lock up the engine via the transmission. I stalled it the other day pulling off a junction (which was amusing as I did it in front of another rider) because I had too much clutch and not enough revs - none of my other bikes would have done that, but none of them have a lightly modified competition dirt bike based engine either - it requires a different riding style to most other bikes, in my opinion and I'm not sure how many people realise it.
Moto Mirius When it happened to me, I was accelerating right before and when I got up to speed, I pulled in the clutch to coast for a little bit and as the bike rev down, it stalled at the the bottom
@@ZackaryTheGreat i was able to get it run smoother wothout stalling by adding a Boosterplug, which only simulates slightly lower temperatures for little higher fuel injection... No ECU needed... Coasting in low speed stop n go traffic seems fine now. I hope the engine is reliable, as i only use my brakes in abrupt downspeed situations, and tend to let the motor do the work downshifting...
Ive got acc 1 and acc 2.1 and 2.2 ….what one is constant and what one is on and off with key? I dont hear which one u said what one u connected too i didnt get that part anyways thanks for all the vids BTW and let me know
Hi david can connect 2 things in a single accessories port like usb charger and the DRL of an aftermarket turn signal, or do i need to separate them to avoid overloading it? What do you think of the new RC390 design.🧡
No simple answer to that - would depend on the draw of the accessories. Much would depend on if for example you are running a fast charger. Don't ask me what I think about sport bikes designs, I wouldn't know where to start! :D
Wiring looms are the same for all bikes, so wires will always be in the same place. You will need to check again and see if they have not been tucked behind something, check from both sides of the bike. Good luck
Hello David. Thanks for this great video. I bought the original cable for the Duke 125 Model 2021 for my son. I also found the 2 cables beside the horn and plugged the 2 cables. But it only works without the key. I switched the 2 cables but then it’s not working. What is my mistake? I want that it works like in your video when I switch the key. Regards Hakan from Germany
There are two sets of cables. One is full time power, the other is switched power. Make sure you have identified all four cables and you are plugging in the right combination of cables. There should be no issues with that. If one turns off the power when you switch on the key then there is a wiring fault.
Not sure where they are on the gen1 bikes, but I think similar - may be just under the seat. But if you can see under tank on the other side of the bike, you may be able to see the connectors.
Hello. I have a gps unit which comes with a red wire for 12 v , black for ground and then there is yellow wire called ACC. Right now i connected red and black with battery +ve and -ve and yellow with my 390 adventure rear accessory port with ignition control. So now when the ignition is on, the gps unit comes alive along with other units. My question for you is, instead of connecting black and red with battery can we connect it to accessory port of the bike according to your video? What should we do with the yellow acc wire of the gps unit then?
Yes, you can. It depends exactly what the ACC wire is doing - if it is just acting like a switch so it shuts the unit down to prevent flattening the battery when the bike is not running, then just wire it in with the positive wire to the switched connectors. If you wanted to retain the same setup, you could wire the positive and negative to the permanently live connectors and the ACC to the positive only when the bike is on wire.
@@MotoMirius I tried that. Positive and acc togather works on either of the connector. Seperatly it won't. I tried connected positive and negative to the always live connector and acc to the one which works with switch. It did not work.
@@kuttyte the wires are connected to the battery, so they will work the same as connecting to the battery - if you use the right connectors and don't mix up the permanently live with the switched live. If it doesn't work then try to connect the ACC to the connection you are currently using - it depends exactly what it is doing
Hello David, you reckon this setup works with ktm duke 390 2018? Also, the kit is waterproof? It doesn't say anything on ktm website about that. Thanks in advance for the reply 🙏
Yes, the kit is generic. The kit is generally waterproof but unless you are using a fully waterproof setup with cables etc then these will be your point of failure. You can fit any other kit instead if say you want fast charging - I’ve just used the KTM one to show how it plugs into the bike.
Yes. The problem is when you forget to turn something off when you leave the bike. Unless something needs to be permanently powered - like an alarm, it's safer to use the keyed power.
Red would typically be power. If you are ever unsure and you have a bulb you can test by running a wire to earth and holding it against one side of the bulb then take a wire from the socket to the other side of the bulb. You will quickly see which side has power.
Could you please talk about the blue tooth (ktm my ride) I’ve been trying to connect it ever since I’ve got it cuz my helmet plays through my phone but I could never get it to connect. Pls pls pls🙏🏼
Lots of issues with KTM My Ride. Most riders don't bother with it because it has very limited functionality - displaying calls on the dash and that is about it. Much of it will depend what headset unit you are using and how compatible it is with the dash. I've never used it - I ride several different bikes so my setup with all this sort of stuff is to use one system that works with all the bikes and for the phone it just means straight connection to the helmet - I don't take calls when I'm riding anyway, doesn't seem a particularly safe idea to me given how much you rely on observation all the time - but maybe that's just because I'm riding in a fairly urban environment or heavy traffic roads most of the time.
@@MotoMirius true, I’m always having to keep clear even in none dense areas. But it would just be nice to switch a song with the buttons instead of trying to touch my phone through my gloves lol makes it even more dangerous
The UK headlights are a sealed LED canbus unit so no reason to open except maybe if you are wanting to add some colour. If I find a cheap headlight maybe I will consider it. Skäl David
I think you would describe it as weatherproof. To be waterproof you would also need adapters on your USB cable to make the seal, and the same would need to be true of the connection to your waterproof device
Do you think that KTM would sell an electrical accessory to fit on their bikes that isn’t waterproof? I think that would be a very unlikely oversight on their part.
On the 2021 390 that I have those connectors are underneath the pillion on the back of the bike and they're labeled as accessory 2 and accessory 3.. They are clearly marked with a label from the factory and nowhere near as complicated to connect as this video. One is switched, one is always hot
Yes, the later bikes may have both under the seat - the earlier bikes only have a permanently live, but either if you are wiring to the handlebars, the under tank ones are often easier to work with.
Lots of possible causes on that, most of which are probably fuel related. Check your air filter is clean and check all of the battery connections are good. Make sure not to press the starter again too quickly if it doesn't start, this will almost always create issues. Good luck with the diagnosis.
helloooo My check engine light is on.. And my bikes refuses to start. I was told that there is problem with the battery so charged it twice.... But few days after charging the problem Reappers.... Help me out guys!!!! Asap
This is my favorite channel right now! I have a duke 125cc and i watch this channel for tips and advice!
That's awesome! Skäl David
Thank you David this helps a ton I just received my USB and will be installing this afternoon love your videos for the KTM Duke 390 please keep posting them they’re extremely helpful and informational
Thanks Brandon, much appreciated. Good luck with the install. Skäl David
The best videos about Duke usually come from you. Grüße aus Deutschland
Thanks, much appreciated!
Your channel is deserving of sooo many more views and subscribers. Thank you for making these incredibly detailed and informative videos! If you’re ever at ryka’s dorking I will buy you a coffee and bacon sandwich sir
Thanks and much appreciated. Ah Ryka's it will be good to get back there!
Thank you for the video, it made the installation of the KTM USB kit pretty simple. Although I installed it on my Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 it was pretty much the same thing. Had some difficulty finding the aux cable as they were super close to the bottom of my gas tank. Again, Thanks for sharing the know how.
Glad it helped and good job on finding the connectors!
Good to see that ktm give the facility to add extras , plug and play. 👍🏻☮❤peace and love brother 😊
I've never needed it, but having the KTM out for the day recently without the ability to charge anything made me think it was a good time to make the install. Glad that KTM are on the ball! Skäl David
I did the usb installation today with this video to guide me. Just perfect!!!!
Great job, well one!
Thanks for sharing very informative. This is way I love this channel im not mechanical minded. But watching this channel gives me confidence to have a go myself.
Thanks, take it slowly and you will be fine!
Oh fantastic! I was just thinking about adding a usb cable onto the bike...
Great timing! Good luck with that. Skäl David
This was a big help I was a big dummy and blew a fuse on my heated grips while doing the install and gotta grab another one tomorrow but after that its sorted
Ah, it happens, and that is what fuses are for! Good job on the install. Skäl David
Good to watch another ktm video David keep them coming
Thanks Adam, much appreciated. Skäl David
Cheers David keep it up you are so valuable to the KTM Duke family Top bloke 👍
Thanks George, much appreciated. Skäl David
You have helped me A whole lot!
Thank you so much....
Your channel is just amazing!
Cant wait for more uploads
Thank you! Glad it helped and more videos to come!
Hey David! what kind of mirrors did you put on your bike?
Thanks for all the videos, they're all awesome!!
Thanks Jamie, much appreciated. I'm currently using some cheap strap on bike ones to test the positioning - I'm not going to suggest that I recommend them but I've got a better idea of what I want now.
Thanks David, I didn't know about those 2 accessory cables. I bought similar socket on aliexpress for about 3 euro and connected to available plug behind passenger seat.
I mention under the seat in the description but I haven't checked if it's switched power. You can get great deals on aliexpress but I avoid the platform because very often the stuff is cheap for a reason and I'd rather not find the bike burnt out because I saved a little money.
Great just what I needed to see
Thanks for the info on the Accessorycables, now i know where to attach my heated grips for the upcoming cold days, without risk of forgetting to turn them off!!! USB i did attach to Perma power though, cause it doesn't drain if not used... Awesome!
Sounds like you've got a plan! Skäl David
@@MotoMirius what are the plugs called that fit the connectors? BTW... I am the RFID Idea guy 🤪cheers
Spade connectors. Very common.
@@cashtra Did the heated grips on accessory cables work OK? I'm thinking of doing same.
@@mrnoisy4883 works like a charm!
I suggest you buy the all-in-on mobile phone holder with charger (wireless and USB).
It’s pretty much easier and waterproof altogether.
I installed one in my KTM Duke 390 and it’s quite sturdy.
It’s 25$, by the way
There are lots of choices out there as to what you can install, so always choose the one that suits you best.
Thanks David!! Very well explained in detail as always. What mileage (km) has your 390 done? Some say the 390 is not a very durable bike... your comments?? Regards!
TheJWC56 I’m wondering that myself. I don’t know much about engine stuff and I heard similar things. I actually own a 2019 390 Duke and haven’t had much issues but I’ve had it stall out on me a few times while riding. It happened to me twice in one trip (about a 100 mile trip) where I pulled in the clutch and it just stalled. Other than that it’s been ok.
Mine is about 5.5k miles - all short distance trips. I have to question quality on the bike, it's not made to the standards I'd expect from the Austrian factory. But most modern bikes and cars seem to have issues. I know for example that BMW car service centres spend a significant part of their time doing recalls and an ex-recovery guy I know reckons that he mostly went out to broken down BMWs. People with issues are very vocal about it so it's hard to get a balanced view. There are plenty of people with a decent mileage on their bikes with no issues but they don't talk about it, so I don't yet have an opinion aside from the fact that there are some low quality parts on the bike.
Stalling out seems to be a common issue. Given that this is a bike commonly ridden by new riders, I'm not so sure how much is bike and how much is rider. Some people seem to have issues with the clutch switch. But I've stalled the bike any number of times and I have enough experience to know that every single time it was my own fault - most commonly it happens after I've spent a few weeks only riding a sports tourer and it can take a couple of rides to reset my subconscious to allow for riding a bike with very little rotating mass in the engine where for example even a little drag by not quite getting the clutch pulled in enough will allow the rear brake to lock up the engine via the transmission. I stalled it the other day pulling off a junction (which was amusing as I did it in front of another rider) because I had too much clutch and not enough revs - none of my other bikes would have done that, but none of them have a lightly modified competition dirt bike based engine either - it requires a different riding style to most other bikes, in my opinion and I'm not sure how many people realise it.
Moto Mirius When it happened to me, I was accelerating right before and when I got up to speed, I pulled in the clutch to coast for a little bit and as the bike rev down, it stalled at the the bottom
@@ZackaryTheGreat i was able to get it run smoother wothout stalling by adding a Boosterplug, which only simulates slightly lower temperatures for little higher fuel injection... No ECU needed... Coasting in low speed stop n go traffic seems fine now. I hope the engine is reliable, as i only use my brakes in abrupt downspeed situations, and tend to let the motor do the work downshifting...
Ive got acc 1 and acc 2.1 and 2.2 ….what one is constant and what one is on and off with key?
I dont hear which one u said what one u connected too i didnt get that part anyways thanks for all the vids BTW and let me know
Hi david can connect 2 things in a single accessories port like usb charger and the DRL of an aftermarket turn signal, or do i need to separate them to avoid overloading it? What do you think of the new RC390 design.🧡
No simple answer to that - would depend on the draw of the accessories. Much would depend on if for example you are running a fast charger. Don't ask me what I think about sport bikes designs, I wouldn't know where to start! :D
Hey I’m confuse when you connect the acc 2 on the red wire the other spot you put what wire? Acc 1 ? Or there’s a black wire there too?
Yes, there are two wires for each.
Hey does this work with the older dukes (125 2012) Thanks!
Hi, yes it should, it's a standard KTM item that fits many of their bikes. Should be in a similar location. Good luck! Skäl David
Which color is the plus
Acc2
line one blue and red
line two black and yellow
Black tends to be earth and red tends to be power
@@MotoMirius ok thx!
purchased the KTM usb power outlet. I don't seem to have those two cables beside the horn - could they be located some place else?
Wiring looms are the same for all bikes, so wires will always be in the same place. You will need to check again and see if they have not been tucked behind something, check from both sides of the bike. Good luck
@@MotoMirius thanks! Keep up the great work and putting out splendid videos. ✌🏻❤️🇨🇦
Hello David. Thanks for this great video. I bought the original cable for the Duke 125 Model 2021 for my son. I also found the 2 cables beside the horn and plugged the 2 cables. But it only works without the key. I switched the 2 cables but then it’s not working. What is my mistake? I want that it works like in your video when I switch the key. Regards Hakan from Germany
There are two sets of cables. One is full time power, the other is switched power. Make sure you have identified all four cables and you are plugging in the right combination of cables. There should be no issues with that. If one turns off the power when you switch on the key then there is a wiring fault.
Hi. Yes now i found it. They were behind the other cables. I just plugged them in and now it works. Thanks a lot 🙏👍
Excuse me rc390 year 2015 have this plug behind coil ?
Not sure where they are on the gen1 bikes, but I think similar - may be just under the seat. But if you can see under tank on the other side of the bike, you may be able to see the connectors.
@@MotoMiriusthank you sir.
Hello. I have a gps unit which comes with a red wire for 12 v , black for ground and then there is yellow wire called ACC. Right now i connected red and black with battery +ve and -ve and yellow with my 390 adventure rear accessory port with ignition control. So now when the ignition is on, the gps unit comes alive along with other units. My question for you is, instead of connecting black and red with battery can we connect it to accessory port of the bike according to your video? What should we do with the yellow acc wire of the gps unit then?
Yes, you can. It depends exactly what the ACC wire is doing - if it is just acting like a switch so it shuts the unit down to prevent flattening the battery when the bike is not running, then just wire it in with the positive wire to the switched connectors. If you wanted to retain the same setup, you could wire the positive and negative to the permanently live connectors and the ACC to the positive only when the bike is on wire.
@@MotoMirius I tried that. Positive and acc togather works on either of the connector. Seperatly it won't. I tried connected positive and negative to the always live connector and acc to the one which works with switch. It did not work.
@@kuttyte the wires are connected to the battery, so they will work the same as connecting to the battery - if you use the right connectors and don't mix up the permanently live with the switched live. If it doesn't work then try to connect the ACC to the connection you are currently using - it depends exactly what it is doing
@@MotoMirius You were right. One of my port shorted so I replaced the fuse and now things works as you said.
Hello David, you reckon this setup works with ktm duke 390 2018? Also, the kit is waterproof? It doesn't say anything on ktm website about that. Thanks in advance for the reply 🙏
Yes, the kit is generic. The kit is generally waterproof but unless you are using a fully waterproof setup with cables etc then these will be your point of failure. You can fit any other kit instead if say you want fast charging - I’ve just used the KTM one to show how it plugs into the bike.
Can gou get a usc charger to or is it only usb thanks
You can connect whatever charger or accessory you want - I think KTM one is USB only
there is no black cover on the side of my Duke 2015 and no spare outlet for accessories
Gen 1's are different, but I believe that they still have the connectors - have a good look under the tank.
Is the Acc2 connectors in the same place on 2019 125 duke?
It should be in the same place for all the small Dukes.
@@MotoMirius thanks just got my Duke today and installing a tomtom :)
The constant power wires will only drain the battery if a device is left on, right?
Yes. The problem is when you forget to turn something off when you leave the bike. Unless something needs to be permanently powered - like an alarm, it's safer to use the keyed power.
とてもわかりやすい。参考にさせていただきます
ありがとう、大いに感謝します
Ok i heard it at the end thank u! Cheers bruv
Good luck with that
Please. I am not sure. Which of the cables (from the accesory) is the positive? Is the red wire?
Red would typically be power. If you are ever unsure and you have a bulb you can test by running a wire to earth and holding it against one side of the bulb then take a wire from the socket to the other side of the bulb. You will quickly see which side has power.
Thx, you help me so much !
You are very welcome. Thanks
Could you please talk about the blue tooth (ktm my ride) I’ve been trying to connect it ever since I’ve got it cuz my helmet plays through my phone but I could never get it to connect. Pls pls pls🙏🏼
Lots of issues with KTM My Ride. Most riders don't bother with it because it has very limited functionality - displaying calls on the dash and that is about it. Much of it will depend what headset unit you are using and how compatible it is with the dash. I've never used it - I ride several different bikes so my setup with all this sort of stuff is to use one system that works with all the bikes and for the phone it just means straight connection to the helmet - I don't take calls when I'm riding anyway, doesn't seem a particularly safe idea to me given how much you rely on observation all the time - but maybe that's just because I'm riding in a fairly urban environment or heavy traffic roads most of the time.
@@MotoMirius true, I’m always having to keep clear even in none dense areas. But it would just be nice to switch a song with the buttons instead of trying to touch my phone through my gloves lol makes it even more dangerous
@@Funny_as_Duck I can see that. Again, its a habit I don't have. The only thing I use a headset for is for directions.
How to headlight open please one video upload
The UK headlights are a sealed LED canbus unit so no reason to open except maybe if you are wanting to add some colour. If I find a cheap headlight maybe I will consider it. Skäl David
Thank you very much sir!
Most welcome! Thanks
Is that kit waterproof?
I think you would describe it as weatherproof. To be waterproof you would also need adapters on your USB cable to make the seal, and the same would need to be true of the connection to your waterproof device
@@MotoMirius your video is super helpful for me. Just ordered one kit on ktm official website. Thanks !!!
@@MotoMirius i think that the question is if you wash the bike, does the accessory get damaged?
Do you think that KTM would sell an electrical accessory to fit on their bikes that isn’t waterproof? I think that would be a very unlikely oversight on their part.
@@bercyrv I installed and used it for almost a year. Everything’s fine.
On the 2021 390 that I have those connectors are underneath the pillion on the back of the bike and they're labeled as accessory 2 and accessory 3..
They are clearly marked with a label from the factory and nowhere near as complicated to connect as this video. One is switched, one is always hot
Yes, the later bikes may have both under the seat - the earlier bikes only have a permanently live, but either if you are wiring to the handlebars, the under tank ones are often easier to work with.
And now you won’t run out of juice 👍🏻
Fingers crossed Dave! You just know I won't have a cable with me when I need it...
Does any KTM owner know if the "my ride" app works on the ktm duke 125?
No. It's intended for the big KTMs
I hate that they didnt put the software on the 125 duke, I would love the on screen navigation
@@balintmajtenyi4699 Sadly navigation is only reserved for the more expensive bikes. Not sure if the Adventure 390 has it.
My duke 390 wont start when the bike gets hot but starts easy when it's cool again
Lots of possible causes on that, most of which are probably fuel related. Check your air filter is clean and check all of the battery connections are good. Make sure not to press the starter again too quickly if it doesn't start, this will almost always create issues. Good luck with the diagnosis.
helloooo
My check engine light is on..
And my bikes refuses to start.
I was told that there is problem with the battery so charged it twice.... But
few days after charging the problem Reappers.... Help me out guys!!!! Asap
Check your battery is holding a charge and check the bike is charging the battery.
My engine light came on, after i installed the USB.
There is no connection between the engine light and the USB.
Man, how can i install the Charger to my KTM rc200? 😪😭
I think it very likely that the connectors are there, probably in a similar place - you will have to have a close look for them! Good luck!
Take the tank panel off, takes 5 minutes. Search RUclips for how to.
It's an option. Don't need to search RUclips
Early
Hah! Skäl David