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Forum: Thumpers 05-24-2013, 09:48 PM
Replies: 349
Views: 22,982
Posted By bmwktmbill
You are correct Derek, I am a gas miser. ...

You are correct Derek, I am a gas miser.

Would you say a half turn too lean?

bill

Paul, I have the LOW FLOW engine so my jetting is meaningless for your machine.

How to set the float...
Forum: Thumpers 05-23-2013, 10:46 PM
Replies: 202
Views: 32,928
Posted By bmwktmbill
Congratulations Gunner. That's special. ...

Congratulations Gunner.
That's special.
bill
Forum: Thumpers 05-23-2013, 10:34 PM
Replies: 349
Views: 22,982
Posted By bmwktmbill
Hey Paul, Stock jets for the low flow...

Hey Paul,
Stock jets for the low flow head(smaller intakes) are main 142.5 idle 45.
Jeedle raised one notch.

Fuel screw set using this procedure.
Open for fastest idle, close until idle breaks...
Forum: Thumpers 05-22-2013, 08:43 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 173
Posted By bmwktmbill
+10 for Seikkailu!! bill

+10 for Seikkailu!!


bill
Forum: Thumpers 05-22-2013, 08:37 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 411
Posted By bmwktmbill
Is the mount loose, I had to weld mine to the...

Is the mount loose, I had to weld mine to the frame and reman the bolt for it and for the center stand, it had snapped off.

The side stand can be customized easily with the heat wrench, must be...
Forum: Thumpers 05-22-2013, 08:27 PM
Replies: 349
Views: 22,982
Posted By bmwktmbill
Paul, My older KTM is an '02 'low flow' head,...

Paul,
My older KTM is an '02 'low flow' head, completely stock jets, BST40, needle raised a notch.

Starts with choke full on no throttle, quickly go to half choke, then none .

Rode all over...
Forum: Thumpers 05-21-2013, 09:21 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,726
Posted By bmwktmbill
Haha is it. You have to work the swingarm p and...

Haha is it.
You have to work the swingarm p and down and twist a little...and the shock drops out the bottom like there is magic at work.

Heavier than it looks, watch your fingers.
b
Forum: Thumpers 05-20-2013, 10:31 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 503
Posted By bmwktmbill
Ciukes, Fuzz on the mag is normal. Has the...

Ciukes,
Fuzz on the mag is normal.

Has the transmission bearing been changed?

Got rocks in your skidplate?

b
Forum: Thumpers 05-20-2013, 10:14 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,218
Posted By bmwktmbill
Stick, You said the P word.... As for the...

Stick,
You said the P word....

As for the rubber inserts, real men use them.

For surfboards...custom racks??

Or just tow the VW behind.

b
Forum: Thumpers 05-20-2013, 12:00 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,218
Posted By bmwktmbill
I wouldn't get the Touratech's if you are hauling...

I wouldn't get the Touratech's if you are hauling ocean...saltwater ocean sometimes not so good with aluminum.

I have always traveled with hard panniers...Jesse's or Touratech Zegas with a back...
Forum: Thumpers 05-19-2013, 11:42 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 503
Posted By bmwktmbill
Ciukes, I don't know a way to be absolutely...

Ciukes,
I don't know a way to be absolutely sure they are good except to completely disasemble the rollers. If they feel tight they are still good.

I just replace mine every 15-20k miles and redo...
Forum: Thumpers 05-18-2013, 09:22 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 503
Posted By bmwktmbill
Don't try to ride it, you can do very expensive...

Don't try to ride it, you can do very expensive damage.
You will have to rebuild the waterpump at the same time most likely if it hasn't been done so prepare yourself for that too....

Think about...
Forum: Thumpers 05-17-2013, 09:09 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,288
Posted By bmwktmbill
+++1 for the above. Fully loaded on the road...

+++1 for the above.
Fully loaded on the road pump them up to 40 psi rear and 32/34 front.

Helps with accurate steering and twitchyness(and wear).
b
Forum: Thumpers 05-17-2013, 09:00 PM
Replies: 3,918
Views: 782,248
Posted By bmwktmbill
Wamt 'em? Got 'em for the '02 stock muff for...

Wamt 'em? Got 'em for the '02 stock muff for postage.

bill
Forum: Thumpers 05-16-2013, 09:27 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 592
Posted By bmwktmbill
Don'r forget the steering head bearing and the...

Don'r forget the steering head bearing and the swing arm bolt...and the pivot.

bill
Forum: Thumpers 05-16-2013, 09:17 PM
Replies: 3,918
Views: 782,248
Posted By bmwktmbill
No template, drew on the back, followed a natural...

No template, drew on the back, followed a natural line and cut them on a small bandsaw. Both sides are done.

No issues at all. Much easier to remove the seat, no problems in heavy rain or mud. My...
Forum: Thumpers 05-15-2013, 08:17 PM
Replies: 3,918
Views: 782,248
Posted By bmwktmbill
I found it in the back of my LBS for six Bens,...

I found it in the back of my LBS for six Bens, everything was Shimano Deore XT. Rapidfire shifters. Just started adding parts, generator lights, back rack.

I look at it and see...
...
Forum: Thumpers 05-15-2013, 08:00 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 499
Posted By bmwktmbill
Plugged idle jet. Incorrect needle assembly. No...

Plugged idle jet. Incorrect needle assembly. No slack choke. Loose carb. A curse?
b
Forum: Thumpers 05-15-2013, 07:56 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,288
Posted By bmwktmbill
Every night I crawl in bed with a Kenda...

Every night I crawl in bed with a Kenda 270...some nights are better than others.

It is wearing better than the last 10 on my KTM 640 Adventure.

I like the 3.25 up front better than the 3.00.
...
Forum: Thumpers 05-14-2013, 09:03 PM
Replies: 3,918
Views: 782,248
Posted By bmwktmbill
Drop, Hockey, Quick on the bicycle. It was...

Drop, Hockey,
Quick on the bicycle. It was supposed to be funny???
I broke my foot crashing an older Yamaha mc in Panama last year.
Had to do bicycle therapy.

The 'Rules' are very cool. The...
Forum: Thumpers 05-14-2013, 08:21 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 210
Posted By bmwktmbill
I'd do a 10K service, it's specified in the...

I'd do a 10K service, it's specified in the owner's manual.

Here's a link to an online factory service manual.

http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hubb/ktm-tech/ktm-lc4-workshop-manual-98-a-35025...
Forum: Thumpers 05-14-2013, 08:14 PM
Replies: 349
Views: 22,982
Posted By bmwktmbill
Hey Paul, Nice work, totally unique. How's...

Hey Paul,
Nice work, totally unique.

How's the steering stabilizer working off road?

You are a builder of special KTM's!

Does your tank set up use a fuel pump?
Forum: Thumpers 05-14-2013, 07:54 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 444
Posted By bmwktmbill
Maybe just hone the cylinder? Your piston looks...

Maybe just hone the cylinder? Your piston looks good in the sense that it never stuck.

Take a good look at the cylinder head while it's off.

b
Forum: Thumpers 05-13-2013, 09:04 PM
Replies: 3,918
Views: 782,248
Posted By bmwktmbill
Centerstands... ...

Centerstands...

http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l146/bmwstbill/bicycle%20pics/Copy2ofCopyofTheLitespeed002.jpg...
Forum: Thumpers 05-13-2013, 08:54 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,218
Posted By bmwktmbill
That's funny, a surfboard!! Maybe put the...

That's funny, a surfboard!!
Maybe put the Pacific Ocean in the other bag.
b
Forum: Thumpers 05-12-2013, 11:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 444
Posted By bmwktmbill
Jets, Does this look familiar? Did your...

Jets,
Does this look familiar?

Did your head gasket blow(mine did twice in the same place above the notch)?

http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l146/bmwstbill/IMG_3621.jpg...
Forum: Thumpers 05-12-2013, 10:42 PM
Replies: 3,918
Views: 782,248
Posted By bmwktmbill
Ms., I fought several battles just to have a...

Ms.,
I fought several battles just to have a center stand.
To me it's about the most handy accessory on the machine.

Well maybe it's just me?

I hate working on a crooked motorcycle. My OCD...
Forum: Thumpers 05-11-2013, 07:20 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 592
Posted By bmwktmbill
I think they are shielded, I would pop the seals...

I think they are shielded, I would pop the seals with a knife point and add some decent grease(or at least check for OEM grease.
bill
Forum: Thumpers 05-10-2013, 10:37 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 642
Posted By bmwktmbill
Mister K, Good points but... I tried to patch...

Mister K,
Good points but... I tried to patch one of these cocksuckers...

http://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/p/44/86/176/864/-/40551/Pirelli-Standard-Motorcycle-Tube-With-TR-4-Valve-Stem
...
Forum: Thumpers 05-09-2013, 08:07 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 642
Posted By bmwktmbill
These are the patches you are looking for. Do...

These are the patches you are looking for.
Do not trust others.
Std issue with old BMW's.
German.
...
Forum: Thumpers 05-09-2013, 07:31 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,218
Posted By bmwktmbill
Hard panniers or soft bags? b

Hard panniers or soft bags?
b
Forum: Thumpers 05-07-2013, 07:59 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 361
Posted By bmwktmbill
Sorry guys, forgot about the sag. Think the...

Sorry guys, forgot about the sag.
Think the settings are in the suspension manuals.
I'd look but I'm camped on a trout stream in southern Wisconsin.
...
Forum: Thumpers 05-07-2013, 07:48 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 522
Posted By bmwktmbill
Did you peen the cam follower bearing shafts? ...

Did you peen the cam follower bearing shafts?

b
Forum: Thumpers 05-06-2013, 10:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 361
Posted By bmwktmbill
Moto, If you want to learn something back...

Moto,
If you want to learn something back off/soften the compression and rebound on the forks and the rear shock.

Go for a ride on a rough bumpy road or trail.

Now slowly increase the...
Forum: Thumpers 05-05-2013, 10:57 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 337
Posted By bmwktmbill
IMHO. Just raise the needle a notch and screw...

IMHO.
Just raise the needle a notch and screw in one size bigger main jet(if that makes you happy) and go ride it off road before you decide you need the jet kit, whatever that is.

The '02 has a...
Forum: Thumpers 05-02-2013, 08:19 PM
Replies: 231
Views: 46,584
Posted By bmwktmbill
Drop, Setting the valves against the adjuster...

Drop,
Setting the valves against the adjuster is the only way for the right side exhaust IMHO. Set it, pull it reinsert, good, move on.

b
Forum: Thumpers 05-02-2013, 08:11 PM
Replies: 231
Views: 46,584
Posted By bmwktmbill
Gunner, Never did it that way...will the...

Gunner,
Never did it that way...will the 'marks' method work for my '02 adv?
(actually my window is smeared shut with silicone seal cause it leaked but still good to know).

Fishwish,
Congrads...
Forum: Thumpers 05-02-2013, 07:56 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 3,246
Posted By bmwktmbill
When riding if you open the choke at WOT or at...

When riding if you open the choke at WOT or at 3/4 throttle what happens?

There is also a washer on the fuel screw to protect the o-ring from the spring.

With the engine off can you raise the...
Forum: Thumpers 05-01-2013, 08:39 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 628
Posted By bmwktmbill
Thats good news for travelers, is the "KTM...

Thats good news for travelers, is the "KTM dealer" well known?
bill
Forum: Thumpers 05-01-2013, 08:31 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 5,723
Posted By bmwktmbill
Psycho you are psycho. Having fun yet? ...

Psycho you are psycho.

Having fun yet?
bill
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