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Forum: Orange Crush 07-24-2012, 07:43 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,143
Posted By madbiker1
I just started balancing my own wheels - it's...

I just started balancing my own wheels - it's very easy. I don't know why I didn't do it myself long ago as I have been changing my own tires for the longest time but taking them to a shop to get...
Forum: Orange Crush 06-18-2012, 07:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,011
Posted By madbiker1
I toyed with the idea of running a recluse as...

I toyed with the idea of running a recluse as well but I decided against it as there were too many things that took away from the experience for me
1) Bike stalls going uphill - bike then...
Forum: Canada 04-20-2012, 01:00 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,411
Posted By madbiker1
This looks like an awesome run!

This looks like an awesome run!
Forum: Orange Crush 03-24-2012, 09:59 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,375
Posted By madbiker1
I'm running just about the same setup as the OP...

I'm running just about the same setup as the OP but I'm running the D2's with the 6 LED's in each as well as an HID euro headlight. HID headlight was too directional for my late night run home on a...
Forum: Orange Crush 02-19-2012, 01:52 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,711
Posted By madbiker1
Found it - not that hard except all the extra...

Found it - not that hard except all the extra wiring I have jammed in there with ballasts and crap: http://www.advrider.com/forums/showpost.php?p=3924817&postcount=21 Good pictures
Forum: Orange Crush 02-19-2012, 01:46 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,711
Posted By madbiker1
I ordered in the KTM one direct from my local...

I ordered in the KTM one direct from my local Canadian dealer - no problems whatsoever ordering. Just give them the part number and it'll be there with their next KTM parts order.
I'm installing...
Forum: Thumpers 11-20-2011, 02:01 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,453
Posted By madbiker1
I believe I have this thing together properly but...

I believe I have this thing together properly but I still have some questions.

Has anyone had theirs apart? Did you use the one friction disk that is different closest to the engine? And the...
Forum: Orange Crush 11-17-2011, 01:19 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,048
Posted By madbiker1
My buddy squeezed a Kenda Big Block on his rear...

My buddy squeezed a Kenda Big Block on his rear wheel. It looks like a pretty knarly tire.

Scorpions are an excellent road tire - other than the tank slapper that they produce when the front is...
Forum: Orange Crush 11-17-2011, 09:18 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,048
Posted By madbiker1
I have a set of the Heidenau's on right now. I...

I have a set of the Heidenau's on right now. I used them for some single track and quite technical offroad. I actually found them not too bad until it got muddy - then they were crap. I was...
Forum: Orange Crush 11-16-2011, 12:02 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,553
Posted By madbiker1
Man, I wish I could touch the ground on mine like...

Man, I wish I could touch the ground on mine like that!
Forum: Orange Crush 11-16-2011, 11:53 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,702
Posted By madbiker1
Well, the dealer has said they'll step up and...

Well, the dealer has said they'll step up and replace the chain without question. It's awesome to have great dealer support. I know some areas don't have this luxury but if you're on Vancouver...
Forum: Orange Crush 11-15-2011, 03:46 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,454
Posted By madbiker1
Not much difference between the two. 650 has...

Not much difference between the two. 650 has less juice, 1000 has a little more power than the KTM (unmodified).
Forum: Orange Crush 11-15-2011, 02:33 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,454
Posted By madbiker1
I think there's a thread on the Vstrom comparison...

I think there's a thread on the Vstrom comparison very recently. It should cover most of the info.
Forum: Orange Crush 11-15-2011, 02:05 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,702
Posted By madbiker1
Oh, I miss that show - but that's a different...

Oh, I miss that show - but that's a different thread.

What was that awesome line "which village is missing its idiot?" :D
Forum: Orange Crush 11-15-2011, 11:25 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,702
Posted By madbiker1
Good to know about the slave! I guess I dodged a...

Good to know about the slave! I guess I dodged a bullet there.

I'm now talking with my dealer about warranty and have contacted DID to see what can be done. The chain was purchased in Sept 2010...
Forum: Orange Crush 11-15-2011, 12:09 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,553
Posted By madbiker1
Just to throw in my two cents - I have ridden...

Just to throw in my two cents - I have ridden multiple trips with my KTM 990 and had DL650's with me. The DL650 has superior range for fuel and possibly comfort on the road. As a roadgoing commuter...
Forum: Thumpers 11-14-2011, 07:35 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,453
Posted By madbiker1
I have a DRZ400 and picked up one of these...

I have a DRZ400 and picked up one of these Rev-Loc clutches off ebay after I broke one of the fingers in my clutch off trying to hold the basket while tighening the nut - DOH! I'm just putting the...
Forum: Orange Crush 11-14-2011, 05:22 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,702
Posted By madbiker1
I think about 7000kms.

I think about 7000kms.
Forum: Orange Crush 11-14-2011, 01:18 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,702
Posted By madbiker1
That's not a bad idea. I'l measure the stretch...

That's not a bad idea. I'l measure the stretch and see what the result is.
Forum: Orange Crush 11-14-2011, 11:37 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,702
Posted By madbiker1
This is a possibility as I was riding through a...

This is a possibility as I was riding through a gravel pit.
Forum: Orange Crush 11-14-2011, 11:36 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,702
Posted By madbiker1
It was a DID chain. Usually very good quality.

It was a DID chain. Usually very good quality.
Forum: Orange Crush 11-14-2011, 07:11 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,702
Posted By madbiker1
Actually, I do remember pulling the clutch in...

Actually, I do remember pulling the clutch in once and it going right to the bar with no resistance and then on the next stroke, it feeling rock hard. You're probably right that this is what...
Forum: Orange Crush 11-14-2011, 07:10 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,702
Posted By madbiker1
It wasn't a master link failure - that was my...

It wasn't a master link failure - that was my first thought when I was trying to diagnose what happened and noticed the chain was missing! I had installed the link myself (rivet style) so I...
Forum: Orange Crush 11-13-2011, 09:26 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,702
Posted By madbiker1
I think the pushrod is bent as well but with the...

I think the pushrod is bent as well but with the slave cylinder removed, the clutch lever can't be pulled. I think the piston is jammed in the bore.
Forum: Orange Crush 11-13-2011, 06:39 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,071
Posted By madbiker1
A few things I have been practicing are: 1)...

A few things I have been practicing are:

1) Standing up, coming to a stop, letting the bike start to fall one direction or the other and then accelerating away from the stop in the direction...
Forum: Orange Crush 11-13-2011, 06:34 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,702
Posted By madbiker1
Snapped chain

Well, an interesting problem today - the chain on my 2007 990 snapped taking out the clutch slave. I know the first question would be "was the chain too tight" and no, I usually run it with about 2...
Forum: Orange Crush 10-25-2011, 06:50 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,065
Posted By madbiker1
I had this problem as well. I'm assuming you...

I had this problem as well. I'm assuming you have HID's installed. I called the manufacturer and they told me to switch the ballasts around on the bulbs - meaning use the low beam ballast on the...
Forum: Orange Crush 10-24-2011, 07:12 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,718
Posted By madbiker1
That is a very clean install! Nice. Is that...

That is a very clean install! Nice. Is that switch waterproof?
Forum: Orange Crush 10-23-2011, 07:44 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,718
Posted By madbiker1
What type of switch is that? It looks VERY...

What type of switch is that? It looks VERY factory. I like it!
Forum: Orange Crush 10-22-2011, 11:28 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,718
Posted By madbiker1
I still want to keep my ABS system for on-road...

I still want to keep my ABS system for on-road riding but I absolutely HATE being offroad, coming to a stop, turning off the bike to talk to someone, having to start the bike, roll forward a few...
Forum: Orange Crush 10-21-2011, 09:55 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,718
Posted By madbiker1
That would be a very good place but I just picked...

That would be a very good place but I just picked up a euro switch cluster with the headlight switch because if the HID headlight. I was almost thinking of using the original switch cluster and...
Forum: Orange Crush 10-21-2011, 02:45 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,718
Posted By madbiker1
Pictures of your ABS interrupt switch install

Anyone got any pictures of how they installed their ABS interrupt switch? This would be the switch that you can flick to create a fault in the ABS system so it's immediately turned off. I'd like to...
Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet. 10-16-2011, 04:46 PM
Replies: 142
Views: 11,263
Posted By madbiker1
Just out of curiosity and for future reference,...

Just out of curiosity and for future reference, how do these trails compare with the average A,B, and C class? I'm assuming the main route was a big C. I'm also guessing that the trail sections...
Forum: Orange Crush 10-14-2011, 05:57 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,549
Posted By madbiker1
I'm not sure if all Starcross tires are DOT or...

I'm not sure if all Starcross tires are DOT or not. On a recent trip to the KTM dealer, I was asking specifically about tire pressures and they recommended that I stick with 25psi in the front due...
Forum: Orange Crush 10-14-2011, 05:48 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,549
Posted By madbiker1
Hey Jonathan, You're only a short ferry...

Hey Jonathan,

You're only a short ferry ride and a passport away. Why don't you come up for a day of riding up on the island? I'd like to get some more seat time offroad on my bike - I'm not...
Forum: Orange Crush 10-14-2011, 12:23 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,549
Posted By madbiker1
Tire choices, suspension choices...all...

Tire choices, suspension choices...all interesting questions.

I ran the rally on the weekend with Heidenau K60 Scouts on the black KTM Adevnture. The tires performed quite well I thought...
Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet. 10-14-2011, 12:04 PM
Replies: 142
Views: 11,263
Posted By madbiker1
Someone likes to have his picture taken!! :rofl ...

Someone likes to have his picture taken!! :rofl

Those are some fantastic pictures. Very impressive.

Great event! We sure had lots of fun - that T3 was awesome but man was I tired at the...
Forum: Orange Crush 10-14-2011, 11:45 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,579
Posted By madbiker1
Hi Jonathan, Well, I got my D2 Duallys...

Hi Jonathan,

Well, I got my D2 Duallys operational after the Rally. I had a bad Piaa switch in the install but I had an extra that I swapped in. That night after the rally, I made my way up to...
Forum: Orange Crush 10-03-2011, 10:35 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 850
Posted By madbiker1
I just had something very similar happen on my...

I just had something very similar happen on my trip. I was on a fully loaded 990 heading across a wide trail and was riding in a "spirited" style but was heavy on the back brake. I did recently...
Forum: Orange Crush 09-26-2011, 07:13 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 930
Posted By madbiker1
People have been saying some good things about...

People have been saying some good things about these Heidenau tires. I think they're a little less knobbly than the Mefo's. I just mounted up a set and will be testing them on a trip this weekend. ...
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