Forum: Orange Crush
08-25-2010, 09:51 AM
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Replies: 123
Views: 19,269
+10
No one complains about the purchase...
+10
No one complains about the purchase after the fact because it *is* worth it.
And seriously, whats it worth to be able to see an object at night that could spill you? Any advantage gained...
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Forum: Americas
05-26-2009, 06:22 PM
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Replies: 69
Views: 7,333
*jealous*
Wow!
Wished I was going. Have fun and I'll buy you a beer and some Prep H for when you get back.
Happy trails.
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Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left
01-19-2009, 11:51 AM
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Replies: 353
Views: 11,912
$10 - Count me in
I knew it was getting close, but heck, three weeks? Does time ever fly!
I'm trying to get a buddy to join so I won't get soaked on the return trip like last year. He has a pickup and I have a...
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Forum: Parallel Universe
12-04-2008, 11:13 AM
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Replies: 6,638
Views: 1,997,906
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Forum: Orange Crush
09-15-2008, 02:16 AM
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Replies: 61
Views: 4,055
My 2¢...
Re: Socal epicenter...
Living here, I have to agree. There are more bikes in pickups daily than anywhere else I've ever been in the states, and France. That is the limit of my knowledge though,...
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Forum: Orange Crush
09-15-2008, 01:17 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 482
Why are you changing the filter?
Is there a reason you are changing the filter?
I've a suspicion i need to change mine and am curious if you have the same reasoning.
I'm experiencing stalls at low rpm like a stop light, when...
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Forum: Parallel Universe
09-15-2008, 01:04 AM
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Replies: 6,638
Views: 1,997,906
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Forum: Equipment
07-16-2008, 11:04 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 10,706
Nice Work Johnny Airtime
Thanks for the images.
Did you put any resistors inline for the Mic?
I have the audio working, however I've been lagging ordering two 390k Ohm resistors as spec'd on the CTM-11 cheat sheet.
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Forum: Orange Crush
06-05-2008, 10:07 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,468
Totally Agree, Woodys...
How much is your time worth? You spent how much on the bike, you want to go for a ride and enjoy yourself, your purchase and your wrestling with swapping tires? Then your going to swap back to...
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Forum: Orange Crush
06-05-2008, 10:00 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 619
I would do it, well, I did do it...
I have the stock pipes and did the mods.
They will run much cooler. Also, if it does ruin the stock pipes, I would imagine it takes a very long time to see the effect. I have about 8,500 miles on...
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Forum: Orange Crush
03-26-2008, 12:40 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 1,935
My 2¢ Front + Rear = Odd
I prefer an odd number of teeth on my front and rear chain wheels.
That way, a link travels a different tooth each rotation. I feel, think, believe this extends wear, and makes for a more even...
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Forum: Orange Crush
03-26-2008, 12:27 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,407
Oh, and a pic...
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2172/2046215342_5156c29068_b.jpghttp://www.flickr.com/photos/fasteddy760/2046215342/sizes/l/in/set-72157603246784571/
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Forum: Orange Crush
03-26-2008, 12:25 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,407
Garmin 60CSX over the Tach
Being a conservative, I think the tach wastes a good amount of space on the dash. First off, only half of the tach is even functional. My point is if you need to read 9,500-10,500, your not riding...
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Forum: Orange Crush
03-26-2008, 12:14 AM
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Replies: 34
Views: 5,894
Being Alone, or is it Lonely?
If you have some steel wire, make a loop about 40 inches and twist one end onto the damper rod. At the other end, slide the spring over the wire and into the fork tube. After the wire exits the fork...
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Forum: Orange Crush
03-26-2008, 12:02 AM
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Replies: 64
Views: 10,455
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Forum: Orange Crush
03-25-2008, 11:53 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,004
Yes Yes Yes, do this...
And your height, are you shorter, or taller?
I know lots of folks like to raise the bars on these bikes. I personally, lowered mine with after market clamps. i also tilted the bars forward a bit....
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Forum: Orange Crush
03-24-2008, 06:04 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 7,787
Poor mans solution -
And probably faster than Somner -
http://www.ktm950.info/how/wotf/wotf.html
About halfway down...
"Disabling the EPC on the 990 Adventure"
As viatormundi said, you disable the power cut...
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Forum: Orange Crush
03-24-2008, 04:00 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 5,894
I've read...
I've read 500cc, 18 oz and a few numbers in between. Also the air space from top of the leg is 4".
The 4" measure is suppose to be the gospel. I find that a little more difficult to deal with...
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Forum: Orange Crush
03-19-2008, 01:20 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 874
Is there a copy/paste error?
So we start off on the right foot, is there an error in the copy/paste for the 2006-2008 Super Motard?
Can we also add final drive, for the chain wheels?
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Forum: Orange Crush
03-18-2008, 11:11 PM
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Replies: 64
Views: 10,455
Keep It Coming...
I've been following your posts for awhile Tahoe.
Having an '07 990s also, I'm looking forward to seeing more results of the aeronautical gadgets piled on that bike.
You keep spending dough on...
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Forum: Orange Crush
03-10-2008, 09:02 PM
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Replies: 165
Views: 35,304
And to add to JohnF3's Correct Reply...
And to add to JohnF3's Correct Reply...
That same vent in question, "#1" is what causes much pain for many.
Some put the one way breathers here, which is not a good idea in the long run. It...
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Forum: Orange Crush
03-10-2008, 06:03 PM
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Replies: 165
Views: 35,304
CPModem is a Robot!
CP, I'm convinced you were programmed by the engineers in the Adventure
line and escaped into the wild only to desseminate precise, specific, timely accurate information.
Someday I hope to buy...
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Forum: Orange Crush
03-10-2008, 06:00 PM
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Replies: 165
Views: 35,304
Left it in there...
Thank you. A picture is worth a thousand words. Thanks to Baldy and others for the place to post and read advice of others.
No, left it in there so as to seal like factory. it will do...
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Forum: Orange Crush
03-10-2008, 01:45 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,245
Front Springs Mod For Sure...
I would very strongly suggest you get the front fork sorted out, especially for your weight.
The stock front springs are a minimum of 2 levels to soft.
48 -> 52 -> 54 or 56's for your weight....
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Forum: Orange Crush
03-05-2008, 01:52 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 3,251
OFF TOPIC, But...
Curious, is this a sticker, from KTM, maybe a part number?
Maybe you have a legit bike, that needs a replacement sticker/plate?
Maybe it mounts to a moveable/swapable part?
Get my drift?
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Forum: Orange Crush
03-05-2008, 01:25 PM
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Replies: 97
Views: 15,730
Every mile is a different situation...
I broke an XR650r frame, in Baja with the stock plastic skid plate. Now I install a plate of some sort on any bike as soon as I get it. Its cheap insurance, and adds to resale to have a clean frame...
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Forum: Orange Crush
03-05-2008, 01:18 PM
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Replies: 97
Views: 15,730
I Will Talk to You First...
If any of the bolts loosen, you will have plenty of warning. The engine revs will vibrate the plate.
Before you go through the trouble, loosen the bolts on the plate, start and rev the engine....
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Forum: Orange Crush
03-04-2008, 11:18 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 446
Eibach vs. Super Plush
The Eibach springs require the bottoming cone / hydraulic stop / spring guide (too many names) to be gorund or shaved as mentioned.
The springs from Super Plush & KTM Twins (same spring) do NOT...
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Forum: Orange Crush
03-03-2008, 12:26 AM
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Replies: 142
Views: 8,205
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Forum: Orange Crush
03-01-2008, 12:18 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 2,059
Get the New Seat...
Get the S model, suspension is already worked out for you, brake lines etc.
For your height, and assuming your weight, at least a .54 spring weight increase, maybe the .56's. The 56's will...
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Forum: Orange Crush
03-01-2008, 12:01 PM
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Replies: 43
Views: 2,710
Has to be the gas...
I'm curious how much better the gas is.
In Arizona, my parents MPG jumped when moving from California.
On the way home from a visiting, my car jumped from 25 MPG to 31 MPG. And I was running...
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Forum: Orange Crush
03-01-2008, 11:56 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,351
Congratulations!!
Seems like a few people like the Ramona KTM dealer.
I have been going to Temecula to 3 Bros. Been very satisfied with Jerry and
his willingness to stay late on a holiday weekend to deliver a...
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Forum: Road warriors
03-01-2008, 11:49 AM
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Replies: 118
Views: 22,499
Rigidity, Tighter Feeling in Corners...
The upside down forks offer much more strength or reduction in flexing.
Less un-spung weight so you get a plusher suspension/ride.
Handling improves as a result offering more confidence. Once...
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Forum: Orange Crush
02-21-2008, 12:20 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,209
Best Plate Hands Down...
I waited two weeks to install mine. It was such a work of art, I put it in the cabinet next to all the other fancy plates. I ate my breakfast off the thing every morning.
Seriously, its a piece...
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Forum: Orange Crush
02-21-2008, 12:02 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,466
In My Experience....
Hi Ranton5000
2007, June purchase
About 6,700 miles (10,000 KM?)
Stock, original MAP
very snatchy, like everyone says.
Uh, what issues? Seriously, its a non-issue, forgot about it, feel...
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Forum: Orange Crush
02-11-2008, 02:03 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 847
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Forum: Orange Crush
02-11-2008, 01:58 PM
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Replies: 53
Views: 8,165
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Forum: Orange Crush
02-11-2008, 01:54 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,233
Go Fo It!
On a '07 990s and have a 30" inseam, with 5' 6" of sky scraping height.
Pick your stops in the dirt. Look for potholes on the street. If your an aggressive rider, you will want the additional...
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Forum: Orange Crush
02-11-2008, 12:21 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,423
Any Updates?
Hey Gearheart, did you order any parts?
Or still looking for advice on testing the bits?
I'm also curious of the high pitched noise is
an early warning for an impending electrical failure.
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Forum: Beasts
02-08-2008, 12:29 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 5,070
That Has To Be...
That has to be the stupidest thing I have ever seen on a motorcycle!
The bars, pipes and sissy bar are lame too.
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