Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet.
12-06-2009, 03:49 PM
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Replies: 202
Views: 55,434
Lowside Motorcycle T & A
After attempting my first valve adjustment on my 950 and realizing I had much to learn, I had to borrow a truck from a friend to take my bike to a mechanic. It got me to thinking, what do people do...
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Forum: Ride reports
12-04-2009, 06:48 PM
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Replies: 131
Views: 38,259
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Forum: Thumpers
10-05-2009, 03:45 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 9,414
Where'd Tonn go?
Looking to replace my skid plate. Heard all the recommendations, but I can't find Tonn's Racing. The domain is for sale and I see no phone number or anything. I'll probably buy the Thumper Talk...
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Forum: Orange Crush
06-15-2009, 11:52 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 626
No offense taken dlrides! I certainly should...
No offense taken dlrides! I certainly should take it to an LC8 mechanic! Problem is, I (even at this stage) think I could do a much better job than the dumb shits at my local shop! If I lived in...
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Forum: Orange Crush
06-15-2009, 11:05 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 626
One More Thing... Right now
So. To increase my understnading of engine workings, I have the following question:
Does each cylinder have more than one TDC per full cycle? My understanding is that there are two, one after...
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Forum: Orange Crush
06-15-2009, 09:22 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 626
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Forum: Orange Crush
06-14-2009, 09:03 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 1,625
No Toil Note
I run a prefiter with Filter Skins and I use No Toil. I contacted No TOil when I heard that No Toil ate Filters and their response was that the Uni PREFILTER doesn't have any glue sealing different...
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Forum: Orange Crush
06-14-2009, 08:56 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 626
More please
Thanks Dusty. I have read the HOW and use it frequently.
The main issue I guess is down to the engine not wanting to turn past a certain point. Too much pressure in the cylindr for my lack of...
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Forum: Orange Crush
06-13-2009, 05:40 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 626
engine rotation
Trying to wrap up a valve clearance and I'm having some issues.
I took apart both cylinders in order to get the shim sizes and order parts. Only later did I realize the problem with this...
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Forum: Orange Crush
06-02-2009, 07:10 AM
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Replies: 51
Views: 2,901
just a note
For anyone reading this about to open up a new window and order a 908 front, I feel it necessary to warn of their scary wet road ride. In my opinion they are great off road, wobbly over 75 when...
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Forum: Vendors
05-29-2009, 07:49 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 3,644
Great deal
Picked up some Revolt pants at the nice price. Changed my mind after ordering. Wrote an e mail and he called me in less than an hour to double check the order! Great service, fast turn around. ...
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Forum: Orange Crush
05-27-2009, 05:47 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 3,027
Nice Shots
Great shots of the factory inside!
I just got back from a trip over there and although the factory was closed for three weeks :cry I wandered around outside and got some pics. They are here if...
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Forum: Orange Crush
05-27-2009, 05:43 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,497
Factory Visit
I was just in Austria and had the good fortune to train up to Mattighofen. I got to the factory, but production was stopped for three weeks and there were no tours :cry. I don't know if this has...
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Forum: Equipment
08-30-2008, 10:20 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 1,901
Not for me
I would get something else. Caught out in a quick shower without the liner in, the rain comes right through. In the armpit no less. I know, no liner, but if the rain is getting in that quick, and...
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Forum: Racing
07-08-2008, 05:19 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 3,866
Phat Tracker
That is a mean looking tracker! If I was wearin' Orange and Black on the other team, I'd be shakin' in my boots! Once you get everything dialed in, that bike's sure to be a big winner!
Thanks...
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Forum: Orange Crush
06-23-2008, 08:51 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 4,978
Another Satisfied Custy
Just wanted to post some more good feedback about Head2Wind's work. I was up there this weekend and had a most enjoyable bike service experience. Ken is another tremendous resource that I am...
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Forum: Orange Crush
06-19-2008, 06:48 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 3,036
no toil update
I emailed uni and asked about no-toil. They say it's fine because the pre-filter is not glued . On their replacement air filters, they advise against no-toil, but for the pre filter it's a...
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Forum: Orange Crush
06-17-2008, 07:41 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 3,036
cleaning the uni
"Anyway, I just cleaned it last night after a few weekend rides in the dust. Very easy to clean, I use a K&N recharge kit. It takes a while to dry and sit, but the process is simple."
Careful what...
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Forum: Orange Crush
05-29-2008, 04:46 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 816
for the record
This was the first TT part that got put on my bike! I love the look and the weight of these bags (KTM part made by TT) but they have let me down.
Know this: If you take off and forget to latch...
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Forum: Orange Crush
03-25-2008, 01:05 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,407
ztechnic mount
Check this one out:
http://www.ktmtwins.com/950adventure/30999b.html
I haven't set mine up yet, but it's a well made unit and less expensive than the TT option. I wouldn't say it's cheap,...
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Forum: Road warriors
03-12-2008, 01:57 PM
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Replies: 254
Views: 38,709
Yup
I'll have one with xtra orange please. :tb
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Forum: Ride reports
03-08-2008, 09:55 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 5,048
Sweet!
Nice work SUPERSLUG! I can't believe you remeber all the details in order! Thanks for doing the leg work. Maybe I'll do the next one after this summer's ride?:evil
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Forum: Orange Crush
02-17-2008, 11:27 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 653
success, failure
Thanks a lot guys. I have the impellar off, now the inner clutch cover. I have all 11 bolts out, tapped profusely around the edges with a rubber mallet (I'm gonna reach for the splitting maul in a...
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Forum: Orange Crush
02-16-2008, 07:21 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 653
Not Budging-Help Please!
Pyndon's water pump impellar shaft replacement is expertly illustrated and broken down in terms I can understand. I thought I could do it "No Problem!" Wrong.
I cannot get the impeller off of the...
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Forum: Orange Crush
02-12-2008, 01:11 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 573
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Forum: Orange Crush
02-07-2008, 06:46 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,423
Same same
Same bike, same problem. Stator and rectifier the same thing? I don't know, but I had the stator replaced under extended warranty. Mine blew a few bulbs on its way out, so check your brake light...
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Forum: Orange Crush
11-14-2007, 04:13 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 846
Sweet!
What kinda' paint did you use? I have an airbrush and I'm looking to do some damage to a helmet of my own. How do you prep it for painting? Any other words o' wisdom:ear?
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Forum: Orange Crush
06-29-2007, 06:52 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 841
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Forum: Orange Crush
06-29-2007, 02:01 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 573
Splash protection installation frustration
Trying to fit the splash protection onto a '04 950 and not having a good time. It's the small triangular plastic that apparently just snaps in to the frame below and behind the headstock to protect...
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Forum: Orange Crush
06-01-2007, 05:52 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 529
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Forum: Orange Crush
06-01-2007, 09:54 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 529
drain coolant for ice?
Trying to Manage my coolant issues without getting in over my head ('04 950 S). My coolant has been low and somewhat cruddy, same old story as the other ones. I have cleaned the overflow tank and...
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Forum: Ride reports
11-06-2006, 06:33 PM
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Replies: 44
Views: 2,914
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