Forum: Orange Crush
04-27-2013, 06:18 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 1,155
deadblow hammer
I have straightened my front rim several times using a 3 lb deadblow hammer. tip* remove rotors first for easier swinging. They're pricey but work great on a bunch of stuff.
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Forum: Orange Crush
04-24-2013, 05:29 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 288
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Forum: Orange Crush
04-10-2013, 07:46 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 389
Never-seeze on these bolts
When you finally get them out - I suggest using Never-seeze on the threads instead of Loctite. Also on Chain adjuster bolts to prevent the same thing happening
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Forum: Orange Crush
04-04-2013, 04:43 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 923
best handguard/mirror/stabilizer combo
Re: Did you break the handguards on your 950 in your crash?
They didn't break but twisted during the ~50 mph endo in the Black Rock Desert - result bent clutch lever, broken clutch perch etc. Bike...
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Forum: Orange Crush
04-04-2013, 08:22 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 923
best handguard/mirror/stabilizer combo
I'm just getting my new '12 990 [White] ready for some more adventure riding after badly crashing the 950 last year.
This time, I will make an effort to minimize potential crash damage to the...
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Forum: Orange Crush
03-20-2013, 04:41 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 225
which saddlebag bracket for '12 ADV??
I've just taken delivery of my new 2012 adventure and am wondering if there is a consensus here as to which KTM saddlebag rack I should buy for the bike.
Should mention this bike replaces crashed...
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Forum: Orange Crush
11-26-2012, 08:34 PM
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Replies: 7,909
Views: 1,462,344
re:
re:Quote:
Originally Posted by petdav
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/11/2
Am very curious what failed to let the gps mount adapter separate from your dashboard. I have just ordered the same...
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Forum: Orange Crush
11-25-2012, 02:43 PM
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Replies: 7,909
Views: 1,462,344
Re: My gps fell off
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/11/2
Am very curious what failed to let the gps mount adapter separate from your dashboard. I have just ordered the same unit from Touratech along with mount for...
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Forum: Orange Crush
10-27-2012, 07:02 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,284
re: I just added few washers to the ABS-sensors.
Great idea and I've just looked and can see that will work fine. Is that rear wheel spacer on the right side of the axle actually thicker or is it just shaped differently on the ABS model - sort of...
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Forum: Orange Crush
10-26-2012, 06:15 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,284
crash in the desert
Yup..5 Canadians having a nice vacation riding in the Black Rock Desert and 2 of us decided to have an impromptu get-together. Estimated speed 50-60 mph we met in a v-formation and I high-sided and...
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Forum: Orange Crush
10-24-2012, 04:51 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,284
parts available??
RE: What parts are still good off the crashed 950 ?
Sorry to be so long getting back but I'm just figuring out how to post images. I am waiting for the insurance appraiser to visit before I can...
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Forum: Orange Crush
10-23-2012, 12:17 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,284
swap wheels 950/990 ABS
I recently crashed my beautiful 950 and will be buying 2012 990 with ABS. I think I can salvage the wheels from the 950 for a quick on road/off road swap with knobbies.
Does anyone know if I just...
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Forum: Orange Crush
06-04-2012, 02:31 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,645
thanks
I believe this to be the most informative and rational site for any specific model I have ever found. I probably either wouldn't either still own my '05 950 or at least wouldn't still be in love with...
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Forum: Orange Crush
05-27-2012, 05:25 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,588
2 nuts on valve stem
Is there a consensus on where to install the 2 nuts that come on the inner tubes valve stem?
I have just spooned on new Heidenau and tube and have always placed the concave washer on the valve...
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Forum: Orange Crush
05-09-2012, 12:39 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 260
superduke fuel filler question
Does anyone have a '07-'08 superduke that they could please measure the diameter dimensions of the fuel filler cap - I'm trying to see if these gas filler decals - ...
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Forum: Orange Crush
05-04-2012, 10:32 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 419
Tank cap sticker
Anyone know if these fit the 950/990 Adventure gas caps? Says they are designed for Superduke but I am curious if the filler cap is the same as our Adventure bikes as they look kinda neat: ...
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Forum: Layin' down tracks
03-12-2012, 10:20 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 586
city select v7
Thanks for that. I am not very familiar with the North America CN series and it was very good to hear the differences from someone who has used both, I find Garmin's mapviewer software a little...
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Forum: Layin' down tracks
03-12-2012, 09:36 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 586
city select v7 available anywhere??
My riding buddy and I are used to sharing routes I have created in Mapsource on our 276c's. Problem is he uses City select v6 and I use v7 software.
When we load the routes onto his 276c, error...
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Forum: Orange Crush
03-05-2012, 05:50 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 668
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Forum: Orange Crush
03-05-2012, 04:49 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 668
leaky petcock '05 950
Reassembling '05 950 after valve adjustments etc. Mounted tanks and crossover fuel line, turn on the 2 petcocks on bottom of each tank and fuel leaks from L/H petcock body when in open position.
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Forum: Orange Crush
02-27-2012, 03:28 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,179
clutch oil jet cleaning
I have cleaned my clutch oil jet a few times, always finding it appearing to be blocked upon first inspection after removal. Quick shot of air and she's good to go again. I'm sure all I'm seeing is...
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Forum: Orange Crush
02-08-2012, 11:16 AM
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Replies: 1,536
Views: 370,569
Saeng micro swirl edging
I have tried this stuff on ST1100, klr, 950 stock screen and alien screen.
Imho, minimal changes in each case and when you factor in the visual distraction caused by the thickness of the material...
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Forum: Orange Crush
01-06-2012, 08:20 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 749
Renthal 608
I use the orange Renthal 608 bend fatbars - prefer the improved bend and rise over the stockers for both sitting and standing - plus they look neat
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Forum: Orange Crush
12-24-2011, 03:59 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 2,362
swap inner clutch plate
I went thru very similar symptoms, clutch drag, hard to find neutral etc until I swapped the innermost metal clutch plate with one of the other outer metal plates . This outer plate will not have...
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Forum: Orange Crush
12-24-2011, 03:42 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,222
FWIW Ram mount option
I considered these mounts and decided on a simple 1" Ram ball mounted on the top of the dash with a short or medium length arm to the 276. I braced the underneath of the ball where the mounting bolts...
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Forum: GPS Tracks - Rockies
08-01-2011, 09:56 PM
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Replies: 53
Views: 14,975
Thanks for the gps tracklog
Posted by petdav
Just returned from S-N ride on CDR and wanted to say thanks for posting such a great set of gps data for this route. Using my 276c, I lead a group of 6 and we were able to...
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Forum: Orange Crush
05-15-2011, 08:35 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 488
coolant flush - remove left tank???
I guess I have to remove the left side tank each time to run/drain as the drain bolt is tucked in beside the left side - or am I wasting time and effort? Thanks
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Forum: Orange Crush
05-15-2011, 07:06 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 488
coolant flush clarified
Thanks very much for the directions cp modem. I will use the new burping method as it sounds a lot easier than getting the front 18" in the air.
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Forum: Orange Crush
05-14-2011, 08:27 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 488
basic coolant flush help needed
I have searched WOTF and HOW and can't seemed to find instructions for a basic coolant change/flush. Bike is 05.5 950 ,full flush was done at first service by dealer under TSB, Water pump seal...
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Forum: Orange Crush
05-13-2011, 07:57 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,234
coolant flush help
I have searched the HOW and WOTF but cannot find how to do a simple step-by-step coolant flush. '05.5 adv and dealer did full flush as per Tech bulletin at first service, then changed pump on spec at...
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Forum: Orange Crush
04-13-2011, 07:58 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 279
gobi bag hinge covers
I got mine from MotoInternationale in Montreal a couple of years ago - reasonably priced .
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Forum: Vendors
03-12-2011, 07:03 PM
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Replies: 99
Views: 6,595
Canadian orders??
Possible to have shipped to Canada? What payment method would you prefer for this? Thanks
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Forum: Americas
11-06-2009, 12:35 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,041
how to cancel temporary permit
I and a group of 5 other motorcyclists crossed back into USA in Nov '04. The "Banco" was not open at the border crossing to cancel our permits that Sunday, it was suggested we cross at Tijuana - out...
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Forum: Americas
11-04-2009, 08:18 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 501
Best months for Continental Divide
Is there a best time of year to do C/D ride from south to north starting at Mex border. Rode north to south from Kalispell to Northern Colorado in late June '05 - no problems except for the mud...
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Forum: Orange Crush
12-21-2008, 08:47 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 2,284
another idea for footpegz
I cut the outside ends [about 1 1/2 "] off my Powerpegz bodies, then welded on the whole length of my stock footpegs minus the block that sits in the footpeg bracket. This left me with a footpeg that...
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Forum: Orange Crush
09-07-2008, 08:31 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 884
oil extractor pump
Would you consider using an oil extractor pump [ 1/2 litre of oil removed on each pull of the handle ] to remove oil from the tank as I do? Saves removing fairings, tanks, crash bars etc. I have...
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Forum: Orange Crush
08-12-2008, 03:30 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 13,076
Oil change/ filter change made easier!!
It's not necessary to remove the tanks to remove/check the air filter - just don't drop the securing bolts into the engine compartment . Save yourself 2 hours of time and frustration and don't bother...
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Forum: Orange Crush
07-31-2008, 03:35 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 625
pull the wire - no problem!!
I have run my 05.5 950 for over 20,000 km with this thing disconnected, and if there's a difference in power I can't feel it!. Allows me to consistently run cheap gas with no apparent harmful side...
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Forum: Layin' down tracks
07-30-2008, 08:14 PM
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Replies: 89
Views: 16,443
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Forum: Orange Crush
07-14-2008, 08:04 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,831
clutch drag solved for me
05.5 950. replaced slave with evoluzione after I mistakenly installed original slave without the inner plastic spacer. Clutch still drags, take to dealer, installs new clutch plates, no difference,...
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