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Forum: Thumpers Today, 12:23 AM
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Posted By blakrj
Kirk, glad to hear you are okay and great...

Kirk, glad to hear you are okay and great attitude. Great view you've got given this litigious society where everyone seems to look for someone else to blame and the easy path to a quick buck. I've...
Forum: Thumpers Yesterday, 10:12 AM
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Posted By blakrj
Yeah, but some have them in a 2x2 configuration....

Yeah, but some have them in a 2x2 configuration. Mine are 4x1 (i.e. all in-line). Other suggestion would be to drop John an email at RR and ask him what he uses/recommends.
Forum: Thumpers 05-23-2013, 03:01 PM
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Posted By blakrj
Guess it depends on which plate you got. I fitted...

Guess it depends on which plate you got. I fitted some TE (Tyco) switches and I've got all 4 installed. Was these (http://docs-europe.electrocomponents.com/webdocs/0fcf/0900766b80fcf982.pdf) if I...
Forum: Thumpers 05-20-2013, 01:28 PM
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Posted By blakrj
Anybody repack their Akra exhaust yet? I've had...

Anybody repack their Akra exhaust yet? I've had mine done but for some reason the stainless band that wraps around fits rather loosely and not tight like it was originally. Any thoughts/ideas? My...
Forum: Thumpers 05-18-2013, 03:23 AM
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Posted By blakrj
I must have been riding a completely different...

I must have been riding a completely different KLX. The stock suspension is the worst I've ever experienced off road. Its soft, wallows, and instills a complete lack of confidence. The WR450...
Forum: Thumpers 05-15-2013, 11:32 AM
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Posted By blakrj
Sorry - just saw post above. Ronin - repair...

Sorry - just saw post above.

Ronin - repair it with part NR. 50302032000. Let me know if I can help out can probably pick one up and get it sent to you from NL
Forum: Thumpers 05-09-2013, 11:54 PM
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Posted By blakrj
Damn good idea. Think I will go ahead and do the...

Damn good idea. Think I will go ahead and do the same. Thanks
Forum: Thumpers 05-09-2013, 12:42 PM
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Posted By blakrj
I fitted a set of Heidenau's front+rear for a...

I fitted a set of Heidenau's front+rear for a quick 3,600miles road trip around Europe last summer. Mixed weather from pissing rain to +115F. They worked an absolute treat and I've since added...
Forum: Thumpers 05-07-2013, 03:06 AM
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Posted By blakrj
Another failure point is where the coil is bolted...

Another failure point is where the coil is bolted to frame - especially if you have the Rally Raid tanks and have the bracket to relocate it as this adds another earth failure point (the blind nuts)....
Forum: Thumpers 05-03-2013, 03:15 PM
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Posted By blakrj
2011 values are different to other years. I don't...

2011 values are different to other years. I don't have them available, but will try find them.
Forum: Thumpers 04-18-2013, 02:41 PM
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Posted By blakrj
2011 KTM Enduro R (UK/AUS/EU) - stock map

Folks, I've got an Akra pipe and had the Akra maps loaded since day 1 on the bike from the dealer. I was contemplating going back to stock maps and more restricted exhaust (did I say stock:rofl)...
Forum: Thumpers 04-18-2013, 02:30 PM
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Posted By blakrj
$300 - ouch. Just checked my records and I only...

$300 - ouch. Just checked my records and I only paid EUR132 (USD172) for my first service (parts, oil, labour) - bike even got a full valet from the dealer here. So much for my theory on the EU...
Forum: Thumpers 03-19-2013, 10:27 AM
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Posted By blakrj
If you'd asked a few weeks earlier, the missus...

If you'd asked a few weeks earlier, the missus could have brought it with her, but on the plane back here today. Sorry :(
Forum: Thumpers 03-11-2013, 09:41 AM
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Posted By blakrj
RIP Beaney

Really sad news about Wesley. Your contributions and help will be missed, but never forgotten. Godspeed young man!
Forum: Thumpers 03-08-2013, 09:49 AM
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Posted By blakrj
Take a look at Rally Raid - if you get their bar...

Take a look at Rally Raid - if you get their bar risers, they have a great solution that mounts on top of it.
Forum: Thumpers 03-06-2013, 08:59 AM
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Posted By blakrj
Not really - Sherri Jo has plenty more km's on...

Not really - Sherri Jo has plenty more km's on her 690 with a stock can. That said I have had both a Leo Vince and Akra on my 690's and couldn't be happier. Anybody want to buy some unused stock cans...
Forum: Thumpers 02-21-2013, 03:12 PM
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Posted By blakrj
3,000km on the island of Borneo off road going...

3,000km on the island of Borneo off road going bush enough? Out of 3 bikes, one had fan stop working which turned out to be a poor connection in the fuse box. Other than that some minor issues all...
Forum: Thumpers 02-18-2013, 09:47 PM
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Posted By blakrj
They can be seen from the side. I'll get some...

They can be seen from the side. I'll get some pics up when I get a chance
Forum: Thumpers 02-17-2013, 10:19 AM
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Posted By blakrj
Got a set from Watsen Design...

Got a set from Watsen Design (www.watsendesign.com) not cheap, but pretty damn awesome and bright too. No chance of knocking them off in a hurry - the rear end of the bike would have to break off...
Forum: Thumpers 01-17-2013, 11:31 AM
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Posted By blakrj
Did you not gt a parts manual with your new '12...

Did you not gt a parts manual with your new '12 bike?
Forum: Ride reports 01-13-2013, 06:41 AM
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Posted By blakrj
Rod, how did the GPS stand up to the KTM...

Rod, how did the GPS stand up to the KTM vibrations? I'm guessing you had it wired in and not running on its own battery? My Garmin Colorado (realise battery setup is different) has never been happy...
Forum: GPS 101 - Which GPS For Me 01-09-2013, 05:03 AM
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Posted By blakrj
FYI, there is a hidden option to change this...

FYI, there is a hidden option to change this setting, but it is not persistent. Take a look at the Wiki site here (http://garminzumo-660.wikispaces.com/Tricks) for the details
Forum: Thumpers 01-06-2013, 01:52 PM
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Posted By blakrj
Got a 2011 R and a 30" inseam. Also have stiffer...

Got a 2011 R and a 30" inseam. Also have stiffer spring. Don't see the need for any lowering link and it seems to cause more issues than it solves
Forum: Thumpers 12-17-2012, 11:32 AM
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Posted By blakrj
I'm sure you mentioned that you'd checked the...

I'm sure you mentioned that you'd checked the earth, but just in case. I had odd behaviour, bike ran great when cold, but when it warmed up, coughed spluttered and eventually would not restart. While...
Forum: Thumpers 12-16-2012, 01:38 AM
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Posted By blakrj
Crank, you can find a full EU chassis spare parts...

Crank, you can find a full EU chassis spare parts manual here (http://ktmracing.co.il/_Uploads/dbsAttachedFiles/CHASSIS690ENDURO-R.pdf).
Forum: Thumpers 11-23-2012, 09:56 AM
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Posted By blakrj
HID50.com - good enough for Walter and his...

HID50.com - good enough for Walter and his extreme trips? Next on my to buy list
Forum: Thumpers 11-15-2012, 11:21 PM
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Posted By blakrj
Sounds like a few crates of VB are due your way...

Sounds like a few crates of VB are due your way :freaky
Forum: GPS 101 - Which GPS For Me 11-14-2012, 05:20 AM
Replies: 26
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Posted By blakrj
I've had my Garmin 660 for a little over a year...

I've had my Garmin 660 for a little over a year now. For the most part it does ok. The MP3 player and SD card have not been friends on occasion and the unit has been returned once (although it didn't...
Forum: Thumpers 11-05-2012, 01:39 PM
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Posted By blakrj
Yes, there are 2 spade connectors on the coil....

Yes, there are 2 spade connectors on the coil. Check those. Also make sure the earth is clean and not corroded/rusty
Forum: Thumpers 10-24-2012, 10:22 AM
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Posted By blakrj
Thankfully I've been lucky in that department....

Thankfully I've been lucky in that department. Recent 5,600km ride with some very long blacktop stretches and high speed. Didn't have any noticable oil loss. Bike now has 17k kms on the clock. Maybe...
Forum: Thumpers 10-23-2012, 04:25 PM
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Posted By blakrj
Here you go 76514040000. If you need any other...

Here you go 76514040000. If you need any other bits, check the fiche here (http://www.bikersjersey.com/home/default.aspx?oemparts=1)
Forum: Ride reports 10-22-2012, 02:47 PM
Replies: 4,653
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Posted By blakrj
Damn, another RR from Walter too good to miss....

Damn, another RR from Walter too good to miss. I'm hooked
Forum: Thumpers 10-20-2012, 05:57 AM
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Posted By blakrj
+1. A lot of Dakar pedigree on the Michelin...

+1. A lot of Dakar pedigree on the Michelin Desert. Isn't the HP4 a motocross tyre? How long did it last?
Forum: Thumpers 10-16-2012, 03:05 PM
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Posted By blakrj
Would a bearing puller and slide hammer not do...

Would a bearing puller and slide hammer not do the trick?
Forum: Thumpers 10-01-2012, 11:34 PM
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Posted By blakrj
Take a look at page 63 of the RR spare parts...

Take a look at page 63 of the RR spare parts manual here (http://www.ktm-parts.com/pdf/KTM2008/2008_690RFR.pdf). Shows where it plumbs in. The KTM lines and cooler are not cheap if you go this route.
Forum: Thumpers 10-01-2012, 01:22 PM
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Posted By blakrj
I'd go with the RR tanks. Service is top notch...

I'd go with the RR tanks. Service is top notch and kit all fits together nicely. I'd be tempted to hold on for the new version of the tanks, or perhaps mine if I bite the bullet and swap out my kit...
Forum: Thumpers 09-30-2012, 01:48 AM
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Posted By blakrj
If you're still stuck, drop me a note and I'll...

If you're still stuck, drop me a note and I'll get some ordered here in EU and in the mail to you
Forum: Thumpers 09-28-2012, 11:49 PM
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Posted By blakrj
Not a problem at all. Quick and easy, unless you...

Not a problem at all. Quick and easy, unless you are racing against the clock. If at the pump, just make sure you point the nozzle forward, or it'll splash back out the tank.
Forum: Thumpers 09-26-2012, 09:29 PM
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Posted By blakrj
I'm less worried about scuffing, but have had my...

I'm less worried about scuffing, but have had my brake lever puncture a hole in the cover. Not sure Velcro would have done much to prevent that.
Forum: Thumpers 09-21-2012, 10:43 AM
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Posted By blakrj
LV is quieter than the Akra, but not a whole lot....

LV is quieter than the Akra, but not a whole lot. Did not have the restrictor plate in with the LV.
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