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Forum: Orange Crush Today, 01:07 AM
Replies: 477
Views: 57,734
Posted By Sumi
When you have learnt most of the bolt torque...

When you have learnt most of the bolt torque values, and considering trading the bike for a helicopter because that would still have a better flight to maintenance ratio..

...but then you take her...
Forum: Orange Crush Yesterday, 12:25 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 727
Posted By Sumi
Ok, so here is the deal: I got my shock back...

Ok, so here is the deal:

I got my shock back today, I was told that there was still some oil left in it, so no damage was done to its internal parts. However I'm a bit skeptic about the service as...
Forum: Orange Crush 05-22-2013, 06:16 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 258
Posted By Sumi
By the way.. sometimes a gentle tap on the FP's...

By the way.. sometimes a gentle tap on the FP's cap with the handle of a srewdriver also solves the issue temporarly. So it's worth a try, and you only need to undo the two front bolts holding the...
Forum: Orange Crush 05-22-2013, 06:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 258
Posted By Sumi
You can also drop the bash plate, open the fp (...

You can also drop the bash plate, open the fp ( one screw on the cap), you dont have to remove it from the bike and clean the contact breakers with something (maybe a bit of sanding paper applied on...
Forum: Orange Crush 05-22-2013, 04:00 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 298
Posted By Sumi
it's normal.

it's normal.
Forum: Orange Crush 05-22-2013, 03:42 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 809
Posted By Sumi
IMO they are OK + you can "easily" alter the...

IMO they are OK + you can "easily" alter the jetting on the carbs to suite the 990 engine..
Forum: Orange Crush 05-22-2013, 03:41 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 809
Posted By Sumi
Yep, going for carbs with a 990 is OK and easy....

Yep, going for carbs with a 990 is OK and easy. The other way around is the problem (950 -> EFI).
Forum: Orange Crush 05-22-2013, 11:47 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 809
Posted By Sumi
I've been considering this.. but: 1, It's...

I've been considering this.. but:

1, It's hell a lot of money (all the sensors, harness, TB's, etc..)
2, I'm not sure if it's easy to dial in the 990's EFI for the 950's engine.. (different cams,...
Forum: Orange Crush 05-22-2013, 11:28 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 125
Posted By Sumi
You're welcome. but it's in the microfiche, I...

You're welcome. but it's in the microfiche, I haven't measured it:)
Forum: Orange Crush 05-22-2013, 10:34 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 809
Posted By Sumi
There is a 2004 950ADV with only 8000 miles at my...

There is a 2004 950ADV with only 8000 miles at my dealer if you think.. :)) Not a single scratch can be found on it:)
Forum: Thumpers 05-22-2013, 10:12 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 228
Posted By Sumi
Is she a girl?!:D

Is she a girl?!:D
Forum: Orange Crush 05-22-2013, 09:59 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 125
Posted By Sumi
You mean the cross-over line or the one that goes...

You mean the cross-over line or the one that goes from the FP to the throttle bodies? (I guess there are only 2 petcocks on the 990, so you must mean the cross-over)

If the first case is the case,...
Forum: Orange Crush 05-22-2013, 09:44 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 809
Posted By Sumi
Not on the new style dash models:)

Not on the new style dash models:)
Forum: Orange Crush 05-22-2013, 06:51 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 809
Posted By Sumi
Yep, thats what I wrote, don't make it too long...

Yep, thats what I wrote, don't make it too long and route it to the bottom. Also I can imagine that when routed to the bottom it's prone to direct airflow ( wind blowing when going forward with the...
Forum: Orange Crush 05-22-2013, 06:46 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 311
Posted By Sumi
Nope. I know of no curcuit that cuts out when...

Nope. I know of no curcuit that cuts out when cranking. You could then buy the euro headlight switch ( some jap bikes use the same switch as well, and it's cheaper, although the connector is not a...
Forum: Orange Crush 05-22-2013, 02:50 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 809
Posted By Sumi
IMO the problem of venting inside the airbox is...

IMO the problem of venting inside the airbox is that when you open up the throttle there is low pressure in there - at least lower than atmospheric. And it would need atmospheric pressure to operate...
Forum: Orange Crush 05-21-2013, 02:26 PM
Replies: 810
Views: 106,315
Posted By Sumi
IMO the bike is almost - if not - spot on out of...

IMO the bike is almost - if not - spot on out of the box. At least the carbs/air filter part. So I guess people are mainly just bored, or want to try to squeeze out 2-3 more HP/Nm. (or give her some...
Forum: Orange Crush 05-20-2013, 12:50 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 338
Posted By Sumi
It's because you are riding it like a harley...

It's because you are riding it like a harley :rofl:rofl
Forum: Orange Crush 05-20-2013, 12:41 PM
Replies: 7,917
Views: 1,464,230
Posted By Sumi
Cleaned and rebuilt forks, cleaned and regreased...

Cleaned and rebuilt forks, cleaned and regreased (mostly the top) the head bearings, retightened them. Tried to get off the fork fluid of the front brake.. This took me a lot of time. I had to take...
Forum: Orange Crush 05-16-2013, 03:48 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 730
Posted By Sumi
Those are stock rims.. not the best for offroad....

Those are stock rims.. not the best for offroad. It would be more fun for half the price IMO:)
Forum: Orange Crush 05-14-2013, 12:36 AM
Replies: 16,657
Views: 6,253,707
Posted By Sumi
Thank you! :)

Thank you! :)
Forum: Orange Crush 05-13-2013, 12:31 PM
Replies: 16,657
Views: 6,253,707
Posted By Sumi
Budapest-Bratislava Rally 2013: finished...

Budapest-Bratislava Rally 2013:

finished 2nd.

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Forum: Orange Crush 05-13-2013, 09:58 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 727
Posted By Sumi
Thanks! I'll get the shock and forks to the...

Thanks!

I'll get the shock and forks to the dealer this week and report back on the situation
Forum: Orange Crush 05-12-2013, 11:30 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 727
Posted By Sumi
Yaaay:)

2nd place:)

Half into the second day the forks gave up as well:) This was mega fun as all the oil from them went over the brake calipers and disc, so basicly I've lost the front brake:)

Also...
Forum: Orange Crush 05-11-2013, 01:17 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 727
Posted By Sumi
After day one I'm still alive. It's not that bad...

After day one I'm still alive. It's not that bad at all.. maybe because of the mud that restricts the speed to 1mph:))
Forum: Orange Crush 05-10-2013, 10:45 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 727
Posted By Sumi
Changing my S (bad) shock for the dealers non-S...

Changing my S (bad) shock for the dealers non-S (good) shock tonight is not an option.. This would only work out next week. I think I can arrange a good price for it with him, so I don't care if the...
Forum: Orange Crush 05-10-2013, 09:42 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 727
Posted By Sumi
Rear shock gone..

A couple weeks back I've traded my suspension with a guy for his 2003 S suspension. Today I discovered that the rear of the bike is really easy to compress.. while it it gives a hissing sound....
Forum: Orange Crush 05-07-2013, 12:39 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 215
Posted By Sumi
Yeah.. I know.. I also don't like to pull the...

Yeah.. I know.. I also don't like to pull the carbs.. It's a PITA. Good luck!:)

Maybe you can skip some steps, like pushing the fuel line and the idle adjuster up the airbox as you'll only need to...
Forum: Orange Crush 05-07-2013, 12:23 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 215
Posted By Sumi
I'm sorry to say that you'll have to lift the...

I'm sorry to say that you'll have to lift the carbs as well. So you have to take off the right tank, airbox top, snorkel, airfilter, the triangles, undo the fuel line connection at the ignition side,...
Forum: Orange Crush 05-06-2013, 11:41 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 922
Posted By Sumi
Epic title :D

Epic title :D
Forum: Orange Crush 04-30-2013, 12:48 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 207
Posted By Sumi
+1 on it's installed backwards. The EPC cut-outs...

+1 on it's installed backwards. The EPC cut-outs should be on the right hand side of the bike, also it seems like that the triangles aren't aligned well this way with the frame.
Forum: Orange Crush 04-29-2013, 08:35 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,244
Posted By Sumi
I have this riser installed for a long time now,...

I have this riser installed for a long time now, and was/am doing some hardcore offroad riding with it.. have droped the bike more times than I could count, and still everything is Ok with the...
Forum: Orange Crush 04-29-2013, 02:40 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 502
Posted By Sumi
That's the Rally Connex riser, isn't it?

That's the Rally Connex riser, isn't it?
Forum: Orange Crush 04-28-2013, 05:23 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 502
Posted By Sumi
I have 2" Rally Connex risers on my bike.....

I have 2" Rally Connex risers on my bike.. throttle cable is turned upside down - it fits fine this way:) but you can also reroute the cable to the right of the frame as said.. I don't know about the...
Forum: Orange Crush 04-27-2013, 01:40 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 257
Posted By Sumi
IMO there is no way collant could get there.....

IMO there is no way collant could get there.. it's more likely to be fuel.. smell it!
Forum: Orange Crush 04-27-2013, 09:11 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,551
Posted By Sumi
Looks like I've got it sorted:clap:clap:clap ...

Looks like I've got it sorted:clap:clap:clap

Today I've pulled the FP to have a look, because it was like it was clicking a bit slower than I remembered it should.. this is what I've found:
...
Forum: Orange Crush 04-26-2013, 02:03 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,551
Posted By Sumi
Reconnected the TPS and took 'er for a ride, but...

Reconnected the TPS and took 'er for a ride, but no joy.. also it's interesting that now its night here, 11pm, and the temperature is cooler.. when the bike is on 4 bars it wheelies perfectly.....
Forum: Orange Crush 04-26-2013, 12:23 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,551
Posted By Sumi
It just came to my mind that today I forgot to...

It just came to my mind that today I forgot to reconnect the TPS.. it's strange that the bike is running fine, apart from wheelieing, without the tps connected..
Forum: Orange Crush 04-26-2013, 10:46 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,551
Posted By Sumi
Ok, here is the deal: Today I've pulled the...

Ok, here is the deal:

Today I've pulled the carbs again, reset floats to 3mm, needle clip 3rd, ims 2.5 turns. Also i did the flapendectomy and rerouted the carbs float bowl vents again.. found out...
Forum: Thumpers 04-25-2013, 02:12 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 505
Posted By Sumi
At least.. I always knew KTM made these bikes...

At least.. I always knew KTM made these bikes aswell, instead of Honda:)) haha

However brakes are brakes.. give the calipper and pistons a good clean, grease the sliders (pins?) - they tend to...
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