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Forum: Orange Crush 04-23-2013, 11:32 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 739
Posted By pdxmotorhead
Engine Ice (Blue stuff) is Propelene Glycol (Non...

Engine Ice (Blue stuff) is Propelene Glycol (Non Toxic)
Ethylene Glycol is the green poison stuff.

Dave
Forum: Orange Crush 04-23-2013, 10:54 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,782
Posted By pdxmotorhead
I suspect part of the problem is how its...

I suspect part of the problem is how its mounted,, its awfully solid for a tail pipe..

Dave
Forum: Thumpers 04-23-2013, 10:53 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 709
Posted By pdxmotorhead
On my DR350 the MT21's were Magic. (Pacific NW...

On my DR350 the MT21's were Magic. (Pacific NW terrain)

But the DR did not ever see the freeway...

Dave
Forum: Orange Crush 04-23-2013, 10:51 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 330
Posted By pdxmotorhead
I would have a engine shop balance the flywheel....

I would have a engine shop balance the flywheel. If you have one near by..

Its just pure gut but It would bug the heck out of me worrying about the balance of something spinning that fast by my...
Forum: Orange Crush 04-21-2013, 11:30 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,415
Posted By pdxmotorhead
Dang,, there ain't much more to it, unless your...

Dang,, there ain't much more to it, unless your pump is not moving the coolant correctly.. Has the pump ever been out?

Good Luck!
Dave
Forum: Orange Crush 04-21-2013, 11:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 371
Posted By pdxmotorhead
Be SURE and call all the local dealers and ask...

Be SURE and call all the local dealers and ask how many factory trained ORANGE certified mechanics they have on staff.. Its a much smaller number than the number of dealers.. :arg

Dave
Forum: Orange Crush 04-21-2013, 11:13 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,415
Posted By pdxmotorhead
Sounds like a flow problem, either air or pump,...

Sounds like a flow problem, either air or pump, check for collapsed hoses..

My bike 06 950, turns the fan on at 4 bars. Your temp sensor new old? they kinda fail randomly.. some last years, some...
Forum: Orange Crush 04-21-2013, 10:42 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 6,735
Posted By pdxmotorhead
Once they have been out a bit longer I'm sure...

Once they have been out a bit longer I'm sure somebody will do a A vs B vs C vs D dyno runoff.

A quick check would be a carb sync gauge setup on the bike and simply rev it to the same RPM with...
Forum: Orange Crush 04-21-2013, 12:21 AM
Replies: 133
Views: 18,386
Posted By pdxmotorhead
NOOOO,, all you have to do is ride in the...

NOOOO,, all you have to do is ride in the southern Hemisphere then its all OK..

:)

Dave
Forum: Orange Crush 04-19-2013, 06:23 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 568
Posted By pdxmotorhead
KTM has refused to brand titles/machines for a...

KTM has refused to brand titles/machines for a while, thats why 06 is the last year that you can take north to canada for import isn't it?

Dave
Forum: Orange Crush 04-19-2013, 05:53 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 568
Posted By pdxmotorhead
I cut up 2 pieces of foam insulation and tie...

I cut up 2 pieces of foam insulation and tie wrapped them over the fed sticker and the vin sticker because they were already trying to peel at the edges. I didn't have a good reason but I knew...
Forum: Orange Crush 04-18-2013, 11:14 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 568
Posted By pdxmotorhead
I used my IPhone to see the one on my bike... ...

I used my IPhone to see the one on my bike...

Dave
Forum: Orange Crush 04-18-2013, 11:12 PM
Replies: 233
Views: 39,686
Posted By pdxmotorhead
Proabably becasue gasoline is light sensitive and...

Proabably becasue gasoline is light sensitive and quickly (Hours) deteriorates when exposed to sunlight.. It often causes the Octane additives to settle out.. Race fuel is the most sensitive but I've...
Forum: Orange Crush 04-18-2013, 10:56 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 909
Posted By pdxmotorhead
Oh goody,, OIL... mmmmmmmmmmmmm :rofl ...

Oh goody,, OIL... mmmmmmmmmmmmm :rofl

http://www.blackstone-labs.com/oil-viscosity.php

This page sort of says it all..

Nice straight explanation from a knowledgeable source.

Dave
Forum: Orange Crush 04-17-2013, 11:24 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,060
Posted By pdxmotorhead
I have worked on quite a few dry sump engines,,...

I have worked on quite a few dry sump engines,, and this is the only one I've seen where you don't check the oil running, or you warm up the engine, hold at a set rpm like 3000 quick kill the engine...
Forum: Orange Crush 04-16-2013, 09:43 PM
Replies: 7,872
Views: 1,456,741
Posted By pdxmotorhead
:) Nope not DDM,, found a bulk LED lamp supplier...

:) Nope not DDM,, found a bulk LED lamp supplier that carries some Single 10W LED units for 40 bucks.. Supposed to be waterproof. We shall see I ordered 1 extra for "testing" Similar to the Factory...
Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet. 04-16-2013, 09:14 PM
Replies: 222
Views: 11,482
Posted By pdxmotorhead
Well Friendly Devils advocate here.. again... ...

Well Friendly Devils advocate here.. again...
I have spent years on multi use access, watched areas open and close, spent thousands out of my own pocket to survey and open trails.. I was on the...
Forum: Orange Crush 04-16-2013, 05:36 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 12,162
Posted By pdxmotorhead
Naw,, really sorry wife would PRETEND she was a...

Naw,, really sorry wife would PRETEND she was a prostitute for a while :crash ..

Dang that kind of damage sucks... Almost as bad as backing into your own bike,, "Theres no pictures so it never...
Forum: Orange Crush 04-16-2013, 05:32 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 703
Posted By pdxmotorhead
Whoever invented the gas pump nozzle with the...

Whoever invented the gas pump nozzle with the plastic vapor sleeve deserves a epic and biblical beating with one of them... :grim

We have both that one and the ones where the nozzle has little...
Forum: Orange Crush 04-16-2013, 05:29 PM
Replies: 7,872
Views: 1,456,741
Posted By pdxmotorhead
Ordered more stuff than I shoulda.... LOL ...

Ordered more stuff than I shoulda.... LOL

Crash bars.
LED lights - Imported,, well see if I install them when they arrive.. If they pan out I'll publish the source..

and some other fluff.....
Forum: Orange Crush 04-16-2013, 05:23 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 909
Posted By pdxmotorhead
The difference is very very small. Same viscosity...

The difference is very very small. Same viscosity at 0C(Freezing) and the 10/60 is just slightly "thicker" at 100C (Boiling) In my world they are moral equivalents.. I suspect,, the 10/60 has a...
Forum: Orange Crush 04-14-2013, 04:28 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 304
Posted By pdxmotorhead
Blue Ice is Propalene Glycol instead to Etheylene...

Blue Ice is Propalene Glycol instead to Etheylene Glycol. Normally I would not mix them.. The KTM needs a coolant that has the right blend of chemicals to prevent erosion of the Aluminum..

I did...
Forum: Orange Crush 04-14-2013, 11:14 AM
Replies: 277
Views: 63,532
Posted By pdxmotorhead
The important question,,, any chance the 1190...

The important question,,, any chance the 1190 tank and nose would fit a 950? that tanks looks way sleeker..

Dave
Forum: Orange Crush 04-14-2013, 11:01 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 732
Posted By pdxmotorhead
It is,, but he RC8 does 178 the Veyron does 240,,...

It is,, but he RC8 does 178 the Veyron does 240,, :rofl

Dave
Forum: Orange Crush 04-14-2013, 10:55 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 971
Posted By pdxmotorhead
Wonder if you worked it right if you could have a...

Wonder if you worked it right if you could have a pulley to run the cable through to get the darn bike up on the center stand..... LOL

Dave
Forum: Orange Crush 04-14-2013, 10:49 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,086
Posted By pdxmotorhead
Did it only hurt the front nose, or is the tank...

Did it only hurt the front nose, or is the tank done too?

Dave
Forum: Orange Crush 04-14-2013, 10:46 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 304
Posted By pdxmotorhead
I got recommendations far and wide for the Blue...

I got recommendations far and wide for the Blue Ice, My bikes temps are very very stable so far,, but I'm a noob to the 950 as well. :)

I see your in the PNW, KTM Gresham seems to the be the best...
Forum: Orange Crush 04-14-2013, 01:05 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 514
Posted By pdxmotorhead
I've run the silverstars in my Jeep Wrangler,, I...

I've run the silverstars in my Jeep Wrangler,, I didn't notice any shorter life than a standard bulb.. And my jeep shakes the crap out of stuff....
I started buying 60W/100 watt H4's (Cibie...
Forum: Orange Crush 04-14-2013, 12:48 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 496
Posted By pdxmotorhead
Could you buy optical quality Polycarbonate/Lexan...

Could you buy optical quality Polycarbonate/Lexan cut it with a hole saw in a drill press. Put it in front of the expensive Hella lenses, and use a small dab of silicone around the edge to hold it....
Forum: Orange Crush 04-12-2013, 03:29 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,850
Posted By pdxmotorhead
While not quite as Bipolar as CA DMV Oregon has...

While not quite as Bipolar as CA DMV Oregon has its moments.. Today they had a good one.. Walked in 30 min after they opened walked out an hour later with my new plate and title reg done.. Not bad....
Forum: Orange Crush 04-12-2013, 03:24 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 715
Posted By pdxmotorhead
LOL,, it originally was probably to reduce the...

LOL,, it originally was probably to reduce the oil mess during the oil change.. Bwahahahahaha! I think they missed by || much..

Dave
Forum: Orange Crush 04-12-2013, 02:55 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 514
Posted By pdxmotorhead
Brighter output for the most part comes fomr more...

Brighter output for the most part comes fomr more current. Ther aint no free lunch..

I've used the GE premium bulbs with good success. THey are marginally brighter than standard.. The main limit...
Forum: Orange Crush 04-12-2013, 02:52 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,851
Posted By pdxmotorhead
ITs a house of cards, I work on the side with a...

ITs a house of cards, I work on the side with a race parts shop, You have Manufacturers,, selling to warehouses selling to distributors selling to shops, I gaurontee that placing a order for anything...
Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet. 04-11-2013, 11:00 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 436
Posted By pdxmotorhead
I punched this into google maps ,, its almost...

I punched this into google maps ,, its almost 2900 miles better than my previous description.. Just some thoughts on interconnecting sites..


Start:
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport,...
Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet. 04-11-2013, 10:37 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 5,629
Posted By pdxmotorhead
Easy fix for the small "nimble" bikes,, They can...

Easy fix for the small "nimble" bikes,, They can run but they gotta run full luggage and carry 3 cases of beer each...


:D

Dave
Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet. 04-11-2013, 09:43 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 436
Posted By pdxmotorhead
One way to run the places your talking about is...

One way to run the places your talking about is Seattle, north to the North Cascades Highway & North Cascades National Park(Its closed for about 1 more week from today I believe).. East across the...
Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet. 04-11-2013, 09:19 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,501
Posted By pdxmotorhead
Two major thumbs up on the Web setup thats really...

Two major thumbs up on the Web setup thats really cool.. :)

Dave
Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet. 04-11-2013, 09:09 PM
Replies: 222
Views: 11,482
Posted By pdxmotorhead
Like I started my post ,, FRIENDLY Devils...

Like I started my post ,, FRIENDLY Devils advocate... :D If ya had one of those beers with me you might get it...

I see the fun factor, I get it. Hope you have a good time.. And everybody stay...
Forum: Orange Crush 04-11-2013, 04:43 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 445
Posted By pdxmotorhead
Having the pump immersed in the fuel keep it...

Having the pump immersed in the fuel keep it cool, unfortunately it heats the fuel up..

Pretty much all cars now have the same setup...

Dave
Forum: Orange Crush 04-11-2013, 04:42 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 454
Posted By pdxmotorhead
Anybody tried adding a big Capacitor to the...

Anybody tried adding a big Capacitor to the system to help with covering the inrush to the HID's? I plan on upsizing the battery cables in the near future.. They are too small for my taste..

Dave
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