Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here...
04-25-2013, 12:05 PM
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Forum: Thumpers
03-22-2013, 09:22 PM
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Forum: Thumpers
03-22-2013, 09:16 PM
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Sicass fender
On mine - the two hole have a tye wrap running through them that holds the wiring harness in place.
As to the gap - I will have to take a look when I get home in two weeks and check.
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Forum: Thumpers
03-02-2013, 06:22 AM
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Replies: 4,182
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On back roads - at less than 60 mph - easily. ...
On back roads - at less than 60 mph - easily. More than that and you can tell you are twisting it out a bit. I have a 990ADV and a 500. On the road I definitely go faster on the 990 (maybe 10 -20...
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Forum: Thumpers
02-25-2013, 11:19 AM
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Forum: Thumpers
02-25-2013, 07:16 AM
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Replies: 4,182
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Does this alway happen?
With the removable screen ("choke screen) removed - does it always have a back fire problem if you have the stock map?
This might be the answer to a question I asked a while back. I was trying to...
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Forum: Thumpers
02-01-2013, 10:36 AM
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Forum: Thumpers
01-07-2013, 09:12 PM
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Replies: 321
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Is this a 500 EXC?
Cole,
Looking at the rack you have mounted on your bike - according to ProMoto - it is for an SX/SF. Like this one much better than the one ProMoto has listed for the 500 EXC.
If this rack can be...
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Forum: Beasts
01-07-2013, 07:37 PM
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Replies: 59
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990 ADV - for me
For me it was no contest. I found the KLR to be underpowered on the road and way under suspended off the road - but that is indicative of how I ride and how big I am (6'3, 235 lb w/gear). If you are...
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Forum: Thumpers
01-03-2013, 08:05 PM
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Replies: 9,368
Views: 893,231
Might want to replace that roller
Take this FWIW - especially as it is based on one picture. To me it looks like the surface of the roller is starting to fail and part of it is starting to flake off. Failure mode is often described...
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Forum: Thumpers
12-03-2012, 08:15 PM
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Replies: 3
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Take a look at this thread
Fairly long thread with lots of opinions from the Big Orange side:evil
http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=755037&highlight=superplush
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Forum: Orange Crush
10-30-2012, 10:38 AM
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Replies: 229
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Forum: Orange Crush
10-29-2012, 04:08 PM
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Replies: 229
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EXP - latest adjustment
Have had the EXP on my 990ADV for a few months and have been playing with the different settings during that time. I definitely like how it requires a lot less feathering of the clutch in technical...
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Forum: Orange Crush
10-10-2012, 10:07 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 839
Sprocket or chain worn?
I am running the 16/45 setup set up on tbe loose side of tolerance and don't have chain slap issues. Might check and see if the front sprocket is worn out (starting to hook) or if the chain is worn....
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Forum: Orange Crush
10-07-2012, 11:49 AM
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Replies: 145
Views: 11,649
Diek,
I would use silicone grease on the rubber...
Diek,
I would use silicone grease on the rubber O-rings rather than light grease or oil. Depending on the rubber compound (which appears to be very soft) petroleum based oil or grease may attack the...
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Forum: Orange Crush
09-30-2012, 05:23 PM
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Replies: 5
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How do the rims compare to Excels
Sounds interesting!
Went to the Alpina site and it does not specify what rim make/material used in these wheels.
Does anybody know how they resist dings as compared to either stock Behr or...
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Forum: Orange Crush
09-24-2012, 04:16 PM
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Forum: Orange Crush
09-20-2012, 04:04 PM
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Replies: 145
Views: 11,649
Weathertight connectors
I believe most of the connectors use weathertight connections ( connectors with rubber seals on the wires and plugs)
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Forum: Orange Crush
09-19-2012, 08:49 AM
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Replies: 48
Views: 4,032
Still available
Pulled this from the Dupont website this morning - also explains the difference between the Multi Use Formula and the Chain Save Formula -...
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Forum: Orange Crush
09-17-2012, 02:02 PM
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Replies: 48
Views: 4,032
What about the roller and bushing
I agree the X or Oring keep the side plate and pin are lubricated - but if you look at the pictures in Griz's posting - it does not appear to seal the roller to bushing area. So if you do not...
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Forum: Orange Crush
09-16-2012, 09:52 PM
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Replies: 21
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One bike that can do it all - solo
My 2 Cents
I currently have three bikes - K1200GT for 2 up on road, Aprilia 04 Factory for being stupid - and an 07 KTM 990ADV. Since I bought the ADV 3 years ago - the bike that is ridden the...
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Forum: Orange Crush
09-12-2012, 11:59 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,489
R&R Oil Jet
Found this trick listed somewhere here on the OC and use it when changing/cleaning the clutch oil jet.
Once the jet is loosened up - I use a Q Tip to pull the jet. Just press it in and, like the...
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Forum: Orange Crush
08-25-2012, 04:47 PM
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Replies: 27
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Water vapor
Compressed air always contains moisture - which is the major contributer to rising tire pressure when the tire warms up.
Bottled nitrogen contains significantly less moisture (on the order of ppm if...
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Forum: Orange Crush
07-22-2012, 02:42 PM
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Replies: 48
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Forum: Orange Crush
06-24-2012, 07:08 AM
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Forum: Orange Crush
06-21-2012, 04:58 PM
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Replies: 28
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Might want to check what the battery voltage is...
Might want to check what the battery voltage is while starting. The ECU cuts off the started when it drops below a certain voltage. When my battery died, it would show 12.4V without the starter. With...
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Forum: Orange Crush
06-20-2012, 09:32 AM
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Replies: 194
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Forum: Orange Crush
06-17-2012, 07:12 PM
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Replies: 21
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Sort of OT - Chain Lube for Sand
When in dirt/sand consider using DuPont Teflon Multi-Use Lubricant instead of WD-40. Penetrates on application (lube for O/X Ring) but dries within a few minutes. Needs to be put on every few...
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Forum: Orange Crush
06-17-2012, 04:17 PM
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Forum: Orange Crush
06-14-2012, 03:37 PM
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Check the top and bottom bolts holding the rear...
Check the top and bottom bolts holding the rear shock and make sure they are properly torqued. Bought the bike used and found the top bolt loose on mine (clanked while doing free play check on rear...
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Forum: Orange Crush
06-12-2012, 07:46 PM
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Replies: 7
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When my battery died a few weeks ago - I spent...
When my battery died a few weeks ago - I spent quite a bit of time going through the battery connections first. FWIW - I found the ground strap connection to the back of the starter fairly corroded...
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Forum: Orange Crush
06-06-2012, 11:40 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,176
Tb 0634
Looked this up as I have an 07 ADV to see if I had a potential issue down the road - and the TB (0634) is for 04 -06.
Link - http://cpmodem.smugmug.com/gallery/2477524#129949676
and a some info...
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Forum: Orange Crush
06-05-2012, 10:32 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 755
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Forum: Orange Crush
05-27-2012, 03:28 PM
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Replies: 14
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Thanks!
Thanks for the links - interesting options
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Forum: Orange Crush
05-27-2012, 03:25 PM
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Replies: 4
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Guess - bad battery
My guess - bad battery. Check the battery voltage when you press the starter.It should not drop below about 10.5V - worst case.
I had a similar issue, kept the bike on a tender but was having...
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Forum: Orange Crush
05-27-2012, 11:29 AM
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Replies: 14
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Links???
Ok -So what make are those? Got any links?
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Forum: Orange Crush
05-25-2012, 07:19 PM
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Replies: 8
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Ground on the case being repaired
Another caveat - make sure he hooks up his ground strap directly to the case being worked on - not through the frame! It may take a C-clamp or a special set of pliers but you don't want to risk...
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Forum: Orange Crush
05-23-2012, 10:18 AM
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Replies: 100
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Forum: Orange Crush
05-22-2012, 09:28 AM
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Replies: 11
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Fork Oil Levels?
Given what you are finding wrong with the front and rear suspension - you might want to check the fork oil level in the front forks as well. Just to be sure.
I would expect that the rebound ...
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Forum: Orange Crush
05-22-2012, 07:46 AM
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Replies: 9
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