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Forum: Southeast, The Lair of the Dragon - The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains Yesterday, 07:53 AM
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Views: 435,701
Posted By wvrocks
Ran across the following ad in the Bulletin Board...

Ran across the following ad in the Bulletin Board today. Thought there might be some interest here. No connection with the seller.

2005 KTM 950 ADVENTURE PARTS: Frame, eng, swing arm, all...
Forum: Thumpers Yesterday, 07:05 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 382
Posted By wvrocks
Nope, its welded to the frame. There's all kinds...

Nope, its welded to the frame. There's all kinds of slop in the pivot though. I'm going to tear it apart tonight and see if I can tighten things up with a bushing or something.
Forum: Thumpers 05-23-2013, 04:28 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 222
Posted By wvrocks
640 Adv won't rev after valve adjustment

I decided to do my first valve check on my new to me 2000 640 A. Figured that since I had the tank off to fix some wiring it would be good to get to know the bike better. It wasn't especially...
Forum: Thumpers 05-22-2013, 10:13 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 382
Posted By wvrocks
Thanks, I'll have to measure it. I know for sure...

Thanks, I'll have to measure it. I know for sure there is some slop in the pivot, just haven't taken it apart yet to see exactly why. It would be nice to have the side stand functional if I'm going...
Forum: Thumpers 05-22-2013, 07:20 AM
Replies: 8,092
Views: 1,587,309
Posted By wvrocks
http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/2/10/210/1951...

http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/2/10/210/19513/DPITEM/Dirt-Bike-Motocross-Footpegs-Pro-Taper-2-3-Platform-Footpegs.aspx

I'm not sure where the previous owner got the pegs. They are Protaper...
Forum: Thumpers 05-22-2013, 06:59 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 173
Posted By wvrocks
I'll get some shots of mine when I go home for...

I'll get some shots of mine when I go home for lunch in about 2 hrs.
Forum: Thumpers 05-22-2013, 06:23 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 382
Posted By wvrocks
My 2000 640 Adv has the factory side stand on it....

My 2000 640 Adv has the factory side stand on it. For some reason mine is useless. Seems to be about 3" too short or the angle on it is wrong. The bike will not stand on it at all. Haven't really...
Forum: Southeast, The Lair of the Dragon - The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains 05-22-2013, 06:00 AM
Replies: 9,030
Views: 435,701
Posted By wvrocks
Hoping to be in the area on Sunday or Monday. If...

Hoping to be in the area on Sunday or Monday. If you see a blue 640 Adv and a guy on a red Honda Shadow flip us off or something.
Forum: Vendors 05-22-2013, 05:32 AM
Replies: 365
Views: 72,914
Posted By wvrocks
Great quick service! I ordered my mirrors on...

Great quick service! I ordered my mirrors on Friday morning from Henri's website and got them on Monday afternoon. Not too bad for CA to WV. Everything arrived in perfect condition. Looks like a...
Forum: Thumpers 05-21-2013, 07:59 AM
Replies: 8,092
Views: 1,587,309
Posted By wvrocks
I've got 2" Rox risers on my 2000 Adv with no...

I've got 2" Rox risers on my 2000 Adv with no real issues. Had to route the decomp cable between the risers to so it didn't catch on the upper
triple clamp pinch bolts. I'm about 6'4" as well and...
Forum: Thumpers 05-21-2013, 07:09 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 180
Posted By wvrocks
Bigger bikes but some first had reviews toward...

Bigger bikes but some first had reviews toward the end.

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=857265

Some pictures and discussion from a set mounted on a F800gs
...
Forum: Southeast, The Lair of the Dragon - The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains 05-15-2013, 06:15 AM
Replies: 9,030
Views: 435,701
Posted By wvrocks
What are you picking up?

What are you picking up?
Forum: Southeast, The Lair of the Dragon - The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains 05-15-2013, 06:14 AM
Replies: 9,030
Views: 435,701
Posted By wvrocks
Anyone here ride a blue and silver 08+ KLR650...

Anyone here ride a blue and silver 08+ KLR650 with ammo can side cases in the Elkins area? Just curious since I pass the bike coming into town on 219 just about every morning on my way to the office.
Forum: Vendors 05-10-2013, 11:27 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,561
Posted By wvrocks
Those look awesome! Can't wait to see a pair...

Those look awesome! Can't wait to see a pair with the orange fabric. Any word on exactly what type of trimming has to take place for these to fit on the 30L tanks?
Forum: Thumpers 05-10-2013, 08:07 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 188
Posted By wvrocks
I'm going with broken wire or switch from the...

I'm going with broken wire or switch from the starter button as well. Or possibly a bad starter relay if its not clicking when you move the Start/Run Switch. Do you have a voltmeter? Pull the plug...
Forum: Thumpers 05-10-2013, 07:39 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 126
Posted By wvrocks
Have you done anything to the starter button or...

Have you done anything to the starter button or stop/run switch lately? When you flip the start run switch does the Starter relay click?

I had the same issue this week but it was because I hosed...
Forum: Southeast, The Lair of the Dragon - The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains 05-09-2013, 07:05 AM
Replies: 9,030
Views: 435,701
Posted By wvrocks
I almost went to look at that 990. They had it...

I almost went to look at that 990. They had it listed for $7699 on their website. Seemed like a good deal but still slightly out of my price range.

On another note, I don't think I have ever...
Forum: Thumpers 05-09-2013, 06:34 AM
Replies: 8,092
Views: 1,587,309
Posted By wvrocks
The Heidenau K60 comes in the right sizes for the...

The Heidenau K60 comes in the right sizes for the 640A. Lots of people report good mileage out of those. The Mitas E07 might be a good option as well. I've never ridden them though.
Forum: Thumpers 05-08-2013, 08:08 AM
Replies: 3,916
Views: 781,968
Posted By wvrocks
Exactly. Hit the starter and nothing happened. ...

Exactly. Hit the starter and nothing happened. I must have bent the tabs when I put it together the first time.
Forum: Thumpers 05-07-2013, 06:51 PM
Replies: 3,916
Views: 781,968
Posted By wvrocks
Figured out my no start problem. When I swapped...

Figured out my no start problem. When I swapped out the kill switch lever I accidentally bent the rotating contact plate. It was only making partial contact. Straightened it out and reassembled and...
Forum: Thumpers 05-07-2013, 11:15 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 361
Posted By wvrocks
a wee 161 pounds.

a wee 161 pounds.
Forum: Thumpers 05-07-2013, 11:12 AM
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Views: 781,968
Posted By wvrocks
The one from Centech or Eastern Beaver look...

The one from Centech or Eastern Beaver look pretty nice. I've used the Centech before on a KLR and had good luck with it.
Forum: Thumpers 05-07-2013, 10:11 AM
Replies: 3,916
Views: 781,968
Posted By wvrocks
Thanks Alik, I did take my ignition switch apart...

Thanks Alik, I did take my ignition switch apart and resoldered the connections. Filled it with silicone as well. I must not have put it back together well though as the lights flash now when you...
Forum: Thumpers 05-07-2013, 08:51 AM
Replies: 3,916
Views: 781,968
Posted By wvrocks
Thanks, used rosin core. The bike will start...

Thanks, used rosin core. The bike will start right up if I short the solenoid across the top 2 posts. Starter relay seems to be functioning as it clicks when I move the kill switch lever. I'm hoping...
Forum: Thumpers 05-07-2013, 07:14 AM
Replies: 3,916
Views: 781,968
Posted By wvrocks
Starting problems

I've been going through all the wiring on my 2000 Adv. When I got it, the low beam didn't work. Turned out the wires were broken inside the insulation. Someone had used some scotch locks and jumpers...
Forum: Thumpers 05-06-2013, 02:55 PM
Replies: 3,916
Views: 781,968
Posted By wvrocks
Figured it out. The screw on the lever pivot was...

Figured it out. The screw on the lever pivot was way tight. Loosened it and all is as it should be. Check the simple stuff first stupid.
Forum: Thumpers 05-06-2013, 11:51 AM
Replies: 3,916
Views: 781,968
Posted By wvrocks
Thanks, figured that might be the case. I'll...

Thanks, figured that might be the case. I'll check it out tonight to see if the spring is broken.
Forum: Thumpers 05-06-2013, 10:14 AM
Replies: 3,916
Views: 781,968
Posted By wvrocks
Stupid Noob Question... I just bought a 2000 640...

Stupid Noob Question... I just bought a 2000 640 Adventure. Its the first bike I've ever owned with a Decompression lever. Should the lever spring back after being released? Mine doesn't, it just...
Forum: Thumpers 05-03-2013, 05:27 AM
Replies: 8,092
Views: 1,587,309
Posted By wvrocks
$150 AUD plus shipping. There is an ad in the...

$150 AUD plus shipping. There is an ad in the vendor forum.
Forum: Southeast, The Lair of the Dragon - The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains 04-29-2013, 06:20 AM
Replies: 9,030
Views: 435,701
Posted By wvrocks
Sold my GS about a month ago and just picked up a...

Sold my GS about a month ago and just picked up a new set of wheels! 2000 KTM 640 Adventure.
Cleaning up some wiring and will be ready to roll by the end of the week.
...
Forum: Thumpers 04-27-2013, 06:31 PM
Replies: 8,092
Views: 1,587,309
Posted By wvrocks
Just picked up this 2000 640 Adventure on Friday!...

Just picked up this 2000 640 Adventure on Friday! My first KTM. I think it's going to be a hell of a lot of fun!

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/04/28/y2epebe5.jpg
Forum: Southeast, The Lair of the Dragon - The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains 04-22-2013, 11:34 AM
Replies: 9,030
Views: 435,701
Posted By wvrocks
I'm in Elkins. If you guys need a hand loading...

I'm in Elkins. If you guys need a hand loading things up this afternoon let me know.
Forum: Southeast, The Lair of the Dragon - The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains 04-18-2013, 03:44 AM
Replies: 1,259
Views: 46,775
Posted By wvrocks
There is a place beside Smoker Friendly on...

There is a place beside Smoker Friendly on Randolph Ave downtown or rite-aid on 219 near Bob Evans.
Forum: Thumpers 04-17-2013, 06:10 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 529
Posted By wvrocks
Thanks Bill, Great information! Any particular...

Thanks Bill, Great information! Any particular thoughts on the 2000 model with male slider forks? Main bearing will need to be checked and possibily updated.
Forum: Thumpers 04-16-2013, 06:52 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 529
Posted By wvrocks
Yep, my 95 GS was that way. Not a big deal, I...

Yep, my 95 GS was that way. Not a big deal, I like working on bikes. Assuming I'm not replacing major engine/tranny components that is.
Forum: Thumpers 04-16-2013, 06:18 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 529
Posted By wvrocks
KTM 640 Adventure Pricing?

What's a fair price on a good used 640A these days? Considering a 2000 model with 9k miles. Looks good in the pictures, has good tires, stiffer front springs, Seat Concepts seat, new brake pads, Rox...
Forum: Southeast, The Lair of the Dragon - The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains 04-10-2013, 07:19 AM
Replies: 9,030
Views: 435,701
Posted By wvrocks
Anybody in WV have a good used DR650 that they...

Anybody in WV have a good used DR650 that they are looking to sell?

Thanks
Forum: Southeast, The Lair of the Dragon - The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains 04-05-2013, 09:57 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 163
Posted By wvrocks
Your map shows you very effectively missing all...

Your map shows you very effectively missing all the good riding in WV.
Well done! :D
Forum: GS Boxers 01-25-2013, 10:53 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 719
Posted By wvrocks
Beemer Boneyard sells complete replacements for...

Beemer Boneyard sells complete replacements for cheaper than the dealer. Use code ADVRIDER for extra 10% off

Minor paint damage version is cheapest ...
Forum: Southeast, The Lair of the Dragon - The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains 12-18-2012, 07:54 AM
Replies: 9,030
Views: 435,701
Posted By wvrocks
Mine's still for sale... :deal...

Mine's still for sale... :deal http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=846076&highlight=r1100gs

Still some room to work on price.
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