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Forum: Orange Crush 05-09-2013, 10:05 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 488
Posted By howl
Hi I have an Abba bead breaker ,great bit of...

Hi
I have an Abba bead breaker ,great bit of kit.
http://abbastands.co.uk/product_details.asp?id=11
Forum: Orange Crush 11-28-2012, 10:14 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 12,390
Posted By howl
The Honda VFR750's have VR problems ,what is...

The Honda VFR750's have VR problems ,what is important is that the VR is fixed on to the metal plate on the frame, even using a bit of heat conducting paste (like a PC processor) which helps...
Forum: Orange Crush 10-23-2012, 09:16 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,408
Posted By howl
http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=835224...

http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=835224 Looks like the SM gears do fit but higher ratios
Forum: Orange Crush 10-20-2012, 10:38 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,217
Posted By howl
We have these on all our bikes ,only two heat...

We have these on all our bikes ,only two heat settings but that is all you need realy. The flat element sheet wraps around your bar so you can use any grip you want.There is room on the dash for the...
Forum: Orange Crush 10-17-2012, 08:11 AM
Replies: 119
Views: 14,851
Posted By howl
Thank you for reply ,single UNI's sound a better...

Thank you for reply ,single UNI's sound a better idea if they could be attached ,like you comment about the rain ,we get quite a bit if that in England ,could fabricate somthing to cover that gap...
Forum: Orange Crush 10-15-2012, 09:54 AM
Replies: 119
Views: 14,851
Posted By howl
I like the idea of making your own Mr Sporting...

I like the idea of making your own Mr Sporting Wood,as £200 for the CRP is a bit steep (bit poor at the moment) Has any one got a template drawing for the 990 they could post ? I'm sure I could...
Forum: Orange Crush 08-25-2010, 10:04 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 14,242
Posted By howl
Hello A High mudguard is fine if you drill a...

Hello
A High mudguard is fine if you drill a few holes for air to get to the rad, never had any problems .
http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii208/howl_photos/IMG_1428.jpg
Forum: Orange Crush 07-09-2010, 10:08 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,807
Posted By howl
Here is my Garmin Street Pilot on a Ram mount.The...

Here is my Garmin Street Pilot on a Ram mount.The switch between the clocks is for the heated grips.http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii208/howl_photos/IMG_1553.jpg
Forum: Thumpers 05-12-2009, 10:17 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 779
Posted By howl
Hi I've got a KTM 300 EXC, loads of lowdown...

Hi
I've got a KTM 300 EXC, loads of lowdown grunt like a trials bike and loads of top end power like an MX bike. Are you allowed 2 smokes where you live ?
Forum: Orange Crush 03-12-2009, 12:38 PM
Replies: 313
Views: 19,751
Posted By howl
Hi All My 06 990 .Paint by my mate andy at...

Hi All
My 06 990 .Paint by my mate andy at http://www.andyhosegoodairbrush.co.uk/
High KTM guard , symantic heated grips , G2 throttle , Akras + map , Garmin satnav on a RAM mount ,Gobies + Hepco...
Forum: Orange Crush 02-17-2009, 10:01 AM
Replies: 184
Views: 31,431
Posted By howl
Hi I have just read most of the posts on this...

Hi
I have just read most of the posts on this thread , has anyone got a dyno print out of the Akra or Std mapping ?
Forum: Orange Crush 02-11-2009, 10:03 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,284
Posted By howl
Thanks for that Krust , so if the Akra map is too...

Thanks for that Krust , so if the Akra map is too rich most or all of the time wouldn't it be a good idea to to get it set up by your (or my) local Tuneboy Dyno guru ? It will probly pay for it self...
Forum: Orange Crush 02-11-2009, 09:15 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,858
Posted By howl
Try looking for a used one on ebay ,they do come...

Try looking for a used one on ebay ,they do come up quite often.
Forum: Orange Crush 02-11-2009, 08:41 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,858
Posted By howl
Hi I thought you could get another 2nd hand...

Hi
I thought you could get another 2nd hand cover , cut a neat slot to give you the crearance plus a bit and use a piece of innertube guled to the inside or on the outside with an aluminum or...
Forum: Orange Crush 02-10-2009, 11:49 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,284
Posted By howl
Hi Sticky Sorry ,no I don't have any figures...

Hi Sticky
Sorry ,no I don't have any figures to back that up, but going on other bike thery if you put on free flowing pipes a rejet / remap is normally required. I've just had my Triumph Thruxton...
Forum: Orange Crush 02-10-2009, 09:48 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,284
Posted By howl
The Akra mapping is to correct the fual/air ratio...

The Akra mapping is to correct the fual/air ratio after installing the free flowing pipes. More fuel is added by the remapped EFI as more air is now flowing thus making more power.
So if you go...
Forum: Orange Crush 02-08-2009, 10:57 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,576
Posted By howl
Laugh Hi As the others stated turn your rear...

Hi
As the others stated turn your rear suspension right up . I too have had that problem before adjusting the rear up when I was two up and had 10 stone of luggage . Don't worry about the max...
Forum: Orange Crush 02-07-2009, 12:36 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,819
Posted By howl
Hi I think one or two of the holes lined up so...

Hi
I think one or two of the holes lined up so I just drilled out the other and made up a simple piece of thin alu to cover it all up . ...
Forum: Orange Crush 02-06-2009, 12:23 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,423
Posted By howl
My 990 started to burn a bit of tank insulation...

My 990 started to burn a bit of tank insulation on the front pipe . Ok now ,I reglued it .
Forum: Orange Crush 02-06-2009, 11:45 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,258
Posted By howl
Thanks HD, the screen does keep the sun off the...

Thanks HD, the screen does keep the sun off the sat nav . Looking for an orange S seat now on ebay. Having a high guard does stop you putting on a set of rally lights unless enybody knows diffrent.
Forum: Orange Crush 02-06-2009, 11:39 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,819
Posted By howl
Hi I did drill half a dozen 20mm holes in the...

Hi I did drill half a dozen 20mm holes in the back mudguard , sorry that was an old pic when i was fitting it . I have since done about 10k miles with no overhating or front wheel wobble even when...
Forum: Orange Crush 02-06-2009, 11:17 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,819
Posted By howl
Hi I did a DIY fender job with a KTM MX mudguard...

Hi I did a DIY fender job with a KTM MX mudguard and SX60 guards
http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii208/howl_photos/2.jpg
Forum: Orange Crush 02-06-2009, 10:56 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,258
Posted By howl
Sorry I forgot to post the finished bike...

Sorry I forgot to post the finished bike .http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii208/howl_photos/CopyofIMG_1536.jpg.http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii208/howl_photos/IMG_1535.jpg
Forum: Orange Crush 02-05-2009, 10:26 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 905
Posted By howl
Thanks,panic over !

Thanks,panic over !
Forum: Orange Crush 02-05-2009, 10:22 AM
Replies: 218
Views: 29,765
Posted By howl
Hi I have just had my Triumph Thruxton set up...

Hi
I have just had my Triumph Thruxton set up on the Dyno with a TuneBoy. The adjustments that can be made throughout the rev range and throttle positions to get a spot on Air Flow Ratio realy do...
Forum: Orange Crush 02-05-2009, 09:42 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 905
Posted By howl
Glowing exhaust pipe ?

Hi
I've just been out to wash the summer bugs off the 990 and as I dried it off I had it ticking over for about 5 mins max and noticed the rear pipe which does a loop by the swing arm glowing...
Forum: Orange Crush 11-14-2008, 11:47 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 782
Posted By howl
Hi Mate You could call Venhill at Dorking...

Hi Mate
You could call Venhill at Dorking Surrey, they can make you cables up longer if you send them your old ones to copy . That way you can keep your throttle up the right way and keep the water...
Forum: Orange Crush 08-26-2008, 09:14 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 656
Posted By howl
Talking Thank you .

Thank you .
Forum: Orange Crush 08-24-2008, 02:32 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 656
Posted By howl
Thumb 990 Adv Derestriction help

Hi All
I read somewhere on here that the 990 is restricted in the first 3 gears and it could be bypassed by isolating a few wires . I was unable to find the thread so if anybody knows please let...
Forum: Orange Crush 08-24-2008, 02:05 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 14,242
Posted By howl
http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii208/howl_phot...

http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii208/howl_photos/CopyofIMG_1539.jpg
Hi I fitted the std KTM MX high guard with vent holes drilled in it and the std brace , SX80 fork guards and had no problems...
Forum: Orange Crush 03-05-2008, 07:50 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,049
Posted By howl
Laugh Hi Yes mid throttle starts to pull more cable to...

Hi Yes mid throttle starts to pull more cable to make up for the low pull at the lower position ,so a little movement = lots of power :ricky .
The G2 is the same diameter as the std twist grip so...
Forum: Orange Crush 03-04-2008, 10:25 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,049
Posted By howl
Thumb Hi I also have fitted that cam on my 990 adv and...

Hi I also have fitted that cam on my 990 adv and I too had found it calmed the bike down at low throttle ,a lot better at junctions and mini roundabouts ,saves a lot of clutch slipping ,goes like...
Forum: Orange Crush 12-20-2007, 08:41 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,818
Posted By howl
Hi I'm 5'6 ,I use the foot peg to get on, with...

Hi I'm 5'6 ,I use the foot peg to get on, with the bike on side stand and a hand on the front brake otherwise I'll think I would put my hip out. If I take the missis on the back I have to find a curb...
Forum: Orange Crush 12-06-2007, 10:26 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,234
Posted By howl
Talking Hi Welcome to the group. I ride with a Shoei...

Hi Welcome to the group. I ride with a Shoei RX900 most of the time and it is much quieter then my Airoh or a MX helmet with goggles ,on long trips I use ear plugs and can still hear the Akras and...
Forum: Orange Crush 12-04-2007, 10:51 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,747
Posted By howl
Hi Why don't you both go down to your local KTM...

Hi Why don't you both go down to your local KTM dealer and take out a 990 Adventure for a few hours ? A Blue S model looks better but you need to be tall to touch the ground. I did find my 990 a bit...
Forum: Orange Crush 08-29-2007, 12:42 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,074
Posted By howl
Akras

Hi
I cut 3 or 4 inches off my inserts,just been to the shed to check but I must have put them somewhere safe .Anyway you will not make it sound tinny.
I also found them too loud witout them and...
Forum: Orange Crush 08-28-2007, 10:31 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 647
Posted By howl
Enduro Fender

Hi I fitted the std KTM enduro/MX fender to my 990 .I have a KTM brace to fit as it does move a little over 120 mph but other than that its fine .
Forum: Orange Crush 08-28-2007, 10:12 AM
Replies: 201
Views: 29,144
Posted By howl
Garmin on a RAM mount

Hi
I have my Garmin mounted on a RAM round base unit bolted on the dash with a short arm on tho the cradle .The cable has been fed through a drilled hole behind the base out of sight. The audio...
Forum: Orange Crush 06-17-2007, 10:41 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,116
Posted By howl
Hi Aurel

Hi Aurel
Where did you spot the bike ? As we've been down to the Catalan moto GP riding through France but we could not work out where you took the picture ,Small world Ah ?
Forum: Orange Crush 05-20-2007, 10:26 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,279
Posted By howl
Thanks

Thank you all that replied so quickley. I'll go and do the strap mod after tea. No more burnt fingers for me !
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