Forum: Orange Crush
05-01-2013, 12:30 AM
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Facet's recommendation is a general...
Facet's recommendation is a general recommendation. It does not relate specifically to the 950 Adventure. The OE filter in the fuel tap is fine enough to protect the Facet pump, so there is no need...
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Forum: Orange Crush
04-30-2013, 10:12 AM
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Replies: 24
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Forum: Orange Crush
04-25-2013, 12:04 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,130
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Forum: Orange Crush
04-19-2013, 03:47 AM
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Replies: 15
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I use 10w60 and am happy with it. My engine...
I use 10w60 and am happy with it. My engine seems to be quieter at high ambient temparatures.
Last summer it was noticably quieter (especially immediatly after starting) than two other KTM 950...
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Forum: Orange Crush
04-06-2013, 12:49 PM
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Replies: 16
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Forum: Orange Crush
03-27-2013, 10:53 AM
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Replies: 5
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You can hold the shaft by applying the rear...
You can hold the shaft by applying the rear brake, when in gear. You could also block the rear brake by inserting a soft metal (aluminium or copper) bar through one of the holes in the disc. Don't be...
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Forum: Orange Crush
03-19-2013, 07:53 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 708
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Forum: Orange Crush
03-15-2013, 12:16 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 335
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Forum: Orange Crush
03-15-2013, 11:25 AM
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Replies: 6
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Forum: Orange Crush
03-15-2013, 10:35 AM
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Replies: 36
Views: 1,349
KTM do stipulate that the head nuts should be...
KTM do stipulate that the head nuts should be lubricated.
Are you saying that used head nuts and washers can give the wrong loading even if torqued correctly? I have read that once the zinc plating...
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Forum: Orange Crush
03-15-2013, 04:07 AM
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Replies: 36
Views: 1,349
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Forum: Orange Crush
03-14-2013, 10:43 AM
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Replies: 36
Views: 1,349
Why do we need to use new nuts and washers? It...
Why do we need to use new nuts and washers? It does not say to do so in the manual. But they are supplied in the complete gasket set. The M10 nuts are only tightened to 38Nm, which is not enough to...
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Forum: Orange Crush
03-14-2013, 06:11 AM
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Replies: 34
Views: 2,671
Don't be sad, my Soviet Brother!
My local...
Don't be sad, my Soviet Brother!
My local KTM dealer in Latvia (Motorats, is there a clue in the name?) agreed to carry out the 15,000 km service. When I got home, I checked to see if all was...
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Forum: Orange Crush
03-14-2013, 05:28 AM
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Replies: 36
Views: 1,349
I know of a 2004 950 ADV that had not had the...
I know of a 2004 950 ADV that had not had the head nut + washer upgrade carried out. At around 11,000 miles, it was discovered that one of the head gaskets was leaking. The KTM dealer carried out...
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Forum: Orange Crush
03-14-2013, 05:07 AM
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Replies: 70
Views: 3,872
Engine Stand
I made an engine stand from plywood scrap (I didn't have the material, tools or skill to make a metal one). I hate struggling with the motor, while trying to torque tight nuts etc.
It makes...
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Forum: Orange Crush
03-14-2013, 04:57 AM
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Replies: 70
Views: 3,872
Special Tools
Are you aware of the special tools that you'll need? For example:
* Ignition rotor puller (an M16 x 1.5 mm grub-screw + an M20 x 1.5 mm screw or bolt).
* A 46 mm socket for the big nut on the...
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Forum: Orange Crush
03-14-2013, 04:37 AM
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Replies: 70
Views: 3,872
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Forum: Orange Crush
03-12-2013, 07:27 AM
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Replies: 22
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No need to remove the battery. Many trickle...
No need to remove the battery. Many trickle chargers come with a harness (or it can be purchased separately) that have battery connections at one end, and a connection for the charger at the other...
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Forum: Orange Crush
03-12-2013, 05:39 AM
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Replies: 22
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Thats good advice.
Here in Latvia we get...
Thats good advice.
Here in Latvia we get down to -30 C (-22 F). My garage is unheated and uninsulated. Inside the garage the temperature can get to -20 C (-4 F). I've stored my KTM in this garage...
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Forum: Orange Crush
03-12-2013, 04:35 AM
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Replies: 70
Views: 3,872
I agree, but it only amounts to two piston...
I agree, but it only amounts to two piston circlips extra.
As Peanuts mentioned, you can get the cylinders off without removing the pistons from the cylinders - in fact, according to the manual,...
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Forum: Orange Crush
03-11-2013, 01:24 PM
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Replies: 5
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Squeal is vibration.
You can use any of the...
Squeal is vibration.
You can use any of the following methods to stop the squeal/vibration:
Copper-slip
Special anti-squeal compound
3M double-sided tape (as VW do)
Self adhesive aluminium...
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Forum: Orange Crush
03-11-2013, 12:21 PM
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Replies: 70
Views: 3,872
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Forum: Orange Crush
03-11-2013, 11:56 AM
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Replies: 118
Views: 6,818
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Forum: Orange Crush
03-11-2013, 08:05 AM
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That's right. As you are in Spain, I expect...
That's right. As you are in Spain, I expect you'll be able to find the bright green LHM+ (Liquid Hydraulic Mineral) fluid for Citroen car suspension (normally you can get it at the supermarket or...
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Forum: Orange Crush
03-11-2013, 07:14 AM
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Replies: 70
Views: 3,872
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Forum: Orange Crush
03-11-2013, 06:16 AM
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Replies: 118
Views: 6,818
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Forum: Orange Crush
03-11-2013, 05:25 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 567
I took a live from the main fuse, bottom right...
I took a live from the main fuse, bottom right side of engine (using an eye on the terminal: inner of the to fat cables with the red sleeves). I added a fuse immediately afterwards (empty clear box...
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Forum: Orange Crush
03-11-2013, 04:49 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 185
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Forum: Orange Crush
03-08-2013, 06:25 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 3,224
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Forum: Orange Crush
03-08-2013, 06:03 AM
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Replies: 3,263
Views: 721,042
Akrapovic
Thanks for the extra photos.
How much did the Akrapovic cost?
Was it an option, or did you buy it and have it changed for the OE pipe (i.e. do you have the OE pipe as well)?
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Forum: Orange Crush
03-08-2013, 05:49 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,127
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Forum: Orange Crush
03-08-2013, 04:25 AM
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Replies: 3,263
Views: 721,042
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Forum: Orange Crush
03-07-2013, 10:37 AM
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Replies: 118
Views: 6,818
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Forum: Orange Crush
03-07-2013, 07:06 AM
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Replies: 118
Views: 6,818
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Forum: Orange Crush
03-07-2013, 06:00 AM
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Replies: 118
Views: 6,818
By the way that the orange filter fits over the...
By the way that the orange filter fits over the yellow one, It looks as if not all the air will be double-filtered - i.e. some of the induction air will be able to pass through the yellow, without...
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Forum: Orange Crush
03-06-2013, 02:42 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,127
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Forum: Orange Crush
03-04-2013, 05:40 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 2,208
Yes, I'm sure it's a 2004.
You can be 100%...
Yes, I'm sure it's a 2004.
You can be 100% when you check the engine number and VIN:
Engine
04 600 xxxxx is a 2004 Adventure
05 600 xxxxx is a 2005 Adventure
VIN
Look for the number...
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Forum: Orange Crush
03-01-2013, 05:46 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 2,208
Thanks for the link.
Your bikes looks like...
Thanks for the link.
Your bikes looks like a 2004: seat (by 2005 they had a stepped seat) and the heat shield (looks as if yours stops at the frame - 2005s extended back further).
If you're...
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Forum: Orange Crush
03-01-2013, 03:37 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 742
Fuel line O-rings
The O-rings that seal the brass fuel inlet stubs/carb often fail if disturbed. KTM only supply them in the very expensive gasket kit. They're an odd size, so it makes sense to get them from our...
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Forum: Orange Crush
02-28-2013, 03:12 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 2,208
I note that you have a 2005 ADV, but can you...
I note that you have a 2005 ADV, but can you confirm that it's the 210 mm suspension travel, rather than the 230 mm version. I ask because US bikes, an sometimes UK bikes, can be upto a year out...
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