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Forum: Thumpers 05-16-2013, 08:45 AM
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Posted By dwayne
It's NOT an oil level sensor (you mentioned "low...

It's NOT an oil level sensor (you mentioned "low oil") it's an oil pressure sensor. It is possible to maintain oil pressure with less oil than the "full line" BUT if you have a low oil pressure...
Forum: Thumpers 05-13-2013, 06:34 AM
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Posted By dwayne
This is exactly how it is for me. I had to be...

This is exactly how it is for me. I had to be careful after the front end conversion, the cable routing I chose opened the throttle just ever so little when at full lock (I retained my steering lock,...
Forum: Thumpers 05-03-2013, 12:12 PM
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Posted By dwayne
You are totally correct assuming that your sag is...

You are totally correct assuming that your sag is somewhat close to start with. For the valve stack to work correctly you need to start with the shock (or fork) in the correct part of the stroke. ...
Forum: Thumpers 05-03-2013, 10:38 AM
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Posted By dwayne
I have 4 bikes... I still did the conversion...

I have 4 bikes... I still did the conversion there are other factors as well like having a KTM 250 2T doesn't do you any good when you want to Traverse Tin Cup or Mosquito pass fully loaded on an...
Forum: Thumpers 05-03-2013, 09:48 AM
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Posted By dwayne
Suspension is expensive. Plan on it if you want...

Suspension is expensive. Plan on it if you want to ride your bike for more than 40K miles. By then ou will need a shock rebuild that could easily go north of $300. And you still have the stock...
Forum: Thumpers 05-01-2013, 11:30 AM
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Posted By dwayne
My limited understanding of suspension is as...

My limited understanding of suspension is as follows:

weight compensation is done primarily with spring rate (spring force, progressive winding, preload etc are all ways of attempting to get a...
Forum: Thumpers 04-29-2013, 10:50 AM
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Posted By dwayne
Could it be that the O2 sensor is faulty? Have...

Could it be that the O2 sensor is faulty? Have you ever replaced the fuel filter/regulator? I have started to ride with a filter/regulator packed after as I am about 20,000 miles past the...
Forum: Canada 04-29-2013, 10:27 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,108
Posted By dwayne
I forgot about the cell phone thing. In fact in...

I forgot about the cell phone thing. In fact in Canada it is perfectly legal to photograph or film a police officer performing their duties, and the police etc. have no rights to seize, or force you...
Forum: Canada 04-22-2013, 03:29 PM
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Posted By dwayne
A corners ruling of homicide is very different...

A corners ruling of homicide is very different than a court ruling the same. It does not imply blame or guilt. It is very common for the determination in an inquest to take years.

I think in...
Forum: Canada 04-16-2013, 04:11 PM
Replies: 43
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Posted By dwayne
It's always good to go back to the legislation. ...

It's always good to go back to the legislation.

Having said that if the OP was standing on the pegs, he was clearly not "seated astride". I wouldn't pin a lot of hope on a judge being...
Forum: Canada 04-16-2013, 09:14 AM
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Posted By dwayne
Is Vern still in Red Deer? He is usually up for...

Is Vern still in Red Deer? He is usually up for something.
Forum: Canada 04-16-2013, 09:13 AM
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Posted By dwayne
I know the RMDRA do guided dirt bike rides, and I...

I know the RMDRA do guided dirt bike rides, and I might try a little harder to get into that this year. I don't think it happened last year, but there used to be a group of regulars who picked a...
Forum: Thumpers 04-16-2013, 09:06 AM
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Posted By dwayne
You can get 10 lbs (about 4.5 Kg) just by going...

You can get 10 lbs (about 4.5 Kg) just by going to an aftermarket exhaust, a couple of pounds by using a smaller gel battery, maybe a pound with a front fender conversion, another five by removing...
Forum: Thumpers 04-16-2013, 08:58 AM
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Posted By dwayne
We are very similar in use and size. I have...

We are very similar in use and size.

I have a set of KTM 50mm Extreme conventional forks on my bike and Ohlins out back. I love it, but I need to spring the front a little more stiffly. I was...
Forum: Canada 04-15-2013, 10:10 AM
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Posted By dwayne
Any word on weekly weeknight rides at Mclean this...

Any word on weekly weeknight rides at Mclean this year?
Forum: Thumpers 04-15-2013, 10:06 AM
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Posted By dwayne
Point of interest. Most find that the bike runs...

Point of interest. Most find that the bike runs better and more efficiently on regular. If you read your manual and see the "high" octane number you MUST also real the measurement method (MON vs...
Forum: Thumpers 03-19-2013, 06:44 AM
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Posted By dwayne
You need to find the specs for the overall...

You need to find the specs for the overall installed height of the tire/rim combo and divide the difference from stock by two.As gravel seeker mentioned the number is an aspect ratio, but even then...
Forum: Thumpers 03-18-2013, 08:55 PM
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Posted By dwayne
If the tire is the same height (overall,...

If the tire is the same height (overall, installed) you will not see any Increase in ride height, no matter what wheel diameter you have.

Selection is a major reason to go to an 18".
Forum: Thumpers 03-18-2013, 10:37 AM
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Posted By dwayne
I have the Touratech's and they are fine, but the...

I have the Touratech's and they are fine, but the really big improvement is the relocation or repositioning of the pegs. And yes the kit is too expensive.

I find the stock position is very...
Forum: Canada 03-17-2013, 03:41 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,503
Posted By dwayne
Here's where it gets really screwy. We ride...

Here's where it gets really screwy.

We ride our bike on Ghost Resevoir when it's frozen. the co have stopped and looked at reg/ins. However one peace officer said that the actual regulation and...
Forum: Thumpers 03-15-2013, 05:07 PM
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Posted By dwayne
You're not going to gain much height with an 18"...

You're not going to gain much height with an 18" vs 17". On the face of it, it looks like 1", but only a 1/2" that is below the axle. Even less, because typically the overall height of the tires...
Forum: Thumpers 03-14-2013, 10:51 AM
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Posted By dwayne
by brake stand, do you mean kick stand? ...

by brake stand, do you mean kick stand?

Has anyone ever cracked a bracket this way, 'cause I was temped to try this but chickened out.
Forum: Face plant 03-13-2013, 11:14 AM
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Posted By dwayne
Yep, sometimes you just need to accept the little...

Yep, sometimes you just need to accept the little crash instead of the big one.
Forum: Face plant 03-13-2013, 09:18 AM
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Views: 73,350
Posted By dwayne
Don't be an ass. I don't cover the clutch and...

Don't be an ass. I don't cover the clutch and brake at 12 mph on a pool table level trail. I don't cover them on the highway at all times (like the noted exceptions above), but I do pick my moments...
Forum: Thumpers 03-11-2013, 04:21 PM
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Posted By dwayne
http://www.mcmaster.com/#sealing-rings/=lu5ngg

http://www.mcmaster.com/#sealing-rings/=lu5ngg
Forum: Thumpers 03-11-2013, 12:48 PM
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Posted By dwayne
On my KTM it just sits there, the fork tube keeps...

On my KTM it just sits there, the fork tube keeps it from spinning. There should be enough compression from torquing the axle bolt to keep it from rotating.
Forum: Thumpers 03-11-2013, 12:44 PM
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Posted By dwayne
hmmmm maybe you can find a dust seal with...

hmmmm


maybe you can find a dust seal with the aprilia OD and the BMW ID from a Mcmaster Carr type place? Worst case, if you use 2RS bearings, you probably don't need the seal all that badly.
...
Forum: Thumpers 03-11-2013, 12:24 PM
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Posted By dwayne
maybe I'm not getting it, but what if you just...

maybe I'm not getting it, but what if you just replace the bearing, seal, lock (snap) ring and inner spacer (if needed) with BMW items. They are all fairly inexpensive wear items...
Forum: Canada 03-05-2013, 03:37 PM
Replies: 3,368
Views: 248,342
Posted By dwayne
Juan's was pretty good Mexican (in the middle of...

Juan's was pretty good Mexican (in the middle of town) I thought the Brewery had really good food...and the beer wasn't bad either. There were alot of locals at Juan's.
Forum: Thumpers 03-05-2013, 03:33 PM
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Posted By dwayne
yup, my old KTM has exactly that...so does my old...

yup, my old KTM has exactly that...so does my old Concours
Forum: Canada 03-05-2013, 07:35 AM
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Posted By dwayne
We did the rim counter clockwise and there were a...

We did the rim counter clockwise and there were a few corners on the last third that could have been pretty intresting at speed...

Having ridden Moab a few times I learned the value of riding...
Forum: Thumpers 02-27-2013, 02:41 PM
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Posted By dwayne
You use a thinner section when using steel, looks...

You use a thinner section when using steel, looks can be deceiving. Aluminum's strength to weight ratio is better than steel, but it strength to thickness ratio is shockingly poor compared to steel....
Forum: Thumpers 02-27-2013, 02:31 PM
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Posted By dwayne
With regards to the cush drive I agree...

With regards to the cush drive I agree completely. Especially for a bike that is ridden on pavement where there isn't a lot of wheel spin/slip. Having said that KTM cush drives wheels will bolt on...
Forum: Thumpers 02-20-2013, 04:17 PM
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Posted By dwayne
With the F650gs the biggest advantage of an...

With the F650gs the biggest advantage of an after-market exhaust is a substantial weight savings in a decidedly "uncentralized" location on the bike.
Forum: Thumpers 02-20-2013, 04:11 PM
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Posted By dwayne
One more advantage, the air cleaner stays way...

One more advantage, the air cleaner stays way cleaner on dusty roads on the Dakar because it is mounted behind the headlight as opposed to just in front of the rear wheel. I usually ride "sweep"...
Forum: Thumpers 02-19-2013, 09:06 AM
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Posted By dwayne
The clanking could be explained by the auto...

The clanking could be explained by the auto decompressor, but 10-15 seconds (was it 10 - 15 seconds or did is seem like 10 - 15 seconds?) seems kinda long.

Prior to this event, besides the leak,...
Forum: Thumpers 02-17-2013, 10:33 PM
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Posted By dwayne
The sensor is on the right hand side behind the...

The sensor is on the right hand side behind the cylinder kina above the sprocket. You won't do anymore damage running it for a few seconds than might have already been done, and by the sounds of it...
Forum: Thumpers 02-16-2013, 10:44 PM
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Posted By dwayne
Not only would a sensor leak show up like that,...

Not only would a sensor leak show up like that, it could also cause the oil light to illuminate.
Forum: Thumpers 02-16-2013, 03:07 PM
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Posted By dwayne
Is it possible for the tower shaft that goes into...

Is it possible for the tower shaft that goes into the case has been over rotated?
Forum: Thumpers 02-15-2013, 11:53 AM
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Posted By dwayne
You could check Max BMW's online parts diagrams...

You could check Max BMW's online parts diagrams and compare part numbers for the output shafts on each bike? If the PN's are the same it's a no brainer.

Edit: Just checked PN no matchy. The...
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