Forum: Orange Crush
03-03-2013, 08:15 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 827
Thanks guys I appreciate the input. I was...
Thanks guys I appreciate the input. I was leaning towards replacing them anyway but just needed a little confirmation I guess. I would rather spend the money now than break down on the road.
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Forum: Orange Crush
03-02-2013, 07:06 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 827
Chain/sprocket life expectancy?
Can anyone give me an estimate on what when/how often I should change the chain/sprocket(s)? I use my 990 for mostly road riding/touring and the occasional dirt road though I sometimes ride in the...
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Forum: Orange Crush
12-30-2012, 06:19 PM
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Replies: 48
Views: 4,339
I was finally able to fit the tanks back on the...
I was finally able to fit the tanks back on the bike. I used a dremel tool and extended the hole in the top plate down about a 1/2 inch to 3/4 inch. I still had to keep the top bolt very loose and...
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Forum: Orange Crush
12-24-2012, 03:03 PM
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Replies: 48
Views: 4,339
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Forum: Orange Crush
12-23-2012, 06:00 PM
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Replies: 48
Views: 4,339
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Forum: Orange Crush
12-23-2012, 11:37 AM
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Replies: 48
Views: 4,339
I have tried using a jack to push up on the...
I have tried using a jack to push up on the bottom of the tank and I can almost get it high enough but the problem is that I cannot get it to move back towards the rear of the bike and the only way I...
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Forum: Orange Crush
12-23-2012, 10:51 AM
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Replies: 48
Views: 4,339
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Forum: Orange Crush
12-23-2012, 10:28 AM
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Replies: 48
Views: 4,339
Would using a hair dryer to push warm air into...
Would using a hair dryer to push warm air into the empty tank make it shrink? I thought about hooking up a hair dryer so that it blows warm air into the tank in the hope that it would shrink the...
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Forum: Orange Crush
12-22-2012, 07:23 PM
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Replies: 48
Views: 4,339
Thanks guys for all your replys. I had to stop...
Thanks guys for all your replys. I had to stop for the evening or I was going to blow a fuse. Two hours trying to make it work and no success so I will see what I can do in the morning. I am just...
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Forum: Orange Crush
12-22-2012, 03:03 PM
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Replies: 48
Views: 4,339
Expanded tanks
Can someone give me some ideas on how to reinstall expanded gas tanks?
I took both tanks off to do maintenance on the 990 about a month ago. I drained both tanks and left the tanks open so they...
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Forum: Orange Crush
11-25-2012, 12:39 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 288
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Forum: Orange Crush
11-25-2012, 11:02 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 288
Fuel filter replacement question?
I am in the middle of servicing the fuel pump on my 2010 990 Adventure. I ordered the replacement filters for the pump and so far so good. I removed the old screen filter from the pump no problem...
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Forum: Orange Crush
10-31-2012, 05:42 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 714
Thanks to everyone for your help. I ordered the...
Thanks to everyone for your help. I ordered the part from cheapcyclepart.com and it was on back order until December. I was notified today the part has shipped so I should see it in about a week. ...
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Forum: Orange Crush
10-12-2012, 08:45 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 714
Problems finding parts?
Ok, here goes. Long story from several other threads but the short of it is I think my ignition switch/barrel is going bad. I can't say for sure because I cannot pry it open to try and service it(I...
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Forum: Orange Crush
10-12-2012, 10:37 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 298
insert ignition lock
Does anyone know where to find part number 60111066050(insert ignition lock)? I cannot find one in stock anywhere and apparently will not be available from KTM until December.
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Forum: Orange Crush
10-10-2012, 06:43 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,303
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Forum: Orange Crush
10-09-2012, 07:32 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,303
The battery is new. Does anyone know where I...
The battery is new. Does anyone know where I could purchase only the lower portion of the ignition barrel if that is the issue? I read somewhere that part could be purchased separate from the...
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Forum: Orange Crush
10-09-2012, 05:22 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,303
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Forum: Orange Crush
10-09-2012, 04:56 PM
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Replies: 64
Views: 5,317
I may be having a similar problem. Is it...
I may be having a similar problem. Is it possible for the wires coming out of the bottom of the ignition column/barrel to be broken/partially broken inside each wires respective insulation? Each...
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Forum: Orange Crush
10-07-2012, 06:42 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,303
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Forum: Orange Crush
10-07-2012, 06:38 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,169
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Forum: Orange Crush
10-07-2012, 12:57 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,303
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Forum: Orange Crush
10-07-2012, 12:46 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,169
Dielectric Grease?
Is it advisable to place dielectric grease in the electrical connections on the main relay where the adapters connect together? I am troubleshooting the electrics from when the bike died earlier in...
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Forum: Orange Crush
10-03-2012, 05:42 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,258
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Forum: Orange Crush
10-02-2012, 04:32 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,303
Thanks for your responses. Nope, no water...
Thanks for your responses. Nope, no water crossings. First decent ride on it for several months due to shoulder surgery. I will start taking her apart this weekend and see what I find.
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Forum: Orange Crush
10-02-2012, 10:13 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,303
Bike died while riding it today.
I could use some help if anyone has any ideas. I was riding my 2010 KTM Adventure(20,500 miles) to work this morning and everthing was working great. I was traveling over an overpass about to make...
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Forum: Ride reports
09-20-2012, 06:39 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 989
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Forum: Americas
01-24-2012, 06:41 PM
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Replies: 49
Views: 2,977
Marc,
I left at the end of May 2011 from...
Marc,
I left at the end of May 2011 from Houston, TX area and did a five week trip to Alaska and returning to Houston area the week before July 4. About 10,000 miles round trip. I experienced...
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Forum: Orange Crush
06-25-2011, 09:20 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 2,264
Ok guys, thanks for your help. I had the front...
Ok guys, thanks for your help. I had the front tire balanced for the third time and I believe it is correct now. That along with making out the front tire pressure has helped. I have continued my...
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Forum: Orange Crush
06-05-2011, 03:58 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 2,264
Aquanot - If I can't get the problem resolved...
Aquanot - If I can't get the problem resolved here Montana I may consider heading to Seattle for some help. Since it would be closer for me to go your direction(and maybe just do the reverse route I...
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Forum: Orange Crush
06-05-2011, 02:06 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 2,264
I don't get it. I am running the tires at the...
I don't get it. I am running the tires at the recommended air pressure for fully loaded(35 front/41 rear). I think the front scorpion is rated at 45 max cold so don't know what that would be when...
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Forum: Orange Crush
06-03-2011, 04:42 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 2,264
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Forum: Orange Crush
06-02-2011, 07:00 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 2,264
Ten five - thks....I am in buffalo right...
Ten five - thks....I am in buffalo right now.....I just went out and chkd the suspension settings and some were set for comfort and only rebound set for fully loaded......I set them all for fully...
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Forum: Orange Crush
06-02-2011, 05:30 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 2,264
front tire hop or bounce......help
I am currently enroute to Alaska from Houston and am now in Wyoming. While traveling and fully loaded the bike has developed a hop or bounce in the front wheel/tire between 30 and 45 mph. I had the...
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Forum: Orange Crush
05-02-2011, 04:52 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,433
Catalina38 -
When you said you tapped into...
Catalina38 -
When you said you tapped into the 12v outlet wires for the gps what do you mean? I know this sounds simplistic but I was hoping not to have to splice any wires. I was hoping there...
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Forum: Orange Crush
05-01-2011, 07:48 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,433
I'm in the same boat. I disconnected the...
I'm in the same boat. I disconnected the cigarette plug on the dash of my '10 990 and used the wires that were connected to it to power my Zumo. The other one(switched) I used to connect my heated...
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Forum: Orange Crush
04-07-2011, 06:54 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 301
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Forum: Orange Crush
04-07-2011, 06:16 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 301
Sprocket/Countersprocket gearing question?
Can someone tell me if 16/42 is the standard for 2010 990 Adventure straight from the factory? I thought I read in the manual it was but not sure. I'm about to replace the sprocket/counter...
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Forum: Orange Crush
03-26-2011, 03:12 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 348
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Forum: Orange Crush
03-26-2011, 01:08 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 348
How to remove "nut" inside throttle grip?
I'm trying to install my ktm geated grips and a kaoko throttle lock but am unable to remove the "nut" inside the right side of the handlebar. I've taken the grip off and can remove the bolt but the...
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