My KTM 950 Story....lots of pics! - Page 112

Pyndon · 08-19-2012, 10:40 AM

Well, after almost 20,000miles without touching the bike other that fitting new suspension and using it on a daily basis it was getting in need of some TLC. The decision to get on top of it came when the oil pressure sensor switch failed and resulted in oil spewing out all over the engine through the pressure switch. So today, I tore it down and fixed it all up.

Service, general maintenance, engine once over and fixed all the broken bits. I've struggled finding the time to do this since my decision to do The Dakar in January so a weekend without racing was a perfect opportunity.

Incidentally, I always write down the valve clearances every time I do them and they had not moved a jot....perfect. This engine amazes me.

Right, back to it. I've got some race bikes to service. Happy the old love is back in action, I even washed it......first time in about a year!

Pyn

NordieBoy · 08-19-2012, 04:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pyndon

I even washed it......first time in about a year!

It'll rust now without the protective "patina"...

Pete640 · 08-20-2012, 04:53 AM

Right, listen up folks. This was a pretty massive undertaking to get it all sorted with the machining required etc. If I can get 5 people genuinely interested, I will put a price together for complete sets of 320mm suspension. Because I do not have the time to do this (with my Dakar effort etc.) I will work with my long standing suspension guy (who incidentally is building my Dakar suspension) to pull the price and kit together to make this happen. We have all the detailed drawings and part numbers required to make it happen. We will probably do it as a sale only, no exchange. I.e. you buy the suspension complete from us and then sell your suspension after if you wish. Easier than people being without suspension and time pressures etc.

Let me know your thoughts all.[/QUOTE]

Im in - pls keep me in the loop on this one. PM preferred.

Pyndon · 08-20-2012, 02:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pete640

Im in - pls keep me in the loop on this one. PM preferred.

There's a set for sale in flea market. I have no time to do any more. First come first served on this set.

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=814459

Shipped anywhere in the world.

Pete640 · 08-20-2012, 06:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pyndon

There's a set for sale in flea market. I have no time to do any more. First come first served on this set.

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=814459

Shipped anywhere in the world.

Last PM I thought you had someone in the US for that set????

Pyndon · 08-21-2012, 05:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pete640

Last PM I thought you had someone in the US for that set????

It's still on Flea Market.....until the cash is in the bank, the suspension is available. Like I said, first come first served. No money no suspension.

Pyn

TA-Zappa · 08-21-2012, 08:32 AM

Hope you get the suspension sold, would have loved to buy them but saving money for something more enduro oriented at the moment.

Good luck with the Dakar, saw your video and it was amazing!

Cheers,
Zappa

Stumpalump · 08-21-2012, 06:39 PM

Did water in the swing arm freeze and cause those cracks you had a while back?

Pyndon · 08-22-2012, 04:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stumpalump

Did water in the swing arm freeze and cause those cracks you had a while back?

No, it was fatigue.

rossguzzi · 10-26-2012, 10:31 PM

Wow, just joined in the big Kato family. Read the first 6 pages of this thread and then the last. (there is a lot !)

Good luck with the Dakar, what a big apple you are biting into. I am in awe !

I just got a 03 950 Adv S. It needs a bit of TLC but is basicly ok. Although reading one of your last post re oil leak, mine is doing same. Hope it is just oil sensor.

I have been a dirt rider many years ago (Montessa etc) then road mostly Italian Ducati etc, but for the last 7 years Aprilia v twin road riding. (also DR400 Yamy then KTM 450 EXC for dirt)

One thing I am curious about, the 950 vibrates a lot more than my Tuono thru the revs. The Kato is fairly stock and is going in for valve check and throttle balance etc. Can I expect to get it relativley smooth?
I may get a jet kit installed to. I had a JD kit for the 450. Is this the brand of kit I should get for the 950? She pops quite a bit on the decel. Oh it has KTM slip ons by Gualdi (Any good?)

I also have no low fuel light. Any suggestions?

I promise I will take some pics of the bike and post in proper threads from now on. I just got carried away with this thread!

Cheers, and I am sure I will be here for some time. Love the bike so far :)

Pyndon · 11-11-2012, 12:59 AM

Deadly99 · 11-11-2012, 05:57 AM

Giver

Katoom119 · 11-11-2012, 07:47 AM

Because of this thread I did my own WP rebuild. I'd never broken into an engine further than the oil drain plug and I got it working again.

Because of this thread I'm headed to Alaska next summer with the confidence to fix just about anything I might run across.

Because of this thread I'm going to run this engine until it blows, then fix it. (or buy a SuperDuke one from you...)

Thank you.

Enjoy the Dakar. Take pictures. Have fun. Drink beer. Then write a report when you get back.

But finish this one. Last I read from the Baja race, you were passed out on your bike waiting to get to the mainland.

Pete640 · 11-13-2012, 06:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TA-Zappa

Hope you get the suspension sold, would have loved to buy them but saving money for something more enduro oriented at the moment.

Good luck with the Dakar, saw your video and it was amazing!

Cheers,
Zappa

Yep. It sold...

Tbone · 11-13-2012, 09:13 AM

I still remember when you bought this from Steverino. Man I thought you were nuts!

08-19-2012, 10:40 AM	#1666
Pyndon ^OP Beastly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2006 Location: Somewhere on two wheels!! Oddometer: 2,233	Time for some TLC. Well, after almost 20,000miles without touching the bike other that fitting new suspension and using it on a daily basis it was getting in need of some TLC. The decision to get on top of it came when the oil pressure sensor switch failed and resulted in oil spewing out all over the engine through the pressure switch. So today, I tore it down and fixed it all up. Service, general maintenance, engine once over and fixed all the broken bits. I've struggled finding the time to do this since my decision to do The Dakar in January so a weekend without racing was a perfect opportunity. Incidentally, I always write down the valve clearances every time I do them and they had not moved a jot....perfect. This engine amazes me. Right, back to it. I've got some race bikes to service. Happy the old love is back in action, I even washed it......first time in about a year! Pyn __________________ Pyn 2013 Dakar swag available here, your support is hugely appreciated: http://www.lyndonposkittracing.com/support-lyndon/support-packages/ Please visit my web-site / blog www.lyndonposkittracing.com You can also look me up on Facebook or Twitter.

08-20-2012, 04:53 AM	#1668
Pete640 I hate sand....... Joined: Nov 2008 Location: Sanding something in the shed... Oddometer: 1,102	Right, listen up folks. This was a pretty massive undertaking to get it all sorted with the machining required etc. If I can get 5 people genuinely interested, I will put a price together for complete sets of 320mm suspension. Because I do not have the time to do this (with my Dakar effort etc.) I will work with my long standing suspension guy (who incidentally is building my Dakar suspension) to pull the price and kit together to make this happen. We have all the detailed drawings and part numbers required to make it happen. We will probably do it as a sale only, no exchange. I.e. you buy the suspension complete from us and then sell your suspension after if you wish. Easier than people being without suspension and time pressures etc. Let me know your thoughts all.[/QUOTE] Im in - pls keep me in the loop on this one. PM preferred. __________________ Pete For those who sit at home and dream - let them... Meoni 03 950 Adventure RR - aux tanks and other bling http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=611461

08-21-2012, 08:32 AM	#1672
TA-Zappa Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Nov 2004 Location: Stockholm, Sweden Oddometer: 136	Hope you get the suspension sold, would have loved to buy them but saving money for something more enduro oriented at the moment. Good luck with the Dakar, saw your video and it was amazing! Cheers, Zappa __________________ '09 250 EXC-F SixDays - 175h '05 950 Adv S - 72000km '98 XL600V Transalp - 86000km - SOLD

08-21-2012, 06:39 PM	#1673
Stumpalump Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2010 Oddometer: 122	Did water in the swing arm freeze and cause those cracks you had a while back? __________________ KTM 950A Rokon 2X2 Montesa 315R trials KTM 200 EXC. XR400

10-26-2012, 10:31 PM	#1675
rossguzzi Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2012 Location: Bottom left hand side of OZ Oddometer: 243	Wow, just joined in the big Kato family. Read the first 6 pages of this thread and then the last. (there is a lot !) Good luck with the Dakar, what a big apple you are biting into. I am in awe ! I just got a 03 950 Adv S. It needs a bit of TLC but is basicly ok. Although reading one of your last post re oil leak, mine is doing same. Hope it is just oil sensor. I have been a dirt rider many years ago (Montessa etc) then road mostly Italian Ducati etc, but for the last 7 years Aprilia v twin road riding. (also DR400 Yamy then KTM 450 EXC for dirt) One thing I am curious about, the 950 vibrates a lot more than my Tuono thru the revs. The Kato is fairly stock and is going in for valve check and throttle balance etc. Can I expect to get it relativley smooth? I may get a jet kit installed to. I had a JD kit for the 450. Is this the brand of kit I should get for the 950? She pops quite a bit on the decel. Oh it has KTM slip ons by Gualdi (Any good?) I also have no low fuel light. Any suggestions? I promise I will take some pics of the bike and post in proper threads from now on. I just got carried away with this thread! Cheers, and I am sure I will be here for some time. Love the bike so far :) rossguzzi screwed with this post 10-26-2012 at 11:37 PM

11-11-2012, 12:59 AM	#1676
Pyndon ^OP Beastly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2006 Location: Somewhere on two wheels!! Oddometer: 2,233	__________________ Pyn 2013 Dakar swag available here, your support is hugely appreciated: http://www.lyndonposkittracing.com/support-lyndon/support-packages/ Please visit my web-site / blog www.lyndonposkittracing.com You can also look me up on Facebook or Twitter.

11-11-2012, 05:57 AM	#1677
Deadly99 Fast and Far Joined: Apr 2008 Location: Merrickville, Canada Oddometer: 6,829	Giver __________________ *www.GravelTravel.ca Canadas Source For Overland Routes* Tales From The Bivouac Rally Print Publications *TCAT Trans Canadian Adventure Trail 15, 000 km GPS route across Canada*

11-11-2012, 07:47 AM	#1678
Katoom119 Mmmm....Orange Kool-aid Joined: Jun 2007 Location: Charlotte School of Law Library..... Oddometer: 1,541	Because of this thread I did my own WP rebuild. I'd never broken into an engine further than the oil drain plug and I got it working again. Because of this thread I'm headed to Alaska next summer with the confidence to fix just about anything I might run across. Because of this thread I'm going to run this engine until it blows, then fix it. (or buy a SuperDuke one from you...) Thank you. Enjoy the Dakar. Take pictures. Have fun. Drink beer. Then write a report when you get back. But finish this one. Last I read from the Baja race, you were passed out on your bike waiting to get to the mainland. __________________ Those who dance are considered crazy by those who do not hear the music. I am not the same having seen the moon shine on the other side of the world. - Radmacher 5 Cylinders vs. Moab..........My East Tennessee

11-13-2012, 09:13 AM	#1680
Tbone off-ramp slayer Joined: Dec 2003 Location: Tampa Oddometer: 4,027	I still remember when you bought this from Steverino. Man I thought you were nuts!

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