KTM - LC4 Round the World ADVenturization

[gunnerbuck]

Originally Posted by rtwpaul

the 28 liter was the option i was going to go with, but may have to relocate and reweld the mounts or use spaces as it is made for the FCR carb not the BST...once i get it i will know for sure, i'll also be adding a 1 gallon (3.78liter) rotopax to the rear opposite the exhaust can and use the mounting structure to additionally add strength and structure to the sub frame

I'm pretty sure any KTM brand tank that fits a 640 with a FCR will also fit a BST equipped bike... The FCR is actually a much bulkier carb, the only real difference will be cable routing... The BST routes the cables up through the frame and along the left side of the backbone under the tank... The FCR cables are best routed under the top y in the frame before it runs along the right side of the backbone... The BST does have the higher vacuum cap in the center but it should not be much of an issue...

Your tank mounts should be generic to all the LC 4 models, even the Adventure tank will mount up to your SXC, the only real difference is the Adventure has an extra brace that fits into an additional bushing slot that the A tank comes equipped with.... This brace also help protect the rads from getting crushed from a side hit...

What tank are you looking to get?

[rtwpaul]

Originally Posted by Droptarotter

Add the grease nipple on the left to grease the bearings in the frame as these bearings take a beating and will wear out quickly. They can also be hard to get out......................

got it, thats one for the list i hadn't read about

[rtwpaul]

Originally Posted by gunnerbuck

I'm pretty sure any KTM brand tank that fits a 640 with a FCR will also fit a BST equipped bike... The FCR is actually a much bulkier carb, the only real difference will be cable routing... The BST routes the cables up through the frame and along the right side of the backbone under the tank... The FCR cables are best routed under the top y in the frame before it runs along the left side of the backbone... The BST does have the higher vacuum cap in the center but it should not be much of an issue...

Your tank mounts should be generic to all the LC 4 models, even the Adventure tank will mount up to your SXC, the only real difference is the Adventure has an extra brace that fits into an additional bushing slot that the A tank comes equipped with.... This brace also help protect the rads from getting crushed from a side hit...

What tank are you looking to get?

this is the tank, the 27/28 liter



i'm not to bothered if i have to relocate any mounts on the frame, i had a motorcycle shop and built motorcycles for 17 years so none of that stuff intimidates me, if anything its fun and i am a welder as well...

i think the issue according to just gas tanks is the height of the carb, and if i can utilize any mounts on the frame that are not used they will be when i'm finished if they are useful, otherwise they will be gone

[gunnerbuck]

Originally Posted by rtwpaul

this is the tank, the 27/28 liter



i'm not to bothered if i have to relocate any mounts on the frame, i had a motorcycle shop and built motorcycles for 17 years so none of that stuff intimidates me, if anything its fun and i am a welder as well...

i think the issue according to just gas tanks is the height of the carb, and if i can utilize any mounts on the frame that are not used they will be when i'm finished if they are useful, otherwise they will be gone

That Safari tank looks to be the only big fuel option left on the market for the LC4... I guess the KTM 28 liter Rally tank isn't listed or available anymore ... I do know of an Adventure tank that was up for grabs but it may be sold now, I can inquire ... I also have a spare 640 A tank but they are not easy to find so it is a keeper...

You could always heat mold a depression in the Safari tank to fit the BST's Vacuum cap, it probably wouldn't take much...

[rtwpaul]

Originally Posted by gunnerbuck

That Safari tank looks to be the only big fuel option left on the market for the LC4... I guess the KTM 28 liter Rally tank isn't listed or available anymore ... I do know of an Adventure tank that was up for grabs but it may be sold now, I can inquire ... I also have a spare 640 A tank but they are not easy to find so it is a keeper...

You could always heat mold a depression in the Safari tank to fit the BST's Vacuum cap, it probably wouldn't take much...

let me know on the adventure tank, i am ready to buy right now if its still around and the price is right

[gunnerbuck]

Originally Posted by rtwpaul

let me know on the adventure tank, i am ready to buy right now if its still around and the price is right

I'll check on the status...

[Lc8grrr]

Originally Posted by rtwpaul

this is one of my things to do for sure, i have been looking at RAD manufacturing to make up a set of rims for me, little spendy but way cheaper than transmission replacement

I have a couple of Talon cush drive rear wheels but probably wouldnt use one on a ride like yours as the rubber inserts are a smallish O ring (maybe RAD use something better) The factory Rally bikes of Despres/Coma/Sala etc used a Talon front hub but a KTM OEM rear hub which uses the same rubbers as on a 640A or 950A. That to me says the OEM is much better for lots of abuse or lots of miles.

[Droptarotter]

Hey Gunner, if you are thinking of the Adventure tank from Ted in the Okanagan, I bought that the other day!

Sorry Paul, it's not available!

Cheers

[AdventureDave]

Originally Posted by rtwpaul

this is the tank, the 27/28 liter

the Safari tank works with the original seat and doesnt need a fuel pump, so is a good option. The KTM Adventure tank needs a fuel pump, but the Genuine KTM 18 lt tank needs the 'comfort' seat (std adventure seat) and mine holds 20.5 litres. I dont think they are available new anymore, but you can still buy the Safari tanks.

http://www.safaritanks.com.au/home/9...ypage.tpl.html

http://justgastanks.com/index.php?cPath=4_78_111

as mentioned the Australian 625's came with the oil in the frame holding 1.9 lt total. the 2007 model came std with cush drive rear hub.

cheers

David

[davesupreme]

best place to get KTM parts...

http://www.ktmpartshouse.com/

cheapest i've found on the net, and there supposed to get shipments from KTM every 2 days.... i think it may even be dealers price, i dunno, but it's pretty cheap, and the parts fiche's answer pretty much all questions....

[gunnerbuck]

Originally Posted by Droptarotter

Hey Gunner, if you are thinking of the Adventure tank from Ted in the Okanagan, I bought that the other day!

Sorry Paul, it's not available!

Cheers

Is that a spare for you? I have another potential 640 A tank that I am waiting for a reply on, but it may also be sold...

[rtwpaul]

Originally Posted by Lc8grrr

I have a couple of Talon cush drive rear wheels but probably wouldnt use one on a ride like yours as the rubber inserts are a smallish O ring (maybe RAD use something better) The factory Rally bikes of Despres/Coma/Sala etc used a Talon front hub but a KTM OEM rear hub which uses the same rubbers as on a 640A or 950A. That to me says the OEM is much better for lots of abuse or lots of miles.

this is what RAD uses




now IMHO as a motorcycle builder and also a machinist i look at it like this, i will take a cush drive over none if one is required, and take billet over cast (stock hub) tensile strength is way better, Dakar bikes have the option of a wheel change if there is an issue, no support crew with me now on the rubbers, with this type above they will loose some action by getting worn over time but a very simple and cheap on the side of the road fix is inner tube rubber, cutting small strips and inserting them between the rubbers, doing this on my XT i got 50,000 miles out of a set, expected life is 5-15,000 miles

so if someone from RAD is reading let me know if you are ready for some RTW testing?

[rtwpaul]

Originally Posted by AdventureDave

the Safari tank works with the original seat and doesnt need a fuel pump, so is a good option. The KTM Adventure tank needs a fuel pump, but the Genuine KTM 18 lt tank needs the 'comfort' seat (std adventure seat) and mine holds 20.5 litres. I dont think they are available new anymore, but you can still buy the Safari tanks.

http://www.safaritanks.com.au/home/9...ypage.tpl.html

http://justgastanks.com/index.php?cPath=4_78_111

as mentioned the Australian 625's came with the oil in the frame holding 1.9 lt total. the 2007 model came std with cush drive rear hub.

cheers

David

thats the one i mean, and not needing a fuel pump is the added advantage, less to go wrong, didn't realize the 640A had a pump i thought they came in later

definitely no oil in frame but i am going to look at a 640A for oil routing this week to determine a reservoir location but if you have photos of your version that would be a great help as its a direct model for model comparison, put them up on here if you have them

[Droptarotter]

Originally Posted by rtwpaul

this is what RAD uses




now IMHO as a motorcycle builder and also a machinist i look at it like this, i will take a cush drive over none if one is required, and take billet over cast (stock hub) tensile strength is way better, Dakar bikes have the option of a wheel change if there is an issue, no support crew with me now on the rubbers, with this type above they will loose some action by getting worn over time but a very simple and cheap on the side of the road fix is inner tube rubber, cutting small strips and inserting them between the rubbers, doing this on my XT i got 50,000 miles out of a set, expected life is 5-15,000 miles

so if someone from RAD is reading let me know if you are ready for some RTW testing?

I have that Rad rear hub for my bike and I believe the rubber cush is the same as stock KTm 640A.

Good idea on the bicycle inner tube fix!

Cheers

[Droptarotter]

Originally Posted by gunnerbuck

Is that a spare for you? I have another potential 640 A tank that I am waiting for a reply on, but it may also be sold...

Yep, wanted a spare.

Cheers