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[tdreyer]

I have an '04 625 SMC in parts in my storage unit. I'll try to remember to measure and snap a pic for you, this afternoon.

Originally Posted by jwdub

I need to find out the diameter of the header pipe as it enters the muffler connection for a 2003-04 640 Motard/Adventure or 2005 or 2007 625 Adventure. I don't have one in my possession to measure myself. TIA.

[clintnz]

Hi All, I just finished up a new set of minimalist racks for my Andy Strapz pannier bags:


Build details: http://www.advrider.com/forums/showt...8#post20880958

Cheers
Clint

[Johnnyktm]

Originally Posted by barnyard

We were going over things and he said, "You will note that I did the linkage bearings and steering head bearings every year. I did that on the KLR and they needed the service. After 2 years, I realized the KTM bearings did not need service every year, so I started doing them every other."

The PO had the correct answer for every question I had.

I wish all the motorcycle owners treated their bikes like the guy that sold it to you

[Johnnyktm]

Originally Posted by clintnz

Hi All, I just finished up a new set of minimalist racks for my Andy Strapz pannier bags:

I wish I had the knowledge and equipment to accomplish projects like that

[jwdub]

Thanks TDReyer, I appreciate your help.

John

[skibum69]

Originally Posted by jwdub

Skibum69, I'm looking for the OD of the header. I'm thinking of adapting a Staintune made for the referenced KTMs to a Tenere. I don't have access to the needed info via Staintune. TIA for any help you can give.

John

Hey John, I totally forgot you as I was working on putting the motor back together on mine for the first time in months. Not sure when I'll be back at it, pesky work is getting in my way.

[jwdub]

Thanks skibum69 and TDReyer for your efforts -- The USA distributor responded that the Staintune inlet ID was 50mm. So, I think the Staintune for the KTM Motard will work with an adapter since the header diameter on the Super Tenere is only 44 mm as it comes out of the cat.
John

[bmwktmbill]

Originally Posted by barnyard

I think you are seeing reflections. There are not any wear marks on the tank.

Ah so.
b

[bmwktmbill]

Originally Posted by Young-gun-640

Interesting 'elephant ears' on that setup, any idea whether that blocks the holes in the tank enough to affect the cooling? I remember whenever I was stopped at lights on my 640 adv and the fan kicked in I could feel the blast of hot air on my knee...

I never liked the design for the reason you stated.
That said I met a German guy and his wife traveling RTW two up in Mongolia with that set up.

He went on to ride S. America also, all two up. Don't believe he had any machine problems except the usual. He left Europe with a new motorcycle.
bill

[overlandr]

Originally Posted by bmwktmbill

http://www.touratech-usa.com/Store/1...-Adventure-LC4

Just the usual TT prices.

[tdreyer]

Originally Posted by jwdub

I need to find out the diameter of the header pipe as it enters the muffler connection for a 2003-04 640 Motard/Adventure or 2005 or 2007 625 Adventure. I don't have one in my possession to measure myself. TIA.

Here is what I got; at the very end of the header it measures 1.992"

Then up to the widest point of the flange it measures 2.092



Hope this helps.

[jwdub]

Tim,

Thanks for taking the time to take measurements and picture. That really seals the deal. The Staintune will require an adapter to go from 44mm on the Tenere to 50mm but the Staintune should tuck in and mount up just fine.

Here's what the Super Tenere sounds like with a Staintune:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FvGVrNiMaKU

Thanks again,

John

[tdreyer]

Originally Posted by jwdub

Tim,

Thanks for taking the time to take measurements and picture. That really seals the deal. The Staintune will require an adapter to go from 44mm on the Tenere to 50mm but the Staintune should tuck in and mount up just fine.

Here's what the Super Tenere sounds like with a Staintune:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FvGVrNiMaKU

Thanks again,

John

We will require pics of the completed project

[jwdub]

Can do. I still have my 2006 KTM 950 Adv. So I'm sort of a part of this community.

[skibum69]

Glad to see you got those measurements, now I need to remember to go see if I have a stock 525 skidplate lying around