Aussie 950/990 Owners Thread

[Pete640]

Originally Posted by lopealong

• have a 2010 990 with just over 50k.lm getting a thud sound when using the front brake.was wondering if the steering head bearings need replacing or just adjusting.unfortunately l could not afford to get them done at the 45k service[needed a few tyres and chain and sproket at the time]l realise the wear on the bearings has a lot to do on how the bike is ridden,ld say im fairly conservative ,although that 50k has 10k of dirt.so what is considered ' normal milage for replacement.also the bike is now out of warranty lm going to start doing my own oil changes,are the oil filter advertised on ebay any good?

Prop the bike on the ctr stand ora bike stand to take the weight of the front wheel. Grab it at the bottom of the forks (with the front wheel off of the ground) and rock it back and forward. If you can feel ANY movement then you need to investigate both the top and bottom bearings. Now turn it side top side lock to lock. If there is any binding or a feeling of "gravel", not being uniformly smooth then again you need to investigate. Could be a loose head nut or could be bearings???
Now with the wheel still off of the ground tilt the wheel just off ctr to the left and then the right. It should just fall of its own accord. If it falls too fast then you may just have a loose head stem nut. If it doesnt fall at all then it may be too tight or the bearings worn. Just a few quick and easy ways to check bearing health before you go heading in.
At 50k km Id prolly go in and check them for a re-grease at a minimum. A lot of muck gets thrown around there in general day to day riding let alone off road.

Bearing part #s from Boltons if interested; (I have nothing to do with them but they have the parts fische online)
Reference: 16
Original Part number: 54201081000
New Part number: 542 01 081 100
Description: B2 TAPERED ROLLER BEARING CPL. 06

[hattah79]

Originally Posted by lopealong

• have a 2010 990 with just over 50k.lm getting a thud sound when using the front brake.was wondering if the steering head bearings need replacing or just adjusting.unfortunately l could not afford to get them done at the 45k service[needed a few tyres and chain and sproket at the time]l realise the wear on the bearings has a lot to do on how the bike is ridden,ld say im fairly conservative ,although that 50k has 10k of dirt.so what is considered ' normal milage for replacement.also the bike is now out of warranty lm going to start doing my own oil changes,are the oil filter advertised on ebay any good?

http://www.garagenight.tv/ep-5-repla...head-bearings/

[lopealong]

thanks for the replies,really good info.low beam bulb just blew,have to pull upper fairing panels off to replace it ,so might as well have a go at the head bearings,will follow the above mentioned vid.

[boy60]

My fuel light has has stopped coming on, which has caused some running out of fuel . Is there a sensor somewhere and is it easy to repalce. The bike is a 2003 950ADV.

[Speedzter]

The sensor is in the left tank.
Make sure the connector is plugged in.

[1coolbanana]

Originally Posted by boy60

My fuel light has has stopped coming on, which has caused some running out of fuel . Is there a sensor somewhere and is it easy to repalce. The bike is a 2003 950ADV.

Yeah, I just replaced mine in my 04, its been dead for a long time.
It was about $100 genuine but took about 4 weeks to get.
When you take the left tank off, its the only pair of wires that go to the tank (950), make sure the connector hasnt come unplugged.
The circuit is normally open so if it s disconnected you wouldnt know, it just wont work and no red light.

[GazzaFish]

Just thought i'd let everyone know I am NEVER selling this bike.

[boy60]

Have posted this in the flea market. Give away to good home the orginal bash plate of my 950. PM me

[wantok]

Hi people - the low gel seat on my 04 950 ADV just can't support the weight of my 105 kilo fat arse anymore - can anyone recommend someone in oz to modify it? I considered a renazco but the waiting list is months. I'm going to ride from Darwin to Broome via the Gibb in July & don't want to do half the ride standing up!

Cheers

Nick (wantok) from Darwin

[TEZZA]

Originally Posted by wantok

Hi people - the low gel seat on my 04 950 ADV just can't support the weight of my 105 kilo fat arse anymore - can anyone recommend someone in oz to modify it? I considered a renazco but the waiting list is months. I'm going to ride from Darwin to Broome via the Gibb in July & don't want to do half the ride standing up!

Cheers

Nick (wantok) from Darwin

There is an upholsteryplace in Goulbourne NSW thet is good , i don,t know there name though or try these . .http://www.acmseats.com.au/example-w...adventure-seat http://www.cobraheat.com/Pak-Meister...90-_p_156.html
Tezza

[Speedzter]

I just fitted a Seat concepts foam/cover from here
https://www.adventuremoto.com.au/pro...oducts_id=1765
Handled 3 1/2 hours straight with no drama's.

[Wilmo]

Originally Posted by Speedzter

I just fitted a Seat concepts foam/cover from here
https://www.adventuremoto.com.au/pro...oducts_id=1765
Handled 3 1/2 hours straight with no drama's.

Can you please post a pic of it on your bike?

[Wilmo]

Used TuneECU to load the R Akro map to my std 2011 ABS Adventure (has Akros), you can really notice the increase in the top end!

[Pete640]

Originally Posted by wantok

Hi people - the low gel seat on my 04 950 ADV just can't support the weight of my 105 kilo fat arse anymore - can anyone recommend someone in oz to modify it? I considered a renazco but the waiting list is months. I'm going to ride from Darwin to Broome via the Gibb in July & don't want to do half the ride standing up!

Cheers

Nick (wantok) from Darwin

Hey Nick. I did the Gibb recently and can guarantee ull b standing up for more than half new seat or not.

[evildingo]

Originally Posted by Wilmo

Used TuneECU to load the R Akro map to my std 2011 ABS Adventure (has Akros), you can really notice the increase in the top end!

Hey Wilmo did it change the fuel consumption much ??