The Compleat ATK thread - Page 2

Huskyfatman · 02-09-2009, 01:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gummee!

You ever find a tank for it? I read that you were looking.

Oh, and did the big tank thing ever materialize?

M

Kieth at ADB has been trying to get some new tanks made for some time, I like the Acerbis Aux tank but think Bones' use of the KTM side panel tank is the schit http://bonesrantsandraves.blogspot.com/ . I heard from Rusty about the ATK site and will post about it on TT and here on JM so we don't get this thread bumped.

-HFM

Bones_GSXR · 02-09-2009, 03:56 PM

Guess I should chime in here. ATK's suck! They fill all my winter time with fun projects. I am up to 5 now.

95 605 custom SM

2 99 605ESDS's

1 2000 DT600 (Adjustible WB headstock)

1 2002 605DTSM Currently on loan to my 16year old Son

I think they are one of the best all-around DS bikes out there. Lee at ATK is still racing (team of 3) in Barstow to Vegas and others, I think they placed
3rd in class last year.

Gummee! · 02-09-2009, 04:02 PM

Just got done lookin at yer blog (again!) and am still just

over what you've done to the green/black one.

That oil cooler looks like its a fan-farging-tastic idea.

Ditto with the aux tank.

M

ebrew · 02-09-2009, 04:38 PM

is just sick mmm mmmmmmm mmmmmmmm

Donkey Hotey · 02-09-2009, 07:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bones_GSXR

What did you do with your subframe to be able to mount those bags? There is no way the stock aluminum subframe could carry that load. On the stock bike, that rack bolts to the turn signal bracket and plastic fender. Mine sheared the bolts carrying nothing but a 10 pound tool bag.

So what did you do to it?

Gummee! · 02-09-2009, 07:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Donkey Hotey

What did you do with your subframe to be able to mount those bags? There is no way the stock aluminum subframe could carry that load. On the stock bike, that rack bolts to the turn signal bracket and plastic fender. Mine sheared the bolts carrying nothing but a 10 pound tool bag.

So what did you do to it?

Its in the link to his blog

Up above

M

Gummee! · 02-09-2009, 09:10 PM

Anyone interested in a deal

M

Bones_GSXR · 02-10-2009, 12:52 AM

Don't tempt me. I have been avoiding the ATK/Cannondale's.

The Subframe is reinforced at the forward bolt with a plate. The Pannier mount also has a lower link that goes from the lower front corner to the lower subframe to main frame mount that transfers a part of the load down and forward. Counting these two mounts the pannier frame attaches at eight points and it also reinforces the Aluminum subframe too. By using the .065 wall Stainless instead of Carbon steel I ended up with a rack that only weighs 15lbs but can support 25lbs per can (I probably had more in it last trip) plus the added fuel on the LH side. Bike weighs in at 330lbs in a certified scale with both tanks full and the hard cans mounted but empty.

I think it got up to 18deg F today, I might just rid to work tomarrow...

Gummee! · 02-10-2009, 04:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bones_GSXR

Don't tempt me. I have been avoiding the ATK/Cannondale's.

The Subframe is reinforced at the forward bolt with a plate. The Pannier mount also has a lower link that goes from the lower front corner to the lower subframe to main frame mount that transfers a part of the load down and forward. Counting these two mounts the pannier frame attaches at eight points and it also reinforces the Aluminum subframe too. By using the .065 wall Stainless instead of Carbon steel I ended up with a rack that only weighs 15lbs but can support 25lbs per can (I probably had more in it last trip) plus the added fuel on the LH side. Bike weighs in at 330lbs in a certified scale with both tanks full and the hard cans mounted but empty.

I think it got up to 18deg F today, I might just rid to work tomarrow...

We're in a cold snap here. Didn't get above 60-ish! Down in the upper 30s at nite.

Still ended up out running with the dog tho. Just hadta put on a base layer.

Rode the GS-Adv to work. Hadta put on a light fleece under my poseur suit's (aka Rallye 2) jacket. I keep lookin at these jhavelina tracks thru the desert wondering WhereTF does THAT go? ...but am too skeered to take the GS-Adv out there to find out.

M

Bones_GSXR · 02-10-2009, 01:02 PM

Woke up late so did not ride. It was about 8Deg F when I left the house.

rpo83 · 02-12-2009, 08:20 PM

Can any of you guys help me with a little information?

I have a set of Motard wheels from my old ATK 350DS, do you know what other bikes the Talon Hubs suit, i assume ATK didn't get their own custom hub, instead they would have used an existing Husky/KTM/BMW hub.

Any information would be appreciated. I contacted Talon head office, but they were totally useless, they just suggested i contact the Australian Distributor......

How would he be expected to know about a small US manufacturer, using Talon

Gummee! · 02-12-2009, 08:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rpo83

Can any of you guys help me with a little information?

I have a set of Motard wheels from my old ATK 350DS, do you know what other bikes the Talon Hubs suit, i assume ATK didn't get their own custom hub, instead they would have used an existing Husky/KTM/BMW hub.

Any information would be appreciated. I contacted Talon head office, but they were totally useless, they just suggested i contact the Australian Distributor......

How would he be expected to know about a small US manufacturer, using Talon

If you don't get any info here, Thumper Talk has a good 'exotics' section where a lot of the posters from the ATK forums post too. Unfortunately, the ATK forums where the most info about these bikes was in one place seems to be dead.

You may try contacting American Dirt Bike for more info. FWI know, Katoom parts are most interchangeable.

Good luck!

M

Huskyfatman · 02-12-2009, 11:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rpo83

Can any of you guys help me with a little information?

I have a set of Motard wheels from my old ATK 350DS, do you know what other bikes the Talon Hubs suit, i assume ATK didn't get their own custom hub, instead they would have used an existing Husky/KTM/BMW hub.

Any information would be appreciated. I contacted Talon head office, but they were totally useless, they just suggested i contact the Australian Distributor......

How would he be expected to know about a small US manufacturer, using Talon

You want to sell them?

rpo83 · 02-12-2009, 11:15 PM

I'm Australia, shipping could get expensive!!!

Gummee! · 02-20-2009, 05:46 PM

Ebrew's ATK

Not my photo

M

02-09-2009, 04:02 PM	#18
Gummee! ^OP That's MR. Toothless Joined: May 2004 Location: NoVA for now... Oddometer: 25,585	Just got done lookin at yer blog (again!) and am still just over what you've done to the green/black one. That oil cooler looks like its a fan-farging-tastic idea. Ditto with the aux tank. M __________________ There. I've moved back to VA. Can you PLEASE change the weather?!

02-09-2009, 04:38 PM	#19
ebrew Motorcycle A.D.D. Joined: Nov 2005 Location: Denver colo Oddometer: 889	that SM 605 is just sick mmm mmmmmmm mmmmmmmm

02-09-2009, 09:10 PM	#22
Gummee! ^OP That's MR. Toothless Joined: May 2004 Location: NoVA for now... Oddometer: 25,585	Anyone interested in a deal M __________________ There. I've moved back to VA. Can you PLEASE change the weather?!

02-12-2009, 08:20 PM	#26
rpo83 Old enough to know better Joined: Jan 2008 Location: Melbourne, Australia Oddometer: 579	Can any of you guys help me with a little information? I have a set of Motard wheels from my old ATK 350DS, do you know what other bikes the Talon Hubs suit, i assume ATK didn't get their own custom hub, instead they would have used an existing Husky/KTM/BMW hub. Any information would be appreciated. I contacted Talon head office, but they were totally useless, they just suggested i contact the Australian Distributor...... How would he be expected to know about a small US manufacturer, using Talon __________________ Steve ------------------------------------------------------------ 96 Bimota SB6, 08 Yamaha WR250R, 11 Wee Strom My 2011 Ride around Aus http://rpo83.blogspot.com.au/

02-12-2009, 11:15 PM	#29
rpo83 Old enough to know better Joined: Jan 2008 Location: Melbourne, Australia Oddometer: 579	I'm Australia, shipping could get expensive!!! __________________ Steve ------------------------------------------------------------ 96 Bimota SB6, 08 Yamaha WR250R, 11 Wee Strom My 2011 Ride around Aus http://rpo83.blogspot.com.au/

02-09-2009, 03:56 PM	#17
Bones_GSXR Barb's Crash Test Dummy Joined: Oct 2006 Location: Anchorage, AK Oddometer: 294	Guess I should chime in here. ATK's suck! They fill all my winter time with fun projects. I am up to 5 now. 95 605 custom SM 2 99 605ESDS's 1 2000 DT600 (Adjustible WB headstock) 1 2002 605DTSM Currently on loan to my 16year old Son I think they are one of the best all-around DS bikes out there. Lee at ATK is still racing (team of 3) in Barstow to Vegas and others, I think they placed 3rd in class last year.

02-10-2009, 12:52 AM	#23
Bones_GSXR Barb's Crash Test Dummy Joined: Oct 2006 Location: Anchorage, AK Oddometer: 294	Don't tempt me. I have been avoiding the ATK/Cannondale's. The Subframe is reinforced at the forward bolt with a plate. The Pannier mount also has a lower link that goes from the lower front corner to the lower subframe to main frame mount that transfers a part of the load down and forward. Counting these two mounts the pannier frame attaches at eight points and it also reinforces the Aluminum subframe too. By using the .065 wall Stainless instead of Carbon steel I ended up with a rack that only weighs 15lbs but can support 25lbs per can (I probably had more in it last trip) plus the added fuel on the LH side. Bike weighs in at 330lbs in a certified scale with both tanks full and the hard cans mounted but empty. I think it got up to 18deg F today, I might just rid to work tomarrow...

02-10-2009, 01:02 PM	#25
Bones_GSXR Barb's Crash Test Dummy Joined: Oct 2006 Location: Anchorage, AK Oddometer: 294	Woke up late so did not ride. It was about 8Deg F when I left the house.

02-20-2009, 05:46 PM	#30
Gummee! ^OP That's MR. Toothless Joined: May 2004 Location: NoVA for now... Oddometer: 25,585	Ebrew's ATK Not my photo M __________________ There. I've moved back to VA. Can you PLEASE change the weather?!

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