A n00b goes Rallye Racing - Page 19

Seth S · 06-30-2010, 04:42 PM

And in other random news....during the P2D my 690 averaged 5 litres of fuel per 100 km. I carried 5 gallons on the bike out of a possible 7. Proved to me that I could cover up to 500 KM between fill ups before running out in all conditions short of mud bogs and extreme sand.

LUDO · 07-02-2010, 01:42 AM

great Thread...keep it coming...

LUDO · 07-02-2010, 01:44 AM

Charlie, did you teach him water crossings?

this is rio bagagem, a classic river crossing usually on the first day.
big squarry rocks under water, covered by slippery green stuff....it's so slippery, you have to hang on to the bike to stand next to it!

HogWild · 07-02-2010, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by LUDO

Charlie, did you teach him water crossings?

In DVR we train for all types of terrain, including river crossings. Here's our big water crossing:

lastplace · 07-02-2010, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by skibum69

I can't watch the video yet but he's already tossed it down the trail at speed so he's over that already

We made it pretty again. Even prettier, actually. I don't want to see it after I put it in a crate next week. That would probably make me cry.

fun fun
Charlie

Bluebull2007 · 07-02-2010, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by LUDO

Charlie, did you teach him water crossings?

this is rio bagagem, a classic river crossing usually on the first day.
big squarry rocks under water, covered by slippery green stuff....it's so slippery, you have to hang on to the bike to stand next to it!

Lovely pic! So in this case the best way to cross is to walk the bike over?

What do you suggest with the other rivers?

Bluebull2007 · 07-02-2010, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by lastplace

We made it pretty again. Even prettier, actually. I don't want to see it after I put it in a crate next week. That would probably make me cry. Charlie

There, there Charlie, I had my fun throwing it around already. You don't have to post the pick of the nice pretty bike lying down.

I have no plans to hurt this bike in this rally. In fact its completely against the rules to do so.

The nice Springbok on the sides give it a special anti-gravity power, so the rubber is going to stay at the bottom, always. I must say Charlie, you did Rally Panam proud: A fantastic job.

This is a beatiful bike.

Hayduke · 07-02-2010, 03:21 PM

That is soooo cool!

Deadly99 · 07-02-2010, 03:30 PM

That looks fantastic ! The build up and the graphics, both top drawer !

JMo (& piglet) · 07-02-2010, 04:10 PM

That is magic Neil - you must be so pleased to see the bike looking like those mock-ups all those weeks ago - it looks awesome!

Be prepared to scratch it though (unless you're going to spend the whole rally in the Bivouac!) - I've just had my fairing and fender repainted after Tunisia - it was sandblasted in the sand storms, never mind dropped on any number of occasions!

This time I've taken inspiration from your SA flag idea - although it won't look quite as fancy as yours...

Good luck in Brazil - I wish I could be there with you...

Jenny xx

Indo2002 · 07-02-2010, 05:36 PM

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Charlie had the jetting changed and the carb tuned very rich for the 25% ethanol content in the Brazilian fuel. I'm told running it rich is the best way to start it that side. Any comments/pointers/advice on how to fiddle the carb to run on this stuff would be most welcome. I believe the carb is exactly the same as the KTM 450 so I guess I'll need to play around with mine in Lima for a bit. Does anyone have a good link for a noob to learn a bit more about this?

This is a good resource for learning about the Keihin FCR carb. I doubt there's any information on jetting for 25% ethanol though.

http://ktmtalk.com/index.php?showtopic=171578

And here - http://ktmtalk.com/index.php?showforum=10
4stroke carb setuo 101
AC pump 101

You may need a a login.

Cheers

DaveRMS · 07-02-2010, 08:10 PM

http://running_on_alcohol.tripod.com/id32.html

Seth S · 07-02-2010, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by GSNorCal

http://running_on_alcohol.tripod.com/id32.html

Also, consider sourcing fuel line that is impervious to alcohol. Some fuel lines don't hold up so well to the alcohol.

airborndad · 07-02-2010, 10:22 PM

bike PORN FREAK!

Looks really good

header · 07-03-2010, 12:39 AM

That thing does look pretty sweat man.

06-30-2010, 04:42 PM	#271
Seth S Safari Scramble!!!!! Joined: Jul 2004 Location: sanity? Oddometer: 3,226	And in other random news....during the P2D my 690 averaged 5 litres of fuel per 100 km. I carried 5 gallons on the bike out of a possible 7. Proved to me that I could cover up to 500 KM between fill ups before running out in all conditions short of mud bogs and extreme sand. __________________ Seth S My intuition nearly makes up for my lack of good judgement. Just installed my new trolling motor Husaberg tank for sale: HERE

07-02-2010, 01:42 AM	#272
LUDO Studly Adventurer Joined: Nov 2006 Location: California Oddometer: 959	great Thread...keep it coming... __________________ =========== Maldita Vida Boa

07-02-2010, 01:44 AM	#273
LUDO Studly Adventurer Joined: Nov 2006 Location: California Oddometer: 959	Charlie, did you teach him water crossings? this is rio bagagem, a classic river crossing usually on the first day. big squarry rocks under water, covered by slippery green stuff....it's so slippery, you have to hang on to the bike to stand next to it! __________________ =========== Maldita Vida Boa

07-02-2010, 03:21 PM	#278
Hayduke ///SAFETY THIRD/// Joined: Jun 2004 Location: Salida, coloRADo Oddometer: 41,783	That is soooo cool! __________________ Official Adventure Rider T-Shirts! . Dual Sport Riding Techniques videos! Rally Moto Kit ///

07-02-2010, 03:30 PM	#279
Deadly99 Fast and Far Joined: Apr 2008 Location: Merrickville, Canada Oddometer: 6,881	That looks fantastic ! The build up and the graphics, both top drawer ! __________________ *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*

07-02-2010, 04:10 PM	#280
JMo (& piglet) Dakar Dazed Joined: Apr 2007 Location: Somewhere west of Laramie... Oddometer: 2,428	That is magic Neil - you must be so pleased to see the bike looking like those mock-ups all those weeks ago - it looks awesome! Be prepared to scratch it though (unless you're going to spend the whole rally in the Bivouac!) - I've just had my fairing and fender repainted after Tunisia - it was sandblasted in the sand storms, never mind dropped on any number of occasions! This time I've taken inspiration from your SA flag idea - although it won't look quite as fancy as yours... Good luck in Brazil - I wish I could be there with you... Jenny xx __________________ JennyDakar.com Dakar Dazed II - the Return to Dakar in 2014! Dakar Dazed 2011 - read the whole gory story here!

07-02-2010, 08:10 PM	#282
DaveRMS (formerly GSNorCal) Joined: Jul 2005 Location: San Rafael, CA Oddometer: 861	jetting reading http://running_on_alcohol.tripod.com/id32.html __________________ Rally Management Services is the source for Dakar-proven rally parts, bike builds, assistance, and training. Rally Navigator - Roadbook Navigation powered by Google Earth. Create. Print. Share.

07-02-2010, 10:22 PM	#284
airborndad Beastly Adventurer Joined: Mar 2009 Location: Montclair Ca. Oddometer: 2,325	bike PORN FREAK! Looks really good __________________ Father and Sons First trip to Death Valley airborndadsSPOT http://airborndad.whereamiriding.com

07-03-2010, 12:39 AM	#285
header Chris Joined: Nov 2007 Location: Columbus Indiana Oddometer: 1,684	That thing does look pretty sweat man. __________________ KTM 530exc Header's journal 525exc refresh

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