What Did You Do To Your KTM Today? - Page 399

RunningWild · 06-17-2012, 05:41 PM

New chain and sprockets. The OEM lasted 17500 miles. Also, my first tire change. I'm a noob mechanic, and it felt good to do this myself rather than just handing my keys and a debit card over to someone. Thanks to the OC and the HOW!

Alti Tude · 06-17-2012, 07:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MudratinOz

looking forward to hearing your thoughts, I've considered the CPR, but a little worried about water ingress, especially river crossing etc.

I wish we had enough moisture around here to worry about river crossings! Damn place is so dry the mountains are ready to explode...are exploding in places!
Once I get it all set up I'll try to remember to post something about the results. I've not seen anyone else complain about the breather hose setup but I'm not pleased with it at all. Once I have the hose I want I think it will be ok but the breather location could have been better. Everything else looks like excellent quality kit.

Hodgo · 06-18-2012, 02:56 AM

Well some may or may not know how crappy the Lights are on the 950r Super Enduro.

I think I have a "Micky Mouse" solution to the problem. Drilled a couple of small 5/16th holes in the Allow BarkBusters.

Prelim tests suggest that they are a major improvement. Need to get the left right angle realigned a bit. But I like the Lightforce lights for their weight and ability to adjust the type of beam just by turning the light clockwise or anticlockwise..

This is a picture with just Standard High Beam on.

This is a picture with the Twin Lightforce 140's on.

Here is a video that also illustrates the benefits.
<iframe src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/XHjh6ceVs9w" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" width="560"></iframe>

markie_wales · 06-18-2012, 03:26 AM

Fitted the Road Book, and rolled the first one in, to the SE in preparation for my jaunt around Spain, leaving next week

cheers

Markie

Bannisdale · 06-18-2012, 04:52 AM

Fitted some Mefos in readiness for a trip to the Pyrenees next week.

These were a bit of a shock after the Trail Attacks. Much rounder profile that drops into corners plus, as expected, a lot less grip at first. Soon got used to them after a trip round the lakes to scuff them in. Let's see how they last.

Can't wait to try out my new GoPro too, birthday present from my better half!

Bannisdale · 06-18-2012, 04:54 AM

What crossing are you on Markie?

Quote:

Originally Posted by markie_wales

Fitted the Road Book, and rolled the first one in, to the SE in preparation for my jaunt around Spain, leaving next week

cheers

Markie

markie_wales · 06-18-2012, 06:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bannisdale

What crossing are you on Markie?

Pompey -> Bilbao a week on Friday

Just need a new rear on and I'm ready to go - 400 mile off road route Bilbao -> Zaragoiza, 150 mile off road trail towards Andorra, then a couple of road books round Andorra. If we haven't run out of time a trans Pyrenees route back towards the Atlantic. We have more off road stuff mapped out than we'll be able to do. If it's too hot Bilbao-> Zaragoza, we'll skip it and get into he mountains.

cheers

Markie

Roeligan · 06-18-2012, 01:26 PM

First time wrapping ever... not perfect, but not bad at all

Beema Killa · 06-18-2012, 06:21 PM

Trying out the new Mefo in the crappy rainy weather tomorrow! Stoked!!

Alleycatdad · 06-18-2012, 07:27 PM

Went for a little ride around the mountain. Nearly out to pavement, the low fuel light goes on...

65 miles? 5+ gals? WTF

?

I stop and look for leaks; anything that's big enough to drop mileage to 12 ish mpg should be obvious; no joy.

I was stopping and idling a lot as I was working out routing points and directions at intersections, etc, incl mileage, but 12 MPG? REALLY?

...got to Weed and the gas pump. Right tank is full. Forgot to turn the petcock back on putting the tanks on yesterday. Dumbass.

Nice day, tho!

...check your petcocks...

Steve

chasbo · 06-18-2012, 07:33 PM

Man, those pics make me miss Northern Cal so much. I am so jealous right now dude.

Black Hills · 06-18-2012, 08:25 PM

took the forks off of both of them as the fork seal gremlins struck..... the 300's are at MX connection (local guy) for seals, should have them back tomorrow. The 990's are on thier way to superplush for seals and a revalve... until then things look pretty sad in the garage:

Pariahtize · 06-18-2012, 09:05 PM

Took 'er out on the maiden voyage! My first 950 Adv (2006). . . filled 'er with fuel and had some fun!

TheMuffinMan · 06-18-2012, 09:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alleycatdad

65 miles? 5+ gals? WTF

?

I stop and look for leaks; anything that's big enough to drop mileage to 12 ish mpg should be obvious; no joy.

I was stopping and idling a lot as I was working out routing points and directions at intersections, etc, incl mileage, but 12 MPG? REALLY?

...got to Weed and the gas pump. Right tank is full. Forgot to turn the petcock back on putting the tanks on yesterday. Dumbass.

I have done this.

1911fan · 06-18-2012, 09:33 PM

Decided to sell it. Fiancee and I are on too dissimilar bikes and need to be more congruent. Selling 08 990 and looking for part trade on two KLR 650s or 650GS. Ad here:

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=800871

I'm in NCW.

1911fan

06-17-2012, 05:41 PM	#5971
RunningWild ADV Wannabe Joined: Aug 2009 Location: San Diego Oddometer: 187	New chain and sprockets. The OEM lasted 17500 miles. Also, my first tire change. I'm a noob mechanic, and it felt good to do this myself rather than just handing my keys and a debit card over to someone. Thanks to the OC and the HOW! __________________ 10 KTM 990 ADVENTURE www.crossfit.com

06-18-2012, 02:56 AM	#5973
Hodgo TWIN Cylinder ADV Joined: Jul 2009 Location: Brisbane (Northside) Australia Oddometer: 1,252	Installed some Lights Well some may or may not know how crappy the Lights are on the 950r Super Enduro. I think I have a "Micky Mouse" solution to the problem. Drilled a couple of small 5/16th holes in the Allow BarkBusters. Prelim tests suggest that they are a major improvement. Need to get the left right angle realigned a bit. But I like the Lightforce lights for their weight and ability to adjust the type of beam just by turning the light clockwise or anticlockwise.. This is a picture with just Standard High Beam on. This is a picture with the Twin Lightforce 140's on. Here is a video that also illustrates the benefits. <iframe src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/XHjh6ceVs9w" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" width="560"></iframe> __________________ Hodgo RD07 Africa Twin, KTM 950 Super Enduro www.facebook.com/KTM950SE Retired.. CR500E *XRV750W,XTZ750,XLV750R,*XR600R,CM250M,CB250T,CR125R,YZ100H

06-18-2012, 03:26 AM	#5974
markie_wales Studly Adventurer Joined: Nov 2005 Location: Hampshire, UK Oddometer: 873	Fitted the Road Book, and rolled the first one in, to the SE in preparation for my jaunt around Spain, leaving next week cheers Markie __________________ - "Dad, when I grow up I want to ride motorbikes like you do." -------- "Son, you can't do both." - Only bikers understand why dogs like to stick their heads out of car windows.

06-18-2012, 04:52 AM	#5975
Bannisdale ....snowing now! Joined: Dec 2005 Location: Cumbria, UK Oddometer: 207	Fitted some Mefos in readiness for a trip to the Pyrenees next week. These were a bit of a shock after the Trail Attacks. Much rounder profile that drops into corners plus, as expected, a lot less grip at first. Soon got used to them after a trip round the lakes to scuff them in. Let's see how they last. Can't wait to try out my new GoPro too, birthday present from my better half! __________________ If you can keep your head when all about you are losing theirs, it's just possible you haven't quite fully grasped the situation...

06-18-2012, 01:26 PM	#5978
Roeligan Belgium power!!! Joined: Aug 2005 Location: Belgium Oddometer: 473	wrapped my screen First time wrapping ever... not perfect, but not bad at all __________________ KTM 990 Adventure (Stealth one ; 2008-), now S-d & Beta 350 RR 2013 to play with Suzuki DL-1000 V-Strom (2004-2008) and Suzuki GSF 600 Bandit (2002-2006) www.roeligan.net Endurofun

06-18-2012, 06:21 PM	#5979
Beema Killa Beema Killa Joined: Feb 2012 Location: Calgary Canada Oddometer: 377	Mefo!! Trying out the new Mefo in the crappy rainy weather tomorrow! Stoked!!

06-18-2012, 07:27 PM	#5980
Alleycatdad Unbunch yer panties! Joined: Feb 2008 Location: True Norcal, not that Bay Area/Sacto Crap... Oddometer: 1,107	Went for a little ride around the mountain. Nearly out to pavement, the low fuel light goes on... 65 miles? 5+ gals? WTF? I stop and look for leaks; anything that's big enough to drop mileage to 12 ish mpg should be obvious; no joy. I was stopping and idling a lot as I was working out routing points and directions at intersections, etc, incl mileage, but 12 MPG? REALLY? ...got to Weed and the gas pump. Right tank is full. Forgot to turn the petcock back on putting the tanks on yesterday. Dumbass. Nice day, tho! ...check your petcocks... Steve __________________ When in doubt, PIN IT! It may not help, but it'll sure end the suspense... Wretched Exce$$ See ADVr's around the world-ADV spotwalla page Riding Wretched Wretched Passes Bad decisions make good stories.

06-18-2012, 07:33 PM	#5981
chasbo Beastly Adventurer Joined: May 2005 Location: Fayetteville, Pennsylvania Oddometer: 1,110	Man, those pics make me miss Northern Cal so much. I am so jealous right now dude. __________________ http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=578877

06-18-2012, 08:25 PM	#5982
Black Hills Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Apr 2011 Location: Western South Dakota Oddometer: 329	took the forks off of both of them as the fork seal gremlins struck..... the 300's are at MX connection (local guy) for seals, should have them back tomorrow. The 990's are on thier way to superplush for seals and a revalve... until then things look pretty sad in the garage:

06-18-2012, 09:05 PM	#5983
Pariahtize Miscategorized Joined: Jul 2009 Location: Northern (FR), CO Oddometer: 622	First Took 'er out on the maiden voyage! My first 950 Adv (2006). . . filled 'er with fuel and had some fun! __________________ "Be of good cheer. All may yet be well. There's many a fork, I think, in the road from here to destruction." E.A.

06-18-2012, 09:33 PM	#5985
1911fan Master of the Obvious Joined: Aug 2007 Location: North Central Washington Oddometer: 1,650	Decided to sell it. Fiancee and I are on too dissimilar bikes and need to be more congruent. Selling 08 990 and looking for part trade on two KLR 650s or 650GS. Ad here: http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=800871 I'm in NCW. 1911fan __________________ Read The Patriot Post -- It's Right. It's Free. http://patriotpost.us/subscribe/ Sometimes the light to see your way forward is provided by the bridge burning behind you.

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