What Did You Do To Your KTM Today? - Page 493

srad600 · 02-25-2013, 12:01 AM

It's been a pretty busy bike weekend. First I had to remove this cupped TKC80 and the bent up OEM front wheel...

Since I didn't want a good tube to go to waste, I pulled that from the wheel and put it into the new front combo, along with the front disks...Heidenau K60 & 1.85 Excel from Rad Manuf.

New wheel came with well greased bearings and perfect spacers...fit right up. I then replaced my busted up rear rack. The original mounts cracked in two places, but were promptly replaced free of charge with beefier pieces.

Next I had to wire in a fuseblock, I deceided to mount it in the glove box, right next to the existing one. There was alot of running wire, soldering, fitting, etc...the tasks were easy but it took forever. This added six new circuits (30a max each). There is no more room in the glovebox, but it all fit very well.

The reason I wanted the added circuits is so that I could add some Aux lighting, run my gps and have room for some future grip heaters, etc. I decided to pick up the long range LED lights from Cyclops Motorsports. They came with a plug & play harness, which I modified slightly to work with my new fuseblock.

They look great, and mounted right up to the BDCW triple mount intended for Rigids. I'm slightly concerned with clearance at full compression, but time will tell if I need to modify this setup. So far, so good. I then went out for a 100mile loop out to Hwy 1 and back to test everything out. Here's a shot of me setting the correct beam height for the lights. This is in the dimmed position (50% I think).

beergut · 02-25-2013, 09:42 AM

Ive spent the last month totally going through the bike changing fluids, checking everything, adding a new fuel pump and CJ water pump kit, new battery...lots of small things, ignoring the carb. I went on the maiden voyage yesterday after almost 2 months of ownership for a quick 50 mile trip in 30deg weather. At idle, it runs just fine, but at 4k rpms, it falls flat on its face.

Time to look at the carbs. I knew I should have checked those also.

HeatXfer · 02-25-2013, 10:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adventure boy

Installed a pair of Angel eye daytime running lights so its not just the 1190s that have them lol wasnt easy to split a brand new headlight but I think it looks good...

Do the Angel Eyes block much light from the Hi & Lo beam bulbs? from the pictures it looks like the LED rings interfere with the light path from the bulbs to the parabolic reflectors. Do you see dark halos in the beams?

HellSickle · 02-25-2013, 11:50 AM

I put white paint in one of the dimples on the rear preload adjuster so that I could more easily count the number of turns.

Yesterday I put on the new Seat Concepts cover and foam.

advzebra · 02-25-2013, 03:07 PM

oil and filter change, first time for me!

had a moment of panic when starting it up again - oil light didn't go off for that extra 2 seconds - then it sounded happy again!

laramie LC4 · 02-25-2013, 03:14 PM

CF decals on the leading edges of the fairing. saw some inmate had done it in one of the many posts i read before getting my bike. does a decent job of protecting the front fairing from all the trivial stuff and looks good in the process.

laters,

laramie

zgfiredude · 02-25-2013, 03:25 PM

Laramie, I was thinking of this exact thing myself.........great minds!

Mr_Snips · 02-25-2013, 05:56 PM

Got the material in today to make some better hinges for the gobi panniers...some 1000 dennier coated cordura nylon sewed up nice should be just the ticket.

Also got my new tires in.

chrish4ku · 02-25-2013, 10:49 PM

Added external temp gauge with remote sensor that I can actual read without scrolling through the damn dash "modes".... I mean why can't KTM show the TEMP and TRIP 1 stats at the SAME TIME!

Cool gas cap decals and I wired an extra 12V outlet for my heated vest.

PIVOT PEGZ

MudratinOz · 02-26-2013, 12:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chrish4ku

Added external temp gauge with remote sensor that I can actual read without scrolling through the damn dash "modes".... I mean why can't KTM show the TEMP and TRIP 1 stats at the SAME TIME!

Cool gas cap decals and I wired an extra 12V outlet for my heated vest.

PIVOT PEGZ

can you enlighten us as to where you sourced the Temp Gauge and fuel cap decal

JTMETZ54 · 02-26-2013, 07:44 AM

[QUOTE=graveltooth;20788339]would love to see a pic with the bags mounted. I really love the simple design of these Wolfman bag mounts... looking good

The bags are still at home and the bike is at my office; so I haven't had a chance to put it all together yet. When I do I will make sure to post the pictures.

eebrumfi · 02-26-2013, 08:04 AM

New Jesse's

beergut · 02-26-2013, 08:12 AM

Very nice!

Datan556 · 02-26-2013, 11:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LateNate

I did the same thing. The sump reservoir right? Not the case main drain bolt.

nope the main drain bolt. but its off though with half of the engine in shavings when i went through oil and stuck to magnet

LateNate · 02-26-2013, 07:53 PM

02-25-2013, 09:42 AM	#7382
beergut Thumper Joined: Dec 2009 Location: Indiana Oddometer: 354	Ive spent the last month totally going through the bike changing fluids, checking everything, adding a new fuel pump and CJ water pump kit, new battery...lots of small things, ignoring the carb. I went on the maiden voyage yesterday after almost 2 months of ownership for a quick 50 mile trip in 30deg weather. At idle, it runs just fine, but at 4k rpms, it falls flat on its face. Time to look at the carbs. I knew I should have checked those also. __________________ '04 KTM 950Adv KTM rotopax mounting plates

02-25-2013, 11:50 AM	#7384
HellSickle Scone Rider Joined: Sep 2005 Location: Fort Collins Oddometer: 6,721	I put white paint in one of the dimples on the rear preload adjuster so that I could more easily count the number of turns. Yesterday I put on the new Seat Concepts cover and foam. __________________ We don't stop riding because we get old, we get old because we stop riding.

02-25-2013, 03:14 PM	#7386
laramie LC4 crash test dummy! Joined: Sep 2004 Location: Tucson, Az Oddometer: 2,059	CF decals on the leading edges of the fairing. saw some inmate had done it in one of the many posts i read before getting my bike. does a decent job of protecting the front fairing from all the trivial stuff and looks good in the process. laters, laramie __________________ DON'T TRUST CUT 7! HE IS A CROOK! ASK ME HOW I KNOW. '12 LC8 990R, '02 LC4 640, '05 WR 450f (part-out), '98 XR400R, '76 KE100, '05 525 (Step-Child)

02-25-2013, 03:25 PM	#7387
zgfiredude Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Nov 2009 Location: Aspen, Colorado Oddometer: 493	Laramie, I was thinking of this exact thing myself.........great minds! __________________ '06 950S Adv, DRZ440E, KLX440R, DRZ250, & F650GS

02-25-2013, 10:49 PM	#7389
chrish4ku Studly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2009 Location: Alameda, CA Oddometer: 538	Added external temp gauge with remote sensor that I can actual read without scrolling through the damn dash "modes".... I mean why can't KTM show the TEMP and TRIP 1 stats at the SAME TIME! Cool gas cap decals and I wired an extra 12V outlet for my heated vest. PIVOT PEGZ __________________ _______________________ Chris I don't normally ride on the street,,,but when I do,,I prefer lane splitting. 2011 KTM 990 Adventure / 02' XR650R Chris' Sat Tracker

02-25-2013, 12:01 AM	#7381
srad600 Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Sep 2009 Location: Oakland, Kalli Fornia Oddometer: 411	It's been a pretty busy bike weekend. First I had to remove this cupped TKC80 and the bent up OEM front wheel... Since I didn't want a good tube to go to waste, I pulled that from the wheel and put it into the new front combo, along with the front disks...Heidenau K60 & 1.85 Excel from Rad Manuf. New wheel came with well greased bearings and perfect spacers...fit right up. I then replaced my busted up rear rack. The original mounts cracked in two places, but were promptly replaced free of charge with beefier pieces. Next I had to wire in a fuseblock, I deceided to mount it in the glove box, right next to the existing one. There was alot of running wire, soldering, fitting, etc...the tasks were easy but it took forever. This added six new circuits (30a max each). There is no more room in the glovebox, but it all fit very well. The reason I wanted the added circuits is so that I could add some Aux lighting, run my gps and have room for some future grip heaters, etc. I decided to pick up the long range LED lights from Cyclops Motorsports. They came with a plug & play harness, which I modified slightly to work with my new fuseblock. They look great, and mounted right up to the BDCW triple mount intended for Rigids. I'm slightly concerned with clearance at full compression, but time will tell if I need to modify this setup. So far, so good. I then went out for a 100mile loop out to Hwy 1 and back to test everything out. Here's a shot of me setting the correct beam height for the lights. This is in the dimmed position (50% I think).

02-25-2013, 03:07 PM	#7385
advzebra Adventurer Joined: Dec 2012 Location: Western Piedmont NC Oddometer: 18	oil and filter change, first time for me! had a moment of panic when starting it up again - oil light didn't go off for that extra 2 seconds - then it sounded happy again!

02-26-2013, 07:44 AM	#7391
JTMETZ54 Adventurer Joined: Nov 2012 Location: Parker, Colorado Oddometer: 14	[QUOTE=graveltooth;20788339]would love to see a pic with the bags mounted. I really love the simple design of these Wolfman bag mounts... looking good The bags are still at home and the bike is at my office; so I haven't had a chance to put it all together yet. When I do I will make sure to post the pictures.

02-26-2013, 08:04 AM	#7392
eebrumfi eebrumfi Joined: Jan 2012 Location: Huntington, WV Oddometer: 34	New Jesse's __________________ -2012 KTM 990 Adventure- -A DRUNKEN MAN'S WORDS ARE A SOBER MAN'S THOUGHTS-

02-26-2013, 08:12 AM	#7393
beergut Thumper Joined: Dec 2009 Location: Indiana Oddometer: 354	Very nice! __________________ '04 KTM 950Adv KTM rotopax mounting plates

02-26-2013, 07:53 PM	#7395
LateNate Gnarly Adventurer Joined: May 2009 Location: Walnut Shade, MO Oddometer: 212	Oil drain hose __________________ My trip on four wheels http://www.expeditionportal.com/foru...-Am?highlight=

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