New and improved KTM690 WUNDERFEST - Page 12

Tarheel Wheeler · 09-16-2011, 01:25 PM

You can get Brake and Shifter Snakes from Motion Pro, or just log on and look at them...easy to fabricate from the pic...not that I'd do anything like that.

CHRIS_D · 09-16-2011, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by The Letter J

I use a hammerhead designs shifter http://www.hdmoto.com/ProductDetails...uctCode=KTM1SL (part number ktm1, but there are still a bunch of variations of color/length/etc) and it has held up thus far.

I also use a "brake snake" similar to this:http://www.flickr.com/photos/24373111@N08/2770001380/ that runs down through the shifter's pivot (the hammerhead pivot pin has a hole running vertically through it) and then forward to the skidplate to help keep it from getting bent.

Thanks, I was thinking of giving the Hammerhead shifter a try.Do you think it's more robust then the stock one?

I do have a brake snake (on the rear brake

), but don't have one on the shifter. I'm thinking it won't do me any good because my problem is that the gear shifter is always bending in towards the engine

.

The Letter J · 09-16-2011, 02:13 PM

Chris D: The hammerhead shifter is definately more "robust" than oem. They are nearly the same price as oem too, so if you need a new shifter anyway, definately go with the hammerhead. If/when you F one up, you can then just buy the individual pieces to fix it instead of dropping $70+ each time. I could go measure the difference in thickness with my calipers if you'd like.

You should consider an set of clutch/ignition cover gaurds to keep the brake/shifter from busting through in a crash, I have these: http://www.adventure-spec.com/defaul...m-690-e-r.html

Bike Nomad: I've made my own brakesnakes before but the ones currently on the bike are motion pro (3 pack for $6 http://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/pr...FamilyId=25547 ), it is nothing more than a small length of cable with a ferrel crimped on which can be done with a pair of pliers. The parts are available at most hardware stores and shouldn't cost more than $2-$3, hell, you could probably buy a 50 pack for that much.

.chris · 09-16-2011, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Tarheel Wheeler

Here ya go http://sigutech.com/index.php?option...d=28&Itemid=47

Group buy done awhile back. Sounds like everybody is happy with them.

So you are saying that there is no option to fix the seals on the current slave?
It is a 120euro replacment part, instead of a couple of seals? I think I am going to ask my local to see if the pistons seal/gasket etc can be repaired.

Tarheel Wheeler · 09-16-2011, 03:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by .chris

So you are saying that there is no option to fix the seals on the current slave?
It is a 120euro replacment part, instead of a couple of seals? I think I am going to ask my local to see if the pistons seal/gasket etc can be repaired.

Nope, just suggesting that alot of guys with the same issue opted to go with the Sigutech as a replacement and have been very pleased with the performance.

You can easily replace the seals, but many chose to upgrade.

Ride on!

Uller · 09-16-2011, 03:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by .chris

So you are saying that there is no option to fix the seals on the current slave?
It is a 120euro replacment part, instead of a couple of seals? I think I am going to ask my local to see if the pistons seal/gasket etc can be repaired.

I had the replacement part number up here for a Yamaha O-ring which fit the slave and was around $1.50. Now that the megathread is gone, so is it.

I will have to go home to look the number up and can do so later tonight.

Sutherngintelmen · 09-16-2011, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Uller

I had the replacement part number up here for a Yamaha O-ring which fit the slave and was around $1.50. Now that the megathread is gone, so is it.

I will have to go home to look the number up and can do so later tonight.

From ghost of mega crash

R-dubb · 09-16-2011, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Sutherngintelmen

From ghost of mega crash

This part only fixes slaves from '08 and '09 bikes. In '10 they started using a different (green) wiper seal in place of the o-ring.

Uller · 09-16-2011, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by R-dubb

This part only fixes slaves from '08 and '09 bikes. In '10 they started using a different (green) wiper seal in place of the o-ring.

Shit! You are right. I'm sorry for false hopes. I forgot about that part.

Well, at least with the '08 and '09 bikes the stock fix is easier. If I had a newer bike, and didn't want to buy a Sigutech unit. I might almost entertain the idea of changing to an older slave for availability and cost of parts.

Uller · 09-16-2011, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Sutherngintelmen

From ghost of mega crash

You are getting pretty good at that. Thanks for the help.

(You might want to tone it down a little though, next thing you know you will the the "Librarian" and everyone will be sending you PM's for Megathread lookups.

)

crankshaft · 09-16-2011, 07:26 PM

Yo guys, working on the HOW, trying to find a web hosting outfit. GoDaddy seems to be other than good

Bill the Bong · 09-16-2011, 11:38 PM

I see that the 2012 250 and 350 SX-F models have an in-line serviceable fuel filter. Has any-one seen this? Small enough to use in the place of the quick dis-connects? Part numbers?

CHRIS_D · 09-17-2011, 03:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Letter J

Chris D: The hammerhead shifter is definately more "robust" than oem. They are nearly the same price as oem too, so if you need a new shifter anyway, definately go with the hammerhead. If/when you F one up, you can then just buy the individual pieces to fix it instead of dropping $70+ each time. I could go measure the difference in thickness with my calipers if you'd like.

You should consider an set of clutch/ignition cover gaurds to keep the brake/shifter from busting through in a crash, I have these: http://www.adventure-spec.com/defaul...m-690-e-r.html

.

Just to double check it's the Hammerhead KTM #1 that will fit our bikes?

The reason I ask is that the OEM part # doesn't match what they say it will replace. Thanks!!

Barman · 09-17-2011, 08:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bill the Bong

I see that the 2012 250 and 350 SX-F models have an in-line serviceable fuel filter. Has any-one seen this? Small enough to use in the place of the quick dis-connects? Part numbers?

I'd look elsewhere for an inline filter. A few guys at thumpertalk have had issues with the sx-f filter plugging up already.

blakrj · 09-17-2011, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by crankshaft

Yo guys, working on the HOW, trying to find a web hosting outfit. GoDaddy seems to be other than good

Been using 1&1.com for last 5 years and been pretty good. Cheap as well.

09-16-2011, 01:25 PM	#166
Tarheel Wheeler Around Joined: Oct 2003 Location: A53, NC Oddometer: 3,354	You can get Brake and Shifter Snakes from Motion Pro, or just log on and look at them...easy to fabricate from the pic...not that I'd do anything like that. __________________ Adversity is the state in which man most easily becomes acquainted with himself, being especially free of admirers then. John Wooden "Get to riding or get to dying"...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K_T41kJm-PE Tarheel Wheeler screwed with this post 09-16-2011 at 01:42 PM

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Bill the Bong Supern00ba Joined: Dec 2006 Location: Kanoneiland South Africa Oddometer: 517	In-line filter I see that the 2012 250 and 350 SX-F models have an in-line serviceable fuel filter. Has any-one seen this? Small enough to use in the place of the quick dis-connects? Part numbers? __________________ KTM 690 R - "Its just a little crush..."

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09-16-2011, 02:13 PM	#168
The Letter J lost in the 690 mega Joined: Aug 2010 Location: Santa Maria, CA Oddometer: 316	Chris D: The hammerhead shifter is definately more "robust" than oem. They are nearly the same price as oem too, so if you need a new shifter anyway, definately go with the hammerhead. If/when you F one up, you can then just buy the individual pieces to fix it instead of dropping $70+ each time. I could go measure the difference in thickness with my calipers if you'd like. You should consider an set of clutch/ignition cover gaurds to keep the brake/shifter from busting through in a crash, I have these: http://www.adventure-spec.com/defaul...m-690-e-r.html Bike Nomad: I've made my own brakesnakes before but the ones currently on the bike are motion pro (3 pack for $6 http://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/pr...FamilyId=25547 ), it is nothing more than a small length of cable with a ferrel crimped on which can be done with a pair of pliers. The parts are available at most hardware stores and shouldn't cost more than $2-$3, hell, you could probably buy a 50 pack for that much.