KTM 990/950 Adv thread

[warewolf]

and bike up right. ( center stand )


Thats bike upright not on centre stand. If you read the manual, i think.That's the one. PUtting it on the centre stand lifts the rear vs the front. So... check the oil with the bike upright (not on a stand) and adjust the oil level to spot on full. Then put the bike on the centre stand, see what the level now reads... so you now have the correct level to aim for with the bike conveniently on the stand.

[Waihou Thumper]

today, while i was waiting for tomorrow to come..:crazy:
i decided to make a head light protector for my 9fiddy...

so me and the boy went down to the local glass shop and spent $8 on a piece of clear plastic sheet aprox 4mm thick.
i have enough plastic left over for a spare screen.... bonus :yes:
i then sat on my little chair and thought up an easy way to make one up.
after looking around the net, and asking the lads on OC i decided on a touratech design.

so the end result a cheap and basic stone guard for my expensive light..

looks good.

JMJ

Nice work there. Those Touratech guards are pricey and I bet you made it for next to nothing with a bit of elbow grease and maybe a Heiny or two...:)

[Waihou Thumper]

No 200kg motorcycle is a mx'er, but a single jump also doesn't tell a life's story of usage, or maybe it does?.....

Joes seen me jump the PD several feet high but I wouldn't want to do it too often.

If it happens then, the past history has caught up with him...
i.e. He has done it time and time again and finally pushed his luck....:)
Still, it looks frikken awesome, but listen to them land :argh:
They sure do make a 'Ow, that sure was nasty' noise on that sort of landing...

[Waihou Thumper]

Joes seen me jump the PD several feet high but I wouldn't want to do it too often.

But to qualify Eddie, you have to be with the bike mate and still be on it when it lands, either vertically or horizontally...:whistle:
If you did that, well, I am impressed....
I haven't jumped any height or distance intentionally. I sort of have a nice ballast attached and the bike always just made a nice....:argh:as it landed...:)

[junkmanjoe]

its true mark...i flew the dr of the hill, i looked around and there is eddie in full flight...landing was a little awkward, but he got away with it...
its a moment thing, would have been a great photo.
would have been a good meter off air under the PD...:crazy:

JMJ

[Waihou Thumper]

its true mark...i flew the dr of the hill, i looked around and there is eddie in full flight...landing was a little awkward, but he got away with it...
its a moment thing, would have been a great photo.
would have been a good meter off air under the PD...:crazy:

JMJ

It must have landed with a good :argh:
And the bike must have felt it too......:woohoo:

[Aslan]

today, while i was waiting for tomorrow to come..:crazy:
i decided to make a head light protector for my 9fiddy...

so me and the boy went down to the local glass shop and spent $8 on a piece of clear plastic sheet aprox 4mm thick.
i have enough plastic left over for a spare screen.... bonus :yes:
i then sat on my little chair and thought up an easy way to make one up.
after looking around the net, and asking the lads on OC i decided on a touratech design.

so the end result a cheap and basic stone guard for my expensive light..

looks good.

JMJ

nice job Joe - you're a resourceful man :woohoo:

[junkmanjoe]

It must have landed with a good :argh:
And the bike must have felt it too......:woohoo:

there is 3 dents in the ground...........
1 for the sump.
2 for each cylinder

nothing but air.................:pinch:

JMJ

[Eddieb]

Pic 1 costs $80.34 Aussie dollars plus shipping
Pic 2 costs ~$20NZ, a bit of time and a few Heinie's

Spot the difference.

[Eddieb]

It must have landed with a good :argh:
And the bike must have felt it too......:woohoo:

Did you not feel the 6.5 richter scale quake that day?

Actually it wasn't as bad as I expected, apart from zero technique or skill causing the front came down a little before the back it wasn't as bad as I expected.

[young1]

Pretty much all KTM LC8 owners manual available here (http://www.ktm950.info/how/owners_manuals/owners_manuals.html) with all the goods on general maintenance/operation.

From page 75 of the 2007 990 manual.



Cheers R

Thanks everyone for the help, I think the problem is that I can't the manual!!

[Eddieb]

Had my first garage session with the 950 tonight.

Removed the big black screen
Lubed the chain
Adjusted the handlebars one position forward
Transfered the GPS mount off the PD
Reduced the preload slightly at both ends cause it was a very solid ride and I could feel every tiny bump in the road.

[Squiggles]

Spot the difference.

The corners on teh aussie one are more round :dodge:

[Waihou Thumper]

Had my first garage session with the 950 tonight.

Removed the big black screen
Lubed the chain
Adjusted the handlebars one position forward
Transfered the GPS mount off the PD
Reduced the preload slightly at both ends cause it was a very solid ride and I could feel every tiny bump in the road.

Fitted training wheels and a step ladder that folds out of the seat compartment...:lol:

[Eddieb]

Fitted training wheels and a step ladder that folds out of the seat compartment...:lol:

Your not wrong there.
I took it up a short gravel track last night on the way home. Had a bit of a sphincter moment coming round a single lane corner with a big drop off on the outside and merely resting my foot on the brake lever locks it up. I'm so used to being able to jump up and down on the PD rear brake without risk of it locking up.

It also spins up nicely with just a hint of throttle on the gravel ;)

The back end is still way too hard, if I soften that a bit more it might drop it down slightly.

[warewolf]

merely resting my foot on the brake lever locks it up. I'm so used to being able to jump up and down on the PD rear brake without risk of it locking up.Finesse, boy... finesse!

You're now riding a fine bit of engineering that works like it ought. :girlfight: You don't have to jump on it like a demented gorilla, it will respond to a caress.

[Waihou Thumper]

Finesse, boy... finesse!

You're now riding a fine bit of engineering that works like it ought. :girlfight: You don't have to jump on it like a demented gorilla, it will respond to a caress.

Ja, Ja....Those Bavarian Monsters need a little more positive persuasion..:whistle:

Now, as for the motorsickle from the Republic of Osterreich, you hit the nail on 'der Kopf' :) or got it in one....as they say...:2thumbsup

[Oscar]

Finesse, boy... finesse!

You're now riding a fine bit of engineering that works like it ought. :girlfight: You don't have to jump on it like a demented gorilla, it will respond to a caress.

I tell what a fine bit of engineering is - genuine KTM crash bars.
I highsided my 950 twice at the FNAR (once from a great height), and the crash bars worked, the only damage was one of the bars was tweaked (soon sorted with a rubber mallet) and der mirror is kaput.

[Waihou Thumper]

I tell what a fine bit of engineering is - genuine KTM crash bars.
I highsided my 950 twice at the FNAR (once from a great height), and the crash bars worked, the only damage was one of the bars was tweaked (soon sorted with a rubber mallet) and der mirror is kaput.

Der Spiegel.....:) is Kaputt....
That was lucky then, it seems for the extra bit of weight, they can save the price of the $2200 fuel tank (per side). Mirrors, shmirrors, they are expendable...right? :)
How did you High Side, not once, but twice? Nice story to be told here....I am sure. :Playnice:

[Oscar]

Der Spiegel.....:)
That was lucky then, it seems for the extra bit of weight, they can save the price of the $2200 fuel tank (per side). Mirrors, shmirrors, they are expendable...right? :)
How did you High Side, not once, but twice? Nice story to be told here....I am sure. :Playnice:


I actually crashed four times.
But I was only counting the ones that damaged me or the bike.

I was proving to the world what a he-man I was (note the use of the past tense, I have decided after reflection that I don't need to prove anything to anyone but mystupidself), by riding the trail sections of the ride.

The first was when I launched up a rocky slope after a stream crossing and hit a larger rock (i.e. boulder) hiding under the other rocks and was speared off in a perpendicular fashion.

The other was riding down a hill onto a farm track, I found a step/ridge hiding in the long grass, slammed into it with the bottom frame rails, and as a result of the sudden stop was pitched sideways onto the track...

The bike coped somewhat better'n me:baby:
Sprung a rib cartilage:baby::baby::baby::(:(:(

[NordieBoy]

The bike coped somewhat better'n me:baby:
Sprung a rib cartilage:baby::baby::baby::(:(:(

Ouch. A broken subframe really hurts.

[Oscar]

Ouch. A broken subframe really hurts.

Nah, I just had a root canal procedure which turned into a tooth extraction.
That took my mind off the ribs:(:baby::crybaby::crybaby:

[marks]

Nah, I just had a root canal procedure which turned into a tooth extraction.
That took my mind off the ribs:(:baby::crybaby::crybaby:

don't ya just love dentists

they screw around in your mouth and then rape your wallet :buggerd:

and root canals are the gang bang of dentisty - man I hate those little round nerve root file thingys

[Willdat?]

root canals are the gang bang of dentisty

I read that as DESTINY - didn't realise Brian was into that sort of thing...

[Ruralman]

One thing I have just done as a result of the weekend trip to the KB bash at Kopara is alter the gearing on my bike - geared it down 1 tooth on the front. It was really obvious over the weekend that the bike was labouring in top gear at 115-120 - its fine if you are able to ride at 135 km/hr all day but that has some obvious risks:Police:

I took it for a quick zip along my road tonight once I'd finished - its now about 500 revs higher for the same speed in 6th, its much easier to manage in first (which was too tall ,and a pain in traffic) and it is quite a bit zippier (like it really needed that!!!!). All in all I'm pretty confident that it will be a much better bike for me with the change and wouldn't be at all surprised if it uses less fuel on a quiet cruise.

I get the impression that these bikes come geared to travel on European highways/autobahns and that dropping from a 17 to a 16 tooth front would probably make sense for quite a few riders. Has anyone else on here done it and what difference did you notice?

With the change it is now doing 4000 revs at 100km/hr - I did take it up to 115 on a short gravel straight but I can't remember what the revs were (I think 4500)

[Crisis management]

Has anyone else on here done it and what difference did you notice?


Thats about the best, simple thing you can do to the 990 (after fitting crash bars) as it transforms it into a machine more capable of slow speed manouvering (saves the clutch a bit) and gives you back 100km/hr in top with the ability to accelerate.
The downsides I found were a tendency to wheelspin like a mad bastard on any soft surface / gravel and that the rev limiter appeared very quickly in the first three gears.
I would think it's almost obligatory to change any large, modern bikes gearing as soon as you get it, as it is only geared like that to pass the EU noise test (set at 100km/hr?).

Oscar, where's the pictures? :dodge:

[NordieBoy]

Dropping a tooth should be mandatory on all bikes. Even BMW's :D

There's people that say they can't feel the 10% difference in power doing the dynojet kit on a DR and yet rave about dropping a tooth off the front which on the DR is only about 8%.

There's a 950 in Nelson that's got a right foot shifter and thumb rear brake.

[Waihou Thumper]

There's a 950 in Nelson that's got a right foot shifter and thumb rear brake.

okay, this might seem a little obvious but 'why?' :(

[Eddieb]

Went for another little play last night. It's much better in slow stuff without the huge screen on the front as I couldn't see anything within about 20 feet of the front wheel. Feeling a bit more confident on it now.

And some KTM 950 porn, just because I can.

[NordieBoy]

okay, this might seem a little obvious but 'why?' :(

Little use of left leg?

It did have a hand operated gear shift.

Also twin Akra's to compensate for the extra weight.

[Ruralman]

Thats about the best, simple thing you can do to the 990 (after fitting crash bars) as it transforms it into a machine more capable of slow speed manouvering (saves the clutch a bit) and gives you back 100km/hr in top with the ability to accelerate.
The downsides I found were a tendency to wheelspin like a mad bastard on any soft surface / gravel and that the rev limiter appeared very quickly in the first three gears.
I would think it's almost obligatory to change any large, modern bikes gearing as soon as you get it, as it is only geared like that to pass the EU noise test (set at 100km/hr?).

Oscar, where's the pictures? :dodge:

Yeah i know what you mean about the wheelspin - I was conciously trying to make this rear tyre last longer than the last one but that is going to require a lot more restraint in the lower gears than it did before :cool:
The low speed manoevering is certainly much better as you say - I have stalled the thing a couple of times taking off and not allowing enough clutch slip for the tall first gear - the first time it happened was in my driveway soon after I bought it and happened while I was turning around to ride out and had all the luggage on. It caught me by surprise and with the angle of turn etc I ended up stepping off it and having to lift the big bitch up - farking heavy with all the extra gear. Much less chance of this happening again now

I had a wee incident with inadvertantly filling the tank with diesel - read about it here
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=96045&page=61

[cooneyr]

....I had a wee incident with inadvertantly filling the tank with diesel - read about it here
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=96045&page=61

Umm what was wrong with pulling the hoses of the petcocks on the front of each tank as you have to do when removing the tank? Might have saved a few mouthfulls of petrol! Not having ago but hopefully others think of this before sucking up mouth fulls of petrol/deisel. :whistle:

Cheers R

[junkmanjoe]

out standing performance today from my 950...2 up to napier in very strong winds.
return trip home was stronger winds and constant strong head winds....
one time was doing 110km, one good wind gust pushed me back to 85km,.:eek5:
spent most of to day riding on a 45deg angle..., just tossed me and bike all over the road....:scooter:

great balance skill test....:scooter:

JMJ

[Digitdion]

hay boys and girls!
Got a minor issue with my 990. To do with the battery.SOmething seems to be draining it ever so little by little. Six months ago I got a new battery in her as the old one seemed dodgy(it was dodgy at the time).Before replacing battery while getting it services I got the mechanic to check the battery was being charged and that the gps mount and factory heated grips were not draining power when not in use(They were supposed to be wired up to the ignition). I was told then that all was good.
As you know they are not fucking cheap to replace. But a new battery it was. Its a yuasa. The battery is 6 months old. Rode down to the Bert Munro. On the friday Did 300 clicks from home to invers. Half of that was in the pissing cold rain and wind, so had the heated grips on. I did forget to turn the heated grips off but that should not be an issue as they are wired into ignition.
Bit of a cold ish damp night for the bike, and in the morning she would not start would just turn over for a bit then cough and nothing. Wait a few minutes , same thing. HAd to jumper lead it to start( Thats if you you not know what an absolute *unt they are to push start, Unless you are on a big hill).
So, jump forward 3 weeks(bike had been fine since) Took the bike to work. A short 5 km ride.( The day before took it for a blast thru the nevis with the mrs's on the back. thats 200km round trip) A cold day(where the fuck is summer) Bike sat for about 12 hours during the day and you guessed it battery was weak and just turned her over but would turn over twice then cough. Nothing! Waited about one minute and luckily she fired up, just.
Any ideas fella's before I talk to the workshop boys. Does it sound familiar? Just to re iterate, gps mount and heated grips are wired to ignition.
really appreciate any feedback as want to get it sorted so to avoid any potential major cock up in the middle of bumfuck Idaho( opp's I meant Otago!)
Cheers Dion!

[Digitdion]

Just to add fella's.
It is in my mind to much of a coincedence tht similar things happened with the old battery, We just thought it was buggered but maybe not. the new battery could be a dud but i doubt it. They bare way to much for me to be getting a new one every year. I may as well just give all my excess cash to ACC instead.
Once again cheers for any input and idea's!

[Padmei]

Check all your connections - make sure there're no corroded earth connections.

[Triwi]

Exactly the same with my 08. Finally bought new battery and now have the perfectly good original sitting on bench which gets a charge from time to time to try and keep it active. Also made up a set of jumper leads which sits in tanktop space permanently as couldnt think what else to do.
cheers
triwi

[junkmanjoe]

is it safe to jump start these bikes...
would you need a special leeds. or just standard type be ok

JMJ

[Triwi]

Good point. I have jumped it with no apparent probs. Leads are light enough to coil up in glovebox and are enough to start it. Wouldnt want to use them longer than a few seconds tho. Wiring size matches that on bike.
triwi

[junkmanjoe]

any concerns of up setting the electrics, with a power boost..
just wondering as its not a dumb idea to have a lite set of leads handy..

JMJ

[junkmanjoe]

would you add a separate wire loom for the lights and run of a switch.

or connect to the high beam set up.

cigi lighter connectors,
do you run these of a relay


JMJ

[dino3310]

just strap a dolphin to the fender mate, battery will last ages...

would be good if you can hook your spotties up the the high beam switch, are you making up some crashbars for the beasty

[Triwi]

Dont forget Acc1 and Acc2 wires for accessories in behind the headlight assembly. One is hot regardless of key position the other is on with ignition. Good for connecting relays to etc.
triwi

[cooneyr]

Dont forget Acc1 and Acc2 wires for accessories in behind the headlight assembly. One is hot regardless of key position the other is on with ignition. Good for connecting relays to etc.
triwi

And they use the fuses in the fuse box so no need to worry about putting new fuses on the bike.

Cheers R

[Eddieb]

My 950 appears to have an 'S' centre stand fitted.

I have read that the earlier 950's were slightly higher than the later ones, but by how much and whether that meant they had a different stand I've no idea. Anyway, comparing my bike to Joe's the bikes are the same height, but my centre stand is definately 30mm higher. This means it's difficult, if not nigh on impossible to get the bike onto the stand

Before I start chopping the stand up to shorten it, does anyone want to swap their standard height stand for my 'S' length one?

[Crisis management]

Dont forget Acc1 and Acc2 wires ......... Good for connecting relays to etc.
triwi

IIRC these are a fairly light gauge wire so the use of relays for lighting and heavy draw loads is recommended, have a careful look before you plug too much into these connections.

[Ruralman]

Umm what was wrong with pulling the hoses of the petcocks on the front of each tank as you have to do when removing the tank? Might have saved a few mouthfulls of petrol! Not having ago but hopefully others think of this before sucking up mouth fulls of petrol/deisel. :whistle:

Cheers R

I pulled out the manual looking for ideas for how to do it - with it being fuel injected and the fuel pump being in the tank I thought it could be tricky. I will go and have another look and see what the instructions say about removing the tank because there wasn't anything about draining the tank. If the tank is reasonably quick to remove it would be the best way - although the siphoning actually works well if you can stop sucking before the fuel arrives!! (I can just see someone quoting that and adding - "knew a girl like that once...")

[Ruralman]

hay boys and girls!
Got a minor issue with my 990. To do with the battery.SOmething seems to be draining it ever so little by little.

So, jump forward 3 weeks(bike had been fine since) Took the bike to work. A short 5 km ride.( The day before took it for a blast thru the nevis with the mrs's on the back. thats 200km round trip) A cold day(where the fuck is summer) Bike sat for about 12 hours during the day and you guessed it battery was weak and just turned her over but would turn over twice then cough. Nothing! Waited about one minute and luckily she fired up, just.
Any ideas fella's before I talk to the workshop boys. Does it sound familiar? Just to re iterate, gps mount and heated grips are wired to ignition.
really appreciate any feedback as want to get it sorted so to avoid any potential major cock up in the middle of bumfuck Idaho( opp's I meant Otago!)
Cheers Dion!

This sounds very familiar - but my incidents were on the Tiger. Get a volt meter and measure the voltage at the battery and see what happens when you rev it up and hold a few revs (mine would actually drop the voltage as the revs were held) - the voltage across the battery should be 13+ volts when revved
On the Tiger the problem turned out to be a slightly dirty connection in a joiner in the cable coming from the reg/rec back to the battery. Cheap and easy to fix when you find the fault - clean, spray and put back together. Useful to have a multi/voltmeter to see when you have found the problem.

[warewolf]

Before I start chopping the stand up to shorten it, does anyone want to swap their standard height stand for my 'S' length one?Me, if the stands are compatible. I have a vague recollection that the 640A stand is the same height as the 950S. I've shortened mine to suit the lowering links, so now with the std links back on, the modded stand is too short.

Edit: No go, the stands are completely different designs.

[cooneyr]

I pulled out the manual looking for ideas for how to do it - with it being fuel injected and the fuel pump being in the tank I thought it could be tricky. I will go and have another look and see what the instructions say about removing the tank because there wasn't anything about draining the tank. If the tank is reasonably quick to remove it would be the best way - although the siphoning actually works well if you can stop sucking before the fuel arrives!! (I can just see someone quoting that and adding - "knew a girl like that once...")

OK point taken. I'm thinking of the 950 with the fuel pump down near the battery. Still I'm sure there will be petcocks on the lower front inside of the fuel tanks (bottom of the radiator level) with a hose that connects the tanks. Surely fuel will flow out of both of these without the pump on?

Cheers R

[JATZ]

My 950 appears to have an 'S' centre stand fitted.

I have read that the earlier 950's were slightly higher than the later ones, but by how much and whether that meant they had a different stand I've no idea. Anyway, comparing my bike to Joe's the bikes are the same height, but my centre stand is definately 30mm higher. This means it's difficult, if not nigh on impossible to get the bike onto the stand

Before I start chopping the stand up to shorten it, does anyone want to swap their standard height stand for my 'S' length one?

I thought it was just me being weak, when I struggled to get it on the centre stand.
I do remember the P.O. saying something about the stand and pointing to it but my eyes had over-ridden my ears by that stage

[dmc]

My 950 appears to have an 'S' centre stand fitted.

I have read that the earlier 950's were slightly higher than the later ones, but by how much and whether that meant they had a different stand I've no idea. Anyway, comparing my bike to Joe's the bikes are the same height, but my centre stand is definately 30mm higher. This means it's difficult, if not nigh on impossible to get the bike onto the stand

Before I start chopping the stand up to shorten it, does anyone want to swap their standard height stand for my 'S' length one?

Yep yours has an S stand, we compared them with mine and our mates S once before (all 04), I think some of them came in with the wrong stand originally which is what you have.

[Waihou Thumper]

Yep yours has an S stand, we compared them with mine and our mates S once before (all 04), I think some of them came in with the wrong stand originally which is what you have.

I would class that as a bonus...There is more height for doing things on the bike and given the fact that Eddie popped over this afternoon, we had a look. Once he had a few lessons in swinging the bike up and grabbing the right purchase point he was happy as Larry...I mean Eddie! :2thumbsup
I will not divulge what we did next though and where we rode....
I have video, but silly me put the camera on the front guard. The track was so rough, the upper bill kept diving down and masking all the good bits...Bugger!
I will have to remember to put the camera on the helmet for the rough stuff, on the guard for the namby pamby road riding...:)

[Waihou Thumper]

I thought it was just me being weak, when I struggled to get it on the centre stand.
I do remember the P.O. saying something about the stand and pointing to it but my eyes had over-ridden my ears by that stage

Eddie was just grabbing it in the wrong place. A quick lesson from me and we were smiling, in fact it was so easy, it launched itself and wheelied...:2thumbsup
Thompson Track is nice and dry at the moment but not really condusive to big bikes...Hmm :calm:

[JATZ]

Eddie was just grabbing it in the wrong place. A quick lesson from me and we were smiling, in fact it was so easy, it launched itself and wheelied...:2thumbsup
Thompson Track is nice and dry at the moment but not really condusive to big bikes...Hmm :calm:

Technique then........I guess it's an owner thing :D

[Eddieb]

The track was so rough, the upper bill kept diving down and masking all the good bits...Bugger!
I will have to remember to put the camera on the helmet for the rough stuff, on the guard for the namby pamby road riding...:)

So did you get any even half decent video?

[dino3310]

any battle scars Eddie, its not often you can ride away from thomsons without a bin :lol:

[Waihou Thumper]

So did you get any even half decent video?

It will need editing big time. The suspension over the bumps didnt help as the bill kept diving over the picture...

[Eddieb]

A couple of pics from today.

[Eddieb]

And one from last Sunday.

[Taz]

A couple of pics from today.

Damn!! Those whales are well beached :lol:

[junkmanjoe]

today...i spent a bit of time on the 950,,

put in a gigi lighter socket.

and a set of spot lights..

i say they come up a treat..

go out to night and try them out...:beer:..

JMJ

[Paladin]

today...i spent a bit of time on the 950,,

put in a gigi lighter socket.

and a set of spot lights..

i say they come up a treat..

go out to night and try them out...:beer:..

JMJ

Lookin good bro! I'll be following you then! (Altho actually the T/A's headlight makes the DR's look like a candle LOL!)

:2thumbsup

[ducatijim]

today...i spent a bit of time on the 950,,



JMJ

Geez Joe, FFS get that front tyre changed for something like a T63 or Rallyecross M8, and get yerself some grip in the corners-Scorp on the front = high risk of an ooops!

T63 @ $99 = security:woohoo:

( best money youll spend on her!)

[junkmanjoe]

yea mate i hear ya..
.im waiting for the new tires to arrive...

hopefully before south island trip, next month..

you back in kiwi land yet.

JMJ

[Waihou Thumper]

So did you get any even half decent video?

OK, I spent some of the morning editing this and it was a bit disappointing as the mount was too low and the bumps didnt help. I forgot the bike has an enormous beak! :Oops:Anyway, you can get the gist of it and see Eddie riding in front of me most of the way. The track was nice and dry but really rutted and unforgiving. There is a nice rock climb that really does need a line to be picked and committed to right from the get go...
We didn't get all of the way up, we thought it prudent given the chariots we were on to quit while we were still mobile...:)

I chose the music from a playlist that You Tube has, these songs are allowable. Unfortunately, not all of them are good ones, but I like this selection...:) Thanks for a good entertaining afternoon Eddie! ;)
This is Part One, the ride from the turn off and the ford, metal road...and start of the track...I can't get any audio no matter how many times it was uploaded, so sorry folks....make the brrm brrm noises and imagine...:)

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Looks like the music worked in the end.....cool!


This is part two of the episode. The ride up the track and the return to safety...Enjoy! The music might still be mixing in, so if it is mute, come back in a few minutes....:)
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[Taz]

Where is this track mark?? You reckon I'd get thru on the 525? :)

[Waihou Thumper]

You would blast up on the KTM Andy...I used to take the Husaberg up there all the time...Thing is, you cannot hoon it though, you have blind bends and hunters, horses and walkers use it mate....Mid week is the best....Go through Te Aroha township, head out south alongside the Kaimais, there is a sign post bout 8-9Km out of town, turn left and keep going till you basically head on up in the hills, veer right past a house and then you are on the road to the track....Just keep going. Sing out if you are going one day, I might be able to tag along on the big DR...:)

[Taz]

Just googled it. Dunno why I aint heard of it before. Did the South Island one.

Oh and you know me - I never hoon. Honest.

[Waihou Thumper]

The music will not load onto the video. That means it is mute the whole way, unless I upload a new copy, ain't doing that, it will take all night...:angry2:I will try once more and then just flag it...shit! :crybaby:

[Taz]

Would prefer the sound of the bikes anyways.....

[Waihou Thumper]

Would prefer the sound of the bikes anyways.....

Can't even add the sound in now mate, the videos will have to be done all over if I was to do that..

[Taz]

No sound is cool. I'll just make brrmm brrmm noises.......

[ducatijim]

you back in kiwi land yet.

JMJ

Arh-huh.....now I know who DOESN'T read my tyresome RR's!!!:angry2:

[junkmanjoe]

bring ya bike back......where could we find you, if we wanted to..:scooter:

or should i just go find your ride reports again....:eek5:

what front sprockets are you ktm chaps running...

in the twisty hiway 52 today,, was wondering if i should gear bike down a little,
seam to be laboring a far bit,spent most of the road down a gear...

what ya reckon..

JMJ

[cooneyr]

Chuck a 16 tooth on the front. When this chain dies I'm thinking 17/45, got to double check my calc's though.

Cheers R

[junkmanjoe]

if i gear it down one up front,, make much difference to the fuel..
i belive im running 17/42.. it ticks along quite nicely on open road...:yes:


JMJ

[Waihou Thumper]

The video is posted.....Post #316, this is a few above these....
Take a look at a 950 Adventure in the Kaimai ranges ridden by a wee fella from Wellywood....:)

[andy mac]

Good videos Mark but when did you start singing to your DR Deliah?

[Eddieb]

today...i spent a bit of time on the 950,,

put in a gigi lighter socket.

and a set of spot lights..

i say they come up a treat..

go out to night and try them out...:beer:..

JMJ

Nice mate, they are looking good.

[junkmanjoe]

thanks mate
they work real good as well.
also survived there first road trip this morn..
i went early just so i could use them.. was fukn windy as well..

JMJ

[cooneyr]

if i gear it down one up front,, make much difference to the fuel..
i belive im running 17/42.. it ticks along quite nicely on open road...:yes:


JMJ

Not that I've noticed but the 17 didn't last very long on my bike. I get 280km to reserve pretty religiously.

Cheers R

[ducatijim]

bring ya bike back......where could we find you, if we wanted to..:scooter:I'm back in Unzud till April, bike is nice tucked up with company in Mt Barker, SA

or should i just go find your ride reports again....:eek5:Oh, don't do that!!

what front sprockets are you ktm chaps running...16T front-only way to go!

in the twisty hiway 52 today,, was wondering if i should gear bike down a little,
seam to be laboring a far bit,spent most of the road down a gear...All Euro bikes seem to arrive here geared for their hi speed motorways-you won't belive the change 1 tooth will make to your bike Joe.

what ya reckon..

JMJ

:niceone::clap::apint::msn-wink::niceone:

[junkmanjoe]

okies...now a new front sprocket is on the cards....

JMJ

[Eddieb]

okies...now a new front sprocket is on the cars....

JMJ

And stop being a tight arse and put 95 gas in ya bike.

[BMWST?]

And stop being a tight arse and put 95 gas in ya bike.

you will prolly get slightly better consumption figures,dont know if it is enough to offset the extra cash but its only a dollar for normal size tanks...($2 for the pd)

[junkmanjoe]

And stop being a tight arse and put 95 gas in ya bike.

me tight arse....i think your arse was a little tight going up Thomson track other day mate.....
is it a dead end track or come out some where...

JMJ

[Paladin]

Nice vids Mark, Thompson's looks like fun, bit like Odlins or the Pram Track down near Welly!

:clap:

[Ruralman]

okies...now a new front sprocket is on the cards....

JMJ

I'm finding mine a lot easier and nicer to ride - easier by a huge margin at slow speeds, and nicer in that the roll on power on the highway is better. I've just filled up and zeroed the trip meter and we head off tomorrow on our big trip to Auckland and back so I'll soon find out what the 16T has done to the fuel consumption - we'll be two up and fully loaded so that won't help.

So if anyone sees an orange 990 adv cruising two up heading to Auckland (ferry crossing on Tues night) then say high if you have a chance

Cheers RM and the Princess

[junkmanjoe]

where did you buy the sprocket from..

ride safe, which way you going up. east or west side...or straight up the guts..

JMJ

[Digitdion]

Not that I've noticed but the 17 didn't last very long on my bike. I get 280km to reserve pretty religiously.

Cheers R
Thats pretty good. So thats to reserve ah?! Do you ride it like a Nana? I normally only get 300 all up until i top her up.

[Digitdion]

I'm finding mine a lot easier and nicer to ride - easier by a huge margin at slow speeds, and nicer in that the roll on power on the highway is better. I've just filled up and zeroed the trip meter and we head off tomorrow on our big trip to Auckland and back so I'll soon find out what the 16T has done to the fuel consumption - we'll be two up and fully loaded so that won't help.

So if anyone sees an orange 990 adv cruising two up heading to Auckland (ferry crossing on Tues night) then say high if you have a chance

Cheers RM and the Princess

Will be interested to see how or if your fuel consumption changes. keep us informed!

[cooneyr]

Thats pretty good. So thats to reserve ah?! Do you ride it like a Nana? I normally only get 300 all up until i top her up.

I like my licence so I'm a bit nanaish but probably more relevant is that the 950 has the fuel pump outside the tanks (down near the battery) and the 990 has the fuel pump in one of the fuel tanks. The fuel tanks are the same on the outside but quite different on the inside.

Cheers R

[dino3310]

, bit like Odlins or the Pram Track down near Welly!

:clap:

untill it rains:devil2:

[dmc]

I like my licence so I'm a bit nanaish but probably more relevant is that the 950 has the fuel pump outside the tanks (down near the battery) and the 990 has the fuel pump in one of the fuel tanks. The fuel tanks are the same on the outside but quite different on the inside.

Cheers R

The 990's even with the slightly smaller tanks get better mileage on a tank with the EFI than the carbie 950's ever can.

[Ruralman]

where did you buy the sprocket from..

ride safe, which way you going up. east or west side...or straight up the guts..

JMJ

Got it from McIver and Veitch in Dunedin - was $60-70 or thereabouts for a genuine KTM one. When I took off the cover I could see that the old one was starting to get a bit curved in the points so it was due for a change anyway but the back one looks fine at this stage.

As far as fuel useage goes - the fuel light has typically been coming on at around 250km for me unless I am adventure riding and giving it a bit where it will drop down into the 220's till the light. The best I have had was around mid 270's.
Bear in mind that I am also travelling with panniers much of the time and quite often 2 up and some of the time 2 up and well loaded - my cruising speeds are "sometimes potentially expensive" depending on mood and who I'm riding with (if anyone). With the gear change I am expecting to spend more time cruising at around 115-120 which the bike feels happier at now - we shall see :msn-wink:

As far as which route to Auck - on the way up we need to go from wellie in 1 day so prob the most direct route. No plans yet for the return - hopefully we can make it a 2 dayer and use a different route and take our time and stop when we feel like it. We will make it up as we go

cheers
RM/Bruce

[junkmanjoe]

with paladin on the back, with a head wind and riding sideways most of the way to napier,, we did around 260km and no reserve light came on,,, i was pleased with that..

palidin did ask me why we did 90km over the road works.....

my reply, just a gravel road mate........:devil2:

:spanking:

JMJ

[Paladin]

with paladin on the back, with a head wind and riding sideways most of the way to napier,, we did around 260km and no reserve light came on,,, i was pleased with that..

palidin did ask me why we did 90km over the road works.....

my reply, just a gravel road mate........:devil2:

:spanking:

JMJ

And a nice passing manouvre it was too! Got us around the cars LOL!

:niceone:

[dino3310]

shit these beasties grow on ya, im liking the look of this one with the higher front guard http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=262443164 , i see some on here are making inquiries already

[junkmanjoe]

in to win bro....
be quick...:rolleyes:

JMJ

[dino3310]

in to win bro....
be quick...:rolleyes:

JMJ

when i get a little older and slower mate i'l definately be looking at one of these to tour round on:clap:

[junkmanjoe]

when i get a little older and slower mate i'l definately be looking at one of these to tour round on:clap:

Oh OK,pull out the slow old granddad card aye...
ive lernt fast to drift gravel corners mate.....was a matter of having to:rolleyes:

crash bars next on the list.....just in case....

JMJ

[dino3310]

Oh OK,pull out the slow old granddad card aye...
ive lernt fast to drift gravel corners mate.....was a matter of having to:rolleyes:

crash bars next on the list.....just in case....

JMJ

was meaning while im still able(young enuff) to thrash around in the rough shit on the XR i'll keep doing that, cause theres no way i'l take a 950 there, it would kil me :lol: crash bars would be good mate, even if its just to deflect the odd sheep:dodge:

[junkmanjoe]

I see a few of the O,C guys are putting the battery's under the seat.
is there any advantage to this,

also some one with crash bars on the front, can you please post up a few pics of the bar mount points please..
im going to make my own set up.


JMJ

[scooter]

Would love to put help out with photos Joe but I admitted to be very anally retarded when it comes to this computer stuff.........I can fire some through to you via e mail easy enough tho......fire me thru your e mail and it will be done.....

[junkmanjoe]

cheers scooter,, pm sent..
we have to catch up sum day soon...

JMJ

[cooneyr]

.....also some one with crash bars on the front, can you please post up a few pics of the bar mount points please..
im going to make my own set up.


JMJ

Not sure If I have already said this but check out the SW-motech bars when looking for ideas. They have a brace between the two halves unlike other brands. Also the lowest forward mount is supposedly more rigid than the KTM style ones with a shorter length of tube between the crash bars proper and the mounting plate. I'll try and get photos this arvo.

Cheers R

[Box'a'bits]

If you are going to brace between crash bars, be careful to check clearance for the front wheel on full compression. That's part of the reason you dont see many 640s with them. On some versions (especially where teh forks were dropped thru the triple clamps) the front wheel touched the bracing bar and...

The other reasons had to do with weight & vibration...

[junkmanjoe]

ive got a desgin in my head,, just need to see close up mount photos,,,im not close to any bikes with bars on so cant have a looky...

JMJ

[cooneyr]

Well I took the photos but didnt manage to get back to home computer and I'm at work now:weep: Tonight hopefully. And there is no issues with the brace and the front wheel/guard clashing (I've bottomed the front sus a few times).

Cheers R

[Digitdion]

Happy New Year Chaps!
Here is an interesting one for ya's. Was out for a wee blast today. Well actually a big day ride. Left Queenstown heading up to Benmore Dam to ride thru the Black Forest road, up to tekapo, then home. What a big day, but a goody. Unfotunately I noticed something real odd. Could not believe it at the time kept telling myself something else was causing it. Stopped in briefly to see my Motorbike man and he confirmed what I thought.
My Right side fuel tank has a tiny hole, crack or whatever you want to call it, in it. Its right in the corner of the tank just behind the oil resovior. I first noticed the big adventure sticker had blistered on that inside corner from some sort of fluid. Do not think to much of it at the time. When I fueled up in Omarama and rode off I looked down and abit of fluid dribbling out from the tank. A quick stop and yes its fucking petrol. I told myself it must be coming from a fuel line or something(even though in the back of my mind it was straight out of the tank). And it is. A real small crack.
How could this happen I ask myself? Nothing has hit it. Obviously a fault or a weakness in my right tank.The bike has done just under 25000km. 07 model. Its been riding how it was designed. On road and gravel roads. Shit i hope the dealer who I bought if off sort me out. I have a feeling the tank will cost a fortune! I will keep you posted on developments. Oh, and have any of you fella's had any problems with you fuel tanks?

[junkmanjoe]

wow that sucks...
only prob with my tanks, they dont hold enough gas....

is the crack on or close to a stress point, like a tank mount,
ive not taken my tanks off as of yet,, service due in about 3,000km.

keep us posted as to the out come..

JMJ

[Digitdion]

[QUOTE=junkmanjoe;1129599075]wow that sucks...
only prob with my tanks, they dont hold enough gas....

is the crack on or close to a stress point, like a tank mount,
ive not taken my tanks off as of yet,, service due in about 3,000km.


As you look at the bike, There's the so call hole in the tank(not the best description). Thru the so called hole sits the oil resovoir. So right in the inside corner of the tank Just to the rear of oil container, the bloody thing has split.I do not think there is any tank mount there. I know things get a bit bumpy from time to time on an adventure but fuck me!

[junkmanjoe]

iwe could swap your one for eddies black tank...just dont tell any one and we might get away with it...

what ya think...

what about plastic welding..

JMJ

[Digitdion]

The ride, and the bloody fuel tank ! Looks small and innocent ,but fuel spitting out near the hot exhaust is an interesting combo to say the least!

[junkmanjoe]

wicked road......
what a shit place to have a split,,,
wonder if there is a join in the walls of the tank under the paint, where the molds join togeather..

JMJ

[cooneyr]

Pics of SW Motech crash bars mounts. Another good thing about the SW motech bars is I can take the front pannels off without taking the bars off cause of the largish gap (last pic) - you can't do this with the KTM ones.

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Cheers R

[cooneyr]

wicked road......
what a shit place to have a split,,,
wonder if there is a join in the walls of the tank under the paint, where the molds join togeather..

JMJ

You'd be doing that road on the DB1k ;)

[Digitdion]

You'd be doing that road on the DB1k ;)

I would love to do the DB1000 but fuck I have to work. Lokks like only one and a half tanks as well till I find a resolution!

[junkmanjoe]

You'd be doing that road on the DB1k ;)

yea ok rub it in mate....
ive got another idea on the cards for extra fuel storage, ill get in touch with ya later on..
thanks for the photos.




JMJ

[dmc]

you can't do this with the KTM ones.


Yes you can.

[cooneyr]

Yes you can.

I stand corrected. I thought they were to close to get a tool onto/into the lower plannel bolts?

[Oscar]

Pics of SW Motech crash bars mounts. Another good thing about the SW motech bars is I can take the front pannels off without taking the bars off cause of the largish gap (last pic) - you can't do this with the KTM ones.



Cheers R

They don't look as substantial as the KTM ones - which I can thoroughly recommend after crash testing.
I performed a nasty downhill highside which was given 9.9 by the Ukraine judge and although the bars bent slightly, there was no damage to the bike.

[cooneyr]

They don't look as substantial as the KTM ones - which I can thoroughly recommend after crash testing.
I performed a nasty downhill highside which was given 9.9 by the Ukraine judge and although the bars bent slightly, there was no damage to the bike.

The bar is suppose to be heavier (larger diameter) than on the KTM ones, the lower front mounts are shorter so supposidly bend less and the front brace below the rad seems like a good idea. The rear mount onto the frame is the only thing I dont like and have poped off the LHS once in a crash. I have plans to try and deal with that though.

Cheers R

[ducatijim]

........ till I find a resolution!

Cheapest option would be to buy a nice BMW !

[andy mac]

I would love to do the DB1000 but fuck I have to work. Lokks like only one and a half tanks as well till I find a resolution!

Have you seen the 07 tanks for sale on Advrider flea market, US$600 each side?
http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=533778
Last year it cost US$108 to send a 18L tank from California.

[Waihou Thumper]

Both sides are approx $2800 NZD, so if you want them it would be a bargain. I weighed up the options of replacing, getting new, bigger cells, and the cheaper was to get the 40 litre tanks in the end...In the REAL end, it never happened, but I was worried about the cost if they dropped and were pierced.....:(

[Digitdion]

Both sides are approx $2800 NZD, so if you want them it would be a bargain. I weighed up the options of replacing, getting new, bigger cells, and the cheaper was to get the 40 litre tanks in the end...In the REAL end, it never happened, but I was worried about the cost if they dropped and were pierced.....:(

We will see what happens. But i have a wee suspicion that the dealer and importer will come to the party. Only time will tell! Wish me luck. Its all a real pain in the arse. Its a faulty tank. No other possible cause, with where it is. Then tank is as good as new. Yeak I know they cost a fortune. Lets see what plays out. Will keep you posted !

[ducatijim]

Yeak I know they cost a fortune. !

And, some people think BMW parts are a rip off!!!!!!

[1KTM]

what about the warranty the bike not 2 years old or is it ?

[Ruralman]

Fuel useage on trip - you may find this really interesting (or not!!)
Ok we have been to Auckland and back - mostly by bike - we have ridden through some farking horrendous wind in both Islands but fortunately had a pretty good last couple of days.
Prior to the trip I had changed the front cog to a 16T to lower the gearing - I am really pleased with that. The bike is much nicer to ride in all conditions and is no longer labouring at anything under 120. It is about 500 revs higher at any speed in top gear than with the standard cog.
OK the fuel. Firstly we were two up (combined weight of about 140-150kg - and no I'm not going to split that into two!!) plus a very large topbox and my two biggest panniers, all full - so significant weight and drag.
The following fuel consumption figures are now divided into two sections - that prior to and that after the fuel pump crapped out just north of Himatangi (in a farking gale), and after the dealer in Palm North ( Brendan at AFC motorcycles who I cannot speak highly enough of for his assistance) took a pump out of a wrecked RC8 and put it in for our return home. (While they fixed it the next morning, we got a rental car and took that the rest of the way to Auckland and then back to Palmy - with the gales it was a lot more pleasant!!)
On the way up the fuel consumption ranged between 15 and 15.75 km/litre. Based on past useage and in the riding conditions and the speed we were travelling at I thought that that was about right. However on the home run with the new fuel pump our consumption improved considerably to between 17- 18.2 km/litre !!!!! WTF ????
Ever since I had the bike there has been a couple of things I thought weren't quite right and I think indicate that the fuel pump wasn't working properly for quite some time - it used to get really sooty around the end of the exhaust with some quite large spots. I had cut out on me one time soon after I got it but started up immediately - at the time I put this down to possibly a spare key catching on a cable and moving the ignition key slightly, and one other time it spluttered a bit when the fuel level was getting down a bit.
I cleaned the tailpipe at Kaikoura on the way home and there isn't a trace of sooty shit anywhere from there home (800+km)
A new fuel pump is on order and it seems highly likely that KTM will cover it under a goodwill warranty - both McIver and Veitch and AFC have sold a heap of these bikes and neither have experienced this problem before - lucky me...... The RC8 pump apparently has a different part number but the AFC guys reckon that the only difference they could see was in the length of the hoses. Hopefully the improved fuel economy will remain after the new pump goes in and the RC8 one goes back to AFC !!!
While it is a pain in the neck when this sort of breakdown happens at least we weren't in the middle of the desert road - the support from both KTM dealers has been excellent and hopefully KTM will come to the party with the pump as well. Didn't really need the extra $500 for the rental car but........ Incidentally the manual Corolla did 15.2km/l for the trip to Auckland and back

[cooneyr]

Interesting experience. When you say that both AFC and M&V both mentioned that they have never had a fuel pump fail before was the something unique about the failure? I ask this cause there is heaps of reports of fuel pumps failing on Advrider. Lots are putting in Facet solid state pumps. More info over on the KTM950 Hall of wisdom (http://www.ktm950.info/how/fuel_pump/fuel_pumps.html).

Further thoughts for discussion - does the RC8 pump run at a higher pressure and allow more precise fuel metering (via the injectors) such that you are getting a cleaner/less rich burn? Surely the FI puter would deal with this change in pressure by altering the injector timings and the pressure difference is not likely to be that high?

All very interesting and strange!
Cheers R

[ducatijim]

While it is a pain in the neck when this sort of breakdown happens at least we weren't in the middle of the desert road -

Or, worse still, the middle of the Cordillo Downs road( ie, no one else on the track and 250km of nothing in each direction!)....sometimes I really do wonder at the sensability of such machinary as KTM?

[scooter]

OH YEAH i DO LIKE MY CARBS AND THE FACET FUEL PUMP.....OUTSIDE THE FUEL TANK...........

[Digitdion]

what about the warranty the bike not 2 years old or is it ?

out of warranty by about 4 months.

[Ruralman]

Interesting experience. When you say that both AFC and M&V both mentioned that they have never had a fuel pump fail before was the something unique about the failure? I ask this cause there is heaps of reports of fuel pumps failing on Advrider. Lots are putting in Facet solid state pumps. More info over on the KTM950 Hall of wisdom (http://www.ktm950.info/how/fuel_pump/fuel_pumps.html).

Further thoughts for discussion - does the RC8 pump run at a higher pressure and allow more precise fuel metering (via the injectors) such that you are getting a cleaner/less rich burn? Surely the FI puter would deal with this change in pressure by altering the injector timings and the pressure difference is not likely to be that high?

All very interesting and strange!
Cheers R

The computer didn't come up with any fault codes - apparently there is some new (and bloody expensive) computer diagnostic tool coming available but there might not be too many of them sold to NZ dealers
Don't think there's anything particularly unique about the part failure. They have had probs with some 690's but not 990's
Has anyone else consistently got 17.5 km/litre or better on a trip cruising in the 115-125 range?? - if not then I'm not sure I want to give the RC8 one back again !!!!
I have wondered about the old one producing sub optimal pressure and whether that caused larger droplets and the poor burn and carbon spots etc.

[Pickle]

Fuel pumps on the 950's are a common part to fail, mine just failed after doing a 4500km trip to Moto GP & Tasmania. Pump was available in Australia but super expensive so purchased one through KTM parts in the states along with a few other bits I thought would be nice to have & was still cheaper & got delivered quicker.
Most 950 owners replace with the facet pump but as mine is the 950SM & the pump is attached to the tank there was not enough room to fit.
I also have my gearing lowered with the 16T front sprocket & regularly get approx 16.5km/ltr, purchased a 17T but most likely will not fit it as the SM is great with the lower gearing - wheelies in first 3 gears, great fun coming out of tight corners.

[junkmanjoe]

have you guys seen the new colors for the 990..:eek5:

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=190082


one of the welly rides owns this bike..

this is how it came about...:gob:

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my turn will be soon to take the 9fiddy through here....:yes:

JMJ

[Digitdion]

Regarding my tank issue. Been talking with the dealer and things are sounding a tad more positive. I am sending them heaps of detailed photo's (way better than taking it all the way to Dunedin to the dealer for photo's). Fingers crossed a goodwill warranty will be the way. Its obvious the tank is in great condition and only damage is the crack that appeared out of nothing. Lets hope KTM NZ stand behind the product! Will keep you posted.
Cheers Dion

[dino3310]

cool pic Joe, good to see one of the big boys doing some real work

[Oscar]

cool pic Joe, good to see one of the big boys doing some real work

That's Foreskins riding, with Mike Webb in the background.
Mike was riding my 950, which I was too sick to ride...:no:

[Waihou Thumper]

It is like feast or famine here......First there aren't any KTM950's for sale, rare as hens teeth, every man and his dog wants one...:)
Now, in the space of 10 days there are three for sale, there were four! One looks like it has gone and in my opinion, it was by far the best one to get.....:)
So, my KTM enthusiasts, there are three here, two in orange, one is older but cleaner, the other one looks good, almost new, the 2007 anthracite one (yes, it is a colour) :) well, rough on the body, and he wants another $1500 for the pipes....:(
To me, that is full retail for a used 9 fiddy....$19500? No, sorry....
Anyway, take a look guys, if you haven't already...

[dmc]

Wings are a good investment by the looks of it, they increase in value the older they get looking at that price.

[scooter]

Nope the...' by far the best one to get'....is still for sale....

Over 1100 views , 87 bidders/watchers...and not one bid....wots with that.....?????

Just relisted...if she doesn't go this time maybe I will take it as a sign and keep her...

Check out the latest Trailbike Adventure Magazine for a RR with heaps of the big twins along for the ride.....good read

[Waihou Thumper]

Nope the...' by far the best one to get'....is still for sale....

Over 1100 views , 87 bidders/watchers...and not one bid....wots with that.....?????

Just relisted...if she doesn't go this time maybe I will take it as a sign and keep her...

Check out the latest Trailbike Adventure Magazine for a RR with heaps of the big twins along for the ride.....good read


aah, okay..yeas, your one is the best and if I had the funds, I would be in like flynn...Can you do finance? I will deposit a used DR750s, and lotsa electrical goodies and three cats..:)

[Waihou Thumper]

Wings are a good investment by the looks of it, they increase in value the older they get looking at that price.

:shit: The pipes, slips ons are only $1800 from Aus...Investment? Naa, anything you put onto a bike is a consumable, you can't inflate a price because they look good and sound good. If they are worth $1500, try to sell them then, remove them, put the standard ones back on...
You see a lot of sport bikes for sale with pipes on the bike and the price is not inflated just because the bike sounds better....
AND, I don't think Wings gives the 950 any more HP, and if it does it would be minimal, but the fuel burn would be more I bet...

[dmc]

:shit: The pipes, slips ons are only $1800 from Aus...Investment? Naa, anything you put onto a bike is a consumable, you can't inflate a price because they look good and sound good. If they are worth $1500, try to sell them then, remove them, put the standard ones back on...
You see a lot of sport bikes for sale with pipes on the bike and the price is not inflated just because the bike sounds better....
AND, I don't think Wings gives the 950 any more HP, and if it does it would be minimal, but the fuel burn would be more I bet...

................:Pokey:

[Waihou Thumper]

................:Pokey:

:)....I have a mate that has just put them on his 990A, waiting for a reply any day soon as he is on dial up...:argh: Might take awhile...:)

Good to see you think the same as me there...:sherlock:

[dmc]

The best things about pipes on the LC8 is it removes the nuclear reactors off the back as those puppies get really hot, not to mention they weight a ton.

I wouldn't say pipes don't make more power just not a huge amount, the weight reduction would be a bigger increase, smoother throttle is a plus and the noise is the icing.

By the way FMF's are the best bang for your buck.

[Oscar]

The best things about pipes on the LC8 is it removes the nuclear reactors off the back as those puppies get really hot, not to mention they weight a ton.

I wouldn't say pipes don't make more power just not a huge amount, the weight reduction would be a bigger increase, smoother throttle is a plus and the noise is the icing.

By the way FMF's are the best bang for your buck.

+100

I couldn't believe how hot the mufflers on my 950 got.
And I was stunned at how heavy the bastids were - it's almost like an optical illusion.
I've got Staintunes on mine, probably a leettle bit loud, but good for 4 or 5 HP.

[Waihou Thumper]

The best things about pipes on the LC8 is it removes the nuclear reactors off the back as those puppies get really hot, not to mention they weight a ton.

I wouldn't say pipes don't make more power just not a huge amount, the weight reduction would be a bigger increase, smoother throttle is a plus and the noise is the icing.

By the way FMF's are the best bang for your buck.

Yes, heat is the big issue. A short ride can melt gloves....(been there) I was surprised! :( Weight reduction is good, it all helps. And the biggest "buck for the bang" is the Akrapovics...:) All show and no go....But if a bike came with them, snap it up...:)

[junkmanjoe]

im after a full screen for my 9fiddy, happy to trade my lower screen + moneys,, beer, sex,,, or what ever...
scooter mate, best you keep it, and pack your bags, come join us down south in a few days time...

JMJ

[Oscar]

im after a full screen for my 9fiddy, happy to trade my lower screen + moneys,, beer, sex,,, or what ever...
scooter mate, best you keep it, and pack your bags, come join us down south in a few days time...

JMJ

Standard screen or bigger?
The press 990Adv last year had a KTM Touring Screen on it and it was awful.

[junkmanjoe]

cool pic Joe, good to see one of the big boys doing some real work
hi dino, i borrowed the pic from ADV.. they had some fun in there...when we going to do it mate...

JMJ

[junkmanjoe]

Standard screen or bigger?
The press 990Adv last year had a KTM Touring Screen on it and it was awful.

after the standard factory one....

JMJ

[Oscar]

after the standard factory one....

JMJ

US$56 + Freight from KTMWorld.com

[junkmanjoe]

US$56 + Freight from KTMWorld.com

may be if i took one of them ktm,s for sale for a test ride, swaped the screen, think they would notice..........

will check out the web site, a closer one would be good......

JMJ

[scooter]

Hey there Joe, Like I said before.....I found the standard screen to be god damn freakin orrible.....If you are around this weekend why don't we meet up and I will give you my standard screen for your to try out.......Saves you makin an expensive mistake......and if you like it we maybe able to come to some sort of steinlager agreement ....if ya know what I mean....cheers Scott

[Eddieb]

Told ya you can try mine for a few weeks too, it's not great.

[JATZ]

Told ya you can try mine for a few weeks too, it's not great.

We liked it :2thumbsup

[Eddieb]

We liked it :2thumbsup

That was with the big screen on, i have taken that off now and just have the standard screen on. The big screen was great on the road but off road you couldn't see anything

[junkmanjoe]

would rather not borrow one, just in case me and katoom bite the dust, and i damage the borrowed screen.... not good idea,,,no,no,, not that i fall off anyway...
but ya never know whats around the next corner..

ill risk it and buy one off some one,,,

JMJ

[junkmanjoe]

just found this nice vid on OC, made by a kiwi rider...

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[dino3310]

Faaaark:drool::drool:http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Dual-purpose/auction-265454035.htm :drool:

[marks]

Faaaark:drool::drool:http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Dual-purpose/auction-265454035.htm :drool:

now thats a tempting bike - the real hard core adv bike - not like the girly 9x0 adv's with their 'horrible screen that just ruins my hairdo darlings...'

if I had the money and didnt want to live long I'd buy one :yes:

[Eddieb]

You've been riding that KLR too long, you're turning the same green.

And what would kill you first, the bike or swmbo?

[dino3310]

I would love one but knowing my luck i'l drop the fat pig at a standstill in a carpark and fock the other knee :lol:

[marks]

And what would kill you first, the bike or swmbo?

no question - swmbo

wouldnt last 5 minutes

[bart]

I'd have one of those things in a flash.....if I could touch the ground. :angry:

[NordieBoy]

I'd have one of those things in a flash.....if I could touch the ground. :angry:

Don't worry. You'll eventually touch the ground.

May be shoulder first but you'll get there.

[bart]

Don't worry. You'll eventually touch the ground.

May be shoulder first but you'll get there.

Sometimes my head touches first. Only problem is with one of those bikes, it would all happen a lot quicker.

[dino3310]

i like the redbull colours http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Dual-purpose/auction-265854385.htm shit there seems to be a lot up for sale lately, are they just to expensive to up keep or something

[Eddieb]

i like the redbull colours http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Dual-purpose/auction-265854385.htm shit there seems to be a lot up for sale lately, are they just to expensive to up keep or something

Thats a standard S model, here's a sexy Red Bull one. http://www.advrider.com/forums/showpost.php?p=11871543&postcount=8088

[dino3310]

hey i only said i liked the colour, i wouldnt go as far as to say it was sexy:eek5: now a guzzi bellagio or the aprilia rsv100 Tuono that to me is hubba hubba sexy, that redbulls more of a slap her on the arse and lets boogie baby. :lol:

but interesting to see so many up for sale this last month

[junkmanjoe]

piss ya off, should have been in the market now, not last year...

but, i still paid less for my bike, than whats on offer.... so thats got to be a good thing...

JMJ

[dino3310]

shit yeah mate there pretty expensive, i'l just stick to my bush pigs for a while till lotto comes my way

[BMWST?]

aprt from the fairing and fuel tank what if any is the difference between se and adv?And the adv each side has a seerate V shaped tank?Does the lower part of the v extend all the way forward or is the forward lower part just fairing/ radiator shroud

ie in the pic shown is the fuel tank the red line shown ,or does it extend out to the dotted line?

[dino3310]

$$$$$$$$$$

[Eddieb]

SE is taller as it has longer legs is the big one. Plus lots of little differences due to the different styling etc, not sure what else.

[Fluffy Cat]

Yep, thats all fuel tank.

[Ruralman]

aprt from the fairing and fuel tank what if any is the difference between se and adv?And the adv each side has a seerate V shaped tank?Does the lower part of the v extend all the way forward or is the forward lower part just fairing/ radiator shroud

ie in the pic shown is the fuel tank the red line shown ,or does it extend out to the dotted line?

As the Fluffy one says - it goes all the way out to the dotted line

[BMWST?]

As the Fluffy one says - it goes all the way out to the dotted line
gee i hope they are tough,kinda prone to take a knock or two out there.

[junkmanjoe]

only if you come off.....

[junkmanjoe]

meet up with scotty today.
two twins,,, umm which one was mine again.................:doh:

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=191385


JMJ

[dino3310]

is that the one that was on terdme

[Eddieb]

is that the one that was on terdme

Is still on Trade Me. Scotty is the current owner and seller.

[Padmei]

How you guys finding the 950s after the smaller bikes? Good on the road - & gravel?? Do ya find them OK on the tight off road stuff. Be interested to hear the comparison coming straight of the 650.

[dmc]

Good on the road, Great on the gravel.

[junkmanjoe]

Hey Padmei..
for my self...from the DR..to KTM..

as my DR had so much shit on it, the weight is much the same,, ktm much nicer on road,
as off yet, not been in much nasty off road, so thas yet to come...
gravels sweet, just eats it up,,

to date..im pleased with the 9Fiddy,, also seams to be a lot better on gas than i was expecting, im getting up around 270-280kms before reserve..

maybe you could join us next Friday or Saturday down south island..be great to catch up again..

JMJ

[Eddieb]

How you guys finding the 950s after the smaller bikes? Good on the road - & gravel?? Do ya find them OK on the tight off road stuff. Be interested to hear the comparison coming straight of the 650.

Not quite the same but so far coming from the PD, which doesn't put out much more than the 650 and weighs a ton more, and bear in mind I haven't even done 1000km's on mine yet:
Fantastic on the road, sublime even. Loose gravel totally shits me however but i think thats a rear end set up issue. I've only had it one lot of decent knarly off road stuff and it felt well balanced and quite manage-able, though I had to use the clutch quite a bit to temper the throttle as you get a lot more oomph per fraction of movement. I was able to navigate and balance up some very narrow ridges, like 3-4 tyre widths wide and 50metres long without issue

Cons, they are skyscraper high and the weight is carried higher so if you get off balance while stationary or going slow you aren't going to hold it up. DAMHIK. This also plays against you if you are trying to gingerly navigate over/through something shitty.

[Padmei]

Sounds good guys. I sat on one of the orange & blue ones at Thunderbike last year & wondered how it would go. ( Well actually I was looking for a mirror to check myself out on it really)
I'd only think about getting one when I can go for a ride on Gonzo & not bend something!!
I think they wouldn't be too much different re weight balancing than the KLR as with a full tank gonzo's prone to falling over stopping or turning slowly on uneven ground. I guess it would be much more diferenter for you eddie coming from the low cog beemer to something so high. Have you guys swapped bikes to see if there's any difference between them?

Joe would love to catch up. Where are you gonna be on Fri or Sat? Work is just starting to tick over again so may be able to get away...

[Eddieb]

This is going to be Joe's next farkle. I can't do it as as it needs to be on Joe's bike. Joe never gets stuck but he's always pushing me out of holes ;)

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[junkmanjoe]

arr yes, i do recall, being covered in mud last time i pushed you out................. whangamomona wasnt it mate....

[XF650]

How come I didn't see any 950 / 990's on the Dusty Butt 2010?

[dmc]

How come I didn't see any 950 / 990's on the Dusty Butt 2010?

There was alot of owners at the Superbikes so that takes quite a few out.

[Eddieb]

Went for an impromptu ride out to Red Rocks straight after work tonight seeing as Wellington had fine weather for once, stopping just before Devils Gate.

I recently set all the suspension settings back to standard as per the KTM book, I went for the factory soft settings but the back end is still way too hard, it's bouncing off everything and not hooking up any grip. It looks like I'll have to take it to a professional and get the seized rebound seen to as it's making it hard to feel in control on any loose surfaces , I wouldn't be comfortable doing any sort of trip or rougher ride on it yet because I just don't feel I can trust it to provide grip when I need it

[Eddieb]

How come I didn't see any 950 / 990's on the Dusty Butt 2010?

Cause I spent all my money buying mine and couldn't afford to go.

More importantly I had a holiday over Christmas and now I'm on call for the rest of the month so the other guy can have a holiday.

[BMWST?]

Went for an impromptu ride out to Red Rocks straight after work tonight seeing as Wellington had fine weather for once, stopping just before Devils Gate.

I recently set all the suspension settings back to standard as per the KTM book, I went for the factory soft settings but the back end is still way too hard, it's bouncing off everything and not hooking up any grip. It looks like I'll have to take it to a professional and get the seized rebound seen to as it's making it hard to feel in control on any loose surfaces , I wouldn't be comfortable doing any sort of trip or rougher ride on it yet because I just don't feel I can trust it to provide grip when I need it

it sounds just like my rear shock....

[Digitdion]

How come I didn't see any 950 / 990's on the Dusty Butt 2010?

Yep, some of us have to work dam it!

[Digitdion]

How come I didn't see any 950 / 990's on the Dusty Butt 2010?

Yep, some of us have to work dam it!

[cooneyr]

Went for an impromptu ride out to Red Rocks straight after work tonight seeing as Wellington had fine weather for once, stopping just before Devils Gate.

I recently set all the suspension settings back to standard as per the KTM book, I went for the factory soft settings but the back end is still way too hard, it's bouncing off everything and not hooking up any grip. It looks like I'll have to take it to a professional and get the seized rebound seen to as it's making it hard to feel in control on any loose surfaces , I wouldn't be comfortable doing any sort of trip or rougher ride on it yet because I just don't feel I can trust it to provide grip when I need it

I too found the rear hard to hook up esp under braking. Its obvious that its gonna struggle with the power. I've ended up with the front on the sport setting permanently and I change between the standard minus a bit and sport depending on gear load. By standard minus a bit I think I have 2 turns less of preload which if I remember right is 4 instead of 6 i.e. 33% less so I also took 33% off the rebound, ten turns if I remember right. I've not taken anything off the compression setting. I've read that many overseas find the rear overly stiff and the front too soft and change the springs accordingly. The race sag for the front is just a little bit much and static just a little bit little with the sport setting and the rear is spot on with the 33% less than standard with noticeably improved handling.

I'm 110kg, no idea about you, so these settings will not probably not work for you but it is worth playing with the settings. I'm not sure if I have approached this right but my suggestion is set the sag via preload each end, work how the %age diff from the closest factory preload setting then make the same %age diff to the damping from the same factory setting. Remember less preload = less rebound but more compression.

Oh and one more disclamer - I suspect my suspension has never been reoiled from new and it is now 50k km old i.e. the oil is probably complely naffed. The cause of me to play was that the shock would pack down over corrigations when under power sugesting that the rebound damping was excessive. I figured out after this that the shock preload was too much. I'm hoping to get the shock refreshed over winter and I'll so the seals and fluid in the forks myself at the same time.

I'm sure others will correct me if I'm wrong - i.e. please do!

Cheers R

[warewolf]

I also took 33% off the rebound, ten turns if I remember right.Just a quick comment: this bit sounds suspect! The clicker adjusts a bypass needle with a conical tip, so the response is not linear. (and do you really mean 10 turns, not 10 clicks? I thought the twins had the same forks as the 640?)


I've read that many overseas find the rear overly stiff and the front too soft and change the springs accordinglyMeasuring the sag on my 640A, that's how it is set up, and I'm at the designed rider weight.

[cooneyr]

Just a quick comment: this bit sounds suspect! The clicker adjusts a bypass needle with a conical tip, so the response is not linear. (and do you really mean 10 turns, not 10 clicks? I thought the twins had the same forks as the 640?).....

I was refering to the shock and yes I did mean 10 clicks :o I had no idea how it actually works so if it is a conical tip then you are right - I've backed the rebound off way more than 33%. Whatever the case it seems to be much better now and I'm sure I'll have to revisit this all again when the suspenders are all refreshed.

Cheers R

[Eddieb]

I suspect thats a lot of my problem, my rebound adjuster is seized so I can't back it off and going by all the other settings from the PO it is likely be set significantly firmer than the factory recommended hard setting.

[Ruralman]

I suspect thats a lot of my problem, my rebound adjuster is seized so I can't back it off and going by all the other settings from the PO it is likely be set significantly firmer than the factory recommended hard setting.

Back on the pies then is it ??????

[Eddieb]

I'd have to eat a lot of pies.

[dino3310]

I'd have to eat a lot of pies.

yeah mate it really works, since i stopped smoking ive gained 16kgs and it really helps me throwing the beasty around

[Digitdion]

Ok Boys and girls,
i can now update you all with what has been going on regarding The right side tank on my 990 that somehow developed a tiny crack or split in it a few weeks back. And its all good news. I sent off the photo's to the dealer who forwarded them on to KTM NZ. I was told they would not do a warranty because it was out(by about 4 months) of warranty, but they would try to do a goodwill warranty. This gets dealt to by the factory back in Austria. So today i got the news they are shipping a new tank over for me and it will be in Dunedin on the 9th of Feb for fitting. I am happy and relieved too! Its great to not get shafted when something like this happens.

A big thank you to Geoff at Amps up in Dorkland, and The KTM Nz boys for sorting this out!
Some of you fella's complain about fuel range. Well bugger me try riding the bike with half its normal range.

[Waihou Thumper]

That's good news...Good on KTM....:)

[junkmanjoe]

i just had a look at my rear sprocket, after my trip down south,,,,every single tooth has the top broken off....
Oh my chain is rooted as well......

JMJ

[dino3310]

yep you be wearing those out a bit faster now bro :Punk:

[Eddieb]

For anyone in the market this is being offered out at $12,500 with heaps of extra's, crashbars, bashplate, luggage rack, pipes etc etc...

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=265189668

[cxp]

. I have only found one thing i would love to change on the 990. I would like a 30l tank.

or maybe a 40 litre tank

[Fluffy Cat]

40 litre is for me a bit big and bulky, for every day riding 30 litres would be about right. The bike could be lighter, fuel injection that was both smoother and more efficient would be great whilst reducing the need for a gigantic tank. Instead we get a still heavy thirsty steed. Love the bike but expect a bit more in 2010.

[Woodman]

40 litre is for me a bit big and bulky, for every day riding 30 litres would be about right. The bike could be lighter, fuel injection that was both smoother and more efficient would be great whilst reducing the need for a gigantic tank. Instead we get a still heavy thirsty steed. Love the bike but expect a bit more in 2010.

After following you for a bit, do you think your fuel economy may in some part be directly related to the fact that your rear wheel is never in line with your front at every possible moment.

[Fluffy Cat]

o-Arrr...thats because I am suffering from concussion. From all those great big rocks your thumper keeps chucking at my head when I am behind you. I get out'a balance and can't see straight.
Plus I recon if the front is behind the rear it reverses the motor direction pumping fuel back into the tank. Crashing also helps as the bike uses less fuel on its side and stopped. Crashing in rivers gets even better mpg figures. Its true and proven, I will find a link to the scientific papers to back this up sometime.:yes:

[junkmanjoe]

this service on my bike is turning in to a very expensive experience......
it better not brake down after i get all the worn out parts replaced...

JMJ.

[Paladin]

this service on my bike is turning in to a very expensive experience......
it better not brake down after i get all the worn out parts replaced...

JMJ.

Well that sprocket was so thin & pointy by day 4 on the trip, I'm not surprised the tips got knocked off bro! At least she got you home mate!
:)

[Taz]

DR650's are cheap to service.............. :p:

[dino3310]

DR650's are cheap to service.............. :p:
you forgot to add the :Pokey: and the :shake: :lol:

[junkmanjoe]

but we are setting it up to do a bit more serious off road......so look out or ill run you over..............or cover you in mud....rocks, dirt what ever i can throw at you...

JMJ

[dino3310]

but we are setting it up to do a bit more serious off road......so look out or ill run you over..............or cover you in mud....rocks, dirt what ever i can throw at you...

JMJ

well thats gona be easy cause the only wheels i can chase you on is my young fellas push bike, all though we've got a 49cc pullstart beasty under the house that might keep up:laugh:

[junkmanjoe]

may be we should have a tiny bike ride one day...

JMJ

[dino3310]

may be we should have a tiny bike ride one day...

JMJ

the 42nd/fishers by pit bike would be awesome.. we could carry the bikes over the water crossings

[Taz]

I've go 2 forza 70's so I could bring one as a spare....... :)

(the joys of having twins - you need to buy 2 of everything)

[JATZ]

I've go 2 forza 70's so I could bring one as a spare....... :)

(the joys of having twins - you need to buy 2 of everything)


the 42nd/fishers by pit bike would be awesome.. we could carry the bikes over the water crossings



may be we should have a tiny bike ride one day...

JMJ

This idea sounds like it's getting some steam up

You gunna sell tickets ? :D

[junkmanjoe]

it be front row for you mate...

Hmm this could turn in to something....got my thinking cap on now...

JMJ

[dino3310]

ADV pitbike styles, shit this could be some real carnage fun:Punk:

[Oscar]

At the risk of sounding grumpy - this is the 990/950 thread.
Please take your midget fantasies elsewhere...

[Taz]

At the risk of sounding grumpy - this is the 990/950 thread.
Please take your midget fantasies elsewhere...

Bloody road bike riders, No sense of humor.......

[dino3310]

you are right oscar,
ive no doubt jmj will start another thread on this...
we might need the 990s to transport said midgits to the 42nd though.

as you where

[junkmanjoe]

At the risk of sounding grumpy - this is the 990/950 thread.
Please take your midget fantasies elsewhere.:Offtopic:..

ive got a 950 so im aloud in here:Punk:
...you others fuk off..:shit:....................:laugh:

JMJ

[1KTM]

and i aloud here my 990 a09 6500ks fuel pump sh#t it suoth . KTM came to the party 3 weeks to to get it right but The shop try to get me to pay the labour $600

[junkmanjoe]

shit how many hours dose it take to fit a new one....or they charge you for storage space as well.....

now im really worried about my service bill....

JMJ

[1KTM]

your service bill $300??? motorex oil $100 oil filter $22.50 labour$150. KTM paid the $600in the end

[junkmanjoe]

I get my 9fidy back next week,,,, and i know the bill is over $400 so far.....
and hes not finished...

JMJ

[dino3310]

I get my 9fidy back next week,,,, and i know the bill is over $400 so far.....
and hes not finished...

JMJ
:gob: fark

[Squiggles]

:gob: fark

And they said they were cheap in that there other thread :p

[junkmanjoe]

:gob: fark

but thats the price ya pay for a specialty bike.. but its worth it, there a fantastic bike... and ill never regret buying it.

JMJ

[dino3310]

but thats the price ya pay for a specialty bike.. but its worth it, there a fantastic bike... and ill never regret buying it.

JMJ

wish i could say the same mate

[Eddieb]

Yep, turns out mine has a seized adjuster on the rear shock, and it's set way too hard. Going to cost around a grand to fix with some parts ex Austria so I likely won't be riding it this month at all.

[1KTM]

but the best bike out there u get what u pay for u pay big price 4 bike pay big bike service

[dino3310]

Yep, turns out mine has a seized adjuster on the rear shock, and it's set way too hard. Going to cost around a grand to fix with some parts ex Austria so I likely won't be riding it this month at all.

so the PD will be ticking up some klms this month

[Eddieb]

so the PD will be ticking up some klms this month

Hopefully as I haven't had a ride yet this year. Though the plan was to start advertising it.

[dino3310]

how much are you after for her

[Eddieb]

Dunno yet, haven't been any for sale for a while to set a market value and I need to find and document all the extra bits that come with it.
It had a shiney new E-09 fitted today, and the Conti escape that just came off but will go with it is less than half worn.

You're welcome to offer me a stupidly high amount as a starting point ;)

[dino3310]

would you swap it with a really cool XR, just needs a tune:whistle:

[junkmanjoe]

Hay you two,
we already been told off in here...:angry2:

its not a for sale yard.....:oi-grr:

is the 990/950 owners thread...:woohoo:


but i say, SELL SELL SELL the PD

JMJ

[dino3310]

Hay you two,
we already been told off in here...:angry2:

its not a for sale yard.....:oi-grr:

is the 990/950 owners thread...:woohoo:


but i say, SELL SELL SELL the PD

JMJ
yep your right my apologies
but its the only thread where people will talk to me :lol:
i should buy a 950 so i can hang out

[junkmanjoe]

you could put KTM stickers on the PD

JMJ