KTM 990/950 Adv thread

[Eddieb]

Well i need to sell the PD so I can afford to run and farkle the 950 so there's my excuse.

[junkmanjoe]

have set up a owners group can find it here.http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/group.php?groupid=152.

JMJ

[junkmanjoe]

just got a call from the bike shop... me bikes got a good strong heart..:woohoo:...... pick it up next coupe days...:hug:

now just waiting for the bill to arrive........:pinch:

JMJ

[dino3310]

got the bill yet Joe

[junkmanjoe]

Monday for the bill...will pick up bike to night.

can i forward the bill to you mate....please..

JMJ

[dino3310]

Monday for the bill...will pick up bike to night.

can i forward the bill to you mate....please..

JMJ
yeah mate send it my way, i'l sort it

[junkmanjoe]

yeah mate send it my way, i'l sort it

take you up on that offer mate...
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okies.
950 is home,:hug:

bumper to bumper service, and its a whole lot smother as well......
new 16 tooth front sprocket, man what a big difference that has made,, just a little bit more pick up...... gave my self a bit of a fright kicking it around town...:eek5:
slow jerking and laboring has gone.:woohoo:

so total cost for service, new chain and new sprockets shims e.t.c

$800.00

ouch.................:pinch:....

can see some Over time coming up next few weeks....:weep:

JMJ

[JATZ]

I was just thinking... 800 aint toooo bad for a service, including new chain and sprockets, then I remembered spending about that on the first top end re-build of the Tenere :gob:, mind you it was a crap job first time round

[Woodman]

How about this sweet looking ride...

http://www.rallymanagementservices.com/products/mspro2.jpg

i like...

JMJ

Wtf is going on with the rear sidecover, it looks like someone has pk screwed on a sheet of plastic. and I don't wanna mention the harley davidson domey tailbag. Uncool

[NordieBoy]

How about this sweet looking ride...
i like...

Is that a MS kit or just a 450 with an Adv front and a big bashplate in front of the MS sign?

Would have thought a MS front?

[Oscar]

How about this sweet looking ride...



i like...

JMJ

One of the things that annoys me about this site is the OTT moderation, but Dog help me I actually wish they'd moderate this crap a bit more.

I subscribed to this thread for interesting discussions on 9X0 Adv, not meandering waffle...where's the unsubscribe button?:baby:

[Fluffy Cat]

Nah...you got me. Whats this thread about?.

[Taz]

Nah...you got me. Whats this thread about?.

Beer..........


(Oscar the grouch :P)

[dino3310]

...where's the unsubscribe button?:baby:

top of the page

[junkmanjoe]

went out for a ride today. maybe if i post photos of my KTM 950 i wont get bitched at...........what ever.........as you were...

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_r4RTcX8Awjo/S3eHfqLU79I/AAAAAAAAGrI/wD9hnftF13c/s912/IMG_1275.JPG

JMJ

[NordieBoy]

went out for a ride today. maybe if i post photos of my KTM 950 i wont get bitched at...........what ever.........as you were...

Get those aux lights symmetrical!

It's doing my head in!

[Fluffy Cat]

Whats that in the pic?. Is that what the threads about?.196302

[junkmanjoe]

This old roads not used anymore.. had a nice chat to the farmer and he let us in...
http://lh5.ggpht.com/_r4RTcX8Awjo/S3eFkXZIEwI/AAAAAAAAGq0/SAdu7hNCo8M/s912/IMG_1273.JPG

JMJ

[NordieBoy]

This old roads not used anymore.. had a nice chat to the farmer and he let us in...

OK so they are symmetrical. Just mounted to the fork legs...

[junkmanjoe]

OK so they are symmetrical. Just mounted to the fork legs...

hey nordie, there mounted to the brace between the forks, they give good light out wide, and also when you turn corners the light follows the front wheel..

JMJ

[dino3310]

hey nordie, there mounted to the brace between the forks, they give good light out wide, and also when you turn corners the light follows the front wheel..

JMJ

looks good mate, hows the crash bars coming along

[junkmanjoe]

I drop bike in to engineer shop sat morn, got it measured up and should be back in the shop maybe week after next, for fitting.. lower front fuel tank set made for under $200..

JMJ

[dino3310]

sweet mate, good price...
cant wait to see it in person

[warewolf]

Wtf is going on with the rear sidecover, it looks like someone has pk screwed on a sheet of plastic.Looks like OEM airbox & side cover. Photo & miscellaneous bling is making it look odd.

[marks]

went out for a ride todayJMJ

thats a really cool photo Joe

[marks]

went out for a ride todayJMJ

thats a really cool photo Joe

[Night Falcon]

Howdy....my first post on this forum....hopefully when i click the post tab you will get a photo of "blackie".

If not then I got some figuerin out to do!!

Cheers

Night Falcon!


http://i805.photobucket.com/albums/yy337/SpeedDaddy/DSC04467.jpg

[dino3310]

Haere mai night falcon

[Eddieb]

I like this pic Joe took yesterday.

[cooneyr]

Just about to send another batch off to the laser cutter for an inmate. Anybody else interested in a tail plate (two versions) or a plate to hold auxiliary lights under the lower triple clamp the same as the ones on the the front of JMJ's silver 950 as per pic in Eddie's post above.

Links to drawings (PDF's)
Version 1 tail plate (http://www.advroutes.org.nz/parts/Tail%20Rack%20V1.pdf)
Version 2 tail plate (http://www.advroutes.org.nz/parts/Tail%20Rack%20V2.pdf)
Aux lights plate (http://www.advroutes.org.nz/parts/Aux%20Lights%20V1a.pdf)

Wiring loom info for lights here (http://www.advroutes.org.nz/parts/9x0_harness_install_instructions_W.pdf). This has been stolen from a ADVrider inmate who's name currently escapes me. The choice of light is yours.

Version 1 plate (x2) and aux light plate
http://www.advroutes.org.nz/parts/Tail%20plate%20and%20Aux%20light%20plates.jpg

All plates are made from 4mm alloy (don't ask what grade I have no idea). Max $50 plus PnP per piece if one piece order - more pieces order less cost.

Cheers R

[Eddieb]

I'm the inmate getting more stuff made, as I'm getting a version 2 plate off Ryan I will have a version 1 plate going spare, but if you are after one get it off Ryan to exhaust his supplies first.

P.s I'm more than happy with the quality of my version one plate I got off Ryan some months ago, i just wanted a bigger one to suit the tail bag i have. I also have a light plate on order from Ryan also as I've seen Joe's and it's good stuff.

[Digitdion]

I would like to thank Ktm Nz for getting me a new tank for my 990. Got it last week. good to see they didn't run a mile and screw me. Bloody good to have full fuel capacity again.

[offrd]

Anyone know what size alternator the 950 has?
Enough to run aux lights, heated grips, radar etc?

[young1]

Just about to send another batch off to the laser cutter for an inmate. Anybody else interested in a tail plate (two versions) or a plate to hold auxiliary lights under the lower triple clamp the same as the ones on the the front of JMJ's silver 950 as per pic in Eddie's post above.

Links to drawings (PDF's)
Version 1 tail plate (http://www.advroutes.org.nz/parts/Tail%20Rack%20V1.pdf)
Version 2 tail plate (http://www.advroutes.org.nz/parts/Tail%20Rack%20V2.pdf)
Aux lights plate (http://www.advroutes.org.nz/parts/Aux%20Lights%20V1a.pdf)

Wiring loom info for lights here (http://www.advroutes.org.nz/parts/9x0_harness_install_instructions_W.pdf). This has been stolen from a ADVrider inmate who's name currently escapes me. The choice of light is yours.

Version 1 plate (x2) and aux light plate
http://www.advroutes.org.nz/parts/Tail%20plate%20and%20Aux%20light%20plates.jpg

All plates are made from 4mm alloy (don't ask what grade I have no idea). Max $50 plus PnP per piece if one piece order - more pieces order less cost.

Cheers R

Poos and wees!! I should have kept a closer look on this thread, I bought a Touratech rack for the back of mine (it cost a bit... more than these ones!)

[cooneyr]

There is now an auction on TM for a tail plate for the KTM - either a small or large one.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...-274631139.htm

Small
198597
Large
198598

Cheers R

[junkmanjoe]

your linky is broke...http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=274631139

Hmmm much wider...

interested...

Oh nice photo of my bike mate............
there be some better spot light photos in my album, welcome to use one of them..
http://lh3.ggpht.com/_r4RTcX8Awjo/S11Yis2LbDI/AAAAAAAAGHU/0sKEskug-dM/s640/IMG_1029.JPG

this is Jatz checking the maps,,,,,on the way to the molesworth,,,,, hmmm a southern man checking the map in his own back yard...

JMJ

[cooneyr]

Yep 380mm wide vs 270 of the first version. Also slightly deeper 250mm vs 220mm.

Cheers R

[junkmanjoe]

ive got a couple plans for the arse of the 9fiddy, once moneys around again, and there is space in the middle, i may go to a bigger plate.
the smaller on is doing its job great..

oh i gave you a bit of a plug on TM as well..

JMJ

[JATZ]

this is Jatz checking the maps,,,,,on the way to the molesworth,,,,, hmmm a southern man checking the map in his own back yard...

JMJ

Cheeky bugga :bleh: I was just checking your gas caps :msn-wink:, make sure they were closed

[junkmanjoe]

Cheeky bugga :bleh: I was just checking your gas caps :msn-wink:, make sure they were closed

Now thats a Tui add..........................Yea right....

Mate...
JMJ

[junkmanjoe]

My 9fiddy in action....

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JMJ

[Aslan]

kewl little vid Joe - not bad for a little point and shoot digital camera taped to the bars of the mighty 9fiddy Katoom - go Orange!

[dino3310]

nice way to spend a sunday mate, the vid came out pretty good - ta for sharing

[junkmanjoe]

this photo belongs in here.
http://lh3.ggpht.com/_r4RTcX8Awjo/S4zDP0HXgEI/AAAAAAAAG3w/lA78EvFpYWk/s912/p1010665slm3ig9.jpg

JMJ

[Wefaknis]

Great..... lovin those KTM's....aye Anthrax

[dino3310]

love those SEs

[Eddieb]

Here a comparison pic of the standard plate and Ryans small and large plates lined up as they would sit on the bike.

[Waihou Thumper]

Good old KTM, making the metal last the distance...lol There is enough room to fit just the lunch box on the factory plate, there is enough room for the refrigerator with food in it on Ryan's one. :)
I know what one I would want. The bigger plate is great for putting luggage on it in both directions without overhanging and drooping...
Good Job!

[cooneyr]

Here a comparison pic of the standard plate and Ryans small and large plates lined up as they would sit on the bike.

Thanks for posting that pic Eddie. That factory plate is bloody tiny. Glad I started getting these things made rather than getting a factory one. Just sold another big plate to another inmate.

Cheers R

[Eddieb]

Thanks for posting that pic Eddie. That factory plate is bloody tiny. Glad I started getting these things made rather than getting a factory one. Just sold another big plate to another inmate.

Cheers R

Lucky I got you to make up a new design then huh.

[junkmanjoe]

you got a spare monster plate left cooneyr..

after looking at eddies today, it just might work in with my plans for the bike.

JMJ

[cooneyr]

Dont have any "monsters" sitting around. Got a couple of "middies" but then you already have one aye. You want one urgently or should I add you to the list for the next round of lasering?

Cheers R

[junkmanjoe]

ill be in touch, just waiting for last quote to come in for the job to be done..
it may blow my budget for this years riding......

JMJ.

[Eddieb]

I met up with Joe yesterday and rode Joe's bike back to back with mine and I couldn't believe the difference, I've never ridden 2 bikes of the same model and year that were so different.

Where Joe's had sag and was compliant and absorbed everything mine had very little sag, was rock solid and bounced over everything. At rest mine sat about an inch higher.

Any ideas on where to look for differences? Joe's bike is where I want mine to be. Mine has the standard 140/255 spring fitted, I couldn't see the numbers on Joe's spring due to how the spring sits.

The rear shock on mine has just been rebuilt by a KTM dealer to standard specs and is currently set to the factory soft settings

[junkmanjoe]

mines just a big fat lazy boy,,,,just like me..

JMJ

[warewolf]

Where Joe's had sag and was compliant and absorbed everything mine had very little sag, was rock solid and bounced over everything. At rest mine sat about an inch higher.

Any ideas on where to look for differences? If they have the same springs, then the primary difference will be preload - more preload will make the bike sit up higher and feel harsh.

Measure the static & rider sag on both bikes, with the same rider on board. From that you should be able to work out if the preload and/or springs are different... maybe.

[Eddieb]

If they have the same springs, then the primary difference will be preload - more preload will make the bike sit up higher and feel harsh.

Measure the static & rider sag on both bikes, with the same rider on board. From that you should be able to work out if the preload and/or springs are different... maybe.

Thanks Colin, I've already played around with the preload to see what difference it made, softening it up just made the ride harsh over bumps but didn't give anymore sag. It's now on 6 turns in from fully out which is factory recommended soft.

[offrd]

Bout an inch difference between the 950 adventure and the 950 adventure S....

Part from that, Fork oil thickness, preload and rebound settings will change things too.

My RMX used to buck like an old mule till i had a bit of a tweek with a few turning thingies....

My .0000002cents

[Eddieb]

Bout an inch difference between the 950 adventure and the 950 adventure S....

Part from that, Fork oil thickness, preload and rebound settings will change things too.

My RMX used to buck like an old mule till i had a bit of a tweek with a few turning thingies....

My .0000002cents

Yeah, except they are both the standard model, and the spring markings confirm mine has a standard shock and spring in it, not an S one. I've played with the preload enough to decide it's not that. Next will be rebound then. The shock was rebuilt because the rebound adjuster was seized, now that it's working I set it on the factory soft setting also but will try backing it off a bit.

[dino3310]

just eat a shit load of pies mate, an extra 10kgs helped with my suspention issues

[Eddieb]

just eat a shit load of pies mate, an extra 10kgs helped with my suspention issues

Thats because you've become a townie, you've gone soft.

[dino3310]

i live to close to a bakery and im getting softer the longer im off the bike, hope im still man enough to start her when she comes home :lol:

[Taz]

Eddie are you sure your hydraulic preload adjuster is working at all?

Here's a thread I found on how to top up the preload reservior, See post #9.

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=395241&highlight=spring+preload+adjustment

And then there's this thread
http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=263343&highlight=spring+preload+adjustment

[Eddieb]

Eddie are you sure your hydraulic preload adjuster is working at all?

Here's a thread I found on how to top up the preload reservior, See post #9.

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=395241&highlight=spring+preload+adjustment

It's working to some degree, as I could feel a difference between fully out and 6 turns in but the difference wasn't great though, certainly not spongy to firm but firm and a bit harsh fully out to firm and harshness removed after 6 turns in.

It's hard to turn and I haven't tried to see how far in it goes.

[cooneyr]

I've a feeling, but you should definitely check, that the starting point for the hydraulic preload is not a fixed point i.e. it is still a screwed on collar that is the anchor point. Even with the hydraulic preload backed right off there still may be more preload than recommended. I think KTM does preload in mm from free spring length. Maybe you can JMJ's spring length with 0 hydraulic preload vs yours?

Cheers R

[Eddieb]

dunno. I've just been down to the garage and the dial has a definate start and end point, with 19.5 full turns from one to the other.

[junkmanjoe]

i rode eddies bike off road and on the gravel,
it is not as spongy as mine, but over all didn't feel to bad, it dose sit a tiny bit higher than mine,
mines set up good and im happy how it preforms,,, enough to fukn make me shit my pants again on the motor cross track today....fuk i lov this machine...
these young fellas down there just couldnt get over how big the back tire was...
lucky they didnt see my little moment, which did involve a little free air....

JMJ

[cooneyr]

dunno. I've just been down to the garage and the dial has a definate start and end point, with 19.5 full turns from one to the other.

Sorry I didnt explain myself very well, I'll try again. On the shock body itself the hydralic preload adjustor (think of it as the slave where as the knob you were turning is the master) has to be attached some how. I strongly suspect that there is a collar (or set of rings) that is screwed onto the shock body that the hydralic preload slave pushes against. There has to be something like this so that the spring can be removed. Have a look at the WP 4014 Fusion shock vs the 4014 Emulsuion shock. The hydralic preload slave ring is pretty obvious and the collar with all the holes is comon to both shocks.
Emulsion
http://www.wpsuspension.biz/products/images/4014_emulsion.jpg
Fusion
http://www.wpsuspension.biz/products/images/4014_fusion.jpg

So if this colar is screwed on to much then even with the hydralic preload backed right off you may have more preload than JMJ does with a few turns on the hydralic preload. Think of this as the "base preload" that you cant go below with the hydralic preload.

As I mentioned before KTM is bound to have speced the mm of "base preload". Two ways to check this base preload. A - extend the shock as far as it will go, measure the spring length and compare with free spring length (no idea what this is) and diff is base preload. Does it mach KTM spec? B - second and best way is to take of all preload measure spring length and then put on KTM spec base preload.

Hope this helps. I've not had a look at the shock on my bike so I may be barking completelty up the wrong tree but I suspect I'm right (else I wouldnt have typed this). Feel free to tell me I've got it all wrong and I'm a complete plonker. A quick look at my bike tonight will confirm one way other the other.

Cheers R

[Eddieb]

Yep, the Ohlins on the PD has exactly the arrangement as the Fusion.

I've not pulled all the panels off the bike yet to see if the 950 is the same but having a look through threads on the net indicates it's not.

As i interpret it on the 950 winding the adjustment up pushes oil into a hydraulic arrangement in the top of the shock which preloads force against the spring.
http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=395241&highlight=spring+preload+adjustment

This is the best pic I could find.

[junkmanjoe]

im going down the motorcross track........... ive got my nappy on.......


JMJ

[junkmanjoe]

[QUOTE=junkmanjoe;1129677182]im going down the motorcross track........... ive got my nappy on.......

Weell that was fun,, bit more muddy today,,
this is the start of the super cross track,, its a bit over grown, need to do a bit of exploring to find the old track..:scooter:
http://lh3.ggpht.com/_r4RTcX8Awjo/S5WsU6YCMmI/AAAAAAAAG8M/IO8hCD7qcCo/s800/moto%20track%20001.jpg
had track all to my self today..
http://lh5.ggpht.com/_r4RTcX8Awjo/S5WsYVcqMGI/AAAAAAAAG8Y/xES75e-8WFY/s800/moto%20track%20003.jpg
yes the track is under me bike..and i am standing up..
http://lh3.ggpht.com/_r4RTcX8Awjo/S5WsemX77hI/AAAAAAAAG8o/UNEcYylFIHk/s800/moto%20track%20006.jpg

ill have to take you there eddie to get you used to your bike..:shifty:
i did how ever slip of the peg,:shit: and scraped it down the back of my leg...:pinch:,,,did hurt a bit..
:weep:...but didnt drop my bike....and i came .:second:..in my race..:Punk:

JMJ

[dino3310]

those jumps should soften eddies shocks up a bit

[Eddieb]

So I did some further playing tonight and what I summarised above appears to be true, winding the preload in moves a hydraulic arrangement on top of the shock which loads force onto the spring.

Here's some pics, check out the top of the shock body and you can clearly see the difference.

The first pic is preload right out, the 2nd preload right in. At face value then it would appear to be working.

[BMWST?]

So I did some further playing tonight and what I summarised above appears to be true, winding the preload in moves a hydraulic arrangement on top of the shock which loads force onto the spring.

Here's some pics, check out the top of the shock body and you can clearly see the difference.

The first pic is preload right out, the 2nd preload right in. At face value then it would appear to be working.

is there a seperate preload/mounting ring at the bottom of the shock/spring

[Eddieb]

nope.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

[cooneyr]

OK it seems I'm certifiable. No collar near the top of the shock near the preload adjuster. Also I can't see collar near the bottom of the shock. The spring compression tool that KTMTwins (http://www.ktmtwins.com/950adventure/tssc-01.html)sell might explain everything. Pic below shows that there is a spring compressor which may be used to enable a slip on collar near the base of the shock to be removed allowing removal of the spring i.e. only preload adjustment available is in the hydraulic preload adjustor. Funny thing is this pic shows the spring being compressed against the bottom of the shock so is there a slip on collar near the top of the shock. Damn it does anybody have a manual for the KTM 950 shock. I have a manual for the 5018 PDS shock but I think this is a the shock the EXC's use.
http://ep.yimg.com/ca/I/yhst-52373271332629_2095_12595983

So this just leaves checking that the shock has been put together properly or finding out what spring JMJ has. KTM twins indicate on this page (http://www.ktmtwins.com/950adventure/spss62225-130.html) that the stock spring on the non S models is (05 to 07) is 150n where as the S model (05 to 07) is 140n and they offer a 130n spring.

Cheers R

[junkmanjoe]

I have a white spring and its staying where it is,,,any way its got mud on it now....so it be no good for you...
when i wash it, i will try find the number on it...

JMJ

[Eddieb]

Mine has a 140n spring fitted. My bike is also an '04 which that spring apparently doesn't fit. The earlier bikes have longer shocks/springs than the later ones.

The other thing is, jumping up and down on the bike in the garage I couldn't notice any difference between preload fully in and fully out.

[Eddieb]

Anyone dealt with KTMworld.com? any recommendations or otherwise?

I'm looking to get a couple of bits which KTMtwins don't appear to sell though I'll fiick them an email soon to doublecheck. If anyone else wants any bits maybe we could combine.

[warewolf]

Funny thing is this pic shows the spring being compressed against the bottom of the shock so is there a slip on collar near the top of the shock.Shock is inverted while using tool...

Here's my 640 shock (non-PDS) inverted with poor-man's spring compressors:
http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o20/warewolf885/mc/bikes/ktm/lc4/th_SpringCompression1.jpg (http://s116.photobucket.com/albums/o20/warewolf885/mc/bikes/ktm/lc4/SpringCompression1.jpg)
(top has normal threaded preload collars, obs.)

[Oscar]

Anyone dealt with KTMworld.com? any recommendations or otherwise?

I'm looking to get a couple of bits which KTMtwins don't appear to sell though I'll fiick them an email soon to doublecheck. If anyone else wants any bits maybe we could combine.

Yeah, I've used KTMWorld a coupla times.
Very good.

[junkmanjoe]

wash the bike this morn and discovered i dented:shit: the front rim.....:crybaby:
fukn motox track...:bash:

JMJ

[Oscar]

wash the bike this morn and discovered i dented:shit: the front rim.....:crybaby:
fukn motox track...:bash:

JMJ

950 rims = butter.

[junkmanjoe]

its not bad on one side, but i still noticed it...

JMJ

[Woodman]

wash the bike this morn and discovered i dented:shit: the front rim.....:crybaby:
fukn motox track...:bash:

JMJ
makes it easier to unbead the tyre.

[Oscar]

makes it easier to unbead the tyre.

...at 100km/h...

[junkmanjoe]

when i brought my 9fidy it came with a yucky cut down screen.
i was lucky enough to find a factory screen in NZ,,
so, with the CCA on this weekend and im going to try my luck and not fall off, i wasnt to keen to have my good screen on...dont want to damage it.
so i went down to the glass shop and picket up a free off cut or clear 4mm plastic... set about bending it in to shape with the heat gun and, im quite pleased with the out come..
http://lh3.ggpht.com/_r4RTcX8Awjo/S57hEOeMW9I/AAAAAAAAHAU/IDr6AzjUQS4/s640/SANY0319.JPG
its now a full size screen.
what ya think..

JMJ

[Eddieb]

Why not just leave it short? it's not as if it's long open road distances.

[junkmanjoe]

then i would have had nothing to do to day...silly

JMJ

[dino3310]

looks good, but its how good a job she does is wat counts

[buzzard]

A question for this branch of the forum.

I am contemplating selling or trading in my '06 990 Adventure. Its done about 29k has a full service history. Used for a couple of trips around NZ and commuting. Its in excellent condition with full Hepco and Becker luggage. How much do you guys think it's worth?

[junkmanjoe]

photos please... what you steeping down to....BMW.....:shutup:

JMJ

[buzzard]

dont know yet, definately not a BMW. Just dont need 990cc for commuting. I love the KTM, the riding position the power basically the whole package, but its hard to justify such a great bike when I ride it 3 days a week for an hour a day.

Can provide photos later on. Its anthracite, not orange.... Pirelli Scorpians, new last year.

Would appreciate suggestions for alternatives....

[Squiggles]

Would appreciate suggestions for alternatives....

DR650 </10chars>

[junkmanjoe]

:shutup:
DR650 </10chars>

what are you doing in here..... we find you and kick dirt in ya face...suki scumm...:blink:

JMJ

[junkmanjoe]

after cleaning the bike from the CCA i noticed a split in the rear header pipe, so removed and had it repaired, it had split around the bolt area.
http://lh3.ggpht.com/_r4RTcX8Awjo/S6bpVeSjMyI/AAAAAAAAHK0/oYqEHtlJ1b0/s800/SANY0362.JPG
but the crazy thing is, to get this piece out i had to do this to the bike...
http://lh3.ggpht.com/_r4RTcX8Awjo/S6bpWkKSXoI/AAAAAAAAHK4/QUbjtKcZSA8/s800/SANY0360_1.JPG
what a mission that was..

JMJ

[dino3310]

whoa thats a bit more work than simple suzy:shit:

[junkmanjoe]

wasn't to bad really.
a hand full of bolts and clamps it all fell apart...

i was amazed i had nothing left over at the end...

JMJ

[offrd]

The grin factor of these bikes, makes up for any extra bits and bobs by a long shot - Aye Joe!!

[junkmanjoe]

its more fun when the 2 smoker ktm fails on the steep up hill and i plower past them shower him in shit.....SWEET.
there was a masive way cool feeling i had looking over my front screen all day long...

aye Eddie...

[junkmanjoe]

this chap loves his new 990R
http://www.advrider.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=227783&stc=1&d=1269214013

[Eddieb]

its more fun when the 2 smoker ktm fails on the steep up hill and i plower past them shower him in shit.....SWEET.
there was a masive way cool feeling i had looking over my front screen all day long...

aye Eddie...

Yep, prick was roosting us all then tries to come up the inside of 250kg of BMW on a steep uphill where there's no gap. If I had lent over he would have been an indentation in the bank.

[junkmanjoe]

:doh:big katooms are scared of the deep.....
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_-9OBfUMfp2k/S7EmXkgKmgI/AAAAAAAAC6g/sWpBeejw8a4/MoncorvoRecon04423.jpg
http://i552.photobucket.com/albums/jj337/pserus/Passeios%20Trail/Moncorvo/MoncorvoRecon046.jpg
......................:doh:

[Squiggles]

http://www.adventure-spec.com/shop/ktm-950-990-adventure-lc8-fuel-gas-tank-oversize-high-capacity-long-range-rear-auxiliary-heck-rally-off-road-overland-enduro-adventure-motorcycling-gear-equipment-acerbis-aqualine-advtank-ims-clarke-touratech/prod_222.html

[junkmanjoe]

http://www.adventure-spec.com/shop/ktm-950-990-adventure-lc8-fuel-gas-tank-oversize-high-capacity-long-range-rear-auxiliary-heck-rally-off-road-overland-enduro-adventure-motorcycling-gear-equipment-acerbis-aqualine-advtank-ims-clarke-touratech/prod_222.html

you will also need to buy the 2 in to one pipe fitting to use this mod..
http://www.adventure-spec.com/shop/images/uploads/2-into-1.jpg

[Eddieb]

Does anyone know the factory sag measurements for the rear shock on a 2004 950? Not a formula but actual measurements.

Or, share your measurements and settings with me even if they aren't factory. Include your weight and year/model of 950/990

[cooneyr]

From over on the HOW I found this info. Now you just need to figure out what amount of static and dynamic sag is appropriate.

2003-04: 9.0" (230mm) - "S" 10.4" (265mm)
2005-06: 8.3" (210mm) - "S" 9.65" (245mm)
2007-08: 8.3" (210mm) - "S" 10.4" (265mm)

One of the posts (http://www.ktm950.info/how/suspension/siddall/siddall.html)on the HOW mentions 5 to 10% for static sag and 25 to 33% for race sag. Its worth having a read of this post and some of the others over there.

Personally my settings are factory sport for the forks. factory normal for shock compression and about 30% less than factory normal for other shock settings. Front is still blows though a little easy in compression and yet slightly harsh on small square edge bumps. Back end behaves well except for under brakes but I suspect that me and rear brakes not being as sensitive as I'm use too. S model has softer shock spring than non S and I suspect my suspension could well do with basic maintenance i.e. oil and gas.

Cheers R

[junkmanjoe]

any one here ride a late model 990.
some thing you all my need to check..
borrowed from ADV

The chain guide on my 07 990 also came off and jambed in the primary gear. I was going about 50 or 60 on a dirt road and the real wheel locked up instantly.
http://www.advrider.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=226829&stc=1&d=1267900758

http://cpmodem.smugmug.com/gallery/5108152_YG8sp#308265108_DJAbx
http://cpmodem.smugmug.com/photos/308265108_DJAbx-L.jpg

[dino3310]

lucky you werent at speed mate, could have turned real nasty

[NordieBoy]

lucky you werent at speed mate, could have turned real nasty

50-60 mph.

[junkmanjoe]

not my bike mate, some one in the states..

[cooneyr]

Well known issue. $0.02 of locktite fixes it. I lost the lower bolt so this didn't happen but a new bolt, washer and locktite and all's good. A must do I reckon. Have a look at the HOW known issues page (http://www.ktm950.info/how/ktm_950_issues.html) for other tec recalls that are worth looking into.

Cheers R

[dino3310]

50-60 mph.

thats just cruising not what i would call "at speed" for a 950

[NordieBoy]

thats just cruising not what i would call "at speed" for a 950

Must have had it stuck in 1st gear.

[cooneyr]

Must have had it stuck in 1st gear.

80kph in first with 16/42 gearing ;)

[Eddieb]

Hmmm, goodies.

Who can spot the oops in the order? JMJ you're not allowed to enter.

[dino3310]

2 leftys .

[dmc]

2 right tanks hey,

[Eddieb]

Yep, 2 right tank guards, the dealer is getting that sorted for me.

Plus bar risers, longer bolts to fit the guards, a 950smt brake reservior clamp to move the mirror off it's standard mount and a few replacement bolts for ones that have seen a bit of weather.

[junkmanjoe]

today i fitted a dirt guard to the under side of the front frame, just behind the goose neck, its design is to stop mud and crap getting up in the relays and fuse box,

well what a mission that was, disassemble front of bike, all front fearing both tanks off, had to unbolt the radiator and lower it out the way to fit the cover..
heres hoping it will do the trick..

thanks eddie for ordering it with his box of goodies from KTM world.

JMJ

[dmc]

They stop heaps of crap getting in there, I found if you undo the bolts on the radiator and the oil tank it goes in easier but still a bitch to do.

[Oscar]

today i fitted a dirt guard to the under side of the front frame, just behind the goose neck, its design is to stop mud and crap getting up in the relays and fuse box,

well what a mission that was, disassemble front of bike, all front fearing both tanks off, had to unbolt the radiator and lower it out the way to fit the cover..
heres hoping it will do the trick..

thanks eddie for ordering it with his box of goodies from KTM world.

JMJ

My 950 came with a high and low fender.
I thought it looked odd, and took it off, but then discovered it was stopping all that crap...

[cooneyr]

You fellas care to elaborate? Got a picture or link for the "dirt guard"?

Cheers R

[Eddieb]

You fellas care to elaborate? Got a picture or link for the "dirt guard"?

Cheers R

Your bike should have it as standard as it was a factory fitted part on '05 bikes on, but our 04's didn't get it. It's a plastic triangle that clips onto the underside of the frame right behind the steering stem. If you look from underneath then up above the radiator it fills the triangular section of frame from the steering stem back to the radiator. I got one too but forgot to include in in my pic.

[cooneyr]

My bike is an 04 so I dont have it. This (http://ktmtwins.com/950adventure/60003087000.html)be what you are talking about?

http://ep.yimg.com/ca/I/yhst-52373271332629_2098_6777619

I've got to stay away from that site - too many farkels :drool:

Cheers R

[Eddieb]

Yep thats it. Cost about $8NZ via your local KTM dealer, took 3 weeks shipping along with the other bits from the motherland. For some reason I thought your bike was an '05.

You could probably cable tie a bit of plastic ice cream container in there for a fraction of the cost and you get to enjoy the icecream while making it.

[junkmanjoe]

My 950 came with a high and low fender.
I thought it looked odd, and took it off, but then discovered it was stopping all that crap...

so you had two guards on at same time...
ive been looking in to lifting the lower guard about a inch, just need to sit in front on my little chair and see if its doable with out to much hassel..

[cooneyr]

.....For some reason I thought your bike was an '05.

The S GO!!!!!!'s are 04's the S with Orange triangles over blue are the 05's and they got the Dakar head logo for 06+ till the spider appeared.


You could probably cable tie a bit of plastic ice cream container in there for a fraction of the cost and you get to enjoy the icecream while making it.

Mmmm ice cream. I should probably take the tanks off and give it a bloody good clean one day and zip tie a bit of plastic on.

[Digitdion]

Got a query re tyres for the 990 there fella's. Stock size is 150/70/ 18 . So I understand a 140 will fit ok. How will this change handling etc etc with the bike. Am bit of a noob with this stuff. I prefer to wear the bloody tyres out instead.
Cheers

[Night Falcon]

Unless you are used to acute lean angles you most likely will not notice any change in performance using a 140 over a 150 tire on the 990. The stock scorps (150/70/18) are a good tire but if you want more aggressive off road you will see KTM reccomend the TKC 80 which is a 140 road legal knobby.

There is not a huge choice of tire for the 18" rim and even less if you are looking for 150 width, but most folks are happy enough with the 140...although you can get a 150 TKC 80 but it is a bit pricey!!

[NordieBoy]

...although you can get a 150 TKC 80 but it is a bit pricey!!

I've got a 150/70/17 TKC80 and whilst it gripped well, it didn't last very long.
May have been the bike overpowering it a bit.

[Oscar]

I've got a 150/70/17 TKC80 and whilst it gripped well, it didn't last very long.
May have been the bike overpowering it a bit.

Correct pressure (which was waaay higher than I expected) is very important with TKC's.
At low pressure my 950 is very efficient at making TKC's vanish.

[NordieBoy]

Correct pressure (which was waaay higher than I expected) is very important with TKC's.
At low pressure my 950 is very efficient at making TKC's vanish.

What's correct pressure?
Was running 32psi on a 45hp, 140kg bike.

[Oscar]

What's correct pressure?
Was running 32psi on a 45hp, 140kg bike.

Spot on.
Sounds like the problem my lie with your throttle hand...

[NordieBoy]

Spot on.
Sounds like the problem my lie with your throttle hand...

You say the nicest things :D

My throttle hand has an in-built reluctance to doing sudden movements.

[Horney1]

Hi Guys,


Any word on the new Mitas 150/70x18 (?E10) that was supposed to be here earlier this year?

Is there a matching front to?

Anyone tried them?

Cost?

How much is a front Conti here in NZ?

Cheers


BnB

[junkmanjoe]

E -10 dew in later this year.. LMS imports only brought in 17" no 18".

i just couldn't find the love for my new touring screen, was just to wide at the top.. like a massive window...
while surfing the web i found a neat pic of a tall screen that got the chop.
http://lh3.ggpht.com/_r4RTcX8Awjo/S90BBBeh9ZI/AAAAAAAAHm0/fvHNo4pdZk0/Carbon%20Fibre.jpg

i just trimmed a little of the sides, looks heaps better..
http://lh5.ggpht.com/_r4RTcX8Awjo/S9z_7uTW1zI/AAAAAAAAHmM/GJQhIa1l8-M/s800/IMG_0100.JPG

JMJ

[nothingflash]

Hey guys, I thought some of you may be interested in this (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Helmets-clothing-footwear/Pants/auction-287089338.htm)?

[Fluffy Cat]

Hey guys, I thought some of you may be interested in this (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Helmets-clothing-footwear/Pants/auction-287089338.htm)?

Velly interesting Mr Bond..... comes up in the quote.....wonder if it will show when I post?????.....

[Fluffy Cat]

Nah!.......doesn't show:gob:

[offrd]

E -10 dew in later this year.. LMS imports only brought in 17" no 18".


JMJ
Ah, good so that means it will fit my 950!

COOL!

[cooneyr]

My battery has been dying over the past couple of weeks. Wouldnt start the bike couple of weeks ago so gave it a charge. Worked well till this morning when it struggled but managed to crank it in the cold(ish) this morning. No load voltage reading OK (12.7v +). Bit of reading reveals that battery can sulphate and give OK voltage but not enough current for starting. Yuasa YTZ14S (OEM) is $500 at last report. Bit of searching revealed MotoBatt (http://www.motobatt.com/) brand which is imported by Whites. They produce a MBTX9U which is a replacement for the YTZ14S (same technology - AGM and VRLA). CCA is a bit lower but at $99NZ though it was worth a shot. Made the decision at lunchtime, bought on way home from work (local store had one in stock) and fitted when home. Cranks bike over faster than YTZ ever did.

This may end up being a waste of money or I may be laughing all the way to the bank. Only time will tell. Gonna get a hammering over winter. Lots of cold starts and short runs for getting to work.

Cheers R

[junkmanjoe]

i also had a flat batt other day..

but i left my navman plugged in for 4 days....:doh:

so that didnt help much...:bash:

JMJ

[Taz]

Only one thing to say to all of you guys

Get a Remac battery stabiliser or similar. Flat batteries will be a thing of the past and replacing batteries will also not be needed again. I have used one of these for years and have never had to replace a battery. Just remeber to plug it in it's that simple really. Bike is guaranteed to start when you want it to.

[cooneyr]

One small problem, no permanent power in my garage, have to run an extension cord each time I want to weld etc. Well down the list of things to be done.

[Eddieb]

So, before I look into rebuilding my shock to suit me...here's my best sales speil

Any of you guys tall manly men that find the standard 950 Adventure shock too soft/short for you? keen for a swap for a freshly rebuilt shock?

As some of you may have seen on other threads my shock has been rebuilt in the past with different valving and is now more suitable for a manly 6ft 120kg or more stud than a 5'9" 90kg weakling, it's fantastically firm on the road but my meagre weight isn't enough for it off road.

Since i've had the bike the shock has had the entire lower mount and internals including damping adjuster and bearing replaced with new parts, regassed and reassembled with receipt for just over $1100 to prove.

My understanding is the 04 shocks are taller than later models, e.g post 05.5. Mine has the 140-255 spring fitted if thats any guide. With the re worked valving the bike does sit quite tall.

Anyone interested in a swap PM me, I'll pay any shipping involved both ways.

[offrd]

One small problem, no permanent power in my garage, have to run an extension cord each time I want to weld etc. Well down the list of things to be done.

Well, DICK SMITH SOLAR BATTERY CHARGER

Now find an excuse!

Ha ha ha ha

[junkmanjoe]

new clutch lever fitted tonight,, crashing just became expensive....

JMJ

[Paladin]

new clutch lever fitted tonight,, crashing just became expensive....

JMJ

C'mon then, how stupidly expensive was it ?????

[Padmei]

So, before I look into rebuilding my shock to suit me...here's my best sales speil

Any of you guys tall manly men that find the standard 950 Adventure shock too soft/short for you? keen for a swap for a freshly rebuilt shock?

As some of you may have seen on other threads my shock has been rebuilt in the past with different valving and is now more suitable for a manly 6ft 120kg or more stud than a 5'9" 90kg weakling, it's fantastically firm on the road but my meagre weight isn't enough for it off road.

Since i've had the bike the shock has had the entire lower mount and internals including damping adjuster and bearing replaced with new parts, regassed and reassembled with receipt for just over $1100 to prove.

My understanding is the 04 shocks are taller than later models, e.g post 05.5. Mine has the 140-255 spring fitted if thats any guide. With the re worked valving the bike does sit quite tall.

Anyone interested in a swap PM me, I'll pay any shipping involved both ways.

Thats a pita about your shock. Maybe someone in Aussie may be interested too- freight shouldn't be too much. You can't just change the spring?

[dmc]

My battery has been dying over the past couple of weeks. Wouldnt start the bike couple of weeks ago so gave it a charge. Worked well till this morning when it struggled but managed to crank it in the cold(ish) this morning. No load voltage reading OK (12.7v +). Bit of reading reveals that battery can sulphate and give OK voltage but not enough current for starting. Yuasa YTZ14S (OEM) is $500 at last report. Bit of searching revealed MotoBatt (http://www.motobatt.com/) brand which is imported by Whites. They produce a MBTX9U which is a replacement for the YTZ14S (same technology - AGM and VRLA). CCA is a bit lower but at $99NZ though it was worth a shot. Made the decision at lunchtime, bought on way home from work (local store had one in stock) and fitted when home. Cranks bike over faster than YTZ ever did.

This may end up being a waste of money or I may be laughing all the way to the bank. Only time will tell. Gonna get a hammering over winter. Lots of cold starts and short runs for getting to work.

Cheers R

A few of use have those and they are sweet.

On another note someone go buy my fidy before the Monkey or I will have to ride it an I spent a shit load of time cleaning it to put in the shop and don't want to have to do that again.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=279201930

[junkmanjoe]

On another note someone go buy my fidy before the Monkey or I will have to ride it an I spent a shit load of time cleaning it to put in the shop and don't want to have to do that again.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=279201930

drop the price i know some one very keen on it....

JMJ

[dmc]

Tell them to make an offer and we can talk, bear in mind the engine rebuild and accessories cost more than its listed for so they get a free bike 8-)

[Horney1]

new clutch lever fitted tonight,, crashing just became expensive....

JMJ

I'm curious to, how expensive JMJ? Ballpark figure?

I took my bike to my new job the other day. I parked it on what I thought was firm dirt only to find on returning to it that it had dirt on the left pillion peg etc and the clutch lever was a bit bent on the end (twisted the hand guard I think - I don't have it too tight). It had obviously fallen over. Someone had lifted it back up for me but I wondered if that same someone thought they'd have a wee sit on it before it sank into the ground... I'm guessing ~$130 for a new lever?? Yeah, I hear you all saying put something under your side stand, it's cheaper. I've known it for years but I didn't do it on this occassion.

[junkmanjoe]

bugger about the fall over,, at least they picked it up, didnt just leave it on its side.
brought lever from TSS dont have receipt handy but around $78 and few bucks for courier, it was my heat grip money......now i got to work on sat to buy my grips....

bugger it all..

JMJ

[Eddieb]

Thats a pita about your shock. Maybe someone in Aussie may be interested too- freight shouldn't be too much. You can't just change the spring?

The spring is standard and is not the issue, and I've already looked down that route and can't seem to source a spring.

[cooneyr]

The spring is standard and is not the issue, and I've already looked down that route and can't seem to source a spring.

Huh? The 140 is stock right? Whats wrong with this one (http://www.ktmtwins.com/950adventure/spss62225-130.html)? I'm going to get some .54 fronts at some stage if you wanted to share shipping.

Cheers R

[dmc]

Huh? The 140 is stock right? Whats wrong with this one (http://www.ktmtwins.com/950adventure/spss62225-130.html)? I'm going to get some .54 fronts at some stage if you wanted to share shipping.

Cheers R

Try Slaven racing for springs, he rides a 04 and knows his stuff.

[cooneyr]

Sweet site. Thanks for that. The rear brake cooler is a great idea!

[dmc]

I sent a few emails to him and he was really helpful on recommendations since he had the same bike and the valving he was suggesting is pretty spot on to what Linton at DirtAction has done for the boys so seem to be pretty clued up.
If I keep my 950 I'll be ordering some off him.

[junkmanjoe]

two 950's on the north croft bridge
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_r4RTcX8Awjo/S-Y5K3OAWKI/AAAAAAAAHoE/oxm30OHn0CQ/s912/IMG_0116.JPG

JMJ

[dino3310]

cool mate.
You been chasing sheep again :msn-wink:

[Fluffy Cat]

:yes:Nice...

[junkmanjoe]

my toy... just cant get enough of riding this machine..
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_r4RTcX8Awjo/S-aA6Sk87dI/AAAAAAAAHpQ/RdfcsgfQCko/s800/IMG_0112.JPG

JMJ

[offrd]

the O,C guys are buying these up and fitting them.
seams to be good reports so far.

Just ordered one of em. Sick of topping my clutch up.

[junkmanjoe]

is that one of the British ones. what are you going to do with your old one..
you still keen on the MMMMM ride..

JMJ

[offrd]

is that one of the British ones. what are you going to do with your old one..
you still keen on the MMMMM ride..

JMJ

Yeah british one, in KTM orange to stand out! Think the old one should be injected up KTM's butt!

Yup still keen on the MMMMMMMMMM!!!!!!

[odie]

so am i if you will still have me

[junkmanjoe]

i rebuilt mine and its working fine.
be keen to buy your old one off you as a spare.

what you think of the screen after a small trim up..

JMJ

[junkmanjoe]

so am i if you will still have me

remember warm wolly undies.. you going to need them.

[offrd]

Might keep it hanging around for a while, make sure the UK import is ok..

Screen looks good, I just hate looking thru plastic. Short screen suits me fine.

[junkmanjoe]

off to the engineers tomorrow to check on progress with the new alloy panniers..
ill wip up a couple pics of my new fat ass....

JMJ

[NordieBoy]

off to the engineers tomorrow to check on progress with the new alloy panniers..
ill wip up a couple pics of my new fat ass....

JMJ

JunkManJLo

[offrd]

JunkManJLo

Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha!

[junkmanjoe]

wish it was worth a million bucks as well.

offrd whens your new slave cylinder arriving, and whats the cost for the item and freight.

JMJ

[offrd]

wish it was worth a million bucks as well.

offrd whens your new slave cylinder arriving, and whats the cost for the item and freight.

JMJ
Still waiting to hear that its on the way! was 244 inc freight NZBucks
306 for the org KTM heap of scrap metal! so worth a shot if they are as good as read to believe!
Fingers crossed!

Dont think i will bother dealing with XXXmoto, still waiting for a price for the cylinder and quote for service n tune. Better luck getting it done in china! Yes please i will have melamine in my oil.

[dino3310]

off to the engineers tomorrow to check on progress with the new alloy panniers..
ill wip up a couple pics of my new fat ass....

JMJ

whada ya mean New! nordies Jlo fits :lol::lol::lol:

[junkmanjoe]

check out the knobs on this road bike...

http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r318/BLUHWY/motorcycle%20stuff/Erzberg2006_0271.jpg

JMJ

[Fluffy Cat]

Thats a very funny photo....just look at the front fork stantion, not much travel there.
He's doing it....but, right tools for the job.
Bet he wished for an off roader later:yes:

[warewolf]

check out the knobs on this road bike...That's quite possibly an effective gravel hill climb weapon. The shorter & stiffer suspension, and reduced wind resistance, MAY be an advantage over the longer-legged 990 Adventure.

[cooneyr]

Is that the guy dirt4breakfast in the KTM at pikes peak videos?

[junkmanjoe]

not sure it is on the ADV orange crush , show us ya 990/950 thread

bet he got some massive looks when he turned up.. good on him..

JMJ

[dino3310]

would have a low COG, well lower than those EXCs and SXs in the photo. Would be a shit load of scary fun

[Squiggles]

Is that the guy dirt4breakfast in the KTM at pikes peak videos?

looks like it to me

[cooneyr]

You Know your a 9XX owner when . . .

You pin the throttle and the front wheel doesnt come up, the rear wheel goes down.

you know you're a 950 owner when, you change rear tires more often than the oil.

...you are riding on a dirt frontage road and are passing motorcycles riding on the interstate.

...your only worry on a teeth-rattling, sweaty, rocky, slippery and rutted off-camber trail is whether the temp gauge will stay below 7 bars.

You have small giggle to yourself each time you ride your bike.

You hear the words "How did you get that big thing in here?"

You're the only rider in town to upgrade your bike to a more restrictive 2 into 1 exhaust.

You add bar risers so you can ride your streetbike standing up more comfortably.

More over here
http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=584525

[Oscar]

You Know your a 9XX owner when . . .

You pin the throttle and the front wheel doesnt come up, the rear wheel goes down.

you know you're a 950 owner when, you change rear tires more often than the oil.

...you are riding on a dirt frontage road and are passing motorcycles riding on the interstate.

...your only worry on a teeth-rattling, sweaty, rocky, slippery and rutted off-camber trail is whether the temp gauge will stay below 7 bars.

You have small giggle to yourself each time you ride your bike.

You hear the words "How did you get that big thing in here?"

You're the only rider in town to upgrade your bike to a more restrictive 2 into 1 exhaust.

You add bar risers so you can ride your streetbike standing up more comfortably.

More over here
http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=584525

I love that!
Everything but the 2 in 1 applies...

[XF650]

:sick: http://www.advrider.com/forums/showpost.php?p=13095871&postcount=66

[cooneyr]

:sick: http://www.advrider.com/forums/showpost.php?p=13095871&postcount=66

Ha ha - every time I ride ;)

[junkmanjoe]

there just had to be a adventure in the middle of that lot..
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs639.snc3/32082_1329343797169_1338205945_30896850_5858426_n. jpg

[Waihou Thumper]

new clutch lever fitted tonight,, crashing just became expensive....

JMJ

Yes, things aren't cheap.....I know the Suzuki levers fit, I bought one for the 640, cost $16....KTM lever $48, so I could trash three before buying the KTM one....You might wanna have a look at that and get a couple.

[junkmanjoe]

well easy fix is to stop crashing..

JMJ

[Gravel Man]

The top of the Pig Route on way to Brass Monkey

[junkmanjoe]

east coast wairarapa.
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_r4RTcX8Awjo/TBMZw7sxdcI/AAAAAAAAH2k/2c8qc4seKL0/s912/IMG_0194.JPG

JMJ

[junkmanjoe]

The top of the Pig Route on way to Brass Monkey

hi there, just wondering what the items beside you screen..

JMJ

[dino3310]

looks like good Cray country Joe

[Gravel Man]

Hi JMJ. They are big ugly wind/rain deflectors, that attach via velcro staps. work well. But don't look too flash.

[junkmanjoe]

one more question if i may... what flavor is your front tire..

i thought they might have been them big handle bar mittens they have on quads.. keep ya hands warm..


JMJ

[Gravel Man]

TKC80 front Mitas E07 rear, somtimes TKC80 rear. Have some Michelin's to try at some stage, T63 front & Deset rear. [have a feeling may not last long]

[Eddieb]

What do you think of the E-07 rear on the 990 in terms of how stable it feels on gravel and how it turns?

[junkmanjoe]

(Gravel Man;. Have some Michelin's to try at some stage, T63 front & Deset rear. [have a feeling may not last long)
have this combo on now, there holding up very good, just over 4,000km on them, great in the gravel and good grip on the tar seal, i think i get another 2000 km out of them yet.
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=210300&d=1276335896

them small front crash bar bags you have. any chance of a closer pic if your set up plezz

JMJ

[Gravel Man]

Hi Eddieb. Eo7 good on gravel, but have to be carfull on wet tarseal. Got about 11000km out of last one & that was not being nice to it. Thats why I got another. Only use more agressive tyres when needed. Can only get about 4500km out of a tkc80 rear, being nice to it.

Cheers G M

[Gravel Man]

Hi JMJ. Will take some photo's. The bags are available from Phil Parish in CHCH. He has just had another batch made [new improved version]. I can get you his email address if your intersted.

Cheers G M

[junkmanjoe]

yea plezz PM it to me.

thanks.

JMJ

[dmc]

Hi Eddieb. Eo7 good on gravel, but have to be carfull on wet tarseal. Got about 11000km out of last one & that was not being nice to it. Thats why I got another. Only use more agressive tyres when needed. Can only get about 4500km out of a tkc80 rear, being nice to it.

Cheers G M

You must have been very nice to it to get 4500km 8)

[redleader]

Hi All
You maybe interested in this idea that came from AV riders for under seat storage tray for KTM 950-990's. Some of us have had a units made and fitted them to our bikes, they are real easy to install and give you some handy storage under the seat. Takes around just 30min to install.
they are made from 1.5mm stainless steel so are strong and rust proof. Cost are $180 each couriered to any location in NZ. For more info email gc.sargent@xtra.co.nz


gc.sargent@xtra.co.nz

[junkmanjoe]

hi redleader..
have been thinking along these lines for a while, whats the depth of the tray.

JMJ

[redleader]

Hi
They are 50mm deep and 170mm square

[Digitdion]

Got a quick query about Chain and sprockets for you regarding my 990 Adventure. About how much km's have your chain and sprocket lasted.Almost done 35000km and having to adjust the chain more regularly now. Been away on a big mission with the Mrs. Bike loaded to the hilt. the chain was beginning to loosen again pretty quickly. I assume this means the chain is at the end of its life. Or could I just take out a link? If I did this would it last much longer? Any feedback much appreciated.
Cheers Dion

[dmc]

Once they are at the end of their life they stretch every ride, at the end I went for a ride after adjusting my chain only in the middle of nowhere to have it slapping away and had to adjust it before I carried on, removing a link wouldnt buy you much time as its still stretching and just increasing the risk of breaking teeth off the sprockets, just pony up the hundreds of dollars and get a new x-ring and sprockets and not have to worry about it again,

[Gravel Man]

Around 30000km seems about right. I know of a 950 & a 990 that had to replace chain & sprockets at aprox the same km.

Cheers G M

[cooneyr]

^ +1. Having to adjust the chain often is a sign of a chain nearing the end of its life.

[junkmanjoe]

i ran out of adjustment in kaikoura. we had to meet the ferry that day, just keep riding it hoping like hell it didn't brake.
when i got back to masterton that night,
all the tips of the teeth on the rear sprocket where broken off, chain had warn a grove in the chain guard also..

so forked out the $500 odd bucks for new chain and sprocket set,, i was lucky to get away with it..

ask paladin he was there with me..

JMJ

[junkmanjoe]

redleader just wondering.
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=210490&d=1276479413

other than the seat latch bolts, how else have you fasten this to the guard.

JMJ

[redleader]

There is two 4.9 mm pop rivets at the front edge to be drilled into the frame the are not shown in this photo, but check out the attached installation sheet it tells you how to install the tray

[warewolf]

under seat storage trayMy first thought - being someone who uses all the suspension travel on the 640A - is that the tray looks like it encroaches on the rear wheel travel. Look at the way the forward guard and the cross-brace are both relieved, presumably to allow clearance to the tyre.

[redleader]

So far clearance has not been a problem on the 950 and 990's even two up on challenging tracks, haven't had the wheel hit the tray.
the guys in the US who come up with the idea and have fitted them don't seem to report any issues.
But a way to check would be to put a bit string under the seat across the bottom edge of the sub frame members and go for a balls out ride and see if your tyre has ripped the string off as that would mean your tyre would have touched the bottom of the tray.

[Eddieb]

Another other option which I might look at when I pull my shock in the next few weeks is to jack up the swingarm without the shock fitted and see if it will even move that far up.

[warewolf]

Do it with a fresh knobby on.. they can be significantly taller than part-worn adventure tyres.

[dmc]

If you have ABS on your 990 its look a good way to get some more storage but on the 950 I wouldn't think you would need anymore as I can get a shed load of stuff in the underseat area.

[Padmei]

This was under BMW parts on tard me for some reason. May be useful to some one
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Parts-for-sale/Fuel-tanks/auction-296935364.htm

[warewolf]

post it in the off-road forum, too given it's for the EXC's

[junkmanjoe]

just thought id share this pic with you all..
http://www.advrider.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=233738&stc=1&d=1276968636

quite cool i feel.

JMJ

[Eddieb]

Man thats one fat ass.

[junkmanjoe]

its not as wide as factory racks and boxes.

[tri boy]

Woohoo!
Joes got the eskies ready for summer.:headbang::banana:

[Waihou Thumper]

Looks good, I dunno though...The more space you have Joe, the more you will want to fill it up...:)
A pack rack and a waterproof kayak roll up bag will suffice too....:)
You gonna have to buy a shit load of decals now mate! "I've been everywhere man"...:) adorn the sides and dirty them up.....
The biggest issue I see.....Is whacking your body, legs on those sharp edges..:) You got plenty of space for band-aids though....
Good work Bro!

[dino3310]

wheres the rod holder

[Waihou Thumper]

wheres the rod holder

Didn't you put one on the Big? I seem to recall a long tube sticking out somewhere?

[dino3310]

Didn't you put one on the Big? I seem to recall a long tube sticking out somewhere?

yeah mate still got them, they fit on any bike with rear pegs :2thumbsup:
211443
:banana:

[offrd]

Looks like a big Oops!

[Eddieb]

Looks like a big Oops!

Wheres that, and do you have any pics of the Ventura rack setup?

[Squiggles]

Looks like a big Oops!

Got enough wiring in there?

[offrd]

Not as bad as the photos look, but thats a minor headlight bulb change.. I thought it looked like it a had blown to bits just for a damn headlight! lol

Ventura rack setup if as far as i know, stock ventura off the shelf?????

[offrd]

Not as bad as the photos look, but thats a minor headlight bulb change.. I thought it looked like it a had blown to bits just for a damn headlight! lol

Ventura rack setup if as far as i know, stock ventura off the shelf?????

[Eddieb]

Can you take a couple of pics of the ventura brackets please? I'm interested in seeing how/where they bolt on and where the uprights for the rack sit in relation to the factory rack.

[offrd]

Ok, have to be morrow now, some buggers got to work......

[cooneyr]

Replaced the oil and put 0.54kg/mm springs from Slavens Racing (http://www.slavensracing.com/). Found that the rebound needle was stuck in one fork so freed that up. Been round the block so far and WOW what a difference. Looking forward to going for a decent ride.

Don't be afraid to change the fork oil yourself. Also pretty damn easy to check the rest of the fork internals and the forks are installed in the tripple clamps properly while you are at it. Only need two "special" tools being a slighter thinner than normal 22mm spanner and a pin wrench to take the fork cap off. I welded up a pin wrench but Sulco sell one for $25 (http://www.sulco.co.nz/Product?Action=View&Product_id=2821). Double check that pin diameter is 4mm but I'm pretty sure it is.

[Eddieb]

Under seat storage KTM 950 & 990

I pulled my shock tonight, going to get another 10psi of nitrogen sucked out of it. While there I had a look at clearance between the rear wheel and subframe to see how much underseat storage could be fitted in there. By my calculations if I bottomed my shock (04 Adventure, same height as later S's) then the fully compressed shock length would be 30cm, eyelet centre to eyelet centre.

I have a 1/3 worn E-07 fitted and on my bike it sits about 5mm below the frame rails at full compression, so with a new tyre anything lower than the bottom edge of the subframe rails would be at risk of contacting the tyre.

It's lucky I'm such a blouse rider that thats never likely to happen.

[Oscar]

I pulled my shock tonight, going to get another 10psi of nitrogen sucked out of it. While there I had a look at clearance between the rear wheel and subframe to see how much underseat storage could be fitted in there. By my calculations if I bottomed my shock (04 Adventure, same height as later S's) then the fully compressed shock length would be 30cm, eyelet centre to eyelet centre.

I have a 1/3 worn E-07 fitted and on my bike it sits about 5mm below the frame rails at full compression, so with a new tyre anything lower than the bottom edge of the subframe rails would be at risk of contacting the tyre.

It's lucky I'm such a blouse rider that thats never likely to happen.

I found full compression when I lifted the front wheel over a hole with water in the bottom, only to find that the muddy water was covering a railway sleeper. It put quite a dent in the rear rim...(not to mention the curvature of my spine).

[junkmanjoe]

is your rear wheel buggered.
lucky you lifted the front, could have turned out quite nasty...

JMJ

[Oscar]

is your rear wheel buggered.
lucky you lifted the front, could have turned out quite nasty...

JMJ

Nowt that a 20 tonne press wouldnae fix..

[junkmanjoe]

Wanted to buy..

KTM 950/990 tank bag..

JMJ

[Digitdion]

Its time to shell out some more cash on the big orange brut. Done plenty of investigation, but keen to here what chain set up my fellow KTM riders have gone for when replacing original set up. Not to worried about sprocket teeth etc etc but type of chain you have gone for,Why? and how they have done!
Cheers Dion

[Oscar]

Its time to shell out some more cash on the big orange brut. Done plenty of investigation, but keen to here what chain set up my fellow KTM riders have gone for when replacing original set up. Not to worried about sprocket teeth etc etc but type of chain you have gone for,Why? and how they have done!
Cheers Dion

How many k's didja get outta the old one?

[dmc]

Its time to shell out some more cash on the big orange brut. Done plenty of investigation, but keen to here what chain set up my fellow KTM riders have gone for when replacing original set up. Not to worried about sprocket teeth etc etc but type of chain you have gone for,Why? and how they have done!
Cheers Dion

LC8's will eat cheap chains and sprockets so stick with the good brand X-Ring chains and quality sprockets, I put a DID on mine but you won't get anything cheap thats for sure, JT Sprockets and DID chain cost a shit load but you know they will last.

I only ever used spray lube and a mate had an oiler, both seemed to get similar kms out of them so as long as you look after them they should last longer than most of us keep a bike before upgrading.

[junkmanjoe]

if i remember my last set of chain ans sprockets was around the $500 mark...
have to find the docket.....now where is it...

JMJ

P:S still looking for a tank bag..

[Waihou Thumper]

they should last longer than most of us keep a bike before upgrading.

:shit: we must really change bikes regularly then...

[dmc]

:shit: we must really change bikes regularly then...

Well I only ever put one chain and sprockets on a bike :yes:

Do many nice bikes to keep them for too long 8)

[cooneyr]

Time has come, I've been wipped, so I'm selling my 950 S. Baby has taken over life so no pillion anymore and not going to get away from home a for weekend long trips for a good while so selling the 950 for a 450EXC.

Will put the TM ad up this weekend but if you know anybody who is interested in the fastest 950 of them all, a blue one, get in touch. Will be the cheapest 950 on the market at the moment.

http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u295/cooneyr/DB1kSS109Pre/DSC02546-1.jpg

[Digitdion]

How many k's didja get outta the old one?

35000km. the last 5000km loaded to the hilt with the MRS on the back. The chain is starting to get saggy tits! Not my Mrs though! but the chain is stretched! I do not have a scott oiler, but do lube it fairly regularly.