KTM 990/950 Adv thread

[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 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/List...x?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/List...x?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? 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? 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.