DB1k 2009

**far queue** · 8th January 2009, 21:30

Originally Posted by cooneyr

It looks like the photos could have been taken about the time we took a moment to remember Zukin.

R

Nope, I didn't take any pics during that, that would hardly be the right thing to do

You're just a bunch of sad arse looking reprobates

**jezzaNZ** · 9th January 2009, 00:36

Originally Posted by young1

Aslan, is this a ride to take the 990 on or is it more suited to the smaller bikes (I am thinking maybe of doing the two day next year)?

She is all good for a 990 but just be careful decending into Rotoroa on the Porika, sliperier than a butchers tool and steep also but the 950 handled it like a dream.

Just be careful not to take a wiz by the old geeza's house by the start of the Breaburn track as he is as mad as a hatter and the sandflies will render your old fella useless if exposed to the elemrnts for too long.

Cheers Jez

**Aslan** · 9th January 2009, 05:41

Originally Posted by young1

Aslan, is this a ride to take the 990 on or is it more suited to the smaller bikes (I am thinking maybe of doing the two day next year)?

Yes certainly is provided the rider is confident. For me this year was all about a recce.

I was pleased to be on the DR650.

Had I dropped into the hole on the way up the Maungatapu on my 1150GS I would have had trouble getting going again given its high first gear. This is one reason folk buy the 1150GSA (Adventure) - it has a lower first gear. Same concern would have applied to getting going again had I stopped / fallen off going back up the Porika from Rotoroa

Same with descending the Porika into Rotoroa - I was pleased of the lighter weight of the DR. That said I have descended from the Old Man Range into Piano Flat in E.Southland on both my 1150GS and an anothers 1200GS and that descent felt much steeper and technical than the Porika to me. Certainly 'arse clenching' stuff for me on my 1150GS which I confess I 'paddled' for the steepest part.

Having said all of the above I've ridden your machine and a 950 and they certainly inspire my confidence - feel lighter and more responsive than my GS is my hands. Still like my GS though - good solid reliable machine.

Hey guys, check out the RR & pics over on ADV under Ride Reports - cheers Aslan

**marks** · 9th January 2009, 09:08

Originally Posted by Aslan

Hey guys, check out the RR & pics over on ADV under Ride Reports - cheers Aslan

link

**Aslan** · 9th January 2009, 09:57

thanks Mark - I'm unsure how to insert the link in the way you - a topic for conversation next time we get to ride together

**NordieBoy** · 10th January 2009, 16:35

Jatz going past through the Molesworth.

Aslan going past.

**JATZ** · 10th January 2009, 22:46

Originally Posted by NordieBoy

Jatz going past through the Molesworth.

Damn thats a fine sounding machine, I could listen to that all day

**Aslan** · 11th January 2009, 08:03

thanks for posting these Nordie

Like Jatz I to enjoyed seeing myself on the 'net'

And yes Jatz - the 'Big' does sound great - Especially just thumping away in the lower gears like our ride over the Maruia Saddle

cheers to you both and all adventurers reading this thread

**NordieBoy** · 11th January 2009, 08:42

Fred101 aka Hammy on the Maruia Saddle return trip getting a little close to both of us

Jatz...

**Padmei** · 12th January 2009, 20:31

Hey Nordies finally got some pics up on Advrider on Aslans report. They're good epecially the astro travel one.

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showt...=1#post8799118

**Aslan** · 12th January 2009, 20:48

he's certainly livened up the thread - kudos to you Nordie

**CrazyFrog** · 12th January 2009, 20:54

Just an update on my KTM engine failure after 875km on the one dayer.......
I finally dropped the motor out of my KTM today, and discovered a collapsed camshaft bearing, not the dreaded crankshaft bearing collapse I had expected.

Only tiny particles of metal in the oil, (and a few round hard things - ballbearings!!) no scouring on the cylinder, valves all sweet, so by the looks of things, there's very little damage, making me a very relieved camper. While the engine is apart I'm gonna do the main crank bearings as well, fix the weepy oil sight glass, and maybe do the countershaft seal as well, so I don't have to worry about the internals for another 35,000 km.
The moral of the story is ...."If you hear thems funny clanking noises, shut it down and start walking!" My faith in my beloved KTM has been restored

**NordieBoy** · 12th January 2009, 21:14

That's just 78 of the 228 photos I've kept from day 1

**NordieBoy** · 12th January 2009, 21:22

Originally Posted by CrazyFrog

Just an update on my KTM engine failure after 875km on the one dayer.......
I finally dropped the motor out of my KTM today, and discovered a collapsed camshaft bearing, not the dreaded crankshaft bearing collapse I had expected.

Only tiny particles of metal in the oil, (and a few round hard things - ballbearings!!) no scouring on the cylinder, valves all sweet, so by the looks of things, there's very little damage, making me a very relieved camper. While the engine is apart I'm gonna do the main crank bearings as well, fix the weepy oil sight glass, and maybe do the countershaft seal as well, so I don't have to worry about the internals for another 35,000 km.
The moral of the story is ...."If you hear thems funny clanking noises, shut it down and start walking!" My faith in my beloved KTM has been restored

Good to hear it's only small(ish) bits gone wrong.
What's a big bore kit for the 640 go for?

Would it have just been the bearing dying on it's own or a possible oil pressure issue?

**Aslan** · 13th January 2009, 05:51

Originally Posted by CrazyFrog

Just an update on my KTM engine failure after 875km on the one dayer.......
I finally dropped the motor out of my KTM today, and discovered a collapsed camshaft bearing, not the dreaded crankshaft bearing collapse I had expected.

Only tiny particles of metal in the oil, (and a few round hard things - ballbearings!!) no scouring on the cylinder, valves all sweet, so by the looks of things, there's very little damage, making me a very relieved camper.

onya Ward - as Nordie says I'm glad the troubles were not too serious and that after repairs the Katoom should be good another 35k - cheers S