Forum: Thumpers
03-15-2013, 07:38 AM
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Forum: Thumpers
03-14-2013, 10:04 PM
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off with the head
Thanks for that info.
Now, does anyone know if the head can be removed with the engine in the frame? The factory manual shows it floating in a nice white photo studio, out of the frame, but they...
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Forum: Thumpers
03-14-2013, 07:36 PM
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valve question: Titanium?
Does anyone know if the intake valves on the 690 (2008) are Titanium? (Part No. KT5036030000) I have looked high and low, haven't found any hints regarding what they are made of in the OEM lit. &...
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Forum: Parallel Universe
11-24-2012, 07:29 PM
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Replies: 262
Views: 32,518
Just as a data point:
Replaced cam chain...
Just as a data point:
Replaced cam chain tensioner at 28,249 miles. There is a kit of four parts available under one part number, but that was not available except from Germany and also I didn’t...
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Forum: Thumpers
11-16-2012, 08:32 PM
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Replies: 1,225
Views: 145,522
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Forum: Thumpers
11-15-2012, 09:43 PM
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Forum: Thumpers
08-27-2012, 09:34 PM
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Replies: 1,153
Views: 367,349
Wolfman E12s
I mounted a set of Wolfman E12s this past wknd & did a little riding. The bags are great, and strap down rock solid. I was surprised the first time I went down a steep rutted section while standing...
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Forum: Thumpers
08-26-2012, 09:45 PM
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Replies: 1,153
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[I][QUOTE=Gros Buck;
The guy I'm building the...
[I][QUOTE=Gros Buck;
The guy I'm building the carbon fiber seat pan with, confirmed me he could easily built a carbon fiber gas tank as well. I've calculated I could easily increase from 13 liters...
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Forum: Parallel Universe
08-20-2012, 09:22 PM
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Replies: 58
Views: 6,337
On a happier note: I did find the bushings, and...
On a happier note: I did find the bushings, and completed the rebuild last night. Forks feel great, like they should.
It turns out I shouldn't have given up on the BMW supply chain just because my...
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Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here...
08-18-2012, 09:41 PM
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Replies: 6
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a little Jemez Mt Ride report
Had plans to do a loop in the Carson fondly known as the "Broken Thumb" loop for reasons anyone can guess, but super heavy rains Thursday & Friday convinced my fellow riders to call it off. That left...
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Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here...
08-18-2012, 09:09 PM
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Replies: 74
Views: 5,310
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Forum: Parallel Universe
08-02-2012, 08:50 PM
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Replies: 58
Views: 6,337
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Forum: Parallel Universe
08-01-2012, 05:35 PM
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Replies: 58
Views: 6,337
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Forum: Parallel Universe
08-01-2012, 07:55 AM
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Replies: 58
Views: 6,337
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Forum: Parallel Universe
08-01-2012, 07:26 AM
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Replies: 58
Views: 6,337
That's a nice write-up on seal replacement,...
That's a nice write-up on seal replacement, thanks for pointing it out, but as he states at the beginning he did not replace the bushings. It's the bushings that seem to be unobtainable.
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Forum: Parallel Universe
07-31-2012, 06:46 PM
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Replies: 58
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There seem to be two parallel conversations...
There seem to be two parallel conversations running in this thread. I'm really only interested in the one I started about my fork repair problems. The deeper I get into this, the more I think it may...
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Forum: Parallel Universe
07-27-2012, 08:03 AM
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Replies: 58
Views: 6,337
An update to the original fork problems that...
An update to the original fork problems that started this thread:
When I brought my bike to the dealer last year, one fork seal was leaking, but there was no play in the fork legs; the bushings...
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Forum: Parallel Universe
07-09-2012, 08:34 PM
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Replies: 63
Views: 21,694
re-setting service minder
Has anyone found a way to re-set the service minder yet? (I'm referring to the extended song & dance on start-up that tells you it's time to service the bike)
My dealer will disable it, but it's...
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Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here...
07-01-2012, 05:28 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 1,232
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Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here...
06-30-2012, 08:06 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 1,232
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Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here...
06-30-2012, 01:25 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 1,232
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Forum: Thumpers
06-29-2012, 05:58 AM
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Replies: 8,931
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Forum: Thumpers
06-27-2012, 08:55 PM
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Understanding KTM 690 FI error codes
I have recently bought a 2008 690, and am getting to know the bike. One thing I can't figure out: The Fuel Injection (FI) light appears to be trying to tell me something but I can't translate it's...
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Forum: Thumpers
06-27-2012, 08:00 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,176
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Forum: Thumpers
06-27-2012, 07:59 PM
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Replies: 6
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Yeah, 8 flashes would indicate the throttle...
Yeah, 8 flashes would indicate the throttle sensor. Nothing seems wrong with the throttle sensor & it's connections. Friends who have these bikes tell me random error codes are quite often the result...
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Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here...
06-27-2012, 07:44 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 1,232
I was out there (Buckman) Sunday evening, and...
I was out there (Buckman) Sunday evening, and certainly saw no signs of closure. Was headed that way again this evening when I realized I was running low on gas AND had forgotten my wallet, so I...
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Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here...
06-27-2012, 06:57 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 1,232
Buckman, Caja Del Rio this wknd?
I've got a new-to-me KTM 690 and am looking for someone who wouldn't mind slowing down a bit & showing me around on the smaller stuff I haven't explored on my 800GS. Especially as I get to know the...
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Forum: Thumpers
06-27-2012, 06:45 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,176
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Forum: Thumpers
06-24-2012, 08:57 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,176
Understanding KTM 690 FI error codes
I have recently bought a 2008 690, and am getting to know the bike. One thing I can't figure out: The Fuel Injection (FI) light appears to be trying to tell me something but I can't translate it's...
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Forum: Parallel Universe
06-07-2012, 05:35 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 870
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Forum: Parallel Universe
05-22-2012, 07:35 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 870
Good to know. That is virtually the same as...
Good to know. That is virtually the same as adding 3 teeth on the rear: stock gear ratio with 16/42 sprockets is 2.625; running 15/42 yields 2.8, and running 16/45 = 2.813.
This would be great if...
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Forum: Parallel Universe
05-21-2012, 06:02 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 870
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Forum: Parallel Universe
05-20-2012, 07:57 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,444
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Forum: Parallel Universe
05-19-2012, 09:01 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 870
gearing for 18" rim
I'm thinking about building up a set of dirt rims for my GS800 so I can quickly swap from street-appropriate tires on the OEM wheels to full knobbies on an 18" rear and a 21" but narrower front. My...
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Forum: Parallel Universe
05-17-2012, 08:52 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 448
Have a look at Woody's Wheelworks website, they...
Have a look at Woody's Wheelworks website, they have a ton of good info on there that could help you choose. Run through the ordering options for the GS800 and the different rim sizes are listed with...
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Forum: Parallel Universe
05-15-2012, 08:09 AM
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Replies: 329
Views: 113,562
As already stated,mounting up high reduces...
As already stated,mounting up high reduces potential for damage when dropping the bike, but there's another reason I place mine there: The closer to the ground the lights are, the more they are going...
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Forum: Parallel Universe
05-14-2012, 09:21 PM
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Replies: 416
Views: 154,008
A caution on the cortech Mini: You get what you...
A caution on the cortech Mini: You get what you pay for in terms of build quality. It fits well and I was happy with it, but in a recent dirt riding crash I must have applied some pressure to it as I...
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Forum: Parallel Universe
05-11-2012, 09:54 PM
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Replies: 117
Views: 16,688
Holans survive a really hard hit
I'm pretty happy with my Holan bars and have crashed on them a lot. Last week they really paid for themselves. On the first day of a 6 day trip, on a really rocky climb, I got bounced off line and...
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Forum: Parallel Universe
04-09-2012, 08:45 PM
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Replies: 632
Views: 85,751
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Forum: Parallel Universe
04-09-2012, 08:25 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 2,903
To the OP:
I think you are asking for...
To the OP:
I think you are asking for trouble connecting a moving object (the handlebars) to a stationary one (the cowling). The bars move a long way, you are going to end up with a LONG piece of...
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