Forum: Beasts
Today, 08:10 AM
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Not not sure I can answer your question to your...
Not not sure I can answer your question to your satisfaction Dallara. I buy a bike to ride, and I generally aim for something the fits the type of riding I do, and not uncommonly corrects issues or...
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Forum: Beasts
Yesterday, 04:44 PM
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Forum: Beasts
Yesterday, 04:38 PM
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A fair question. I didn't. I sold my rally...
A fair question. I didn't. I sold my rally prep'd FJR, (parted back to mostly stock), and bought the Super Tenere to do more off pavement riding and touring, including a planned trip back to...
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Forum: Vendors
Yesterday, 04:22 PM
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I was going to place another order with Rumbux...
I was going to place another order with Rumbux before I head out for a month of riding, but as it stands now, I have zero pre-orders and I pretty much need 5 items to make the air freight charges...
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Forum: Beasts
Yesterday, 04:05 PM
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Honest question: If you're seeking a hooligan...
Honest question: If you're seeking a hooligan bike that gives you that grin factor, why are you looking at a 600 lb big trailie?
I am seriously curious. There are a ton of lighter bikes that are...
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Forum: Beasts
Yesterday, 12:23 PM
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Forum: Beasts
Yesterday, 10:53 AM
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Forum: Beasts
06-03-2013, 01:14 PM
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Forum: Beasts
06-03-2013, 01:00 PM
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Forum: Beasts
06-03-2013, 10:29 AM
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I agree that upgraded suspension is an...
I agree that upgraded suspension is an improvement. I have never said otherwise.
What I don't agree with is rationalizing it because it improves "safety".
What you keep ignoring is that riders...
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Forum: Beasts
06-02-2013, 08:15 PM
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Forum: Beasts
06-02-2013, 08:08 PM
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Forum: Beasts
06-02-2013, 07:23 PM
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Forum: Beasts
06-02-2013, 03:06 PM
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:rofl So if I just stick with the crappy oem...
:rofl So if I just stick with the crappy oem suspension I'll learn to be a better rider, but if I spend the metric butt load of cash for top quality suspension it will compensate for my poor riding...
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Forum: Beasts
06-02-2013, 02:19 PM
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Forum: Beasts
06-02-2013, 01:34 PM
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And I'm not arguing that. Merely saying some...
And I'm not arguing that. Merely saying some don't need more. Better is good enough for most people.
Sure, at some point, you certainly wonder about where money was spent. OTOH, I spent $1600...
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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths
06-02-2013, 11:16 AM
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Forum: Beasts
06-02-2013, 10:29 AM
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A. You're not doing the math the way I am....
A. You're not doing the math the way I am. :wink: I don't have $900 to spend. Too much money spent on gas and tires. :D
B. I sold the last bike with 162k on it. The custom shock at the time...
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Forum: Beasts
06-02-2013, 10:04 AM
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There are shops that will rebuild oem shocks. ...
There are shops that will rebuild oem shocks. Typically they add a valve to re-pressurize the shock to the body. They often completely change the guts of the shock to high quality components as...
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Forum: Old's Cool
06-01-2013, 09:32 PM
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Forum: Beasts
05-29-2013, 06:06 PM
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@Old Git Ray - As I recall, the National Parks...
@Old Git Ray - As I recall, the National Parks Pass sticker is not really a pass, you should have also gotten the card that you needed to sign the back of. The sticker is just a nice thing to have,...
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Forum: Road warriors
05-28-2013, 06:37 PM
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Forum: Road warriors
05-27-2013, 02:19 PM
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Nope. Most of their 'Dealers' don't even have...
Nope. Most of their 'Dealers' don't even have Motus listed or mentioned on their web sites. I did find one CA dealer that has them listed and shows prices for both the MST and MST-R, but only has a...
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Forum: Orange Crush
05-26-2013, 06:29 AM
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The whole kit on the Super Ten weighs 23 lbs,...
The whole kit on the Super Ten weighs 23 lbs, (10.4 kg.) I don't know for sure what the kit for the 1190 weighs as it's still in prototype phase. Where it fits, it is not noticeable to most when...
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Forum: Orange Crush
05-26-2013, 06:21 AM
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@Tancakar - Yeah, not quite a color match...
@Tancakar - Yeah, not quite a color match there.:rofl I suspect that will improve to more of a KTM color on production versions. They usually just go with black, it matches everything, but the KTM...
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Forum: Beasts
05-25-2013, 08:23 PM
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No, that is part of the main headlight stay. ...
No, that is part of the main headlight stay. It's an intregal part of the front structure and most everything is bolted to it.
23P-28356-00-00 $80 or so if you want a spare to cut down, and are...
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Forum: Orange Crush
05-25-2013, 04:23 PM
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Rumbux Crash Bars for KTM 1190 Adventure
Rumbux Adventure Products in South Africa has been building crash bars for the Super Tenere and other various goodies for some time. I've been importing them to the US for about 18 months now and...
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Forum: Vendors
05-25-2013, 03:50 PM
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XTZ Super Tenere Reflective Stickers
I know ADV has their own stickers, (I have some on my bike too), but I wanted to pimp another forum too, I visit both on a regular basis.
Due to popular demand, and to finish a long running thread...
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Forum: Vendors
05-25-2013, 03:39 PM
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Forum: Beasts
05-14-2013, 07:37 PM
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Cat Crap - HERE...
Cat Crap - HERE (http://www.campmor.com/cat-crap-anti-fog-lens-cleaner-1.shtml?source=CI&ci_sku=83081&ci_gpa=pla&ci_kw=) They make a spray on in small bottles, but the paste works better, imho.
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Forum: Vendors
05-12-2013, 04:38 PM
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new warning page
This is the new warning page that will go out with every 2-part and 3-part Rumbux kit I sell. I'll be editing this into the first post as well. It's intended to make riders aware of the dangers,...
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Forum: Regional forums
05-08-2013, 01:23 PM
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Forum: Beasts
05-05-2013, 01:33 PM
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First, tell us some background info.
Where...
First, tell us some background info.
Where are you located?
How old is the bike? (miles/time)
Did you buy it new?
Warranty?
Problems are often related to the last work done. Did you...
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Forum: Beasts
05-04-2013, 06:21 PM
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Braking -
Guys that spend a lot of time on...
Braking -
Guys that spend a lot of time on the track, or spend the time to really learn to threshold brake well, tend to use mostly the front brake.
(For those not aware, threshold braking is...
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Forum: Beasts
05-04-2013, 01:24 PM
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Forum: Beasts
05-04-2013, 12:39 PM
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Dave, (man, that's a lot shorter than...
Dave, (man, that's a lot shorter than F16Viper68), before anyone tells you to stop being a whiney bi-atch, why don't you tell us what you're wearing while riding the bike. You are in FL, after all....
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Forum: Beasts
05-04-2013, 12:33 PM
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IF I understand it, the UBS does apply rear...
IF I understand it, the UBS does apply rear brake, but once your foot pressure on the brake pedal exceeds the already applied pressure, you're adding input.
If you apply the brake pedal first, the...
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Forum: Some Assembly Required
05-04-2013, 08:43 AM
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Forum: Beasts
05-04-2013, 08:12 AM
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That's an excellent suggestion. They have...
That's an excellent suggestion. They have courses geared for returning riders now, not just beginners. Also for advanced riders that cover technique and practices in much greater detail.
Well...
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Forum: Beasts
05-04-2013, 07:29 AM
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