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Forum: Trip Planning 07-30-2012, 12:33 PM
Replies: 942
Views: 441,828
Posted By jobysw
North Dallas

I have basic tools, a large backyard for tents or a spare room and cold beer here in Richardson, Tx. I'm right off of 75.
Forum: Ride reports 07-20-2012, 03:31 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 486
Posted By jobysw
I will be traveling with it from now on.

I will be traveling with it from now on.
Forum: Ride reports 07-20-2012, 03:28 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 486
Posted By jobysw
You need a Ducati special tool, or a 55mm wrench...

You need a Ducati special tool, or a 55mm wrench to remove the rear wheel. Most shops don't carry those. I didn't want to risk a local shop not having it after waiting a day. It was Sunday and no one...
Forum: Ride reports 07-20-2012, 02:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 486
Posted By jobysw
The Great Southwest

So I did it. I bought into the hype. I took my 2003 VFR and 2007 990 Adventure to the Ducati dealership to trade for a white 2012 Multistrada S Touring. They got me. I have been drooling over this...
Forum: Beasts 07-20-2012, 09:52 AM
Replies: 4,954
Views: 903,744
Posted By jobysw
Hey guys, I bought my '12 a month ago. I have...

Hey guys, I bought my '12 a month ago. I have 3,500 miles on it so far and am loving it. I traded in a 07 990 adv and a 03 VFR Interceptor. It dont miss either one. Just now getting around to reading...
Forum: Orange Crush 06-17-2012, 08:44 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,685
Posted By jobysw
Did you ever figure this out? mine is doing the...

Did you ever figure this out? mine is doing the exact same thing.
Forum: Orange Crush 06-16-2012, 10:26 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,550
Posted By jobysw
The tuner worked three hours on the dyno with no...

The tuner worked three hours on the dyno with no improvement. I unfortunately don't have the money to let someone learn the bike and software. To be fair, he was very diligent, and only charged me...
Forum: Orange Crush 06-15-2012, 05:59 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,550
Posted By jobysw
Ok, I adjusted the tps and changed the plugs...

Ok, I adjusted the tps and changed the plugs again. They don't look bad. I took it to a tuner. He does not have any KTM or tuneecu experience, but said he would give it a shot. According to the dyno,...
Forum: Orange Crush 06-10-2012, 10:21 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,550
Posted By jobysw
Thanks a lot for that info. I will give it a...

Thanks a lot for that info. I will give it a shot. I dont know much about EFI at all, but I think my bike might be too rich in the flat spot. It will even bog if i really feather the throttle...
Forum: Orange Crush 06-08-2012, 08:48 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,550
Posted By jobysw
The resistors I used to bypass the O2 sensors...

The resistors I used to bypass the O2 sensors with were pinched in the tank. I was scared for a minute. The flat spot is still there. It is running a lot better though. No dying at all. Any tips on...
Forum: Orange Crush 06-08-2012, 04:42 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,550
Posted By jobysw
New problem. I unhooked the ECU for about 20 min....

New problem. I unhooked the ECU for about 20 min. Hooked it back up and did a 15 min idle. After about 5 miles i grabbed a bit of throttle and it shut down completely. Electonics and all. The power...
Forum: Orange Crush 06-07-2012, 08:34 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,550
Posted By jobysw
You can see where it was rubbing on the air box...

You can see where it was rubbing on the air box long enough to grind a slot in the plastic...

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l243/jobysw/851e8866.jpg
Forum: Orange Crush 06-07-2012, 08:30 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,550
Posted By jobysw
Found the problem. I feel like an idiot. ...

Found the problem. I feel like an idiot.

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l243/jobysw/d751a1c6.jpg

I pushed it back down, and after a trip to the parts store for another hose clamp (over...
Forum: Orange Crush 06-06-2012, 08:13 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,550
Posted By jobysw
the akro map works with stock exhaust?

the akro map works with stock exhaust?
Forum: Orange Crush 06-06-2012, 03:41 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,550
Posted By jobysw
For reference, so far I have changed the fuel...

For reference, so far I have changed the fuel pump and filters, bypassed the O2 sensors, checked the compression (180 psi - front, 190 psi rear), changed the spark plugs, re-loaded oem map followed...
Forum: Orange Crush 06-06-2012, 03:31 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,550
Posted By jobysw
My Tuneecu cable came in. I had a little time to...

My Tuneecu cable came in. I had a little time to hook it up and get some readings. It gave me 3 codes when I hooked it up, but after clearing them they didn't come back. I Re-loaded the stock map and...
Forum: Orange Crush 06-06-2012, 04:48 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 632
Posted By jobysw
http://www.tuneecu.com/ ...

http://www.tuneecu.com/

http://www.dualsportwarehouse.com/CJ-Designs-Tune-Ecu-Cables-For-KTM-Engines-TUNE-C-KTM.htm

You should try searching the forum. Lots of info on this topic.
Forum: Orange Crush 06-05-2012, 05:16 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,846
Posted By jobysw
Thanks a lot for the info. I was starting to...

Thanks a lot for the info. I was starting to think it was something with the tps. I ordered a Tune ECU cable. It should be here by the weekend. I will tear it back down and clean the connector. What...
Forum: Orange Crush 06-03-2012, 05:31 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,550
Posted By jobysw
I got a compression reading. The rear was 180 psi...

I got a compression reading. The rear was 180 psi and the front was 190 psi. I did them twice to make sure. I got a decent craftsman gauge, so I guess it is fairly accurate. I changed the plugs,...
Forum: Orange Crush 06-03-2012, 06:22 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,550
Posted By jobysw
Also, I was told by the dealer that the exhaust...

Also, I was told by the dealer that the exhaust is going to feel different because of the difference in routing and the crossover pipe.
Forum: Orange Crush 06-03-2012, 06:20 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,550
Posted By jobysw
It runs good above 5k rpm. Is that possible with...

It runs good above 5k rpm. Is that possible with compression issues?
Forum: Orange Crush 06-02-2012, 07:09 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,550
Posted By jobysw
I just pulled the spark plugs. Changing them in...

I just pulled the spark plugs. Changing them in the morning.

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l243/jobysw/bfcae5bb.jpg
Forum: Orange Crush 06-02-2012, 03:46 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,550
Posted By jobysw
I bypassed the lambda's with a 330 ohm and a 1 m...

I bypassed the lambda's with a 330 ohm and a 1 m ohm resistor to put it into the "fixed map". It didn't fix it. I guess I'll do the canisterectomy next. I'm running out of ideas.
Forum: Orange Crush 06-01-2012, 07:17 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,846
Posted By jobysw
Did you ever figure it out? I changed the pump...

Did you ever figure it out? I changed the pump with no improvement.
Forum: Orange Crush 06-01-2012, 07:14 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,550
Posted By jobysw
Ok, I have changed the fuel filters with no...

Ok, I have changed the fuel filters with no improvement. I took it in to my local dealer. They said the fuel pressure was marginal and fluctuating. They told me that they called KTM and concluded it...
Forum: Orange Crush 05-18-2012, 02:18 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,846
Posted By jobysw
I am having the exact same issue with my 07. I...

I am having the exact same issue with my 07. I Changed the plugs and fuel filters to no avail. I eventually took it to my local dealer. They said it is the fuel pump. The pressure was 10 - 15 psi low...
Forum: Orange Crush 02-28-2012, 07:12 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,550
Posted By jobysw
I was just reading about that on the H.O.W. I...

I was just reading about that on the H.O.W. I think at 12k its worth doing even if it doesn't fix it. I'll order the filter kit and report back.
Forum: Orange Crush 02-28-2012, 02:18 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,550
Posted By jobysw
2007 990 ADV Problem

I recently bought a 2007 990 aventure from a friend and fellow inmate. He bought it from scuderia west in san fran as a demo in 2008. It has 12k miles. I have been with this bike on a lot of its...
Forum: Orange Crush 03-26-2010, 05:07 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 531
Posted By jobysw
Hose doesn't seem to be clogged

The master will pump air through the hose to the slave. I pulled the hose off at the slave and I could pump air out, but it won't pull oil from the reservoir. It seems that the clog is between the...
Forum: Orange Crush 03-25-2010, 05:25 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 531
Posted By jobysw
04 950 Clutch problem

I have searched for this issue to no avail. What would cause the master cylinder to not pump oil from the reservoir? I tried back bleeding it by pushing with the syringe from the slave, and it wont...
Forum: Orange Crush 09-29-2009, 09:04 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 706
Posted By jobysw
I am not 100% sure, but I think it is coming from...

I am not 100% sure, but I think it is coming from the bottom. I will investigate further this afternoon.
Forum: Orange Crush 09-29-2009, 08:01 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 706
Posted By jobysw
I also had a pirelli scorpion put on the back, an...

I also had a pirelli scorpion put on the back, an oil pressure sending unit and back brake pads put on. $850 for labor, the rest parts.
Forum: Orange Crush 09-29-2009, 06:41 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 706
Posted By jobysw
Knock during idle

Good morning,

I recently had my 04 950 adv put in the shop for a leaking head gasket. They also adjusted the valves. $1600 later, I am standing in my garage listening to a horrible knock during...
Forum: Orange Crush 05-14-2009, 08:01 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 630
Posted By jobysw
Nevermind. I am an idiot. I didnt put the chain...

Nevermind. I am an idiot. I didnt put the chain guard/slave mount on.:rofl
Forum: Orange Crush 05-14-2009, 07:55 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 630
Posted By jobysw
Oh no!

I just buttoned up everything on the clutch side. I am now wondering how the hell to get the slave cylinder back on. The push rod is pushed out to where i cant get the slave on. Do i open the bleeder...
Forum: Orange Crush 05-12-2009, 05:09 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 630
Posted By jobysw
I didnt work on it last night, but i will post...

I didnt work on it last night, but i will post some pics of the progress tonight. Thanks for the help cp. This is the first time ive done serious work on a bike. Im much less intimidated with the...
Forum: Orange Crush 05-11-2009, 09:17 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 630
Posted By jobysw
Clutch inspection

I tore down my 03 950 this weekend to rebuild the water pump and figure out my clutch drag issues. I pulled the oil jet out and cleaned it. It was clogged. Not anymore after a 10 gauge guitar string...
Forum: Ride reports 08-13-2008, 02:43 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,033
Posted By jobysw
Dave's Place

We arrived at a place that my buddy highly recommended. When he tried to explain it, he didnt know how. He just told me that I would see.

The recession and gas prices are forcing tucan sam to...
Forum: Ride reports 08-12-2008, 02:57 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,033
Posted By jobysw
San Marcos

After a wonderful dinner and a very strong margarita, atrain and I decided to get out of Austin for a hotel. We thought that we could find a cheap one somewhere out of town. We rode to San marcos. We...
Forum: Ride reports 08-11-2008, 05:53 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,033
Posted By jobysw
Texas to... well... Texas. It felt further.

Fellow inmate theatrain and I took a weekend ride to the great hill country of Texas last weekend. He was coming from east Texas, and I from Dallas so we met in Canton and headed south. I dont have...
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