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Forum: Thumpers 05-15-2013, 12:40 PM
Replies: 4,322
Views: 667,873
Posted By B-Rod
Different oil can make a difference. I've run...

Different oil can make a difference. I've run Rotella in the last couple bikes, but on the 530, it's not clutch drag I want to fix, it's notchy shifting. I'll try something else in the gearbox to see...
Forum: Thumpers 05-14-2013, 08:19 PM
Replies: 3,986
Views: 705,719
Posted By B-Rod
Keep the wheels and get super moto wheels. You...

Keep the wheels and get super moto wheels. You can get them cheap on Supermotojunkie. I bought a set of Behrs with slicks for $600.
Forum: Old's Cool 05-14-2013, 01:45 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,662
Posted By B-Rod
Super cool build! I have always loved the idea of...

Super cool build! I have always loved the idea of this marriage, and remember, but can't find, a beautiful one built in in Aus that was featured in Classic Bike many moons ago.
Forum: Thumpers 05-13-2013, 09:34 PM
Replies: 3,986
Views: 705,719
Posted By B-Rod
According to the fiche, 08-11 bikes and the 12-up...

According to the fiche, 08-11 bikes and the 12-up 500s use the same shims, and yes, V-Rod shims are the right size and come in more sizes (1/2 again increments I believe). I have a few V-Rod shims in...
Forum: Thumpers 05-12-2013, 09:25 AM
Replies: 4,322
Views: 667,873
Posted By B-Rod
There is a round battery cover that you can use a...

There is a round battery cover that you can use a coin or a screw driver to remove, and removing anything on the front is easy. There are two bolts that attach the computer and sandwich the signals...
Forum: Thumpers 05-12-2013, 08:41 AM
Replies: 4,322
Views: 667,873
Posted By B-Rod
Take off the headlight. I had to replace the...

Take off the headlight. I had to replace the battery when mine was doing the same as yours. It's a common watch battery.
Forum: Thumpers 05-09-2013, 04:03 PM
Replies: 4,322
Views: 667,873
Posted By B-Rod
I'm on my second bike with the hard parts fan....

I'm on my second bike with the hard parts fan. Works when it needs to, and I haven't had to worry about switches. If my thermo switch fails, I'll be replacing it, as I don't want to run it all the...
Forum: Thumpers 05-08-2013, 08:32 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 256
Posted By B-Rod
Geek put together this guide,...

Geek put together this guide, (http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=565796) also for a 950, but is the same for the 640. this is the complete parts list, compiled from others and used to...
Forum: Thumpers 05-01-2013, 06:56 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 436
Posted By B-Rod
Search for the 2011 570 FS parts diagram...

Search for the 2011 570 FS parts diagram (http://www.ktmwheelsports.com/fiche_section_detail.asp?section=2301568&category=Motorcycles&make=Husaberg&year=2011&fveh=128425), and you'll see the...
Forum: Ride reports 05-01-2013, 05:21 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 14,854
Posted By B-Rod
I'd check out his 1000 Miles of Moab...

I'd check out his 1000 Miles of Moab (http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=426966) as well. Subscriptions resurface some good stuff. :lol3
Forum: Thumpers 05-01-2013, 03:57 PM
Replies: 4,322
Views: 667,873
Posted By B-Rod
Bent my clutch lever when the hand guard twisted,...

Bent my clutch lever when the hand guard twisted, so I installed some B-Rod threaded inserts. Very similar to the BRP inserts, except I have lots of time to fashion stuff rather than buy it. This is...
Forum: Thumpers 04-30-2013, 02:01 PM
Replies: 4,322
Views: 667,873
Posted By B-Rod
Agree. Push it forward and give it a smack. I'd...

Agree. Push it forward and give it a smack. I'd try ten other things before re-welding the subframe. Both the clockworks and stock tanks on my bike are snug. Buddies 530/ Clockworks was almost...
Forum: Thumpers 04-30-2013, 08:49 AM
Replies: 4,322
Views: 667,873
Posted By B-Rod
Sent you a pm.

Sent you a pm.
Forum: Thumpers 04-27-2013, 06:47 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 204
Posted By B-Rod
You have to disconnect the speedo from the loom 3...

You have to disconnect the speedo from the loom 3 pin connector before you can access the WS.
Forum: Vendors 04-23-2013, 05:43 PM
Replies: 1,071
Views: 162,447
Posted By B-Rod
Hard week of use, but the seat is awesome! ...

Hard week of use, but the seat is awesome!

http://b-rod.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Utah-2013/i-TWmCVd7/0/XL/IMG_0247-XL.jpg
Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here... 04-16-2013, 02:44 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 623
Posted By B-Rod
I'm like you and run higher pressures than many...

I'm like you and run higher pressures than many claim to ride with in Utah. There are just too many square ledges and steps. I have yet to get any sort of flat, and I don't think my traction has ever...
Forum: Thumpers 04-16-2013, 09:18 AM
Replies: 4,322
Views: 667,873
Posted By B-Rod
Necessity, not really. I have only been involved...

Necessity, not really. I have only been involved with 4 XC4s, and two needed the CCTs changed out, both with the Dirt Tricks with excellent results. I expect there will be 5 posts after mine saying...
Forum: Americas 04-15-2013, 10:50 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 924
Posted By B-Rod
Sadly, I've never had any luck with this method,...

Sadly, I've never had any luck with this method, although many have had success. It must be a certain range of numbers that it will work with. Mine is 10300, and it no worky. I'm heading south on in...
Forum: Thumpers 04-11-2013, 12:15 PM
Replies: 4,322
Views: 667,873
Posted By B-Rod
Just over 1000 miles. Usually I factor one solid...

Just over 1000 miles. Usually I factor one solid day on the road, plus 2-3 hours on the second, although I have done it all in one go twice.
Forum: Thumpers 04-10-2013, 07:50 PM
Replies: 4,322
Views: 667,873
Posted By B-Rod
I was being sarcastic. I completely and...

I was being sarcastic. I completely and unabashedly copied yours. I actually sent SC the pics of yours and said 'I want this, but grey/ black reversed".

I am driving all day April 17, and should...
Forum: Thumpers 04-10-2013, 07:34 AM
Replies: 4,322
Views: 667,873
Posted By B-Rod
This site...

This site (http://www.bogord.com/search/label/trail?&max-results=100) has many trails that can be found in the Whitewash Sand dunes OHV area and the San Rafael swell. Many off the trails in that area...
Forum: Thumpers 04-09-2013, 08:25 PM
Replies: 4,322
Views: 667,873
Posted By B-Rod
Pffft! It looks nothing like yours. Yes, orange...

Pffft! It looks nothing like yours. Yes, orange sticking. I reversed the grey/ black so the black would flow with the shrouds on the tank. Orange you glad I didn't copy you?

Yours
...
Forum: Thumpers 04-08-2013, 02:58 PM
Replies: 4,322
Views: 667,873
Posted By B-Rod
I had a Renazco on my 640, and I found wider/...

I had a Renazco on my 640, and I found wider/ flatter/ harder works better than the super soft torturous seat the 640 had originally. I didn't put any kind of seat on my 525 exc, but there were times...
Forum: Thumpers 04-08-2013, 02:24 PM
Replies: 4,322
Views: 667,873
Posted By B-Rod
I got a box in the mail today. Nice! I'm going to...

I got a box in the mail today. Nice! I'm going to Utah in a week and a half for some lazy solo riding, so I thought I deserve a comfier seat.
...
Forum: Vendors 04-08-2013, 02:21 PM
Replies: 1,071
Views: 162,447
Posted By B-Rod
I got a box in the mail today. Nice! I'm going to...

I got a box in the mail today. Nice! I'm going to Utah in a week and a half for some lazy solo riding, so I thought I deserve a comfier seat. Thanks Bundy.
...
Forum: Thumpers 04-08-2013, 09:23 AM
Replies: 4,322
Views: 667,873
Posted By B-Rod
Up above, 'Search this thread', type 'dirt...

Up above, 'Search this thread', type 'dirt tricks', or 'site:advrider.com dirt tricks' in google. You really are lazy! I've installed two, and they are night and day difference.
Forum: Thumpers 04-02-2013, 12:08 AM
Replies: 4,322
Views: 667,873
Posted By B-Rod
I agree. This is a picture which I cannot...

I agree.

This is a picture which I cannot take take credit for, but have saved in my files.

http://b-rod.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/2009-KTM-530-EXC/i-7z6LwJM/0/L/530%20Cam-L.jpg
Forum: Thumpers 03-31-2013, 09:25 PM
Replies: 4,649
Views: 869,550
Posted By B-Rod
I'm surprised to see a flanged rim on a dirt...

I'm surprised to see a flanged rim on a dirt bike. Strange.
Forum: Orange Crush 03-31-2013, 03:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 493
Posted By B-Rod
On my single Q4, it is the pink wooly stuff, or...

On my single Q4, it is the pink wooly stuff, or you can get the 'premium' kit from FMF, which is the wooly stuff sewn into a mesh pouch. I used the FMF 4 Stroke white pad (don't know how else to...
Forum: Thumpers 03-30-2013, 03:40 PM
Replies: 4,322
Views: 667,873
Posted By B-Rod
I'd take the 2009. I sold my 2007 525 exc in the...

I'd take the 2009. I sold my 2007 525 exc in the fall and picked up 2009 530. I had a fair amount of time on my buddies 2008, and they are better bikes all around as far as I am concerned, with equal...
Forum: Thumpers 03-27-2013, 08:06 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 713
Posted By B-Rod
I went from riding old bikes since I was 18, and...

I went from riding old bikes since I was 18, and then to a brand new V Strom. That led to a KTM 640 Adv, for off road travel, which led to the purchase of a KTM 525, and now a 530. No looking back...
Forum: Vendors 03-21-2013, 08:29 AM
Replies: 1,071
Views: 162,447
Posted By B-Rod
This seat was built for Footdragger I believe....

This seat was built for Footdragger I believe. Moments ago, I ordered the same seat with reversed colours so the black sides will flow into the black tank shrouds/ Clockworks tank on my 530.
Forum: Thumpers 03-15-2013, 07:54 AM
Replies: 4,322
Views: 667,873
Posted By B-Rod
Yes. Looking at KTMtalk, there is a slightly...

Yes. Looking at KTMtalk, there is a slightly different cam profile (something about smoother power delivery, softer?), and the '11 cam is more expensive according to people over there, but I haven't...
Forum: Thumpers 03-13-2013, 08:47 PM
Replies: 4,322
Views: 667,873
Posted By B-Rod
It still works, but is less effective on some...

It still works, but is less effective on some bikes (usually the internet ones). My friend's bike has 230 hours on it's backwards cam (I checked), and it has no trouble starting. . . . well, not...
Forum: Thumpers 03-13-2013, 03:42 PM
Replies: 4,322
Views: 667,873
Posted By B-Rod
I ain't got no stinkin' plate! I have only ridden...

I ain't got no stinkin' plate! I have only ridden my bike once since a race at the end of January, and now the ice is melting fast. I have been busy prepping for work stuff, but now I'm done, so I...
Forum: Thumpers 03-13-2013, 03:04 PM
Replies: 4,322
Views: 667,873
Posted By B-Rod
I agree. I have this one as well. I think we were...

I agree. I have this one as well. I think we were trying to save the guy $10 :lol3:lol3 It's also funny because some just don't want to do the work, and I bite almost every time. The info on the Euro...
Forum: Thumpers 03-13-2013, 01:48 PM
Replies: 4,322
Views: 667,873
Posted By B-Rod
To quote myself, the KTM talk link is the same...

To quote myself, the KTM talk link is the same guy as the ebay link. The KTMtalk one I provided is for the 08-11 bikes (yes, your 2010). I would recommend sending him a message and tell him what you...
Forum: Thumpers 03-13-2013, 09:36 AM
Replies: 4,322
Views: 667,873
Posted By B-Rod
Both are great. Or this from KTM talk. ...

Both are great.
Or this from KTM talk. (http://ktmtalk.com/pp_classifieds/showproduct.php?product=30658&cat=99)
Forum: Thumpers 03-12-2013, 03:32 PM
Replies: 190
Views: 25,725
Posted By B-Rod
It's only on with blue loctite and 45 foot...

It's only on with blue loctite and 45 foot pounds. Heat seems excessive. Just stomp on the rear brake pedal with the bike in gear, and should loosen off without too much force. :dunno
Forum: Thumpers 03-08-2013, 07:38 AM
Replies: 4,649
Views: 869,550
Posted By B-Rod
Well actually, there ia a brand spanking new,...

Well actually, there ia a brand spanking new, zero hour 2007 450 EXC sitting in the KTM dealer in Great Falls Montana. Thing of beauty it is. Sitting right beside it is a zero hour 2009 530 EXC. They...
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