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Forum: Australia 05-19-2013, 01:35 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 2,726,707
Posted By striped tomato
Sold

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Forum: Day Trippin' 05-10-2013, 03:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 792
Posted By striped tomato
Well the guy from NRMA got it running by jump...

Well the guy from NRMA got it running by jump starting off a truck battery and confirmed it was charging ok. I rode it about half a kay and it stated to splutter, the instruments just started...
Forum: Orange Crush 04-22-2013, 03:04 AM
Replies: 16,655
Views: 6,250,889
Posted By striped tomato
My first big ride on the 990 through Northern NSW...

My first big ride on the 990 through Northern NSW this weekend.

Ready to go, waiting for the Germans to start the ride
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/04/22/asujugug.jpg

Lunch stop in Kyogle...
Forum: Australia 03-31-2013, 05:17 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 610
Posted By striped tomato
Had a great time. Met some great folks. Only...

Had a great time. Met some great folks. Only dropped it 20 or so times, including looping it out on one of the climbs - that got the nerves going!



Tracks were probably too easy for some, but...
Forum: Australia 02-08-2013, 11:32 PM
Replies: 215
Views: 7,271
Posted By striped tomato
I'm out, enjoy the ride guys Sent from my...

I'm out, enjoy the ride guys


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Forum: Australia 02-06-2013, 05:15 PM
Replies: 215
Views: 7,271
Posted By striped tomato
I'm gonna try to come along on the (new to me)...

I'm gonna try to come along on the (new to me) 990Adv, hoping the ride will be suitable for the big girl (with me piloting).

Will join you at Dayboro for the obligatory pie and coffee.

Cheers
...
Forum: Orange Crush 01-04-2013, 03:46 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 821
Posted By striped tomato
Many thanks, when I looked up on my usual...

Many thanks, when I looked up on my usual suppliers website the Galfer ones said not suitable for ABS - would probably prefer not to use factory ones again as they rattle a lot and make me a bit...
Forum: Orange Crush 01-03-2013, 08:24 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 821
Posted By striped tomato
Replacement brake rotors for 990 with ABS - options/where to buy (Australia)

I've searched the forums and so far only established that most of the replacement brake rotors available do not suit the ABS version of the 990. Can anyone tell me which products do (Brand/Part...
Forum: Racing 12-20-2012, 11:58 AM
Replies: 1,732
Views: 196,654
Posted By striped tomato
This is true. I found this thread about 3-4...

This is true. I found this thread about 3-4 weeks ago and since then have tried to do my bit to help Lyndon achieve his Dakar dreams, received my package of goodies, read the Double Barrel Racing...
Forum: Orange Crush 12-19-2012, 08:40 PM
Replies: 16,655
Views: 6,250,889
Posted By striped tomato
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/12/20/u6usezer.jpg ...

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/12/20/u6usezer.jpg

Just joined the 990 Adventure owners ranks with this Dakar edition, will have to give it a good test over the Christmas break


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Forum: Racing 12-03-2012, 11:02 AM
Replies: 1,732
Views: 196,654
Posted By striped tomato
Got my box of goodies thanks Pyn. Unfortunately...

Got my box of goodies thanks Pyn. Unfortunately it was then whisked away to be wrapped and given back to me by members of my family as Christmas presents!


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Forum: Thumpers 11-26-2012, 10:36 PM
Replies: 8,855
Views: 847,742
Posted By striped tomato
Mine just did something similar, unpredictable...

Mine just did something similar, unpredictable cutting out at idle - turned out to be a dodgy side stand switch/wiring.
Forum: Racing 11-18-2012, 12:09 PM
Replies: 1,732
Views: 196,654
Posted By striped tomato
Read the thread - good luck Pyndon ...

Read the thread - good luck Pyndon

Subscribed and supported :D
Forum: Australia 09-09-2012, 03:13 AM
Replies: 4,252
Views: 398,749
Posted By striped tomato
Pardon my ignorance but what's not legal about...

Pardon my ignorance but what's not legal about this setup?


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Forum: Australia 08-25-2012, 08:40 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,485
Posted By striped tomato
Good ride this morning, thanks for organizing it...

Good ride this morning, thanks for organizing it and looking after those of us less experienced riders.

Steve


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Forum: Thumpers 08-23-2012, 04:47 AM
Replies: 8,855
Views: 847,742
Posted By striped tomato
Ditto. Fine on the black top but real twitchy...

Ditto. Fine on the black top but real twitchy offroad.


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Forum: Thumpers 07-10-2012, 12:36 AM
Replies: 2,245
Views: 648,450
Posted By striped tomato
I looked them up but I don't understand which...

I looked them up but I don't understand which tyres you mean, there seems to be a few called tractionator. Was it a desert or I/t enduro or something else?


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Forum: Australia 06-30-2012, 03:08 PM
Replies: 4,252
Views: 398,749
Posted By striped tomato
My foam filter was fitted free of charge at 1000k...

My foam filter was fitted free of charge at 1000k service. 2011 model.


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Forum: Ride reports 06-30-2012, 03:06 PM
Replies: 347
Views: 88,177
Posted By striped tomato
Safe trip gents Sent from my iPad using...

Safe trip gents


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Forum: Australia 06-17-2012, 02:50 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 3,369
Posted By striped tomato
There's a lot of orange in those photos!

There's a lot of orange in those photos!
Forum: Australia 06-16-2012, 03:53 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 3,369
Posted By striped tomato
Hey Jason, was on the CRF250 for the first time,...

Hey Jason, was on the CRF250 for the first time, so much easier to handle than the 690 (due to complete lack of power, and a fair bit lighter), and I don't care so much if I do drop it, which I...
Forum: Australia 06-16-2012, 02:30 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 3,369
Posted By striped tomato
Would've liked to come tomorrow but I have to...

Would've liked to come tomorrow but I have to work, so I headed out this arvo on my own. Had a ball, tracks were excellent condition, was very quiet in terms of other bikes and 4wds. I took it real...
Forum: Australia 05-27-2012, 04:51 AM
Replies: 551
Views: 25,027
Posted By striped tomato
Thanks for a great weekend guys, managed to stay...

Thanks for a great weekend guys, managed to stay upright which was a bonus.

Big thanks to Derek and the many sweep riders for looking after us snails.

Cheers

Steve


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Forum: Australia 05-24-2012, 12:53 PM
Replies: 551
Views: 25,027
Posted By striped tomato
You missed me off the list! Sent from my...

You missed me off the list!


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Forum: Australia 05-22-2012, 04:22 AM
Replies: 551
Views: 25,027
Posted By striped tomato
I'm in for the snails ride, see you at 8:30 at...

I'm in for the snails ride, see you at 8:30 at Kilcoy.

I'm assuming we can get food on the way and at the pub so only need water and snack bars on board?

Steve


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Forum: Australia 05-20-2012, 12:30 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 5,449
Posted By striped tomato
Strummer, I meant to say thanks for leading the...

Strummer, I meant to say thanks for leading the ride when I put the pics up - but was getting harassed in to a few chores around the house so forgot!

I thought the ride went really well, it was a...
Forum: Australia 05-19-2012, 09:48 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 5,449
Posted By striped tomato
I'll try and post some pics - no action shots,...

I'll try and post some pics - no action shots, sorry. About 30+ bikes turned up I reckon. Had a great day.
...
Forum: Australia 05-19-2012, 04:41 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 5,449
Posted By striped tomato
I'm in :) Sent from my iPad using...

I'm in :)


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Forum: Australia 05-14-2012, 01:15 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 5,449
Posted By striped tomato
I might be able to come on this one, will check...

I might be able to come on this one, will check with the minister when she's back from overseas later this week.

Steve


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Forum: Australia 04-25-2012, 01:21 AM
Replies: 1,742
Views: 744,205
Posted By striped tomato
Day Trip to Bellthorpe State Forest, and a couple of other newby rides

Had a bike for about 6 months, first ride report below covers day trip to Bellthorpe SF today, and previous trips to Glasshouse Mountains, Coffs Harbour, Rainbow Beach, Condamine Gorge and Mt Mee.
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Forum: Day Trippin' 04-25-2012, 01:17 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 796
Posted By striped tomato
ANZAC Day - Bellthorpe SF, SEQ; and a couple of other rides

This is my first ride report, so I'll start with a bit of background - which means it will actually be about six ride reports in one.
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Forum: Thumpers 04-13-2012, 10:19 PM
Replies: 8,855
Views: 847,742
Posted By striped tomato
Has anyone with the rally raid rear brake pedal...

Has anyone with the rally raid rear brake pedal found a replacement tip? Preferably larger in size?

Cheers

Steve


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Forum: Australia 04-05-2012, 03:21 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 5,161
Posted By striped tomato
I might come along and introduce myself on this...

I might come along and introduce myself on this one. Got a KTM about 6 months ago and love it - not much dirt experience tho. took it straight to Mt Mee and fell off hard the day i bought it. ...
Forum: Thumpers 03-05-2012, 04:53 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 575
Posted By striped tomato
KTM 690 E/R Rally Raid fairing with screen?

Is anyone running the Rally Raid adventure fairing kit for the KTM 690E/R with a 950 windscreen rather than a solid rally fairing? I would be inetersted to see some pics from in front and behind the...
Forum: Thumpers 03-04-2012, 09:39 PM
Replies: 8,855
Views: 847,742
Posted By striped tomato
Intake Air Temperature Sensor Fault

I've been getting an intermittent FI flash code indicating problems with the IAT sensor (votage high). In searching around I have seen that others have had issues with both the wiring and the sensor...
Forum: Australia 03-01-2012, 12:44 PM
Replies: 4,252
Views: 398,749
Posted By striped tomato
I recently fitted a vortex ecu and it seems to...

I recently fitted a vortex ecu and it seems to deactivate the cutout switch function. Not suggesting it's the cheapest way to do it but if it's on your shopping list it overrides this and other...
Forum: Thumpers 02-29-2012, 03:30 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,367
Posted By striped tomato
UPDATE Sent the unit back to Vortex who...

UPDATE

Sent the unit back to Vortex who diagnosed it with a faulty input (?) and sent me a replacement, the bike started ok once I fitted the new unit.

OBSERVATIONS


Bike always takes 2-3...
Forum: Thumpers 02-06-2012, 04:34 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,367
Posted By striped tomato
Spoke to Richard yesterday and I have sent the...

Spoke to Richard yesterday and I have sent the unit back for testing. Will update with test results and outcome when I reinstall.

Steve
Forum: Thumpers 02-04-2012, 02:52 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,367
Posted By striped tomato
Thanks again guys. This morning I put some...

Thanks again guys.

This morning I put some more fuel in the tank just in case it was dry (it wasn't, but I didn't want to get caught out with something so simple). Made no difference.
...
Forum: Thumpers 02-04-2012, 04:13 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,367
Posted By striped tomato
Mudguts, thanks for the response Bike is a...

Mudguts, thanks for the response

Bike is a Feb 2011 build, and I have the Vortex unit marked 11-12 ordered through Ballards who confirmed the model year, Akra pipe, Standard air box and Foam...
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