Forum: Thumpers
06-24-2010, 08:01 PM
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On a bone dry, new engine rebuild... yes, the...
On a bone dry, new engine rebuild... yes, the existing coolant level should drop as the engine cavities "fill" with coolant.
Did you check the thermostat for function? If not, then it's possible...
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Forum: Thumpers
06-24-2010, 03:47 PM
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Replies: 6
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Hey NICO... what's shakin'? :wave
I got...
Hey NICO... what's shakin'? :wave
I got some free time, so I'm trying to use it to best effect. Gotta' keep the ol' brain lubed... by thinkin' about stuff. :tb
Cheers,
C
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Forum: Thumpers
06-24-2010, 02:26 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,453
Diagnosing sounds on the interweb is at best,...
Diagnosing sounds on the interweb is at best, difficult. :huh
The most "common" failure (based on the number of reports of a "knocking" noise and the final determined culprit) on an LC4 engine...
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Forum: Thumpers
06-22-2010, 07:46 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 2,371
It's a good list of basic checks Tseta. Not so...
It's a good list of basic checks Tseta. Not so much vague as a list of the stuff you know... which is more than most. :thumb
There are very few than can say they know it all... at least not without...
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Forum: Thumpers
06-22-2010, 09:18 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 2,371
It's been a while since I researched that, but...
It's been a while since I researched that, but the basic answer is yes. There are differences in the intake flange, so that would have to be updated as well, along with a possible change in exhaust...
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Forum: Thumpers
06-21-2010, 06:20 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 2,371
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Forum: Thumpers
06-21-2010, 09:36 AM
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Replies: 22
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Forum: Thumpers
04-21-2010, 09:19 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 841
1. Your intake valves have receded into their...
1. Your intake valves have receded into their seats to the point where you no longer have available adjustment... the exhaust valves are not as bad, but not great.
A proper valve job with new...
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Forum: Thumpers
04-16-2010, 09:19 AM
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Replies: 39
Views: 2,919
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Forum: Thumpers
04-15-2010, 07:34 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 2,919
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Forum: Thumpers
04-15-2010, 05:12 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 2,919
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Forum: Thumpers
04-15-2010, 10:03 AM
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Replies: 39
Views: 2,919
"PM sent" Funny! Thanks guys... :wave
The...
"PM sent" Funny! Thanks guys... :wave
The problem is that I don't remember many specific values... numbers for this, that or the other thing. Frequently, when I get a question that I know I've...
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Forum: Thumpers
04-14-2010, 07:09 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 2,919
LC4 questions... Creeper's memory
Hello boys and girls... :wave
Lately, I've been hit with 2-3 PMs a day from members asking tech questions about the (previous model) KTM LC4. Up quite a bit from the usual 2-4 a week that I've...
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Forum: Thumpers
04-09-2010, 09:55 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 700
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Forum: Thumpers
04-08-2010, 03:04 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 700
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Forum: Thumpers
03-12-2010, 02:49 PM
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Replies: 81
Views: 19,878
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Forum: Thumpers
03-08-2010, 02:02 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,095
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Forum: Thumpers
02-26-2010, 10:11 AM
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Replies: 64
Views: 7,419
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Forum: Thumpers
02-25-2010, 01:52 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 586
Hello ladies... :wave
Our website is down...
Hello ladies... :wave
Our website is down (off and on) for upgrades. Should be back up and running full time Monday morning latest.
If you need to get hold of James or myself, you can try...
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Forum: Thumpers
02-19-2010, 09:44 AM
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Replies: 64
Views: 7,419
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Forum: Thumpers
02-18-2010, 09:42 AM
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Replies: 64
Views: 7,419
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Forum: Thumpers
02-17-2010, 07:26 PM
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Replies: 64
Views: 7,419
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Forum: Thumpers
02-17-2010, 07:20 PM
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Replies: 64
Views: 7,419
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Forum: Thumpers
02-07-2010, 06:32 PM
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Replies: 66
Views: 27,637
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Forum: Thumpers
11-03-2009, 09:41 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 645
A front wheel rim lock weighs approximately 2.5...
A front wheel rim lock weighs approximately 2.5 oz... so you have to expect near that amount of weight to offset it. (Rears are 4.5 to 5 oz.)
Unless you run air pressures below 16lbs, there's really...
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Forum: Ride reports
10-30-2009, 08:54 PM
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Replies: 360
Views: 143,582
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Forum: Ride reports
10-30-2009, 03:04 PM
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Replies: 360
Views: 143,582
Hi Nicole,
Fantastic ride... and ride...
Hi Nicole,
Fantastic ride... and ride report!!! :clap
The time, effort, great detail and artistic eye that you put into the report and photos was greatly appreciated by me, and I'm sure...
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Forum: Thumpers
10-24-2009, 05:09 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,123
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Forum: Thumpers
10-24-2009, 01:31 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,123
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Forum: Thumpers
10-24-2009, 10:40 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,123
Why run a steering damper?
There are a few things a off-road motorcycle does that a damper is especially effective in... damping. :lol3
Do you Need one... read on.
1. Headshake. This occurs at speed, due primarily to...
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Forum: Thumpers
10-18-2009, 09:36 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,426
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Forum: Thumpers
10-18-2009, 05:25 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,426
There are no quoted values because of the...
There are no quoted values because of the automatic decompressor. It will always read much lower than what you would anticipate it to be and there is very little consistency from one bike to the...
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Forum: Equipment
08-24-2009, 03:16 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 8,823
Yes they do... because you (tend to) ride more...
Yes they do... because you (tend to) ride more relaxed, the muscles in your arms enlarge less, reducing pressure on the facia surrounding them.
Here are some non-operative methods of reducing arm...
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Forum: Equipment
08-19-2009, 10:10 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 8,823
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Forum: Equipment
08-12-2009, 09:57 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 542
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Forum: Equipment
08-10-2009, 07:43 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 8,823
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Forum: Equipment
08-10-2009, 07:31 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 8,823
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Forum: Equipment
08-10-2009, 05:39 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 8,823
The only thing that keeps my arms from falling...
The only thing that keeps my arms from falling off is tight sleeves on my shirt... so I'll give the yellows another try, but those cushy blue elastomers are calling my name. :wink:
Maybe the blues...
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Forum: Equipment
08-10-2009, 09:29 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 8,823
Thanks H123 :wave
It's tough to "try...
Thanks H123 :wave
It's tough to "try something out" when it costs over $300 to take the plunge. I just wanted riders to know that Flexx bars are a real, live money-well-spent benefit for just...
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