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Forum: Some Assembly Required 03-01-2013, 04:28 PM
Replies: 419
Views: 144,124
Posted By Tommy_J
I really should do some follow ups. Sorry for...

I really should do some follow ups. Sorry for letting the thread go quiet for so long.

The bike is running great. It hasn't blown up or given me any grief. I've done a bunch more minor refinements...
Forum: Thumpers 03-12-2012, 08:20 PM
Replies: 311
Views: 59,880
Posted By Tommy_J
Again, for what its worth, I investigated the...

Again, for what its worth, I investigated the plate situation a lot before buying this bike. There's plenty of BS floating around the net but reality that seemed to distill out is :

1) If a bike...
Forum: Thumpers 03-09-2012, 07:00 PM
Replies: 311
Views: 59,880
Posted By Tommy_J
For what its worth, here's one data point. After...

For what its worth, here's one data point. After much shopping I just bought a clean California plated 2002 for $3,600. Yeah, seems high for an old bike but this the only year truly free of worries...
Forum: Thumpers 03-04-2012, 09:08 PM
Replies: 311
Views: 59,880
Posted By Tommy_J
Please keep us posted. That's a really...

Please keep us posted. That's a really interesting bike!
Forum: Orange Crush 02-03-2012, 03:41 PM
Replies: 178
Views: 23,988
Posted By Tommy_J
Get Well!!!

Get Well!!!
Forum: Road warriors 09-05-2011, 09:01 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 10,046
Posted By Tommy_J
I had the opportunity to study a rented Diavel...

I had the opportunity to study a rented Diavel the length of Angeles Crest highway. My impressions were:

1) Its much prettier in person than in photographs, but the headlight design didn't grow...
Forum: Orange Crush 07-19-2011, 05:18 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,854
Posted By Tommy_J
I've been running an Ebay disk on the back of a...

I've been running an Ebay disk on the back of a 520EXC. Fit and function are fine.
Forum: Some Assembly Required 06-30-2011, 06:01 PM
Replies: 419
Views: 144,124
Posted By Tommy_J
I mentioned this bike went on a diet, in addition...

I mentioned this bike went on a diet, in addition to the Li battery. Eliminating the left muffler exposed the rear fender, which is fairly ugly since it was made to be hidden by the exhaust. I...
Forum: Road warriors 06-30-2011, 05:37 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,201
Posted By Tommy_J
Hmmm, that's not my experience here in Socal. I...

Hmmm, that's not my experience here in Socal. I commute super slab with a RT-P. It definitely has more visibility than other bikes. Cages are far less likely to do stupid things around it, especially...
Forum: Some Assembly Required 06-29-2011, 10:29 AM
Replies: 419
Views: 144,124
Posted By Tommy_J
With Nitro those numbers wouldn't be too...

With Nitro those numbers wouldn't be too surprising. That stuff makes excellent cylinder pressures. Its a testament to KTM that they can run stock pistons. That's reassuring for the turbo project!
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Forum: Orange Crush 06-28-2011, 06:29 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,809
Posted By Tommy_J
That's what I've been using and no issues so far....

That's what I've been using and no issues so far.

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Forum: Road warriors 06-28-2011, 06:05 PM
Replies: 8,640
Views: 1,240,159
Posted By Tommy_J
I'm totally happy. The hardest part is finding...

I'm totally happy. The hardest part is finding one for sale!
Forum: Road warriors 06-28-2011, 06:03 PM
Replies: 8,640
Views: 1,240,159
Posted By Tommy_J
On my KTM, the clutch will be fully bled and...

On my KTM, the clutch will be fully bled and feel like new just from pumping 20 CC or so. It may not overflow at all, depending on how much was in the reservoir to begin with.
Forum: Some Assembly Required 06-28-2011, 04:08 PM
Replies: 419
Views: 144,124
Posted By Tommy_J
Thanks Snow. That climber is sick. It sounding...

Thanks Snow. That climber is sick. It sounding like he only really got on it coming out of the hole and then just torqued up the hill. I'm sorry I missed that. I live only two miles from Glen...
Forum: Road warriors 06-27-2011, 06:03 PM
Replies: 8,640
Views: 1,240,159
Posted By Tommy_J
Does anyone know if there are stiffer clutch...

Does anyone know if there are stiffer clutch spring available for the 950? If the aftermarket doesn't have 950 springs maybe springs from another bike could be adapted?
Forum: Road warriors 06-27-2011, 06:00 PM
Replies: 8,640
Views: 1,240,159
Posted By Tommy_J
Bleeding the clutch sounds like the right place...

Bleeding the clutch sounds like the right place to start. By far the easiest way to do the clutch is to back bleed it. I do it all the time on my RFS using a 20cc syringe with a short tube to push...
Forum: Some Assembly Required 06-27-2011, 05:54 PM
Replies: 419
Views: 144,124
Posted By Tommy_J
That's why I wanted a boost gauge with a needle....

That's why I wanted a boost gauge with a needle. If it were digital the flashing numbers just wouldn't be very useful most of the time. Too bad this one isn't scaled quite right for the 6 psi I...
Forum: Some Assembly Required 06-26-2011, 05:25 PM
Replies: 419
Views: 144,124
Posted By Tommy_J
I kept thinking I would get around to making a...

I kept thinking I would get around to making a slick video. Here's a clip from today's ride. Its not slick and the sound sucks but its something.

This is actually a pretty steep climb and the...
Forum: Some Assembly Required 06-26-2011, 04:41 PM
Replies: 419
Views: 144,124
Posted By Tommy_J
It took a couple of weeks of looking to even find...

It took a couple of weeks of looking to even find one for sale. Then Ebay seller sandoval0 listed a bunch of them. I think I paid $144 + 9 shipping and was happy with the shipping speed.

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Forum: Orange Crush 06-26-2011, 09:37 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 9,513
Posted By Tommy_J
I also copied Mar45's design and jetting advise....

I also copied Mar45's design and jetting advise. Performance increased markedly and the weight reduction was significant. I didn't notice any soft spots. The only downside I noticed was increased...
Forum: Some Assembly Required 06-26-2011, 08:33 AM
Replies: 419
Views: 144,124
Posted By Tommy_J
A third generation seal design was bonded on with...

A third generation seal design was bonded on with automotive goop and is holding up so far. Apparently, I've always had some leakage at the plenum-to-carb interface because now its making 2 psi more...
Forum: Some Assembly Required 06-24-2011, 06:21 PM
Replies: 419
Views: 144,124
Posted By Tommy_J
I picked up some automotive goop today and will...

I picked up some automotive goop today and will try that. It turned out the Gorilla glue pealed off the aluminum like it was Teflon coated. I don't why they claimed it bonds to metal.

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Forum: Some Assembly Required 06-22-2011, 09:08 PM
Replies: 419
Views: 144,124
Posted By Tommy_J
Well, the new plenum ran great, for about one...

Well, the new plenum ran great, for about one tank of fuel. Then it felt like some of the snap was lost. I pulled the plenum back off and discovered the RTV bonding the new rubber seal on had let go....
Forum: Some Assembly Required 06-19-2011, 08:19 AM
Replies: 419
Views: 144,124
Posted By Tommy_J
For the heck of it the plenum was polished ...

For the heck of it the plenum was polished

http://i830.photobucket.com/albums/zz225/Tommy_J_3141/Posted_Pic_291.jpg

An opening was cut for the demand valve, which is really a reed valve from a...
Forum: Some Assembly Required 06-17-2011, 06:34 PM
Replies: 419
Views: 144,124
Posted By Tommy_J
Ok, the main part of the plenum is done. The...

Ok, the main part of the plenum is done. The other side was folded up and tack welded.

http://i830.photobucket.com/albums/zz225/Tommy_J_3141/Posted_Pic_288.jpg


Excess material was trimmed...
Forum: Some Assembly Required 06-17-2011, 05:59 PM
Replies: 419
Views: 144,124
Posted By Tommy_J
Thanks Mod. I find working on bikes fun in...

Thanks Mod. I find working on bikes fun in general. When the shop is clean and the job unrushed its my favorite pass time, next to riding. :D

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Forum: Some Assembly Required 06-15-2011, 11:19 PM
Replies: 419
Views: 144,124
Posted By Tommy_J
A bit more progress to report, finally. A baffle...

A bit more progress to report, finally. A baffle was made of perforated aluminum and fit checked.

http://i830.photobucket.com/albums/zz225/Tommy_J_3141/Posted_Pic_281.jpg

And then welded to...
Forum: Some Assembly Required 06-15-2011, 12:54 PM
Replies: 419
Views: 144,124
Posted By Tommy_J
Thanks. I didn't have any luck from inspecting...

Thanks. I didn't have any luck from inspecting the harness either.

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Forum: Road warriors 06-14-2011, 12:12 AM
Replies: 8,640
Views: 1,240,159
Posted By Tommy_J
For what its worth, I doubt changing the fuel...

For what its worth, I doubt changing the fuel pump will solve the problem. On my bike I have an adjustable fuel pressure regulator and have tried settings from 1.5 to 12 psi with no improvement.
Forum: Some Assembly Required 06-12-2011, 11:07 AM
Replies: 419
Views: 144,124
Posted By Tommy_J
I'll be looking into this! Here is the new...

I'll be looking into this!

Here is the new shape, subtly different to clear the tank better, yet still maintain space above the trumpets.
...
Forum: Some Assembly Required 06-11-2011, 06:28 PM
Replies: 419
Views: 144,124
Posted By Tommy_J
Thanks. This is a really interesting question....

Thanks. This is a really interesting question. I'm going to pose it over in Orange Crush

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Forum: Some Assembly Required 06-11-2011, 02:32 PM
Replies: 419
Views: 144,124
Posted By Tommy_J
I had no idea the SE had such a thing! Could it...

I had no idea the SE had such a thing! Could it be on fuel injected models only? If the 950SM has such a wire I would definitely rig it up to a boost sensor.

The fuel pump return consisted of a...
Forum: Some Assembly Required 06-11-2011, 09:59 AM
Replies: 419
Views: 144,124
Posted By Tommy_J
Something like the lower section could be used...

Something like the lower section could be used but since it encloses the carbs maintence would be harder.

Your comment about space above the inlet trumpet is well taken. In fact, I have a pet...
Forum: Some Assembly Required 06-11-2011, 07:12 AM
Replies: 419
Views: 144,124
Posted By Tommy_J
Less finicky and lighter is definitely the goal....

Less finicky and lighter is definitely the goal. Some say that plenum volume does become important when there are just one or two cylinders. I'll try to keep the volume about the same but optimize...
Forum: Road warriors 06-10-2011, 06:27 PM
Replies: 8,640
Views: 1,240,159
Posted By Tommy_J
Yeah, That's what my bike does. Like I said, I've...

Yeah, That's what my bike does. Like I said, I've tried various things and concluded the carbs just can't function properly at that angle.

If anyone knows of a fix that works for 12:00 wheelies...
Forum: Road warriors 06-10-2011, 06:23 PM
Replies: 8,640
Views: 1,240,159
Posted By Tommy_J
A shop with a good TIG welder should be able to...

A shop with a good TIG welder should be able to fix that permanently. Personally I'd look for a machine or fabrication shop rather than a muffler shop. The alloy welds fine.

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Forum: Some Assembly Required 06-08-2011, 08:55 PM
Replies: 419
Views: 144,124
Posted By Tommy_J
Ok, aluminum for the new plenum is on hand. The...

Ok, aluminum for the new plenum is on hand. The original plenum was made from mild steel because I wasn't too worried about weight at first. Even so the steel plenum was only slightly heavier that...
Forum: Some Assembly Required 06-08-2011, 08:35 PM
Replies: 419
Views: 144,124
Posted By Tommy_J
Agreed. It would have been unusual if there was...

Agreed. It would have been unusual if there was no oil residue at all. The backup plan in case this $195 Chinese turbo starts to blow more oil is to get a salvage yard K03 with ball bearings.

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Forum: Road warriors 06-08-2011, 07:36 PM
Replies: 8,640
Views: 1,240,159
Posted By Tommy_J
Can you clarify this? It sounds like you can...

Can you clarify this? It sounds like you can powerlift and carry it through 3 gears, but will it run ok if you ride a balance point wheelie. You know, 12 oclock?
Forum: Some Assembly Required 06-07-2011, 09:30 PM
Replies: 419
Views: 144,124
Posted By Tommy_J
I now understand why the plenum-to-carb seal...

I now understand why the plenum-to-carb seal failed. There is a tiny amount of oil in the intake track. That softened the foam rubber seal. This shows the worst accumulation, so I'm not too worried....
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