Forum: Equipment
11-13-2006, 11:28 AM
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Replies: 1,459
Views: 182,897
Helmet cams
Been using it for 4 years now. First one was a home rig, did not work well. Then bought a camera from www.helmetcamera.com, attached it to Sony with LANC control. This worked quite well, although the...
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Forum: Orange Crush
11-09-2006, 11:58 AM
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Replies: 113
Views: 7,745
Just been through same problem
KTM 950 '03, 34000 km - started by seeing oil filter pleats, the slowly losing coolant, then faster losing coolant. Opened water pump and had to replace seals and shaft. problem solved. What I do not...
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Forum: Orange Crush
03-12-2006, 10:27 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 1,971
High Fender
I had the TT High Fender fitted about a year ago - done about 8000km's with it. No problems so far (incl a spectacular fall, without damage to fender and/or brake lines). Only iiritating part of...
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Forum: Orange Crush
11-16-2005, 12:11 PM
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Replies: 116
Views: 8,508
Re 990 Adventure
Check out www.ktmimages.com (http://www.ktmimages.com) - Now it's official
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Forum: Orange Crush
10-25-2005, 04:28 AM
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Replies: 116
Views: 8,508
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Forum: Orange Crush
10-25-2005, 04:28 AM
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Replies: 116
Views: 8,508
Re Specs 2006 KTM950
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Forum: Orange Crush
10-24-2005, 10:17 AM
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Replies: 116
Views: 8,508
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Forum: Orange Crush
10-23-2005, 01:16 PM
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Replies: 116
Views: 8,508
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Forum: Orange Crush
10-09-2005, 12:43 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 500
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Forum: Orange Crush
08-01-2005, 12:14 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 4,288
High fender
Yeah, good question.... why would I lie?? Can show you the photo. And yes -the fender broke off, plus the brake line on left side.
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Forum: Orange Crush
07-31-2005, 01:42 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 4,288
Going the same way
Had a nice fall last weekend - stone got stuck in between tyre and this ridiculously LOW fender on 950, had a front wheel "lock-up" and there she goes! I really cannot understand the idea behind the...
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Forum: Orange Crush
05-29-2005, 01:32 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,149
Re Oil
Always been using Motorex (at that ridiculous price!). Last service complained about the oil light flickering: mechanic explained about oil getting too thin in high temps (we sometimes are riding in...
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Forum: Africa & Mid East
05-29-2005, 01:03 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 5,366
Re Namibia
Hi
At present living in Windhoek - sounds like great idea, however I'll probably be gone in December during festive season.
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Forum: Africa & Mid East
05-28-2005, 11:21 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 5,366
re Namibia
Sorry if I sound too serious - important to get the facts straight, because (as you said) someone was askiing for an opinion.
1. Nujoma is NOT the present president.
2. As far as economics are...
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Forum: Africa & Mid East
05-26-2005, 02:35 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 5,366
Namibia
So Mantis, what is this "wonderful technology" in South Africa that is not available in Namibia (apart from designer drugs that is)?
As far as offroad riding is concerned, it seems as if you are...
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Forum: Equipment
04-20-2005, 12:31 AM
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Replies: 52
Views: 4,165
Re unavailable 276 mount
The one thing about TT that I do not understand - why do they have accesories on their site without having the stock available???? Very frustrating. Do anyone know about other manufacturers of a...
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Forum: Equipment
04-18-2005, 02:11 PM
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Replies: 52
Views: 4,165
TT mount not available !!
I have tried to order the 276 TT mount, but it seems that it is not available right now (after e-mailing to and fro). Getting a bit frustrated with Touratech Gernany service, but we cannot order...
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Forum: Africa & Mid East
04-06-2005, 02:32 PM
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Replies: 2,656
Views: 236,039
Die Hel
Was in 2002 af in Gamkaskloof (to hell and back) - what an experience. definitely one of the "must do" things as far as off-road is concerned!
Wat maak 'n "Capey" in LA??
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Forum: Africa & Mid East
03-16-2005, 07:15 AM
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Replies: 2,656
Views: 236,039
Re KTM @ BMW gathering
Accepting KTM's at BMW- have they got a choice? No, just joking. Fortunately all the "dust-eaters" are friends, no matter what you drive. We'll be staying on our own at one of the B&B's. I think it...
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Forum: Africa & Mid East
03-14-2005, 10:09 AM
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Replies: 2,656
Views: 236,039
Rider from Namibia
Hi
Living in Namibia - we are planning to go to BMW Annual gathering in Oudtshoorn (end of April). So far 16 in the group - road bikes and dual purpose: 2 KTM950's, just to make them mad! We'll do...
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Forum: Equipment
02-20-2005, 02:28 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,079
DVD etc
I am on a Windows system (not by choice). Using Studio 9 from Pinnacle - a bit slow, but east interface. Got the capturing software, editing (not a Pro system), output to tape, DVD, etc. probably the...
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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths
12-21-2004, 01:32 PM
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Replies: 94
Views: 5,589
KTMom
Just my 2 cents worth - my wife is 5ft, 48kg, other side of 45yrs and ride a BMW1100S and KTM640. Done a few courses (on & offroad) and is a happy rider. Did wonders for the family life- no...
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Forum: Orange Crush
12-20-2004, 12:24 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 4,139
Re EMIG stabiliser
VERY nice report about the stabiliser and mounting instructions. When I originally posted my "problems" in November, I thought I was alone! We had to do a lot of fitting, measuring, machining,...
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Forum: Orange Crush
11-28-2004, 01:15 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 821
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Forum: Orange Crush
11-18-2004, 12:47 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 935
Why is it that KTM/Pirelli cannot keep up with...
Why is it that KTM/Pirelli cannot keep up with the supply of tyres? We have the same problem in Southern Africa. If KTM choose to put something on the market with a specific tyre/s, surely it is...
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Forum: Orange Crush
11-09-2004, 03:16 AM
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Replies: 35
Views: 2,725
Paige
The dust cap was included (thinner...
Paige
The dust cap was included (thinner than the original one), but somehow it was still to thick. Difficult to explain, but if it is too thick, it does not touch the bearing, i.e. if you torque...
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Forum: Orange Crush
11-07-2004, 01:42 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 2,725
Received my Emig stabliser kit, etc. etc. about...
Received my Emig stabliser kit, etc. etc. about two weeks ago. Installation not so easy - mainly due to the fact that there are no instructions included. Biggest problem was the dust cap on top of...
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Forum: Orange Crush
11-07-2004, 01:31 PM
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Replies: 67
Views: 5,689
Thanks, Greg - will take it in tomorrow: change...
Thanks, Greg - will take it in tomorrow: change the fluid, put the recommende disk in (640 front specs) and bleed it. The agent here said that they had problems with the master cylinder kit on 525's...
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Forum: Orange Crush
11-06-2004, 07:28 AM
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Replies: 67
Views: 5,689
Just back from a 4000km trip - only problem now...
Just back from a 4000km trip - only problem now is the rear brake (odo = 17000km). Soon as the bike is hot (after 50 kms or so) the rear brake started to fade untill there is nothing! As soon as it...
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Forum: Africa & Mid East
10-07-2004, 12:44 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 2,735
Troutski
We'll be in Jo'burg from 30 Oct,...
Troutski
We'll be in Jo'burg from 30 Oct, leaving on Tuesday 2nd November, Driving through Botswana, (overnight at Ghanzi) to Windhoek (Namibia). I don't know what your dates are, but if they...
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Forum: Thumpers
09-30-2004, 01:08 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,791
Repair Manual KTM 620
Hi
Just bought a '95 KTM 620 (LC4/SX) - like always, no manuals. Would like to restore it and fix a few things. Anyone know about a place where I can get a repair/service manual for download?
Your...
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Forum: Africa & Mid East
09-15-2004, 04:47 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 2,735
Hi
I am from Namibia - you'll never regret...
Hi
I am from Namibia - you'll never regret coming here. I cannot make out of your post if you are 2 up on 1 m/cycle or 2 m/cycles??
If you are one up - 650GS the best, if you have a pillion -...
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Forum: Orange Crush
09-04-2004, 01:19 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 651
Did a 6500km (mostly off-road) trip in May:...
Did a 6500km (mostly off-road) trip in May: changed my settings to "Sport" after a day. Alfie Cox was riding with us and recommended this hard setting. Made a HELL of a difference. Bike handles a lot...
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Forum: Orange Crush
08-25-2004, 02:14 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 672
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Forum: Orange Crush
08-03-2004, 07:23 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,173
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Forum: Orange Crush
08-02-2004, 09:10 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,173
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Forum: Equipment
08-02-2004, 09:00 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 716
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