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Forum: Parallel Universe 06-14-2013, 04:38 AM
Replies: 524
Views: 59,325
Posted By NCD
I got a little sloppy when cleaning out my pb...

I got a little sloppy when cleaning out my pb folders and killed them. -W-'s pix from the very beginning show where they go though.
Forum: Parallel Universe 06-13-2013, 11:52 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 4,345
Posted By NCD
I love TKCs. But I quit running them in favor of...

I love TKCs. But I quit running them in favor of the K60s.

My long trips tend to be from the Northeast, out to CO, UT and beyond, and then back home. Slab at the ends, dirt in the middle.
...
Forum: Parallel Universe 06-13-2013, 11:44 AM
Replies: 524
Views: 59,325
Posted By NCD
No topouts in my RXVs either. But I used stiff...

No topouts in my RXVs either. But I used stiff springs for travel reduction, so I guess I do now! Although I tend to not get airborne MX style anyway.
Forum: Parallel Universe 06-04-2013, 05:13 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,434
Posted By NCD
Broken website links. Unanswered email from...

Broken website links.
Unanswered email from dealers.

Only in a BMW subforum could this stretch out to this many pages.
Forum: Parallel Universe 05-16-2013, 07:26 AM
Replies: 524
Views: 59,325
Posted By NCD
The kit is available from Ian at Rider's Edge...

The kit is available from Ian at Rider's Edge Suspension in B.C. It worked great. It saves you from having to ship your fork off to someone to do the work. If you understand where the shims are, how...
Forum: Parallel Universe 05-14-2013, 06:48 PM
Replies: 524
Views: 59,325
Posted By NCD
I've been beating the front end through...

I've been beating the front end through everything I can find - and it just plain works great!

There is a long sweeping corner near my house where the concrete slabs have shifted against each...
Forum: Parallel Universe 05-08-2013, 02:43 PM
Replies: 524
Views: 59,325
Posted By NCD
Yep. Stiff spring and big air gap, or softer...

Yep. Stiff spring and big air gap, or softer spring and a small air gap both seem to be viable options.

The stiff spring big air gap was what the tuner did to my YZ conversion on my Dakar. It...
Forum: Parallel Universe 05-08-2013, 11:47 AM
Replies: 524
Views: 59,325
Posted By NCD
The kit is 199. Its not cheap, but you are...

The kit is 199. Its not cheap, but you are paying for the parts and the expertise that comes along with them. He was super nice to work with, and understands the goals of an adv bike. A lot of...
Forum: Parallel Universe 05-07-2013, 01:08 PM
Replies: 524
Views: 59,325
Posted By NCD
HEY - check your ABS wire

Almost forgot - - go check your ABS wire @ the bottom of the left side fork guard. At the very bottom the ABS wire is supposed to tuck into a channel molded into the backside of the guard. It keeps...
Forum: Parallel Universe 05-07-2013, 12:19 PM
Replies: 524
Views: 59,325
Posted By NCD
Well, it's back together with great results....

Well, it's back together with great results. Before I started this, I went to a local abandoned road to get a baseline. The road is full of nasty potholes, and huge freeze heaves. The pictures don't...
Forum: Parallel Universe 04-29-2013, 10:37 AM
Replies: 524
Views: 59,325
Posted By NCD
Nice. I am working with a tuner that digs our...

Nice. I am working with a tuner that digs our conversion. He is willing to work with us to make a shim set that you can install yourself to save the downtime and hassle of shipping. As soon as I...
Forum: Parallel Universe 04-26-2013, 06:29 AM
Replies: 524
Views: 59,325
Posted By NCD
Since this thread is sorta the archive for the...

Since this thread is sorta the archive for the mod, I'll post this info here for anyone else tearing into the shim stacks themselves:

Stock specs of the Aprilia RXV valves:

Rebound
<REBOUND>...
Forum: Parallel Universe 04-26-2013, 06:21 AM
Replies: 524
Views: 59,325
Posted By NCD
One machine shop I went to wanted to take that...

One machine shop I went to wanted to take that approach, but I didn't understand why. You need the BMW feet for the dual discs and the extra mount points for the ABS and low fender.

Unless you...
Forum: Parallel Universe 04-25-2013, 07:20 AM
Replies: 524
Views: 59,325
Posted By NCD
Looks like epic answered and confirmed. It's...

Looks like epic answered and confirmed. It's tough because we are all getting fork guts from diiferent sources and I think there are some variances. The spring seats are higher, fork caps deeper,...
Forum: Parallel Universe 04-24-2013, 06:33 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 985
Posted By NCD
This is what matters: "SAE 15W-50, API SJ /...

This is what matters:

"SAE 15W-50, API SJ / JASO MA2"

The rest is contradictory marketing hoo haa.

I buy Mobil 1 at Autozone. Half 10/40 and half 20/50 to make 15/45. Close enough....
Forum: Parallel Universe 04-24-2013, 06:24 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 448
Posted By NCD
Whenever I smell that, there is usually signs of...

Whenever I smell that, there is usually signs of chain lube cooking on the exhaust.
Forum: Parallel Universe 04-24-2013, 06:18 PM
Replies: 524
Views: 59,325
Posted By NCD
I was going to try 7.5 to start, since that is...

I was going to try 7.5 to start, since that is what both the 800 and RXV use stock. One thing to check - the OEM setup preloads the springs 20mm. I had to cut the black spacers down to 14mm to get...
Forum: Parallel Universe 04-24-2013, 05:19 AM
Replies: 524
Views: 59,325
Posted By NCD
I know this question popped up a few times in...

I know this question popped up a few times in this thread. Here is where you reduce the travel (pics show finished cartridges.)
...
Forum: Parallel Universe 04-23-2013, 10:37 AM
Replies: 524
Views: 59,325
Posted By NCD
I already reassembled my cartrigdes. But it...

I already reassembled my cartrigdes. But it looks like -W-'s spacer on page one, but just a big spring instead.

Are you still trying to understand where it goes? I could lay my extra spring...
Forum: Parallel Universe 04-23-2013, 10:32 AM
Replies: 524
Views: 59,325
Posted By NCD
One local quoted me 3 hours at $125 per. I put...

One local quoted me 3 hours at $125 per. I put some extra money in the shipment to sweeten the deal a little bit :evil
Forum: Parallel Universe 04-23-2013, 04:44 AM
Replies: 524
Views: 59,325
Posted By NCD
Now that I've had both apart, I want to amend...

Now that I've had both apart, I want to amend this. Both my Ohlins .55 and the stock RXV springs were 480mm plus a 30mm spacer. AF1 Racing says that STIFF RXV springs are 512mm. Not sure if that is...
Forum: Parallel Universe 04-14-2013, 12:19 PM
Replies: 524
Views: 59,325
Posted By NCD
And that post brings up my next question: ...

And that post brings up my next question:

All the spring talk in this thread . . are we using springs sold for the 800GS - - or springs sold for the Shiver fork?

I assumed I could reuse my...
Forum: Parallel Universe 04-14-2013, 07:50 AM
Replies: 524
Views: 59,325
Posted By NCD
I think I found some workable forks. Does...

I think I found some workable forks.

Does anyone have the ID and OD specs of the travel reducing spacer and preload spacer handy? I don't think thats in the thread anywhere that I could find.
...
Forum: Parallel Universe 04-13-2013, 06:52 AM
Replies: 524
Views: 59,325
Posted By NCD
Just checking 3 things before I jump in: ...

Just checking 3 things before I jump in:

(1)

Shivers have 300mm travel
BMW has 230mm
A 40mm spacer brings the Shiver guts back to 230.....

30mm is left in the balance - - is that just...
Forum: Parallel Universe 03-26-2013, 06:06 PM
Replies: 193
Views: 18,418
Posted By NCD
I checked a little bit ago, it was still delayed....

I checked a little bit ago, it was still delayed. Meh.
Forum: Parallel Universe 03-26-2013, 05:58 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,189
Posted By NCD
TT adj foot pegs are great, and put the brake...

TT adj foot pegs are great, and put the brake level with the pegs. They are wide too, which is a real plus for putting extra leverage on the pig when standing. Durable as well.
Forum: Parallel Universe 12-06-2012, 03:22 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 423
Posted By NCD
Mine came loose. Replace the...

Mine came loose. Replace the nut-with-a-built-in-washer with a nyloc nut. No more problems.
Forum: Parallel Universe 11-29-2012, 11:19 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,478
Posted By NCD
Having just checked mine, it will be 2 years...

Having just checked mine, it will be 2 years before I'm back in there. I'm going to leave them be. The collective of 800 motors have bajillions of miles on them at the old specs, and we've all been...
Forum: Parallel Universe 11-27-2012, 03:03 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 598
Posted By NCD
Give your fan a manual spin to make sure that its...

Give your fan a manual spin to make sure that its not stuck before you do anything else. If it can't spin when it tries to come on, your oil light comes on.
Forum: Parallel Universe 11-27-2012, 05:17 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,791
Posted By NCD
Nice! That's how my sprocket carrier was -...

Nice! That's how my sprocket carrier was - plenty of grease.

$10 says the dude that filled your bearings got fired for 'wasting' that much grease!
Forum: Parallel Universe 11-26-2012, 04:50 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,478
Posted By NCD
So, they begin recommending 15/50 and then loosen...

So, they begin recommending 15/50 and then loosen up the valve specs. Anyone care to theorize on a connection there?

And, is there anything about looser valves that makes life easier on a cam...
Forum: Parallel Universe 11-21-2012, 11:21 AM
Replies: 193
Views: 18,418
Posted By NCD
I have photos of the parts (was asked to not post...

I have photos of the parts (was asked to not post them yet.) But the top caps look like the usual Ohlins kit. Allen damping adjustment screw inside the preload 'nut'. Looks like externally...
Forum: Parallel Universe 11-20-2012, 02:49 PM
Replies: 193
Views: 18,418
Posted By NCD
The availability for '13 WP forks is one of the...

The availability for '13 WP forks is one of the questions I added to the list he is working on.

I'm waiting till I have all the details, pricing, and availability dates, etc before I post the news.
Forum: Parallel Universe 11-19-2012, 04:27 PM
Replies: 193
Views: 18,418
Posted By NCD
Good eye. Its the mini-kicker from his kit at...

Good eye. Its the mini-kicker from his kit at the AMA Museum here in Ohio.
Forum: Parallel Universe 11-19-2012, 11:22 AM
Replies: 193
Views: 18,418
Posted By NCD
I got an email back from the Ohlins...

I got an email back from the Ohlins distributor/installer I bought my shock from. There IS an FGK 30mm kit coming for the 800GS, slated to be in the $1250 range. I guess it's built on the line in...
Forum: Vendors 11-08-2012, 04:48 PM
Replies: 336
Views: 30,364
Posted By NCD
My connection is dicey--- could you follow up on...

My connection is dicey--- could you follow up on the durability question I added to my post? Thanks!
Forum: Vendors 11-08-2012, 04:38 PM
Replies: 336
Views: 30,364
Posted By NCD
Awesome reply. I really appreciate the follow up...

Awesome reply. I really appreciate the follow up and will order one soon.

Am I reading between the lines correctly in that the 2l is a tougher container that the 3l?
Forum: Vendors 11-08-2012, 02:52 PM
Replies: 336
Views: 30,364
Posted By NCD
Yo. What say you about dis?

Yo. What say you about dis?
Forum: Vendors 11-07-2012, 06:12 AM
Replies: 336
Views: 30,364
Posted By NCD
You guys sell both a 2L and a 3L black fuel...

You guys sell both a 2L and a 3L black fuel container.

Are those the TRUE quantities that they will safely hold?

i.e. I have bought 1L bottles before that only hold .8 cause they want you...
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 11-07-2012, 06:00 AM
Replies: 8,115
Views: 334,444
Posted By NCD
OK - - I have no more file photos and I'm not...

OK - - I have no more file photos and I'm not able to ride today - - sooooooooo:

The next tag location is up for grabs!

Someone post a photo and that is the new tag. I'm out!
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