The Compleat ATK thread

Gummee! · 02-08-2009, 01:25 PM

All right... Let's try this one more time!

I know there's ATK owners (and riders) out there in ADV-land.

Let's see em! Action shots are mo bettah!

Tips and tricks?

Are there any hard-won maintenance secrets? (like the valve clearances

)

This is the one I'm lookin at:

Its a '96 605. Right now, its kick-only and without a DS kit. Both are going to need to be fixed as the $$ comes in. As you can see, there's no frame guard. Can you say 'hot legs?!'

Looks like there hasn't been an issue with this particular kickstand. Hope to keep it that way!

M

brents347 · 02-08-2009, 05:23 PM

Gummee,

I just have to ask, based on your classic language spelling of the word Compleat, are you a pilot?

Gummee! · 02-08-2009, 06:23 PM

I was a history major.

Now all I pilot are bicycles and motorcycles.

M

ebrew · 02-08-2009, 06:39 PM

just a 450 atk now... I love the 605 nice bike for sure.

Huskyfatman · 02-08-2009, 07:42 PM

Here's my 605 right after I bought it.

Shortly after I had an accident induced brake malfunction (locked up) and had a firey crash on the street.

I let it sit for a few months and almost sold it, then Bones blog inspired me to fix her up a bit. I'll post pics when I'm done, but don't expect anything as cool and trick as Bones bikes, I'm just a fat old desert rat.

Gummee! · 02-08-2009, 07:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Huskyfatman

Shortly after I had an accident induced brake malfunction (locked up) and had a firey crash on the street.

I let it sit for a few months and almost sold it, then Bones blog inspired me to fix her up a bit. I'll post pics when I'm done, but don't expect anything as cool and trick as Bones bikes, I'm just a fat old desert rat.

You ever find a tank for it? I read that you were looking.

Oh, and did the big tank thing ever materialize?

M

Gummee! · 02-09-2009, 10:49 AM

Monday bump for those that were out riding yesterday

M

Gummee! · 02-09-2009, 09:10 PM

Anyone interested in a deal

M

Bones_GSXR · 02-10-2009, 12:52 AM

Don't tempt me. I have been avoiding the ATK/Cannondale's.

The Subframe is reinforced at the forward bolt with a plate. The Pannier mount also has a lower link that goes from the lower front corner to the lower subframe to main frame mount that transfers a part of the load down and forward. Counting these two mounts the pannier frame attaches at eight points and it also reinforces the Aluminum subframe too. By using the .065 wall Stainless instead of Carbon steel I ended up with a rack that only weighs 15lbs but can support 25lbs per can (I probably had more in it last trip) plus the added fuel on the LH side. Bike weighs in at 330lbs in a certified scale with both tanks full and the hard cans mounted but empty.

I think it got up to 18deg F today, I might just rid to work tomarrow...

Gummee! · 02-10-2009, 04:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bones_GSXR

Don't tempt me. I have been avoiding the ATK/Cannondale's.

The Subframe is reinforced at the forward bolt with a plate. The Pannier mount also has a lower link that goes from the lower front corner to the lower subframe to main frame mount that transfers a part of the load down and forward. Counting these two mounts the pannier frame attaches at eight points and it also reinforces the Aluminum subframe too. By using the .065 wall Stainless instead of Carbon steel I ended up with a rack that only weighs 15lbs but can support 25lbs per can (I probably had more in it last trip) plus the added fuel on the LH side. Bike weighs in at 330lbs in a certified scale with both tanks full and the hard cans mounted but empty.

I think it got up to 18deg F today, I might just rid to work tomarrow...

We're in a cold snap here. Didn't get above 60-ish! Down in the upper 30s at nite.

Still ended up out running with the dog tho. Just hadta put on a base layer.

Rode the GS-Adv to work. Hadta put on a light fleece under my poseur suit's (aka Rallye 2) jacket. I keep lookin at these jhavelina tracks thru the desert wondering WhereTF does THAT go? ...but am too skeered to take the GS-Adv out there to find out.

M

Bones_GSXR · 02-10-2009, 01:02 PM

Woke up late so did not ride. It was about 8Deg F when I left the house.

rpo83 · 02-12-2009, 08:20 PM

Can any of you guys help me with a little information?

I have a set of Motard wheels from my old ATK 350DS, do you know what other bikes the Talon Hubs suit, i assume ATK didn't get their own custom hub, instead they would have used an existing Husky/KTM/BMW hub.

Any information would be appreciated. I contacted Talon head office, but they were totally useless, they just suggested i contact the Australian Distributor......

How would he be expected to know about a small US manufacturer, using Talon

Gummee! · 02-20-2009, 05:46 PM

Ebrew's ATK

Not my photo

M

Motorrad · 02-20-2009, 11:31 PM

My cousin rode his 97? 98? 605 on the TAT this year.

He is as mechanically inclined as a road cone... so me and my father (also an ATK owner) are his mechanics.

Gummee! · 02-21-2009, 07:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Motorrad

My cousin rode his 97? 98? 605 on the TAT this year.

He is as mechanically inclined as a road cone... so me and my father (also an ATK owner) are his mechanics.

Where'd he put the extra fuel?

M

02-08-2009, 01:25 PM	#1
Gummee! ^OP That's MR. Toothless Joined: May 2004 Location: NoVA for now... Oddometer: 25,582	The Compleat ATK thread All right... Let's try this one more time! I know there's ATK owners (and riders) out there in ADV-land. Let's see em! Action shots are mo bettah! Tips and tricks? Are there any hard-won maintenance secrets? (like the valve clearances ) This is the one I'm lookin at: Its a '96 605. Right now, its kick-only and without a DS kit. Both are going to need to be fixed as the $$ comes in. As you can see, there's no frame guard. Can you say 'hot legs?!' Looks like there hasn't been an issue with this particular kickstand. Hope to keep it that way! M __________________ There. I've moved back to VA. Can you PLEASE change the weather?!

02-08-2009, 05:23 PM	#2
brents347 KOTW 2010 Finisher Joined: Mar 2006 Location: Where the hell is Truckee, CA? Oddometer: 2,996	Gummee, I just have to ask, based on your classic language spelling of the word Compleat, are you a pilot? __________________ Brents347 Truckee, CA. 07 Yamaha R6 07 KTM 950 Super Enduro 04 KTM 250exc- plated two-stroke

02-08-2009, 06:23 PM	#3
Gummee! ^OP That's MR. Toothless Joined: May 2004 Location: NoVA for now... Oddometer: 25,582	I was a history major. Now all I pilot are bicycles and motorcycles. M __________________ There. I've moved back to VA. Can you PLEASE change the weather?!

02-08-2009, 06:39 PM	#4
ebrew Motorcycle A.D.D. Joined: Nov 2005 Location: Denver colo Oddometer: 889	ive had two just a 450 atk now... I love the 605 nice bike for sure. ebrew screwed with this post 02-10-2009 at 05:24 AM

02-08-2009, 07:42 PM	#5
Huskyfatman Studly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2007 Location: So. Nv. Oddometer: 512	Here's my 605 right after I bought it. Shortly after I had an accident induced brake malfunction (locked up) and had a firey crash on the street. I let it sit for a few months and almost sold it, then Bones blog inspired me to fix her up a bit. I'll post pics when I'm done, but don't expect anything as cool and trick as Bones bikes, I'm just a fat old desert rat. __________________ http://www.sharetrails.org/ http://www.americansandassociation.org/ "Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man"-THE DUDE

02-09-2009, 10:49 AM	#7
Gummee! ^OP That's MR. Toothless Joined: May 2004 Location: NoVA for now... Oddometer: 25,582	Monday bump for those that were out riding yesterday M __________________ There. I've moved back to VA. Can you PLEASE change the weather?!

02-09-2009, 09:10 PM	#8
Gummee! ^OP That's MR. Toothless Joined: May 2004 Location: NoVA for now... Oddometer: 25,582	Anyone interested in a deal M __________________ There. I've moved back to VA. Can you PLEASE change the weather?!

02-10-2009, 12:52 AM	#9
Bones_GSXR Barb's Crash Test Dummy Joined: Oct 2006 Location: Anchorage, AK Oddometer: 294	Don't tempt me. I have been avoiding the ATK/Cannondale's. The Subframe is reinforced at the forward bolt with a plate. The Pannier mount also has a lower link that goes from the lower front corner to the lower subframe to main frame mount that transfers a part of the load down and forward. Counting these two mounts the pannier frame attaches at eight points and it also reinforces the Aluminum subframe too. By using the .065 wall Stainless instead of Carbon steel I ended up with a rack that only weighs 15lbs but can support 25lbs per can (I probably had more in it last trip) plus the added fuel on the LH side. Bike weighs in at 330lbs in a certified scale with both tanks full and the hard cans mounted but empty. I think it got up to 18deg F today, I might just rid to work tomarrow...

02-10-2009, 01:02 PM	#11
Bones_GSXR Barb's Crash Test Dummy Joined: Oct 2006 Location: Anchorage, AK Oddometer: 294	Woke up late so did not ride. It was about 8Deg F when I left the house.

02-12-2009, 08:20 PM	#12
rpo83 Old enough to know better Joined: Jan 2008 Location: Melbourne, Australia Oddometer: 579	Can any of you guys help me with a little information? I have a set of Motard wheels from my old ATK 350DS, do you know what other bikes the Talon Hubs suit, i assume ATK didn't get their own custom hub, instead they would have used an existing Husky/KTM/BMW hub. Any information would be appreciated. I contacted Talon head office, but they were totally useless, they just suggested i contact the Australian Distributor...... How would he be expected to know about a small US manufacturer, using Talon __________________ Steve ------------------------------------------------------------ 96 Bimota SB6, 08 Yamaha WR250R, 11 Wee Strom My 2011 Ride around Aus http://rpo83.blogspot.com.au/

02-20-2009, 05:46 PM	#13
Gummee! ^OP That's MR. Toothless Joined: May 2004 Location: NoVA for now... Oddometer: 25,582	Ebrew's ATK Not my photo M __________________ There. I've moved back to VA. Can you PLEASE change the weather?!

02-20-2009, 11:31 PM	#14
Motorrad Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Dec 2005 Location: SoCal Oddometer: 224	My cousin rode his 97? 98? 605 on the TAT this year. He is as mechanically inclined as a road cone... so me and my father (also an ATK owner) are his mechanics.

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