First rides, farkles and fixes: show off your bike here! - Page 5

Switchblade315 · 08-05-2011, 12:06 PM

it's done. tire's on and I have new pictures up. http://advrider.com/forums/showthrea...1#post16560071

Supahflid · 08-06-2011, 05:59 AM

DQ and I worked getting the first oil change done on the KTM. It really wasn't bad at all. We were putting fresh oil in it a couple of hours after we started taking it apart and that was including the time to put everything back together. So, even though it's a pain in the butt to do it, I would say I'm pretty happy it wasn't anymore intense! Thanks DQ!

Now the only problem is how much to put back. The manual says clearly, "approximately", but that amount barely registers on the dipstick. A search of OC reveals that several folks have the same issues. Opinions vary on whether or not to put the "approximate" amount in or fill it up to the dipstick MAX line. I am leaning toward making more oil show up on the dipstick.

Trophy, did you finish your project last night?

Anticyclone · 08-06-2011, 07:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Supahflid

Trophy, did you finish your project last night?

Judging by how he was posting, I'm pretty sure he made it through the whole fifth.

DavidQ · 08-06-2011, 08:08 AM

I would say it was more like a few hours rather than a couple of hours. Also, it would be very difficult to do by yourself. One person has to lift the left fuel tank while the other disconnects 4 fuel lines and 2 electrical lines. other than that it was easy, it just takes time.

This is what it looks like when changing the oil.

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Originally Posted by Supahflid

DQ and I worked getting the first oil change done on the KTM. It really wasn't bad at all. We were putting fresh oil in it a couple of hours after we started taking it apart and that was including the time to put everything back together. So, even though it's a pain in the butt to do it, I would say I'm pretty happy it wasn't anymore intense! Thanks DQ!

Now the only problem is how much to put back. The manual says clearly, "approximately", but that amount barely registers on the dipstick. A search of OC reveals that several folks have the same issues. Opinions vary on whether or not to put the "approximate" amount in or fill it up to the dipstick MAX line. I am leaning toward making more oil show up on the dipstick.

Trophy, did you finish your project last night?

carabnsol · 08-06-2011, 09:21 AM

It never ceases to amaze me that some engineer thought it would be a good idea to make a regular maintenance item so difficult. They obviously don't do their own motorcycle maintenance. Of course the same thing can be said for lawnmowers, cars and many more things. On the other hand, I changed the oil and filter on my son's KLR the other evening and it took all of about 15 minutes. KEEP IT SIMPLE STUPID!

Trophy1298 · 08-06-2011, 10:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Supahflid

DQ and I worked getting the first oil change done on the KTM. It really wasn't bad at all. We were putting fresh oil in it a couple of hours after we started taking it apart and that was including the time to put everything back together. So, even though it's a pain in the butt to do it, I would say I'm pretty happy it wasn't anymore intense! Thanks DQ!

Now the only problem is how much to put back. The manual says clearly, "approximately", but that amount barely registers on the dipstick. A search of OC reveals that several folks have the same issues. Opinions vary on whether or not to put the "approximate" amount in or fill it up to the dipstick MAX line. I am leaning toward making more oil show up on the dipstick.

Trophy, did you finish your project last night?

Nope. Got busy with something else.

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Originally Posted by Anticyclone

Judging by how he was posting, I'm pretty sure he made it through the whole fifth.

That's what I got busy with.

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Originally Posted by carabnsol

It never ceases to amaze me that some engineer thought it would be a good idea to make a regular maintenance item so difficult. ...

On the other hand, I changed the oil and filter on my son's KLR the other evening and it took all of about 15 minutes. KEEP IT SIMPLE STUPID!

Engineers were not involved in designing the KLR.

carabnsol · 08-06-2011, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Trophy1298

Engineers were not involved in designing the KLR.

Supahflid · 08-06-2011, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by DavidQ

I would say it was more like a few hours rather than a couple of hours. Also, it would be very difficult to do by yourself. One person has to lift the left fuel tank while the other disconnects 4 fuel lines and 2 electrical lines. other than that it was easy, it just takes time.

This is what it looks like when changing the oil.

Well, by 9:30 or so we had oil in it and we didn't really get started until 6:30 or 7:00. Maybe my time was a bit off;

steelpony · 08-06-2011, 03:17 PM

Hey Supahflid ...
First, it was nice talking to you today and the KTM is a great looking bike.
Let's see a pic of the new tires.

Trophy1298 · 08-06-2011, 04:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by steelpony

Hey Supahflid ...
First, it was nice talking to you today and the KTM is a great looking bike.
Let's see a pic of the new tires.

they look really nice.

Supahflid · 08-06-2011, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by steelpony

Hey Supahflid ...
First, it was nice talking to you today and the KTM is a great looking bike.
Let's see a pic of the new tires.

It was really good talking with all of you this morning steelpony Roy, vfrgreg, EBW, redduck and Trophy! Enjoyed seeing you again SP!

Here are the pics of the new rubber:

Front:

Back:

And the whole thang:

I think they'll be pretty good tires even though I wanted the Karoo's.

P.S.-Ain't Roy's new V-strom purty?

Trophy1298 · 08-06-2011, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Supahflid

And the whole thang:

What is that strange blue thing with 4 wheels in your garage???

Anticyclone · 08-06-2011, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Supahflid

I see SupahfliC got her garage space back.

Supahflid · 08-06-2011, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Trophy1298

What is that strange blue thing with 4 wheels in your garage???

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Originally Posted by Anticyclone

I see SupahfliC got her garage space back.

Just a test run. Still too much junk in there to move around effectively; but she was ecstatic that to see it in the garage. Makes the new motorcycle pill go down a little easier.

evilbollweevil · 08-06-2011, 08:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Supahflid

It was really good talking with all of you this morning steelpony Roy, vfrgreg, EBW, redduck and Trophy! Enjoyed seeing you again SP!

Here are the pics of the new rubber:

Front:

Back:

And the whole thang:

I think they'll be pretty good tires even though I wanted the Karoo's.

P.S.-Ain't Roy's new V-strom purty?

Good seein u buddy, sorry if I wasn't very sociable I didn feel to good but really needed to get out for a few min.

Ima go ahead and make a milage guess on the new skins... ima say 1500-1800 miles...

08-05-2011, 12:06 PM	#61
Switchblade315 Beastly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2009 Location: Ethel, Ms Oddometer: 3,249	it's done. tire's on and I have new pictures up. http://advrider.com/forums/showthrea...1#post16560071 __________________ When i die bury me upside down so the whole world can kiss my ass.

08-06-2011, 05:59 AM	#62
Supahflid ^OP Wheelieless Joined: May 2008 Location: Brandon, MS Oddometer: 2,910	DQ and I worked getting the first oil change done on the KTM. It really wasn't bad at all. We were putting fresh oil in it a couple of hours after we started taking it apart and that was including the time to put everything back together. So, even though it's a pain in the butt to do it, I would say I'm pretty happy it wasn't anymore intense! Thanks DQ! Now the only problem is how much to put back. The manual says clearly, "approximately", but that amount barely registers on the dipstick. A search of OC reveals that several folks have the same issues. Opinions vary on whether or not to put the "approximate" amount in or fill it up to the dipstick MAX line. I am leaning toward making more oil show up on the dipstick. Trophy, did you finish your project last night? __________________ Does Size Matter? (DRZ's vs. KLR's: The CO/UT Trip) Does Size Matter Part 2? (we're still confused). Riding the Rim!

08-06-2011, 09:21 AM	#65
carabnsol should have been a cowboy Joined: Nov 2008 Location: Mississippi Oddometer: 1,770	It never ceases to amaze me that some engineer thought it would be a good idea to make a regular maintenance item so difficult. They obviously don't do their own motorcycle maintenance. Of course the same thing can be said for lawnmowers, cars and many more things. On the other hand, I changed the oil and filter on my son's KLR the other evening and it took all of about 15 minutes. KEEP IT SIMPLE STUPID! __________________ Mommas don't let your cowboys grow up to be babies

08-06-2011, 03:17 PM	#69
steelpony "Ad alios servandos" Joined: Jul 2008 Location: Raymond, Mississippi Oddometer: 308	Hey Supahflid ... First, it was nice talking to you today and the KTM is a great looking bike. Let's see a pic of the new tires. __________________ Steve ... 2012 Yamaha Super Tenere "Ad alios servandos"

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