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[Xcuvator]

Originally Posted by xymotic

Well, On the one hand, I now have tons of free time. OTOH, I have no money seing as how I got fired today... so, um dunno!

Fired? That word gives off really bad vibs...
Maybe hitch a ride again.
Plenty of trees to hang a hammock

[mountain eagle]

Hmm, I've dumped this post in a few places now but I'll throw it here too in case other 610 riders are intersected and haven't seen it.





An idea taken from PowerCell in this ADV post though I had done something similar with TE610 tapping and threading the EFI plate. I've had two of the KTM/Husky style petcocks fail now, and I hate not having an easy quick release that stops the fuel flow. I mean I really hate having to deal with gas pouring out, so while this is overkill it's also damn convenient.


I took off one petcock and took some measurements and drew this up. Everything is in mm.





I might adjust the 34.5mm to be a touch wider, and I did adjust the o-ring depth to 1.2mm. The test prototype with the stock o-ring and a plug has been holding fuel just fine.


The part I ordered to work for this was from quick couplings LCD10004V - 1/4 NPT Valved Coupling Body w/ Viton seal and the matching part quick coupling LCD23004V - 1/4 Hose Barb Valved Elbow Coupling Insert w/Viton seals and they had the best prices I found anywhere. To give you an idea, fast by feracci sells the same parts for $29 each......


These are what I came up with using some aluminum and borrowing a friends older mill with homebrew DRO, and small lathe.





The parts





Putting one together, wouldn't want to do it while on the tank so I lugged it down with drywall screws to the benchtop.





Installed right side.





Installed left side.





In either case if the fuel like seems like it is too close to the header I'll get some Fuel Line Heat Shield



And since I was doing this with the 610 I went ahead and did the same thing for the crossovers on the 950SE too.

[1 lunger]

Originally Posted by mountain eagle

Hmm, I've dumped this post in a few places now but I'll throw it here too in case other 610 riders are intersected and haven't seen it.





An idea taken from PowerCell in this ADV post though I had done something similar with TE610 tapping and threading the EFI plate. I've had two of the KTM/Husky style petcocks fail now, and I hate not having an easy quick release that stops the fuel flow. I mean I really hate having to deal with gas pouring out, so while this is overkill it's also damn convenient.


I took off one petcock and took some measurements and drew this up. Everything is in mm.





I might adjust the 34.5mm to be a touch wider, and I did adjust the o-ring depth to 1.2mm. The test prototype with the stock o-ring and a plug has been holding fuel just fine.


The part I ordered to work for this was from quick couplings LCD10004V - 1/4 NPT Valved Coupling Body w/ Viton seal and the matching part quick coupling LCD23004V - 1/4 Hose Barb Valved Elbow Coupling Insert w/Viton seals and they had the best prices I found anywhere. To give you an idea, fast by feracci sells the same parts for $29 each......


These are what I came up with using some aluminum and borrowing a friends older mill with homebrew DRO, and small lathe.





The parts





Putting one together, wouldn't want to do it while on the tank so I lugged it down with drywall screws to the benchtop.





Installed right side.





Installed left side.





In either case if the fuel like seems like it is too close to the header I'll get some Fuel Line Heat Shield



And since I was doing this with the 610 I went ahead and did the same thing for the crossovers on the 950SE too.

Looks really nice! This will do away with the whole bottom plate that bolts to the bottom of the tank?

[xymotic]

Originally Posted by 1 lunger

Looks really nice! This will do away with the whole bottom plate tha bolt to the bottom of the tank?

I'm thinking those have to be for carbed bikes...

[1 lunger]

Originally Posted by xymotic

I'm thinking those have to be for carbed bikes...

I didn't look at it well enough, he's replacing the petcocks on each side, not the pump mount.

[Rattletrap]

Originally Posted by 1 lunger

I didn't look at it well enough, he's replacing the petcocks on each side, not the pump mount.

Yep, on the crossover line, looks like.

[1 lunger]

I never had any trouble with those and I've had my tank off more times than I'd like.

[mountain eagle]

Well, actually.................

I pulled the plastic 90's. I just know I would manage to break those at some point playing in the rocks. The parts were a 3/8" NPT quick release coupling with a 3/8" barbed 90. You pull out the plastic 90 and tap it out. It was a touch of a scary prospect really. But I did it a couple of years ago and haven't had any trouble with it. Flow volume seems fine.

The motivation for the new work was for the 950SE mostly. But the 610 crossover petcock failed and I didn't feel like messing with it when I had the other system ready to go...... that one uses 1/4" fittings. I might change the left one out to have a street 90 as to allow better clearance to the header pipe.

I think this would work for any bike that has that style of petcock.

The gallery of pictures are here.

[xymotic]

Originally Posted by 1 lunger

I didn't look at it well enough, he's replacing the petcocks on each side, not the pump mount.

Ahhhh

[KIK ROX]

I bent my bar clamps while riding the CDT and need to get replacements. Should I get factory parts or are there universal aftermarket ones that will work for less $$? I will be using them in conjunciton with my ROX risers. Thanks

[BrandonR]

Originally Posted by KIK ROX

I bent my bar clamps while riding the CDT and need to get replacements. Should I get factory parts or are there universal aftermarket ones that will work for less $$? I will be using them in conjunciton with my ROX risers. Thanks

Did you actually bend the castings, or just the bolts that run through them? You might get off cheap by just replacing the bolts.

[KevinMTB]

KIK ROX,

I have an OEM bar clamp that I don't need. If you want it, it's yours. Just pay for shipping (coming from Hawaii).

Aloha,
KevinMTB

[Rattletrap]

Maybe this has been discussed before, but after reading up on the new Terra, are we doomed to go the route of the XR650R? I keep up with the Terra thread and no, its not a replacement for the TE line, so where does that leave us? In my opinion the TE's and the XR were THE best dual sports EVER. The Terra is too roadie for me, so where do I go for a bike when it's time to replace the 610? Where's MY new bike? What the f#$% am I gonna do? Who's going to cater to my tastes? No where close to replacing mine, new bike envy maybe? KTM? Just somewhat depressed about it right now, maybe I just need sleep.

[southy]

Rattletrap, I here what you saying. I think the KTM690 is now the last bike of its kind but the price is way beyond what I am willing to pay for one. Looks like my 610 will be with me for a while to come.

Before the TR650 owners get on and defend its integrity I am sure the TR is a great bike but it is way to road orientated for my riding needs.

[mrkartoom]

My thoughts exactly on Husky's shift in emphasis with the Terra. I just don't see it being as dirt worthy as the 610. I also agree the 690 may now be best option. I actually had a down payment on the first 690s coming in, but pulled it after test riding the 610. If I wanted street oriented I would have stuck with the 690. It's sad our options are getting fewer. Luckily my 610 is going strong and I have no plans to get rid of it.