Hey guys, I'm in Afghanistan right now and realized that I left my KTM 950 (2006) with some gas in the tank and the carbs un-drained. Would anyone be kind enough to scoot out to my bike and drain the tank/carbs for me? We're kinda out there in Aurora... My wife will have a twelver of your favorite brew -- or whatever else you require -- as a token of my appreciation. Plus good ol' patriotic karma!
This kind of thing reminds me of why I love ADV. Thanks for your service, here's to your safe return to a non-gummed-up DS.
Thank you for your service malroy! I'm not familiar with KTM's but, if you need anything else don't hesitate to ask. Return home soon!
I'm far from a mechanic, but if it's a similar process to my 400 EXC, it's something I can handle. I could also bring some fuel stabilizer out there & just run some of that through it. Let me know if you want me to try either option. -Todd
Malory, I'd be happy to set your Adventure up for storage. I definitely know my way around them. Also, might want to consider putting it on a battery tender or the battery will likely be marginal by the time you get back. No beer needed. We owe you far more than a little bit of bike work! Nice blog by the way...
1st ... THANK YOU 2nd ... All the good karma my wife and I can generate for a safe return home for you and everyone "over there". 3rd ... If you bike needs haven't already been taken care of, I'll gladly make sure they are. Excellent blog - I'm forwarding to everyone I know that seems to "disconnected, brain-less, clue-less" with what's going on in the world. Take care, Ken & Vickey Resner Longmont, CO
Thanks for your service. I'm near Southlands, if you or your wife need anything while your deployed drop me a PM. Get home safe!
I'll bet you already have help, but all I do on my bike for long term storage is just add some Stabil to the tank and run it into the carb. Much gratitude for your service in the foreign hills and by the way, I read your blog and loved it. Will check in often to see how things go. I am very interested in Afghanistan and have read several books on the situation there since 1989. Thanks for your service.
I'm nowhere close to you or your bike................. But I can not resist the opportunity to say thanks to you..........and make it home safe and whole....
Holy Crap! Me and MaloryII have something in common! Although I will be in the Springs in 3 weeks on leave. So I can check on my bike and even though I'm gonna bust your balls if you haven't found someone by the 31 of Dec let me know. I should be back to COS by ( fingers crossed) the 8 of jan.
Is it getting done? If not I can help with it right after X-mass. I'm mostly out of town until then. anything else you need, post up and we'll try to get it done.
Hey guys, thanks for all the offers of help and support! I appreciate it -- we all do, knowing there are kind citizens looking out for us back home. I got a bunch of PMs and just replied to this first one and looks like I have something lined up. So no offense if I didn't respond. Thanks again.