What Did You Do To Your KTM Today? - Page 203

1Buffalo · 06-30-2011, 06:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rtadlock

The mirrors are ever so slightly convex, so you get a good wide view, but not so much that you can't see very far or there's distortion. IMO, they are the perfect mix of wide view vs. distance view. I can take a quick peek and see my girlfriend behind me (as well as approaching cars at a light) and she rides about one to two car lengths behind me. I only have one mirror on, but I just sent out for another one, because I don't think one is enough for people that ride a lot on the road (or maybe I just feel more comfy with two mirrors). I noticed if I was riding with my hand off the bar, there was enough vibration to make it a little difficult to see, but with my hand on the bar, it was perfectly still even at 75mph. The mirror stayed exactly put the entire day of off road and highway riding. Over all, I'm extremely happy with the setup. With the threaded inserts, the hand guards are firmly planted and I just think they look so good on the bike.

Could not agree more. Mine should be on my doorstep tonight or tomorrow and I can't wait to install them. Paul's great to deal with, very accomodating and patient.

BTW, I think Paul also sells a set of bar weights if vibration is still an issue at, oh say 100MPH through the woops!

Cheers!

DeeGee · 06-30-2011, 08:44 PM

Just finished my nightshift ready for the ride home and I thought the rear looked a bit low

I gave the tyre a kick and the softness confirmed my thoughts!

That's the third puncture in as many weeks! I think I've finally caught Pyndon up with the puncture count now!

plumbtired · 06-30-2011, 09:49 PM

UPS dropped yesterday mounted them up today. EVO rack with Pelican 1550's. Parted out for less than Caribou system, took 2 days to get the cases and 3 weeks for the racks to arrive.

The Bigfella · 06-30-2011, 10:40 PM

I painted the 950se... sort of

Well, it matches the HDB guards, eh?

I mentioned over in the 950se "quick questions" thread that I reckon I can solve the subframe cracking problem.... by using a replacement carbon fibre part to replace the plastic shield. I can't do that without a mould... so this is the start. Well, removing the stickers and lots of polishing, etc was the start. The damn mould release was playing up and I did it four damn times before I was happy.

... and in a repost from the quick questions thread... this is where the modifications will start. The circled part will have to take all the load from the rack when I finish this.

and I want it on these parts of the subframe... not the pissy extension at the back (the bits that crack... it was designed to take the passenger grab rail, not a load)

In the short term I'm pissing off the grab rails (woo hoo another 650 grams of weight gone)... and for my SE Asia trip on this bike, I'll probably hack off the rear section of the fairing piece and go for strength over looks.

Oh yeah....

Here's the new dash / light mounts, which is why the wiring is everywhere

Alleycatdad · 07-01-2011, 12:20 PM

1st 2500 miles ride report; Fort Rock National Dualsport:

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=702919

sillbeer · 07-01-2011, 06:31 PM

Got a Wolf Tail bag yesterday. Looks like it'll be a good addition.

-Destin

KatoomDownUnder · 07-01-2011, 08:52 PM

New chain and sprockets went on today

26800km on originals so I'm fairly happy with that

Went with a 17 45 combo from KTM Twins and I've really noticed a difference in the torque. And it now launches off the line like a cat with a cracker up it's arse

KatoomDownUnder · 07-01-2011, 08:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Bigfella

Oh yeah....

Here's the new dash / light mounts, which is why the wiring is everywhere

Nice work there Ian

The Bigfella · 07-01-2011, 09:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KatoomDownUnder

New chain and sprockets went on today

26800km on originals so I'm fairly happy with that

Went with a 17 45 combo from KTM Twins and I've really noticed a difference in the torque. And it now launches off the line like a cat with a cracker up it's arse

Geez mate... I've just gone from a 17/45 setup to a 16/47 in the vain hope that I can keep up with you. Mine haven't arrived yet.... got mine being made by Chaingang.

veetwo _tls · 07-01-2011, 09:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Qwik

I drag mine frequently. Much more with the Conti's than I did with the Scorps.

1 up front is equal to 2.87 in back

i was waiting for someone to post the exact ratio

i knew what the correct ratio was but i was trying not to get to technical & confusing.
it's easier just to say +1 = 3T rear because it's close enough to 3T.

maybe i should try order a 15.13T dive sprocket

SE Steve · 07-01-2011, 09:53 PM

I just added these wheels to my 950 SE

SE Steve · 07-01-2011, 09:55 PM

Close up of the front wheel.

SE Steve · 07-01-2011, 09:59 PM

Rear wheel

1WD · 07-01-2011, 11:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SE Steve

Rear wheel

Nice rims! What width is your rear rim?

KatoomDownUnder · 07-02-2011, 03:52 AM

Just finished the clutch switch bypass. Spent more time taking fairings off and on than the actual bypass lol.

06-30-2011, 08:44 PM	#3032
DeeGee ^OP I'm a Yorkshireman thanoz Joined: Jan 2008 Location: Up North In The UK! Oddometer: 1,767	Boom! Just finished my nightshift ready for the ride home and I thought the rear looked a bit low I gave the tyre a kick and the softness confirmed my thoughts! That's the third puncture in as many weeks! I think I've finally caught Pyndon up with the puncture count now! __________________ Where It All Began Our First 2 Wheeled Euro Trip/Honeymoon WWII Normandy Memorial and Beaches Tour 2008 European RR 17 countries 18 days Poland, Auschwitz 2011 Moroccan Adventure 2012

06-30-2011, 09:49 PM	#3033
plumbtired plunging into the farkle Joined: Apr 2008 Location: Slo Cal Oddometer: 184	SW Mo's with Peli's! UPS dropped yesterday mounted them up today. EVO rack with Pelican 1550's. Parted out for less than Caribou system, took 2 days to get the cases and 3 weeks for the racks to arrive. __________________ RidnChina If they all worked right I'd be retired 08 990 98 DR plumbtired screwed with this post 06-30-2011 at 10:10 PM

06-30-2011, 10:40 PM	#3034
The Bigfella Big Adventurer Joined: Apr 2010 Location: Dooral Dooral, Eastern Oz Oddometer: 1,790	I painted the 950se... sort of Well, it matches the HDB guards, eh? I mentioned over in the 950se "quick questions" thread that I reckon I can solve the subframe cracking problem.... by using a replacement carbon fibre part to replace the plastic shield. I can't do that without a mould... so this is the start. Well, removing the stickers and lots of polishing, etc was the start. The damn mould release was playing up and I did it four damn times before I was happy. ... and in a repost from the quick questions thread... this is where the modifications will start. The circled part will have to take all the load from the rack when I finish this. and I want it on these parts of the subframe... not the pissy extension at the back (the bits that crack... it was designed to take the passenger grab rail, not a load) In the short term I'm pissing off the grab rails (woo hoo another 650 grams of weight gone)... and for my SE Asia trip on this bike, I'll probably hack off the rear section of the fairing piece and go for strength over looks. Oh yeah.... Here's the new dash / light mounts, which is why the wiring is everywhere __________________ A man should only do the work that is required of him. To do more is a form of greed. The Bigfella screwed with this post 06-30-2011 at 10:48 PM

07-01-2011, 12:20 PM	#3035
Alleycatdad Unbunch yer panties! Joined: Feb 2008 Location: True Norcal, not that Bay Area/Sacto Crap... Oddometer: 1,115	1st 2500 miles ride report; Fort Rock National Dualsport: http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=702919 __________________ When in doubt, PIN IT! It may not help, but it'll sure end the suspense... Wretched Exce$$ See ADVr's around the world-ADV spotwalla page Riding Wretched Wretched Passes Bad decisions make good stories.

07-01-2011, 06:31 PM	#3036
sillbeer n00berific Joined: Mar 2009 Location: West Point, UT Oddometer: 97	Wolfman Wolf Tail bag. Got a Wolf Tail bag yesterday. Looks like it'll be a good addition. -Destin Attached Images

07-01-2011, 08:52 PM	#3037
KatoomDownUnder Safer off a horse than on Joined: Feb 2006 Location: North of the Parramatta river Oddometer: 948	New chain and sprockets went on today 26800km on originals so I'm fairly happy with that Went with a 17 45 combo from KTM Twins and I've really noticed a difference in the torque. And it now launches off the line like a cat with a cracker up it's arse __________________ Na cnuic tha lomnochd 's tha duilleach Foghair mar bhrat air la\r, am fearann caillte dan tug na seo\id ud gra\dh, a sheas an aghaidh feachd uailleil Iomhair 's a ruaig e dhachaigh air chaochladh smaoin You're not drunk if you can lie on the floor without holding on.

07-01-2011, 09:53 PM	#3041
SE Steve Super Noob Joined: May 2011 Location: So Cal Oddometer: 99	950 SE Super Moto !!!!! I just added these wheels to my 950 SE Attached Images

07-01-2011, 09:55 PM	#3042
SE Steve Super Noob Joined: May 2011 Location: So Cal Oddometer: 99	Close up of the front wheel. Attached Images

07-01-2011, 09:59 PM	#3043
SE Steve Super Noob Joined: May 2011 Location: So Cal Oddometer: 99	Rear wheel Attached Images

07-02-2011, 03:52 AM	#3045
KatoomDownUnder Safer off a horse than on Joined: Feb 2006 Location: North of the Parramatta river Oddometer: 948	Just finished the clutch switch bypass. Spent more time taking fairings off and on than the actual bypass lol. __________________ Na cnuic tha lomnochd 's tha duilleach Foghair mar bhrat air la\r, am fearann caillte dan tug na seo\id ud gra\dh, a sheas an aghaidh feachd uailleil Iomhair 's a ruaig e dhachaigh air chaochladh smaoin You're not drunk if you can lie on the floor without holding on.

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