What Did You Do To Your KTM Today? - Page 483

Katoom119 · 02-02-2013, 06:33 PM

CJ has already saved my engine once. The clutch cover was the best mod ever: KatoomWife got it for me AND installed it.

Cuse · 02-02-2013, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Katoom119

CJ has already saved my engine once. The clutch cover was the best mod ever: KatoomWife got it for me AND installed it.

How do I get on that program?

Katoom119 · 02-02-2013, 07:46 PM

Marry a badass.

amanlikemike · 02-02-2013, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Katoom119

Marry a badass.

+ 1,000,000 on that.

Cuse · 02-03-2013, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Katoom119

Marry a badass.

I'm gonna have to work on that. Mine encourages me to buy whatever I want for the bike but has never installed anything for me. If I could get her to do that I'd have more time to drink. Good on you.

StevefrmGV · 02-03-2013, 09:01 PM

Doing a major tune up and cosmetic upgrade. Can you say Crispi Design?

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Stay tuned for more to come

spencergt66 · 02-03-2013, 09:08 PM

Finally fixed that small yet annoying oil leak... And installed new front txc 80

MotoTex · 02-04-2013, 07:42 AM

Installed the forks after getting tuned Pro Action valves and a rebuild from the Pro Action suspension franchise at my local KTM dealer in Austin. The difference in the ride was noticeable immediately. The front is plush and planted now, while smoothing out the little bumps. It dives much less and in a more controlled fashion at stops and when entering turns at speed. Simply love the way it feels now, as if I am even more a part of the bike.

Also, while I had it apart I reverted back to the OEM front fender from the tall one that was installed when I bought the bike two years ago. This is in preparation for the upcoming Texas Summer and I am hoping that the airflow to the radiator will be improved.

Lastly, a little brake line work. I cut the stiffening plastic from the two brake lines that went to either side of the tall fender (MX style), and rerouted them so they now flex between the lower triple clamp and the OEM fender. Put a couple of rubber coated clamps on the lower tree to route the lines through. At a glance, I should be able to use this arrangement with either fender installed

I left the speedo wire as is, running straight up the fork leg through the guide, rather than try to strip the stiffening plastic off and damage the wire in the process.

Anyway, I am happy with the looks and the functional changes. The cockpit is a lot neater without having two brake lines moving up and down when I ride.

DirtJack · 02-04-2013, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by MotoTex

Installed the forks after getting tuned Pro Action valves and a rebuild from the Pro Action suspension franchise at my local KTM dealer in Austin. The difference in the ride was noticeable immediately. The front is plush and planted now, while smoothing out the little bumps. It dives much less and in a more controlled fashion at stops and when entering turns at speed. Simply love the way it feels now, as if I am even more a part of the bike.

Spring change? If so, what tension? Hadn't thought of using that shop for suspension work, it would save shipping costs for me.

MotoTex · 02-04-2013, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by DirtJack

Spring change? If so, what tension? Hadn't thought of using that shop for suspension work, it would save shipping costs for me.

The previous owner had already upgraded the spring and I was able to set correct sag with it, so didn't have to change that.

I did get a complete rebuild with seals, bushings, fluid, etc. and they had to replace one component that had frozen/corroded into place. Got out for about $420.00. Would have otherwise been about $370.00 for the rebuild with custom valves and seals/bushings/oil.

The Pro Action folks have apparently been in the suspension game for 35 years and have a bunch of shops scattered all over. I couldn't find much information about them in searches, but a call to their headquarters in PA left me feeling that they were well versed and that they supported their network with specs for lots of bike/rider/style combinations. I was told they had done ten or so of 950/990s in the past year or two nationwide, and now had the data for dialing it in.

amanlikemike · 02-04-2013, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by StevefrmGV

Doing a major tune up and cosmetic upgrade. Can you say Crispi Design?

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Stay tuned for more to come

Yup! Do it - you won't regret it.

DirtJack · 02-04-2013, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by MotoTex

The previous owner had already upgraded the spring and I was able to set correct sag with it, so didn't have to change that.

I did get a complete rebuild with seals, bushings, fluid, etc. and they had to replace one component that had frozen/corroded into place. Got out for about $420.00. Would have otherwise been about $370.00 for the rebuild with custom valves and seals/bushings/oil.

The Pro Action folks have apparently been in the suspension game for 35 years and have a bunch of shops scattered all over. I couldn't find much information about them in searches, but a call to their headquarters in PA left me feeling that they were well versed and that they supported their network with specs for lots of bike/rider/style combinations. I was told they had done ten or so of 950/990s in the past year or two nationwide, and now had the data for dialing it in.

Good info. Thanks, Moto. I'll talk to Tom about this the next time I'm up there.

FakeName · 02-04-2013, 03:07 PM

What did I do to it?

Thrashed it around on a moto track. Kept the bags and GPSs on for the full effect.

amanlikemike · 02-04-2013, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by FakeName

What did I do to it?

Thrashed it around on a moto track. Kept the bags and GPSs on for the full effect.

FakeName · 02-04-2013, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by amanlikemike

One of the local motocross guys said,"500lbs? That's like riding TWO bikes out there".

02-02-2013, 06:33 PM	#7231
Katoom119 Mmmm....Orange Kool-aid Joined: Jun 2007 Location: Charlotte School of Law Library..... Oddometer: 1,532	CJ has already saved my engine once. The clutch cover was the best mod ever: KatoomWife got it for me AND installed it. __________________ Those who dance are considered crazy by those who do not hear the music. I am not the same having seen the moon shine on the other side of the world. - Radmacher 5 Cylinders vs. Moab..........My East Tennessee

02-02-2013, 07:46 PM	#7233
Katoom119 Mmmm....Orange Kool-aid Joined: Jun 2007 Location: Charlotte School of Law Library..... Oddometer: 1,532	Marry a badass. __________________ Those who dance are considered crazy by those who do not hear the music. I am not the same having seen the moon shine on the other side of the world. - Radmacher 5 Cylinders vs. Moab..........My East Tennessee

02-03-2013, 09:01 PM	#7236
StevefrmGV MotoBro's RetroCycle's Joined: May 2008 Location: Nor Cal. Oddometer: 318	The Trasformation Begins Doing a major tune up and cosmetic upgrade. Can you say Crispi Design? [IMG]<a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/M2DzfwYdtVt4b2RlPol4GqELbjihFUWMMpUca_t08WQ?feat=e mbedwebsite"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-xj1ttPv4qkU/UQ89x33zNlI/AAAAAAAADZw/9WM8QTcDpZc/s800/P1000887.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a>[/IMG]] <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/nkZveor37OTw2zVwmHcxyqELbjihFUWMMpUca_t08WQ?feat=e mbedwebsite"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-F2kgYf617V4/UQ895qdX7kI/AAAAAAAADaA/RWjY9BOLxTU/s800/P1000889.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a> Stay tuned for more to come __________________ "The Road goes on Forever and the Party Never Ends" REK

02-04-2013, 07:42 AM	#7238
MotoTex Miles of Smiles Joined: Jul 2009 Location: Tool Shed Oddometer: 663	Installed the forks after getting tuned Pro Action valves and a rebuild from the Pro Action suspension franchise at my local KTM dealer in Austin. The difference in the ride was noticeable immediately. The front is plush and planted now, while smoothing out the little bumps. It dives much less and in a more controlled fashion at stops and when entering turns at speed. Simply love the way it feels now, as if I am even more a part of the bike. Also, while I had it apart I reverted back to the OEM front fender from the tall one that was installed when I bought the bike two years ago. This is in preparation for the upcoming Texas Summer and I am hoping that the airflow to the radiator will be improved. Lastly, a little brake line work. I cut the stiffening plastic from the two brake lines that went to either side of the tall fender (MX style), and rerouted them so they now flex between the lower triple clamp and the OEM fender. Put a couple of rubber coated clamps on the lower tree to route the lines through. At a glance, I should be able to use this arrangement with either fender installed I left the speedo wire as is, running straight up the fork leg through the guide, rather than try to strip the stiffening plastic off and damage the wire in the process. Anyway, I am happy with the looks and the functional changes. The cockpit is a lot neater without having two brake lines moving up and down when I ride. __________________ 13 TRIUMPH TIGER 800XC . . the new kitty in the litterbox 04 KTM 950 Adventure . . . . Farkelization Completed - soon to be up for adoption 00 SUZUKI DRZ-400E. . . . . . DS Plated

02-04-2013, 03:07 PM	#7243
FakeName Wile E Coyote SuperGenius Joined: Jan 2007 Location: SanDiego Oddometer: 1,163	What did I do to it? Thrashed it around on a moto track. Kept the bags and GPSs on for the full effect. __________________ ADVdiscount Motorcycle Product Photography 2011 White 990 Adv R 2003 565exc

02-03-2013, 09:08 PM	#7237
spencergt66 Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2011 Location: Seattle WA Oddometer: 376	Finally fixed that small yet annoying oil leak... And installed new front txc 80

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