RTW with Noah on a KTM 690 - Page 64

Yokomo · 10-25-2012, 01:22 PM

It looks like its the enduro trailstand made right here in KS.

http://www.endurostar.com/

RoninMoto · 10-25-2012, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Yokomo

It looks like its the enduro trailstand made right here in KS.

http://www.endurostar.com/

Correctomundo.

goosecreek · 10-26-2012, 05:59 AM

Wow Noah I would not be able to sleep at night knowing I had a to ride like that everyday
It looks like a enduro star http://www.endurostar.com/ I have one and it works great.

braindigitalis · 10-26-2012, 06:01 AM

Been following this RR from day one, and i am hooked! Please keep the pics coming, can't wait to see where you go next!

Katoom119 · 10-26-2012, 06:59 AM

Just caught up with this and so far I'm amazed and jealous all at once.

On the rear flat: do you have the valve stem nut cranked all the way down to the rim? If so, back it out a half dozen turns or so. When you rolled on the gas in that tunnel you likely spun the tire on the rim, taking the tube with it, and if the nut was tight on the rim that's what pulled the valve stem out. If you leave some space the stem will go so far and lock at a 30* angle, so you'll have some wiggle room before it rips out. Done it on my dirt bikes for years, the nut just keeps the stem from disappearing inside the rim.

Hope you're having a great time in Morocco!

RhinoVonHawkrider · 10-26-2012, 07:49 AM

Wow O Wow

As stated great pics, keep em coming

Salaam

MrGoldfish · 10-26-2012, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by RoninMoto

Correctomundo.

Now that you guys remind me, I have seen one of those before online when I was contemplating a center stand. I thought it looked like a bit of a hassle so I didn't go for it. Anyone else on here use them that has some input on them? I think the center stand is great, but it drags every once in while due to the fact that I don't have as much ground clearance anymore on my KLR. What do you guys think?

fastlane1 · 10-26-2012, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Katoom119

On the rear flat: do you have the valve stem nut cranked all the way down to the rim? If so, back it out a half dozen turns or so. .... the nut just keeps the stem from disappearing inside the rim.

Hi Noah, Good idea to loosen the stem nut but, just as importantly- Do you have Rim Locks installed? They clamp the tire to the rim and may stop your tube stem ripping out again and are very necessary when the tire pressure is reduced to prevent the tire rotating on the rim! They are not expensive and will save the pain of road side tire tube replacement.

Loving the photo's by the way, and also my NEX 5N that I got after playing with yours - you have a great eye for the right photo - now I need to ride with you again!

RoninMoto · 10-26-2012, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by fastlane1

Hi Noah, Good idea to loosen the stem nut but, just as importantly- Do you have Rim Locks installed? They clamp the tire to the rim and may stop your tube stem ripping out again and are very necessary when the tire pressure is reduced to prevent the tire rotating on the rim! They are not expensive and will save the pain of road side tire tube replacement.

I always keep the nut loosened. I don't like a rim lock because they will vibrate your teeth out on the road. near impossible to balance.

MeinMotorrad · 10-26-2012, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by RoninMoto

I always keep the nut loosened. I don't like a rim lock because they will vibrate your teeth out on the road. near impossible to balance.

If you're not using Slime or similar you could try Dyna Beads with rim locks. The beads will balance the wheels. I've used them on other bikes and they worked (didn't use them with rim locks though, so vibes might still be a problem).

Katoom119 · 10-26-2012, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by RoninMoto

I always keep the nut loosened.

I figured you did but just wanted to throw that out there just in case.

Liebchen & Izzy · 10-30-2012, 10:54 AM

I know it's a lot of work and time to post but I would like you to know how inspiring this report has been for me. And entertaining now that its winter here in the north land. I can't wait to see North Africa

RoninMoto · 10-30-2012, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Liebchen & Izzy

I know it's a lot of work and time to post but I would like you to know how inspiring this report has been for me. And entertaining now that its winter here in the north land. I can't wait to see North Africa

Thanks man. We are in the Sahara. HUGE sand storm going on right now. I am not sure how we have Wifi but i'm not complaining. Morocco is crazy. That is the only way I can explain it. The riding reminds me a lot of the Mojave desert/Death valley.

Uller · 10-30-2012, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by MrGoldfish

Now that you guys remind me, I have seen one of those before online when I was contemplating a center stand. I thought it looked like a bit of a hassle so I didn't go for it. Anyone else on here use them that has some input on them? I think the center stand is great, but it drags every once in while due to the fact that I don't have as much ground clearance anymore on my KLR. What do you guys think?

Mr. Goldfish, take a look at the following thread. It is the vendor thread for the Enduro Star and has all the info you need.

http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=538235

Quote:

Originally Posted by MeinMotorrad

If you're not using Slime or similar you could try Dyna Beads with rim locks. The beads will balance the wheels. I've used them on other bikes and they worked (didn't use them with rim locks though, so vibes might still be a problem).

I have tried to balance out a rimlock with a tube of DynaBeads. It doesn't work. The rimlock is just too heavy.

The only way I have found to balance out a rimlock is with another rimlock 180 from the first one and then a little added weight for the valve stem.

Noah, Italy looks fantastic. Hope you enjoy the desert and don't have to venture very far to find Ms. Morocco for your signature.

CordR · 10-31-2012, 10:57 AM

Hey Noah,

Congrats on living the dream and pushing on in the face of adversity. A lot has happend in the months since you passed through Vancouver.

Hope you are having a blast in Morocco.

Thank you for the Italy pics. It's a side of the country that I doubt many have seen before.

Looking forward to more updates.

Cord

10-25-2012, 01:22 PM	#946
Yokomo Gorilla Adventurer Joined: Sep 2008 Location: The Little Apple Oddometer: 1,975	It looks like its the enduro trailstand made right here in KS. http://www.endurostar.com/ __________________ bikes

10-26-2012, 05:59 AM	#948
goosecreek down but not out Joined: May 2010 Location: dreaming of a ride Oddometer: 1,367	Wow Noah I would not be able to sleep at night knowing I had a to ride like that everyday It looks like a enduro star http://www.endurostar.com/ I have one and it works great. __________________ Ride to Shoot http://www.advrider.com/forums/showt...6#post21540806

10-26-2012, 06:01 AM	#949
braindigitalis Wet weather sucks! Joined: Apr 2012 Location: Mansfield, UK Oddometer: 64	Been following this RR from day one, and i am hooked! Please keep the pics coming, can't wait to see where you go next! __________________ 2012 Peugeot Tweet 125RS Brainbox Productions - My website Photography from rides and other journeys!

10-26-2012, 06:59 AM	#950
Katoom119 Mmmm....Orange Kool-aid Joined: Jun 2007 Location: Charlotte School of Law Library..... Oddometer: 1,557	Just caught up with this and so far I'm amazed and jealous all at once. On the rear flat: do you have the valve stem nut cranked all the way down to the rim? If so, back it out a half dozen turns or so. When you rolled on the gas in that tunnel you likely spun the tire on the rim, taking the tube with it, and if the nut was tight on the rim that's what pulled the valve stem out. If you leave some space the stem will go so far and lock at a 30* angle, so you'll have some wiggle room before it rips out. Done it on my dirt bikes for years, the nut just keeps the stem from disappearing inside the rim. Hope you're having a great time in Morocco! __________________ 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

10-26-2012, 07:49 AM	#951
RhinoVonHawkrider Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2009 Location: Eastern Pa Oddometer: 458	Wow O Wow As stated great pics, keep em coming Salaam __________________ AVO - R.I.P. "He said, Son, remember where U came From" - LOA Until the colour of a man's skin - Is of no more significance than the colour of his eyes -Me say war RNM http://www.greenenergysports.com/

10-30-2012, 10:54 AM	#957
Liebchen & Izzy Adventurer Joined: Jun 2011 Location: Alaska, Don't ride naked it's cold. Oddometer: 73	Wow I know it's a lot of work and time to post but I would like you to know how inspiring this report has been for me. And entertaining now that its winter here in the north land. I can't wait to see North Africa __________________ Liebchen & Izzy Ridin' Alaska BMW F650GS Twin & 1200 GS(sold)now a 990ADV :) There are no bad roads... just bad bikes.

10-31-2012, 10:57 AM	#960
CordR Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Mar 2010 Location: Vancouver, BC Oddometer: 436	Hey Noah, Congrats on living the dream and pushing on in the face of adversity. A lot has happend in the months since you passed through Vancouver. Hope you are having a blast in Morocco. Thank you for the Italy pics. It's a side of the country that I doubt many have seen before. Looking forward to more updates. Cord

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