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Started by Monsterlover, November 20, 2011, 06:35:04 PM

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The Architect

#1245
February 25, 2014, 05:42:16 AM
Quote from: Monsterlover on February 24, 2014, 02:58:41 PM
Just buy a new pilot jet and don't bother cleaning the old one.

It will start much easier then.

You're right.  I just don't have the patience right now.  So I called a local dealer and had them pick it up. 

Monsterlover

#1246
February 25, 2014, 06:12:46 PM
As long as it runs come springtime (June for you ;D )

Seriously though, I've been able to keep pilot jets in great working order by draining the carb bowl after each ride or at the least if its going to sit more than a week. I drain it into a small gas can and pour it back into the tank ;D
"The Vincent was like a bullet that went straight; the Ducati is like the magic bullet in Dallas that went sideways and hit JFK and the Governor of Texas at the same time."--HST    **"A man who works with his hands is a laborer.  A man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman.  A man who works with his hands, brains, and heart is an artist."  -Louis Nizer**

The Architect

#1247
February 26, 2014, 05:03:19 AM
Thanks Kevin! 

DarkMonster620

#1248
February 26, 2014, 04:17:02 PM
Carlos
I said I was smart, never that I had my shit together
Quote from: ducatiz on March 27, 2014, 08:34:34 AM
Ducati is the pretty girl that can't walk in heels without stumbling. I still love her.
"When you have eliminated all which is impossible, then whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth."

Buckethead

#1249
February 26, 2014, 05:01:50 PM Last Edit: February 26, 2014, 05:05:29 PM by Buckethead
I'm thinking a second front brake disk might not be such a bad idea.

Also:

Quote from: Jester on April 11, 2013, 07:29:35 AM
I can't wait until Marquez gets on his level and makes Jorge trip on his tampon string. 

DRKWNG

#1250
February 26, 2014, 05:51:49 PM
And the sugar fountain fairy swore so hard when she came to super-size that stale hope soybean; liiiike a homeless German woman. Who is this super-sizing spirit-crushing femme? And tell her I'll break a tree root up in her shrimp.

Being faster than you thought possible…it feels good. No, screw thatâ€"it feels like shotgunning a gallon of adrenaline and chasing it with an all-night orgy aboard a burning Viking boat.

kopfjäger

#1251
March 02, 2014, 09:30:12 PM
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The Architect

#1252
March 04, 2014, 04:24:29 PM
 [bang] [bang] [bang] [bang]

So the KTM dealer cleaned out the carb.  The pilot jet was clogged.

But they couldn't get the bike to run.  It would only backfire?  Valve clearances checked out.  KTM recommend they look at the timing.  Sure enough there was the problem.  Unfortunately the problem was more than expected.  The key on the crank shaft was ruined, a few teeth were missing on the starter and the starter clutch is on it's last leg.  Seems like a lot of damage for 3,000 miles.


625 smc5 by anzalone22, on Flickr


625 smc4 by anzalone22, on Flickr


625 smc 2 by anzalone22, on Flickr

Guess who's not happy?  I've started a claim with paypal.  When I notified the previous owner he thought the bike wasn't starting because the carb needed some adjusting to our elevation.

I'm having a hard time believing this bike ran well, was picked up by the shipper in Austin, delivered to me and the crank key was ruined during shipping. 

Monsterlover

#1253
March 04, 2014, 05:22:23 PM
:o
"The Vincent was like a bullet that went straight; the Ducati is like the magic bullet in Dallas that went sideways and hit JFK and the Governor of Texas at the same time."--HST    **"A man who works with his hands is a laborer.  A man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman.  A man who works with his hands, brains, and heart is an artist."  -Louis Nizer**

DanTheMan

#1254
March 04, 2014, 07:03:36 PM
Bum deal. will paypal protect you from something like this?
2008 KTM 690 SMC
2006 749 Dark- Sold
2003 M630ie Dark - Sold
2003 CRF175F
1999 Minsk 125 2T - Bought in Hanoi sold in Bangkok
1994 Ninja EX250 - Sold- AFM #692 - Retired
1996 Honda CR125R - Sold

Slide Panda

#1255
March 05, 2014, 05:33:39 AM
What a bummer!

Hope justice prevails... or at least you get most of your cash back
-Throttle's on the right, so are the brakes.  Good luck.
- '00 M900S with all the farkles
- '08 KTM 690 StupidMoto
- '07 Triumph 675 Track bike.

KnightofNi

#1256
March 05, 2014, 08:39:51 PM
Quote from: The Mad King Pepe' on February 23, 2014, 05:42:00 AM
There's a model with the compressor split from the horn: http://screaming-banshee.com/banshee-horn-warning-system/full-split-screamer-black-version-3.html

And if that doesn't work for you, get the chromed one and leave it in plain sight: http://screaming-banshee.com/banshee-horn-warning-system/full-banshee-horn-system-chrome-horn-3.html  [laugh]


As for Orange-related news: the 450 Ralley Replica is for sale to anyone with 24.000 Euro burning a hole in their pockets. [evil] http://www.ktm.com/news-events/news/all/details/ktms-rally-replica-bike-available-to-order-1.html



[drool] [drool] [drool]

Sploosh

Someone bring me one of those, please
Life, alas is very drear. Up with the glass and down with the beer!
Quote from: RB on September 09, 2009, 05:31:47 AM
Seriously, when i am 800years old i want to rock like Lemmy! it is a religion that requires lots of determination, drugs, and Marshall stacks.

now with clavicle of steel (stainless) wrist o' steel (11/2011)

ChrisK

#1257
March 13, 2014, 07:08:21 AM
1998 M900
2007 CBR600RR Track Bike
1982 Virago 920 Cafe/Fighter Project
1980 Lambretta Moped
Supra Boats enthusiast

"There is no minimum."  - some guy.

The Mad King Pepe'

#1258
March 13, 2014, 08:17:36 AM Last Edit: March 13, 2014, 06:11:42 PM by The Mad King Pepe'
Quote from: ChrisK on March 13, 2014, 07:08:21 AM

www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWIZfYQhgMc

It's not the bike, it's the rider. He could probably do that on a GoldWing!   [laugh]

On the other side, I probably couldn't do that on a 125 Enduro.   :'(
First they came for the Socialists, and I did not speak out-- Because I was not a Socialist.
Then they came for the Trade Unionists, and I did not speak out-- Because I was not a Trade Unionist.
Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out-- Because I was not a Jew.
Then they came for me--and there was no one left to speak for me.

Monsterlover

#1259
March 13, 2014, 05:44:59 PM
That's awesome.

I really dig the 1190.
"The Vincent was like a bullet that went straight; the Ducati is like the magic bullet in Dallas that went sideways and hit JFK and the Governor of Texas at the same time."--HST    **"A man who works with his hands is a laborer.  A man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman.  A man who works with his hands, brains, and heart is an artist."  -Louis Nizer**
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