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

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MendoDave

#1260
March 13, 2014, 06:17:22 PM
Quote from: ChrisK on March 13, 2014, 07:08:21 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWIZfYQhgMc#t=125

I can do that stuff on a smaller (Lighter) bike. Or at least I used to be able to do that stuff, its been a long time. That thing is just too big for me. Back in the day I came to the conclusion that the CR 480/500 was too much for woods riding. Traction was broken too easily and would cost drive up steep hills and at other inopportune times. The 250/350 range was the sweet spot. Of course those were 2 strokes, so I would think that modern 450/500 4 strokes would be good. Never really had one out in the woods.

That thing he's riding is an 1100 I think? I know it must have plenty of girth and weight. Well anyway if he can ride it then good for him but its not my thing.

This is pretty much my thing.

Honda CRF450x Trail Riding

Slide Panda

#1261
March 13, 2014, 06:31:40 PM
Quote from: Mendo Dave on March 13, 2014, 06:17:22 PM
That thing he's riding is an 1100 I think? I know it must have plenty of girth and weight. Well anyway if he can ride it then good for him but its not my thing.

1190
-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.

Monsterlover

#1262
March 13, 2014, 06:58:58 PM
1190 cc's of make the beast with two backs yeah!
"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**

kopfjäger

#1263
March 13, 2014, 07:11:31 PM
Quote from: Monsterlover on March 13, 2014, 06:58:58 PM
1190 cc's of make the beast with two backs yeah!

[evil]
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kopfjäger

#1264
March 17, 2014, 08:28:26 PM Last Edit: March 17, 2014, 08:30:13 PM by kopfjäger
Ryan won Pro Singles at Daytona last week on his KTM.  [evil]


http://youtu.be/OwCNtoy4G1A
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The Mad King Pepe'

#1265
March 20, 2014, 07:00:43 AM
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.

Slide Panda

#1266
March 20, 2014, 07:21:20 AM
Oh! Hello garage clock

Does it go Braaap braap or Brinnning ggrrrring! at noon though?
-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.

Monsterlover

#1267
March 20, 2014, 07:06:22 PM
Quote from: The Orange Architect on 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. 

So what's the word, Frank?
"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**

Speeddog

#1268
March 20, 2014, 10:58:10 PM
Oddly enough, I've had my hands on a 990 SMT for a bit of work, first KTM for me.

Refreshing, as the folks who designed it seem to have spent a bit of time actually working on it.
It really shows.

As opposed to the folks who have designed the later model Ducs.
Who seemed to have spent a lot of time on the assembly line, which is all well and good.
But they've thrown the service/repair folks under the bus.
- - - - - Valley Desmo Service - - - - -
Reseda, CA
(951) 640-8908

~~~ "We've rearranged the deck chairs, refilled the champagne glasses, and the band sounds great. This is fine." - Alberto Puig ~~~

The Architect

#1269
March 21, 2014, 03:12:26 AM
Quote from: Monsterlover on March 20, 2014, 07:06:22 PM
So what's the word, Frank?

All the parts are in and the bike is being put back together. It's going a little slower than usual because the dealer also works on snow mobiles.   Snow mobilers are having a good season.   And I'm in no rush.  We received another 8" of wet snow yesterday.

PayPal stepped up and is covering the cost of the repair.

ungeheuer

#1270
March 21, 2014, 03:20:21 AM
Quote from: The Orange Architect on March 21, 2014, 03:12:26 AM
PayPal stepped up and is covering the cost of the repair.
I'm pleasantly surprised.  That is good news Frank  [thumbsup]
Ducati 1100S Monster + Ducati 1260ST Multistrada + Moto Guzzi Griso 1200SE


Previously: Ducati1200SMultistradaDucatiMonster696DucatiSD900MotoMorini31/2

Monsterlover

#1271
March 21, 2014, 04:22:27 AM
That is good news.

Want me to mail the seller some cat fur?
"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**

zooom

#1272
March 21, 2014, 05:05:14 AM
Quote from: Speeddog on March 20, 2014, 10:58:10 PM
Oddly enough, I've had my hands on a 990 SMT for a bit of work, first KTM for me.

Refreshing, as the folks who designed it seem to have spent a bit of time actually working on it.
It really shows.

As opposed to the folks who have designed the later model Ducs.
Who seemed to have spent a lot of time on the assembly line, which is all well and good.
But they've thrown the service/repair folks under the bus.


HENCE why I am loving my SM-T moreso than my Gran Canyon and interesting in selling my Cagiva...and not looking to sell it for a lot of money, but not give it away either....
99 Cagiva Gran Canyon-"FOR SALE", PM for details.
98 Monster 900(trackpregnant dog-soon to be made my Fiancee's upgrade streetbike)
2010 KTM 990 SM-T

MadDuck

#1273
March 21, 2014, 09:37:13 AM
Quote from: Speeddog on March 20, 2014, 10:58:10 PM

Refreshing, as the folks who designed it seem to have spent a bit of time actually working on it.
It really shows.

As opposed to the folks who have designed the later model Ducs.
Who seemed to have spent a lot of time on the assembly line, which is all well and good.

But they've thrown the service/repair folks under the bus.


The absolute story of my life.  With respect ( or should I say regarding ) BMW I have coined the phrase "arrogant engineering"  ----- "this part won't break and if it does, woe be to you the technician and the owner of the vehicle"
No modification goes unpunished. Memento mori.  Good people drink good beer.  Things happen pretty fast at high speeds.

It's all up to your will level, your thrill level and your skill level.  Everything else is just fluff.

ZLTFUL

#1274
March 21, 2014, 12:44:18 PM
You know what the shittiest commuter bike on the planet is? A high-strung dirtbike with a close ratio gearbox and an on/off switch for a throttle.

I think I was extraordinarily lucky not to get a ticket or 12 on the way in to work this morning on the Husky.  [Dolph]
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2012 Panigale 1199
2003 KTM 640 Adventure
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