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Discussion in 'General' started by RTT, 24 Feb 2009.

  1. Cabe6403

    Cabe6403 Supreme Commander

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    Hmm, interesting. Food for thought.
     
  2. Xir

    Xir Modder

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    The 350 is probably superiour to the 500, as it has an electric starter and a disk brake :D

    Here's some info to check out.: http://www.milweb.net/features/mt350.php
     
  3. Yaka

    Yaka Multimodder

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    Aye, I know looked at that site a few times, the guy selling it also has one with an upgraded 600cc engine which sadly not for sale. If it's still available next week i''ll be buying it.
     
  4. The RAM

    The RAM Minimodder

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    Looking forward to going for a ride RTT. Should be fun! Looks nice! Can only dream of a faster bike right now...!

    As an aside, if you ever needed any persuading to change your fork oil regularly, this photo should help. That gunk...!!! Taking it out today to see how it handles.

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    Also, I discovered someone had put progressive springs in my bike. Don't know what make or spring rate but win win! :D

    [​IMG]
     
  5. Ending Credits

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    Anyone going to the TT?
     
  6. The RAM

    The RAM Minimodder

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    I wish...!!!
     
  7. crazyg1zm0

    crazyg1zm0 Minimodder

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    Couldn't agree with that more
     
  8. The RAM

    The RAM Minimodder

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    I've even got somewhere to stay for free, but still can't go...! Gutting...!
     
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    Well get ready to be jealous...
     
  10. boiled_elephant

    boiled_elephant Merom Celeron 4 lyfe

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    Take ALL of the photos, bro. (Then upload them and receive forum cookies.)
     
  11. Kronos

    Kronos Multimodder

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    Looking for a workshop, not Owners manual for 2012 KTM 690 duke 4.

    Anyone help?
     
  12. RTT

    RTT #parp

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    try ktmforum.co.uk. i can't remember my login but there used to be a logged-in-users-only section for workshop manuals
     
  13. Kronos

    Kronos Multimodder

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    Will pass that on to the heating engineer who is currently servicing my boiler. It is he who I discovered is looking for this as he has just bought a KTM but it did not come with the workshop manual and KTM are very reluctant to provide one which I find odd.

    Thanks.
     
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    At the grandstands paddock as I type. What sorts of things do people want to see? (bearing in mind the cruddy phone camera)
     
  15. Unicorn

    Unicorn Uniform November India

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    I really am! I'm putting everything on hold for a fortnight and taking Dad next year, it's time we both experienced it in person!
     
  16. boiled_elephant

    boiled_elephant Merom Celeron 4 lyfe

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    Spent all afternoon/evening Sunday, Monday and Tuesday cleaning my bike in preparation for Louth bike night, turned out pretty well. I'm getting the hang of cleaning bikes now. This took about 12 hours all told and cost about £45 in products (chain lube, ACF-50, silicon-based plastic protector, autosol metal polish, 6 cans of brake cleaner). It probably isn't very impressive without the 'before' for contrast, but trust me, it looked like total shite before.

    The exhaust system is still a mess, pending rust treatment and repainting, but I might not bother. It's a perishable part, ultimately.

    [​IMG]IMG_2161 by boiled_elephant, on Flickr

    [​IMG]IMG_2160 by boiled_elephant, on Flickr

    [​IMG]IMG_2163 by boiled_elephant, on Flickr

    [​IMG]IMG_2164 by boiled_elephant, on Flickr

    [​IMG]IMG_2154 by boiled_elephant, on Flickr

    Finally get to park in the line-up with a sense of legitimacy :D

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    Oh, and this was here. I stared at it for so long that people began to look worried about me.

    [​IMG]IMG_2144 by boiled_elephant, on Flickr

    [​IMG]IMG_2146 by boiled_elephant, on Flickr

    [​IMG]IMG_2147 by boiled_elephant, on Flickr
     
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  17. dieharder

    dieharder What's a Dremel?

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    Can some body answer me this, how do they do a quick tyre change in the pit stops ? what equipment do they use ? what about the break pads and chains ?


    Thanks
     
  18. mrlongbeard

    mrlongbeard Multimodder

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    Axle out, axle in rattle gun job.
    Brake pads stay, rotors come off with the wheel.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MkhH3nl0glc
     
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    Look who I met:

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  20. Xir

    Xir Modder

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    On Endurance racers: quick releases that change the wheel and axle at once (by dropping out the axle)
    On the rear, the sprocket and chain actually stay in place.
     

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