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Son of Pappy

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Re: sorting a KTM... its on
« Reply #20 on: December 08, 2013, 10:19:32 PM »

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Re: sorting a KTM... its on
« Reply #21 on: December 08, 2013, 10:41:49 PM »


Steve, wanna hit the snow?

yeah but on the studded tires, not the tank tracks  ;D
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Re: sorting a KTM... its on
« Reply #22 on: December 08, 2013, 11:24:13 PM »
I gotta figure out how I will convince SWMBO that I NEED one of these.  O the places I could go on the mountain!!!!!

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Re: sorting a KTM... its on
« Reply #23 on: December 14, 2013, 02:54:52 PM »
Ok it was time to put my own damper on instead of seeing that one I posted above with comment "it should look something like this when done"...

And Teressa has been baking cookies from scratch all day, major carb cheat day as I'm helping her by handling the "sampling and quality control" as each batch comes out the oven


Out of the box the bike porn comes



take the bike to nothingness once again



Put it back together and its done.  Kudo's to Scott's for that "cable management" black piece the throttle cables are going through. That little bit right there made me glad I didn;t go with Ohlins damper.  Not to mention I'd have been drilling my bike with the Ohlins instead of the Scott's submount.  Also kudo's for Scott's because I had the option of raising my handlebars 25mm and went that route. 

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Re: sorting a KTM... its on
« Reply #24 on: December 14, 2013, 03:34:58 PM »




Cool pic with the 9 in the background.  8) :thumbs: :chugbeer:


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Re: sorting a KTM... its on
« Reply #25 on: December 14, 2013, 03:45:11 PM »
I'd love to say your gonna love the damper, but, well, the risers RTW!!  Start with a setting lower than you believe you will need, betcha end up going even lower.  I have got to the point I have the EXC at zero and the GS at a 1.5 (zero when I have the bike loaded and doing dirt/gravel).  Not sure why I didn't mention it before as it is a good chunk of change for something that adds very little value for the riding I/you will be doing.  It will give you a false sense of security and if set too high makes things worse.  The bike needs to be free to move at slower speeds and a damper set too high is the same as riding tight on the bars.  Something that takes a really long time to trust is just how light the pressure should be off road.
An example you can relate too, on the track, just how much pressure do you use in a corner and which hand is applying the pressure?

So, you are likely more familiar with the internet and how those who spent the money on an item and rave at how great it is.  For us mere mortals a damper is one of those items not needed, but it sure looks purty :)

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Re: sorting a KTM... its on
« Reply #26 on: December 14, 2013, 05:25:55 PM »

Cool pic with the 9 in the background.  8) :thumbs: :chugbeer:

Thanks you sir  :D

I'd love to say your gonna love the damper, but, well, the risers RTW!!  Start with a setting lower than you believe you will need, betcha end up going even lower.  I have got to the point I have the EXC at zero and the GS at a 1.5 (zero when I have the bike loaded and doing dirt/gravel).  Not sure why I didn't mention it before as it is a good chunk of change for something that adds very little value for the riding I/you will be doing.  It will give you a false sense of security and if set too high makes things worse.  The bike needs to be free to move at slower speeds and a damper set too high is the same as riding tight on the bars.  Something that takes a really long time to trust is just how light the pressure should be off road.
An example you can relate too, on the track, just how much pressure do you use in a corner and which hand is applying the pressure?

So, you are likely more familiar with the internet and how those who spent the money on an item and rave at how great it is.  For us mere mortals a damper is one of those items not needed, but it sure looks purty :)

promise I'll use it. I was hating I elected not to put one on the KLR after I rode another KLR on the rocks that had one =)

next I need to sort a plastic KTM skid plate (which I've seen take more abuse than the aluminum in the rock gardens and the big tank.  Both are in the garage.  Also the bling jewelry ironman rear sprocket.... and a chain and a front sprocket for good measure
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Re: sorting a KTM... its on
« Reply #27 on: December 14, 2013, 05:34:26 PM »

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Re: sorting a KTM... its on
« Reply #28 on: December 14, 2013, 05:39:18 PM »
http://shanewatts.com/schools-2/upcoming-classes/

Worth the $$  ;D

Thanks, I'll be attending some local classes shortly while the weather is nice (before the scorching and I move on).  If they are half as much fun as my road racing classes were I'll be addicted quickly.  There are pro's out west going to give me one on one when I make it back out there.  Seems those guys really appreciate when a noob rides a KLR all the way across the country to ride in the desert with them  :D
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Re: sorting a KTM... its on
« Reply #29 on: December 14, 2013, 05:48:19 PM »
I can safely say it is more addicting, track times are limited and can be costly, trail time??  I/we can go balls to the wall and have no fear of Mr LEO and if you have the flexibility of riding on weekdays the ORV parks are a blast for skills development.  3 years ago I swore I would never sell the Connie, but here I am, 3 days away from seeing her go to a new home.  Still love the street, but I love DSing even more ;D

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Re: sorting a KTM... its on
« Reply #30 on: December 14, 2013, 06:59:37 PM »
www.youtube.com/watch?v=0BOOxl8jQhc
Watched this one yet?   :o

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Re: sorting a KTM... its on
« Reply #31 on: December 14, 2013, 07:49:33 PM »
yeah I saw it, thats the risks we take.  freak accident indeed.

Had we went over the side of the lippencott mine trail on the backside of death valley we'd have fell thousands of feet, and we were always on the edge and riding on rocks.  Thats when I heard of this video being posted on ADV, and my friends warned me not to go over the sides or our bike wouldn;t be recovered and a rescue helicopter would be required to get us.
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Re: sorting a KTM... its on
« Reply #32 on: December 14, 2013, 07:50:54 PM »
back on topic:  engine guard installed

next the tugger strap and new chain, iron man rear sprocket, and a front sprocket

then perhaps a valve lash check is in order, 2 new tires, and some seat time  ;D     ;D     ;D
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Re: sorting a KTM... its on
« Reply #33 on: December 14, 2013, 08:03:43 PM »
 ;D ;D

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Re: sorting a KTM... its on
« Reply #34 on: December 17, 2013, 06:37:17 PM »
Brave man owning a KTM.....brave indeed.
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Re: sorting a KTM... its on
« Reply #35 on: December 21, 2013, 07:19:26 AM »
Brave man owning a KTM.....brave indeed.

The modern KTM bikes are bullet proof/reliable, street legal, and the dealer network has grown all over the globe  and sales is penetrating every other brand.  Performance = tops. What am I to be worried about? 

Pokey you know me if a bike is a pain for ANY reason, its not in my stable long.  Bravery not required  ;D
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Re: sorting a KTM... its on
« Reply #36 on: December 21, 2013, 01:20:00 PM »
The modern KTM bikes are bullet proof/reliable, street legal, and the dealer network has grown all over the globe  and sales is penetrating every other brand.  Performance = tops. What am I to be worried about? 

Pokey you know me if a bike is a pain for ANY reason, its not in my stable long.  Bravery not required  ;D


Yeah I hear ya, guess I am just too skeered of them still.
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Re: sorting a KTM... its on
« Reply #37 on: December 23, 2013, 09:50:56 AM »

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Re: sorting a KTM... its on
« Reply #38 on: December 26, 2013, 01:41:03 PM »
I'll be glad when the holidays are over, I'll go back to wrenchin' mods instead of all this eating!
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Re: sorting a KTM... its on
« Reply #39 on: December 26, 2013, 01:56:47 PM »
Like a dummy I had a lift in the garage and let it go, thats another story.


I'm on the fence about what to do with these extra Excel rims with tires the guy gave me ?  Keep 'em?  Sell 'em?   
Really need room in my garage more than I need an extra set of wheels  [IMG]

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Besides, I saw lots of room in your garage in your photos, you're clearly just a neat freak.
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