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Zeta pivots are great. AGV shorties are allegedly good as well. Edit: snipe of my dirtbike protector 
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Uh oh, do I need a new master cylinder? Or just the cover and membrane? Is this an opportunity to do the whole stainless steel brake line bit?  E: bike is 3 years old, with 6000km on it. epswing fucked around with this message at 17:18 on May 18, 2014 |
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May 18, 2014 16:47
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The cover gasket was probably installed cockeyed. It's easy to install wrong. You should clean it up, make sure the gasket is on right (if it's pinched it might need to be replaced) and also do stainless lines just because.
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May 18, 2014 18:26
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Mine did that all you have to do is replace the $.50 gasket
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May 18, 2014 19:22
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Razzled posted:Not sure, but I bought some http://zeta-racing.com/lever/pivot_lever_cp/index.html The Zetas are really nice, but I can't spend the money for a $50+ set of adjustable levers. I was just trying to find some that are basically the stock levers but shorter.
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May 18, 2014 22:22
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Deeters posted:The Zetas are really nice, but I can't spend the money for a $50+ set of adjustable levers. I was just trying to find some that are basically the stock levers but shorter. Could you just basically build the nub back up with JB Weld or something
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May 18, 2014 22:26
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Deeters posted:What's the best way to make sure aftermarket DRZ levers have the extra bit that hits the brake switch? Make sure it says that it fits the 400S/SM? You can't find some chinese knockoffs of the zetas or whatever? The other move is just to chop your stockers down and then round them off.
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May 19, 2014 00:23
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Baller Witness Bro posted:I don't see where it's going to go if it's in gear? This is honestly one of the simplest things you can do to a bike.. it's 5 seconds of unbolting and bolting in the new one. There's no need to move the bike at any point during this process. My point was - There's just no upside to putting it in gear. It doesn't help you do the job. Best case scenario it does nothing. Worst case, you get called off half way through the job and someone tries to move it, or you stumble or forget and grab the bike and shove it forward a couple of inches, shifting the crank.
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May 19, 2014 13:51
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So what does the collective unconscious think about a street-titled 2005 KTM 450SMR that supposedly has a fresh rebuild? Is it a good idea for $5000?
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May 21, 2014 13:51
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Depends entirely on what you're going to use it for and what state you're in. Seems really expensive - I would expect the price to be closer to 3k in most of the US.
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May 21, 2014 14:38
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Don't the 450SMR's have crank issues? I seem to remember some horror pics but I might be thinking of a 560SMR instead. I'd expect the usual valve issues with 450's - although if it's rebuilt the PO may have done that already. As Z3n said I've seen them come up before for like 3-3500 but that wasn't street legal AFAIK. Depending on your location that could skyrocket the price. I definitely wouldn't pick one up for regular street duty. I don't think they even have keyed ignitions. Again, location, but I've seen husky 610's go for 3500. Same with DRZ's. Either would be a better commuting-style sumo IMO. Neither will be as fun on a track.
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May 21, 2014 15:08
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For track use, I'm sure it would be a blast, but since you're specifically looking at a street titled one, I'm going to guess you are planning to use it on the street. In which case, good luck, as I'm sure it will be a big ball of fun, tickets, compromises and annoying maintenance.
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May 21, 2014 15:16
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I had a DRZ SM that got stolen. I just want something to gently caress around on basically. DRZ SM's go for $4-5k around here if you can find them. There aren't many supermotos in Alabama at all. I've never seen a Husky for sale. This bike has an electric start kit and Baja designs dual sport kit.
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May 21, 2014 15:21
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I know this isnt going to carry much weight coming from me, but you'll probably spend way more in maintenance and downtime on that KTM than you would just waiting for a normal street supermoto and paying the asking price for it.
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May 21, 2014 15:26
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wallaka posted:I had a DRZ SM that got stolen. I just want something to gently caress around on basically. DRZ SM's go for $4-5k around here if you can find them. There aren't many supermotos in Alabama at all. I've never seen a Husky for sale. Can't comment on prices but if you just want a toy it will be fantastic. The more highly strung KTM motors do not tolerate poor maintenance, especially old / low oil. Make sure the current owner is a service obsessive. If the fuelling or timing was modified make sure it was done properly, or make sure it is undone, the bikes are hot as it is. ReelBigLizard fucked around with this message at 15:49 on May 21, 2014 |
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May 21, 2014 15:46
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Jim Silly-Balls posted:I know this isnt going to carry much weight coming from me, but you'll probably spend way more in maintenance and downtime on that KTM than you would just waiting for a normal street supermoto and paying the asking price for it. No, I agree 100% with this for an 05 model - the older engines were pretty good but they had caveats - proper maintenance, etc. I'm also super leery of "fresh rebuild!" on anything.
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May 21, 2014 16:30
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I was sort of thinking along those lines.
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May 21, 2014 17:59
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My rear Pilot power has squared off after ~2500 miles, looking at getting a set of Distanzias next and cant decide whether to go for the softer sumo variant in 150/60 17 or the harder compound 150/70 17. Threads on various forums put the softer 150/60 at about 1500-2500 miles tops and the 150/70 at 6000+. Anyone have any experience with either or preferably both?
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May 22, 2014 19:03
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Tired of loving around with the DRZ so I ordered a JD FCR kit. Spoke to the man himself and am looking forward to being able to talk to the person who designed the needle that's going in my carb to tune it correctly instead of spending $50 on keihin needles and mains and chasing my tail based on people regurgitating Sisneros' tips for getting a DRZ running right at Colorado elevation. That was a long sentence. Also there's no way in hell Jets R Us would refund my order if I wasn't happy with how the bike was running.
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May 23, 2014 21:20
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Yerok posted:Tired of loving around with the DRZ so I ordered a JD FCR kit. Spoke to the man himself and am looking forward to being able to talk to the person who designed the needle that's going in my carb to tune it correctly instead of spending $50 on keihin needles and mains and chasing my tail based on people regurgitating Sisneros' tips for getting a DRZ running right at Colorado elevation. Thinking of doing the same thing. My FCR was shipped at the beginning of the first round of eddies craziness, so hasnt ever really been jetted properly. As a slightly older manchild, I cant be bothered to mess constantly with jetting.
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May 23, 2014 22:26
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wallaka posted:I had a DRZ SM that got stolen. I just want something to gently caress around on basically. DRZ SM's go for $4-5k around here if you can find them. There aren't many supermotos in Alabama at all. I've never seen a Husky for sale. My husky is currently listed in Indianapolis craiglist. I'd imagine that is a bit of a drive for you though. It's also on SMJ.
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May 23, 2014 22:47
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Jim Silly-Balls posted:Thinking of doing the same thing. My FCR was shipped at the beginning of the first round of eddies craziness, so hasnt ever really been jetted properly. As a slightly older manchild, I cant be bothered to mess constantly with jetting. I would just do it. I'll let you know how the kit works out. By the way, would you happen to be going to Road America's vintage days and AHRMA this year?
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May 23, 2014 23:06
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Hey guys so rather than mess with the tank and change the riding characteristics while I'm still getting used to stock config, I've decided to just get a luggage rack and a roto-pax tank for my longer ventures. I do want to keep the tool bag though and it doesn't seem possible to do that on the rear with the rack I want: http://www.ebay.com/itm/DRZ400S-SM-...9e5654c&vxp=mtr Is there any other good place I could store it without it falling off or anything like that? I think some people put theirs on the front fender-- is that just a fanny pack type situation or is there some kind of mount I need to get?
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May 29, 2014 23:17
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Razzled posted:Hey guys so rather than mess with the tank and change the riding characteristics while I'm still getting used to stock config, I've decided to just get a luggage rack and a roto-pax tank for my longer ventures. http://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/p/1008/29142/Moose-Racing-Number-Plate-Trail-Pack You can google similar things but this should get you started.
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May 29, 2014 23:22
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Razzled posted:Hey guys so rather than mess with the tank and change the riding characteristics while I'm still getting used to stock config, I've decided to just get a luggage rack and a roto-pax tank for my longer ventures. http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/310776561235?lpid=82 That's the OEM Suzuki one that relocates the toolkit to a hard thing on the side. Look for something similar, or that specific one used. Make sure you use a zip tie on the door of the toolbox though, BotchedLobotomy once littered the road with spanners and had no idea 
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May 29, 2014 23:46
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Go the KLR route and make a tool tube out of PVC and zip ties!
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May 30, 2014 00:18
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SaNChEzZ posted:Make sure you use a zip tie on the door of the toolbox though, BotchedLobotomy once littered the road with spanners and had no idea I lost two nice disklocks thanks to that bag opening one day.
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May 30, 2014 00:20
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The only option here is to fabricate two mailboxes as luggage boxes.
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May 30, 2014 06:22
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tjones posted:The only option here is to fabricate two mailboxes as luggage boxes. That would be multiple felonies every time I layer dan though
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May 30, 2014 14:04
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Razzled posted:That would be multiple felonies every time I layer dan though But not since they're your mailboxes!
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May 30, 2014 19:34
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Mailboxes will never stop being a thing in CA now. Be proud Razzled.
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May 31, 2014 03:01
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Yerok posted:Mailboxes will never stop being a thing in CA now. Be proud Razzled. Believe me, it's not just CA. The guys at work won't let me live it down either lol
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May 31, 2014 03:03
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DRZs just attract stupid as gently caress crashes. The last time mine went down was on grass wearing a three piece suit.
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May 31, 2014 03:07
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Jam your toolkit in front of the speedo behind the numberplate  Mine has been there for two years now
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May 31, 2014 03:22
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Has anyone on here owned a Husky TR 650 (of either flavour), and how would it stack up as a potential around town hooligan tool, versus a KTM 690 Enduro on a set of warp9 wheels? Would I be better off looking for a TE 610/630? My point of reference is coming from a DR 650 and enjoying it a lot more in the city than I had any idea I would.
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May 31, 2014 04:08
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The 690 enduro is going to be a fuckload more reliable.
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May 31, 2014 06:28
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Jun 1, 2014 03:15
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Nice. Is it normal to have speed on the X axis for a dyno result like that?
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Jun 1, 2014 04:54
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So, as a guess, a stock gsxr 600 with a pipe puts out about 115-120 on that dyno?
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If anything it seemed to read low. Not that I think my drz actually makes more than the quoted amount, but my buddies b12 with the same mods that made my b12 dyno 120hp only dynoed 111. Other bikes seemed lower too, a new rsv4 did 165hp, so no, I don't think it was reading crazy high. I don't think the drz is actually masking 50hp, but I'm inclined to think the 41hp is not too awfully inaccurate.Safety Dance posted:Nice. Is it normal to have speed on the X axis for a dyno result like that? You can't get to the plug for an rpm reading on the drz without taking the tank off. My friend who dynoed his b12 got a torque reading because the plugs are exposed
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