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ReelBigLizard posted:Can anyone explain to me how a slipper clutch makes backing it in easier? I'm just curious. The SM guys adjust them to have no slip at all and to just slam the plates engaged in order to get more rear tyre sliding.
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FlyinDoc posted:No mention of weight reduction Judging Ducatis based on what NCR can do isn't exactly a fair comparison. Also, if it's cheap enough, I'll be looking seriously at 796 Hyper. 2ndclasscitizen fucked around with this message at 14:55 on Sep 17, 2009 |
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Motards with road bike alloy wheels always look so stupid IMO.
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tarzanspuma posted:I wouldn't go that far... http://www.blackstonetek.com/includes/products/MotardWheels.php
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NitroSpazzz posted:A KTM 525 EXC with dirt/sumo setup just showed up on craigslist locally and I'm really tempted to pick it up as a replacement for the DRZ and the KDX. Tell me I'm stupid and won't be happy with it so I don't go buy another bike. Nah, buy it.
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Aren't most of the issues with the SVX with the 4.5, and the 5.5 is largely the same as the other higher-strung singles, i.e just short service intervals.
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May 28, 2010 22:49
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Christoff posted:What exactly does the "slipper" clutch do? Basically when you drop it down a couple of gears quickly, the revs and gearing (and therefore the speed the wheel is turning at) won't match your road speed, so even the wheel is still spinning, it's sliding along the road. When this happens it sends force back through the drivetrain. What a slipper clutch does is use that force to slip clutch enough that the wheel speed matches road speed.
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Jul 9, 2010 03:53
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I've seen a well-prepped and ridden CRF450R pretty much keep pace with 600s down the straight at Oran Park. Not a daily ride.
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Aug 27, 2010 04:26
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Is the 690SM the one with the Dakar-style pipes?
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Aug 29, 2010 05:43
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Spiffness posted:If the KTM 690 SM isn't SpyVsSpy enough for you... don't panic! Bust out that pocket book because your prayers have been answered. That tail is cool, but look at the pics in the ad, is the bellypan touching the front tyre?!
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Sep 15, 2010 01:33
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Canned maps are generally shite. Powercommander (or similar) + custom mapping on a dyno is the only way to do it.
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Dubs posted:You can't really plate overseas bikes I don't think if they where sold here or vintage. Recent Huskys are LAMS awell and probably the best bet if you don't want a 625/640. Pretty much every sumo is LAMS legal. It's hilarious seeing SVX550s with an L-plate dangling off the back.
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There's a pair of new "Husky" SMs out next year: Basically they've taken a G450X and 'tarded it, and also made a big-bore model. The G450X is supposed to be a decent bit of kit isn't it? Although the placement of the coolant bottle seems a bit daft on something that's likely to end up on it's side at some point.
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Nov 10, 2010 23:28
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Now that Aprilia has the engine sealant issue sorted, the biggest problem with the SVX is oil, or rather, a lack thereof. They hold very little oil, and burn quite a bit. I did hear some second-hand stories from a mechanic that a lot don't make their first service, purely because people aren't expecting them to run out of oil in <1000km.
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Nov 25, 2010 12:47
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That was 100% your fault.
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On the whole road/race vs. dirt boots for 'tarding discussion, aren't there a few road/race boots with replaceable soles? Sidi does some I think? Might be an option.
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Z3n posted:The fastest guys in the AFM could run up in the top 10 in AMA. Most of them are in their 30s or even their 40s. The idea that as a racer you hit your peak at 25 or whatever is BS, experience is way more valuable than youth. The guys who are seriously fast are those who at 20 already have drat near 2 decades of experience. And those are the guys you see at the world level...but at the national level, the grid's a lot older, because most people didn't get to start at 3 years old, and you pretty much need at least a decade of riding experience (ideally, racing experience) to win your first race. There are exceptions, but the general rule that you'll see is that the guys out there who are winning have decades of experience and the age to match it. Just to reinforce this point, Troy Bayliss is 41 (39 when he won his last championship, and didn't start to race nationally until 26), Troy Corser is 39 (34 when he won his last championship) and Nitro is 35.
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Z3n posted:This is why you should buy a DRZ: Totally wanna find a DRZ in SF so I can do that during my holiday.
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Ephphatha posted:What other bikes should I consider? It's hard to find a LAMS approved sumo which I think is why the DRZ is so desirable. Incorrect, shitloads of sumos are LAMS approved, they're just all ridiculous. I mean poo poo, SXVs are LAMS approved.
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So I'm probably going to be doing an SM trackday on Tuesday around a go-kart track on a friend's boyfriend's race KTM 'tard (a 500something). Should be interesting. And by interesting, I mean I'm guessing I'm going to be embarrass myself/be totally embarrassed. 2ndclasscitizen fucked around with this message at 06:45 on Apr 10, 2011 |
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Apr 10, 2011 06:35
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No idea about a slipper, but I'm guessing it woukd since he races it. Ignoring backing it in, what's the best way to ride it? I've never ridden a tard before. You're supposed to sit right forward yes?
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Made it through unscathed! This is the bike I was on:  KTM450EXC converted to a sumo racer running on slicks. Bike is waaaaaaaaaaay better than I am. Found myself braking and turning way too early just because I wasn't even approaching the bike's limits. Having my first ever ride on sumo be on a cold, greasy, very tight go-kart track probably wasn't my best idea ever but hey, I didn't crash it. Feels pretty good once you start sticking a boot out and get it sliding around (although I didn't have the guts to try and back it in). I've got some footage from my GoPro but it's night so it's quite poo poo. Definitely want to give it another go though. And this is the track. Not in that config though: the straight tyre barrier on the the left blocked off the two bits of road it runs parallel too, so you took the left it blocks off. 2ndclasscitizen fucked around with this message at 15:17 on Apr 12, 2011 |
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Apr 12, 2011 15:11
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By my 3rd session I wasn't even using the clutch to downshift, just stomping down on the lever.
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What's the difference between that older model SM and the current SMC?
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BlackMK4 posted:Will a converted 450 or a KTM 'tard hold up to mileage the way a supersport will? I do like 12-15k miles a year, would this be prohibitively expensive? I can only assume it would be for a convert, but I'm curious about the KTMs. HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHA, gently caress no. I rode a KTM 450 EXC converted into an SM, it's dash showed speed and engine hours. 450s are race motors. BlackMK4 posted:Also, wtf is this on the header there? It's usually called a "powerbomb". I believe the idea is that it balances out the power curves on 4T singles.
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Aargh posted:Early this year I swear I saw KTM advertising 2010 690 SMC's for $11995, there's people on bikesales looking to get $11500 for 2008 versions (admittedly only a few thousand k's - who buys a bike and only rides it for less than 4 thousand k's (other than Z3n)?) They did. People are idiots. EDIT: I just looked, and they're not doing that price anymore (but are doing the rest of the 2010 on-road range for poo poo cheap). 2ndclasscitizen fucked around with this message at 09:38 on May 19, 2011 |
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CSi-NA-EJ7 posted:What have I done... Lost your licence.
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Now that the Gixxer is running nice again, I've been thinking of selling it  I haven't really been doing any decent rides lately so the idea of getting a 'tard for hacking around town is getting serious. Looking at DRZs and 640s mostly. Any opinions on these? (Note: I use my bike as my sole transport, so it'll need to start everyday to get to work)2004 640 2001 640 2005 DRZ (this one looks like it might been converted to an SM from another model?) 2005 DRZ (this looks like it might be the best buy) 2009 DRZ (probably best of the lot but pushing it budget-wise) Potential comedy option: 2005 Husky SM610S. Is this thing likely to be a hand grenade? More time servicing it than riding it? Will the KTMs offer anything over the DRZ? IIRC the 640s are pre-balance shaft so how bad are the vibes? I'm going to try and line up and a test-ride on a DRZ next week to see if I like them before committing though.
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Z3n posted:
Cool cool. If I do go for the DRZ I'd just fit some handguards (seriously, what's with no one fitting them?), do the 3x3 mod and maybe a re-jet for the exhuast and then leave it alone.
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Z3n posted:How strong is the AUD vs the USD right now? The only mod I would consider is doing the FCR, if you can get a deal on it. Might be able to get a deal here in the states if prices are inflated there. 1.00 AUD = 1.07685 USD    How much do they go for? Are they a bolt-on swap for the standard carb? Or do you need to mod the intakes?EDIT: Ben Spies' motard is pretty awesome.  http://www.rolandsands.com/wp/2010/12/15/ben-spies-build/ 2ndclasscitizen fucked around with this message at 07:13 on Jul 8, 2011 |
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Spiffness posted:Supermoto's you could absolutely use everyday include the 690 SMC, Husky 610/630 and DRZs, as well as the Yammie 250's. I would go a 690 but they're quite expensive (usually going around the $10k mark) and there's never any for sale (the only ones listed at the moment are 12+hrs away). As for the 610, what's the go with this cam chain stretching? Do they just need regular replacing? A manual CCT? Or do they just let go because it feels the valves and piston need to be friends? 2ndclasscitizen fucked around with this message at 02:02 on Jul 9, 2011 |
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 Note also the positioning of the front brake.
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The person who linked the photo on another forum thought it was probably to shorten the wheelbase/sharpen the geometry, sounds reasonable.
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Fiendish Dr. Wu posted:Hey Motard Goons, can I have your opinion on this: http://richmond.craigslist.org/mcy/2478616527.html I've ridden one of those converted properly into a motard and it was a blast.
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Pete posted:The headlights are bright - currently 35w halogen but it'll take 50w and different coloured bulbs. The best thing is a new bulb I can find in a DIY shop for 35 pence.. Is that something you made/had custom made? Or is it an off-the-shelf thing?
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Pete posted:Off the shelf of a German website. They only sell black now, but I don't have the link. Black good! No link bad.
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This sounds perfect for a sumo-conversion: http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/News/newsresults/New-bikes/2011/October/oct1811-ktm-unveils-freeride-350/ 99kg? Yes please!
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ReelBigLizard posted:At a guess (and from the name) I'd deduce they took the Freeride electric chassis and adapted it to IC... That's actually pretty clever. Now they'll have really good parts compatibility between EV and IC lines. Which means the IC diehards get a better, lighter bike and the EV stands a much better chance of seeing meaningful production. Looks like it might be. But I can't imagine a de-tuned 350 having to move only 99kg will use a lot of fuel. Perhaps their making Freeride be a branding for more efficient KTMs.
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WR450Fs. Tell me about them. Specifically, tell me about their maintenance intervals. Because I'm thinking about one as a 'tard. e: Oh poo poo, here we go. How do LC4s hold up to that many kms? 2ndclasscitizen fucked around with this message at 05:00 on Dec 14, 2011 |
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