Re: what have you done to your "bike" today
Posted: Sat Jan 04, 2020 1:51 pm
Fired the beast up and ran up to NWT 
Chris.
Chris.
Does nothing as well as the VTR but everything is more relaxed.
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Re: what have you done to your "bike" today
Posted: Sun Jan 05, 2020 11:04 am
Went out for a 50 mile ride in the 1960’s yesterday!
Does nothing as well as the VTR but everything is more relaxed.
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Re: what have you done to your "bike" today
Posted: Sun Jan 05, 2020 12:37 pm
Lovely example Kev 
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Re: what have you done to your "bike" today
Posted: Sun Jan 05, 2020 1:57 pm
Pulled Custurd out of the MacCave, stuck it on a stand, splurged some chain lube on, wiped the mirrors & lights, off the stand back in the cave. Locked the doors.
that'll do for the next weeks commute...
that'll do for the next weeks commute...
Re: what have you done to your
Posted: Tue Jan 07, 2020 8:24 am
Lovely 'proper' British Triumph.
Whilst they're putting out some nice bikes now, the 'international' flavour seems to have taken the 'all British' out of the brand. I'm not being over-critical as I have a new Daytona on the way, BUT, with components and manufacture (in part) done in various Asian countries, the 'heart' has been lost from the brand. Despite my negativeness, a tour of the Hinckley factory is a very worthwhile experience for those with that sort of interest.
Re: what have you done to your
Posted: Tue Jan 07, 2020 3:29 pm
Looking from outside, I dont think so. Boneville, Thruxton, Scrambler, Triples are all quite unique bikes with some history behind. Just adventure line of bikes is kind of soul less.nigelrb wrote: ↑Tue Jan 07, 2020 8:24 amLovely 'proper' British Triumph.
Whilst they're putting out some nice bikes now, the 'international' flavour seems to have taken the 'all British' out of the brand. I'm not being over-critical as I have a new Daytona on the way, BUT, with components and manufacture (in part) done in various Asian countries, the 'heart' has been lost from the brand. Despite my negativeness, a tour of the Hinckley factory is a very worthwhile experience for those with that sort of interest.
Re: what have you done to your "bike" today
Posted: Tue Jan 07, 2020 8:40 pm
well the Blue Storm went today ( see even blue sales) sorry Kev.
I have bought what must be the bargain of the year for me and the Mrs. a 2004 9000 miles, so bloody immaculate Triumph Sprint ( in Blue Kev) the last type with SSSA. It is totally immaculate. I will use this while my "Chopping" mods are in progress. but it is planned for the 2 of us to go out on ( it keeps her happy that I am considerate). The Storm still really floats my boat, and will be work in progress.
I have bought what must be the bargain of the year for me and the Mrs. a 2004 9000 miles, so bloody immaculate Triumph Sprint ( in Blue Kev) the last type with SSSA. It is totally immaculate. I will use this while my "Chopping" mods are in progress. but it is planned for the 2 of us to go out on ( it keeps her happy that I am considerate). The Storm still really floats my boat, and will be work in progress.
Re: what have you done to your "bike" today
Posted: Wed Jan 08, 2020 9:22 pm
well it had to happen, its Italian, its an Aprilia which means, total electrical cluster fcuk... no starty, no runny, then no turny over then i throw a wobbler 
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but a friend came to the rescue who knws these DDs inside out,, never in my life have i seen so many relays,switches,solenoids and other crap on one vehicle
two hours later after much cleaning, checking, moving relays about and removing a fly? a dead fly from inside the ECU. it runs the very best.... 
.but a friend came to the rescue who knws these DDs inside out,, never in my life have i seen so many relays,switches,solenoids and other crap on one vehicle
two hours later after much cleaning, checking, moving relays about and removing a fly? a dead fly from inside the ECU. it runs the very best.... Re: what have you done to your "bike" today
Posted: Sun Jan 19, 2020 1:46 pm
Actually washed it ... 
Cleaned, adjusted & lubed the chain.
Kicked tyres & decided they needed a squirt of air...
Checked oil level...
Back in the cave with ya...
Back to commuting tomorrow...
Supposed to be frosty in the morn but thankfully dry all week...
Cleaned, adjusted & lubed the chain.
Kicked tyres & decided they needed a squirt of air...
Checked oil level...
Back in the cave with ya...
Back to commuting tomorrow...
Supposed to be frosty in the morn but thankfully dry all week...
Re: what have you done to your "bike" today
Posted: Sun Jan 19, 2020 5:48 pm
Throwing time and money at the big KTM already .... WTF 
new Akrapovic end can fitted to save nearly 4kg and make it look and sound sexier
Satnav mount sourced and then modified to use the RAM ball system so I can use the same set up on both Bikes.
12V to 5V DC to DC converter fitted to power the satnav and it is now fitted with the same waterproof connector I used on the firestorm,so satnav is both electrically and mechanically compatible to fit to both bikes in 10 seconds.
in stripping it down I learned a few things about new KTMs
1) 99% of fasteners are torx heads, but any aftermarket parts are Allen heads ... so need to make sure the bike toolkit has both
2) its a real treat to find out it has 2 accessory live feeds already in the wiring loom tucked up behind then headlight. one is 10A rated and live all the time, the other is 1A rated and live with ignition key.
3) without the aid of youtube videos I might never have found where the wires were or how to get the feckin headlight off ..... there is a lot of crash bars and panels to remove!
4) the petrol tank is mahousive
just need to wait for the ice and salt to feck off and I will get it MOT'd and start to explore its limits before Yorksire outing
new Akrapovic end can fitted to save nearly 4kg and make it look and sound sexier
Satnav mount sourced and then modified to use the RAM ball system so I can use the same set up on both Bikes.
12V to 5V DC to DC converter fitted to power the satnav and it is now fitted with the same waterproof connector I used on the firestorm,so satnav is both electrically and mechanically compatible to fit to both bikes in 10 seconds.
in stripping it down I learned a few things about new KTMs
1) 99% of fasteners are torx heads, but any aftermarket parts are Allen heads ... so need to make sure the bike toolkit has both
2) its a real treat to find out it has 2 accessory live feeds already in the wiring loom tucked up behind then headlight. one is 10A rated and live all the time, the other is 1A rated and live with ignition key.
3) without the aid of youtube videos I might never have found where the wires were or how to get the feckin headlight off ..... there is a lot of crash bars and panels to remove!
4) the petrol tank is mahousive
just need to wait for the ice and salt to feck off and I will get it MOT'd and start to explore its limits before Yorksire outing
Re: what have you done to your "bike" today
Posted: Mon Jan 20, 2020 4:34 am
Nice one Al, so it’s a keeper now then
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Re: what have you done to your "bike" today
Posted: Mon Jan 20, 2020 6:20 pm
Dragged the blue project storm out the cave and gave it a degrease fitted another gear lever, clutch reservoir and rear wheel as other one had scabby paint.
Also removed the dented tank and drained the old fuel out of it.
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Re: what have you done to your "bike" today
Posted: Mon Jan 20, 2020 7:39 pm
Is that what's known as the fly-by-wire throttlefabiostar wrote: ↑Wed Jan 08, 2020 9:22 pm well it had to happen, its Italian, its an Aprilia which means, total electrical cluster fcuk... no starty, no runny, then no turny over then i throw a wobbler
but a friend came to the rescue who knws these DDs inside out,, never in my life have i seen so many relays,switches,solenoids and other crap on one vehicle
Glad it wasn't nothing too costly. It probably would have been without your friend who know's them inside out
Chris.
Re: what have you done to your "bike" today
Posted: Mon Jan 20, 2020 7:45 pm
That's a good weight saving AlAMCQ46 wrote: ↑Sun Jan 19, 2020 5:48 pm Throwing time and money at the big KTM already .... WTF
new Akrapovic end can fitted to save nearly 4kg and make it look and sound sexier
Satnav mount sourced and then modified to use the RAM ball system so I can use the same set up on both Bikes.
12V to 5V DC to DC converter fitted to power the satnav and it is now fitted with the same waterproof connector I used on the firestorm,so satnav is both electrically and mechanically compatible to fit to both bikes in 10 seconds.
in stripping it down I learned a few things about new KTMs
1) 99% of fasteners are torx heads, but any aftermarket parts are Allen heads ... so need to make sure the bike toolkit has both
2) its a real treat to find out it has 2 accessory live feeds already in the wiring loom tucked up behind then headlight. one is 10A rated and live all the time, the other is 1A rated and live with ignition key.
3) without the aid of youtube videos I might never have found where the wires were or how to get the feckin headlight off ..... there is a lot of crash bars and panels to remove!
4) the petrol tank is mahousive
just need to wait for the ice and salt to feck off and I will get it MOT'd and start to explore its limits before Yorksire outing
and it most likely goes better now as well, double bonus 
Interesting to hear what you've learned about the big KTM.
I'll be interested to hear your opinion when the weather starts to warm up on what it's like to ride,
Chris.
Re: what have you done to your "bike" today
Posted: Mon Jan 20, 2020 8:00 pm
Didn't you have a ram ball problem with your other bike?
