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« Reply #1245 on: February 25, 2014, 05:42:16 AM »
Quote from: Monsterlover on February 24, 2014, 02:58:41 PM
Just buy a new pilot jet and don't bother cleaning the old one.

It will start much easier then.

You're right.  I just don't have the patience right now.  So I called a local dealer and had them pick it up. 
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« Reply #1246 on: February 25, 2014, 06:12:46 PM »
As long as it runs come springtime (June for you Grin )

Seriously though, I've been able to keep pilot jets in great working order by draining the carb bowl after each ride or at the least if its going to sit more than a week. I drain it into a small gas can and pour it back into the tank Grin
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« Reply #1247 on: February 26, 2014, 05:03:19 AM »
Thanks Kevin! 
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« Reply #1248 on: February 26, 2014, 04:17:02 PM »
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Ducati is the pretty girl that can't walk in heels without stumbling. I still love her.
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« Reply #1249 on: February 26, 2014, 05:01:50 PM »
I'm thinking a second front brake disk might not be such a bad idea.

Also:

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I can't wait until Marquez gets on his level and makes Jorge trip on his tampon string. 
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« Reply #1250 on: February 26, 2014, 05:51:49 PM »
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« Reply #1251 on: March 02, 2014, 09:30:12 PM »
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« Reply #1252 on: March 04, 2014, 04:24:29 PM »
 bang head bang head bang head bang head

So the KTM dealer cleaned out the carb.  The pilot jet was clogged.

But they couldn't get the bike to run.  It would only backfire?  Valve clearances checked out.  KTM recommend they look at the timing.  Sure enough there was the problem.  Unfortunately the problem was more than expected.  The key on the crank shaft was ruined, a few teeth were missing on the starter and the starter clutch is on it's last leg.  Seems like a lot of damage for 3,000 miles.


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Guess who's not happy?  I've started a claim with paypal.  When I notified the previous owner he thought the bike wasn't starting because the carb needed some adjusting to our elevation.

I'm having a hard time believing this bike ran well, was picked up by the shipper in Austin, delivered to me and the crank key was ruined during shipping. 
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« Reply #1253 on: March 04, 2014, 05:22:23 PM »
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« Reply #1254 on: March 04, 2014, 07:03:36 PM »
Bum deal. will paypal protect you from something like this?
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« Reply #1255 on: March 05, 2014, 05:33:39 AM »
What a bummer!

Hope justice prevails... or at least you get most of your cash back
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« Reply #1256 on: March 05, 2014, 08:39:51 PM »
Quote from: The Mad King Pepe' on February 23, 2014, 05:42:00 AM
There's a model with the compressor split from the horn: http://screaming-banshee.com/banshee-horn-warning-system/full-split-screamer-black-version-3.html

And if that doesn't work for you, get the chromed one and leave it in plain sight: http://screaming-banshee.com/banshee-horn-warning-system/full-banshee-horn-system-chrome-horn-3.html  laughingdp


As for Orange-related news: the 450 Ralley Replica is for sale to anyone with 24.000 Euro burning a hole in their pockets. Evil http://www.ktm.com/news-events/news/all/details/ktms-rally-replica-bike-available-to-order-1.html



 drool drool drool

Sploosh

Someone bring me one of those, please
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« Reply #1257 on: March 13, 2014, 06:08:21 AM »
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« Reply #1258 on: March 13, 2014, 07:17:36 AM »
Quote from: ChrisK on March 13, 2014, 06:08:21 AM



It's not the bike, it's the rider. He could probably do that on a GoldWing!   laughingdp

On the other side, I probably couldn't do that on a 125 Enduro.   :'(
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« Reply #1259 on: March 13, 2014, 04:44:59 PM »
That's awesome.

I really dig the 1190.
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