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KTM / Re: Opinions on what bike to get

« on: October 15, 2009, 07:55:03 pm »

Finally bit the bullet and got a KTM 520 EXC. Holy shit it rips your arms out if your not carefull!! Great fun though but thirsty.... oh well....

Just did a full service and went on a 250km round trip on it to test it out which it passed with flying colours. Was a mixture of seal, dirt and gravel roads and the Katoom did it all easy.

Came with heaps of extras incl a soft seat! Boy Im thankfull for that as I was still able to walk after the ride, it was suprisingly comfortable.

the only thing I need is a bash plate if anyone has one lying around.... doing a 5 day ride in the Wanganui National Park in a couple of weekends including the 42 traverse. If you know where Im talking about you will know how awesome the riding is in there....!!!!

I love the big beast so far.

Andy.

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Suzuki / Re: RM125S pipe

« on: August 04, 2009, 02:09:39 pm »

OOOOHHHH

Im interested in a pipe too.......live in NZ too.......

lemme know soon as.....

Ta bro.

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Suzuki / Re: Convert a TS125 to TM125 is it worth it?

« on: August 01, 2009, 10:58:39 pm »

Teacher only days........

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For Sale / Re: 1986 yz 250 490 parts

« on: July 28, 2009, 08:00:25 pm »

From re reading your origional post, I assume the frame, wheels, seat, etc etc etc is missing to make this a complete bike....

I dont think this is for me sorry...

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Tech Talk / Re: Inner rotor Kit

« on: July 28, 2009, 04:56:44 pm »

really?? got a link to one by chance??....... I cant find one.... that in itself is not unusual.....

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For Sale / Re: 1986 yz 250 490 parts

« on: July 28, 2009, 04:55:20 pm »

Whats missing from this parts lot mate? I am after a 86 YZ250 to restore (would prefer the 1st of the watercooled ones with the radiator on the front guard...) might be worth persuing if cheap enough as I have to consider freight to NZ....

PM me if you like with pics....

Cheers Andy

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Tech Talk / Re: Inner rotor Kit

« on: July 28, 2009, 02:18:32 pm »

Hey Firko, does that inner rotor kit you provided the link for above have charging / lighting capability?

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Tech Talk / Re: Modesett Engineering Exhaust

« on: July 26, 2009, 05:53:47 pm »

Beautiful Doc, simply beautiful.......

Now that you have that one, do you have a normal TM125 pipe you want to see go to a good home?

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Kawasaki / Re: Anyone identify this old beast?

« on: July 23, 2009, 06:27:26 pm »

A mate has something very similar if not the same in a shed at the back of his place, said i could have it.... better get round to grabbing it I suppose....didnt think it was anything special......probably isnt....

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Tech Talk / Re: Inner rotor Kit

« on: July 23, 2009, 06:24:55 pm »

www.electrexworld.co.uk

has a few bits and pieces that probably have more interest to my project than the norm.....

I need a decent ignition curve as well as lighting etc capability as I use my bike on the road as well.... I just have to decide which system to go with.....

More talking with Lozza me thinks....

I guess Im "lucky" that I do about 20km per day at least 6 days a week on my old TS125....... I love it and wouldnt have it any other way!

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Tech Talk / Re: Inner rotor Kit

« on: July 23, 2009, 06:05:04 pm »

No problem Loz, will probably go with that UK system..... most cost effective setup out there at the moment it seems...... unless I can find a TS 125 ERZ 12v system........

I know this has been discussed a fair bit but i still cant decide......

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Tech Talk / Re: Inner rotor Kit

« on: July 23, 2009, 05:20:18 pm »

Are these chinese systems capable of running a charge circuit for lighting, indicators, horn etc.... Thinking about this setup for my TS/M hybrid.....

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KTM / Re: Opinions on what bike to get

« on: July 14, 2009, 05:08:16 pm »

Yeah sure Lozza, are you gonna finance it

I have had a few people bang on about the DRZ400......I'll try and get hold of one to try it out I think.

Kinda like the better suspension and brakes on the Bergs and KTM's though.... not to mention hydraulic clutch etc...... maybe just bling but Im a bit of a magpie......

How bad are the KTM and Bergs though really with regard to servicing needs and reliability? Surely as they are both road legal models they are not as bad as the full on MX versions?

Am I correct in thinking the KTM 520 EXC is less highly strung than its SX counterpart therefore a bit easier on its components from a mechanical point of veiw..??

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KTM / Re: Opinions on what bike to get

« on: July 14, 2009, 12:11:18 pm »

I think that I would be servicing it at probably 80 hours rather than the recommended 90 hours just to be sure.....Its no issue to me to do myself......even rebuilding it if needed wont be an issue.......( crossed fingers I dont need to )

Its really a coin toss between the KTM 520 and Husaberg 550

If anyone has any comparisons between these two bikes......start typing please....

Andy

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General Discussion / Re: Does this end in tears?

« on: July 13, 2009, 06:41:46 pm »

The shooting one above is the stupidest thing I have ever seen!!! What a dumb arse!!! We use 9mm Glocks at work and let me tell you, thay are not meant to tickle......

Bloody dumb rednecks......