Recent content by AirRsq

The valve cover gasket is a PITA to get situated perfectly, especially on the right side where the cam shaft ends protrude. The engine is so surgically implanted between the frame trellis', that you have to be very diligent in getting the gasket in perfectly and not misaligning it while trying...

Here's a quick time lapse video of my suspension upgrade. Shock & fork springs. https://youtu.be/w9opClZtQWw

Shock swap update Update on my R6 shock swap project: I got my shock put together and installed, but the weather here in Eastern NC has been complete garbage so I have yet to ride it.

I have a set on the bike and a spare in the parts box. For $130 each, you can get 2 pair for less than the cost of even the cheapest option available. The craftsmanship, fitment, and look exceeded my expectations. As for crashworthiness, time will tell. That is why I ordered a second set: to...

This bike has a rear brake? Ha.

Mfg PN: 63002021200 Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/KTM-Open-Dual-Compound-Grips/dp/B0035HAS6G

Agreed on the stockers being garbage. I put on the G2 Quick Turn throttle tube and set of KTM half waffle open end grips made for enduros. I used 'em on my off-road bikes and they are great. Dual-compound, not too skinny or fat, and already open ended to accept bar ends, mirrors, etc.

2 or 4FT$!

I know the quick turn throttle tube is not a very cheap mod, especially when you add the price of grips and shipping = $100+. But, I can say that it is the single most noticeable mod I have done, and in addition to the much shorter throttle throw, the smoothness and solid feeling vs. the...

I'm doing the R6 shock swap right now and I'm gonna say "no". The reservoir being vertical will definitely interfere with the exhaust. The R6 shock has a horizontal res and barely fits. And if you mounted it backwards with the res facing the rear, it would definitely hit the airbox. I can...

Yes yes.:D.

Good point. I'm #200 w/o gear. ~#220 with. Keep in mind that I have not confirmed that the 11.6 rear and 0.95 fronts are ideal yet, though others' research suggests so.

It was a great deal. The bumper still feels good, not dried out, so I'm hoping the internal seals are fresh enough for some abuse too. As an aside, I put a zip tie on my forks and went for a hard ride yesterday to see how much travel I am using. Answer: ALL OF IT! I read that you get all...

Because this is 'supposed to' be somewhat of a budget bike and because I don't race it, I'm going to take advantage of the DIY upgrade to the forks and shock that some others have done instead of just throwing a trick suspension kit at it. This option is a bit out of line with my usual bike...

Concur. KTM oil filter covers seal very well with the installed O-ring. The bolts require only a smidge more than hand tight. Snug 'em down then give another 1/8 or 1/4 turn-ish. The O-ring does the sealing, the bolts just hold the cover on against the oil pressure.