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Quote: Originally Posted by GSMark Thanks Dave, It only took me 52 years to get the garage that I've always wanted. Mark Yeah, took me 51......Although, Cant really remember longing for a workshop at two years old. But maybe.

Quote: Originally Posted by RonMexico I run rotella 5-40 because the many many oil analysis on BITOG (bob is the oil guy) forum shows it wears the least for a reasonable price and is readily available. That and the fact that diesel oil holds particulates in suspension like clutch dust gives me warm and fuzzys. All motor oil is designed to hold contaminates in suspension. It's part of the detergent additives.

Don't know much about the KTM's but it could be as simple as slack in cables leading to uptake and then a sudden jerking off idle. And computers for FI aren't instant, they take a bit to decide what to do.

Quote: Originally Posted by 6gun As an industrial Electrician my world revolves around zip-ties. When you buy them ALWAYS buy the good ones and your melting problems will reduce greatly! A tension gun is a wonderful tool to have! I keep a good supply with me while travelling and for now they function as my quick release luggage mounts! Just catching up on this very old thread ...... So, where do I buy the good kind of zip ties? It is not like...

Quote: Originally Posted by fritzcoinc Wow, NEWS FLASH, valve train compoents, cams, rockers/shafts do not wear. but I DID say that your claim is null and void. Valvetrain wear is LESS than the seat/valve wear on nearly EVERY motorcycle engine rolling today. Valve clearances TIGHTEN up... how in the world you can chart the ability of a certain oil to prevent wear is about as scientific as nothing. Be sure and read the news every day,...

The studs are replaceable, provided it does not twist off when you try to remove it. Before trying that, get an extra nut and cut it open on one side with a hacksaw, then tap a screwdriver in there to wedge it open enough you can thread it over the mangled threads to some clean threads, then put some vise grips on it and clamp it closed and start backing it off, make sure you oil the stud first as it makes a big difference. Usually you can get...

Quote: Originally Posted by concours water pump have a plastic impeller? Some of them slipped on the knurled shaft. Test the thermostat in a pan of water suspended by a wire, it should open at least 5mm. I've had BRAND NEW GM thermostats test bad, open only .060", etc. Is that a double acting thermo in there? two seating surfaces? Just seeing the coolant pouring into the resefvoir bottle via the little hose does not verify...

Quote: Originally Posted by concours Tracking valve clearances merely gives you a chart showing how fast the valves have receeded into the seats. Wow, NEWS FLASH, valve train compoents, cams, rockers/shafts do not wear.

Did he remove the right shark fin? It needs to be out of the way, then slide the cover to the right and out. Easy enough. Jim

Quote: Originally Posted by rick danger Once you open the bottle thats it. Unless you get Stabil stabilizer. That 'll keep it from spoiling. But use the whole bottle cause if you dont it'l go bad unless you get Stabil stabilizer stabilizer. This is capitalism at it's finest. You have to purchase the stabil stabilizer if the stabil gets over 24 months old. This will make the stabil stable. Then you can use it. If the stabil...