What did you do to your dirty bike today? - Page 172 - BARF

onto1wheel · 02-26-2018, 06:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stangz

...Does anyone lubricate their cables? I’ve bought every gadget and nothing seems to work. I doubt it matters but I try anyways.

for sure I lube my cables. I haven't found one of those auto-lube clamp things that work, so I spray my cable lube into a small tub, then pour it into the (detached) cable end a few drops every few minutes while I do other maintenance. That's what works for me

elemetal · 02-27-2018, 05:32 AM

I always had pretty good luck with those little clamp on cable lubers... spray in the end at the bars until it comes out the other end then wipe away all the extra. Of course I haven't had a bike with cables (other than throttle) for a while now.

thedub · 02-27-2018, 11:51 AM

Every time I try to use a clamp-on cable lubers, all it does is shoot lube every where but inside the cable.

Motion Pro has a new version with a totally new design, that looks like it seals better, but I haven't tried it yet. https://www.motionpro.com/product/08-0609

anytwowilldo · 02-27-2018, 04:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thedub

Every time I try to use a clamp-on cable lubers, all it does is shoot lube every where but inside the cable.

Motion Pro has a new version with a totally new design, that looks like it seals better, but I haven't tried it yet. https://www.motionpro.com/product/08-0609

I have used mine for years, can't remember who makes it, but it works great.

Duffil · 02-27-2018, 09:00 PM

I've had good luck with a small dropper and thin oil. I actually use Lucas Oil's gun lube.

--ontopic: yanked the front end off getting ready for this weekend at Hollister.

2strokeYardSale · 03-08-2018, 07:12 PM

Installed some of these. Way cheaper than Honda OEM.

https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/p...e-Support-Seal

And I re-glued a grip with a special Yamabond (7?) that seems suspiciously like Renthal grip glue.

PASTAPWR · 03-08-2018, 10:15 PM

Started installing my rally guards. Ran into an issue with one bracket. Back to Cycle Gear tomorrow to see if they can solve the issue.

My kid installed new bars on his bike. Old bars were bent. Another issue with rally guards, so need to look for some parts for his bike tomorrow as well.

KooLaid · 03-09-2018, 09:30 AM

Coolant flush, new radiator caps.

PASTAPWR · 03-09-2018, 10:13 PM

Completed the install of rally guards on both bikes. Time to do some riding. Then work on an e-start issue on my 450X

madsen203 · 03-10-2018, 12:34 PM

Found my shifter that snapped off the retaining bolt. Shift splines are not salvageable and the bolt that snapped inside the mechanism is not extractable. Ordering new parts today.

Reapplied stain to trailer so the wood would last another season. Moved the wheel chock over so I can fit another bike or gear next to mine. Need to modify some extra anchors but will await for trailer to dry.

Loving the dirty world. It has been time and time again better than street riding. Safer (usually), more exciting, less legal worries, and a solid group of good people who regularly go riding.

chrisweir.com · 03-10-2018, 01:35 PM

Minor service and cleaning.... She's ready

PASTAPWR · 03-10-2018, 02:11 PM

Rode it. Yay!!!!...First time out since buying it President's day weekend back in Feb.

thedub · 03-10-2018, 03:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by madsen203

Found my shifter that snapped off the retaining bolt. Shift splines are not salvageable and the bolt that snapped inside the mechanism is not extractable. Ordering new parts today.

The bolt that holds the shift lever on KTMs is notorious for giving owners trouble. I have also had my shift lever fall off on the trail. Although mine didn't break, just rattled loose. I check mine often now; like, put a wrench on it every time I wash the bike.

Replace everything that rides on the shaft while you are in there; seal, bearing, return spring, etc.

madsen203 · 03-10-2018, 04:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thedub

The bolt that holds the shift lever on KTMs is notorious for giving owners trouble. I have also had my shift lever fall off on the trail. Although mine didn't break, just rattled loose. I check mine often now; like, put a wrench on it every time I wash the bike.

Replace everything that rides on the shaft while you are in there; seal, bearing, return spring, etc.

I won’t have access to that as I’m not splitting the case. I can replace the shaft by removing clutch cover and clutch basket. Then it pops out real easy. I will be replacing the seal as I damaged it when messing around with a drill/tap trying to get the bolt out.

Mine came loose prior. Need to use red lock tite it seems for best results. I check it often too. It scratched my stator case when it came loose on the trail without me realizing.

Parts will be here Wednesday. Getting ready for ride next weekend.

Eric B · 03-10-2018, 07:27 PM

Can someone 'splain KTM's reasons for the shifter connection? It seems a complicated spline to make.
Is it a "can't do it like the Japanese" thing?

02-27-2018, 11:51 AM	#2568
thedub Octane Socks AMA #: 2952025 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Gardnerville, NV Motorcycles: R6, Tiger 800, KTM 500, KTM 350 Name: Wiles	Every time I try to use a clamp-on cable lubers, all it does is shoot lube every where but inside the cable. Motion Pro has a new version with a totally new design, that looks like it seals better, but I haven't tried it yet. https://www.motionpro.com/product/08-0609 __________________ AFM #77, D36 #166N Thanks for the support; Sidi\|Motion Pro\|C@TT\|Vortex\|Shoei

03-08-2018, 07:12 PM	#2571
2strokeYardSale Moab on my mind Contributor + Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Northern Nevada Motorcycles: shouldn't have cams! Name: Yard Sale	Installed some of these. Way cheaper than Honda OEM. https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/p...e-Support-Seal And I re-glued a grip with a special Yamabond (7?) that seems suspiciously like Renthal grip glue. __________________ That's how this works, man. The one with the gun gets to tell the truth.

03-08-2018, 10:15 PM	#2572
PASTAPWR Veteran Founding Member Contributor Join Date: May 2002 Location: San Jose, CA Motorcycles: '01 RSV Mille Name:	Started installing my rally guards. Ran into an issue with one bracket. Back to Cycle Gear tomorrow to see if they can solve the issue. My kid installed new bars on his bike. Old bars were bent. Another issue with rally guards, so need to look for some parts for his bike tomorrow as well. __________________ Dave "Lines? How about staying to the left of the white one and right of the yellow ones. It's called a lane and you're supposed to stay in your own. Practice that for a while first... " - Dougmo531 Last edited by PASTAPWR; 03-09-2018 at 12:06 PM..

03-09-2018, 10:13 PM	#2574
PASTAPWR Veteran Founding Member Contributor Join Date: May 2002 Location: San Jose, CA Motorcycles: '01 RSV Mille Name:	Completed the install of rally guards on both bikes. Time to do some riding. Then work on an e-start issue on my 450X __________________ Dave "Lines? How about staying to the left of the white one and right of the yellow ones. It's called a lane and you're supposed to stay in your own. Practice that for a while first... " - Dougmo531

03-10-2018, 12:34 PM	#2575
madsen203 Undetermined Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Pleasant Hill Motorcycles: 2006 YZ250 Name: Michael M	Found my shifter that snapped off the retaining bolt. Shift splines are not salvageable and the bolt that snapped inside the mechanism is not extractable. Ordering new parts today. Reapplied stain to trailer so the wood would last another season. Moved the wheel chock over so I can fit another bike or gear next to mine. Need to modify some extra anchors but will await for trailer to dry. Loving the dirty world. It has been time and time again better than street riding. Safer (usually), more exciting, less legal worries, and a solid group of good people who regularly go riding. __________________ Cheers! Last edited by madsen203; 03-10-2018 at 12:35 PM..

02-27-2018, 05:32 AM	#2567
elemetal 3 pings and a zing Contributor + Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Oaktown Motorcycles: '20 Scorpa, '19 TX 300, '17 1090 '93 KTM 550 MXC, '14 500 EXC Name:	I always had pretty good luck with those little clamp on cable lubers... spray in the end at the bars until it comes out the other end then wipe away all the extra. Of course I haven't had a bike with cables (other than throttle) for a while now.

02-27-2018, 09:00 PM	#2570
Duffil Hack Contributor + 1% Join Date: May 2008 Location: Modesto Motorcycles: XR400R Name: Rex	I've had good luck with a small dropper and thin oil. I actually use Lucas Oil's gun lube. --ontopic: yanked the front end off getting ready for this weekend at Hollister.

03-09-2018, 09:30 AM	#2573
KooLaid Hippocritapotamus Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Flat wasteland Motorcycles: 2020 300 XC-W TPI Name:	Coolant flush, new radiator caps.

03-10-2018, 01:35 PM	#2576
chrisweir.com Home Loans for Riders! BARF Sponsor Contributor + + 2% Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Sacramento, CA Motorcycles: 2013 FJR1300A Name: Chris Weir	Minor service and cleaning.... She's ready Attached Thumbnails __________________ Be kind, you never know what someone is going through

03-10-2018, 02:11 PM	#2577
PASTAPWR Veteran Founding Member Contributor Join Date: May 2002 Location: San Jose, CA Motorcycles: '01 RSV Mille Name:	Rode it. Yay!!!!...First time out since buying it President's day weekend back in Feb. __________________ Dave "Lines? How about staying to the left of the white one and right of the yellow ones. It's called a lane and you're supposed to stay in your own. Practice that for a while first... " - Dougmo531

03-10-2018, 07:27 PM	#2580
Eric B Know-it-none Join Date: May 2014 Location: san jose Motorcycles: KLE, KLX, KDX, SRX, Evo Name: Eric	Can someone 'splain KTM's reasons for the shifter connection? It seems a complicated spline to make. Is it a "can't do it like the Japanese" thing?

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