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  • February 25, 2009 at 5:32 am #95934

    Anonymous

    Well, here it is. Perfect bike for a decrepit old fart!

    And yes, that is a trials tyre on the back. A Michelin X11 I am testing with a view to getting a Pirreli MT43. So far VERY impressed.

    Old Al. trials_tyre_001__600_x_450_.jpg

    February 25, 2009 at 5:33 am #123772

    Chris
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    OMG is that A KLX250?

    February 25, 2009 at 5:35 am #123773

    Anonymous

    I used to use the X11 religiously on my trials bike back in the UK. It’s a great tyre. How have you found it for clogging on muddy days Alan? The trials boys tilt the bike over on it’s stand before every section on a muddy day and gas it us to clear the shit out, obviously can’t do that on an enduro bike.

    Do you use the trampoline much in your spare time? :laugh:

    chris72a wrote:

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    OMG is that A KLX250?

    That’s what he said in his intro ;)

    February 25, 2009 at 5:40 am #123776

    Chris
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    I musn’t of read it very well then, I just got all excited when I saw the bike, I use to have one of those remember!

    Chris.

    February 25, 2009 at 6:08 am #123774

    Peter
    Member

    Nice bike al I like the colour greenB). I was going to buy one of those as a starter bike but being a heavyweight opted for a few more cc’s to push me along:laugh:

    February 25, 2009 at 6:59 am #123777

    Anonymous

    Moto wrote:

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    I used to use the X11 religiously on my trials bike back in the UK. It’s a great tyre. How have you found it for clogging on muddy days Alan? The trials boys tilt the bike over on it’s stand before every section on a muddy day and gas it us to clear the shit out, obviously can’t do that on an enduro bike.

    Do you use the trampoline much in your spare time? :laugh:

    Works brilliant in dry conditions which is 95% of the time around here. Sloppy at the moment but the bike is forkless at the moment so cannot give it a try. Tried it in some bog holes in the Watagans and it plugged through no problem. Stopped in the middle and restarted with out any wheel spin. Think it might reach it’s limit in real slop though.

    The mini trampoline is one the wife has worn out. It is now the dogs sunbed.:)

    old al.

    February 25, 2009 at 7:53 am #123787

    shane
    Member

    Hello Old Al!
    You might remember me from such websites as…nevermind!

    February 25, 2009 at 8:22 am #123790

    Anonymous

    shane_vor wrote:

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    Hello Old Al!
    You might remember me from such websites as…nevermind!

    G’day Shane. Riding up your way next month. At least I think it’s your way. Two day ride from the Zig Zag. Staying at the Zig Zag Motel. Last time I rode down there with you they had to call out the Fire Brigade Hazmat Unit to clean up the bush.:laugh:

    Slight leak from the oil seals.

    old al

    February 25, 2009 at 8:24 am #123794

    shane
    Member

    …as I recall with fondness!

    Yes that is up my way and have fun, she’s been a bit wet up this way lately

    February 25, 2009 at 12:56 pm #123798

    Chris
    Member

    Hey Al, what mods have you done to the KLX.

    Cheers
    Chris.

    February 25, 2009 at 8:02 pm #123795

    Greg
    Member

    Welcome Al, nice to have you on board and look forward to catching up for a ride soon, whats with the two day at Zig Zag?

    TB

    February 26, 2009 at 2:17 am #123811

    Anonymous

    chris72a wrote:

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    Hey Al, what mods have you done to the KLX.

    Cheers
    Chris.

    Just the basic stuff really.

    Modified Carby. Slide mod (filling in two holes on top of slide and drilling out one hole on bottom to increas vacuum effect and slide movement), KLX300 needle on second groove from top, bigger main (136) and pilot (40) jets, 2.5 turns on the mixture screw. Air box lid off. Unifilter dual stage air filter. Revs out clean as a whistle with good “off the stop” throttle response.

    Exhaust. TK pipes slip on can. Top Aussie product. Sounds great too.

    Gearing. 48 chain gang rear and 14 front.

    Front end. Forks 10w oil and stronger springs (when I get them:angry: ). Stock headlight and instruments replaced by Polisport headlight and pushbike speedo. Home made (very rough):) aluminium dash for warning lights.

    Rear end. Stock lights and rego holder off. Rego plate on rear fender. NO mods at this stage to rear shock. For my riding weight (90klg) it seems ok. Race sag at about 95-100mm. Maybe a stronger spring later. See how it goes stock with the stronger fork springs.

    Bars. Fat bar adapters with Pro Taper “Chad Reed” bend tapered fat bars.

    Small mirror and mini blinkers to placate any interested members of the constabulary.

    Tyres. Dunlop 756 front Michelin x11 trials rear.

    So thats it. Just basic stuff but makes the difference chalk and cheese from stock.

    old al.

    February 26, 2009 at 2:23 am #123818

    Anonymous

    Trailboss wrote:

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    Welcome Al, nice to have you on board and look forward to catching up for a ride soon, whats with the two day at Zig Zag?

    TB

    It,s a yearly get together with the people I ride with regular. Some camp out and some (like me) do it easy in a motel. More a social weekend with riding as a bonus.

    old al.

    February 26, 2009 at 7:07 am #123775

    Dwayne O
    Member

    Sweet Ride Al,
    Will have a closer look on the weekend mate,& compare it to my green machine,,,
    You may have a few tricks for me to take onboard as well!
    Cheers

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