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  • August 31, 2015 at 10:27 pm #104586

    murph the surf
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    Has anybody fitted a second rim lock to their bike?
    Just wondering, as I am almost tearing the v/v stem out on the rear wheel
    Existing rim lock is plenty tight
    Do they wear or lose grip after time?
    Cheers
    Murph

    August 31, 2015 at 10:36 pm #262607

    Greg
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    They do wear if they are the softer OEM alloy type Murph. I reckon a 2nd one wouldnt hurt for what you do with that 500 mate. You would get a lot of slip and sudden grip with your riding. Careful you dont over tighten as well because they split :blush:

    TB

    September 1, 2015 at 12:18 am #262608

    Ben Guest
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    I run a second one on the rear Murph to stop the v stem from ripping off at low PSI. It works well. + the standard KTM rim locks are shit.

    September 1, 2015 at 5:50 am #262611

    murph the surf
    Member

    Thanks Gentlemen
    I think I will run another lock
    One more question
    Where in relation to the existing rim lock do i put a second one?
    Cheers
    Murph

    September 1, 2015 at 10:21 pm #262612

    Ben Guest
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    I run mine 90′ apart with the v stem in the middle of both of them.

    The rims are very hard to drill :/

    Thrillseeker.

    September 2, 2015 at 9:04 am #262617

    drew
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    I run two. But it does make it harder to fit the tyre and tube…. Or it just cos I got fat hands….

    Factory k8ii rear had two holes already. One a few spokes from the valve the other almost directly across from the valve.

    September 2, 2015 at 10:59 am #262609

    Dude
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    Maybe the orignal rim lock is worn due to kms on the bike and the use it’s put thru :dry: :unsure: :blink:

    Answer = buy a new one 1st and see how it goes. ;)

    http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Orange-Alloy-Rubber-Rim-Lock-KTM-1-60-1-85-2-15-Motorbike-Aluminium-/251457613802?hash=item3a8c0aafea

    September 2, 2015 at 9:46 pm #262620

    Alex
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    Dude wrote:
    Maybe the orignal rim lock is worn due to kms on the bike and the use it’s put thru :dry: :unsure: :blink:

    Answer = buy a new one 1st and see how it goes. ;)

    http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Orange-Alloy-Rubber-Rim-Lock-KTM-1-60-1-85-2-15-Motorbike-Aluminium-/251457613802?hash=item3a8c0aafea

    Sounds like a good option to me too

    September 3, 2015 at 7:34 am #262621

    drew
    Member

    Torpido7 have bilit ones on sale atm

    September 4, 2015 at 1:56 am #262622

    murph the surf
    Member

    Purchased a new after market lock and will run it and see how I go
    Thanks Fella’s
    Cheers
    Murph

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