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Trailboss wrote:

King STM wrote:

I couldn’t resist posting this one up

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ph8nKCWtw4c

STM

There it is eh :laugh: Well yes that’s the crash, bloody hurt :S You failed to mention King I went back and rode straight up in record time.

Ok you have had your fun :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: Now post the long one of the mighty 650 passing your rekulse equipped mountain bike WR 250 getting hosed in mountain bike style track :whistle:

TB

WTF :blink: :silly: :huh:

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axel wrote:

The look the goods lefty. Good airflow.

Yes they are good Axel. I run a set on my KTM450 with a thermo fan and they are great!
I went for a ride yesterday up a snotty rock infested track that I usually ride, 1st & 2nd gear type of hill climb and the fan happily cut in and out with no sign of overheating.
I also cheated by using the Rev-Loc clutch that I installed a few weeks back and it was awesome!

Cheers,
Lefty

[Geoff ForshawMember]

Hi All,

I will be placing another order of guards this coming week if any one would like to pre-order please PM me by Friday 19/8/2011.
They take between 7-10 days to get here from the US.

Check out the BPD Website for bike/model information.

KTM, Husaberg, Husqvarna, Honda, Yamaha, Gas Gas, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Beta

http://www.bulletproofdesigns.com/

Yes they are more expensive than most but in my opinion they are the best available.

I am trying to keep as close as possible to US pricing for those who are interested.

Pricing as follows;
Radiator Guards $200set
Anodising add $20

Rear Disc Guards $120
Anodising add $5

Swing Arm Guards $55
Anodising add $5

Plus Expess post freight to your door usually around $15 for a 3kg Satchel

All prices are in Australian Dollars

Unfortunately I have to add GST to the the above prices but i will be absorbing the freight from the US

I look forward to processing your orders.

Cheers,

Lefty

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Hey Jeffro,

Big effort mate! I think i would be shagged too going through all of that too, especially the big bog hole. :ohmy: :huh:
Glad you got back ok and the shoulder held up ok.

Cheers,
Lefty

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axel wrote:

Can I just throw in there in winter richening of the jetting is desirable due to the colder/denser air. Your bike will be running leaner and will tend to boil easier.
I note from experience (Sunday) that my 300 puffed out a gasp of steam a good 10C under what it would in the warmer months. I have a trailtek vapor with temp sensor and was surprise it boiled at that temperature.

Just a note Axel.
The boiling temp of the coolant will be lower if your cap is on the way out and it bleeds off too early and/or the coolant hasn’t been changed for a while as it will go off. I would recommend a complete flush and change every 12mths. Coolant ratio 30% coolant 70% water. Using a good quality coolant 95% Glycol.

Cheers

Lefty

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PM Sent.

Cheers

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pete the wulf wrote:

I’ve seen guys run a small bottle in the air box as an overflow tank and they say it works.
I’m not sure about it.
I have also heard that adjusting your needle ( not sure up or down ) to suit summer or winter.
Someone may be able to explain that better.

PTW

The overflow bottle is only for recovery of coolant once the engine cools down. It wont stop the engine from overheating. Once the engine overheats and the coolant pressure overcomes the cap pressure, as the coolant expands, it will then be either dumped out the overflow (onto the ground) or into the coolant recovery reservior. When the engine cools a vacuum is created in the cooling system allowing coolant to be drawn back into the engine, provided the coolant is being drawn from the bottom of the recovery reservior and no air enters the system. It is the same system used on cars, trucks etc.

As an engine builder I would not recommend using a product that increases the boiling point of the coolant above 120deg C.

Hope this helps.

Cheers,

Lefty

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Great report there gents. Looks like a cracker of a ride/weekend. Great pics too.

Need to go on the next one.

Cheers,
Lefty

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Great RR Krusty.
I went around to TB’s earlier today and he showed me the vids. Well done mate some of that stuff looked a bit shitty with all that loose rock. Looks like you guys had fun though. Wish i was there.

Cheers,
Lefty

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Trailboss wrote:

Corey8 wrote:

did you consume the JD’s like you did on Nathan’s wheel? :laugh: :laugh:

Don’t drink JD, Bundy only and no had a few to many last night

TB

When i popped around earlier it looked like they were laced with JD under your belt! :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Looks good now champ! Must have changed back to Bundy eh! :laugh: :laugh:

Lefty

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chris72a wrote:

micknmeld wrote:

I am of the thinking that the SX models are really designed to be on a mX track. 4 laps and back to the pits to cool down before the next race. The EXC is meant for longer slower riding. I am thinking that KTM have all the extra stuff like a thermostat etc. there for a reason.

on that subject mine boiled for the first time since I did the jetting yesterday, so I may have to look at a fan fitout,

Lefty do the BPD’s ones cater for a thermo fan, I heard that with the Force onces you need to make some mods.

I wonder if 2012 ones come with a thermo fan.

Chris.

Hey Chris,

Yes BPD does cater for a thermo fan kit.

Cheers,
Lefty

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Trailboss wrote:

Run the forks through triple clamps about 10mm Jim fixed mine mate

TB

Buy a KTM 690 Champ! :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Now I’m om the cans! :laugh: :laugh:

Cheers!

[Geoff ForshawMember]

Murph,
I have an 08 450 EXC-R. But having said that i would need to look at a 525 of an earlier model to check it out. But i did a few conversions for 07 250 EXC’s and fitted fans to them with no problems. But with a little inovation i am sure it could be done. Especially as the guards are on the front and the fan is on the rear.

Cheers,
Lefty

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Hi Murph,

I have Radiator Guards, Bullet Proof Designs of couse, :cheer: and have absolutely no problems.

Everyone should buy a set! :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Cheers,
Lefty

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Hey Scoot,
Best leave your thermostat in but you probably need to check it opens at the right temp and is not sticking or is rooted. As i am talking from a race engine builders experience the problem with removing the thermostat is that when you are just cruising down the road or trail is that the engine runs way too cool where as with the thermostat installed it regulates the temperature of the engine to run in it’s correct operating range. An SX doesn’t have a thermostat as it usually operates at wide open throttle a high percentage of the time so regulating the temperature with a thermostat is not necessary. I have a KTM450EXC and the best investment that i have made with this is to install a factory thermo-fan.
Hope this helps.

Cheers,
Lefty

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