[Mick DMember]

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KTM 250 cross country, failed a main brg, then split a clutch basket, counter shaft output brg, and 2nd gear shift fork, and was so expensive for parts.

TB

I knew that bike would get a mention,that is what turned TB into the KTM hater he is….LOL

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Moto wrote:

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I try not to roost people where possible (unless messing around). That said, when I’m on it it’s fair game as far as I’m concerned. If you’re right up my arse and getting roosted, deal with it!

Sometimes you get a bit of collateral damage though….sorry Tiny!

RiderX’s effort at roosting you Moto at the Xmas party is one of the funniest things I have seen in quite some time. That is karma at its finest.

I learnt my lesson when I was on the 530 and roosted Tripper and smashed the headlight on the bike. Trouble was, he was riding …………MY XR!!!!!! What a goose roosting your own bike.:blush:

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Back on topic, Repco sell a motorcycle tool roll that is relatively cheap.It might pay to take the rear pack off your bike and take it with you to see if it fits before you buy it though.

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Mr Blue wrote:

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Sorry Rat My KTM experience was the exact opposite of yours, except for the 50s, but in them I will say one word “COBRA”

BC

Hhahahah I thought the same thing,you could also throw the words LEM and Polini into the 50cc equation.

I bet I know what TB is gunna say was his worst bike.

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Ktmrat wrote:

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What a Bastard Mick

Sad but true.So I am in the market for an excellent late model Pro Senior.
BTW we just Highjacked this thread.Sorry Holeshot

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Moto wrote:

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Mick maybe able to help here? His brother supplies KTC tools and they do tool rolls, question is whether they so one that will fit into your standard pack. The tool rolls KTC donated for the Christams party prizes looked very good.

I have a KTC mini tool box and can recommend them for sure.

No good at the moment with the Aussie dollar in the toilet, we will not be importing anything.It dropped to 0.57 cents against theYen this morning. WE made the decision this morning that the bikes I have in Japan are all going up to auction in Japan ASAP, so untill the Aussie dollar stops farting and spluttering,no bikes,tools or dozers coming in from the land of the rising sun for us.

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So it was mostly your own paranoia that got you on the tools. Were you running an aftermarket bash plate (I’m sure we covered this before) as mine couldn’t be easier to take off. It must take about 4 seconds….

Yeah Probably, but it was the first time in my life I was responsible for the maintainance and performance of a brand new $13700 motorycle.

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KTM Bull wrote:

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What about Ant’s Kato Mick, that must have been in your ‘good bikes’?

It was a awesome bike,although it required more spanner work than all the other bikes combined in my shed at the time.
I also had a 2002 KTM250SX 2 banger that I loved but it used to hurt me all the time.:blush:

What did you have to do to the 530, i suppose it takes a lot of time to straighten bark busters all the time:lol:

Bits used to fall off all the time and with only 600ml of oil in the engine I was paranoid about oil changes which required removing the bashplate and that was a bastard job. Yeah the barkbusters did require regular “adjusting”.

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Ktmrat wrote:

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The reward is sooooo worth it

For some,you are a sick individual David.

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Moto wrote:

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Mate when you are as good looking and smart as me you get used to the envy and jealousy:dry: :silly:

:laugh: I feel your pain Dave, I have to share the same burden :laugh:

Listen to the two Kato riders licking each others wounds….LOL

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What about Ant’s Kato Mick, that must have been in your ‘good bikes’?

It was a awesome bike,although it required more spanner work than all the other bikes combined in my shed at the time.
I also had a 2002 KTM250SX 2 banger that I loved but it used to hurt me all the time.:blush:

[Mick DMember]

Crap bikes
1982 Suzuki DR500…Big heavy non starting heap of excrement.
1984 Suzuki TS250X…rooted when I got it,went up the road like a crab.
Best bikes…
2006 Kawasaki KX65 and KX85 hours of trouble free racing.
Kawasaki GPZ1100B1 awesome bike till the Fuel injection shat
itself.
And of coarse my Hondas
2000 XR630 that I still ride and my much loved 03CRF450R which I sold to finance more bikes for my kids.
I had a few YZ250F’s that were worthy of a mention too as good bikes.

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Man I wish I was there to see that!!!THen again I would have been to far behind you to see it happen.:blush:
I just saw KTM Bull a minute ago and we had a little snicker session at your expence Dave,hope you don’t mind.:woohoo:

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Since hearing that phrase a while back I have also adopted it as my moto. Prior to that it was”aspirations outweighing abilities.”

Why the hell would you Adopt Moto. Haven’t you got enough problems to deal with? If you want the equivilent pain in your life, just jam your nuts in a vice and tighen away!!!!!!!!
Crash

hahhahhaha!! Good pick up Crash. OK then MOTTO

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Since hearing that phrase a while back I have also adopted it as my moto. Prior to that it was”aspirations outweighing abilities.”

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