[PeterMember]

Lefty,

She is what she is, mate. The trouble I see is spending good coin to get nowhere.

Wish I had an answer, but I dont.
My 450exc has also let me down, at the front end. Thought it was rider error, was more like lacking bike !

Good luck seeking the answer.

[PeterMember]

Hey Kat,

Where were you ?

Brianna needed a dance partner Sat Night !!
The girls did a quick loop od Sat arvo, everyone asked after you.

Cheers

[PeterMember]

We will be there on Sat, Cathi is gunna ride with a few girls from down that way on Sat arvo.
But Ill head in to basecamp for dinner and the bonfire on Sat night.

Hopefully the rain stays away.

[PeterMember]

Wazzup,

PM sent.
Lets ride together on Sunday.

Cheers.

[PeterMember]

Heals,

Log on to Dirtbikeworld and PM ceej, he is one of the organisers.

[PeterMember]

wazzup wrote:

I’ve been out with some dogs, its amazing what they can fit in thier mouths

ROFLMAO !!!!!

[PeterMember]

This place used to ship direct to your door, thats how I got mine.

Now I believe they only sell to dealers … click “Find a Dealer”

http://www.motorcycletyres.net.au/

[PeterMember]

Nice report.

I ran the E09 rears on my DR650, with Pirelli MT21s up front and loved that combination.
Previous to the E09 I had the E07, but found them a bit more suited to tar, so more like a 7030 tardirt tyre. The E07s were crap in mud, slippery or greasy conditions, hence why I changed to the E09.

I also ran UHD tubes and never had issues with flats.

Be aware that they are an absolute bugger of a tyre to get on the rim, as they have such a stiff, solid side wall. I tried for ages to fit them at home and tried a few few tricks, ( talc, summer sun and heat ) but gave up and took the whole rear wheel to the local bloke, and he popped them on the rim in 5 seconds on his tyre machine.

A good tyre that is a decent price. Well worth it.

Cheers.

[PeterMember]

On the weekend I had another go it getting the rekluse working.

As I found it impossible to wind out the little 2mm screw, I thought Id ease off the bolts on the pressure plate springs to see if that made it easier.
The idea behind that 2mm screw is to put a gap in the engagement of the clutch by extending the push rod, with engine revs centrifical force expands the Rekluse EXP 2.0 component and that fills in the gap because it expands, and the gears engage.
That seemed to do the trick as it became easier to do the 1 and a quarter turns I needed to do on that 2mm screw.
I put everything back together and tested it – all good, she now idles stationary in first gear.

Took it for a few runs and everything was fine.

Cheers.

[PeterMember]

Thanks Chris,

This is what the instructions say …. it would make sense if you install the 2mm in until it stops, then back it off 1 1/4 turns, but the instructions say wind clockwise.

Install M4 adjustment screw into
Rekluse throw-out (do this away from
the bike to prevent it falling into engine)
so that it is just above flush.

Install Rekluse throw-out onto throw-out
rod. Do not install the OEM needle
bearing and washer.

Install OEM pressure plate.

Install pressure plate springs (see
setup sheet for proper configuration),
and OEM bolts.

Finding the Starting Point
Using the short end of a 2mm Allen
wrench, turn the M4 adjustment screw
clockwise until the set screw stops with
moderate pressure (see Fig. A). At this
point the slave cylinder should be
bottomed out and this is your starting
point.

From this point, turn the M4 adjustment
screw 1-1/4 turns clockwise

Install the M8 set screw and tighten it
until the Rekluse throw-out starts to
spin. Use the throw-out
adjustment/tightening tool along with a
10mm box-end wrench (see Fig. C) to
keep the throw-out from spinning.
Recommended torque is 70-inch
pounds (8 N-m).

[PeterMember]

Ok thanks for posts so far.

I have installed the Rekluse, and the bike still goes … thats good!

But I am not understanding what the instructions are telling me in ‘Finding the Starting Point’.

I wind the 2mm screw in until I feel it stop … then go to wind in a further 1 1/4 turns, but theres no way that little screw will wind more than about a 1/2 turn.

I put everything back together, and warm bike up, and ride. Theres no probs with gears, changing or anything, but I cant sit at idle in first gear … it stalls.

Any suggestions ? Do I just keep winding that screw back unitl it works? Finding the starting point has me baffled !

[PeterMember]

These bikes run hot, its a known …. trait 😆 of the ktm.

If theres not enough air flow, she will boil.

[PeterMember]

Bundyroy wrote:

Riggs, what did the fan cost and I gather it plugs straight into the bikes wiring harness somewhere. If this is correct the fact that they have a plug ready and waiting concerns me. You could say it’s almost like an admission. How does the fan fit in with your radiator guards? Did you try the fan with normal coolant before you went the engine ice path?

The fan cost about $180 shipped to my door from the US, it might be a bit cheaper now.
KTMparts.com would not sell me the fan cos its against policy to ship to other countries that have KTM dealers :angry: , so I found a Husaberg place and ordered it from them.

There is an unused connector up under the tank that the harness plugs into perfectly. I havent got radiator guards, and apparently some guards wont fit if the fan is installed.
I never tried the bike with normal coolant after the fan went on – during installation you drain the radiator of coolant, so I thought it best to go the whole hog and put the Engine Ice in. The bike still gets bloody hot, but she hasnt bolied since I made the changes.

I think KTM engineers designed the bike for desert racing type enduros, eg high speeds. It really is a bit too much bike for tight single, takes a lot of effort to ride.

[PeterMember]

I posted this a while ago on DBW, cos my brand new KTM 450 was overheating in tight single.
The ‘berg and KTM use exactly the same part.
I also went with Engine Ice as the coolant … now I dont boil over, I get flat batteries 😆 😆 😆

Added the fan kit to help the bike stay cool.

Got the kit from the US, comes with all the fittings, thermostat, and wiring harness.

[PeterMember]

Im sure Cathi will post up her thoughts on the Kowen ride too, but I’ll put some pics up in the mean time.
From what I saw as a spectator, the ride was very well organised by the Canberra DSMRA. They seem to have things under control and everything runs pretty smooth. The Vietnam Vets did a good job on the catering too. Saw the guys from Trailzone mag there … Clubby, Phil, and Lance.
The weather was fantastic, sunny skies, about 23deg C, and not a cloud in the sky, tracks a bit dusty, but pretty good, altho some sections had lots of ruts and exposed tree roots, to keep you on your toes.

I’m not sure 30 kms of tight single track, is exactly the type of riding I like.
I think Cathi found it a bit tiring too. Turn after turn after turn, … clutch-brake, clutch excelerate, clutch-brake, clutch excelerate ….. our bodies are getting too old to handle it, lol.

Nice to catch up with Wazzup and Linda, Grant and Alison, and the VanBrookys ( Happy Bday Vanbrooky )

Some pics

The camping grounds



Headquarters

Vietnam Vets Kitchen

The Husky at Scrutineering

Riding Buddy, Alison



Alisons’ other half Grant getting ready

Riding

As far as Cathi got on the Northern Loop, section F.

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