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micknmeld wrote:

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I was basing my opinion on Ant’s 530. It rattled when it was cold but stopped once warm,(this started at about 40hrs). I just wound out the cam chain tensioner untill I heard an audible “click” then wound it back in to the same place and all was good and it hasn’t rattled since.It had something to do with the size of the teeth on the ratchet set up in the tensioner. Apparently the later models were to have bigger teeth to eleviate the problem,although I haven’t confirmed the fact.

Thanks that explains it. As its a later model it shouldnt be that but who knows, Chris explained it when we spoke as a tick should have an answer on Saturday arvo will check it all out

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You are a Guru in my eyes Mal :laugh: We need a meeting Mal and Medogrocket over a counter meal to sort the details out I reckon

Kram I am glad you bought it up regarding prize (I know you were joking ) We are reviewing prizes at the Christmas Party, there will be a major award given out and maybe some smaller prizes for the hill climb and the consistany time trails but thats it from OBT. Our major prize giveaway event will be the annual birthday ride every May (Caves to Caves 1st birthday, Sofala 2nd Birthday)

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micknmeld wrote:

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white rocket wrote:

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don t forget the cam chain tensioners on those bikes are not very good and cause rattles at idle if its not a muffler leak.cafe racer ones work

+1 there Rocket……..that is where my money is.

Will check it with Chris on saturday arvo guys but my understanding is that there was a noise when it was cold, the noise went away when the engine warmed up and never returned. Its only when cold at all rpms Temperature wont quieten a loose chain

Did KTM fix the cam chain tensioner issue with the 530’s cause you dont hear about it anymore? Was it mainly 530’s because I dont remember hearing of any others beside Ants and Rockets? (although my memory is not that good :laugh:)

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Your welcome Krusty. Its a very simple job and we should one day do it again with photos and a write for all the DR owners like yourself. Even having to remove the cam chain tensioner, hang the chain and remove the inlet cam if procedure is followed with and ounce of common sense its easy.

Can we borrow your bike when we get back from Cameron’s and do a tech video picture “How to do” segment?

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gotowo wrote:

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G’day Scott

SK8 and myself have booked a cabin so we are definites now……… bring it on…….. cant wait.

Gotowo

Thats great Gotowo be good having the QLD chapter there with Mike and co

Crash and myself are confirmed and have a cabin booked I am told

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Here is the METZELER – Catalogue but I am sure you have read that

They look as though they would do the miles easy, and it reads that way on the reviews I found.

Here is some chat on a http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=129320&highlight=Metzeler+Enduro+Sahara+tyres.

I see guy talking about the Continental TKC 80s, I think thats the one I have ordered but I cant remember I will have to check with Mal :blush: its a Continental something :laugh:

Maybe ask Scott if its for the Wee Strom although he runs something thats VERY aggressive looking but he has the experience with them

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Jeffro wrote:

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What do we know of the Metzeler Enduro 3 Sahara tyres, anyone had any experience with them, Will they go to the corner and back?

Cheers
Jeffro

For the Wee Strom Jeffro?

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Hi Blondie and welcome to the site. Sorry for your loss and pain thanks for sharing. It highlights the sad yet true side to our sport. Again sorry for your loss

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Boony wrote:

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please explain Krusty,,what would have you worried?

It was a miss post Boony, move on nothing to see here :laugh:

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It has a plastic bash plate So we can rule that out. After a phone call with Chris this morning (business and OBT runnings) we did some questions and answers, I am now inclined towards and exhaust leak at the header cylinder head joint. Why? Well because its a ticking noise that was only there when cold, when the engine heats up it goes quiet. As the thinner material header pipe heats fast the rapidly expanding pipe seals the leak until its cold next time. Well that’s what I have worked out without looking at it. Loose header flange bolts / nuts maybe

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Boony I had to find it I couldnt help myself here it is :ohmy: and its scary would make me give up the gloves in Aldi

:ohmy: :ohmy: :ohmy: :ohmy: :ohmy:

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EAGLE`02 wrote:

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I had to threaten one bloke to get out of my face while I tried on a set of the gloves

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: Was he scared Beags :laugh: :laugh: Man I feel for the guy can you imagine, Beags all fired up :huh:

Scary as the Easter bunny

Sorry Beags, cheers for the Aldi Tip mate

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Ollie wrote:

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Big Phat Phil :laugh:

Olie

Apparently he isnt anymore Ollie and 49th outright in Finke this year would back that he isnt I am guessing :ohmy:

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Ollie wrote:

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Pay dirt :laugh: gotta love Google and youtube

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

Ollie

Seems as though KTMs are KTMs at 1.30 odd ask Grabbo (yeah I know they won it also) Maybe thats why they fit new engines for the run back

Good find Ollie

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I googled these up Kram

http://www.cyclezoneinc.com/

http://www.btosports.com/c/WristAnkleSupport

http://www.mxdk.com/mxdk_Wrist_Braces.cfm

http://www.betterbraces.com/motocross/wrist-braces

http://www.dme-direct.com/cti-wrist-brace-braces-ots-motorcycle-guard-motocross/

Happy reading

TB

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