Darren69

7 minutes ago, etex said:

Sometimes footpegs have adjustable heights.  Maybe one side is in the high set of holes and one in the lower? Note: I dont know if your bike has adjustable footpegs or not.

I looked hard but not that I can see.

1 hour ago, duckie said:

Just measured my 2019 gt…..both are the same.

What do they measure off the work stand?

210 right side and 230 left side off memory.

So this will sound strange but on a rear work stand and a level slab my left footpeg is 20mm lower than the right one. I have dismantled and can see no evidence of anything not being as it should be, I cannot feel this whilst riding but it can be seen when bike is parked up and others have noticed. Has anyone else found this?

So my 2019 already has heated grips but I take my life in my hands when I’m trying to turn them on . Contemplating some new Five GTX Heated gloves and maybe eventually try some aftermarket heated grips with safer activation design if gloves don’t deliver. My gut feeling is they might perform better by heating back of the hands but battery time might be limiting factor? Time will tell.

On 5/25/2023 at 2:39 PM, Dave Clark said:

New graphics. This is the way. 😉 

I do like the grooved headlight trim . 

New seat! Top sellerie. Haven’t ridden yet. And nice front brake reservoir cover.

Definitely talk to a reputable suspension shop imo. The springs in my last three bikes needed doing but I’m a fat bastard @ 107 kg. 

Was hoping someone had tried the KLIM Adventure GTX as they are allegedly good for walking in but they are hella expensive! Was thinking wearing goretex boots good for walking in would save packing extra boots on tour. A stars web getting good comments.

Finished fitting Ohlins today, will put up a video of my efforts to date once I am happy the bike is displayable lol.

On 4/22/2020 at 1:02 AM, Coop said:

You are correct about the Corbin seat being tall.  I've never ridden another brand on my old ST so I'm a Corbinoholic.

Can you move your arse back in the seat to stretch the legs a bit or is one sort of locked in to a possie? I have read elsewhere that someone couldn't push their butt back with the Corbin. I do this alot on longer rides.

8 hours ago, 2and3cylinders said:

He was so cheap he squeaked when he walked and a real greaseball, and the definition of an A #1 Zerk!

Did he wear Sidi? 

1 hour ago, Lone Wolf said:

My old cars and trucks had Zerk fittings for everything, including the U-joints.

Here's an interesting article on lubricating U-joints that says:

Bottom line on wear life: A regularly greased greaseable joint will outlive a non-greaseable joint. But a non-greaseable joint will outlive a greaseable joint that does not get greased properly. 

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It's an interesting point for modern cars and trucks, because people just drive them. 

The plugs can last 100k miles. They don't have points and condenser's anymore. There is not that much maintenance going on.

They are lucky to get the oil changed. You have to reset the "change oil" message or it nags you.

So yeah, if no one is going to grease the joints on cars and trucks, they design the newer joints to hold lube in better than older styles. I suppose an analogy for motorcycles is O-rings on chains, my first motorcycles didn't have them.

On a motorcycle, I want to be able to rotate a wheel bearing to see how it feels when I pull the wheel to change a tire. And shoot some more lubricant past the "sealed bearing" plastic shield.

I want to be able to check for steering stem bearing play when the weight is off the front end. If there is an issue it is a pain to access the bearing to lube it - but then again that is the opportunity to inspect.

Great post and yes, as the fine art of maintenance goes out the window so does the requirements. I do remember a mechanic mate telling me this some years back now you mention it. My worry is introducing a small hole to an alloy casting might cause fatigue cracking if not drilled and tapped in the correct place.

So, showing my age here but have always been sad that grease points gradually disappeared. Any brains trust fitted nipples to appropriate places? Maybe rear linkages etc? 

If my Michelin 6 ever wear out lol, im going to try Dunlop Q3+. 

5 hours ago, Ride365 said:

Money better spent protecting the radiator, don't recall anyone here damaging the coolant reservoir? 

Am going Evotech for that, got it covered pardon the pun. 

Dear brains trust-

as the resevoir is in a prime location to be damaged has any of you found a good product that protects the resevoir? 

4 hours ago, Grumpy Goat said:

I have no issue with the standard handguards - the styling suits the bike, but when I thought that the protection was a tad lacking I went with Givi EH2139 Handguard Extensions and could not be more pleased. They look work great and don't spoil the aesthetics at all, IMO.

These look great, good video to GG thanks 

1 hour ago, piotrek said:

The KTM guards work well... but I switched to Barkbusters Storm single-point mount (bar end) last year. Better weather protection and way easier to fit on the bike. Barkbusters sells two or three different plastic guard types/sizes that fit the spine. For early spring and late fall... I fit OBR ADV mitts over the guards.

Do they shake much on the move, being single point mounted?

3 hours ago, Smokamoto said:

I also looking into Corbin, lotsa $$$😁!

Meh, I've never seen Armaguard following a hearse  

On 3/15/2023 at 2:17 PM, dazzler24 said:

Ouch!  Just had a look at the price of these things!  -  AU$1,084.

They must be good!

They way I see it, if I get a few wet patches on the undersuit but stay mostly dry and warm through a full day of decent rain, they'll be a success compared to the sponges masquerading as wet weather gear already selling lol. Very well made with love IMO.

Tell me about your chosen handguards if not standard. Am looking at Puig. Am thinking a bit more protection from wet and cold maybe. 

Will follow but probably going Corbin when finances allow 

Just purchased some KLIM Badlands A3 pants on special, still very exxy, hoping they work as planned for next biblical wet ride to Phillip Island lol, just need some waterproof boots and decent gloves then the weather can do what it likes (as it does).

Spiegler really leading the suggestions! No HEL comments which surprises me a bit.

Im gradually buying Klim Badlands gear after a VERY wet ride to Phillip island motogp last October, the bmw gear held water perfectly lol. I will say i was never cold. I doubt anything would keep you dry in persistent torrential conditions.