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Riding => It's not a Concours - other Bikes => Topic started by: stevewfl on February 17, 2014, 05:02:14 PM

Title: KTM done! Farkled, modded and pics before the ABUSE
Post by: stevewfl on February 17, 2014, 05:02:14 PM
Well ok, a bike is never "done" (http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j180/stevewfl/icon10.gif)

I'll always add to it, but its ready for Moab, Death Valley, Mohave, and Baja.  Then Blue Ridge/TAT this summer.

I'm forgetting stuff, but here's whats I recall I've done

stator upgraded, converted to DC rectifier (for heated gear, auxiliary night lighting, fan, etc), radiator thermostat and OEM fan, 6.3 gal acerbis tank, Spot Satellite Locator Gen3, Promoto billet kickstand, "stevewfl" tugger strap, Scott's damper/billet submount, ironman sprockets - 14/49 gear ratio,  KTM hardparts skidplate, wired (heated gear, tire pump, USB, GPS, Android), SeatConcepts seat, HDB handguards, mirrors, billet topmount bar with RAM and electrical switches,  TM KTM chainguard, grips, headlight upgrade, Giant Loop luggage.  I also opened it up and checked valve lash clearances. These silver Excel rims are the "spare" set.

(http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j180/stevewfl/KTM/SWP_4249.jpg)

(http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j180/stevewfl/KTM/SWP_4247.jpg)

(http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j180/stevewfl/KTM/SWP_4245.jpg)

(http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j180/stevewfl/KTM/SWP_4242.jpg)

(http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j180/stevewfl/KTM/SWP_4239.jpg)

Teressa is trying to turn me into a KTM fan-boi!  Some of the Valentine's Day gifts
(http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j180/stevewfl/KTM/SWP_4259.jpg)

My usual outtake, the light upfront is ProFoto brand, there is another light hidden behind the bike firing into the wall for the bright contrast in the shots
(http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j180/stevewfl/KTM/SWP_4252.jpg)

Title: Re: KTM done! Farkled, modded and pics before the ABUSE
Post by: Gumby on February 17, 2014, 05:38:55 PM
Quote from: stevewfl on February 17, 2014, 05:02:14 PM
Well ok, a bike is never "done"
That is a great looking bike Steve, but I think you should paint it green or maybe red. Ah who knows what other colors are in the crayon box?  ;D
Title: Re: KTM done! Farkled, modded and pics before the ABUSE
Post by: tweeter55 on February 17, 2014, 06:40:18 PM
Quote from: Gumby on February 17, 2014, 05:38:55 PM
That is a great looking bike Steve, but I think you should paint it green or maybe red. Ah who knows what other colors are in the crayon box?  ;D
Send it to ZG and let him decide.
Title: Re: KTM done! Farkled, modded and pics before the ABUSE
Post by: stevewfl on February 17, 2014, 06:44:19 PM
Quote from: Gumby on February 17, 2014, 05:38:55 PM
That is a great looking bike Steve, but I think you should paint it green or maybe red. Ah who knows what other colors are in the crayon box?  ;D

Quote from: tweeter55 on February 17, 2014, 06:40:18 PM
Send it to ZG and let him decide.

+1

But then i'd have to detail it instead of abuse it going forward!
Title: Re: KTM done! Farkled, modded and pics before the ABUSE
Post by: ZG on February 17, 2014, 09:31:48 PM
Quote from: tweeter55 on February 17, 2014, 06:40:18 PM
Send it to ZG and let him decide.


Yes... Send it to me Steve!  :P


Nicely done bro!  8) :thumbs: :chugbeer:
Title: Re: KTM done! Farkled, modded and pics before the ABUSE
Post by: Son of Pappy on February 17, 2014, 09:37:42 PM
Great!!!  So, enough bling pics, I/we want to see some pics in action ;D

Does look sweet, just seems a shame you will be hauling it all over the US, I vote you do your ride and then drop it off at my place for safe keeping.  I'll fire it up weekly to keep the fluids flowing, make sure you leave the spare rims with fresh tires and spare tubes.  I'd hate to see you pick it up with gum drop tires ;)
Title: Re: KTM done! Farkled, modded and pics before the ABUSE
Post by: stevewfl on February 18, 2014, 12:30:24 AM
Quote from: ZG on February 17, 2014, 09:31:48 PM

Yes... Send it to me Steve!  :P


Nicely done bro!  8) :thumbs: :chugbeer:

Thanks!

Quote from: SOP on February 17, 2014, 09:37:42 PM
Great!!!  So, enough bling pics, I/we want to see some pics in action ;D

Does look sweet, just seems a shame you will be hauling it all over the US, I vote you do your ride and then drop it off at my place for safe keeping.  I'll fire it up weekly to keep the fluids flowing, make sure you leave the spare rims with fresh tires and spare tubes.  I'd hate to see you pick it up with gum drop tires ;)

Pics in action will be the next round....with "carnage" included  ;D

I gotta get up there in the PNW sooner than later and hang out with you all too
Title: Re: KTM done! Farkled, modded and pics before the ABUSE
Post by: Rhino on February 18, 2014, 08:45:59 AM
SWEET! Looks like it weighs nothing.
Title: Re: KTM done! Farkled, modded and pics before the ABUSE
Post by: rhhall on February 18, 2014, 11:23:27 AM
very nice. i want it :finger_fing11:
Title: Re: KTM done! Farkled, modded and pics before the ABUSE
Post by: Stubby on March 23, 2014, 08:58:46 PM
Sweet bike Steve have a blast on it.