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There was a test done in a mag a while back, basically they said there is only one manufacturer of jeans for riding in that offers any real protection. It's impossible to get the balance right of motorcycle jeans and fashion jeans.
Personally for the money, I'll be sticking to leather!
Personally for the money, I'll be sticking to leather!
brendonv
Tree Hugger
We don't have a motocross thread on this forum anymore, so I figure I'll just stick this here.
Broome-Tiago yesterday. Richford NY.
The track. Packed like sardines. Doug Henry's custom bike as he is paralyzed from the waist down. The bike after a fire hose spray down.
Broome-Tiago yesterday. Richford NY.
The track. Packed like sardines. Doug Henry's custom bike as he is paralyzed from the waist down. The bike after a fire hose spray down.
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Cobleskill
Treehouser
My son is racing his 4 wheeler in that area. I know he raced at Unadilla. I think it is hare scrambles. I haven't made it to a race yet, they are all hours away.
Bodean
Cali dreamer
Here's some pictures I just put up on Facebonk, thought you might enjoy.
I took the pictures with a Canon AE-1 film camera.
The event is called Dirtbag Challenge.
Yearly bike build, build it in a month under 1000 dollars, no harleys.
I'm just a spectator.
Though, that first ktm in the first pic is mine.
I took the pictures with a Canon AE-1 film camera.
The event is called Dirtbag Challenge.
Yearly bike build, build it in a month under 1000 dollars, no harleys.
I'm just a spectator.
Though, that first ktm in the first pic is mine.
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MasterBlaster
Administrator Emeritus
I'm in LOVE!
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Bodean
Cali dreamer
Built under a grand.
Come to the show next year, last weekend in October, or so.
Come to the show next year, last weekend in October, or so.
PCTREE
Treehouser
built for under a grand?? can you use a firearm to help the sale?? Lot of Ohlin suspensions.....
Bodean
Cali dreamer
You may be right, I'm not sure if that was an entry.
I don't see a tag.
I don't see a tag.
rskybiz
TreeHouser
Seems the place for me! I have only paid more than 500 for three bikes in my life of motorcycles of which I have more than 15 still. Just picked up today 82 gs750 for 150 throw three hundred at it and ride it till the lack of use or ethanol makes it not run again
I am going cafe racer with it just for fun!
I am going cafe racer with it just for fun!
squisher
THE CALM ONE!!!!
Cool. I raged a old gs750 for a few years. Way to much motor for the rest of the bike. I'll never forget the single solid front disk, seemed amazing I trusted it to bring me down from 100mph plus.
Bodean
Cali dreamer
I'm a terrible mechanic.
I started my bike to try and fix the short in the headlight.
Jiggling wires, I couldn't track it down.
Using the multimeter, I blew the fuse.
After I bought new fuses I read up on how to use a multimeter.
I have a short in my headlight. I have the wiring diagram and a multimeter.
How does one go about finding the short?
I'm tired of paying a mechanic. and a little embarrassed for being so dim.
I started my bike to try and fix the short in the headlight.
Jiggling wires, I couldn't track it down.
Using the multimeter, I blew the fuse.
After I bought new fuses I read up on how to use a multimeter.
I have a short in my headlight. I have the wiring diagram and a multimeter.
How does one go about finding the short?
I'm tired of paying a mechanic. and a little embarrassed for being so dim.
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rskybiz
TreeHouser
I would start with checking all ground connections. What is the bike?
I hate electrical faults. I had a bike once that would blow rear light bulbs all the time, spent hours with a meter going through all the lighting related wiring. I gave up in the end and took it to a shop, it was traced to a faulty ignition barrel in the end, I would never have found that
rskybiz
TreeHouser
Time consuming is for sure a part of electrics.
Cobleskill
Treehouser
It doesn't have to be in the light circuit. A short in another circuit or a loose connection can cause it to spike voltage and blow your headlight. As stated, grounds are suspect also. A continuity tester would be useful. Lots of patience is useful too.
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bluesportster
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Cobleskill
Treehouser
brendonv,
I asked my son and he did race Broome-Tioga. Did you say something about going to Florida and racing? My son is going there and Georgia sometime in March.
I asked my son and he did race Broome-Tioga. Did you say something about going to Florida and racing? My son is going there and Georgia sometime in March.
brendonv
Tree Hugger
No Florida, no money.
Next race I'll be doing is Southwick Mass 338. Just signed up last night.
Next race I'll be doing is Southwick Mass 338. Just signed up last night.
rskybiz
TreeHouser
Bodean
Cali dreamer
In general what's the theory for cornering a short?
I used a continuity tester on the multimeter.
The Headlight and taillight would cut out intermittently, simultaneously.
I have the wire diagram so I figured easy.
Checked the ground, clean and secure. Checked connections, secure, tight and clean.
The headlight harness was good, The headlight was good, the switch was good, the rear bulb was good.
When the tail light would work, the brake light would not illuminate.
Blinkers work all the way around.
I brought it to the shop. What a goon.
Hey Joel, it's a KTM 4 stroke with a super clean basic electrical system that makes me feel silly and confused.
I used a continuity tester on the multimeter.
The Headlight and taillight would cut out intermittently, simultaneously.
I have the wire diagram so I figured easy.
Checked the ground, clean and secure. Checked connections, secure, tight and clean.
The headlight harness was good, The headlight was good, the switch was good, the rear bulb was good.
When the tail light would work, the brake light would not illuminate.
Blinkers work all the way around.
I brought it to the shop. What a goon.
Hey Joel, it's a KTM 4 stroke with a super clean basic electrical system that makes me feel silly and confused.
CurSedVoyce
California Hillbilly
Jumper wire from a good spot on the frame or motor to the problem item.. In your case the head light and tail light housing (if it is metal) or the bolt on the housing. If the lights work ok... bad connection to frame somewhere. Same idea pretty much with the rest of the system.
brendonv
Tree Hugger
For what it's worth Deva, my buddy too has a KTM super moto. Electrical never worked. Bought a new harness, not to expensive, made his life much easier.
Did yours start life as a standard MX bike? It's a conversion right? I think all KTM's come with street titles, then you just have to make them streetable. Not sure if I'm talking crazy, because I'm out of that loop, but I know his bike started like as an MX bike.
Did yours start life as a standard MX bike? It's a conversion right? I think all KTM's come with street titles, then you just have to make them streetable. Not sure if I'm talking crazy, because I'm out of that loop, but I know his bike started like as an MX bike.
