Recent content by rrrdbw

Hey Folks, Has anyone ever gone to Hallett Motor Racing Circuit in Oklahoma? Experience? It's now my new local track. I registered for this Saturday trackday. Did not have a choice on what group to ride in. All riders new to track have to attend a mandatory (HART- Hallet Advanced Rider...

Hey folks, Anyone have Touratech Zega Evo? About to pull the trigger on em. Deciding between the Zega Pro and Zega Evo. I am leaning towards the Evo because of the the easy on/off. More like the BMW Panniers I had on my GSA (RIP). I don't care for the way the Zega Pro comes on/off and the way...

Hey Adventure riders, Is there a place in East Bay/San Francisco that carries aftermarket gear shifter for 2017 R1200 GS Adventure. Not available in my area unless i order on line. I am heading to San Francisco this Saturday 7/28 if possible pick one up. I don't want to settle with stock...

Hey Racer X's I need recommendation for track day tires for a big ole couch 2017 R1200 GS Adventure I am going to track(ThunderHill) . Why? Because I can. Currently running Anakee 3 which stick great on pavement I know will do well on the track. Anyone with experience running a big bike...

Low on funds so I am doing my own engine rebuild. Any advice is appreciated. I posted in Garage but I figure there's some shady tree mechanics in here. Thanks in advance. http://bayarearidersforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=494877

I have manual that walks me through engine removal.I have bike on rear stand, removed rear wheel. I am at last part of dropping engine. The last step is removing swing-arm pivot bolt. Here's where I need some advise If I remove swing-arm bolt will that make the swing-arm collapse and drop on...

Hello fellow riders. Anyone in Central Valley (Manteca, Tracy, Lathrop, Modesto) help me do valve adjustment on my 2003 KTM 450 EXC. I have an idea on how to do it. Yes I have checked on line and successfully have done intake valve. I cannot figure out Exhaust. I have been riding the sh*t out...

My 203 KTM 450 EXC is street legal. Has front headlight, rear tail light and brake light. (rear brake only) . NO TURN SIGNALS! No Key, electric start and kick start. Never had relay switch so I have to start from scratch. I have watched all the youtube video and researched. Most of the video or...

Hey shady tree mechanics I need help!!! I am in between employment and I cannot afford to take to dealer. Thanks in advance, 4 months ago, I was riding in the back roads. 3 hrs from home. The bike sputtered as if running out of gas or starved for fuel. Died on side of the road, and I...

Looking for stock chain/sprocket for 2007 GSXR 750. Good shape please. Let me know what you have. Thanks,

FYI...not just for 690 SMC Got a recall notice from DMV #TB1204 it's for a fricken emission label recall. Can you believe that. You will not be able to register your bike unless you get this sticker and show proof. Easy enough just call any KTM dealership they will ask for the last 6 of your...

To the crew/group ride that just got off Bay Bridge East bound @1:20pm. Nice wheelie on 880 I was heading westbound. Nice job of confusing traffic and making some cagers stop. You guys were all over the road looked like several small clusters trying to merge into one. From my point of view...

Anyone have any dual sport 17's they wanna sell cheap. Or let me borrow :) Gonna dual sport the plated KTM 450 EXC SM set up this weekend. Im comfortable slipping and slidding with what I have on now 211's up front and michelin pilot powers in rear. The trail we are doing will be 75% dirt/gravel...

Never mounted Maxxis Supermotard 165/56R17 69SL1 (soft) M-6109 , I bought hoping it would fit my 450 EXC. Doesnt fit. Kept inside, got a little dirty when i had rear wheel off and tried to see if it would clear swingarm. I am willing to trade for smaller tire DOT/Slick/Name brand 150 size...

Never mounted Maxxis Supermotard 165/56R17 69SL1 (soft) M-6109 , I bought hoping it would fit my 450 EXC. Doesnt fit. Kept inside, got a little dirty when i had rear wheel off and tried to see if it would clear swingarm. I am willing to trade for smaller tire DOT/Slick/Name brand 150 size...