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by AM407
Fri Jul 08, 2022 1:41 pm
Forum: Bikes For Sale
Topic: 2011 KTM 250 XC-W
Replies: 0
Views: 10873

2011 KTM 250 XC-W

Selling my 2011 250 XC-W. One owner since new, so I can vouch for all 224 hours on this one. New top end at 150 hours and a bunch of upgrades. Also comes with a second set of tires (nearly new Kenda Ibex) and a bunch of spares (levers, misc. parts, fluids.) Asking $5,500. Link to kijiji ad here: htt...
by AM407
Thu Jun 09, 2022 10:04 am
Forum: Technical
Topic: need some minor aluminum welding
Replies: 2
Views: 5360

Re: need some minor aluminum welding

Also might want to try A-Q Auto Mechanic on Edmonton Trail up by Cycle Works. It was a while ago, but they fixed up a pinhole leak on my 690E's radiator. They did a decent job, and it was quick and pretty cheap IIRC.
by AM407
Thu Sep 27, 2018 3:47 pm
Forum: General Topics
Topic: Early season bike trip ideas?
Replies: 6
Views: 6672

Re: Early season bike trip ideas?

The weather in Moab is usually fine the last two weeks of March. We go down every year at that time, and it's usually mid teens to low twenties - perfect riding weather. Also went to St. George once in mid March and it was great. I believe it's generally a few degrees warmer there than in Moab. No i...
by AM407
Wed Jun 07, 2017 12:07 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Best Woods Bike for Shorter Women
Replies: 19
Views: 3456

Re: Best Woods Bike for Shorter Women

Yep, her first bike was actually a dual-sport KLX250 with a Kouba link and the forks raised in the triple clamps. With the KLX's reasonable seat height, that got it low enough and didn't cost much. It also didn't seem to affect the KLX's suspension much. Overall, it was a good solution for that bike...
by AM407
Wed Jun 07, 2017 8:51 am
Forum: Technical
Topic: Best Woods Bike for Shorter Women
Replies: 19
Views: 3456

Re: Best Woods Bike for Shorter Women

Still, even when she rode it, she for sure never called it plush. Did you spring it softer for her weight? I am a firm believer in springs first, valving second. It was 6-7 years ago, and we sold the bike a few years after, so I don't remember all the details. I know we bought the bike from Cycle W...
by AM407
Tue Jun 06, 2017 9:05 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Best Woods Bike for Shorter Women
Replies: 19
Views: 3456

Re: Best Woods Bike for Shorter Women

Where is there an OSSA dealer in Calgary? That is an interesting idea. With lights and an e-start that would be a great solution! I think we may have settled on a lowered 150XCW. Don at pro action says he can take 2-2.5" out of it which should get us close to her Honda 150R in terms of seat height....
by AM407
Thu May 25, 2017 7:33 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Best Woods Bike for Shorter Women
Replies: 19
Views: 3456

Re: Best Woods Bike for Shorter Women

My wife is a little bit shorter (5'5") and it took us a while to find the perfect bike. KX-100 was too peaky, too cramped, and the smaller wheels/tires aren't great on the trail. Lowered 200 XC-W was much better, but seemed a little big/heavy for her, and I think we lost a lot of suspension performa...
by AM407
Thu Oct 06, 2016 5:30 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: 2 Stroke Pipe Repair
Replies: 6
Views: 806

Re: 2 Stroke Pipe Repair

Try Blackfoot Direct. It was a couple of seasons ago, but they did a few pipes for me. Can't remember if they did it there or just sent them out to a guy.
by AM407
Fri Jun 03, 2016 7:14 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Bauer Mapping Switch
Replies: 3
Views: 529

Re: Bauer Mapping Switch

I've had one on my 2011 250 XC-W since new. I don't use it all that often, but the difference is definitely noticeable. Mostly, I hit it by accident and then spend the next 2 kms wondering why my bike is running like cr@p. :bonk: For the 20 or 30 bucks it cost, I'm glad I have it. It does make a not...
by AM407
Sun Jul 05, 2015 4:16 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Headlight Questions
Replies: 7
Views: 792

Re: Headlight Questions

Thanks guys. I did get the speedo/hour counter sorted out with a new battery from Staples. I had no idea there was a battery in there. FYI it was a CR2430. Do the quick connect terminals come stock on the 2010 200 XCW or were they added in after the fact? Oops, sorry for the bum reference on the ba...
by AM407
Fri Jul 03, 2015 9:28 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Headlight Questions
Replies: 7
Views: 792

Re: Headlight Questions

1) Yes. I also believe that even bicycle lights or a flashlight is acceptable, although in seven years of riding here I've never been checked, so can't say for sure. 2) No, they don't need to be turned on all the time. 3) Yes, there are plug and play light kits for that bike. Both head and tail ligh...
by AM407
Thu Jul 02, 2015 7:47 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: 2016 KTM's
Replies: 13
Views: 2047

Re: 2016 KTM's

Just looking on the KTM Canada website and see both a 200 XC-W and a 200 EXC for 2016. So what's up with that? Surely the 200 EXC can't be street legal like the four stroke EXCs? Only differences I can see on the spec page are a smaller fuel tank and taller 14:45 gearing for the EXC. Both bikes app...
by AM407
Thu Jul 02, 2015 3:07 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: 2016 KTM's
Replies: 13
Views: 2047

Re: 2016 KTM's

Just looking on the KTM Canada website and see both a 200 XC-W and a 200 EXC for 2016. So what's up with that? Surely the 200 EXC can't be street legal like the four stroke EXCs? Only differences I can see on the spec page are a smaller fuel tank and taller 14:45 gearing for the EXC. Both bikes appe...
by AM407
Mon Feb 16, 2015 1:09 pm
Forum: Bikes For Sale
Topic: '08 KTM 690 Enduro
Replies: 2
Views: 1030

Re: '08 KTM 690 Enduro

SOLD
by AM407
Fri Jan 23, 2015 2:45 pm
Forum: Bikes For Sale
Topic: 2013 Ossa Explorer
Replies: 1
Views: 831

Re: 2013 Ossa Explorer

Sad to say that bike has SOLD. I was hoping my wife would change her mind and keep riding, but I guess it's not to be. (Or maybe we'll be bike shopping again in a year. I can always hope...) Anyway, sold to nice people who I'm sure will love it. It's really a fantastic trail bike for smaller/shorter...