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by malcolmzilla
Sun Jan 28, 2018 1:55 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Penny Tech KTM Front Sprocket Guard Mod
Replies: 4
Views: 684

Re: Penny Tech KTM Front Sprocket Guard Mod

Nice work.
by malcolmzilla
Wed Jan 24, 2018 11:11 am
Forum: Technical
Topic: Penny Tech (TM) Acerbis X seat Gen 1 brace plate weight loss
Replies: 4
Views: 516

Re: Penny Tech (TM) Acerbis X seat Gen 1 brace plate weight loss

"It rubs the lotion on its skin" (and uses the standing workstation post ride) :lol:

Each speed hole adds 1mph on the top end. Might need more.
by malcolmzilla
Wed Jan 24, 2018 10:56 am
Forum: Technical
Topic: Penny Tech (TM) Acerbis X seat Gen 1 brace plate weight loss
Replies: 4
Views: 516

Penny Tech (TM) Acerbis X seat Gen 1 brace plate weight loss

Acquired an Acerbis X seat with my 15 XC250. It is the original version, these things will grip your bum like a lowland gorilla in mating season, and depending on your man-scaping habits, post-ride will make your under layers look like a squirrel died in 'em. However, they are not any lighter than a...
by malcolmzilla
Fri Jan 19, 2018 10:11 am
Forum: Technical
Topic: Penny Tech (TM) - KTM AC lighting circuit - cheap DC power
Replies: 20
Views: 4051

Re: Penny Tech (TM) - KTM AC lighting circuit - cheap DC power

Folks have asked for a wiring diagram. Here’s an attempt.
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by malcolmzilla
Wed Jan 17, 2018 3:39 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Midwest Clutch
Replies: 11
Views: 1134

Re: Midwest Clutch

I tried it and didn't like the engagement of it. My 7yr old daughter(at the time) could pull the clutch in, but it never felt right. You have to be careful on adjustment with them. They run on the edge of slipping and if you get the clutch hot on a hill climb it just gets worse until you stop and b...
by malcolmzilla
Tue Jan 16, 2018 11:55 am
Forum: Technical
Topic: Midwest Clutch
Replies: 11
Views: 1134

Re: Midwest Clutch

I had on on my 14 TE250, worked ok but if I really abused the clutch the engagement point moved and it slipped - not sure if related to the Midwest lever or just a general clutch issue. So far not required on my 15XC. Ride a jap cable clutch for a bit and you wont complain about the KTM hydraulic at...
by malcolmzilla
Mon Jan 15, 2018 4:08 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: KTM xc/xcw starter issue
Replies: 15
Views: 3551

Re: KTM xc/xcw starter issue

Most 4 stroke stators circulate oil wet iirc, as long as you don't fill it too much an create windage, should be OK. Given the inspection frequency mandated by the bushing wear rate, I'd be inclined to keep it dry and greased to facilitate that. Maybe the freeride has different guts? Still got the e...
by malcolmzilla
Mon Jan 15, 2018 3:58 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: GoPro evaluations
Replies: 12
Views: 1572

Re: GoPro evaluations

I have a "joe-pro" Cyclops GoPro knock off, a gift from my riding buddies who wanted better documentation of the thrills and spills and resultant tourette's outbreaks. Works alright, uses GoPro parts, but the batteries die quickly in the cold. I wish it was smaller, to mount under the helmet visor, ...
by malcolmzilla
Sun Jan 14, 2018 9:27 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: KTM xc/xcw starter issue
Replies: 15
Views: 3551

Re: KTM xc/xcw starter issue

2 more rides. Still have not kicked it once.
Edit: let me clarify, have not had to kickstart it. Kicking, well, it was a lazy bike and wouldn’t stay upright :D
by malcolmzilla
Fri Jan 12, 2018 10:19 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Leatt helmets
Replies: 6
Views: 1828

Re: Leatt helmets

If you do a search a couple of us have posted reviews on the new leatts. :thumbsup:
by malcolmzilla
Wed Jan 10, 2018 9:16 am
Forum: Technical
Topic: Penny Tech Gear repair
Replies: 3
Views: 635

Re: Penny Tech Gear repair

I use the iron on steam with an ironing board, and so far, I don't really sit the iron in one spot, have not melted or burnt any gear.
Using up the last of the denim patches on bar mitt holes... Raggedy Andy out. :lol:
by malcolmzilla
Tue Jan 09, 2018 1:44 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Winter riding, radiator cover
Replies: 7
Views: 652

Re: Winter riding, radiator cover

Sounds like foundational research that would support a new tech post...
by malcolmzilla
Mon Jan 08, 2018 10:51 am
Forum: Technical
Topic: Penny Tech composite boot repair
Replies: 4
Views: 597

Re: Penny Tech composite boot repair

Any auto parts store, you are looking for a polyurethane seam sealer/adhesive.
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Not sure its suitable for an high abrasion area repair tho.
by malcolmzilla
Mon Jan 08, 2018 10:33 am
Forum: Technical
Topic: Penny Tech shroud/panel repair
Replies: 3
Views: 711

Penny Tech shroud/panel repair

Less than a km into weekend priors ride, (well "ride" is likely being a bit generous as a description) my bike decided to take a quick nap, coming to rest very abruptly on a rock jutting out of the sidehill. Given the temperatures, the rad shroud shattered. While I have a new set of plastics on-hand...
by malcolmzilla
Mon Jan 08, 2018 9:54 am
Forum: Technical
Topic: Winter riding, radiator cover
Replies: 7
Views: 652

Re: Winter riding, radiator cover

Worked well again yesterday, bike much happier.
As ambient temperatures rose later in the ride it started to creep up to yellow on climbs, folded the cover in half, jammed it back in, back to the top of green the whole way out.
Bit more adjustable than duct tape but that works too.