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Valver
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PostPosted: 13:15 - 01 Mar 2005    Post subject: Whos got a Supermoto? Reply with quote
Hi, just swapped my TL1000R for a Husky 610SMR.
I'm looking for general advice on where to source parts, servicing, track days and maybe just to meet up with other moto lovers for a back road thrash. Very Happy

Cheers,

Dave.
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PostPosted: 14:50 - 01 Mar 2005    Post subject: Reply with quote
There is a tyre spot in Buckie who were pretty cheap when I lived up at Huntly a few years ago. They mainly did car tyres but could get pretty much anything in for you. Believe me, your life will be a never ending quest for cheap, sticky tyres from now-on Wink

Must've been very cheap come to think of it, otherwise I wouldn't have bothered slogging all the way from Huntly to Buckie when there are 10 or 15 closer tyre places.
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Valver
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PostPosted: 18:57 - 01 Mar 2005    Post subject: Reply with quote
stinkwheel wrote:
There is a tyre spot in Buckie who were pretty cheap when I lived up at Huntly a few years ago. They mainly did car tyres but could get pretty much anything in for you. Believe me, your life will be a never ending quest for cheap, sticky tyres from now-on Wink

Must've been very cheap come to think of it, otherwise I wouldn't have bothered slogging all the way from Huntly to Buckie when there are 10 or 15 closer tyre places.


Nice one, Cheers!
I've got plenty of tyres just now but i'll be looking for some slicks for the rear very soon.
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PostPosted: 19:33 - 01 Mar 2005    Post subject: Reply with quote
You should get in touch with Strathearn Tyres in Crieff (2 mins walk from me).

They provide race tyres at Knockhill, and are very cheap.

What make/sizes you after? I could pop in and ask they guy for you.
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PostPosted: 19:35 - 01 Mar 2005    Post subject: Reply with quote
valver wrote:

I've got plenty of tyres just now but i'll be looking for some slicks for the rear very soon.

Erm, do you mean slicks, or just road tyres?

Slicks are definitely not reccomended for non-track use. Even on track it's fairly essential you have tyre warmers.

Tread allows the tyre to heat up much quicker as the blocks of rubber can move about more.
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PostPosted: 19:43 - 01 Mar 2005    Post subject: Re: Whos got a Supermoto? Reply with quote
valver wrote:
Hi, just swapped my TL1000R for a Husky 610SMR.


Wouldn't be this TLR by any chance? Wink
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Valver
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PostPosted: 09:15 - 02 Mar 2005    Post subject: Re: Whos got a Supermoto? Reply with quote
Yams wrote:
valver wrote:
Hi, just swapped my TL1000R for a Husky 610SMR.


Wouldn't be this TLR by any chance? Wink


Sure was! Very Happy Don't show mw pics like that! It brings a tear to my eye! Crying or Very sad
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Erm, do you mean slicks, or just road tyres?

I mean slicks for track use, thanks but as i said, i'm not to fussed about tyres just now.
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PostPosted: 10:21 - 02 Mar 2005    Post subject: Reply with quote
Hey Yam's, you didn't happen to buy valvers TL did you?

That was a lovely bike..... Thumbs Up
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PostPosted: 11:03 - 02 Mar 2005    Post subject: Reply with quote
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Hey Yam's, you didn't happen to buy valvers TL did you?

That was a lovely bike..... Thumbs Up


Nah, but I know the bloke who did!
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PostPosted: 13:14 - 02 Mar 2005    Post subject: Reply with quote
Here Yams! maybe you can answer my question.

How do you clean the air filters on these lil bikes? Is it just like K&N cleaner or something or do you actually have to change the filter?

Mine is soaked in ming!

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Nah, but I know the bloke who did!
Do you know Kurt well or just from the visordown site?
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PostPosted: 13:19 - 02 Mar 2005    Post subject: Reply with quote
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Do you know Kurt well or just from the visordown site?


Do you lot post on both sites then?
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PostPosted: 13:29 - 02 Mar 2005    Post subject: Reply with quote
valver wrote:
Here Yams! maybe you can answer my question.

How do you clean the air filters on these lil bikes? Is it just like K&N cleaner or something or do you actually have to change the filter?

Mine is soaked in ming!

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Nah, but I know the bloke who did!
Do you know Kurt well or just from the visordown site?


Just from v/down site.. migth have met him at a meet.. no ideea?! doubt it

Air filters.. well I just cleaned mine in warm soapy water, left it to dry then you stick it in a carrier bag, spray loads of foam filter oil in there and then rub all the oil in (hence carrier bag to not get oil all over you..) then you re-fit it..

if it's really covered in shit you can always get a new one, only a tenner or so!
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PostPosted: 13:29 - 02 Mar 2005    Post subject: Reply with quote
cc123 wrote:
Do you lot post on both sites then?


Yes, I am active member on v/down - only SM section though.. don't bother with general etc.
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Valver
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PostPosted: 14:33 - 02 Mar 2005    Post subject: Reply with quote
Cheers Yams!
Is air filter oil expensive?
What is the best engine oil for these bikes? 5-40 pro4?
I think Jellyfinger will be pretty delighted with the TL, its a great bike. I'm just happy to get a supermoto at last! Its so much better for than the TL on my local roads coz half of them are single track and twisty as hell! I'm amazed at how easy they are to ride!
Most of my riding has been on pure road bikes apart from motoX as a kid but the tail happy style only took an hour or so to get to grips with. It far from mastered tho-i'm not that cocky!

My only worry is that a bike like this inspires extreme confidence on the road. It would be so easy to get over excited! Laughing
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PostPosted: 14:50 - 02 Mar 2005    Post subject: Reply with quote
valver wrote:
Cheers Yams!
Is air filter oil expensive?
What is the best engine oil for these bikes? 5-40 pro4?


No, air filter oil is pretty cheap... most bike shops/garages/halfords will stock it - few quid for a spray tin..

Engine oil, well I use Motorex Semi Synth, have used it for my R6, WR400 and KTM with no problems Thumbs Up and will continue to use it in the KTM..

Supermotos are good fun, you can ride them faster down twisty lanes for various reasons, all good fun Smile
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PostPosted: 14:54 - 02 Mar 2005    Post subject: Reply with quote
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Supermotos are good fun, you can ride them faster down twisty lanes for various reasons, all good fun


Good at wheelies too?
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PostPosted: 14:56 - 02 Mar 2005    Post subject: Reply with quote
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Supermotos are good fun, you can ride them faster down twisty lanes for various reasons, all good fun


Good at wheelies too?


Bikes only wheely as well as the rider.. KTM is easier to loft the front from standard but gear an R6 the same and the R6 will be just as easy/easier! Out of the box though, wheelies are easier on supermoto Cool
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PostPosted: 15:15 - 02 Mar 2005    Post subject: Reply with quote
I'm sorely tempted by getting a KLR650 next, about the only thing I'm vaguely put off by is the saddle height. Confused If it's 34", and I have inside leg of about 31" being 6' tall, I take it that that's a tiptoe situation? Perhaps I just need to get more confidence with heavy tall bikes, and an unbreakable one would be handy.
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PostPosted: 15:40 - 02 Mar 2005    Post subject: Reply with quote
mchaggis wrote:
I'm sorely tempted by getting a KLR650 next, about the only thing I'm vaguely put off by is the saddle height. Confused If it's 34", and I have inside leg of about 31" being 6' tall, I take it that that's a tiptoe situation? Perhaps I just need to get more confidence with heavy tall bikes, and an unbreakable one would be handy.


6ft and 31 inside leg??

I'm 5"6 and have a 32 inside leg Laughing I can touch feet down on my KTM / WR etc and the KLR I'm pretty sure is lower, so you'll be fine.
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PostPosted: 15:45 - 02 Mar 2005    Post subject: Reply with quote
Yams wrote:

6ft and 31 inside leg??

I'm 5"6 and have a 32 inside leg Laughing I can touch feet down on my KTM / WR etc and the KLR I'm pretty sure is lower, so you'll be fine.


I'll admit I've not measured it in a while, but I don't think it's anything better than 32". Thinking Maybe I'm just out of proportion. Smile
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PostPosted: 21:24 - 02 Mar 2005    Post subject: Reply with quote
err... wont the suspension compress when you get on it??
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PostPosted: 21:41 - 02 Mar 2005    Post subject: Reply with quote
juggla wrote:
err... wont the suspension compress when you get on it??


Yes, but how much is anyone's guess. The art of mounting a supermoto could be an interesting one to master. Smile I'd just like to be able to get both feet down if I could on a new bike to reduce the chances of dropping it.

Of course this is all speculation ahead of doing this stuff in the summer, but it doesn't hurt to think about it.
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PostPosted: 21:46 - 02 Mar 2005    Post subject: Reply with quote
mchaggis wrote:
The art of mounting a supermoto could be an interesting one to master. Smile


Easy... I'm only 5"6 and manage it..

I take bike off stand, engine running, left foot on peg, knock it into gear.. pull away then swing right leg over .. sorted Laughing
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mchaggis wrote:


Yes, but how much is anyone's guess. The art of mounting a supermoto could be an interesting one to master.



It is even more interesting with two 40 litre rigid panniers on the racks. I leave it on the stand then start about four feet from the bike and facing it on the side opposite the stand. I kick my left leg up and hop towards the bike at the same time so my leg lands up on top of the saddle. I then pull the bike towards me off the stand and I'm on it.

Did you see my mates writeup about his KLR?
https://www.ednet.co.uk/~pmsolutions/Tramps/images/Bikes/KLR/KLR_OZ.htm
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PostPosted: 00:45 - 03 Mar 2005    Post subject: Reply with quote
stinkwheel wrote:


Did you see my mates writeup about his KLR?
https://www.ednet.co.uk/~pmsolutions/Tramps/images/Bikes/KLR/KLR_OZ.htm


Yes thanks. Smile It was almost my primary inspiration. Very Happy Very well written piece, and if nothing else, confirmed that a big single is fine for big distances.
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