Recent content by Thumper Dumper

Just to be clear I don't have the starting issue I was just interested to see how many here in SA have the problem. @AdvGramps does yours have the one-cylinder issue or just multiple starts. I've always suspected fuel issues so it will be interesting to see if KTM finally has a cure.

Not quite on topic but I didn't think it was worth starting a new thread so here goes. Does anyone with a 790/890/901 suffer from the one cylinder start up problem? I ask because my 790 did have the problem where it would start and die immediately on the first start of the day when it was quite...

I'm not familiar with the lubrication system of the other models but there are major differences between the ones you mentioned. V-twin, single and parallel twin so I would think they would be quite different.

You may be onto something judging by this schematic.

Not at all, you have to look carefully to see it. My 790 screen got scratched by wiping dust off it so now I always install them.

Have you tried KTM/Husqvarna, I bought mine from the dealer. I have a 901 but the dash is the same shape and size as the 23 onwards 890's. Locomoto is another option.

What size are they? I think I have some spare XT500 ones if they are the same size.

You really shouldn't ride in socks. ;):p;)

I take it math's was not your strongest subject at school. ;):p Sorry couldn't help myself. I bought a new air filter for my 1979 TT500 last year (45 years old) I had bought one about five years before when I started the project but that one started falling apart from age, they come oiled, and...

Sorry if this is obvious and stupid but have you tried Yamaha? Here is the part number etc. ELEMENT, AIR CLEANER 5Y11445101, for Yamaha.

I don't think I've ever measured mine, maybe I should. :oops:

Don’t recall the torque settings but that sounds about right. You still need to make sure the gap between front and back is even when torquing though.

I have a set on my bike, they do make a small difference with the vibration and add quite a bit of flex to the handlebars. It's very important to get the gaps right when installing them.

On the open road with luggage your fuel consumption will be worse than around town. Wind plays a big factor with fuel consumption and after 100kmh it becomes exponentially worse. Have not checked your ride report yet but I'm looking forward to reading though it since I've done some of the same...