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by Thumper
Fri Jun 16, 2017 5:51 pm
Forum: FOR SALE - WANTED
Topic: FS - Klim Latitude GTX jacket (Large)
Replies: 0
Views: 1039

FS - Klim Latitude GTX jacket (Large)

Here's my Klim jacket, surplus to requirements. It has served me well these last 4 years, but I only ever use my Overland now. It's got some character but been cared for well, with regular NikWax Tech Wash and TxDirect Wash-In re-proofing. Still 100% Waterproof, and GoreTex has a lifetime guarantee....
by Thumper
Fri Jun 16, 2017 5:41 pm
Forum: FOR SALE - WANTED
Topic: Wanted mudguard 660xtz
Replies: 11
Views: 4673

Re: Wanted mudguard 660xtz

I also have a black one lying about
by Thumper
Fri Mar 31, 2017 10:56 am
Forum: THE PUB
Topic: Insurance went from £130 to £400!
Replies: 15
Views: 5902

Re: Insurance went from £130 to £400!

Scum
by Thumper
Fri Mar 31, 2017 10:33 am
Forum: THE PUB
Topic: Insurance went from £130 to £400!
Replies: 15
Views: 5902

Insurance went from £130 to £400!

Wicked quotes (Ramasis) have just emailed me my new insurance quote. Last year I paid £136, this year they want £401! Apparently my insurance was through KTM who don't do this certain scheme anymore. Anyone got a good insurers, before I start searching online? (Heavily modified XT660Z 2013, 60,000 m...
by Thumper
Sat Mar 25, 2017 2:29 pm
Forum: TECHNICAL
Topic: Tyres + Inner Tubes for XT660Z - What do you recommend ???
Replies: 10
Views: 5823

Re: Tyres + Inner Tubes for XT660Z - What do you recommend ???

Mostly road? Get road tyres such as conti trail attack 2. They'll last 12,000 miles.
Inner tubes don't really matter. I used to buy heavy duty ones until I got a puncture in them and realised what a pig they are to patch and inflate.
by Thumper
Mon Oct 03, 2016 8:35 pm
Forum: BIKES
Topic: Nice New Yamaha for you that like off road
Replies: 8
Views: 3189

Re: Nice New Yamaha for you that like off road

Jaume V aka Traildreamer is building his own. He's built an XT1200Z, an XT660Z, and now the WR450 rally versions.

http://traildreamer.com/category/motos- ... ha-wr450f/
by Thumper
Tue Sep 27, 2016 1:21 pm
Forum: TECHNICAL
Topic: Weird feelings on TKC70
Replies: 28
Views: 9194

Re: Weird feelings on TKC70

You may have a problem developing with the steering head bearings or rear suspension or possibly the swinging arm bearings? The reason I suspect something else on the bike rather that the tyres is firstly the developing wobble and theinstability when heavily loaded but this might all be a red herri...
by Thumper
Mon Sep 26, 2016 1:08 pm
Forum: TECHNICAL
Topic: Weird feelings on TKC70
Replies: 28
Views: 9194

Re: Weird feelings on TKC70

dubber68 wrote:...I will be interested how this thread progresses as I was a big fan of K60s before these tyres but suffered uneven front tyre wear causing vibration.
I don't know why I changed from the K60s, to be honest.
by Thumper
Mon Sep 26, 2016 11:21 am
Forum: TECHNICAL
Topic: Weird feelings on TKC70
Replies: 28
Views: 9194

Re: Weird feelings on TKC70

Hmm, nope... Most front tyres are 54T. That doesn't explain it.
by Thumper
Mon Sep 26, 2016 10:57 am
Forum: TECHNICAL
Topic: Weird feelings on TKC70
Replies: 28
Views: 9194

Re: Weird feelings on TKC70

I may have just figured out my own question... After checking my tyres, I read the speed AND load rating. The front is a 54T, which is rated for 118mph but only load-rated for 212kg. Which happens to be almost the exact weight of my bike, fuelled without me on it. Add me and my gear, and luggage, an...

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