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These make wheel bearings so easy. I use it for my trailers and bikes. http://www.harborfreight.com/10-piece-bearing-race-and-seal-driver-set-95853.html As for the tail light stuck on, it's likely this - Year/Model: 2007, Component: HAND BRAKE CYLINDER Item #: 50 Part Number: 50311050100 Descriptio...

Well I was all happy with myself, I thought I would start it up and work on getting the signal and lights all working the way they should but it would not start and I have lost the half functioning signals that I had before. :shock: Darn it what have I done. It cranks but doesn't fire a lick. I am a...

I get to use my new 27 x17 axle wrench! Wheel installation looks fairly straight forward. Insert axle. Snug up the left axle nut drawing together the inner bearing races, and inner spacer with the force applied by the shoulder on the axle. Sound like I know what I'm doing. :roll: http://i103.photobu...

The socket worked ok for the seals. http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m122/carlrf1/KTM/IMG-20150909-01340_zpspjypn30e.jpg I suppose the seal should be flush with the edge of the hub but trying to get it parallel I drove it down to land on the outer race of the bearing. Checking contact points betwe...

Got the parts and finally had an opportunity to work on it tonight. http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m122/carlrf1/KTM/IMG-20150908-01321_zpssl3cqvpe.jpg Looking for tool big enough to drive the bearings in with the outside race. Don't want to put any pressure or hammering on the inside race as tha...

Working on the front brakes a post or two up I was rotating the wheel by hand and felt it was not spinning as free as I would have expected. So............Off it comes! I want to get a good look at the brake pads anyway, make sure I have the needed tools in the tail bag to achieve wheel removal on t...

Couple things, Carl. First, I don't know how those radiators could have gotten beat up. I never rode the bike hard or anything. I don't recall ever hitting anything. Weird. :twisted: Second, I think the way you bolted the radiators on is fine--it's what I would have done. The factory mounts are rub...

When putting the tank back on I couldn't get the original gas line where it wouldn't kink some. I am not crazy about the way this looks but I am happy with the relaxed position of the new hose and the hose clamps (you can't see them because they are black). I didn't have any "real" motorcycle fuel h...

Shortly after getting the KTM home I swapped out the broken brake lever for a good one Troy gave me with the bike. http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m122/carlrf1/KTM/IMG-20150828-01254_zpsmjx75bu8.jpg I was doing some other stuff with the controls and when I got done there was no front brake. I tho...

Just some levity to break up the maintenance boredom. Me ~ 3+ years ago and 25lbs lighter when I was cycling and doing the same kind of anal maintenance on bicycles in my studio bedroom/bike shop. 8) I don't know where that T-shirt went.....................Beeeeeth!!! :lol: http://i103.photobucket.c...

I think I will get a backup plug or two and put a fresh one in to boot. :mrgreen: BTW what does "mrgreen" mean anyway? >>>>>> :mrgreen: I thought I would use the tool kit plug wrench to make sure I can get the plug out on the road/trail. Glad I did because the flashing/imperfections in the tools mad...

I am pretty sure I found the reason the 5 amp fan fuse was blown. I tried spinning the blade with my finger upon reassembly and could feel it hitting something. A little digging and I see this. The inside of the shroud has marks where the fan has been hitting. On the left side of the fan shroud the ...

Carl, I know a guy over in Shawnee KS that does a great job on pipe repair. His name is Darin Hartman (913) Two One Seven - 8218 He has a small business on the side called Heavy D's Exhaust Repair. He used to have a website but now has moved it to FaceBook https://www.facebook.com/HeavyDsExhaustRepa...

I took off today (Friday) and went to physical therapy appointment at 7:00 AM to try to keep old body moving, then drive through McDonalds for a coffee and a biscuit with egg, cheese and bacon! Home by 8:30 I guess, put on some music in the garage and tear back into KTM. http://i103.photobucket.com/...

I see this may have had or could have a compression release? And at the same time in this view I learn where the cylinder air/coolant bleed is. I painted the head yellow to help me remember it's here, in the future. And yes you are correct, I probably could have found these things in the manual, if ...

Man this is like pulling teeth! :lol: http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m122/carlrf1/KTM/IMG-20150827-01208_zps706n2npc.jpg http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m122/carlrf1/KTM/IMG-20150827-01207_zpsc31aopug.jpg Hmmm, probably as good a it's going to get. http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m122/carl...

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I'm admiring your progress....I bet the 450 doesn't miss it's old neglectful owner :lol: I wish I had the time to do this to my bikes. Taking care of kids = 0 Lawn care = 0 House maintenance/repair = 0 Appliance/HVAC maintenance/repair = 0 Elder care (other than myself) = 0 House cleaning = 0 almos...

"Now put that thing together, load it on the trailer, and go ride it for an afternoon!"

I am trying!!!