Helmutt

Herpy Berfday!!!

Now THAT'S how you scrub in a tire.....'Murica!

I recall tv news blowing up over the blizzard of '78.  I was 4 going on 5 at the time. 

Make it live again!

5 hours ago, Isaac's Papa said:

@Hellmutt, how do you list a full suspension bike and not list the suspension specs? 

Goober.

 

I dont know all the fancy dancy lingo like you hardcore bikers!  I tossed it up while at work earlier, I had to thumb through the books that came with it when I got home....couldn't remember exactly what was what on it LOL.  

Still don't know THAT much about it, but was told repeatedly it was really good equipment back when it was new.

Wish you weren't so far away, I'm considering selling my Diamondback X6 DBRseries....really need a hardtail since I'm not in the dirt much.  1 owner, I bought it new in '00 and will provide all paperwork, manuals/booklets for each component, even the sales receipt if you want it.  The bike is still all original, could use tires eventually but these still grab soil pretty well.

Hasn't been used much for the last decade until recently when the wife and I started biking the local city path again....still rides silky smooth.  It's a large frame size, and was professionally setup when I'd first bought it, but I've never used this bike remotely close to it's full potential.  

$300obo?

Wheels and Tires

Hubs: Formula disc

Rims: Mavic X223 Disc

Tires: 26 x 2.25inch Geax Sedona

Spokes: Stainless steel, 2.0mm

Components

Brakeset: Shimano Deore XT Disc Brake brakes, Shimano Deore XT Disc levers, Magura HS 55 Louise hydraulics.

Shift Levers: Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL

Crankset: Shimano Deore LX, 22/32/44 teeth

Pedals: Wellgo clipless

Bottom Bracket: Shimano BB-ES70

Rear Cogs: 9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth

Seatpost: Thomson Elite

Saddle: SDG Comp Satellite

Handlebar: Koski butted

Handlebar Stem: Koski

Headset: Tange Seiki DX-2

Fork:  RockShox Judy Race Hydracoils

Rear Shock: RockShox Deluxe Adjust

Suffering through some rehab is a small price for a new lease on life....that's stellar news.  Welcome back John

That's great to hear!  Welcome back John!

Awesome.  Hopefully he stays on the mend and comes out just as functional as before.   

Well, add the wife and I to the list of quitters.  Her Mom is now scheduled for knee replacement surgery that weekend, so Jen is heading to TN to help out around the house the whole week.  I'm trying to get more time off so I can go as well, but we're definitely out for this....sucks, but family is always first.  You all enjoy and speed safely!

Being this bike is going to be a completely different feel to you Jim, there's really no bad choices outside of Shinko and ContiMo's.  I've seen guys run good pace at trackdays on Angel ST/GT, and I'd done my first trackday on my ZX14 using Dunlop Roadsmart 2's.   You'll be fine with most all options listed, just pick one and go with it.   You've got some adjustment time with the bike anyway, and most all of the tires recommended will be confident inspiring enough while you adapt.

I pick the Pirelli Angel GT's over the Roadsmart 2's.....but haven't tried the new RS3's yet to know if they're any better.  Let @RidersDiscount hook you up for now, then once you're more savvy on the FZ....tire swap for something more befitting your style next year?

Thanks for the update @DerekClouser, and thanks @whaler for taking time to check in on John.  Hoping for the best possible outcome.

Happy the damage wasn't worse Tim.  Obviously could've been much worse.  Hoping that was the only glitch for this mission

Horrible to hear this.   Couldn't have happened to a nicer guy.   Hopefully he pulls through this ok.  Will watch for updates here.

39 minutes ago, EOdesmo said:

LOL!  Sorry to hear you had the usual baptism of oil when doing your first oil change. It takes a bit of technique/experience to avoid a mini Exxon Valdez episode. Now that you've done it once the next time will be much less messy. The 3rd generation 690 engine does away with the oil in the frame concept. Even the filters are easier to get at.  

Hope you have a enjoyable trip to Vintage. I plan on being there Saturday and may ride up Friday if I can get away from work at noon.

Hopefully will cya there.

I was hoping to break that trend and get through it with minor drippage, even took my sweet time, but the cartridge cover gasket dilemma had my OCD pinging bigtime since I'd torn the old one, did a little anaerobic sealant rebuild on it, reinstalled....THEN I found the spare you gave me.  Which, in "anal bastard" is code for tear it down and replace it again LOL....so by then, all my fucks were used up and I got careless with cleanliness

Hit me up once you get to the track man, wife and I will be there all 3 days

@2fat2fly 

4 hours ago, Tonik said:

Yammie does the same thing on many of their cruisers. they do it to lower the center of gravity.

I believe KTM did this to allow a smaller crankcase on the old bigbore.   Not sure the later model SMC's share the same design or not, but I'm not a fan - just more leak points in my opinion.....but I only have to change it every other season, so it's not a deal breaker

Nice little couples adventure - thanks for sharing B

If he's running recaps on that bike, he got what he deserved

2 hours ago, CBBaron said:

Must be fairly common design for dirt bikes. My DRZ has the same oil arrangement, most of the oil is in the frame, which needs to be drained first. I havnt made too much of a mess doing oil changes on that bike except for the small amount of oil I usually get on the engine case when I remove the filter cover.

This was my maiden voyage with KTM, and my first rodeo with a bike that uses a frame oil bag setup, but it's the burping process that made the mess.  It's totally my fault it happened since I didn't actually measure the oil amounts, so I'd put in 1/10 quart too much into the system.....but I'd assumed it would work it's way out during the burp....and that it did, all over the floor LOL.   I was lucky that the po gave me surgical tubing to make it easier to fill/burp, but my inexperience was the key part of this messy puzzle.   Next time will be much simpler for me, but it's good to know that this isn't just an orange bike design.

FINALLY got to the oil change interval on my KTM Saturday.  Made a huge fucking mess.   Those silly kraut engineers decided to use the frame's breast bone as an auxiliary oil tank/cooler so the engine case is only responsible for a quart.   From what I gather the common practice for most owners is to burp at least half a quart during the initial process before learning how to do it cleanly.   Oh well, she's up and running clean again 

Nice adventure.  Too bad you had to do it all solo, but that probably makes even more adventurous.  Thanks for the share

On ‎4‎/‎23‎/‎2017 at 8:50 AM, Hellmutt said:

What's the date codes on these?  MIGHT know someone that would be willing to buy if you'll ship 'em...

Welcome to the forum - and nice Trophy

Not to beat a dead horse, and this is mainly aimed at new riders here.....but anyone looking to extend their skillset SAFELY......seriously, take in a couple trackdays.  Sure, it can be expensive, but the lessons learned on a prepped race surface with medical staff on site....priceless.   And those techniques can translate to street riding WITHIN REASON.  Speeds on the street should never compare to the lap times you managed to turn at MidO or the like.....but some of the TECHNIQUES can be used to keep you at a safer level than just trying to keep up with a much faster group.