Chief Gunner

Glad She went to a good home! I need surgery to get rid of this gnarly bone spur in my heel and I may need one removed in my hip too so it’s road riding for me for awhile but I’ll be back 😉

I’ll be doing the valves and replacing the cam chain tensioners, doing an oil, spark plug and coil change out as well and some other work on my 950 SE on Saturday the 26th of June. I’ve got more than enough of the needed tools to handle just about any job needed on the big KTMs and I also have more shims, jets and special tools than I’ll probably ever need. I have the 950 /990 KTM shop repair manual as well. 1090/1190&1290’s welcomed too of course😉 I am confident I can do the valves and tensioners but I’m also mature enough to know that having an experienced second, third or even fourth set of eyes and people around who have done this before is a great way to make sure it’s done right. If you might need to get some things done on your LC8 you’ve been putting off and want to get it done we’ll turn the tunes on, fire up the grill and smoker and get to work while we plan some rides. I have enough room to easily get 5-6 bikes in the garage and parking for others very close by. There is a cycle gear and KTM dealership and many parts & stores nearby for needed bike essentials. I’m in Temecula these days, right off of the 15 at Winchester Rd. ( Harveston Lake Community) If you might be interested just shoot me a PM Aaron

I have 1 of these kits that is unopened and one I used for my 990. I Only used 1 shim on my rear exhaust right side of my 990 if I remember right 🤔 Pro X Valve Shim Kit 10.00mm OD 1.85-3.20mm for KTM 950 Adventure S 2004-2006 ProX Valve Shim Kit KTM XC4/LC4/LC8/Husaberg Made using a specific heat-treatment to ensure hardness for maximum durability and less wear Precision machined to match exact size Inexpensive and easy replacement for expensive OEM shims Kit includes 10.00mm o.d. shims in three of each size from 1.85mm to 3.20mm in .05mm increments Fits newer KTM XC4/LC4/LC8 (450/530/690/990) single cam engines found on EXC/XC-W/LC4/LC8 and Husaberg machines $74 at AOMC

Lol; your video is great BTW. Chris put the Rottweiler Performance carb kit on it so it’s pretty easy getting things out of the way. I remember having to drain the coolant and disconnecting the radiator hoses to tilt it out of the way so I could change the front cylinder spark plug and coil on my 990…it looks like I’ll have to do the same on this one too.

Thanks ! I have the cj designs locking bolt and a shim kit 😎 I did my 990 once about six years ago at 14k with some help when I was over in Spain, Its been awhile since I dove in on an LC8. The Main reason I’m doing it is that I don’t know when it was last done on my 950SE and I want to see if I can reduce some of the top end clatter / noise and smooth her out a little. My Bike has 23k on it. My 990 started sounding the same way and a valve job and a good tune up did the trick on her.

I would like to come by if that’s ok.

So I need to get a VIN verification on the 950SE here in CA so I have it in hand when I go to the DMV to register it. The bike was previously registered here but it lived in AZ so the title needs to be switched over to me so a VIN verification has to be done. One thing that bothers me is that the engine number is hidden behind the side stand relocation mounting bracket and it can’t be seen as it is 🥺. I think I might be ok if I make a video and take the skid plate and kickstand off and take pictures of it to show the verification person so I don’t have to drop the skid plate and take the kickstand off in front of them. Everything is legit (Insurance & Title) so I’ll ask if Anyone here knows someone or Place that would work with me on that? Thanks

Hoping to have the Beast registered and done this week so I can swing by.

This movie will be out this summer, I'm thinking about doing a long ride like this when I retire from the Navy, at least for a month or two before I have to get a real job. Looks like it might be good, I knew the XR's Rocked! http://www.roadlesstraveledmovie.com/

This one popped into my head this morning and now it's stuck......dammit! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZKzBoGIC5xY

Thanks for a Great weekend Chris; I Love riding and seeing places I've never been before. It seemed like I kept letting myself get distracted and got lost in trying to memorize things and trying to let it soak in more than I should have instead of wanting to "Rail It'. It definitely made me allot slower than I usually ride when I am by myself. You would have lost me for sure a few times if I wasn't riding the 990; She's a Champ!..She made it easy to catch up everytime I slipped into ADD / "So Pretty " mode LOL.

Been too Long since I hosted one and I've missed my friends here at SDAR so I wanted to do one before I ship out for the new job in Spain in a month or so. I'll be firing up the Grill and the Smoker and the cooler will be full around 11 or 12'ish. The 990 needs an oil change and I need to install a new "Euro" headlight I just got from BDCW so I figured "Why Not". Since the 990 is my only transportation these days there's plenty of room for Bikes in the garage and in the driveway. There's Plenty of parking on the street too if you want to unload from a truck and then park it. The new place is much smaller than the old house but has plenty of room for company (nice sized patio & Garage). I've got just about enough tools to work on just about anything and I have high speed wifi in the garage for tech resourcing. If you need a tune or just wanna swing by and say hi that's good too. Feel free to bring what you like as far as eats and beverages if you'd like. just PM me and I will reply with my new address and cell #.

5 Months has passed since I bought the 990. I Love the Bike but not happy with the Service there. Not one follow up call from Vey's so as far since I bought it and they never seem to stock even the most basic parts for what they sell. The one time I brought the bike there for it's 1st 600 mile service I got nothing but attitude from one of the mechanics even after I showed him and I told him this was not my 1st bike and I know what the hell I was doing..... As I'm concerned I am done with them! I'm Taking My Money, My Experience, My Business and My Bike Elsewhere from now on.

The 1190's were not available yet when I pulled the trigger and bought the 990 Baja. I am waiting on word to see if I landed an Overseas Job in Rota Spain...If I get it you can bet your bottom dollar I'll be taking My 990 with Me and I'll be Riding Europe and Africa too; Which is why I've been dumping some much $ into it because it's much more expensive to prep a bike over there than it is here. If I don't land the job then there's still the US, Canada, Alaska, Central and South America to ride

Right On! CHEERS! Let's Ride sometime Guy's B)/> I Love how the 530 feels like a BMX bicycle "Weapon" after riding the 990 I'll be showing up on some rides soon, been away too long and need to get both of My bikes dirty and ride with Old SDAR friends again...Because;

"BTW, budget for a new front wheel. Mine's a mess, Riggah taco'ed his. It's just a matter of time, and, more important, place. But it WILL happen." Yeah I've been told and warned; Gonna be hard for a little while while I keep dumping so much $ into two bikes but I know the time will come cause I like to let it rip too My other "Project", the "Bling" 530 Funny thing Paul; You are like the 4th 990/950 Owner & Rider I know that has a 530 too...they are like "peas & carrots", having one each is the best of both worlds LOL

Hey Craig / "Crusty" it's been awhile Bro Even though I've got the two Orange Bikes I am still keeping an eye out for a decent late 90's CR500. Once I get done finishing up on the two bikes I already have I will be looking for another CR500...you know how it is once you've had a couple of Five Hundies...they stay in your Blood Paul; Thanks for the Offer. I'll be going with the "R" set up on the 990. I've ridden an S and an R and I prefer the "R" set up. I'm 6'2" and pretty solid myself and I know I'll be riding her harder as I get more used to her off road. She's gonna get flogged hard and taken care of like all my bikes I'll be having the suspension specs done to my preference at Superplush as soon as I have the cash on hand ; The mono and forks are coming off and getting shipped to them & won't be too long. I will need some help setting up the sag & preload and figuring out all the adjustments for solo, two up and loaded when I get it dialed in. I will also be doing the high fender mod too. I've got the parts on the way(white 690 SM fender) and I'm having custom brake lines built for the front by the same guy who built all of my brake lines for my VMax, they will be set up "right". I've always liked the Big KTM's & choosing the paths and roads less traveled

I bought one back in May at Vey's in Lemon Grove (traded in My '08 450SXF for a down on it); I Got just about 3k on the odo and Loving it. I've Already been modding it out like crazy (addressing the known Achilles Heels with these bikes) and getting Her ready for some long Epic rides Here's what I've done so far; Scotts Steering Stabilizer with BRP Top Clamps Black Dog Cycle works side stand relocation kit Added cooling fan to the right side of the radiator (Black Dog Cycle Works) DNA Air filter Factory Fork Bleeders Machined Anodized Orange Oberon Clutch Slave Cylinder (the OEM ones are plastic junk) Touratech Skid plate Battery tender installed Rear master cylinder guard Over sized black KTM factory brake pedal Hepco & Becker Pannier Racks with Gobi cases Orange Bling KTM valve stem caps (with shradder valve removal tool built in) Frame Guards These are on the way; Uni Foam Pre-Filter (snorkel will be removed) Touratech Adventure steel headlight guard Euro headlight upgrade / conversion Rear axle slider kit with anodized orange blocks and axle puller Shorty Anodized Orange FP Racing levers Rear rotor shark fin (Zipty Racing) Scotts SS re-usable oil filter Oversized KTM Factory kickstand base The Last Mods I plan are; Charcoal Canister Removal and installing the Block off plates I already bought Akrapovich Exhaust and Re mapping Super Plush Suspension conversion to Dakar Specs

I was out at Carguy's Casa earlier in the day and decided to hit the Super-slab on my way home. I stopped by the Alpine Cafe knowing Randy likes to stop there on rides and ran into the group. I was happy I did and they invited me to finish the ride with them. I was not really geared up for dirt and am still getting used to the 990 so I told them I was headed home to do some grocery shopping. Thinking I should not push my luck this soon offroad with the big bike until I am used to it. I led the two Riders from Arizona back to the 94 via Japatul / Lyons valley roads. Had an "Oh ----" moment on the way back....I carried a little too much speed into the left turn from Japatul to Lyons valley. At the cafe Randy and I had just talked about how the Dunlop 908's that came with my 990 like to lock up and slide on pavement and it happened to me. The Rear broke crazy loose, 1st left than right in a scary "Oh no I'm gonna high side" type of way....I eased off the brakes and blipped the throttle & launched the 990 on a hump at the edge of the pavement and had the presence of mind to guide her in between some rocks into someones freshly graded front yard :o/> It Happened so fast but it was weird how everything seemed like slow motion as it did. I was lucky to have had a clear run out path for sure. I Kept the bike upright through it and caught my 1st air on the big bike. I'd like to think that Instinct and experience where what saved me after being dumb but it was actually just luck...Lesson learned for sure with that one, don't be dumb (lose focus) and you won't need to change your pants when you ride

I'm Loving My New 990 :D/>/>/>/>/>/> I wish I could have afforded one years ago, now that I can I have no regrets with getting Mine. It handles great, has lots of power and I'm liking the fuel injection (no more fussy carbs to keep tuned). I've been hitting up the "Orange Crush" threads on ADVrider.com for insight and knowledge from the guys who share their "Lessons Learned" and knowledge. Some important mods are essential (skid plate, extra cooling fan for the right side of the radiator, side stand re-location... etc). I've been taking care of those and I plan on a few more (heavier fork springs & steering dampner) because I want the bike to be dialed in for me and the way I plan on riding it. I'm definitely going to do some Long trips with her B)/>/>/> And Yup; As soon as I have enough Leave on the books I'm thinking a long Road / off the beaten path Trip is definitely gonna happen John and Randy B)/>

I Bought my New 990 Adventure Baja at Vey's in Lemon Grove. I was going to buy it at GP but wanted to the purchase and service thing to be done closer to where I live. I like to to support my local businesses when I can; especially when the Customer Service is good and the prices are fair. I had the 1st service done already and the Bike was ready for pickup on time; So far, so good on everything thus far. The 990 runs great and is getting the usual "Gunner Mods / Bling" treatment I give all my Bikes ;)/>/>/> I'll be taking my '10 530EXC-R to them prior to Dez season for a good "Once over" on everything when the time comes so she will be ready.

I am glad to be back; It's been way to long and riding in the Dez again really was just what I needed. The 530 is just an awesome ride.It feels as Light as my CR500 and 2x as fast and agile as the 650L;) I need to get the sag set for my weight and maybe get a mono spring since I outweigh the guy I bought it from by about 40lbs,, :heh:/>/> (I'm actually lighter now than I have been for awhile at 215lbs). Thanks for the Condolences here when my Wife Felicia passed and thank you for the Birthday wishes and Thank you for having me back.I was locked out of my account for a long time but Carguy fixed that. I'll try to keep it positive and help out when I can. Still working for Uncle Sam's big Canoe Club so there may be weekends when I can't get out, but I may show up unexpectedly on some "who's going riding?" / upcoming rides ;)/>/> I'm Really am looking forward to getting back out and doing more riding with you guys and also re-connecting with friends here. Thanks again Randy and John for a great day.

No matter how bad my day is or how frustrated or pissed off I get when I come home I am greeted by these two "knuckle heads".......Unconditional love and "Happy to see me" antics always puts a smile on my face. I love my dogs (and my kitty "Sheba").....sometimes I think they are easier to love than people..... Any one else here feel this way too?

I was there yesterday and rode, everyone was courteous and polite and there were Non Harley riders in the mix. It was put out that any bike was welcomed and nobody indicated any hostility otherwise. In fact I may be showing up with a group of VMax riders on the 22nd.

Copied from Clin't page at the KGB website; Hey Riders, Happy New Year and I am looking forward to hitting it again this year! Our first cruise is this Saturday (1/7) and is going to be in preparation for the upcoming Josiah Ride (13 year old boy that wants at least 100 bikes to cruise by his front window), as a pre-ride to make sure that the folks from San Diego Hog can safely guide us up to Josiah's house on January 22nd. I hope you can make it to both. Details for this Saturday are as follows: I will be at Coffee Corner (9608 Carlton Hills Blvd. Santee, Ca. 92071), from 9-9:30am to meet anyone that feels like stocking up on some caffeine and then we'll head over to the Ronald Mcdonald House ( 2929 Children's Way San Diego, CA), by 10am to meet up with some other riders. We will then head up to Josiah's. Once we've addressed any concerns of the route, anyone who would like to come, is welcome to join me at Ape Hangers Grill (1706 S Coast Highway, Oceanside, Ca. 92054), for lunch. I'm not a rich man so it's pay your own way... Read more: http://www.101kgb.com/pages/rideportal.html#ixzz1imPHL1F0 would love to see any of you show up.