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    2 minutes ago, spazegun2213 said:

    Yup, the chain ate the long bolt and just pulled it out without looking (I figured KTM would engineer and install the bolt of a correct length?) 

    is there room? did you just "invert" the locknut so you nylon to engage first? I assume you just ground most of the rest of the nut off to make sure the chain doesn't eat it.  

    I'd still love to have someone run a tap through the hole in the frame... just in case.

    You really don't want to use a tap, you want to use a thread chaser. A tap will cut new threads- not ideal. Here's what I use- very inexpensive.

    Sure, KTM might have used the right size bolt, but the bike was used and these bolts are often replaced.

    No, I just used the nut as presented- I want it to protect the bolt. And the top is rounded- almost "crowned" so I'm hoping the chain will bounce off rather than catch. And it's been working for years. I just made sure the bolt did not protrude beyond the top of the nut.

    I should point out I'm running a 15t front sprocket, which MIGHT provide a bit more clearance up there.

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    I through-bolt this.

    It requires trimming a bolt down a little and using a ss nylock nut on the chain side. Be sure to keep the bolt as short as possible, just barely getting through the nylon of the locknut. The chain will eventually beat the crap out of the nut and maybe part of the bolt, but it's easily changed. If left too long, the bolt will be damaged and then require cutting it off before backing it out of the frame to avoid damaging what's left of those threads.

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    1 minute ago, Goofy Footer said:

    Any info on which is the preferred way to run the canyon and other routes in the area? I may start a different thread on it actually

    Based on my research, the primary factor in direction is time of day. If one goes in the morning and heads east, one may have the sun in one's eyes for the duration of the journey. Last time I rode it, I started in the dark (nobody is surprised) and had no problems with the sun. Light traffic, out of the canyon by 1 without any dawdling.

    I love morning rides.

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    11 hours ago, padu said:

     

    I can ride most of McCain with the DDX almost as good as I ride with my 2T enduro bike. If you apply yourself to it, and you are disciplined about your learnship, you will get there.

    I agree with this- I had "that kind of relationship" with my 990. But the question in my mind was always: "Is this fun?" because once the heroics wear off, it really is not fun. My conclusion is, for me, if there's any kind of off-road involved, the 500 will always be more fun.

    Granted- a BDR will be fun on the dirt, and not-as-fun on the pavement return. This year, I'm changing to "ADV tires" and a smaller rear sprocket in an attempt to enhance the pavement capability. I'll report in a few months.

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  13. Posted

    1 hour ago, Goofy Footer said:

    Awesome thanks for sharing! I assume you ferried over? Is there a big bike rental business there for TT enthusiasts to ride the course?

    We flew- I have a great friend who lives on island- it's his bike, and he insisted I take a lap around the course. I don't like to ride borrowed bikes (I crash bikes!) but I's SO glad he insisted and it was the chance of a lifetime.

    Until I go back, anyway....

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    Glad you're recovering, and further glad you accurately self-diagnosed and was able to get some immediate relief.

    Just a word of caution to others- not all shoulder injuries are dislocations. Several years ago, a rider fell in a group I was leading- he was in tremendous pain and getting shocky. The general consensus among the expert onlookers was the shoulder "needed to be popped back in" (because movies, right?).

    Fortunately, I suspected something more complicated, and the poor guy had to suffer until airlift and hospital. Xrays showed the ball of the ball and socket was completely broken off.

    Imagine what could have happened if a buncha guys had started yanking on THAT.

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    I remember getting my ass whupped by the late John Hermann on his R100GS "Bumblebee" in the early 90s.

    At that time the old folks at San Jose BMW were very active, and I was taking a class at Sears Point. Big literbikes were thrashing the track- well beyond my speed and ability. About mid-pack with all the GSXRs and Hayabusas was one very talented SJBMW rider on a GS sitting with his back straightup and kicking ass. I remember watching the distance of the arc his head made when traveling through twisty turns. The sportbike guys were tucked low and the arc was short- this guy's head must have traveled over 6 feet from dragging peg on one side to dragging peg on the other.

     

  24. Posted

    Tim- would you agree the only time one would remove a helmet is if one needed access to the victim's airway? I'm trying to think of another reason- otherwise, I'm waiting for the cavalry. Or until the victim removes it themselves ;  )

    Maybe a laceration near the neck that can only be direct pressured without the helmet (like an arterial spray or something damn urgent).

    (I might add- check for removable cheekpads first. Many helmets now have them- small red ribbons that one pulls down.

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