... Fork, yes, not a bad idea to change the oil. The WP rear shock contains pressurised nitrogen and rebuild is a specialist task and not DIY - though you...
TonySleep@...
Feb 1, 2005 10:28 am
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Hi to everyone.I own a 02 Duke and last night i got a used Keihin Fcr 41.I'd like to ask you what jetting should i do.I live in sea level (Rhodes...
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KTMDuke@yahoogroups.com
Feb 3, 2005 5:33 pm
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Hi everyone. I just had the oil changed in my 2000 DukeII, which I have done every 1,500 - 2,000 miles since I have owned the bike. When I went to pick the...
I FINALLY succeeded in registering my Duke II. It required a 50 mile trip to the CHP station in Rohnhert Park. I learned there that motorcycles do NOT...
... Black oil can also be due to excessive blow-by caused by piston/bore wear or damage. This is common on Dukes that have been wheelied long distances, and is...
TonySleep@...
Feb 4, 2005 11:25 am
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... What's happening? Does clutch operation feel normal? Or is there excessive slack or no slack at all? If it seems normal, the plain steel plates have to be...
TonySleep@...
Feb 4, 2005 11:40 am
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... Hi Tony, The clutch feels norma at the leverl. The problem is that when disengaging the clutch the motor stalls when in gear. It is not slipping, but...
... If it's a cable clutch then the slot in the operating shaft on the RHS of the engine should be parallel with the gasket face of the clutch case. When I got...
... OK, well it's dragging. Why did you strip it? Was it a cooked clutch? Did you oil the friction plates before installing? Bent/warped plates could explain...
TonySleep@...
Feb 4, 2005 2:14 pm
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They can also just get glazed fairly easily. a little wet sanding fixes this. Has anyone tried a slipper clutch on their Duke? I think this bike would really...
I had the same problem when my tool kit moved and blocked the release lever. The first time I removed the tail light and went in that way. The second time I...
Dunlop 207rr in a 160 60r fit but they sure do break loose without any warning. The Pirreli MT 60 Corsa's in a 160 also fit and are far more predictable. They...
... I used to put this in my Supercomp when I was racing it. I was never sure if it really helped much but I doubt it hurt. It's also one of the few things...
Hey all, My '96 Duke has recently developed an issue where it will no longer start unless it is in neutral. I believe there is a problem with the sensor...
Hi All, Haven't owned for 5 years now since i have been in Oz, and looking for a bike to go for a blast in the Adelaide hills (previously owned a Transalp, and...
... The only real problem is disintegrating alternator rotors, which seldom last more than 10,000mls. Later models and repairs used a modified design, with a...
TonySleep@...
Feb 7, 2005 12:50 am
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2x clutch, 1 x speedo, 1 x throttle cables for Duke 1 Series 3, maybe other models. All NOS sealed packaging : ...
TonySleep@...
Feb 7, 2005 11:04 pm
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2003 Cannondale S440 for sale, street legal, absolutely mint!! check out the link if you are interested. http://www.supermotojunkie.com/showthread.php?t=2485 ...
2x clutch, 1 x speedo, 1 x throttle cables for Duke 1 Series 3, maybe other models. All NOS sealed packaging : ...
TonySleep@...
Feb 7, 2005 11:19 pm
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hey all...first time posting here...seems like a great lot...i recently picked-up an Adventure 640...goes good...during the rain i didn't ride it much and it...
I would check the spark plug sounds like you are not getting any spark. I rode in the rain once on my SV and the front plug got fouled and the would not start....
Worked ok except for a couple of rare misses on the way there. Got part of the way back and switched it off. Wouldn't switch back on,no lights at all. Battery...
Take it to the dealer and ask if you can watch. What's your starting sequence? Mine is no throttle but full choke untill it fires,this is in a warm climate...
... I agree. If ether doesn't at least fire, the plug or HT is deficient. My Duke 1 was sometimes hard to start after being left standing for a week or two,...
TonySleep@...
Feb 8, 2005 10:33 am
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... Classic Duke behaviour - usually it's vibrated a connection to bits :) Check the battery terminals and earth connection carefully, also the spade terminal...
TonySleep@...
Feb 8, 2005 10:48 am
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Only 3 weeks? Seems that you're a fast worker. Electrician time I think. ... From: KTMDuke@yahoogroups.com Date: 02/08/05 21:48:44 To: KTMDuke@yahoogroups.com ...
Dear Tony, Thanks for the tips! You have also inadvertently answered another question i.e. do some Dukes come stock with twin pipes. Obviously the Duke II...