HeavyHustler Posted May 22, 2017 Report Share Posted May 22, 2017 +1 for George. He sorted my 990's front end at a great price. Night n day difference in performance. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NavyNuke Posted May 27, 2017 Report Share Posted May 27, 2017 Was a bad week for progress as I have much more work than Eric yet to do. Spent most all week in Casper, Wyoming for work, but came home to a questioning look from the wife , a big box of parts and hopes of hours in the garage.Laced up new rear wheel today, hopefully get her true tonight or tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdvRob Posted May 31, 2017 Report Share Posted May 31, 2017 NavyNuke - how's the progress? Who did you eventually send the suspension too? You ever look into the Borynack settings? He has a few of stacks for front and rear that would work for you. If your comfortable with suspension work. Suspension work is like carbs...its black magic and voodoo to most, then you open a few up and wonder what the big deal was. Ive got an XRR as well so this is peaking my interest. What are you doing for lights? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdvRob Posted May 31, 2017 Report Share Posted May 31, 2017 13 minutes ago, 556baller said: The thing with suspension is, you don't even know what you don't know. I think it's probably the most complicated thing I have ever seen. But once you get a taste....you realize every stock bike rides pretty rough Pretty well know the XRR suspension stock is ok for a stock bike, but with some minor changes can be one of the best desert bikes out there. If you're racing you might as well make in enjoyable and get the bike as plush and smooth as possible. 500+ miles of bone jarring under sprung/bad valved suspension can get old real quick....and possibly dangerous. If your not going fast or jumping far, stock stuff is probably workable, with some clicker tuning and springs...that's if your forks actually adjust with clickers...4CS doesn't do much of anything very well, including adjusting. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NavyNuke Posted May 31, 2017 Report Share Posted May 31, 2017 I did not get anything done on the shock. Was in Wyoming all last week for work and hopefully Wednesday I can deal with the shock.I have used Boynarks work on an XRR before with decent success. My spring rates are based on his numbers, however his website is gone currently and I didn't save the excel data for shim stacks. May adjust valves in the forks later myself. For now new wear bushings, seals, oil, and springs is it. Rear shock on the other hand needs a full rebuild after 16 years and probably has wear issues that I would rather leave to a pro. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Eric Hall Posted May 31, 2017 Author Administrators My Rides (3) Report Share Posted May 31, 2017 990 update... I'm working with a sponsor on getting some tshirts made that we can sell to raise funds. This would be funds for you as well, NavyNuke. Tshirts would be $50. We also have some really cool pit crew shirts but those are substantially more, could be like $200 but obviously funds go to the team effort. Here's a sample of a pit crew shirt: Sponsor logos would be allocated based on the contribution level with emphasis on Fasstco, Seat Concepts, Rottweiler, Konflict, Mojave ADV, etc... Also an update on equipment. I should get the clamps/damper from Emig next week and then bars/pegs/guards from Fasstco shortly after. I'll send out my suspension in like two weeks. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Eric Hall Posted June 1, 2017 Author Administrators My Rides (3) Report Share Posted June 1, 2017 On 5/1/2017 at 9:10 PM, HeavyHustler said: Great kit that Leatt well... may not get that after all. Big "budget cuts" and all so I may look to Fox or someone else. Leatt makes great stuff and they've been very supportive in the past but I needs me some fresh duds! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeavyHustler Posted June 1, 2017 Report Share Posted June 1, 2017 That's too bad. Their kit has saved me several 'possibly' broken bones! lol 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Eric Hall Posted June 1, 2017 Author Administrators My Rides (3) Report Share Posted June 1, 2017 Im still going to wear their neck brace. I'll tag them on IG too. I'd wear their Enduro jacket but with the armor underneath, it's a bit tight unless I can lose those 10-12 more lbs 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeavyHustler Posted June 1, 2017 Report Share Posted June 1, 2017 56 minutes ago, Eric Hall said: Im still going to wear their neck brace. I'll tag them on IG too. I'd wear their Enduro jacket but with the armor underneath, it's a bit tight unless I can lose those 10-12 more lbs Yeah it definitely is a lil tighter. I bought my jacket to specifically fit over my armour. Losing 10-20lbs would help too. lol 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Eric Hall Posted June 1, 2017 Author Administrators My Rides (3) Report Share Posted June 1, 2017 T-shirt draft concept here from @ADV Addicts. He's done pit crew shirts for real Dakar teams and he's ADV Addicts so he kind of knows how to do this. I'll boost sales of the shirts on our IG story board as well as push some ads ($$) via Facebook and Instagram. This would be the fan shirt we'd use to raise funds. The pit crew shirt draft concept (not final; still missing a few things) is this: Now the pit crew shirts are NOT cheap. We're likely only going to make 5-6 of them. First I need to ID exactly who our pit crew is. Sounds like it's @556baller and @AdvRob right now (unless I missed someone?). I'm sure we get a few sales of the pit crew shirt elsewhere like from @beemer bunny but need to gauge interest now or else they're not worth printing. Don't want to lose money on what's supposed to raise money. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NavyNuke Posted June 1, 2017 Report Share Posted June 1, 2017 Kristen and my Stepdad John are also planning to help pit. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason R Posted June 1, 2017 My Ride Report Share Posted June 1, 2017 (edited) I would like to be in the Pit, but since I don't know crap about KTM and probably don't need an IT guy, someone smarter should be there. =) I could outfit your bike with a WiFi hotspot! I'm in for a TeeShirt Edited June 1, 2017 by Jason R 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NavyNuke Posted June 1, 2017 Report Share Posted June 1, 2017 I would like to be in the Pit, but since I don't know crap about KTM and probably don't need an IT guy, someone smarter should be there. =) I could outfit your bike with a WiFi hotspot! I'm in for a TeeShirt More about gas, basic checks(tire/oil level) fresh goggles and water+snacks. Then driving to next pit to stay ahead of racers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeavyHustler Posted June 1, 2017 Report Share Posted June 1, 2017 No year/date on the t's? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Eric Hall Posted June 2, 2017 Author Administrators My Rides (3) Report Share Posted June 2, 2017 No year/date on the t's?Have to consider sales of shirt after the race as a limiting factor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NavyNuke Posted June 2, 2017 Report Share Posted June 2, 2017 What about embroidered name on the pit shirts if quantities are this low Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NavyNuke Posted June 2, 2017 Report Share Posted June 2, 2017 Been a productive morning after working 57 hours in 3 days.Swing arm is fully torn down, 3 holes retapped and new pivot bearings in. Off to a few hours of work plus house warming party prep.Also my wonderful wife surprised me with paid entry for my birthday!!!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Eric Hall Posted June 3, 2017 Author Administrators My Rides (3) Report Share Posted June 3, 2017 Im down 10lbs. Eating clean (for the most part) and working out. Just have to keep the alcohol low and I'll be another 10 lbs lighter by Aug 18. Took my panniers off and those alone were 20 lbs. The pannier racks and rear rack are next. Maybe the passenger pegs. Have to see about the center stand though. I kind of like it and not sure if it would then leave my side stand relocator deal from Black Dog unsecured. Might need a spacer or something. Maybe not worth it? Would like to take the ABS pump off but need to consult @556baller on that. I may also lose a front rotor but that means new brake lines. Have to give Galfer a ring Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdvRob Posted June 3, 2017 Report Share Posted June 3, 2017 The weight of a center stand might be worth it if you have to do any tire repair on the move on your own. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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