WP fork leg tips and trix

Have done some work on forks previously including a seal change and breaking apart inner leg to access rebound valve.

But this winter we had 3 sets of forks to change oil and look over, and have 3 KTM Adventure in the garage now and a friend also bought one so getting more invested in . . . → Read More: WP fork leg tips and trix

Switzerland 2014

Since the plans changed and we had left Germany through Luxemburg and into France next was Switzerland.

A break and a leg stretcher along the channel running on the French / German border:

And there is talk about people overpacking (like we did) and brought everything but the kitchen sink, this guy had the . . . → Read More: Switzerland 2014

Nordschleife and Leaving Germany

Since the plans changed but the Nordschleife at Nurburgring was still going to happen we got up and had breakfast and the rain was poring down.

A little less rain going to the garage we had for the night to get the bikes but clouds looked bad all around so rain gear on.

Drove the . . . → Read More: Nordschleife and Leaving Germany

Leaving Sweden 2014

After visiting some friends in the Stockholm region for a few days Lars caught up with me and we headed south, during the first day we drove by Vadstena, an old church region, not that many pictures but had a break near this fortress:

Visited the Moped and Motorcycle Museum in Björkenäs.

Ran . . . → Read More: Leaving Sweden 2014

Bjorkenas Moped and Motorcycle Museum

As I said in previous post my dad was going to catch up with me.

He did this morning and we headed south from Stockholm, we were trying to make it to Huskvarna in time to visit the factory museum but we saw the time would be tight to make it and have time to . . . → Read More: Bjorkenas Moped and Motorcycle Museum

Spring 2013

As usual I start the spring with some flu or cold, coughing and a sore throat =(

As you know I ended up buying a brand new 2011 KTM 990R Adventure last autumn.

And it sure looked good:

So during the winter it was looked over and lots of parts changed and upgrades I . . . → Read More: Spring 2013

Dr Bean Fuel Pump Mod

A 2005 KTM 950 Adventure was recently purchased and while looking it over a bit more closely then during the exam before purchase it was found that the points on the fuel pump was quite badly worn.

A well known problem and there are several cures for it but since points were so unevenly worn . . . → Read More: Dr Bean Fuel Pump Mod

Brand new KTM 990 Adventure R

Cause of some issues with the Pyndon Syndrome and the gearbox starting to act up every now and then I have started the question how much longer the KTM 950 Adventure will survive.

So took the plunge and bought a leftover 2011 KTM 990 Adventure R:

Also have the first video from Russa this . . . → Read More: Brand new KTM 990 Adventure R

Russia 2013 The Full Story

Was hoping to be able to post more while traveling but limited internet and not enough time made it hard.

Did two quick posts earlier but this will be the full story about Russia and getting there and out, we also traveled some in Norway but that will be another post.

First I will introduce . . . → Read More: Russia 2013 The Full Story

Russia 2013 To Kandalaksha

Only a quick update on our travels in Russia, little time to sit by the computer so a full report will be once we are back home again.

All the bikes packed and we have meet up and ready to leave:

In finland we passed the Artic Circle with a big Santa and Gift . . . → Read More: Russia 2013 To Kandalaksha