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budd
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Posted: 13 Jan 2018 at 01:10 |
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I seriously looked at a RC8 a few months ago and researched some of the mods and as you say removing the sas was highly recommended lovely looking bike I especially like the white and orange like yours, in the end I bottled it and kept the RSV maybe it's a choice I'll come to regret now the prices seem to be on the up.
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davidrsurfer
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I saw that on some of the You Tube vids & it's a fuel tank breather filter. Not found one on the RC8 so maybe its on the later Euro4 models.
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budd
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Am I correct in thinking there is also a carbon canister under the tail piece somewhere that is part of the sas? |
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Spoonz
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I rode motorcycles only twice last year in the uk, plus 1 Alps tour so there wasn't much of a season. I only ride if I really feel the urge and I just never did even when the sun shone. Enjoying the MTB lots at the moment and have to build my fitness over the year for something big next spring if things go to plan. I plan a wales weekend this year on the Panzer and maybe another Europe tour so might get a few more miles in this year than last. Especially if we get a summer. |
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davidrsurfer
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Limits your season a bit! |
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Spoonz
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When the temp reaches a level where I might actually enjoy the ride in summer gloves or if I get some goretex ones. Have yet to find some my hands fit into. Can't risk mail order as most max size is usually XXL which don't fit especially in Italian brands.
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Garin
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Helpful as ever there Spoonz
When are you up for getting the tank out for a spin ! |
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I have a suggestion if your stuck for places to put it
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Garin
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Interesting post David, i’ve Got the same mods to do on my 990sm
Just got to find where I put the SAS kit doh ! |
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davidrsurfer
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Dragged myself off my manthrax sickbed to take her out for a steady spin today. Quite a transformation in the throttle, much smoother & the low speed hunting all but gone so well worth the oxygen eliminator mod. No backfiring either with the SAS removed. Now, some new tyres & dry warm road please.
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dog78
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Thanks for that info Dave, they are reasonably priced but I can't see them staying that way, if anything their prices are starting to climb.
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davidrsurfer
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Hi dog the one way valves are into the exhaust ports so air is bled from the airbox, via an ecu controlled solenoid. The ktm forums say it is used to help warm/clean the cat/Euro3 compliance.
I also did the oxygen sensor eliminator which is supposed to smooth the low speed surge & snatchy throttle. Not ridden since fitting but will post a report when I have. Compared to a Gen2 - I would have another Gen 2 but not at the same rime as the ktm, too similar in my view if that answers it!
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dog78
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Hi Dave. Just out of interest, the one way valve, is that the crankcase breather? Lovely bike, how does it compare to say rsv factory gen two? Have you done anything to the fueling to improve the throttle low down? |
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badapple
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Hahaha yeah I have to say it's definitely out there when it comes to the looks. I like them apart from the front end just can't force myself to like it. Everything else is bang on though who wouldn't like a rsv with more punch? |
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I started out with nothing and I've still got most of it left
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davidrsurfer
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Strangely similar, but bit more animal & comfortable. Its like Aprilia had a design team working on a v twin Gen3 then decided to go V4 so sacked them all & they all went to KTM to carry on their work. Except the stylist who was clearly taking some drugs.
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badapple
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Busy boy. How does it compare Dave to old silver?
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I started out with nothing and I've still got most of it left
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Sabre
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Nice work Dave.
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davidrsurfer
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Bloody awkward, small window in side of airbox to undo the clamps.
One way valve on each head bleeds air into the exhaust - looks so simple to remove! & that's where the rest of it lives. Between top of radiator & frame/wiring loom. Out! Bit of bodywork to go back on still. |
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davidrsurfer
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An afternoon of tinkering to start 2018 fitting the Secondary Air System eliminator kit. Photos to follow but it went tank off...airbox off...throttle bodies off....not sure why they put them inside the airbox!.....& still couldn't get at the solenoid. Front bodywork off....air tubes off, nah. Radiator off....ha got ya. Bodywork still to go back on but job done.....nearly.
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BIG UN
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ooo you cant beat xmas gifts for the bike.im still awaiting delivery of a luvly old skool micron race system,a cracking ebay bargain find.
bike looks great dave
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Paddedcell100
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Nooooo.... it's a safety device after all . They are epically (is that a word?🤔)loud with an aftermarket exhaust aren't they, very nice though🖒..going up in value it seems as well , certainly the ones I see for sale now aren't getting any cheaper that's for sure. |
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Better to have something you don't need than need something you don't have....
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davidrsurfer
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It's got a JCE exhaust on it which is VERY LOUD. So loud I have thought about making a baffle to go in it, but maybe not ha ha.
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Paddedcell100
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Quality bike there David🖒...
If I manage to get the cash together in future it'll be for one of these, a 1098/1198 or the previous gen crossplane R1... Have you got a standard exhaust on it ? |
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davidrsurfer
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Don't despair......nearly there now. Swift KTM Powerparts tank pad fitting session this afternoon.
That just leaves the SAS eliminator kit to go. |
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davidrsurfer
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You asked for it! Photo particularly appropriate following my April Fools Day paramedic...ecg.....helicopter.....Plymouth Cardiac Theatre......stent....episode. |
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Diablo
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Well Jel Dave
Pic of you in the hat, or it didn't happen lol |
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Question everything.
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davidrsurfer
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I did warn you all. After a couple of hours in the garage I present for your delight:
KTM tank pad, Powerparts swing arm protectors, Oxygen sensor eliminator kit, SAS eliminator kit & beanie! Beanie had been fitted already but removed for purposes of photo. Swing arm protectors. Oxygen sensor eliminator kit, couple of bungs for the downpipes & plug in dongles. Notoriously snatchy at low revs this is supposed to cure that, bit like Map 2 on the Gen2's I guess. Both sensors came out easy! Look at the state of that shock! Shocking. Next instalment will be fitting the tank pad - when it warms up a bit & the secondary air system eliminator kit. Though to be honest I like the popping & flames on overrun so might hold that for a while! Enjoy. |
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NickyBoy1984
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Your KTM still looking sweeeeeeeeeTa mate
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davidrsurfer
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Sure am Stu. |
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Sabre
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Looking nice Dave. You up for a Christmas ride ooot?
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