Petrol with Ethanol (E10 etc) and Steamers . .

[ynotbiker]

had the ktm 990 you will need lots of dosh for petrol also it used to cut out for no reason keep the steamer  .

[Danwarb]

had the ktm 990 you will need lots of dosh for petrol also it used to cut out for no reason keep the steamer  .

Surely the cutting out was just the Adventure you?

I'm surprised you rate a Steamer over an Advebture. I'm amazed.

[nickjtc]

I'm surprised you rate a Steamer over an Advebture. I'm amazed.

Hang on a mo' while I get the popcorn and a beverage du jour........................

OK, carry on.......................... :icon_wink: :icon_wink:

[Nick Calne]

The easiest way to fix the engine noise problem on a steamer involves installing plugs.

Ear plugs.

A lot cheaper than a 

[threepot]

A bit of an unfair comparison I think,considering the tiger was a modular design,and the Ktm more specialist? But the Ktm's do get very good reviews. But which one would you want to live with for 20yrs?

I really don't get the engine 'noise' thing! Yes,they sound like diesels on idle..just turning it up a little helps,.But after their lovely. A friend is always making fun of the 'noise',but is full of praise at the way it goes. And he's a Jap man :icon_wink:

[Sin_Tiger]

Yes,they sound like diesels on idle..just turning it up a little helps,.

Eureka  don't stop 

[threepot]

Eureka  don't stop 

You mean all the way!?

[Danwarb]

A bit of an unfair comparison I think,considering the tiger was a modular design,and the Ktm more specialist? But the Ktm's do get very good reviews. But which one would you want to live with for 20yrs?

I really don't get the engine 'noise' thing! Yes,they sound like diesels on idle..just turning it up a little helps,.But after their lovely. A friend is always making fun of the 'noise',but is full of praise at the way it goes. And he's a Jap man :icon_wink:

I actually love the sound our Steamers make. Especially when using the engine to brake and I get that deep rumble. The engine noises Im on about is that tick made on every engine turn when I hit 5000 revs or more. Both my steamers have it and it just doesn't sound good.

[JayDub]

I actually love the sound our Steamers make. Especially when using the engine to brake and I get that deep rumble. The engine noises Im on about is that tick made on every engine turn when I hit 5000 revs or more. Both my steamers have it and it just doesn't sound good.

I noticed yesterday that mine does it Dan, (thanks!) no doubt in July I'll find out if others do - I think I know what to expect 
Mine has a 'clacking' sound from the right pipe too, bet yours hasn't 

[JayDub]

I actually love the sound our Steamers make. Especially when using the engine to brake and I get that deep rumble. The engine noises Im on about is that tick made on every engine turn when I hit 5000 revs or more. Both my steamers have it and it just doesn't sound good.

Have the valves been checked?

[Danwarb]

Have the valves been checked?

Hi Jay !!

Alleluia !! Some one else with a Steamer for the first time gets what I'm on about !! Thanks Jay.

Let's take this back to the Steamer bonus noises thread . . .