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Petrol with Ethanol (E10 etc) and Steamers . .

Started by richierich75, May 01, 2015, 12:35:21 AM

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ynotbiker

#15
had the ktm 990 you will need lots of dosh for petrol also it used to cut out for no reason keep the steamer  :wheel.

Danwarb

Quote from: ynotbiker on June 18, 2015, 10:33:36 PM
had the ktm 990 you will need lots of dosh for petrol also it used to cut out for no reason keep the steamer  :wheel.

Surely the cutting out was just the Adventure you?

I'm surprised you rate a Steamer over an Advebture. I'm amazed.
Black 1995 Tiger 885
Every day is a school day.

nickjtc

Quote from: Danwarb on June 20, 2015, 01:45:16 AM
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_lol: :icon_wink: :icon_lol: :icon_wink:
"That which does not kill us reminds us to wear motorcycle specific clothing!"

Nick Calne

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

Ear plugs.

A lot cheaper than a  :wheel
Is it really an adventure bike if its wheels never see dirt?

threepot

#19
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:
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Sin_Tiger

Quote from: threepot on June 20, 2015, 12:22:55 PM
Yes,they sound like diesels on idle..just turning it up a little helps,.

Eureka  :icon_idea: don't stop  :wheel
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threepot

95 Super111
96 Tiger

Danwarb

Quote from: threepot on June 20, 2015, 12:22:55 PM
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.
Black 1995 Tiger 885
Every day is a school day.

JayDub

Quote from: Danwarb on June 22, 2015, 12:19:09 AM
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  :nod
Mine has a 'clacking' sound from the right pipe too, bet yours hasn't  :icon_razz:

JayDub

Quote from: Danwarb on June 22, 2015, 12:19:09 AM
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

Quote from: JayDub on June 22, 2015, 09:19:22 PM
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 . . .
Black 1995 Tiger 885
Every day is a school day.