Truman Gulch, MT

Wild_Alaskan · 09-09-2012, 08:28 PM

Views from the first ridge

Second Ridge

FastDoc · 09-10-2012, 11:29 AM

Beautiful pics! I love Montana!

Did Herr KTM overheat?

Wild_Alaskan · 09-10-2012, 02:33 PM

yep 3000 ft elevation change in first gear was a little too much for it. 8O

FastDoc · 09-10-2012, 02:41 PM

Was it OK? Did it just need a rest?

Wild_Alaskan · 09-10-2012, 10:05 PM

It was fine after a 15 min break. Though this isn't the first time this has happened, makes me want to switch to a two stroke :wink:

FastDoc · 09-11-2012, 11:36 AM

What about those fancy antifreezes? They are supposed to cool the bike quite a bit better?

Roger's KX used to boil over but with Starcool (or whatever I don't remember the brand) it has not happened since.

I also like 2 strokes for many reasons but when the going gets loose or slippery or steep (where I am most of the time...) I like that 4 stroke controlability and traction.

Wild_Alaskan · 09-11-2012, 01:22 PM

Im not 100% positive but I think the bike had engine ice in It when I bought it, and the coolant was definitely purple, I think I lost alot of it on that ride though so im going to try normal antifreeze when I fill it back up

Weldangrind · 09-11-2012, 03:00 PM

Nothing beats the latent heat of vapourization of water. I can't see how snake oil can pull the heat out any better. Water can absorb in the neighbourhood of 900 BTU's without changing temperature.

Wild_Alaskan · 09-18-2012, 07:30 PM

Turns out my new 380 two stroke can do it too, without even taking cool down breaks :wink:

FastDoc · 09-18-2012, 07:48 PM

I think 2 smokes tend to run cooler. I think the fuel mixture cools them as well.

FastDoc · 09-18-2012, 07:48 PM

I may go to Whitefish/Glacier this weekend.

Wild_Alaskan · 09-18-2012, 08:21 PM

If you ever end up in pipestone or bozeman let me know

FastDoc · 09-18-2012, 10:52 PM

It would be a pleasure. 8)

09-09-2012, 08:28 PM	#1
Wild_Alaskan Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Alaska Posts: 914	Truman Gulch, MT Views from the first ridge Second Ridge __________________ Dune buggy build http://chinariders.net/modules.php?n...wtopic&t=14470 400cc lifan build vid: http://youtu.be/20HoU8OK_Y0 other fun: http://tinyurl.com/wildalaskan
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09-10-2012, 11:29 AM	#2
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Beautiful pics! I love Montana! Did Herr KTM overheat? __________________ Happy to serve.
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09-10-2012, 02:33 PM	#3
Wild_Alaskan Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Alaska Posts: 914	yep 3000 ft elevation change in first gear was a little too much for it. 8O __________________ Dune buggy build http://chinariders.net/modules.php?n...wtopic&t=14470 400cc lifan build vid: http://youtu.be/20HoU8OK_Y0 other fun: http://tinyurl.com/wildalaskan
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09-10-2012, 02:41 PM	#4
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Was it OK? Did it just need a rest? __________________ Happy to serve.
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09-10-2012, 10:05 PM	#5
Wild_Alaskan Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Alaska Posts: 914	It was fine after a 15 min break. Though this isn't the first time this has happened, makes me want to switch to a two stroke :wink: __________________ Dune buggy build http://chinariders.net/modules.php?n...wtopic&t=14470 400cc lifan build vid: http://youtu.be/20HoU8OK_Y0 other fun: http://tinyurl.com/wildalaskan
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09-11-2012, 11:36 AM	#6
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	What about those fancy antifreezes? They are supposed to cool the bike quite a bit better? Roger's KX used to boil over but with Starcool (or whatever I don't remember the brand) it has not happened since. I also like 2 strokes for many reasons but when the going gets loose or slippery or steep (where I am most of the time...) I like that 4 stroke controlability and traction. __________________ Happy to serve.
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09-11-2012, 01:22 PM	#7
Wild_Alaskan Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Alaska Posts: 914	Im not 100% positive but I think the bike had engine ice in It when I bought it, and the coolant was definitely purple, I think I lost alot of it on that ride though so im going to try normal antifreeze when I fill it back up __________________ Dune buggy build http://chinariders.net/modules.php?n...wtopic&t=14470 400cc lifan build vid: http://youtu.be/20HoU8OK_Y0 other fun: http://tinyurl.com/wildalaskan
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09-11-2012, 03:00 PM	#8
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Nothing beats the latent heat of vapourization of water. I can't see how snake oil can pull the heat out any better. Water can absorb in the neighbourhood of 900 BTU's without changing temperature. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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09-18-2012, 07:30 PM	#9
Wild_Alaskan Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Alaska Posts: 914	Turns out my new 380 two stroke can do it too, without even taking cool down breaks :wink: __________________ Dune buggy build http://chinariders.net/modules.php?n...wtopic&t=14470 400cc lifan build vid: http://youtu.be/20HoU8OK_Y0 other fun: http://tinyurl.com/wildalaskan
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09-18-2012, 07:48 PM	#10
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	I think 2 smokes tend to run cooler. I think the fuel mixture cools them as well. __________________ Happy to serve.
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09-18-2012, 08:21 PM	#12
Wild_Alaskan Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Alaska Posts: 914	If you ever end up in pipestone or bozeman let me know __________________ Dune buggy build http://chinariders.net/modules.php?n...wtopic&t=14470 400cc lifan build vid: http://youtu.be/20HoU8OK_Y0 other fun: http://tinyurl.com/wildalaskan
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09-18-2012, 10:52 PM	#13
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	It would be a pleasure. 8) __________________ Happy to serve.
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