Hairy Posted February 7, 2019 Share All I think of is that when on the bicycle on wet roads, my back gets plastered with water and grit/grime ... how bad must it be for these bikes without a guard.Nice bike However is it just me that worries about the increased chance of being unseated and ones crotch then coming in to contact with a rear tyre and an injury that will make a kick in the nuts look like a Xmas party? See these Cafe's all the time. Just wonder about the sanity of the seating position and sans mudguard... i24 and BSG 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted February 7, 2019 Share Anyone know how much it cost for a replacement KTM Adventure key? When I got home from work, there was a damn stray cat in my house, and out of frustration, I threw my bike keys at him, and broke the small little piece in front of the key off. I hate that cat. Luckily I still have a spare key, and the factory key code card and key. I just dont want to do a long trip without a spare with me.What about getting some pratleys steel epoxy stuff and re-shaping the tip, or getting someone to weld a piece of steel to the end and grinding it back again? Far cheaper than a new key, and seeing as it's "just the tip" it shouldn't be too difficult Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allrounder Posted February 7, 2019 Share What about getting some pratleys steel epoxy stuff and re-shaping the tip, or getting someone to weld a piece of steel to the end and grinding it back again? Far cheaper than a new key, and seeing as it's "just the tip" it shouldn't be too difficultI have heard of some people getting in very big trouble with just the tip. Andymann, Steven Knoetze (sk27), Lexx and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fr33rider Posted February 7, 2019 Share All I think of is that when on the bicycle on wet roads, my back gets plastered with water and grit/grime ... how bad must it be for these bikes without a guard.Good luck to you if you ride through one of the many many overflowing sewerage drains on that thing barrykm, BSG and Hairy 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grebel Posted February 7, 2019 Share seeing as it's "just the tip" it shouldn't be too difficult That's what she said... Spokey, Lexx, Steven Knoetze (sk27) and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grebel Posted February 7, 2019 Share What about getting some pratleys steel epoxy stuff and re-shaping the tip, or getting someone to weld a piece of steel to the end and grinding it back again? Far cheaper than a new key, and seeing as it's "just the tip" it shouldn't be too difficult I think those keys are some kind of cast aluminium/pewter alloy. Welding anything to them is nigh on impossible. I wouldn't risk a quick fix just to have the new bit break off inside the ignition barrel.... @Lexx, have a look at your insurance policy schedule. There is usually a clause in there specific to key replacement. That should be covered. Hairy and Captain Fastbastard Mayhem 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted February 7, 2019 Share I think those keys are some kind of cast aluminium/pewter alloy. Welding anything to them is nigh on impossible. I wouldn't risk a quick fix just to have the new bit break off inside the ignition barrel.... @Lexx, have a look at your insurance policy schedule. There is usually a clause in there specific to key replacement. That should be covered.Ergh. Yeah, in that case it's not a good idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Posted February 7, 2019 Share I am assuming one should not specify that the keys broke when being thrown at the cat, just that the keys are broken I think those keys are some kind of cast aluminium/pewter alloy. Welding anything to them is nigh on impossible. I wouldn't risk a quick fix just to have the new bit break off inside the ignition barrel.... @Lexx, have a look at your insurance policy schedule. There is usually a clause in there specific to key replacement. That should be covered. Grebel and Wannabe 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the nerd Posted February 7, 2019 Share Anyone have some advice re a Honda XLV700 transalp? Looking at one now and im quite keen, the KLE is a bit too much project vs Commuter! BaGearA 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grebel Posted February 7, 2019 Share I am assuming one should not specify that the keys broke when being thrown at the cat, just that the keys are broken No of course not. I was referring to the keys that he lost... Hairy and BenReaper 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RocknRolla Posted February 7, 2019 Share Anyone have some advice re a Honda XLV700 transalp? Looking at one now and im quite keen, the KLE is a bit too much project vs Commuter! Great bikes. Punchy engine, Honda Reliability.Cant go wrong. the nerd 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BSG Posted February 7, 2019 Share I am assuming one should not specify that the keys broke when being thrown at the cat, just that the keys are broken Hopefully his broker isn't on Bikehub and that he didn't by accident read his post. [emoji1787] Lexx, Hairy and BenReaper 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allrounder Posted February 7, 2019 Share Anyone have some advice re a Honda XLV700 transalp? Looking at one now and im quite keen, the KLE is a bit too much project vs Commuter! heard that maintenance is extremely expensive on the transalp for some reason. Steven Knoetze (sk27) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexx Posted February 7, 2019 Share I think those keys are some kind of cast aluminium/pewter alloy. Welding anything to them is nigh on impossible. I wouldn't risk a quick fix just to have the new bit break off inside the ignition barrel.... @Lexx, have a look at your insurance policy schedule. There is usually a clause in there specific to key replacement. That should be covered.I never thought about asking my insurance company. I'm with Santam, will quickly give them a call. Thanks Grebel. Grebel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexx Posted February 7, 2019 Share Hopefully his broker isn't on Bikehub and that he didn't by accident read his post. [emoji1787]What's said on the hub, stays on the hub. Lol BenReaper, Hairy and BSG 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gnarly Posted February 7, 2019 Share I am assuming one should not specify that the keys broke when being thrown at the cat, just that the keys are broken Where Lexx lives that stray cat could have been a Lion, so key insurance is probably cheaper than life insurance. Hairy, BSG and Lexx 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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