Hairy Posted February 7, 2019 Posted February 7, 2019 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... BSG and i24 2
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted February 7, 2019 Posted February 7, 2019 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
Allrounder Posted February 7, 2019 Posted February 7, 2019 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. Lexx, Andymann, Steven Knoetze (sk27) and 3 others 6
Fr33rider Posted February 7, 2019 Posted February 7, 2019 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 Hairy, barrykm and BSG 3
Grebel Posted February 7, 2019 Posted February 7, 2019 seeing as it's "just the tip" it shouldn't be too difficult That's what she said... Spokey, barrykm, Lexx and 2 others 5
Grebel Posted February 7, 2019 Posted February 7, 2019 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. Captain Fastbastard Mayhem and Hairy 2
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted February 7, 2019 Posted February 7, 2019 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.
Hairy Posted February 7, 2019 Posted February 7, 2019 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. Wannabe and Grebel 2
the nerd Posted February 7, 2019 Posted February 7, 2019 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
Grebel Posted February 7, 2019 Posted February 7, 2019 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... BenReaper and Hairy 2
RocknRolla Posted February 7, 2019 Posted February 7, 2019 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
BSG Posted February 7, 2019 Posted February 7, 2019 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] BenReaper, Hairy and Lexx 3
Allrounder Posted February 7, 2019 Posted February 7, 2019 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
Lexx Posted February 7, 2019 Posted February 7, 2019 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
Lexx Posted February 7, 2019 Posted February 7, 2019 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 Hairy, BSG and BenReaper 3
Gnarly Posted February 7, 2019 Posted February 7, 2019 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. BSG, Hairy and Lexx 3
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