r1200gsa
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Hi everyone,
Considering selling my 07 KTM 950 Super Enduro R, and would like to gauge interest. I don’t feel the need to sell the bike, but my job has recently changed, and I will be travelling more this summer than I expected - leaving less weekend time to wrench. I’m going to be as brutally honest about it as I can be, as again, I don’t need to actually sell it.
Full Disclosure
Bought the bike about a year ago as a project, and have been working on it as time permits. When I purchased it, I knew that the PO was not someone I would want to work on my personal bikes. The chain was so misadjusted that you couldn’t physically full-fist budge it. Plastics were scorched brown and black from the exhaust (known issue with stock exhaust). Somewhat difficult to cold-start, idled erratically, and always died once per day in the middle of a ride due to fuel starvation issue. Skid was installed with mismatched bolts on opposing corners, with the front mount tab snapped (another known SE issue). Had literally 18lbs of weights on each wheel, which I think the previous owner was using them to keep the wheels on the ground. It was actually pretty hilarious.
Regardless, the platform was solid, it had less than 30,000 km on it, and I knew I could resolve the issues.
Assume that the bike has stock components if not specified below, with the exception of hand guards, which I believe are Barkbuster VPS. Has not been dumped since the majority of work has been done. Assume no damage or wear to any part that I have replaced, other than items like brake pads. Assume maybe 200km on the new tires. Assume I’ve put about 1000 mixed km on it since I got it. Might actually still be below 30k on the dial.
Done:
· Carbs cleaned by MRM because I’m lazy and I didn’t know the bikes history. Have paperwork for this somewhere.
· Fuel pump replaced. OEM pumps are known to fail about 30,000km. While some riders prefer an aftermarket pump, I replaced with a new OEM, as I wanted to bring it closer to stock to resolve fueling concern. Have receipt for this somewhere. Erratic idle, cold-start, and fuel starvation issues resolved.
· Replaced stock boat anchors with a set of Wings. Spark arrested with DB killer installed. Have inserts without DB killers if you want, but I can’t imagine why.
· Did SAS removal/canisterectomy.
· Rear fender replaced and decaled now that heat issue from stock exhaust resolved.
· Replaced tank shrouds and decals.
· MT21 tires installed.
· Replaced rear brake master cylinder due to ignorance on my part, and an error by a local service shop. Still have original, and it’s fine.
· Replaced rear rotor with OEM. Replaced rear pads with EBC.
· Replaced seat with Saddlemen “channeled” one. Have OEM seat, as I was eventually going to send pan off to Renazco.
· Ricochet skid plate purchased (new) but not installed. Was going to do it in spring with next oil change. I believe that the Ricochet skid is a frame mount up front, rather than a radiator mount (prone to failure/mount break, which the current skid has done).
· Other obvious stuff done, like cleaning, oil/filter, etc.
Needs/Should do’s:
· I would personally consider installing a sidestand relocation bracket, but that’s up to you. It’s still in the stock mount position.
· Planned to replace steering head bearings. Have not put it up on a stand to check them for play, but likely should be done, as PO probably never did them.
· Rear Caliper should get new pistons. When I was diagnosing brake harshness with the local shop mentioned above, they suggested a rebuild kit and master cylinder was needed – so that’s what I ordered. I believe I have piston rebuild seals in a box, but when I went to replace seals myself, I noticed that the pistons are chipped. Highly likely that pistons need to be ordered, but the brake is serviceable as-is.
· Needs new rear brake switch cable, because when I was messing with the rear brake, I guess I hulk-smashed the cable too hard, and broke the wire. Rear brake light will not activate via pedal. Cable has to be like $30, but I haven’t bothered to look.
· Clutch jerks a bit on cold start takeoff. Feels fine once warmed up, and does not slip for me. Regardless, worth keeping an eye on. Was considering going with a Rekluse when it came time to change plates.
· Tank air vent nipple (near stem) broken off. Before riding the King of Bikes to victory in this year’s Odessa 100, I’d put a little filter over where stem was to keep debris out. Note that the Super Enduro always leads, so dust from other riders is a non-issue.
· Clutch lever tip broken off, but I prefer short levers, so haven’t bothered to replace it.
· Headlight mask is mounted solidly, but lower support bracket is zap-strapped instead of using a small bolt because I broke it pushing a gate open with the front of the bike. Yup.
It’s difficult to put a price on a bike like a SE, but I’m guessing it’s easily worth at least 7500 Canadian loonies. If it’s only worth $6000 and the stereo out of your Civic that “has a graphical equalizer”, I’ll keep it out of spite. J Will post a super blurry cell phone picture of a bike that may, or may not be, mine once I figure out where to host it!
Please let me know if you feel I am looking for too little or too much for the bike. It will help determine if I sell it or not.
Edit - Hopefully picture pasted below works. Here's how it looked before the fire. I'm kidding. This is mine, but imagine the Saddlemen seat is on it instead of the stock. I told you it was blurry. Will do more updates to post later.
Thanks all
Chris
Considering selling my 07 KTM 950 Super Enduro R, and would like to gauge interest. I don’t feel the need to sell the bike, but my job has recently changed, and I will be travelling more this summer than I expected - leaving less weekend time to wrench. I’m going to be as brutally honest about it as I can be, as again, I don’t need to actually sell it.
Full Disclosure
Bought the bike about a year ago as a project, and have been working on it as time permits. When I purchased it, I knew that the PO was not someone I would want to work on my personal bikes. The chain was so misadjusted that you couldn’t physically full-fist budge it. Plastics were scorched brown and black from the exhaust (known issue with stock exhaust). Somewhat difficult to cold-start, idled erratically, and always died once per day in the middle of a ride due to fuel starvation issue. Skid was installed with mismatched bolts on opposing corners, with the front mount tab snapped (another known SE issue). Had literally 18lbs of weights on each wheel, which I think the previous owner was using them to keep the wheels on the ground. It was actually pretty hilarious.
Regardless, the platform was solid, it had less than 30,000 km on it, and I knew I could resolve the issues.
Assume that the bike has stock components if not specified below, with the exception of hand guards, which I believe are Barkbuster VPS. Has not been dumped since the majority of work has been done. Assume no damage or wear to any part that I have replaced, other than items like brake pads. Assume maybe 200km on the new tires. Assume I’ve put about 1000 mixed km on it since I got it. Might actually still be below 30k on the dial.
Done:
· Carbs cleaned by MRM because I’m lazy and I didn’t know the bikes history. Have paperwork for this somewhere.
· Fuel pump replaced. OEM pumps are known to fail about 30,000km. While some riders prefer an aftermarket pump, I replaced with a new OEM, as I wanted to bring it closer to stock to resolve fueling concern. Have receipt for this somewhere. Erratic idle, cold-start, and fuel starvation issues resolved.
· Replaced stock boat anchors with a set of Wings. Spark arrested with DB killer installed. Have inserts without DB killers if you want, but I can’t imagine why.
· Did SAS removal/canisterectomy.
· Rear fender replaced and decaled now that heat issue from stock exhaust resolved.
· Replaced tank shrouds and decals.
· MT21 tires installed.
· Replaced rear brake master cylinder due to ignorance on my part, and an error by a local service shop. Still have original, and it’s fine.
· Replaced rear rotor with OEM. Replaced rear pads with EBC.
· Replaced seat with Saddlemen “channeled” one. Have OEM seat, as I was eventually going to send pan off to Renazco.
· Ricochet skid plate purchased (new) but not installed. Was going to do it in spring with next oil change. I believe that the Ricochet skid is a frame mount up front, rather than a radiator mount (prone to failure/mount break, which the current skid has done).
· Other obvious stuff done, like cleaning, oil/filter, etc.
Needs/Should do’s:
· I would personally consider installing a sidestand relocation bracket, but that’s up to you. It’s still in the stock mount position.
· Planned to replace steering head bearings. Have not put it up on a stand to check them for play, but likely should be done, as PO probably never did them.
· Rear Caliper should get new pistons. When I was diagnosing brake harshness with the local shop mentioned above, they suggested a rebuild kit and master cylinder was needed – so that’s what I ordered. I believe I have piston rebuild seals in a box, but when I went to replace seals myself, I noticed that the pistons are chipped. Highly likely that pistons need to be ordered, but the brake is serviceable as-is.
· Needs new rear brake switch cable, because when I was messing with the rear brake, I guess I hulk-smashed the cable too hard, and broke the wire. Rear brake light will not activate via pedal. Cable has to be like $30, but I haven’t bothered to look.
· Clutch jerks a bit on cold start takeoff. Feels fine once warmed up, and does not slip for me. Regardless, worth keeping an eye on. Was considering going with a Rekluse when it came time to change plates.
· Tank air vent nipple (near stem) broken off. Before riding the King of Bikes to victory in this year’s Odessa 100, I’d put a little filter over where stem was to keep debris out. Note that the Super Enduro always leads, so dust from other riders is a non-issue.
· Clutch lever tip broken off, but I prefer short levers, so haven’t bothered to replace it.
· Headlight mask is mounted solidly, but lower support bracket is zap-strapped instead of using a small bolt because I broke it pushing a gate open with the front of the bike. Yup.
It’s difficult to put a price on a bike like a SE, but I’m guessing it’s easily worth at least 7500 Canadian loonies. If it’s only worth $6000 and the stereo out of your Civic that “has a graphical equalizer”, I’ll keep it out of spite. J Will post a super blurry cell phone picture of a bike that may, or may not be, mine once I figure out where to host it!
Please let me know if you feel I am looking for too little or too much for the bike. It will help determine if I sell it or not.
Edit - Hopefully picture pasted below works. Here's how it looked before the fire. I'm kidding. This is mine, but imagine the Saddlemen seat is on it instead of the stock. I told you it was blurry. Will do more updates to post later.
Thanks all
Chris
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, I'll toss the battery into it, do an oil change, etc.