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28 Jun 2004
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fuel valve
I´ve seen my friend break the gas valve from under his gas tank in a very minor fall. This happened on a 640 adventure. Any ideas on how to relocate/protect this valve???
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3 Jul 2004
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Thanks Kudi,
I think I might try fabricating one of these protectors on my own, do you have any pictures looking up under the tank?
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Diego
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3 Jul 2004
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Hi,
both the tank valve and gear lever are vulnerable
fwit i'd suggest the sommer's plate - or getting a similar one fabricated. it is expensive but has a dual purpose - protection and tool/water storage.
where do you keep your tools?
i drop my bike quite often (once a week/month just getting on/off) and i've never had aproblem with petrol tap or gear levers (touch wood).
Back in london (after 8 months in Africa) i took it off and dropped it outside my flat after id taken the bash plate off - result was unusuable gear lever! (luckily, i'd zip tied a spare to my racks)
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[This message has been edited by Jerome (edited 03 July 2004).]
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Hey Jerome, Are you carrying a bike on the back?!
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Jerome,
Where do you find a ¨sommers¨ plate, do they have a site on the web?
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Diego
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10 Jul 2004
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1 bike on a bike
i tried - the weight or width were too dangerous. the only place is parallel to the bike instead of one pannier, which i didnt want to do. - see my web site for details
2 sommers are the biggest ktm dealer in europe. any part not in stock they get from the factory the next if not the same day.
they are very efficient - parts ordered fron Peru on thursday were in Lima on monday 4 days later. i use them instead of uk dealers.
use google to translate thier site:
http://www.ktm-sommer.de/Seiten_04/F_zub_adv640_04.html
as Kudi said above its 590 euros but how much is getting stranded worth?
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