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Suspension & swingarm bearings

Posted 30th Nov 201916th Jan 2020 TonyLeave a commentPosted in Maintenance

Some people say that if you have €100 to spend on your bike, then spend €99 of it on suspension. I’m not sure I agree with the 99:1 ratio, but definitely 50:50 .. your suspension is the most important part of your bike IMO. Like […]

Suspension

Posted 12th Jan 20197th Jun 2020 TonyLeave a commentPosted in Maintenance

The 2016 500 EXC should be sprung as standard with 4.6 springs in the forks and a 7.2 on the shock. Having bough it used, it came with 5.0 springs in the front. These are far too heavy for me, and are being changed. I […]

Tyres and Tubes

Posted 12th Nov 20187th Jun 2020 TonyLeave a commentPosted in Maintenance

It seems everyone you talk to is running different tyres and pressures, and everyone has an opinion on what works best. What they really should be saying though, is what works best for them. A tyre that works well in dry sand might not do […]

Wheel Bearings

Posted 12th Jan 201817th Jun 2020 TonyLeave a commentPosted in Maintenance

Ever had a wheel bearing failure? You get that metal on metal knocking from the back wheel, and it kinda ruins your day, right.. Seeing as I’ve had a number of ruined days, these days I consider wheel bearings as a consumable, a service item, […]

Cleaning and Oiling your Air Filter

Posted 12th Apr 201616th Jan 2020 TonyLeave a commentPosted in Maintenance

Ok, you’ve probably heard it before, but keeping your Air Filter clean and oiled is massively important. It’s the one part, that neglected or used incorrectly, will have a huge impact on cylinder wear. We ride dirt bikes, in the dirt. There’s dust and mud and […]

Oil & Filter changes

Posted 12th Apr 201616th Jan 2020 TonyLeave a commentPosted in Maintenance

Changing your oil and filters regularly is important if you want to keep your bike in top condition. It’s a simple process that everyone should easily be able to do themselves, but there are a few things to note on any bike before you start. […]

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Angkor Wat, Cambodia. #cambodia #angkorwat #ang Angkor Wat, Cambodia. 

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Braving the wind for a straight down shot of the b Braving the wind for a straight down shot of the breaking waves at dawn

#fanore
#clare
#ireland 
#atlanticocean 
#wildatlanticway
#discoverireland
Touring around Connemara on the big EXC 💪 #kt Touring around Connemara on the big EXC 💪 

#ktm500exc
#readytorace
#wildatlanticway
#ireland
#giantloopmoto 
#gaerneboots 
#araihelmet 
#buffalosystems 
#michelinmotorcycle
#ktmpowerparts
Soft Tuesday in the Tower 😉 #airtrafficcontrol Soft Tuesday in the Tower 😉

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#ktm
Sunday trials training 😆 Two TXT280s and a Evo Sunday trials training 😆
Two TXT280s and a Evo 250 factory 💪

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#trialsbike
#gasgas
#betamotor
Exploring the Dingle peninsula in Co. Kerry 👌 p Exploring the Dingle peninsula in Co. Kerry 👌 pure magic

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#dingle
#ktm500exc
#giantloopmoto
#honda
#crf250rally
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Kerry 👌 #ireland #waw #wildatlanticway #kerry Kerry 👌

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#waw
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#kerry
#dingle
#eagle
#sleahead
Sometimes you need to follow the signs... 😜 #n Sometimes you need to follow the signs... 😜

#neverstoploving
#discoverireland
#galway
#wildatlanticway 
#wildcamping 
#nomad
#giantloopmoto 
#gaerneboots 
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#ktm
Fab day for a hike ☀️😜 Little bit of rock Fab day for a hike ☀️😜
 
Little bit of rock scrambling required in a couple of places, and there may have been a drop or two of rain at the top, but it was totally worth it!!!

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#coumshingaun 
#comeraghmountains 
#ireland
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