Silly question....

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Crispin

Joined Mar 2008

538 Posts | 4+

The Wirral, UK

Discussion Starter
• Jan 29, 2012

• #1

Hi folks, have a silly question. Am fitting OEM front number board instead of headlight unit for some racing later in the year.

Anyways, I can see the recess & hole in the board which presumably a bolt goes through to attach to the frame, but cannot see anywhere on the bike in that area that this could attach to.

Do I need a OEM bracket to fit the number board?

Many Thanks

Crispin

 

plumbbob

Joined Aug 2008

756 Posts | 156+

England, Southampton

• Jan 29, 2012

• #2

Crispin, you should have an M6 hole right in the middle of the top triple clamp just under the speedo.

Carl

 

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Crispin

Joined Mar 2008

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The Wirral, UK

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• Jan 29, 2012

• #3

Nice one Carl, will take a look as soon as I get home (perhaps I couldn't see for looking...) 8O

Ta La!

Crispin

 

plumbbob

Joined Aug 2008

756 Posts | 156+

England, Southampton

• Jan 29, 2012

• #4

Just hope it's there on the 04, i know my 08 has it there.

 

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RDP501

Joined Mar 2010

224 Posts | 0+

Walla Walla, WA

• Jan 29, 2012

• #5

The number plate can be mounted without removing the computer by using a different computer mount - KTM part #52314060000. I have one on my 0'5 550.

 

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Crispin

Joined Mar 2008

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The Wirral, UK

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• Jan 29, 2012

• #6

Thanks guys, yes indeed it looks as though you need that OEM part # to affix the number board to an 04

Here is a pic, the existing bracket? appears to be different and is a wide thin strip that runs across the head stock with a curved section at each end??;

Crispin

 

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Ghost

Joined Feb 2006

185 Posts | 7+

Stockholm Sweden

• Jan 30, 2012

• #7

That curved piece is the turn signal mounting bracket. Nothing you seem to have used for a while... :mrgreen:

I used a long M6 bolt and a piece of pipe (6mm (about 1/4") inner diameter) to get enough room between the number board and computer. Although it was on a -06 you should be able to do the same with a longer longer bolt or if necessary a longer rod threaded with M6 threads cut to suitable length.

Oh yeah almost forgot, it's a real m-f to mount all the loose pieces back together. You roughly need 5 hands to keep it simple. :bounce3: :lol:

regards

/Nick

 

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Crispin

Joined Mar 2008

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The Wirral, UK

Discussion Starter
• Jan 30, 2012

• #8

errrr.... turn signals??? what are they?

Thanks Nick for the info, I've ordered the OEM part #, so I'll see what's what when the bracket arrives & try to fit the m-f some how! :bounce3:

Cheers

Crispin

 

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Crispin

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• Feb 4, 2012

• #9

yea! bracket arrived! will post pic of fitted later :cheers:

 

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Badvoc

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West Sussex, England

• Feb 4, 2012

• #10

Crispin said:

yea! bracket arrived! will post pic of fitted later :cheers:

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whats the part number of the bracket you got?

 

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Crispin

Joined Mar 2008

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The Wirral, UK

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• Feb 4, 2012

• #11

KTM part #52314060000

Crispin

 

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Ghost

Joined Feb 2006

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Stockholm Sweden

• Feb 16, 2012

• #12

Crispin said:

yea! bracket arrived! will post pic of fitted later :cheers:

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Still no pics? Guess you ran out of hands then... :bounce3: :mrgreen:


/Nick

 

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Crispin

Joined Mar 2008

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The Wirral, UK

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• Feb 17, 2012

• #13

Ha ha :bounce3: OK OK I 4got sorry :mrgreen:

Here it is (though not a close up showing bracket I'm afraid). Bike is with local mechanic now getting a bit of pre-season TLC

Cheers

Crispin

 

plumbbob

Joined Aug 2008

756 Posts | 156+

England, Southampton

• Feb 17, 2012

• #14

Looks good Crispin.

Tyres warmers and a fan heater? You really are spoiling the Berg though!

 

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mk 4

Joined Apr 2011

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london

• Feb 17, 2012

• #15

hello mate are you doing all of the nora rounds ? rednal will be the best track !! the dirt section is the nuts . what gearing you going to run ? i ran 15/44 most last year its good for 2nd gear starts . if there anything your not sure of pm me on supermoto forum and il try and help out

 

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Crispin

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• Feb 18, 2012

• #16

plumbbob said:

Looks good Crispin.

Tyres warmers and a fan heater? You really are spoiling the Berg though!

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Ha Ha, :lol: The fan heater is spoiling me in that facking freezing garage....

Crispin

 

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Crispin

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• Feb 18, 2012

• #17

mk 4 said:

hello mate are you doing all of the nora rounds ? rednal will be the best track !! the dirt section is the nuts . what gearing you going to run ? i ran 15/44 most last year its good for 2nd gear starts . if there anything your not sure of pm me on supermoto forum and il try and help out

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Thanks very much matey, I am hoping to do as many Nora rounds as possible, likely I will miss Blyton though as that's TT race week in the IOM & I might be over there for that.

Think I've seen some on-board from Rednal (Oswestry?) from last year's Nora, looked F'n smart!

Gearing? I'm not sure what I've got at the mo, and the bike is with a local mechanic getting some work done, I'll let you know.

Thanks indeed for the offer of help with questions, I sure have a lot never having competed before & not knowing the whole set up side.

I may drop you a few questions from time-to-time, very kind offer, thanks! :cheers:

Crispin