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Title: DTM on a KTM Post by: DanTheMan on October 12, 2009, 03:11:50 PM Well its no Ducati but I'm sure Tigre will approve of the color.
As a replacement for the 749 I picked up a gently used KTM 690 SMC. I was looking for a bike that can handle dualsport, comfy riding, easy to ride bike and the Supermoto was it. Let me tell you this bike absolutely RIPS!!! Rated at 62hp 47FP 305lbs (no fuel) this bike is easy to ride and will do anything you want. The Akarpovic pipe sounds so sweet and it doesn't look like ill be making any friends in the neighborhood. For the first time in 5 years i actually wanted to ride Calaveras and Mt Hamilton roads, this bike just flattens them. So easy to ride on the goat trails and what bumps? It'll role over anything and keep on moving. On the highway its squirrely at best, and with no wind protection your hanging on the bars to keep from getting blown off the back. The new 690 motor feels a lot better than the old generation 640 paint shaker that Spidy/Jammen owned. It seems happiest when ridden like a dirtbike, have yet to mess with the suspension, but feels ok as is. If any one is up for some goat trail riding, i'm game. (http://lh6.ggpht.com/_ljMYQit59QQ/StO-9gwICuI/AAAAAAAAEqc/GRH2rhAv_74/s640/IMG_6037-1.JPG) (http://lh6.ggpht.com/_ljMYQit59QQ/StO-7tDYvRI/AAAAAAAAEqY/I5lmsN1JUVA/s512/IMG_6046-1.JPG) (https://lh5.ggpht.com/_ljMYQit59QQ/StO_ANCNHJI/AAAAAAAAEqg/ITz4TmNrsFM/s512/IMG_6042-2.JPG) Any takers? (http://lh6.ggpht.com/_ljMYQit59QQ/StO-5UsBI0I/AAAAAAAAEqU/t35XtH5OS54/s640/IMG_6053-1.JPG) Title: Re: DTM on a KTM Post by: Michael Moore on October 12, 2009, 03:20:16 PM I'm sure DATV will take you up on it. He's always wanting to go on the most gnarly-ass, beat-up, testicle-torturing roads possible on his Husky. :o
Title: Re: DTM on a KTM Post by: DanTheMan on October 12, 2009, 03:23:21 PM I'm sure DATV will take you up on it. He's always wanting to go on the most gnarly-ass, beat-up, testicle-torturing roads possible on his Husky. :o [laugh] I'm sure he will, but we can leave that last part out. Title: Re: DTM on a KTM Post by: sroberts152 on October 12, 2009, 03:24:49 PM For some reason that spot looks really familiar. I can't place it.
(http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj71/sroberts152/MtHamilton2.jpg) :D Nice looking bike. Title: Re: DTM on a KTM Post by: desmoquattro on October 12, 2009, 03:37:57 PM Hey...looks like DTM's gonna be on Cops! Dan, hope you're saving up that bail money ;D
Title: Re: DTM on a KTM Post by: mostrobelle on October 12, 2009, 04:48:34 PM I'm sure DATV will take you up on it. He's always wanting to go on the most gnarly-ass, beat-up, testicle-torturing roads possible on his Husky. :o While I have more balls than half of you losers, I don't have any testicles to torture. ;D I like goat trails. But I like 'em sorta paved. And not too much gravel. Title: Re: DTM on a KTM Post by: tigre on October 12, 2009, 05:07:41 PM [thumbsup]
[moto] Title: Re: DTM on a KTM Post by: jimboecv on October 12, 2009, 05:18:44 PM brap!
'bout make the beast with two backs'n time! Title: Re: DTM on a KTM Post by: Spidey on October 12, 2009, 05:20:15 PM I was surprised how stiff the rear suspension felt when I sat on it. All the other tards I've been on sank down a lot under my immense weight.
You ever gonna get another Duc, DTM? Title: Re: DTM on a KTM Post by: Desmostro on October 12, 2009, 07:14:44 PM w000! [thumbsup]
Title: Re: DTM on a KTM Post by: DanTheMan on October 12, 2009, 07:33:40 PM Hey...looks like DTM's gonna be on Cops! Dan, hope you're saving up that bail money ;D It makes you want to do stupid things cause its sooo easy. brap! 'bout make the beast with two backs'n time! Just waiting for the a deal, but i need to check with you about a water pump seal, apparently the bike is suppose to weep a little bit of coolant to let you know its starting to go? Know anything bout that? I was surprised how stiff the rear suspension felt when I sat on it. All the other tards I've been on sank down a lot under my immense weight. You ever gonna get another Duc, DTM? haven't got it to use the full range of motion, so i got to check the sag number n stuff one of these days, but it feels good so far. Maybe, eventually, i like the hypers, but got a tard already so :-\ Or an absolute rat 620 would be a fun intown bike. Vindingos bike would have been a good candidate, or a bobber style ala Stu Title: Re: DTM on a KTM Post by: rafa on October 12, 2009, 07:39:19 PM Good choice Dan.[thumbsup] I want one!
Title: Re: DTM on a KTM Post by: sidm on October 12, 2009, 09:18:00 PM Congrats! The bike looks and sounds money.
Title: Re: DTM on a KTM Post by: rinkratrob on October 12, 2009, 09:52:33 PM Well its no Ducati but I'm sure Tigre will approve of the color. As a replacement for the 749 I picked up a gently used KTM 690 SMC. I was looking for a bike that can handle dualsport, comfy riding, easy to ride bike and the Supermoto was it. Let me tell you this bike absolutely RIPS!!! Rated at 62hp 47FP 305lbs (no fuel) this bike is easy to ride and will do anything you want. The Akarpovic pipe sounds so sweet and it doesn't look like ill be making any friends in the neighborhood. For the first time in 5 years i actually wanted to ride Calaveras and Mt Hamilton roads, this bike just flattens them. So easy to ride on the goat trails and what bumps? It'll role over anything and keep on moving. On the highway its squirrely at best, and with no wind protection your hanging on the bars to keep from getting blown off the back. The new 690 motor feels a lot better than the old generation 640 paint shaker that Spidy/Jammen owned. It seems happiest when ridden like a dirtbike, have yet to mess with the suspension, but feels ok as is. Time for me to find one soon....damn thats better than the text photo!!!!!!!!! [thumbsup] If any one is up for some goat trail riding, i'm game. (http://lh6.ggpht.com/_ljMYQit59QQ/StO-9gwICuI/AAAAAAAAEqc/GRH2rhAv_74/s640/IMG_6037-1.JPG) (http://lh6.ggpht.com/_ljMYQit59QQ/StO-7tDYvRI/AAAAAAAAEqY/I5lmsN1JUVA/s512/IMG_6046-1.JPG) (https://lh5.ggpht.com/_ljMYQit59QQ/StO_ANCNHJI/AAAAAAAAEqg/ITz4TmNrsFM/s512/IMG_6042-2.JPG) Any takers? (http://lh6.ggpht.com/_ljMYQit59QQ/StO-5UsBI0I/AAAAAAAAEqU/t35XtH5OS54/s640/IMG_6053-1.JPG) Title: Re: DTM on a KTM Post by: somegirl on October 13, 2009, 04:36:59 AM While I have more balls than half of you losers, I don't have any testicles to torture. ;D I like goat trails. But I like 'em sorta paved. And not too much gravel. I'm also up for paved goat trails (e.g. Alpine), the dirt ones I'll save for the pedal-powered bike. Title: Re: DTM on a KTM Post by: jimboecv on October 13, 2009, 05:08:45 AM http://www.rvaqualine.com.au/sitefiles/Product/File24_1.JPG (http://www.rvaqualine.com.au/sitefiles/Product/File24_1.JPG)
Title: Re: DTM on a KTM Post by: DanTheMan on October 13, 2009, 06:54:19 AM Will that fit the SMC?
Title: Re: DTM on a KTM Post by: jimboecv on October 13, 2009, 10:18:36 AM Should. (Looks to left examining 690 SMC) the diffrent parts would be suspension and wheels type stuff.
Title: Re: DTM on a KTM Post by: rafa on October 14, 2009, 05:04:47 AM Alpine rd.King rd,Tunitas creek rd,?
If any one is up for some goat trail riding, i'm game. (http://lh6.ggpht.com/_ljMYQit59QQ/StO-9gwICuI/AAAAAAAAEqc/GRH2rhAv_74/s640/IMG_6037-1.JPG) (http://lh6.ggpht.com/_ljMYQit59QQ/StO-7tDYvRI/AAAAAAAAEqY/I5lmsN1JUVA/s512/IMG_6046-1.JPG) (https://lh5.ggpht.com/_ljMYQit59QQ/StO_ANCNHJI/AAAAAAAAEqg/ITz4TmNrsFM/s512/IMG_6042-2.JPG) Any takers? (http://lh6.ggpht.com/_ljMYQit59QQ/StO-5UsBI0I/AAAAAAAAEqU/t35XtH5OS54/s640/IMG_6053-1.JPG) [/quote] |