KTM in my future?

[rushes]

Mid-Life KTM crisis in full mode! Let me see.. Sell the ATK, DL650, Cagiva, maybe even FJR? :assassin:

Dibs on the ATK.

THAT was fast!

Ya snooze, ya lose...

 

[CAJW]

Backup on the ATK. I have an original pair of Hallman Motocross boots (1980's vintage, that I still use) that would go nicely with that bike!

 

[madmike2]

At least he's only asking opinions........

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and not for donations. :clapping:

 

[escapefjrtist]

And while you're out shopping, don't forget that Motoport now has kevlar mesh in katoom orange. Just trying to help...

Best reason yet! Carver sure does have a lot of helpful friends here doesn't he... :lol:

Buy it Don!

--G

 

[yamafitter]

Do NOT drink of the orange kool-aid. I already see enough Katooms around here that my nightmares are colored in orange. If you go out and get one of those Austrian contraptions you'll just want to get all racy and hurt yourself.

Now that you are advancing on in years I understand the delusion that you had world motocross speed as a youngin but at this stage of the game you should be thinking about one of those nice and slow Chinese electric bikes.

 

[dcarver]

Do NOT drink of the orange kool-aid. I already see enough Katooms around here that my nightmares are colored in orange. If you go out and get one of those Austrian contraptions you'll just want to get all racy and hurt yourself.

Now that you are advancing on in years I understand the delusion that you had world motocross speed as a youngin but at this stage of the game you should be thinking about one of those nice and slow Chinese electric bikes.

Dang doode, that hurt! I'm pretty sure the 690 can make the first double jump on my track... Chicks dig scars, right? :yahoo:
I have no clue about that bike - other than Luke at advrider.com had all sorts of probs with his.. but I still want it.. Well, OK, truthfully, this will be for MsDcarver.. really :huh: :lol:

 

[HIGHLANDER]

How you going to ride to Alaska on that pumpkin looking thing ? It's a thumper with a 3 gallon tank ?

 

[dcarver]

How you going to ride to Alaska on that pumpkin looking thing ? It's a thumper with a 3 gallon tank ?

Sure, fitting an Aux Tank will be a challenge but anything is possible? A local rider around here has a 90k Suzuki 350 that he's done SS1k's on and has been to AK and NY! :huh:
EDIT - with rally tank

 

[MCML]

Got the gasoline thing covered.

You just have to turn yer head to the side .......

 

[03HiYoSilver]

Here are some Extra Fuel storage ideas:

https://www.rotopax.com

https://www.flickr.com/photos/rotopax/

 

[dcarver]

Here are some Extra Fuel storage ideas:

https://www.rotopax.com

https://www.flickr.com/photos/rotopax/

Tx 03HiYoSilver - those look like the cats meow..

 

[dcarver]

El Tankus Grandius.

 

[03HiYoSilver]

Don,

Does this mean you got it?

 

[dcarver]

Radiator guard.

 

[dcarver]

With Zumo550.

 

[dcarver]

With windscreen.

 

[dcarver]

Don,

Does this mean you got it?

No, just getting a chubby thinking about it..

I've been toying with reducing the herd and associated registration/parts/tire cost.

My bud has 950,it's too tall, too big. Like the Super Tenere and big BMW twin, they are all to piggy.

I'm not sure what the diff is between the E and R KTM bikes.. off to research land.

 

[03HiYoSilver]

Here's a link to a comparo:

https://www.dirtbikeworld.net/forum/showthread.php?t=47963

It is hard figuring out the KTM alphabet soup.

 

[dcarver]

You my friend, are what is called an 'enabler'! :yahoo:

25mm more suspension on the R and no windscreen?

 

[03HiYoSilver]

...and if you need some accessories:

https://www.ktmtwins.com/ktm-690-parts?limit=all