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Pretty much rode straight to the dirt. Notice the ODO mileage...
Went on a fairly rough trail considering the tires... 90/10 Avon Trailriders. Little bit of rock hopping and sand, pretty steep:
Handled extremely well in the dirt, and was so nice to be able to easily reach the ground. Being a shorty I'm used to not being able to reach, but this is awesome.
Suspension is firm but not jarring. Engine has a surprising amount of punch, but I'm following KTM break-in procedure - under 6500 rpm for first 600 miles.
Quick shifter is neat. Forgot to turn off ABS and tried to ride down a Sandy trail, almost crashed, haha.
All these gizmos on a bike are foreign to me, but it's fun, and works really well.
Pretty much giving up four wheel track days at this point. Started going to the track with the motorcycle last fall and the convenience factor is through the roof. I'm slow but I have zero cares and having more fun at the track than I ever have. I did a new rider school last fall which was really helpful getting situated on two wheels.
Earlier this year I attended an Aprilia NA sponsored track day. Got to ride my bike and any of their new Aprilias for two sessions out of the day. I rode the Tuono Factory and Tuono RR, can confirm I'd own one and they are insanely easy to ride.
Handled extremely well in the dirt, and was so nice to be able to easily reach the ground. Being a shorty I'm used to not being able to reach, but this is awesome.
Suspension is firm but not jarring. Engine has a surprising amount of punch, but I'm following KTM break-in procedure - under 6500 rpm for first 600 miles.
Quick shifter is neat. Forgot to turn off ABS and tried to ride down a Sandy trail, almost crashed, haha.
All these gizmos on a bike are foreign to me, but it's fun, and works really well.
KTM is on fire right now with their bikes, great choice!
Pretty much giving up four wheel track days at this point. Started going to the track with the motorcycle last fall and the convenience factor is through the roof.
Going the opposite direction is what got me into Miatas... LOL
No question tracking a bike is an order of magnitude more convenient than a car. Haul it in the back of a truck, gear goes in one big duffle, low consumable costs, and most 'sporting' bikes are track-ready (and faster than most riders) off the showroom floor.
I did fall down a few times... it's gonna happen if you push yourself. I never got seriously hurt, or even broke a bone on the track, but once I hit 40, it started to hurt more, and take longer to get back to 100%. I eventually decided some sheet metal and a roll cage wasn't a bad idea.
I do miss it. It's like driving a car on track, turned up to 11...
Going the opposite direction is what got me into Miatas... LOL
No question tracking a bike is an order of magnitude more convenient than a car. Haul it in the back of a truck, gear goes in one big duffle, low consumable costs, and most 'sporting' bikes are track-ready (and faster than most riders) off the showroom floor.
I did fall down a few times... it's gonna happen if you push yourself. I never got seriously hurt, or even broke a bone on the track, but once I hit 40, it started to hurt more, and take longer to get back to 100%. I eventually decided some sheet metal and a roll cage wasn't a bad idea.
I do miss it. It's like driving a car on track, turned up to 11...
Ya, that is part of the reason I want to do them now while I have age on my side. I am also planning on picking up a cheap mini-moto like a TTR125 LE or another DRZ just for kart tracks. I don't want to wad up my Triumph if I don't have to. Airbag vest / suit is on the short list for those reasons too.
^That looks like such a blast. Definitely want to do a track day at some point. Might even do one on the 790, haha.
Moar pics. Rode most of the day Saturday and Sunday, did about 450 miles between the two days, including probably 100 ish miles of dirt. Southern Utah is so beautiful.
I ******* love this bike. Also, Offroad mode is a hoot. The traction control makes plug and play powerslides sooooo easy. Lets the tire slip enough for hooliganism, but not so much that it gets away from you. Doing it all yourself is fun, but it's nice to have the safety net.
Unfortunately we didn't stop for the most spectacular view even though we rode by the spot twice - was too hot and needed to get home. But what an awesome place to ride.
If any of you want to meet up and go for a ride in southern utah, let's plan it. So great.
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Originally Posted by Lincoln Logs
Pretty much giving up four wheel track days at this point. Started going to the track with the motorcycle last fall and the convenience factor is through the roof. I'm slow but I have zero cares and having more fun at the track than I ever have. I did a new rider school last fall which was really helpful getting situated on two wheels.
Earlier this year I attended an Aprilia NA sponsored track day. Got to ride my bike and any of their new Aprilias for two sessions out of the day. I rode the Tuono Factory and Tuono RR, can confirm I'd own one and they are insanely easy to ride.
Woah, you switched teams? I must have missed this.
Woah, you switched teams? I must have missed this.
Ya I don't think I posted when I got the Triumph, picked it up new in 2017. Best decision ever. The bike is stupid capable from the street to the track.
Ya I don't think I posted when I got the Triumph, picked it up new in 2017. Best decision ever. The bike is stupid capable from the street to the track.
The triple is one of the best sounding engines of any bike. A bit prone to blowing up but if you're not racing it will be fine.
I had one of the Latus pro sportbike class 675s from 2011, it always sounded so angry. Peak power was a flat from 10-13.6k and anything under easily eclipsed a comparable 600.
I went the opposite way as well, bike racing was too expensive so I started doing offroad races through the woods. $1500 tire bill a weekend vs $200 that will last you half the year. The Miata is just a fun toy to mess around with, you can't fall off of one so really it's more like a video game in terms of what you can get away with.
Moar pics. Rode most of the day Saturday and Sunday, did about 450 miles between the two days, including probably 100 ish miles of dirt. Southern Utah is so beautiful.
That looks like a good time. There is definitely a lot of beautiful country up there, but you're right, just too damn hot this time of year for a full day. Early morning and evenings are nice, though!
Ya know, it wasn't horrible. Both days we ended up getting out around 10 AM. First day we finished the ride at 5, second day was a bit after 3. Within the first 30-45 minutes we were at high enough elevation that the temp was low 90's or lower, and most of the time was spent between 70-85*. In good vented gear and no traffic, it was great.
The triple is one of the best sounding engines of any bike. A bit prone to blowing up but if you're not racing it will be fine.
I had one of the Latus pro sportbike class 675s from 2011, it always sounded so angry. Peak power was a flat from 10-13.6k and anything under easily eclipsed a comparable 600.
I went the opposite way as well, bike racing was too expensive so I started doing offroad races through the woods. $1500 tire bill a weekend vs $200 that will last you half the year. The Miata is just a fun toy to mess around with, you can't fall off of one so really it's more like a video game in terms of what you can get away with.
I've always been a triple fan, the new RS was pretty much my dream bike. It ticked every box I could think of. No racing for me, just track days and schools as much as I can afford them. I have zero desire for wheel to wheel action. I just like enjoying myself out there. If I want to get competitive I have my choice of four wheeled toys built for a class.
Originally Posted by z31maniac
Enjoy, but be careful. I still have a bit of limp from my R6 and trackdays, that was 12 years ago.
Came off the bike around 65-70. Post-concussion syndrome is horrible.
Yup, absolutely. This is largely why I want to get a mini-moto for practice, still could get messed up but lower speeds for lower risk hopefully.
Supermoto and small bike- kart track stuff was really just getting going when I was winding down with MC track stuff. I would love to have done some of that... great skills builder! ( and less 100mph corner entries! )
Anyone interested in a long ride over Labor Day weekend? Will be leaving from Hurricane, Utah on Thursday 8/29 and arriving back in hurricane Monday 9/2.
2013 KTM 690 Enduro R
5600 miles. Perfect running condition, no issues. Never crashed
$6000 bike and service spares only
$7400 with optional extra items
More pics: https://photos.app.goo.gl/nL3ycTDoBnMiVTnd7
Included extras
Ultra light LiFePo4 battery
Moto Minded LED headlights
Wings Ti exhaust can with DB killer insert. Very quiet.
KTM Rally pegs, adjustable
Evo 1 high flow inlet kit. Not installed. Too loud for me but included with bike.
Bar end vibration dampers
35mm bar risers
Extended throttle cables (to work with risers)
Fold away rear brake lever
Carbonadi kevlar-carbon case covers
Adventure Spec aluminum skid plate
RAM mount for Garmin Nav device or smartphone
Customizations
Retuned for:
-stable idle, no OEM flameouts
- smooth low RPM response, no jumpy-jerky low RPM
-Fuel curve adjusted for steady 13.0:1 under full load. Too lean with Wings exhaust on OEM tune.
- Will go 300 miles on easy throttle
Quick release connectors for fuel tanks
Fuel filter deleted from tank. Moved to frame rails for easy field service
Wiring harness adjustments to eliminate chafing of OEM routing
Micro USB charging cord
Trickle charge cable
RAM mount for Garmin Monterra is powered. Turns device on anytime bike is running.
10nm rear spring to handle weight of extra fuel and full Coyote bag
Spares included with bike
5+ fuel filters
5+ oil filters
4x iridium plugs
3qts 10w60 Motul
front tube
rear tube
All OEM parts and fasteners
OEM 8nm rear spring
Optional extra cost items
Complete spare wheelset with new Pirelli MT21's and rotors
New rear Heidenau K60
New rear Pirelli MT21
Garmin Monterra
Giant Loop bags
-Coyote saddle bag
-3x Coyote dry bags (go inside main bag)
-2x external mount dry bags
-Mojavi lightweight saddle bag
-Possibles Pouch
-ZigZag Handlebar bag
I use the bigger Coyote bag for camping and long road trips
The smaller Mojavi bag is great for short day trips and local rides
To put a little life in this thread: the new S 1000 XR is about to launch. A project of which I have been a major part of.
I have also worked on a small vanity project that brings me back to my early days of motorcycling, when I had built (and stupidly sold) a Chinese-built Honda Monkey cafe racer. This time I'm going for the full works: 200 cc, 12" wheels, hydraulic clutch, cafe racer build. Approx. 20-22 HP. Remember: speed is not a question of velocity, but rather dramaturgy. Thinking 24/7 about bikes that will exceed 300 kph easily, this is a much appreciated antidote that teaches the very lesson of riding bikes: approaching the limits of whatever you bring to the table.
I then went on to fulfill a long-time dream, namely buying a Buell XB 12 S. I've always admired Erik Buell for his bikes. Not because they were particularly good, but rather because they worked despite all the crazy stuff that was going on. Trying to build the best bikes possible for a living, this is a stark contrast which I admire for the tenacity to stick to an idea til the very end. This is my Buell, nicknamed "Cruell".
Unfortunately this meant that my trusty Honda CX 500 cafe racer, which I took on a 7 days / 5,000 km roadtrip across the Alps and Pyrenees, had to go. It was a great time, but having built and ridden it excessively, there wasn't much left that would provoke any more interest in it for me.
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