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Started by lastparrot, August 17, 2018, 02:44:09 PM

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lastparrot

He he he...well the Tenere has a younger sister that weighs less.  While I still love the  S10 thoughts of picking that up don't flatter me so I thought I'd get something to tool around with that is more dedicated off road.  What we have is a 2017 KTM 690 Enduro R. 

Many of you know that I have wanted a dual sport for a bit and was looking at Wr250Rs, Drz 400 S bikes.  Well when i looked at what I would put into it and the benefit I would receive, I was close enough to pull the trigger for the right bike.  I think this is the right bike..time will tell.  Now we just need to get one of those beginner dirt things back on the schedule that fencejumper did last year.

- lastparrot


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gulfcoaster

Nice find.  Looks pretty well sorted already with a skidplate and SC seat.  Good news is, if you don't like it you could probably sell it pretty fast here.

lastparrot

Quote from: gulfcoaster on August 18, 2018, 01:44:09 PM
Nice find.  Looks pretty well sorted already with a skidplate and SC seat.  Good news is, if you don't like it you could probably sell it pretty fast here.
I think i will like it but good to know.

- lastparrot


LawnmowerRG

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lastparrot

May get you guys to help me tune my suspension.  Plus I am going to need tires soon.  Front has a lot of cupping. 
Quote from: LawnmowerRG on August 18, 2018, 10:14:58 PM
Sweet. Those are nice rides.

- lastparrot


Fencejumper09

I may be partial but that is the perfect bike!!  8)

Let me know if you have questions or need help with maintenance!

I really like the Pirelli Scorpion Rally front tire!
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2013 KTM RC8R
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2014 BMW 1200RT
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2372ighost

Quote from: lastparrot on August 17, 2018, 02:44:09 PM
Now we just need to get one of those beginner dirt things back on the schedule that fencejumper did last year.

- lastparrot

I also would like to do a beginners ride. "Single track lite"
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bblass

Congratulations! That is one sweet ride!
I'll never be old enough to ride a sportbike responsibly...

lastparrot

So I was going to mount my plate and see that I need to drill holes in the plate to get it to mount.  This will be a first if I go that route.

- lastparrot


Fencejumper09

Highly recommend upgrading to the euro kit, there used to be an ebay seller putting them together but you can get the parts and build it yourself!


My plate cracked after I drilled it on the first ride!
2013 KTM 690 Enduro/Sumo
2013 KTM RC8R
2011 KTM 990 SMR (Oh Yeah)
2020 Beta 300 RR Race Edition
1985 Goldwing (ish)
2014 BMW 1200RT
Remember, a boss doesn't always do smart things, but he always does them like a boss. - Paebr332

DonJuan

@lastparrot I second the dirt school request. I would like to learn some more dirt/ enduro skills from some of these guys that frequent the woods.
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kylepeterson

heck ya that's much better than the other options you mentioned!


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