Aussie 950/990 Owners Thread

ADVJake · 06-22-2008, 01:45 AM

Im surprised there hasnt been one of these yet... and much needed i think, for the most versatile motorcycle out there.

Post up your pride & joy. I know its mine, and cant believe i even thought to sell it... bloody women

Number one.
2004
15,000kms not an issue.

And now:
2003 in road trim.
34,000kms. no probs.

Mods...
H&B Crash bars, H&B Carrier system, Heated grips, GPS RAM mount, AJ Plastics windscreen, Black dog bash plate, EGO Barkbusters, PIAA 510 ATB Aux lights, HID 50w H3/H7 Headlights, Spare road wheelset 19/17 with Galfer wave rotors.

All too easy to dump money into these... but smile per $ is up there.

Mouse · 06-22-2008, 02:03 AM

maybe its cause 9x0 owners as a rule are not needy

ADVJake · 06-22-2008, 02:17 AM

Maybe.
Its good to have a central location for questions for them, aussie jetting, where to buy bits locally, etc.
I know i'd like to know where to get the fittings for the facet 40171...

1WD · 06-22-2008, 02:58 AM

Mine:
2006 990 Adv.
22,500km.

Bits:
H&B Panniers and Racks
Crash Bars
High Front Guard
Emig Racing Steering Damper and Triple Clamps
Heated Grips
Carbon Fibre Exhaust Guards
Carbon Fibre Clutch and Magneto Protectors
Anodised Clutch Cover
Anodised Front Brake Resivoir Cover
Radiator Protector
Akropovic Cans
Hi/Lo HID Light Conversion

With the exception of the HID lights its the way I bought it.

MymoJoe · 06-22-2008, 05:42 PM

this is number three for me:

My first - a silver 2003 950 Adv
my second - an orange 2004 950 Adv
and my current love orange 2005 950 Adv

I have 19"/17" wheels also and this alone transforms the bike into the most versatle bike in the world - IMO of course..

MymoJoe · 06-22-2008, 05:46 PM

and more - I love the 950, not much else makes you grin the way a 950 can..

new bike coming next year I think - either a 950SE or 690Enduro...

here is my my fav photo of my old silver lover!!

Mr Ogmore · 06-22-2008, 06:05 PM

that tank and the 19/17 wheels are what I want next:( damn being broke, damn new kitchens - what do I care about kitchens!

atgreg · 10-21-2008, 04:52 AM

mmmmmm, no posts in this one for a while, all broken down

1WD · 10-21-2008, 01:57 PM

Preparing for Mungo..

Pic for fun:

Mr Ogmore · 10-21-2008, 02:03 PM

will post a new pic of mine when my new seat arrives from the states, cant wait!

KatoomDownUnder · 10-26-2008, 02:31 AM

My pic will happen once the Akro's are fitted. mmmmmmmm can't wait

OneOff · 05-08-2009, 05:25 AM

So.... these 9X0's have been around a few years now, who's got the most k's up? and what have you needed to fix other than the usual fork seals, chains and sprockets and stuff ??

I heard Craig Hartley has 100,000k's on his and he rides pretty hard, but of course he has full workshop facilitys at his beck and call to keep it prime. Unless I've been told furphys then it's a very impressive milage.

Cheers,
Peter.

nevgriff64 · 05-08-2009, 05:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr Reliable

So.... these 9X0's have been around a few years now, who's got the most k's up? and what have you needed to fix other than the usual fork seals, chains and sprockets and stuff ??

Cheers,
Peter.

Mines just a puppy with a little over 36 000 ks.. Barely run in really..

Decided to change the original water pump at 34 000, not because it was faulty, just because I thought it might need it.. Still running the original clutch and slave cylinder, haven`t touched the fuel pump as yet either..

Apart from tyres, chains and sprockets and cams done under waranty, I haven`t had any issues that come to mind..

The SE has been very reliable as well so far but it has only 4000 on the clock..

Knackers · 05-08-2009, 10:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nevgriff64

, I haven`t had any issues that come to mind..

Except a considerable lack of testicles and testosterone.

blue · 02-10-2011, 06:38 PM

Bought this one in august and been chipping away at it in between rides. Fitted the lights this week and they don't work. Don't want to have to take those tanks off again in a hurry..
Bloody brilliant machine by far the best of 4 950/990's I've owned over the past 8 yrs.

06-22-2008, 01:45 AM	#1
ADVJake ^OP i like stuff Joined: Aug 2004 Location: Sydney, Australia Oddometer: 4,319	Aussie 950/990 Owners Thread Im surprised there hasnt been one of these yet... and much needed i think, for the most versatile motorcycle out there. Post up your pride & joy. I know its mine, and cant believe i even thought to sell it... bloody women Number one. 2004 15,000kms not an issue. And now: 2003 in road trim. 34,000kms. no probs. Mods... H&B Crash bars, H&B Carrier system, Heated grips, GPS RAM mount, AJ Plastics windscreen, Black dog bash plate, EGO Barkbusters, PIAA 510 ATB Aux lights, HID 50w H3/H7 Headlights, Spare road wheelset 19/17 with Galfer wave rotors. All too easy to dump money into these... but smile per $ is up there. __________________ "And some guy said, let there be filtering, and we filtered and we saw that it was good, and hours became minutes..."

06-22-2008, 02:03 AM	#2
Mouse I'm only smelly Joined: Nov 2005 Location: Sydney Oddometer: 8,830	maybe its cause 9x0 owners as a rule are not needy __________________ "Australian history... is full of surprises, and adventures, and incongruities, and contradictions, and incredibilities, and they are all true." Mark Twain “It is better to stir up a question without deciding it than to decide it without stirring it up”

06-22-2008, 02:17 AM	#3
ADVJake ^OP i like stuff Joined: Aug 2004 Location: Sydney, Australia Oddometer: 4,319	Maybe. Its good to have a central location for questions for them, aussie jetting, where to buy bits locally, etc. I know i'd like to know where to get the fittings for the facet 40171... __________________ "And some guy said, let there be filtering, and we filtered and we saw that it was good, and hours became minutes..."

06-22-2008, 05:42 PM	#5
MymoJoe Ride Ride Ride Joined: Sep 2005 Location: Fernvale QLD not close enough to the desert Oddometer: 2,334	and mine this is number three for me: My first - a silver 2003 950 Adv my second - an orange 2004 950 Adv and my current love orange 2005 950 Adv I have 19"/17" wheels also and this alone transforms the bike into the most versatle bike in the world - IMO of course.. Attached Images __________________ Simpson Trip 2008 http://www.advrider.com/forums/showt...33#post7397233 Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a well-preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming "WOO HOO - what a ride!"

06-22-2008, 05:46 PM	#6
MymoJoe Ride Ride Ride Joined: Sep 2005 Location: Fernvale QLD not close enough to the desert Oddometer: 2,334	and and more - I love the 950, not much else makes you grin the way a 950 can.. new bike coming next year I think - either a 950SE or 690Enduro... here is my my fav photo of my old silver lover!! Attached Images __________________ Simpson Trip 2008 http://www.advrider.com/forums/showt...33#post7397233 Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a well-preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming "WOO HOO - what a ride!"

06-22-2008, 02:58 AM	#4
1WD KTM Tragic Joined: Jan 2007 Location: Adelaide, South Australia Oddometer: 754	Mine: 2006 990 Adv. 22,500km. Bits: H&B Panniers and Racks Crash Bars High Front Guard Emig Racing Steering Damper and Triple Clamps Heated Grips Carbon Fibre Exhaust Guards Carbon Fibre Clutch and Magneto Protectors Anodised Clutch Cover Anodised Front Brake Resivoir Cover Radiator Protector Akropovic Cans Hi/Lo HID Light Conversion With the exception of the HID lights its the way I bought it.

06-22-2008, 06:05 PM	#7
Mr Ogmore no u Joined: Mar 2008 Location: Brisbane, Australia Oddometer: 427	that tank and the 19/17 wheels are what I want next:( damn being broke, damn new kitchens - what do I care about kitchens!

10-21-2008, 04:52 AM	#8
atgreg Africatwinarama Joined: Mar 2003 Location: Sydney Australia Oddometer: 9,760	mmmmmm, no posts in this one for a while, all broken down __________________ 1990 RD04 Africa twin 750 350,000km and still going strong

10-21-2008, 01:57 PM	#9
1WD KTM Tragic Joined: Jan 2007 Location: Adelaide, South Australia Oddometer: 754	Preparing for Mungo.. Pic for fun:

10-21-2008, 02:03 PM	#10
Mr Ogmore no u Joined: Mar 2008 Location: Brisbane, Australia Oddometer: 427	will post a new pic of mine when my new seat arrives from the states, cant wait!

10-26-2008, 02:31 AM	#11
KatoomDownUnder Safer off a horse than on Joined: Feb 2006 Location: North of the Parramatta river Oddometer: 948	My pic will happen once the Akro's are fitted. mmmmmmmm can't wait __________________ Na cnuic tha lomnochd 's tha duilleach Foghair mar bhrat air la\r, am fearann caillte dan tug na seo\id ud gra\dh, a sheas an aghaidh feachd uailleil Iomhair 's a ruaig e dhachaigh air chaochladh smaoin You're not drunk if you can lie on the floor without holding on.

05-08-2009, 05:25 AM	#12
OneOff Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2009 Location: S.E.Qld Oddometer: 237	High Mileage 950 / 990's So.... these 9X0's have been around a few years now, who's got the most k's up? and what have you needed to fix other than the usual fork seals, chains and sprockets and stuff ?? I heard Craig Hartley has 100,000k's on his and he rides pretty hard, but of course he has full workshop facilitys at his beck and call to keep it prime. Unless I've been told furphys then it's a very impressive milage. Cheers, Peter. __________________ 08 V-Strom 650A TLR 200 http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=546710 OneOff screwed with this post 05-09-2009 at 02:24 AM

02-10-2011, 06:38 PM	#15
blue Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2004 Location: Western Australia Oddometer: 152	Bought this one in august and been chipping away at it in between rides. Fitted the lights this week and they don't work. Don't want to have to take those tanks off again in a hurry.. Bloody brilliant machine by far the best of 4 950/990's I've owned over the past 8 yrs. __________________ KTM 990R DRZ 400E

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