New and improved KTM690 WUNDERFEST - Page 395

rudyunknown · 10-10-2012, 08:52 AM

Hi guys
So i have this weird problem on the 690, i have a giant loop bag for the adventure ride...what that does is push me further in the seat...so when i am sitting on the bike with my legs on the footpegs, the feet is at an angle to the brake pedal....
and so when i try to apply the rear brake, i have to either lift my feet and readjust to brake or if in the same position i just end up locking the rear brakes....
is there a way to move the rear pedal further out maybe by few inches....i am also trying to get a tail rack so that i can try to move the giant loop further out...
Thanks
Rudy

Kirk the Jerk · 10-10-2012, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by rudyunknown

Hi guys
So i have this weird problem on the 690, i have a giant loop bag for the adventure ride...what that does is push me further in the seat...so when i am sitting on the bike with my legs on the footpegs, the feet is at an angle to the brake pedal....
and so when i try to apply the rear brake, i have to either lift my feet and readjust to brake or if in the same position i just end up locking the rear brakes....
is there a way to move the rear pedal further out maybe by few inches....i am also trying to get a tail rack so that i can try to move the giant loop further out...
Thanks
Rudy

Look into your owner's manual... the rear brake pedal position can be adjusted up and down.

motoged · 10-10-2012, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Leviathan

Thanks. I'll check that out.
Any other ideas are welcome.

On another subject- is it possible to take out the spark plug without removing the airbox?
I'm thinking about buying this little gizmo, but I'm not sure if it'll be less work than to pump a tire full of air by hand.

L,
That process is WAY more complicated than using a good hand pump or a set of CO2 cartridges....

Bill the Bong · 10-10-2012, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Leviathan

Thanks. I'll check that out.
Any other ideas are welcome.

On another subject- is it possible to take out the spark plug without removing the airbox?
I'm thinking about buying this little gizmo, but I'm not sure if it'll be less work than to pump a tire full of air by hand.

Stuck compression releave/decompression valve?

Noyah · 10-10-2012, 10:47 AM

Coming from a 800gs the suspension on my 690 is awesome!
The harder I ride the better it works :)

I'm a noob tho and pretty small (75ish kg)

RoteEddie · 10-10-2012, 11:36 AM

My Enduro R for it's first run in Hardanger. It is an ex-demo that has only 600 km, so still running it in. Fitting a Seat Consepts seat tonight.

Pantah · 10-10-2012, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by RoteEddie

My Enduro R for it's first run in Hardanger. It is an ex-demo that has only 600 km, so still running it in. Fitting a Seat Consepts seat tonight.

Nice - Does KTM still sell those mirrors? Are the clear?

Thnks

Leviathan · 10-10-2012, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by motoged

L,
That process is WAY more complicated than using a good hand pump or a set of CO2 cartridges....

More complicated? Probably. The question is what's gonna take more time out in the field.
Hand pump takes for ever to get to enough PSI and every time that I used CO2 cartridges, I messed it up somehow.
But if taking out the spark plug requires more than just removing the side panel and the plug itself, than it's too much of a hassle.

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Originally Posted by Bill the Bong

Stuck compression releave/decompression valve?

How will that cause the electricty to go off and on again?

bobzilla · 10-10-2012, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by bobzilla

assuming your bike runs fine of course the suspension upgrades will be the most beneficial.

I have to agree, suspension is THE most important and best bang for the buck hop up you can do. I doube any rider can ride a bike to its potential with stock boingers.
pretty happy with my Trail tricks magic carpet ride. too bad he left the country....i wanted it on my berg too.

Buzztail · 10-10-2012, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Leviathan

every time that I used CO2 cartridges, I messed it up somehow.

Then taking out the plug may not be for you

RoninMoto · 10-10-2012, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Leviathan

Thanks. I'll check that out.
Any other ideas are welcome.

On another subject- is it possible to take out the spark plug without removing the airbox?
I'm thinking about buying this little gizmo, but I'm not sure if it'll be less work than to pump a tire full of air by hand.

Get this "gizmo" instead. It works great.

crankshaft · 10-10-2012, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by RoninMoto

Get this "gizmo" instead. It works great.

Yup, I have the exact same pump, it works great!

Barman · 10-10-2012, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by RoninMoto

Get this "gizmo" instead. It works great.

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Originally Posted by crankshaft

Yup, I have the exact same pump, it works great!

Same here.
Never let me down but what a freakin racket the thing makes.

Sutherngintelmen · 10-10-2012, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Leviathan

On another subject- is it possible to take out the spark plug without removing the airbox?
I'm thinking about buying this little gizmo, but I'm not sure if it'll be less work than to pump a tire full of air by hand.

I'd pass on that.

I carry an electric pump, think it came from Aerostich or some such. Some guys like one made by slime. Has served me well so far. Might go with manual pump if rtw or really concerned about the weight (guessing 1 pound.) Nice time saver as instead of minutes pumping, rolling up tools and getting trail ready while filling up (which happens pretty damn quick.)

Sutherngintelmen · 10-10-2012, 04:58 PM

ok - should have read the full day's posts.....

10-10-2012, 08:52 AM	#5911
rudyunknown Studly Adventurer Joined: Mar 2006 Location: Phoenixville Oddometer: 614	Brake Lever Hi guys So i have this weird problem on the 690, i have a giant loop bag for the adventure ride...what that does is push me further in the seat...so when i am sitting on the bike with my legs on the footpegs, the feet is at an angle to the brake pedal.... and so when i try to apply the rear brake, i have to either lift my feet and readjust to brake or if in the same position i just end up locking the rear brakes.... is there a way to move the rear pedal further out maybe by few inches....i am also trying to get a tail rack so that i can try to move the giant loop further out... Thanks Rudy __________________ Indian among Americans Husky 250 "hit that tree" Adventure bike KTM 690e Vstrom 1000 For everything else

10-10-2012, 10:47 AM	#5915
Noyah poser Joined: Jul 2009 Location: Stockholm, Sweden Oddometer: 255	Coming from a 800gs the suspension on my 690 is awesome! The harder I ride the better it works :) I'm a noob tho and pretty small (75ish kg) __________________ *KTM 690* Enduro R --> My Movies <--**

10-10-2012, 11:36 AM	#5916
RoteEddie Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2007 Location: Fjords of Norway Oddometer: 467	My Enduro R for it's first run in Hardanger. It is an ex-demo that has only 600 km, so still running it in. Fitting a Seat Consepts seat tonight. __________________ 12' Triumph Speed Triple R 12' Aprilia Tuono V4R APRC 12' KTM 690 Enduro R Evo2

10-10-2012, 04:58 PM	#5925
Sutherngintelmen on the mend Joined: Mar 2009 Location: ATL Oddometer: 976	ok - should have read the full day's posts..... __________________ There is a pleasure in the pathed woods, There is a rapture in the smoking pipe, There is chaos, where none intrudes, in the deep dell, with its thrills roar; I love not nature less, but bikes the more. Byron riding. All posted pics < 6/30/12 deleted courtesy of Apple

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