KTM 950/990 Adventure owners show off your bike - Page 1028

Blur · 12-07-2012, 04:19 AM

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Originally Posted by ThomasVolomitz

Apocolypse Now Redux

FakeName · 12-08-2012, 02:08 PM

DesertSurfer · 12-09-2012, 12:13 AM

When I convinced Moose Racing to let me spec a -2.5 inch Adventure screen, I tried to convince them to make an Translucent Orange version specifically with Geek's bike in mind:

Selfishly I wondered if there was any way to improve an already perfect looking Adventure.

Well, sure enough, Moose prototyped an Orange screen on someone's 950. This would look choice on Geek's. But then again Narsisco would want one too.

I'm working on getting a translucent blue version for my '04 S.

cyborg · 12-09-2012, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Narsisco Lopez

Depends what you mean by "works"

These orange ones my brother made of 3M vinyl have been on since July. No problems with adhesion, but they have a few minor gas bubbles. Just about time to change them out... hmmmm, may go with a multi-color logo this time.

The full wrap didn't last too long before bubbles appeared almost everywhere, but using the smaller decals seems to work better (more exposed surface area for out-gassing?). Also, the TechSpec tank pads are still holding in place with no bubbles underneath, either.

Narsisco, can your brother get perforated vinyl label material? When I had my Aprilia RXV550 it had a black plastic polyethylene tank and the OEM tank labels were lightly perforated with pinholes, I assume for the out-gassing. Worked great. They stayed on for years of rough treatment. Tough to get labels to stick to low energy polymeric surfaces, such as the x-linked polyethylene these tanks are made from, takes a special adhesive.

Narsisco Lopez · 12-10-2012, 06:04 AM

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Originally Posted by cyborg

Narsisco, can your brother get perforated vinyl label material? When I had my Aprilia RXV550 it had a black plastic polyethylene tank and the OEM tank labels were lightly perforated with pinholes, I assume for the out-gassing. Worked great. They stayed on for years of rough treatment. Tough to get labels to stick to low energy polymeric surfaces, such as the x-linked polyethylene these tanks are made from, takes a special adhesive.

Yes, he can and that was his suggestion if I wanted to try to do a full tank wrap again. It's the same material that's used to cover glass/windows on large vehicle wrap jobs. I think the perforated stuff only comes in white, so it needs to be graphically-printed before application.

jerdog53 · 12-10-2012, 08:06 AM

as reported by A & R

http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/bike...dventure-baja/

DeeGee · 12-10-2012, 01:41 PM

Changing tyres using my missus (Jack) as a jack

More sand

Up on the Atlas Mountains

Dan950ser · 12-10-2012, 01:50 PM

I like the pic of the ktm in front of all the beemers.

DeeGee · 12-10-2012, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Dan950ser

I like the pic of the ktm in front of all the beemers.

We found this company www.motoadventours.com run by a Swedish gal and her partner Dakar rider Patrick Trahan. They kindly let us store some gear there as well as swapping our tyres over. Really helpful and friendly folk (despite the Beemers

)

liferider · 12-10-2012, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by jerdog53

as reported by A & R

http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/bike...dventure-baja/

Can't understand this from KTM.... they present it in the note like a big deal, and is just a couple of Baja decals away from the usual 990... (the accesories doesn't count, they are already available).

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NonDairyCreamer · 12-10-2012, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by liferider

Can't understand this from KTM.... they present it in the note like a big deal, and is just a couple of Baja decals away from the usual 990... (the accesories doesn't count, they are already available).

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Perhaps their way of hedging their bets in N.A. market in case the 1190 flops

liferider · 12-11-2012, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by liferider

Hi, mates.

[...]

I would describe the situation as follows (obviousness is due strictly to myself, not to you guys!):
Step 1- Turn ignition key ON
Step 2- Begins the start cycle and wait to be completed (clock needle up and down, and lights on and off),
Step 3- Press the starter button
Step 4- Two revs of the engine, and
Step 5- All starts from Step 2 ...! (note 'not from step 1', I don't touch the key)

[...]

Anybody has a clue of what can be going on....?
Thanks in advance!
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Mates, just to say the new battery arrived yesterday, installed it and the bike is up & running!
Thanks for all the responses I received to my help call

Cheers!

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rubRsidedown · 12-11-2012, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by liferider

Mates, just to say the new battery arrived yesterday, installed it and the bike is up & running!
Thanks for all the responses I received to my help call

Cheers!

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VERY pleased to hear that was the issue.

Now get out and ride!!!

Enjoy, Ride safe.
Post pics.

liferider · 12-11-2012, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by rubRsidedown

VERY pleased to hear that was the issue.

Now get out and ride!!!

Enjoy, Ride safe.
Post pics.

Oh yes, rubRsidedown, that's the idea.
I'm looking to cross Los Andes to Chile this weekend, in order to get some parts for the bike from KTM Chile.

I still have to correctly present my bike here. Hope I can do it soon.

Cheers!

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KEELAYMONSTER · 12-11-2012, 12:35 PM

Back at work after a fun weekend of riding.

12-08-2012, 02:08 PM	#15407
FakeName Wile E Coyote SuperGenius Joined: Jan 2007 Location: SanDiego Oddometer: 1,158	__________________ ADVdiscount Motorcycle Product Photography 2011 White 990 Adv R 2003 565exc

12-09-2012, 12:13 AM	#15408
DesertSurfer Tail sprayin Joined: Feb 2009 Location: City of the Angels Oddometer: 846	When I convinced Moose Racing to let me spec a -2.5 inch Adventure screen, I tried to convince them to make an Translucent Orange version specifically with Geek's bike in mind: Selfishly I wondered if there was any way to improve an already perfect looking Adventure. Well, sure enough, Moose prototyped an Orange screen on someone's 950. This would look choice on Geek's. But then again Narsisco would want one too. I'm working on getting a translucent blue version for my '04 S. __________________ '"This whole memory lapse is gett'in to me. Hopefully I think I'll outgrow it."

12-10-2012, 08:06 AM	#15411
jerdog53 Crop Dusting Everywhere Joined: Feb 2007 Location: 80122 Oddometer: 1,921	KTM 990 Adventure Baja as reported by A & R http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/bike...dventure-baja/ __________________ 99 Cagiva Gran Canyon 09 696 Monster "Shorter of breath and one day closer to death"

12-10-2012, 01:41 PM	#15412
DeeGee I'm a Yorkshireman thanoz Joined: Jan 2008 Location: Up North In The UK! Oddometer: 1,767	Changing tyres using my missus (Jack) as a jack More sand Up on the Atlas Mountains __________________ Where It All Began Our First 2 Wheeled Euro Trip/Honeymoon WWII Normandy Memorial and Beaches Tour 2008 European RR 17 countries 18 days Poland, Auschwitz 2011 Moroccan Adventure 2012

12-10-2012, 01:50 PM	#15413
Dan950ser NW Shredder Joined: Sep 2010 Location: Olympia, WA Oddometer: 197	I like the pic of the ktm in front of all the beemers. __________________ 2007 KTM 950 Super Enduro R: titanium Q's, CJ Rack, H2W Jetting, Scott's triples and dampner and more to come. 2005 CR 500AFC: Need more be said BEAST!!!

12-11-2012, 12:35 PM	#15420
KEELAYMONSTER BRRAAAAPPP!!! Joined: Feb 2012 Location: Pleasanton, CA Oddometer: 78	Back at work after a fun weekend of riding. __________________ Kyle Montagne #141K

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