Off-Road in the Snow on a KTM 990 Adventure - Page 3

flux_capacitor · 01-25-2013, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Qwik

Just dont have that problem with my Safaris.

I can splash a ton of gas for $2000 tanks though

brents347 · 01-25-2013, 05:19 PM

Snow riding is good times. For me, deeper is better. When a road has been plowed, it is just death slick. For the picture in the middle I was running studs, but the other two are regular knobbies.

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Geek · 01-25-2013, 08:22 PM

As someone that grew up in Northern Ontario - snow riding is not that big of a deal.

MotoCamping when it is -4 (-20c) degrees? That'll put hair on your chest

Thanks for the video - I've seen it popping up all over the place today. It has inspired me to spend the day on the 950 tomorrow seeing how high I can get in the Colorado mountains before snow turns me back

Katoom72 · 01-26-2013, 10:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Geek

As someone that grew up in Northern Ontario - snow riding is not that big of a deal.

MotoCamping when it is -4 (-20c) degrees? That'll put hair on your chest

Thanks for the video - I've seen it popping up all over the place today. It has inspired me to spend the day on the 950 tomorrow seeing how high I can get in the Colorado mountains before snow turns me back

Or lose some toes.

Geek · 01-26-2013, 07:04 PM

I ended up spending the day on the 500 instead. I'll get the 950 out tomorrow now I've explored what's passable and what's not

boat.man · 01-26-2013, 07:52 PM

Qwik · 01-28-2013, 10:13 PM

Nope, Dont miss that shit one bit. Geek, I hate You. That 500 is on My shortlist.

DesertSurfer · 01-28-2013, 10:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Geek

As someone that grew up in Northern Ontario - snow riding is not that big of a deal.

MotoCamping when it is -4 (-20c) degrees? That'll put hair on your chest

What the f**k brand of s/bag handles -4... This I gotta know? Not that I'd try, but mine sucks at +40.

WARRIORPRINCEJJ · 01-28-2013, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by sevenpointsixtwo

What is the high fender on the 990 from?

It appears to be an Acerbis supermoto fender...

http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...nt-Fender.aspx

I don't know for a fact. However, I had one on an old bike of mine, and the one in the vid looks very similar.

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Qwik · 01-28-2013, 10:50 PM

A warm one. Feakin BRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR

BigNastybrp · 01-29-2013, 09:32 PM

snow camping I use two one in side the other. plastic then news paper my pad then the bag and a nice warm night of sleep. B

crofrog · 01-29-2013, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by DesertSurfer

What the f**k brand of s/bag handles -4... This I gotta know? Not that I'd try, but mine sucks at +40.

mountain hardwear ghost -40...

Geek · 02-01-2013, 04:41 PM

I've a marmot never-summer bag. I also carry a -8 degree silk liner in case it is too cold for it. I love it.. super warm.

In Colorado when we ride/camp in the mountains (often between 10K & 13K feet) we can get below freezing every night of the year.. so I have that bag with me every overnight ride and if it is warm I just sleep on top of it.

The best part about the bag? It is KTM orange

One of the keys for cold camping is to use a 4 season tent... much better protection from the elements.
I have a half dozen tents that I use on the bike.. I choose the one that is best for the particular ride I'm going on - but the sleeping bag stays the same.

Olas · 02-03-2013, 06:43 AM

That tree fell on the road in front of him and....he waited for the guys with the chainsaw to cut it for him? Talk about a wasted opportunity! He should have jumped over it

01-25-2013, 05:19 PM	#32
brents347 KOTW 2010 Finisher Joined: Mar 2006 Location: Where the hell is Truckee, CA? Oddometer: 3,001	Snow riding is good times. For me, deeper is better. When a road has been plowed, it is just death slick. For the picture in the middle I was running studs, but the other two are regular knobbies. [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] __________________ Brents347 Truckee, CA. 07 Yamaha R6 07 KTM 950 Super Enduro 04 KTM 250exc- plated two-stroke

01-25-2013, 08:22 PM	#33
Geek oot & aboot Joined: Jun 2003 Location: Colorado Oddometer: 25,816	As someone that grew up in Northern Ontario - snow riding is not that big of a deal. MotoCamping when it is -4 (-20c) degrees? That'll put hair on your chest Thanks for the video - I've seen it popping up all over the place today. It has inspired me to spend the day on the 950 tomorrow seeing how high I can get in the Colorado mountains before snow turns me back __________________ www.motogeek.com

01-26-2013, 07:04 PM	#35
Geek oot & aboot Joined: Jun 2003 Location: Colorado Oddometer: 25,816	I ended up spending the day on the 500 instead. I'll get the 950 out tomorrow now I've explored what's passable and what's not __________________ www.motogeek.com

01-26-2013, 07:52 PM	#36
boat.man Chief bottle washer Joined: Jun 2006 Location: N.W. Wisconsin Oddometer: 103	Out for play time! __________________ "An adventure is something with an uncertain outcome" 07 KTM 990 Adventure 06 TE610 Sold 2 sleds lets go play!!

01-28-2013, 10:13 PM	#37
Qwik Two Wheeled Addict Joined: Apr 2008 Location: Sunnyvale, California Oddometer: 5,248	Nope, Dont miss that shit one bit. Geek, I hate You. That 500 is on My shortlist. __________________ Speed bumps never seem to make me go any faster

01-28-2013, 10:50 PM	#40
Qwik Two Wheeled Addict Joined: Apr 2008 Location: Sunnyvale, California Oddometer: 5,248	A warm one. Feakin BRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR __________________ Speed bumps never seem to make me go any faster

01-29-2013, 09:32 PM	#41
BigNastybrp Big Nasty Joined: Dec 2007 Location: high speed boogie land, San jose Ca. Oddometer: 502	snow camping I use two one in side the other. plastic then news paper my pad then the bag and a nice warm night of sleep. B __________________ Dr350, XR650R Dual Sport,XR600R,KTM ADV990R

02-01-2013, 04:41 PM	#43
Geek oot & aboot Joined: Jun 2003 Location: Colorado Oddometer: 25,816	I've a marmot never-summer bag. I also carry a -8 degree silk liner in case it is too cold for it. I love it.. super warm. In Colorado when we ride/camp in the mountains (often between 10K & 13K feet) we can get below freezing every night of the year.. so I have that bag with me every overnight ride and if it is warm I just sleep on top of it. The best part about the bag? It is KTM orange One of the keys for cold camping is to use a 4 season tent... much better protection from the elements. I have a half dozen tents that I use on the bike.. I choose the one that is best for the particular ride I'm going on - but the sleeping bag stays the same. __________________ www.motogeek.com

02-03-2013, 06:43 AM	#44
Olas the darkness Joined: Aug 2007 Location: Englewood, CO Oddometer: 3,591	That tree fell on the road in front of him and....he waited for the guys with the chainsaw to cut it for him? Talk about a wasted opportunity! He should have jumped over it __________________ Rebuild threads: '92 XT600, '87 XR250R Lighten up, Francis.

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