The big KTM 990 SMT thread -- riders check in w/ photo!

I'm pretty sure the saddlebags have always been standard equipment in the US. Yeah, the $15,399 is tough to swallow seeing that I paid $13,400 out-the-door for a brand new 2010 last November. That's about $11,200 before freight, license, and tax.

2011s were 1399.00 plus freight tax tag and things. My dealer told me its about 1k. It is a steep price but worth it.

Anyone know where I can get an extended rear hugger in the states? Like the skidmark kind? There are several places online to get them but I don't think they ship to the US.

Thanks

Skidmarx won't ship to the US. They referred me to http://streetfightersbydesign.com their US distributor. I emailed the distributor about pricing and availability but never got a response. However, I later stumbled upon the hugger (superduke) for sale by them on Amazon.

Another option: http://www.simpson-detour.co.uk/Hug...1&B_GUID=d88d8baa-8b26-40c8-9cd2-cfc411906c55 And they'll ship to the US. Some find this better looking but installation is trickier than Skidmarx.

I ended up making a fender extender out of ABS plastic for $2. http://www.ktmsmt.com/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=3597

Check the accessories forum at ktmsmt.com for more hugger discussion.

if u r worried about your shocks and want protection..... http://www.dirtskins.com/category_s/39.htm i have these on for 30k on the ohlins shocks on the bmw, and my shocks look like new.... a larger rear hugger will keep the rear end cleaner though, your call...

That sucks I was told the price was $13,999 by the dealer just last week. Maybe he was wrong I hope not.

I did see the post on the ktm forum and saw the Simpson site. I'll look at streetfighter. Thanks

Forgive the double post- I put this on the "what did you do to your KTM today thread" also, but thought it deserved to be here in the 990 SMT thread.

I installed heated grips under the stockers and put in an HID bi-xenon headlight. I put heat shrink on the left handlebar, then used an extra throttle tube size grip to fit over it. Installed the switch in the dash.

So how much brighter is it?

A lot! I haven't ridden at night yet, but it lit up the garage crazy bright.

where did you get the HID conversion?

These guys. http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=309439&highlight=futurevisionhid

http://www.futurevisionhid.com/products/hid-kits/motorcycle-hid-kits.html

I've had DDM kits before- they're cheaper, but more components to hide. The futurevisionhid has only the slim ballast and one standard size relay. I got it all to fit in the headlight bucket. It took awhile, but it all fits.

good man! was hoping you'd say from Bruno - he a good guy and where i got mine from

Could you post a night shot of the beam pattern when you get a chance?

That's the Canadian MSRP. In the States, it's still $13,999 per the website

Beezman

Just ordered my rear hugger form streetfighter. Amazon! Woot.

I didn't see that. I got the other number from an article I read.

Thanks but more questions...


Does it still give a good sharp cutoff that you can adjust to not dazzle oncoming traffic?
How well does the high beam work?
How would you rate the improvement overall?

I'm nervous about a retrofit bulb. The futurevisionhid thread even starts with pointing out the perils of using an HID bulb with a halogen reflector design. I credit them for being upfront about that.

I'll have to get some better photos at night and see how the cutoff works.

High beam is out- solenoid is stuck. I'll have to get with futurevision about that.

Improvement is huge over stock.

I don't mind dazzling traffic with a reflector headlight- on a motorcycle. I would never do it to a car without projectors. I want to be SEEN- even during the daytime.