950 Supermoto Chronicles - Page 9

fullmonte · 03-07-2007, 09:38 AM

So how does the 950SM handle 300-400 mile days in the saddle? Is the stock seat up for it?

My knees are getting old and this looks like it would be a perfect replacement for the sportbike.

wpbarlow · 03-07-2007, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by fullmonte

So how does the 950SM handle 300-400 mile days in the saddle? ...

Haven't done any 400 mile days, but have done some +300 mile/ 8 hour rides and it's bearable, though not exactly plush

It mostly gets uncomfortable when I have to drone home (which I have to do the last 25-60 miles depending on from whence I'm coming) at the end of the day.

A couple folks have added Renazco seats recently with good preliminary results.

FlowBee · 03-07-2007, 04:37 PM

I may very well be a candyass these days, but 100 miles has me looking for an excuse to get off the bike. I think the fuel tank is the appropriate size for the weather protection and saddle plushness.

duckboy · 03-07-2007, 08:55 PM

been hearing some reports about some "weaving" / "instability" / "vagueness" at speed on concrete freeways??? any truth to this? does it have to do w/ the expansion joints and step bumps on the fwy?

thanks for your help

duckboy

bykpimp · 03-07-2007, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by fullmonte

So how does the 950SM handle 300-400 mile days in the saddle? Is the stock seat up for it?

My knees are getting old and this looks like it would be a perfect replacement for the sportbike.

It is a perfect replacement. I've owned the flavor of the week sportbike ever since my 77RD400 was new and this bike will slaughter most of them at will. The best thing you can do for the bike is to get another seat for it and not the ktm comfort seat. My seat is at Renazco at this very moment.

I rode my 950SM from Santa Cruz to San Fillipe for Thanksgiving with my gf on the back and the only thing I wished for was another seat.

aerone · 03-08-2007, 01:20 PM

My stock seat was about as hard as both my 04 Adventures. I went with the factory gel and can run out a tank no problem. I don't do the slab much, I guess one of those butt pads made of shearling would cure that.

On another note...has anybody taken KTM up on the rear brake recall that is so well explained over in Orange Crush? I called my service guy and he said 04's get complete master cyclinder, 05's get a rebuild and membrane and my 06 950 SM gets just the membrane. Ward? anybody??

wpbarlow · 03-08-2007, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by duckboy

been hearing some reports about some "weaving" / "instability" / "vagueness" at speed on concrete freeways??? any truth to this? does it have to do w/ the expansion joints and step bumps on the fwy?thanks for your help duckboy

No issue as far as I can tell.

wpbarlow · 03-08-2007, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by FlowBee

I may very well be a candyass these days, but 100 miles has me looking for an excuse to get off the bike. I think the fuel tank is the appropriate size for the weather protection and saddle plushness.

I agree that the tank is "sized right"

Aerone- I have an Aerostitch fleece pad and it is more comfortable- but I haven't used it on my longest (day) rides.

thrills · 03-08-2007, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by bykpimp

It is a perfect replacement.

I wonder this same thing - for my size/riding style I think its the perfect ride, but then once a year for 2 weeks i ride from British Columbia, Canada to Laguna for the MotoGP. We ride pretty much coast roads the whole time, but there's many a 4-8hr day, over 14 days total.

Not that a GSXR is the perfect bike for this either, but I now know from experience it is doable, AND FUN!!

Is a small screen and aftermarket seat going to make this possible?

FlowBee · 03-08-2007, 08:16 PM

Here's is a pic of an SM set up with KTM soft luggage. There is also a neat new quick release soft-side top bag similar in construction to the tank bag.

fwiw, KTM-PARTS.COM has all the new hard parts in their online store.

(FlowBee has no affiliation with them.)

wpbarlow · 03-09-2007, 04:57 PM

The bags look pretty good, and should complement the tank and tail bag; both of which I already have.

No prices yet when I checked at Munn racing.

In addition to the bags and rack, KTM is also coming out with some additional carbon bits:

Nowwhat · 03-09-2007, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by wpbarlow

The bags look pretty good, and should complement the tank and tail bag; both of which I already have.

No prices yet when I checked at Munn racing.

In addition to the bags and rack, KTM is also coming out with some additional carbon bits:

I purchased these pieces today....
The side covers are in stock the low fender next week...the headlight mask B/O until April....

hence the sticker-ectomy today....

FlowBee · 03-10-2007, 06:44 AM

SWIPED FROM KTM-PARTS.COM online catalog:

2007 KTM Side Bags 950 Supermoto
High quality robust saddlebags for long trips; includes interior rain protector. 62512020000 is necessary for correct mounting.
Code: 62512025000
Price:$249.99

KTM Side Bag Carrier System 950 SM

Rigid steel tubular construction . Simple installation without any modification to the passenger foot pegs; perfect load distribution on the existing mounting points on the chassis.
Specials for model 950SM-R : if you mount the carrier system without bracket 62512027150 you will also need 4 washers 60012008003 and bracket 62512020000 for mounting.
Code: 62512020000
Price:$139.99

KTM Quick-Lock Rear Bag Mounting System 950 SM

Also works with Topcase 37L and 46L
Code: 62512027150
Price:$59.99

KTM Quick-Lock Rear Bag

Bag with Quick-Lock System for easy mounting. The volume of the bag is between 12 and 18 liters variable. The bracket 62512027150 is also necessary for correct mounting.
Code: 60012078000
Price:$159.99

Popey · 03-10-2007, 07:22 PM

I just farkled one of these onto mine. Got it here. Here's a pic from the link.

Nowwhat · 03-11-2007, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Popey

I just farkled one of these onto mine. Got it here. Here's a pic from the link.

How is the fit and finish?.....did it go on without cuting??

03-07-2007, 09:38 AM	#121
fullmonte Reformed Kneedragger Joined: Nov 2005 Location: Chattanooga, Tennessee Oddometer: 4,383	So how does the 950SM handle 300-400 mile days in the saddle? Is the stock seat up for it? My knees are getting old and this looks like it would be a perfect replacement for the sportbike. __________________ "If you are looking for the typical ride to a restaurant, eat tacos, hold the middle finger over the food, stop and take a picture of a gravel road type ride, you probably won't be interested." - dlrides "A guy I know was the lead researcher for the University of Utah federally funded study of cellphone and texting use while driving. He found that your twice as dangerous as a drunk while using your cell phone and I think it was up to six times worse if the driver was texting."-dakardad

03-07-2007, 04:37 PM	#123
FlowBee Just me. Joined: Oct 2004 Location: Stasis. Oddometer: 3,385	I may very well be a candyass these days, but 100 miles has me looking for an excuse to get off the bike. I think the fuel tank is the appropriate size for the weather protection and saddle plushness. __________________ This space for rent.

03-07-2007, 08:55 PM	#124
duckboy Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Nov 2004 Location: Torrance, CA Oddometer: 269	highway/freeway stability been hearing some reports about some "weaving" / "instability" / "vagueness" at speed on concrete freeways??? any truth to this? does it have to do w/ the expansion joints and step bumps on the fwy? thanks for your help duckboy __________________ hp totin' geek (41cx w/ math card) kenmore front loader w/ pedestal zephyr typhoon 850 cfm homedepot platinum card

03-08-2007, 01:20 PM	#126
aerone Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2005 Location: Hwy 28 South Carolina Oddometer: 254	gel seat My stock seat was about as hard as both my 04 Adventures. I went with the factory gel and can run out a tank no problem. I don't do the slab much, I guess one of those butt pads made of shearling would cure that. On another note...has anybody taken KTM up on the rear brake recall that is so well explained over in Orange Crush? I called my service guy and he said 04's get complete master cyclinder, 05's get a rebuild and membrane and my 06 950 SM gets just the membrane. Ward? anybody??

03-08-2007, 08:16 PM	#130
FlowBee Just me. Joined: Oct 2004 Location: Stasis. Oddometer: 3,385	Here's is a pic of an SM set up with KTM soft luggage. There is also a neat new quick release soft-side top bag similar in construction to the tank bag. fwiw, KTM-PARTS.COM has all the new hard parts in their online store. (FlowBee has no affiliation with them.) __________________ This space for rent.

03-09-2007, 04:57 PM	#131
wpbarlow ^OP Beastly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2003 Location: Central NJ Oddometer: 7,891	The bags look pretty good, and should complement the tank and tail bag; both of which I already have. No prices yet when I checked at Munn racing. In addition to the bags and rack, KTM is also coming out with some additional carbon bits: __________________ Walter Barlow

03-10-2007, 06:44 AM	#133
FlowBee Just me. Joined: Oct 2004 Location: Stasis. Oddometer: 3,385	SWIPED FROM KTM-PARTS.COM online catalog: 2007 KTM Side Bags 950 Supermoto High quality robust saddlebags for long trips; includes interior rain protector. 62512020000 is necessary for correct mounting. Code: 62512025000 Price:$249.99 KTM Side Bag Carrier System 950 SM Rigid steel tubular construction . Simple installation without any modification to the passenger foot pegs; perfect load distribution on the existing mounting points on the chassis. Specials for model 950SM-R : if you mount the carrier system without bracket 62512027150 you will also need 4 washers 60012008003 and bracket 62512020000 for mounting. Code: 62512020000 Price:$139.99 KTM Quick-Lock Rear Bag Mounting System 950 SM Also works with Topcase 37L and 46L Code: 62512027150 Price:$59.99 KTM Quick-Lock Rear Bag Bag with Quick-Lock System for easy mounting. The volume of the bag is between 12 and 18 liters variable. The bracket 62512027150 is also necessary for correct mounting. Code: 60012078000 Price:$159.99 __________________ This space for rent.

03-10-2007, 07:22 PM	#134
Popey Nutter Joined: Aug 2004 Location: SF, CA Oddometer: 1,698	I just farkled one of these onto mine. Got it here. Here's a pic from the link. __________________ Ed '10 KTM 990SMR '08 KTM 690E '08 CBR 1000RR (Track) '02 Mille R (Track)

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