RTW with Noah on a KTM 690 - Page 27

CordR · 07-22-2012, 09:46 PM

Hey Noah,

Just got caught up on the completion of the first leg. Really happy to see you still living the dream. Even more happy to see that you're ok after the crashes.

Looking forward to seeing the start of the next leg.

(And feel free to keep throwing out those 'long term travel on the 690' tips for those of us with the same!).

All the best,

Cord

RoninMoto · 07-23-2012, 07:36 AM

Thanks for all the kind words!

I have purchased a flight for the 8th of August from Toronto to Dublin. My motorcycle will be on the same flight thanks to Motorcycle Express. I have been getting my paperwork together and everything is coming into place.

My health insurance for then next 12 months in foreign countries cost me as much as 3 months in the US on cobra. The funny thing is, the motorcycle insurance for the next 12 months is more then the health insurance.

The bike is still apart. I am waiting on a few more things: front springs 465mm .56 instead of the 465mm .58 that i was running. I want to try to soften the washboard some. Klim gear is still getting repaired and I ordered a new Arai xd4. I also got a new flyrod in the mail. Its an Orvis 7 piece 5 weight "frequent flyer". It breaks down to 16 inches! perfect for travel!

I will post pictures and a report of the mods, new luggage, wear and tear in a few days when I have the moto back together.

enduro0125 · 07-23-2012, 03:16 PM

If you come through Buffalo on your way to Toronto I have a place for you to stay.
I'm around 1 3/4 hours from TO

live2ridetahoe · 07-29-2012, 10:26 AM

How did the repair on the Badland's suit come out? Did you get them back yet? Photos please....

Do you have any updates for us? How is the prep for the upcoming trip going?

JG

RoninMoto · 07-31-2012, 08:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by live2ridetahoe

How did the repair on the Badland's suit come out? Did you get them back yet? Photos please....

Do you have any updates for us? How is the prep for the upcoming trip going?

JG

The Klim gear came back and it looks great.

Before the fix

After the fix

Now on to the bike:

Installed a new Regulator/Rectifier.

New dash.. with Voltage, Temp, hour/tach, 12v outlet (switched with the toggle so I can charge stuff without the bike running)

New fork bushings, seals, and long fork gators.

Fuel filter relocated outside of the tank.

Spare sprockets sit on top the RR bash guard. Some modification required.

New softer front springs. I had .58s and we decided to step down to .56s. (stock is .52)

New luggage. The can up front is my spare parts. Spare fuel pump, fuel injector, fuel filter, fork seals, spark plug, ect.

So I finally got my replacement tank in the mail. It only took 24 days to make it from Rally Raid to Tofte Minnesota. I leave Grand Marais tomorrow morning early. I have 5 days to get to Toronto. I drop the bike off on the 6th and fly on the 8th.

c-zulu · 07-31-2012, 08:53 PM

Safe travels N~

live2ridetahoe · 07-31-2012, 10:34 PM

Safe travels Noah. Sending good vibes. Thanks for the updates.

JG

Kirkster · 08-01-2012, 08:53 AM

Good to see you back on the road...

I like the spare sprocket mount... Any chance the bolts could negatively impact the bottom of the engine case?

Uller · 08-01-2012, 10:38 AM

Looks like you're ready to travel the world. :-)

Nice mods.

Ride safe Noah!

Sent from my SAMSUNG Galaxy Skyrocket using Tapatalk 2

kwakbiker · 08-01-2012, 11:52 AM

Good repairs and some nice mods........almost time to say welcome to europe

RoninMoto · 08-01-2012, 01:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kirkster

Good to see you back on the road...

I like the spare sprocket mount... Any chance the bolts could negatively impact the bottom of the engine case?

The bolts for the rear sprocket are set wider then the case. The bolts for the small sprocket are in a "valley" in the bottom of the case. I suppose there is always a chance but i think i'm good... I'll check again when I land on a huge rock.

Honkey Cat · 08-01-2012, 07:45 PM

awesome, can't wait to travel vicariously thru your travels. Keep it pinned.

J-Dub · 08-01-2012, 07:59 PM

Man, this is my dream ride! Can't wait to see what happens next! Good luck!

fastlane1 · 08-01-2012, 11:47 PM

Travel safely Noah - I enjoyed the riding with you in British Columbia!
Enjoy Europe

Lane

moto rrad · 08-02-2012, 11:08 AM

Lookin good Noah! I've been following you're progress and finallllllly signed up to get my word in. I'm from Victoria, but now living in Muenster, Germany.. I think you are heading my way soon? Muenster is North West Deutschland, strait across the border from Amsterdam basically. Anywho, if you find yourself in the area, there is a spare room with a couch which you are welcome to. I can also point you in the direction of some curvy roads :)
all the best, Stu

07-23-2012, 07:36 AM	#392
RoninMoto ^OP Wanderer Joined: May 2010 Location: Asia Oddometer: 808	Update Thanks for all the kind words! I have purchased a flight for the 8th of August from Toronto to Dublin. My motorcycle will be on the same flight thanks to Motorcycle Express. I have been getting my paperwork together and everything is coming into place. My health insurance for then next 12 months in foreign countries cost me as much as 3 months in the US on cobra. The funny thing is, the motorcycle insurance for the next 12 months is more then the health insurance. The bike is still apart. I am waiting on a few more things: front springs 465mm .56 instead of the 465mm .58 that i was running. I want to try to soften the washboard some. Klim gear is still getting repaired and I ordered a new Arai xd4. I also got a new flyrod in the mail. Its an Orvis 7 piece 5 weight "frequent flyer". It breaks down to 16 inches! perfect for travel! I will post pictures and a report of the mods, new luggage, wear and tear in a few days when I have the moto back together. __________________ Noah 08 KTM 690 ADV. 52,000 km. 25 countries. 4 continents and counting. RTW Ride Report --> http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=781893 Blog ------------------> http://rtwwithnoah.blogspot.com/ Facebook------------> https://www.facebook.com/RtwWithNoah Open-Exporers----->A collection of travel blogs

07-23-2012, 03:16 PM	#393
enduro0125 Sticks and Stones™.. Joined: Nov 2006 Location: Moran Nation Oddometer: 9,910	If you come through Buffalo on your way to Toronto I have a place for you to stay. I'm around 1 3/4 hours from TO __________________ AMA 487805A

07-31-2012, 08:53 PM	#396
c-zulu Resident Dirt Burner Joined: Mar 2007 Location: North shore of Gitchigumi Oddometer: 814	Safe travels N~ __________________ HONDA CRF450X---BUELL XB12X KTM 950 Super ER----KTM 950 ADV S YAMAHA FJR1300---VICTORY KINGPIN TOUR

08-01-2012, 08:53 AM	#398
Kirkster Parts Murderer Joined: Dec 2011 Location: Peoples Republic of MD Oddometer: 162	Good to see you back on the road... I like the spare sprocket mount... Any chance the bolts could negatively impact the bottom of the engine case? __________________ I don't crash. I burn in and make a crater.... BMW 2007 R1200R 2012 KTM 690 R 07 WR 450F 1972 Honda CL125 - Retired but ready to ride in AZ

08-01-2012, 11:52 AM	#400
kwakbiker Studly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2008 Location: Birmingham,UK Oddometer: 500	Good repairs and some nice mods........almost time to say welcome to europe __________________ 2006 Versys 1990 XT350 More fun being upright

07-22-2012, 09:46 PM	#391
CordR Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Mar 2010 Location: Vancouver, BC Oddometer: 416	Hey Noah, Just got caught up on the completion of the first leg. Really happy to see you still living the dream. Even more happy to see that you're ok after the crashes. Looking forward to seeing the start of the next leg. (And feel free to keep throwing out those 'long term travel on the 690' tips for those of us with the same!). All the best, Cord

07-29-2012, 10:26 AM	#394
live2ridetahoe RN Joined: Jul 2004 Location: Concord, CA Oddometer: 716	How did the repair on the Badland's suit come out? Did you get them back yet? Photos please.... Do you have any updates for us? How is the prep for the upcoming trip going? JG

07-31-2012, 10:34 PM	#397
live2ridetahoe RN Joined: Jul 2004 Location: Concord, CA Oddometer: 716	Safe travels Noah. Sending good vibes. Thanks for the updates. JG

08-01-2012, 10:38 AM	#399
Uller Studly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2008 Location: Marysville, WA Oddometer: 558	Looks like you're ready to travel the world. :-) Nice mods. Ride safe Noah! Sent from my SAMSUNG Galaxy Skyrocket using Tapatalk 2

08-01-2012, 07:45 PM	#402
Honkey Cat Studly Adventurer Joined: May 2011 Oddometer: 648	Rtw awesome, can't wait to travel vicariously thru your travels. Keep it pinned. __________________ My favorite philosopher is Cha Ching !

08-01-2012, 07:59 PM	#403
J-Dub Combat Commuter Joined: Dec 2004 Location: High Desert, So Cal, USA Oddometer: 224	Have a great trip! Man, this is my dream ride! Can't wait to see what happens next! Good luck! __________________ Jason 2010 Ural Gear-Up (OD Green) 2004 BMW R1150GS 1965 Triumph TR-6 S/R

08-01-2012, 11:47 PM	#404
fastlane1 Catching up with my past Joined: May 2009 Location: North Vancouver - ex Jo'burg, SA Oddometer: 71	Moving East - Go well Noah! Travel safely Noah - I enjoyed the riding with you in British Columbia! Enjoy Europe Lane

08-02-2012, 11:08 AM	#405
moto rrad ADV n00b Joined: Jul 2012 Location: German land Oddometer: 33	Lookin good Noah! I've been following you're progress and finallllllly signed up to get my word in. I'm from Victoria, but now living in Muenster, Germany.. I think you are heading my way soon? Muenster is North West Deutschland, strait across the border from Amsterdam basically. Anywho, if you find yourself in the area, there is a spare room with a couch which you are welcome to. I can also point you in the direction of some curvy roads :) all the best, Stu

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