My KTM 690 Adventure

[vegeman]

bummer indeed, surely it has to do with the sand and environemnt? a lot of your photos and locations show that you do seem to gravitate to the beach, so maybe that nasty shit gets in more that we appreciate???

but still a mega pain in the arse for sure, and you are lucky that no crankcase was damaged.

My idea to undo the nut, would use the remains of the chain to wrap around the remnance of that sprocket, and vice grip so that the mother focker don't turn...then the leverage it with your usual tool of choice.

Breaking chains is rare, maybe the 690 is producing too much power :-)

[Pikey]

Moved to correct place

[vegeman]

Hey,
So far, I'm loving the Heidenau rear. The wet weather performance was really good ie swamped highways...today I only had a little time, so I went over the rimutakas for a quick blast as I wanted open in up to see how well it tracked at speed. If you recall the MT21 front caused more speed wobbles, but it seems that it was caused by the rear. Now that I have new front pirelli MT21 for decent offroad tracking and rear K60 for dual sport...I think the combo is excellent.

I threw on my helmet cam to catch a minute or so of some quickish runs. got to 155 of the gravel, and 176 on the slab...straight and true

The akra map helps it pull to 8000 easy...

[Night Falcon]

bummer indeed, surely it has to do with the sand and environemnt? a lot of your photos and locations show that you do seem to gravitate to the beach, so maybe that nasty shit gets in more that we appreciate???

but still a mega pain in the arse for sure, and you are lucky that no crankcase was damaged.

My idea to undo the nut, would use the remains of the chain to wrap around the remnance of that sprocket, and vice grip so that the mother focker don't turn...then the leverage it with your usual tool of choice.

Breaking chains is rare, maybe the 690 is producing too much power :-)

Dunno whats casuing so many snappers but don't think its the sand, the chain gets looked after pretty well Will give her a thorough going over when the new chain & sprokets turn up, maybe an alignment problem with the sprockets, who knows? Have a mate with a rattle gun plus hes also a bike mechanic so hopefully we can spot any problems. On the bright side...atleast the weather has been stink for riding

[Taz]

That front sprocket looked like it was stuffed well before the chain let go?

[Night Falcon]

Hopefully have the 690 mobile again next week, have to wait for a rear sprocket to arrive. KTM don't have any chains in stock either so will be an RK aftermarket jobby (or wait 3+ weeks from KTM land ). Hopping to have her back together for the gizzy gravel ride in couple of weeks.

Has been hard work not being able to ride for 3 weeks though....honestly the last 12 months has been sooooo frustrating...either broken rider or broken bike, but mostly broken rider Lucky the dakar is on to keep the fire burning

[vegeman]

Hopefully have the 690 mobile again next week, have to wait for a rear sprocket to arrive. KTM don't have any chains in stock either so will be an RK aftermarket jobby (or wait 3+ weeks from KTM land ). Hopping to have her back together for the gizzy gravel ride in couple of weeks.

Has been hard work not being able to ride for 3 weeks though....honestly the last 12 months has been sooooo frustrating...either broken rider or broken bike, but mostly broken rider Lucky the dakar is on to keep the fire burning

yeah...it sure sounds like you have had a hard time. I felt the same with my previous XR...I think I broke or wore out everthing (on the bike) and lost all faith in it. I to broke chain so I know how you feel...as for the body, well...I've been lucky for a change.

Which ride you doing?...I'm going up for the east coast safari by Britten up Gisborne...next weekend.

Also...Santa bought me the new Klim Badlands Pro jacket ...so my gear now is all replaced http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xzAuu...yer_embedded#!

[Night Falcon]

Which ride you doing?...I'm going up for the east coast safari by Britten up Gisborne...next weekend.

Kiwipetes East Cape Adventure is the one I'm headed for...all going well that is!
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...12.-Who-s-keen

Also...Santa bought me the new Klim Badlands Pro jacket ...so my gear now is all replaced http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xzAuu...yer_embedded#!

Nice coat, the venting will come in handy...its bin pretty warm up this way for past few days! That bloke on the video reminded me of those old "mega memory" adds...those yanks sure can talk up a sale

[Night Falcon]

Well I got back from Gizzy today with the KTM in tow Refitted the 2nd new chain in two weeks, replaced the clutch control and and gave her a check over. I've trebble checked the chain tension which is set to the factory sag (from the 690 workshop manual). But I have to admit I feel like the nervous father of the bride who has maticulously planned and prepared his daughters wedding and can only hope the crazy uncle dosn't show up and ruin the reception

Thanks to Alison and Bob for looking after my broken bike for a week, you guys rock Oh and if your reading this Clint I owe you for one joining link...that link saved me a looooooong walk to civilization

[vegeman]

Well I got back from Gizzy today with the KTM in tow Refitted the 2nd new chain in two weeks, replaced the clutch control and and gave her a check over. I've trebble checked the chain tension which is set to the factory sag (from the 690 workshop manual). But I have to admit I feel like the nervous father of the bride who has maticulously planned and prepared his daughters wedding and can only hope the crazy uncle dosn't show up and ruin the reception

Thanks to Alison and Bob for looking after my broken bike for a week, you guys rock Oh and if your reading this Clint I owe you for one joining link...that link saved me a looooooong walk to civilization

WTF is happening with you an chains...am I reading this right. Did this one, come undone, more than fail? - I can see how you'd be nervous indeed.

I also got back from Gizzy as part of the Yamaha safari ride...great fun, the bike was excellent. One issue...which leads me to ask since you mentioned clutch...what clutch control? level, slave or master? (I'm going to order a sigutech new slave)...as I had clutch issues on my ride.

On my ride back up, I had the clutch start slipping under full power when over taking on the road...eek, I seriously thought I rooted the clutch...so instead of riding all the way home, I stayed at a mates place in napier and while thinking...I recall that the clutch wear causes fluid to rise in the master. Long story short, removed the master cylinder fuild cover and oil shot out...ah, that will be it. The clutch functioned without slipping BUT I now 'think' its worn. Have changed engine oil, and clutch fluid...and I think its notchy now (I know my brain is over-reacting) but it did wear, and I did ride it hard at times.

...also do you have a sprocket saver billet cover, instead of the plastic - after this many chains, you;d know if they are worth it.

V

[Night Falcon]

Hi Veg, Yes you are reading things right that is another snapped chain, anyway I'm sure there is a logical reason for it. Am ordering a clutch control protector from tourtech AU, cheaper than new control unit for sure! Bad news on ya clutch definately sounds like some worn plates.

After bleeding my clutch I noticed one of my tank bolts was loose which is a pain cos means removing the safari tank to get at it, but then disovered it had sheared in half so had to remove the rear end to get the other half of the bolt out, gave me agood opertunity to check her over, found the battery earth lead had worn 1/3 through, I not a superstitous person by any means but I'm starting to think I must have run over a black cat or 6

[vegeman]

Hi Veg, Yes you are reading things right that is another snapped chain, anyway I'm sure there is a logical reason for it. Am ordering a clutch control protector from tourtech AU, cheaper than new control unit for sure! Bad news on ya clutch definately sounds like some worn plates.

After bleeding my clutch I noticed one of my tank bolts was loose which is a pain cos means removing the safari tank to get at it, but then disovered it had sheared in half so had to remove the rear end to get the other half of the bolt out, gave me agood opertunity to check her over, found the battery earth lead had worn 1/3 through, I not a superstitous person by any means but I'm starting to think I must have run over a black cat or 6

Were you already running with the upgraded tank bolts>? or were they original? - I heard that these fail, so I'd already replaced top and bottom bolts. It didn't however stop the bolt shearing the welded nut off the frame tho. The Rally Raid bolt are a two step process. high tensile from the outside, and high tensile cap bolt from the inside (now I know why they do it that way, as the weld can't come off if its bolted right through)

My clutch seems to be ok, its not slipping and I can change ok and find nuetral at the lights...so lets just keep it going - 24,000K's now - and original chain, so god knows what the hell you are doing with your chain - very strange

[.chris]

Were you already running with the upgraded tank bolts>? or were they original? - I heard that these fail, so I'd already replaced top and bottom bolts. It didn't however stop the bolt shearing the welded nut off the frame tho. The Rally Raid bolt are a two step process. high tensile from the outside, and high tensile cap bolt from the inside (now I know why they do it that way, as the weld can't come off if its bolted right through)

My clutch seems to be ok, its not slipping and I can change ok and find nuetral at the lights...so lets just keep it going - 24,000K's now - and original chain, so god knows what the hell you are doing with your chain - very strange

I got about 24,000km out of my stock chain/sprockets, we must be doing something right
And I can't in all honesty say I looked after the chain very well.

Sure does suck breaking chains this often, maybe you need to carry a spare in your tool kit?

I have been trying to get out on my 690, but seem to struggle to get enough time to get anywhere fun. I have been doing a little commute on it during the week, which tearing up the rush hour traffic can sure be fun.
I have been thinking I might chuck the 6-Days nobblies on her and do a few trail rides. But then I need to switch em back for the commute, which means about $80 in tire switching alone, which makes for a expensive trail ride.

[dino3310]

I have been thinking I might chuck the 6-Days nobblies on her and do a few trail rides. But then I need to switch em back for the commute, which means about $80 in tire switching alone, which makes for a expensive trail ride.

or every sunday buy a six pack spend an hour in the shed and change them your self, would save ya $60 and turn ya into an ace tire changer on KB rides

[.chris]

or every sunday buy a six pack spend an hour in the shed and change them your self, would save ya $60 and turn ya into an ace tire changer on KB rides

I tried that once, (even sans the six pack) too over 2 hours to change the front my hands hurt like hell for days, and I pinched the tube and ended up taking it to cycletreads anyway.
But yeah, maybe I should have a crack at doing a rear tire.