My KTM 690 Adventure

[Night Falcon]

good data Chris...can you recall how much you paid for a new rear rotor? I'm pretty sure mine is either at or below min spec but the KTM replacement is like $250.00

On the bright side...got my new summer shoes fitted today!!

[vegeman]

good data Chris...can you recall how much you paid for a new rear rotor? I'm pretty sure mine is either at or below min spec but the KTM replacement is like $250.00

On the bright side...got my new summer shoes fitted today!!

cheaper than the $580 for the front! :-)

I just laced up my new spare rear wheel today. I bought a genuine DID black dirtstar 18" rim with spokes from Rad Mfg so I have a complete unit. This means that I can have the option of which dual sport rear match the activity ie MT21 or E07 (when it arrives)

[.chris]

good data Chris...can you recall how much you paid for a new rear rotor? I'm pretty sure mine is either at or below min spec but the KTM replacement is like $250.00

On the bright side...got my new summer shoes fitted today!!

I got the KTM one (which is made by galfer), I think it was around $180 for a standard, or $200ish for the wavey ktm one (same as stock, so I went with that).

[Night Falcon]

Himmel da news 1190 adv

http://www.ktm.com/at/haendler-services.html

[Crim]

in english please,....,.,.

http://www.mcnews.com.au/NewsArchive..._Adventure.htm

[Night Falcon]

I didn't think the day would ever come but.....My 140/80/18 E07 finally arrived this morning! Have already fitted the K60 so will put it in my tyre rack next to a half worn T63 and a slick TKC80 until its required in approximately 7-8000 klm's. Apparantly there is going to be a price hike on the new stock of E07's but LMS sold it to me at the old price they had quoted so thumbs up to them

[Night Falcon]

Another KTM fopar to watch out for. The fan shroud & power pug rubbing holes in the radiator. There is a few Ideas for a fix on ADVrider but first I'll have to send the radiator off to the shop for some pluggin

[vegeman]

Another KTM fopar to watch out for. The fan shroud & power pug rubbing holes in the radiator. There is a few Ideas for a fix on ADVrider but first I'll have to send the radiator off to the shop for some pluggin

Thx for the heads up on this , as it's something that I'd never check....whenw did you find this one?

[vegeman]

Also, went for a ride overvthe rimutuksa and had a coffee at matinborough a few weeks ago. There were a few DR rider's out and one came up and asked how i was doing and was my bike still quicker than festy on his ape 550.... i didn't know him but was he introduced himself as eddieb - i laughed. It was really nice to meet people from the virtual world, and it really topped off my ride.

I've been pushing the exercise and physio and have been riding the mountain bike which has been brilliant for getting the knee going but lately, I've gone a bit hard and suffering. I want to ride the west coast safari ride in Jan

Last job for me on the bike is getting the front forks revavlved - still to harsh.

[Eddieb]

Also, went for a ride overvthe rimutuksa and had a coffee at matinborough a few weeks ago. There were a few DR rider's out and one came up and asked how i was doing and was my bike still quicker than festy on his ape 550.... i didn't know him but was he introduced himself as eddieb - i laughed. It was really nice to meet people from the virtual world, and it really topped off my ride.

you're welcome. we had a good ride out to Sutherlands hut.

[Night Falcon]

Thx for the heads up on this , as it's something that I'd never check....whenw did you find this one?

I only noticed it last weekend after giving the 690 a hose down. I spotted a whole lot of detergent coming from the radiator every time i put the hose on it. The location was right in front of the fan, so pulled it to bits yesdee and found the culpret. A quick google search and low and behold heaps of other 690's with the identical problem. I would definately check yours as it seems only a matter of time till they wear holes through the radiator. The fix is here FYI http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=753721. Plus great to hear your back on horse

Also, went for a ride overvthe rimutuksa and had a coffee at matinborough a few weeks ago. There were a few DR rider's out and one came up and asked how i was doing and was my bike still quicker than festy on his ape 550.... i didn't know him but was he introduced himself as eddieb - i laughed. It was really nice to meet people from the virtual world, and it really topped off my ride.

I've been pushing the exercise and physio and have been riding the mountain bike which has been brilliant for getting the knee going but lately, I've gone a bit hard and suffering. I want to ride the west coast safari ride in Jan

Last job for me on the bike is getting the front forks revavlved - still to harsh.

yup eddie's a long term inmate on KB and former KTM 950adv owner. (and former member of the KB broken limb club)

[vegeman]

yeah, it has been great to be less of veg...well physcailly. BUT, and its a big fucking but...I've been going a bit hard on the exercise to whip this kneee and muscles into shape and it let me know this morning. I was riding MTB to hospital/physio and the MTB has been great for the knee as it bends it wonderfully, yet I think it said...enough! and massive stabbing pains in the back of the knee...holy shit. Ended up riding home using one leg...I'm pissed off. I guess its the ol' preverbial adage of 2 steps forward one back.

bah!

I was hoping to be ready for Yamaha West Coast Safari, down south in Jan...but that is feeling very unlikely at the moment :-(

[Night Falcon]

yeah, it has been great to be less of veg...well physcailly. BUT, and its a big fucking but...I've been going a bit hard on the exercise to whip this kneee and muscles into shape and it let me know this morning. I was riding MTB to hospital/physio and the MTB has been great for the knee as it bends it wonderfully, yet I think it said...enough! and massive stabbing pains in the back of the knee...holy shit. Ended up riding home using one leg...I'm pissed off. I guess its the ol' preverbial adage of 2 steps forward one back.

bah!

I was hoping to be ready for Yamaha West Coast Safari, down south in Jan...but that is feeling very unlikely at the moment :-(

A lot of my recovery was exactly that..one limp forward three limps back BUT you will get there They don't call you a "patient" for nothing it seems!

[Night Falcon]

radiator all fixed and looking good as new! Now I just need to track down some rubber edging for the fan shroud for somewhere

[vegeman]

radiator all fixed and looking good as new! Now I just need to track down some rubber edging for the fan shroud for somewhere

You sure have been finding some of the less common issues whichnis great for us
I went and checked mine albeit briefly and ending up making a little spacer from aluminium tube that allowed the fan to sit a few mm away from the radiator so it wasn't touching. We will see if that affects the cooling as the unit sits so flush, it's probably creating pressure difference and possibly better airfkow but then again might cause no difference at all.

Thanks for posting