My KTM 690 Adventure

[Night Falcon]

Bugger it was as I feared.... expensive.
Apparently one of the stator wires (negative I think) has burnt out, so that needs replacing and blow me down if the ktm oem part is no the cheapest option available (who would have guessed its cheaper than getting the current one re-wired). But shit me, usual ktm story, $170 USD part = $350nzd. *le sigh*

And of course comes ex austria, so could be flipping ages before it arrives.

Bad luck Chris. Maybe theres someone in here who has a contact in the states who you can use to forward one through KTM twins? Might not be cheaper but you will get it way quicker than KTM NZ can deliver it.

[clint640]

Bad luck Chris. Maybe theres someone in here who has a contact in the states who you can use to forward one through KTM twins? Might not be cheaper but you will get it way quicker than KTM NZ can deliver it.

Just use a shipping forwarder like comgateway or the NZ post one. You'd probably land it for about NZ$250. I always do the numbers on pricier stuff, especially if it's not stocked in NZ. The local KTM importer has the option of making some money off me, or none at all, frequently they choose to make none at all by pricing stupidly higher than the US.

Cheers
Clint

[nooles]

Bugger it was as I feared.... expensive.
Apparently one of the stator wires (negative I think) has burnt out, so that needs replacing and blow me down if the ktm oem part is no the cheapest option available (who would have guessed its cheaper than getting the current one re-wired). But shit me, usual ktm story, $170 USD part = $350nzd. *le sigh*

And of course comes ex austria, so could be flipping ages before it arrives.

Similar story Chris, the Adventure died on me back in late Nov and I took it down to Palmy to get rebuilt well its the end of Feb now and I just got her back, apparently the other side of the world is a long way away oh and expensive $3,267. But in saying that they have given me a 6 month warranty because I used genuine parts if anything was to go wrong they would replace the lot.

[Eddieb]

The local KTM importer has the option of making some money off me, or none at all, frequently they choose to make none at all by pricing stupidly higher than the US.

+ lots, though for me a big bugbear with KTM was the delivery timelines.

[Waihou Thumper]

Similar story Chris, the Adventure died on me back in late Nov and I took it down to Palmy to get rebuilt well its the end of Feb now and I just got her back, apparently the other side of the world is a long way away oh and expensive $3,267. But in saying that they have given me a 6 month warranty because I used genuine parts if anything was to go wrong they would replace the lot.

She owes you a bit then? Better behave out there...

[dino3310]

She owes you a bit then? Better behave out there...

naa man didnt you read "its under warranty"

cane the shit out of it nooles

[10bikekid]

Similar story Chris, the Adventure died on me back in late Nov and I took it down to Palmy to get rebuilt well its the end of Feb now and I just got her back, apparently the other side of the world is a long way away oh and expensive $3,267. But in saying that they have given me a 6 month warranty because I used genuine parts if anything was to go wrong they would replace the lot.

The Joys of KTM ownership, Dang why cant Honda make us something with Character (XR600s exempt Dino )

[Night Falcon]

The Joys of KTM ownership, Dang why cant Honda make us something with Character (XR600s exempt Dino )

Nice photo.

Finnally landed my GoPro on Monday so once I workout how it works I'll offically be in the movie business Dropped DR's & BMW's escape me now hehehe

[richyrich]

Bugger it was as I feared.... expensive.
Apparently one of the stator wires (negative I think) has burnt out, so that needs replacing and blow me down if the ktm oem part is no the cheapest option available (who would have guessed its cheaper than getting the current one re-wired). But shit me, usual ktm story, $170 USD part = $350nzd. *le sigh*

And of course comes ex austria, so could be flipping ages before it arrives.

pm me reguarding rewinding your stator,as i have contacts,that do that sort of shit.

[10bikekid]

Nice photo.

Finnally landed my GoPro on Monday so once I workout how it works I'll offically be in the movie business Dropped DR's & BMW's escape me now hehehe

Nice, Orange is the best colour to film

[Night Falcon]

Got myself a piece of adventure riding training equipment and its defineatley 3 bananas brilliant

[Night Falcon]

Some pics its an 08 Beta Rev3 250 Fun Machine!

[DR Girl]

LOL. I have a long way to go. You two look gooood.
So funny taking off standing up. I just wanted to sit down first but NO SEAT!! So funny
Using the clutch in 1st to slow me down to "nail" lol those cones was the secret. . . .

A FAB wee FUN bike Marty. Well done :-)

[Waipukbiker]

Awesome, got yourself a real fun toy there mate, You will have it nailed soon enough, Its been a loooong time since I was on a trials bike last so it was neat to get back one today, really enjoyed it.

[GPS MAN]

Good looking Toy!

I can't wait to have a go