New bike time (almost)

[Paladin]

So chris are you just considering the 690 Enduro or are you contemplating trying to get a new 690 Enduro R brought in for you?

[pampa]

There is a Kt 690 on Tme ex-demo that's cheaper than new ($15500) but almost new ... (still new BM would be cheaper and they're good bike with few things to address but still good)

cheers,
Pampa

[.chris]

So chris are you just considering the 690 Enduro or are you contemplating trying to get a new 690 Enduro R brought in for you?

Just looking at a 690 enduro, the R would be nice I guess but I am not that interested in paying RRP and ordering one in, let along having to wait.

There is a Kt 690 on Tme ex-demo that's cheaper than new ($15500) but almost new ... (still new BM would be cheaper and they're good bike with few things to address but still good)

I think that is the one I rode over the weekend.

What things would you put on the definite sort out list for the XChallenge?
On my list would be, the folding gear lever (to avoid your problem), some barkbusters/hand guards and the rear rack (just the small BMW one).

[pampa]

The main issue for me is clearly the gear lever,
My bike had when I bought it
1. Leo vince pipe (nice to have but expensive)
2. foam air filter (desired better power especially with the pipe),
3. barkbusters acerbis (nice to have)
4. rear bmw rack (nice to have)

I added
1. TT bar risers (a must for me cause I like standing) besides is relatively cheap US$20
2. TT large bashplate ... still doesn't cover clutch cover ... tried to buy the hepco but they didn't have in stock and long wait as well
3. TT rear disc fin (also cheap and has quite a few hits already so I guess was worth it ),
4. Michelin Baja knobbly tyres (I like knobblies feel more confortable off road and can do very scary things on tar )

I don't like to add anything that would make the bike heavier. Still can load it 25kg on the little rack using a dry bag and that was enough for me to camp an carry tools and spares (which I mainly didnt use )

Now my whish list is extensive of parts biikes that are not really required, and certainly not required for my skill level but I like 'em anyway , In no particular order
* http://www.emigracing.com/BMWX.htm
* excel rims
* TT faring

The air shock works well for me, of course I'm a n00b rider, same as front. The seat is fine have done over 700K on a day and the seat wasn't an issue the wind may be but any enduro like bike suffers from that.

Fuel efficiency is good around 220K with 9L, I added an extra can of fuel when I went to south Island to get over 300K (3.5L extra connected to main tank).


Cheers,
Pampa

Just looking at a 690 enduro, the R would be nice I guess but I am not that interested in paying RRP and ordering one in, let along having to wait.


I think that is the one I rode over the weekend.

What things would you put on the definite sort out list for the XChallenge?
On my list would be, the folding gear lever (to avoid your problem), some barkbusters/hand guards and the rear rack (just the small BMW one).

[.chris]

The main issue for me is clearly the gear lever,
My bike had when I bought it
1. Leo vince pipe (nice to have but expensive)
2. foam air filter (desired better power especially with the pipe),
3. barkbusters acerbis (nice to have)
4. rear bmw rack (nice to have)

I added
1. TT bar risers (a must for me cause I like standing) besides is relatively cheap US$20
2. TT large bashplate ... still doesn't cover clutch cover ... tried to buy the hepco but they didn't have in stock and long wait as well
3. TT rear disc fin (also cheap and has quite a few hits already so I guess was worth it ),
4. Michelin Baja knobbly tyres (I like knobblies feel more confortable off road and can do very scary things on tar )

Most of that I doubt I would find need to do, definately the barkbusters, but replacment pipes etc would not be high on my list.

Thanks heaps for the info, it is appreciated.

[Paladin]

c.h.r.i.s I'm joining you in the 650 ranks!

My '09 KLX250S now for sale on TradeMe:

clicky HERE

[Eddieb]

c.h.r.i.s I'm joining you in the 650 ranks!

My '09 KLX250S now for sale on TradeMe:

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...-207208182.htm

So where are the pics of the new one?

[Paladin]

So where are the pics of the new one?

Might be this one:

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...-206720712.htm

Going to see it tomorrow, roadtrip to Hastings!

[Eddieb]

Might be this one:

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...-206720712.htm

Going to see it tomorrow, roadtrip to Hastings!

Nice

This one would be good but a significant price difference. 2 years old and only $100 below the new price. http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...-206437159.htm

[Paladin]

Nice

This one would be good but a significant price difference. 2 years old and only $100 below the new price. http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...-206437159.htm

Yeah he's done pretty much most of the things you'd want but it's out of my price range at the moment!

[pampa]

Good one then

Might be this one:

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...-206720712.htm

Going to see it tomorrow, roadtrip to Hastings!

[Paladin]

Good one then

It looks the ticket, find out when I ride it tomorrow!

[pampa]

Good luck and let me know when we can trash it on Odlins road or maybe karapoti.

Sorry for hijack C.h.r.i.s

It looks the ticket, find out when I ride it tomorrow!

[Paladin]

Will do haha! I might need to get used to my DR650 BEFORE I head to Odlins or Karapoti!
Don't think c.h.r.i.s will mind the mini-hijack as his KLX is SOLD(lucky bugger!) Anyway i started a new thread on sale of my KLX out of courtesy to c.h.r.i.s.
(so stop posting on here, heehee. !)

Good luck and let me know when we can trash it on Odlins road or maybe karapoti.

Sorry for hijack C.h.r.i.s

[.chris]

No worries, a KLX for sale and guy buying a DR650 are pretty much on-topic anyway, both could be considered good options