New bike time (almost)

[.chris]

Clocked up a few kms this weekend, so its all ready for its 1000km service on thursday.
Really getting the feel for the bike now and it feels good! Love the EFI EPT settings, I am running it in standard mode at the moment, soft felt just a bit too soft. And the advanced setting is pretty hard-out but I could see how it would work if you were racing. Its great having the options that is forsure.

I need to get it off road for a decent spell, thinking of hitting the sand-pit this weekend coming.

[Paladin]

Clocked up a few kms this weekend, so its all ready for its 1000km service on thursday.
Really getting the feel for the bike now and it feels good! Love the EFI EPT settings, I am running it in standard mode at the moment, soft felt just a bit too soft. And the advanced setting is pretty hard-out but I could see how it would work if you were racing. Its great having the options that is forsure.

I need to get it off road for a decent spell, thinking of hitting the sand-pit this weekend coming.

EFI EPT settings! Now you're just rubbing it in aren't you!!!!

REALLY glad you're falling in love with the bike!

Had a blast on the KLX out on our "gentle pootle" in the AKatarawa Forest today on the Pram Track(my first time in there!). I will actually miss the little bugger when it sells. It really does like it when I get my nana arse up off the seat and ride up on the pegs - much more control of the front end!

Lookin forward to your report on your first offroad jaunt on the new beast!

[pampa]

Hi congrats for the new bike. (I'm running the michelin combo u mentioned a few posts ago T63 front, Baja rear and they're pretty good for a n00b like me anyway)

cheers,
Pampa

[.chris]

Hi congrats for the new bike. (I'm running the michelin combo u mentioned a few posts ago T63 front, Baja rear and they're pretty good for a n00b like me anyway)

cheers,
Pampa

Cheers, I am very happy with my choice, glad I could actually come to a decision rather than flipping a coin. But either way, I think either bike I would be happy as a clam with.

Glad to hear you have that tire combo, just visually looked pretty good to me, I feel I am going to need something better than the Sahara 3's for the sand-pit/at the beach, and also for doing this Central Plateau ride next month.

[pampa]

I hve them for peace of mind, most cases are not really required. Clearly sand, and when wet muddy offroad is one time u may need them but in the other hand when is wet onroad the ones u have r likely better.

In the end I prefer the peace of mind offroad. For what I know and read TKC are the most road oriented knobbly and those michelin are bit more offroad ... (got reasonable duration so far) ... hopefully u'll get to try many ... that's what I'm doing ...

Cheers,
Pampa

Cheers, I am very happy with my choice, glad I could actually come to a decision rather than flipping a coin. But either way, I think either bike I would be happy as a clam with.

Glad to hear you have that tire combo, just visually looked pretty good to me, I feel I am going to need something better than the Sahara 3's for the sand-pit/at the beach, and also for doing this Central Plateau ride next month.

[.chris]

I hve them for peace of mind, most cases are not really required. Clearly sand, and when wet muddy offroad is one time u may need them but in the other hand when is wet onroad the ones u have r likely better.

In the end I prefer the peace of mind offroad. For what I know and read TKC are the most road oriented knobbly and those michelin are bit more offroad ... (got reasonable duration so far) ... hopefully u'll get to try many ... that's what I'm doing ...

Cheers,
Pampa

After having a ride on the beach last night I am quite impressed with the Sahara 3's, so far they pass the road/gravel/sand test which is going to be very high percentage of my rides. Just need to test the mud/clay

I am very impressed with how the bike handles the rough stuff so far, gave it a good hammering along a 4x4 track with a few whoop-de-doops, tail flailing all over the lane and it just begged to go faster, I get a feeling I am going to love this bike more and more the more I get used to it.

[Paladin]

......... I get a feeling I am going to love this bike more and more the more I get used to it.

That's gotta be a good feeling - exactly what you'd be hoping for!!! Well done mate!

[NordieBoy]

I get a feeling I am going to love this bike more and more the more I get used to it.

Oh yeah

The first lap of the laidback trailride on the DR was an arse clencher.
The 2nd and 3rd laps were at higher and higher speed/confidance/fun levels

[.chris]

Oh yeah

The first lap of the laidback trailride on the DR was an arse clencher.
The 2nd and 3rd laps were at higher and higher speed/confidance/fun levels

Yep everytime out I am feeling more and more confident.
I really do need to get some more onroad riding under my belt, I am pretty confident offroad but when it comes to this 100kph stuff I struggle a bit. But I guess most of that is just experience.

I want to get plenty of time in the saddle before this 42 traverse ride in April as I don't want to be that guy with the nice bike at the start who falls off 400 times and destroys it, ATGNI (all the gear and no idea) guy.

[Paladin]

Yeah you wouldn't wanna be the guy who leaves his new shiny 690E standing on soft sand with nothing solid under the kickstand!

That WAS classic mate!

Fair play to ya for posting the vid tho!

[Garry.W]

I don't want to be that guy with the nice bike at the start who falls off 400 times and destroys it, ATGNI (all the gear and no idea) guy.

We've all been there, don't sweat it. I used to guage the success (or otherwise) of a ride on how many indicators I came home with intact

Good choice in bike, look forward to see you in action on the 42nd Traverse.

I'd be keen to have a spin on a 690 Enduro, want a ride on the HP2?

[.chris]

We've all been there, don't sweat it. I used to guage the success (or otherwise) of a ride on how many indicators I came home with intact

Good choice in bike, look forward to see you in action on the 42nd Traverse.

I'd be keen to have a spin on a 690 Enduro, want a ride on the HP2?

Here I am saying about my lack of confidence and you offer to let me on your HP2, you sir are either crazy or just really want to take the enduro for a spin.

KLX 19hp
690 64hp
HP2 105hp
Seems like a natural progression to me.

[Garry.W]

you sir are either crazy or just really want to take the enduro for a spin

Maybe abit of both Offer is there.

[OV Lander]

You might want to consider the coast and availability of parts. Small items for my BM cost a fortune and are never in stock (but perhaps that is just Motorad???) - e.g. over $70 for some folded paper (air filter - no after markets were available in the country!), $50 for a sump plug, $65 for an oil pressure sensor...etc...

Have just invested in a big luxury Cruiser to coax my wife out on the road. Discounted the BMW1200LT for the above reasons, instead went for a Goldwing GL1800 and now can't keep my wife at home!

...Mind you, slinging 600kg of two up Goldwing around on a lightly graveled corner provides a new definition for Adventure Riding!

[.chris]

You might want to consider the coast and availability of parts. Small items for my BM cost a fortune and are never in stock (but perhaps that is just Motorad???) - e.g. over $70 for some folded paper (air filter - no after markets were available in the country!), $50 for a sump plug, $65 for an oil pressure sensor...etc...

Have just invested in a big luxury Cruiser to coax my wife out on the road. Discounted the BMW1200LT for the above reasons, instead went for a Goldwing GL1800 and now can't keep my wife at home!

...Mind you, slinging 600kg of two up Goldwing around on a lightly graveled corner provides a new definition for Adventure Riding!

Yeah the cost of parts/maintenance was a consideration, but the KTM stuff is hardly cheap, but you are right the BMW gear is pretty expensive.