KTM 990 - long term experience wanted

**AussieRik** · 13th July 2009, 22:02

That book looks ideal - we'll get one of those.

Now just got to convince the wife that a wee sojourn to NZ in early 2010 would be a great idea - but no dear "I wasn't planning on taking you"..... Maybe theres a nice warm spot we can park our other halves while we do some riding. Its not as much fun blasting up backroads with a pillion

**marks** · 13th July 2009, 22:03

Originally Posted by Eddieb

+1000 on that road.

its almost on the way back from the mmmm

**Eddieb** · 13th July 2009, 22:04

Originally Posted by marks

its almost on the way back from the mmmm

Which I'm not going on.

**Ruralman** · 13th July 2009, 22:06

Originally Posted by AussieRik

That book looks ideal - we'll get one of those.

Now just got to convince the wife that a wee sojourn to NZ in early 2010 would be a great idea - but no dear "I wasn't planning on taking you"..... Maybe theres a nice warm spot we can park our other halves while we do some riding. Its not as much fun blasting up backroads with a pillion

You should leave them at the Mapua Camping ground near Nelson

They should feel right at home there and have a really good tan by the time you get back

The Nelson area probably has the nicest climate in NZ and the highest sunshine hours plus plenty for them to do if they get bored at the motor camp

**AussieRik** · 13th July 2009, 22:08

Originally Posted by Ruralman

You should leave them at the Mapua Camping ground near Nelson

They should feel right at home there and have a really good tan by the time you get back

The Nelson area probably has the nicest climate in NZ and the highest sunshine hours plus plenty for them to do if they get bored at the motor camp

Why do I get the feeling that this is a bit of a set up ?????

**Eddieb** · 13th July 2009, 22:09

Hmm, an all over tan.

He's right about the sunshine.

**oldrider** · 13th July 2009, 22:13

Originally Posted by AussieRik

That book looks ideal - we'll get one of those.

Now just got to convince the wife that a wee sojourn to NZ in early 2010 would be a great idea - but no dear "I wasn't planning on taking you"..... Maybe theres a nice warm spot we can park our other halves while we do some riding. Its not as much fun blasting up backroads with a pillion

Why not, I take mine and shes no spring chicken!

Then again we don't blast too much these days I spose!

Nanas.

**AussieRik** · 13th July 2009, 22:20

Originally Posted by Eddieb

Hmm, an all over tan.

He's right about the sunshine.

HMMmmm - OK I think I get the picture - now that WOULD be a site to behold. I would say more but there is a chance that lovely wonderful women I am married to might just take a peek in here!! Mal's a widow so he can get off his arse and sign up and say whatever he wants!!!

I've had a couple of PM's from guys here - sorry the site won't let me reply as I haven't qualified yet or something.
Anyway if you send me an email rather than PM then I will be able to reply. Hey Ruralman could you send one as theres something I want to ask you
Cheers
Rik

**marks** · 13th July 2009, 22:22

Originally Posted by Eddieb

Which I'm not going on.

you are an ongoing disappointment to me

**Eddieb** · 13th July 2009, 22:27

Originally Posted by marks

you are an ongoing disappointment to me

There's a vague chance that may change but I'm not holding my breath. Work keeps getting in the way. Something I'm working on at the moment.

**oldrider** · 13th July 2009, 22:32

Something sinister was sheltering in my garage last night, something the colour of the setting sun!

It trembled and whimpered all night but the big blue Tiger comforted it and helped it to settle down and get some rest.

Tigers are so self confident and mature, nothing phases them!

Sorry: Pic of Ruralman's KTM 990 sitting in my garge with the Tiger, did not materialise! Dang it!

**Squiggles** · 13th July 2009, 23:00

Originally Posted by AussieRik

Maybe theres a nice warm spot we can park our other halves while we do some riding. Its not as much fun blasting up backroads with a pillion

Can she cook?

**advrider** · 13th July 2009, 23:11

I purchased my 950 adventure in April 2006. Currently it's done 38,000 and has never been to the bike shop, all servicing I have done myself. Oil changes done at the 7,500 km intervals as per the manual. Filters are easy to change. Valve shims done at 30,000, not difficult, the procedure is in the manual. I have ridden the 990 and it is not feel a lot different. I have replaced the cans with neptunes and have reduced the gearing by one on the front sprocket and two up on the rear. This is necessary as the standard gearing is way too high. Also disable the EPC system which gives much better throttle response in the low gears (and better wheelies). These are precision German engineered machines and should be good for 100,000km if properly maintained. One day it may get replaced with a 990 bu no reason to do it yet.

**Dazza** · 14th July 2009, 09:05

Originally Posted by advrider

I purchased my 950 adventure in April 2006. Currently it's done 38,000 and has never been to the bike shop, all servicing I have done myself. Oil changes done at the 7,500 km intervals as per the manual. Filters are easy to change. Valve shims done at 30,000, not difficult, the procedure is in the manual. I have ridden the 990 and it is not feel a lot different. I have replaced the cans with neptunes and have reduced the gearing by one on the front sprocket and two up on the rear. This is necessary as the standard gearing is way too high. Also disable the EPC system which gives much better throttle response in the low gears (and better wheelies). These are precision German engineered machines and should be good for 100,000km if properly maintained. One day it may get replaced with a 990 bu no reason to do it yet.

Don't want to split hairs, but --- they're Austrian not German

My last Super Duke had done 50,000k's from new by me when I traded her & the new one now has 18000k's in less than 12mths.Not an Adventurer I know but hey they're made by the same people & everytime I venture out on her it's an Adventure

**Oscar** · 14th July 2009, 09:19

Originally Posted by Dazza

Don't want to split hairs, but --- they're Austrian not German

My last Super Duke had done 50,000k's from new by me when I traded her & the new one now has 18000k's in less than 12mths.Not an Adventurer I know but hey they're made by the same people & everytime I venture out on her it's an Adventure

Ze Greater Reich will live again!!

Deutschland über alles!!!