KTM990 throttle snatch?

[dino3310]

Thanks for the feedback guys, it's all appreciated....time to buy some tyres and fiddle with stuff it seems!



For my sins I am commited to one bike to do everything (except trail rides) so will need to make the 990 my sports bike and adventure bike, it does the sports bit ok but I need to practice the off road part of the adventure biking a bit more and get it set up so I can extract some of the performance its capable of.
DJ, thanks for the link, I will have a look at that tonight.

Oh well it looks as if I will just have to suffer through the trials of spending time and money on the bike!

i know the feeling mate, its certainly a big change from throwing the smaller DR's around but ya gotta love those extra pony's on the road.
with all this extra size and weight i'm certianly learning some respect in regards to bike set up.had quite a few butt clenching moments on the metal,
but injoying every moment, still miss the little fun bike though.
are you on for Cary's coro ride?

[Crisis management]

Tyres....well they don't last forever so its no issue to change at the next new fitment is it?( Take the advice of one V. Rossi.....fit something you REALLY like and trust to the front.....and something round and black to the back!!).

TKC80 going on the front as soon as Cycletreads get one in! Be interested in your take on the touring screen I have the Cee Bailey (BIG screen!! have a look at my profile pic) which I took off as I still got buffeting and have been using stock until now. I'm going to look at cutting it well down and see if I can get my head into some clear air that way. Experiments start next week with lumps of cardboard....just after the secondaries removal.

i know the feeling mate, its certainly a big change from throwing the smaller DR's around ........
are you on for Cary's coro ride?

It certainly is a learning curve, I sometimes wonder why I don't just stick with what I know, the upside is that 160 plus on the gravel is very comfortable and I can hit 500kms without really getting knackered.
I just need to work out how to punt it fast enough around corners to keep up with everyone else.

Coro ride? I'm not going for the weekend but might do saturday as long as I can spare the time around here.

[ducatijim]

TKC80 going on the front as soon as Cycletreads get one in!Another good reason to use Michelin: they are popular and AVAILABLE when you want them!! Be interested in your take on the touring screen I have the Cee Bailey (BIG screen!! have a look at my profile pic) which I took off as I still got buffeting and have been using stock until now.I think that thing is just too BUSY....what with an xtra wing thing and the HUGE lip......! I'm going to look at cutting it well down and see if I can get my head into some clear air that way. Experiments start next week with lumps of cardboard....just after the secondaries removal.


It certainly is a learning curve, I sometimes wonder why I don't just stick with what I know, the upside is that 160 plus on the gravelIs this wise oh great one? Mr farmer on his old 28,with 8 huntaways, rounding that slight rising bend ahead may not share your BRIEF enjoyment of the afternoon? is very comfortable and I can hit 500kms without really getting knackered.The well set up DR is a comfortable mount well toward 1000km/day....and more relaxing to ride off the seal....very little 'muscling' required to go where you want!
I just need to work out how to punt it fast enough around corners to keep up with everyone else.This is not the best criteria on which to base ones riding Iain.
Coro ride? I'm not going for the weekend but might do saturday as long as I can spare the time around here.

[COLOR="Black"]We should get together some time and have a good 'thrash out' Iain!!!( verbally I mean!!)[/COLOR]

[Crisis management]

Settle Jamie, I appreciate your words of warning but I only ride to suit the conditions / visibility and I always ride my own ride, there's always someone faster and slower than me.

The dumb stuff I save for the trail bike!

[buzzard]

Its great to have more 990 owners on the forums.

AMPS have sorted some of the tuning but i think it will be for a trip to Triple X moto. Even though I dont really have a problem with the throttle snatch I may get on and give it a shot after what you guys have said about it.

I too need more time offroad on it to be comfortable, but with two little kids that aint going to happen anytime soon. So for now it is a commuter with the realtively frequent out of town weekend trips.

You'll see me around auckland most days on the big grey 990.

Cheers

[Dazza]

God you Guys are a pack of whingers, I'm more than happy with the snatch that I've got to play with I'd be pissed if I didn't have any snatch

[Bass]

God you Guys are a pack of whingers, I'm more than happy with the snatch that I've got to play with I'd be pissed if I didn't have any snatch

Well, if that's it in your avatar, you must be easy to please.

[Dazza]

Well, if that's it in your avatar, you must be easy to please.

No it's not & no I'm not !

[Gremlin]

AMPS have sorted some of the tuning but i think it will be for a trip to Triple X moto. Even though I dont really have a problem with the throttle snatch I may get on and give it a shot after what you guys have said about it.

Triple X Moto also work closely with Brett Roberts, should Dyno Tuning be required, as he has the dyno, they have the software

[Digitdion]

I totally agree With a few things boys. To much whinging(ha Ha) and what a kick arse bike indeed. I have so much respect for the 990 indeed. I am taking it slowly and getting to know how best to ride it(talking about on the gravel and dirt). Am picking up the pace and starting to get her a tad loose.What a great machine

[Crisis management]

God you Guys are a pack of whingers, :

I know this is a pisstake but maybe this thread can be a useful local resource for 990/950 info rather than degenerate into penis waggling.
Reality is the 990 isn't perfect, there are a lot of improvements that can be made eg:
Fueling, including the bloody throttle snatch and secondary butterflys,
Fuel tanks & range (yeah right)
Screen design,
Suspension setup,
Seats and footpegs,
Bars & risers,
Tyre combinations.

How about we all admit the Kaboom is a bike not a mechanical marvel and like the KLR and DR will respond well to improvements to suit the individual.

Make this work for us rather than alienating each other with off the cuff comments.


Buzzard, if your anywhere near Hillsborough give me a yell if you want to compare notes on the 990 (I also need some undamaged anthracite body panels).......

Iain

[Dazza]

I know this is a pisstake
Iain

Fark your onto me. You hit it in the head, certainly a good source of info. I was out on my favourite twisties yesterday ( I know not on a Adventurer,but basicaly the same engine) riding it how it was supposed to be ridden & thinking a couple of times god this throttle is snacthy or is it just me being a rough bastard,(I know, not the same senario you guys are talking about), you certainly have to have your wits about you all the time. With 54000k's on both SD's combined, every time I go/come back home from a ride I'm think fuck I this machine

[dino3310]

a little of topic but shit, i had a looksey and a sit on the 950 enduro and fark i want one it felt sooooooo good, i couldn't take it for a ride cause i wouldn't wanna give it back and hopping on the DR just wouldnt be the same.
What an awesome bike.

[NordieBoy]

Combine throttle snatch with a stick shift then

[buzzard]

Crisis Management - I am based in the city but live in Howick. Happy to chat anytime.

My 990 is off the road at the moment as the oil/water pump shat itself and starting sucking radiator coolant into the engine. AMPS are currently waiting on parts.