If only it was KTM orange it might have stood out a bit more.
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Measure the bolts you take out and how much longer the ones with the cover needs to be... also don't forget the washers, it makes a difference
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I think it is technically illegal to use on the road.
Start with what is recommended for your bike, then adjust from there, I find the standard 36/42 far too hard and will usually run around 32/38.
Personally I’d look elsewhere, I doubt it’d be that different.
How about an H2?
All done in 10 minutes and everything fitted as it should...
I swear every time you post pics of that beautiful bike my Oled screen gets about a week's worth of burn in
This.
My S1000R is pretty harsh on the roads I gravitate towards, as my weight is probably on the lighter side for the springs, and even the DDC doesn't help. I dropped the front to 33 and rear to 37, and it made a noticeable difference
Take one for a spin if you can - see what the addition of the shift cam engine will do
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I've ridden up and down the A30 a few times but not often, got 260 miles on it now
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CBT day…went well for me, not so well for my daughter, she made it all the way to the road drive part but messed up the u-turn. She’s not been put off and being Autistic as well she was very over stimulated by that point in the day. It also didn’t start great for her having to switch to an automatic as she was to short legged for the manuals at the school.
Needless to say she’s taken it in her stride and we are already planning the next steps to get her up to speed.
Needless to say she’s taken it in her stride and we are already planning the next steps to get her up to speed.
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yeah it's a lot to take in, everything on geared bike, I was getting over whelmed and went onto 50cc scooter.
Guess U turn on manual can be tricky as you have to have clutch/throttle control as you turn bars, if you jolt forward or stall in u turn that's not good.
Good to hear.
Just to say, don't worry too much about leg length, longer term. I used to worry with 30 inch legs but the best trail rider I know is about 5ft tall and rode everything I did across some fun Portuguese trails on a GS.
Plus being light makes every bike a bit faster
Guy I know is a tad under 5ft. He can't sit on a sports bike with his feet remotely near the floor but **** me can he ride one!Just to say, don't worry too much about leg length, longer term. I used to worry with 30 inch legs but the best trail rider I know is about 5ft tall and rode everything I did across some fun Portuguese trails on a GS.
Plus being light makes every bike a bit faster
I envy how fast every bike must feel for him. He only weighs about 50kg. I was heavier than that when I was 12! Lucky *******.Yeah I watched that earlier and it sounds like a good shout for road and track. I saw 44teeth Al in that video too so I look forward to his review.
Just need to make garage/wallet space!
KTM are really making a point with that bike, and I'm all for it. They've basically flung everything including the kitchen sink at it, and at a reasonable price too. I also love the fact that they basically held a journo cup on the launch, allowing them to race each other on their machines. It's very evident what KTM are trying to achieve and I'm absolutely all for it. I might even consider one when they start hitting the used market. Might even be an option for @Captain.
Also random musings is realising how impractical motorcycles are. I stopped at Sainsbury's on the way home the other day like I often do, and then clicked that I had no storage, so rather than my usual massive haul like I do on my scooter, I got home with a bag of coffee stuffed in my jacket
Also my phone mount doesn't fit this bike, and there's no charging socket (as to be expected from a bike that was built when we were using 486s).
Gonna hafta mod it a bit with some creature comforts I think.
Also random musings is realising how impractical motorcycles are. I stopped at Sainsbury's on the way home the other day like I often do, and then clicked that I had no storage, so rather than my usual massive haul like I do on my scooter, I got home with a bag of coffee stuffed in my jacket
Also my phone mount doesn't fit this bike, and there's no charging socket (as to be expected from a bike that was built when we were using 486s).
Gonna hafta mod it a bit with some creature comforts I think.
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KTM are really making a point with that bike, and I'm all for it. They've basically flung everything including the kitchen sink at it, and at a reasonable price too. I also love the fact that they basically held a journo cup on the launch, allowing them to race each other on their machines. It's very evident what KTM are trying to achieve and I'm absolutely all for it. I might even consider one when they start hitting the used market. Might even be an option for @Captain.
Also random musings is realising how impractical motorcycles are. I stopped at Sainsbury's on the way home the other day like I often do, and then clicked that I had no storage, so rather than my usual massive haul like I do on my scooter, I got home with a bag of coffee stuffed in my jacket
Also my phone mount doesn't fit this bike, and there's no charging socket (as to be expected from a bike that was built when we were using 486s).
Gonna hafta mod it a bit with some creature comforts I think.
I had to get a 4m x 1.5 x 18mm board of plywood, 8 x 45cm flagstone, 8 x bags of 20kg pebbles.
No way to fit that on motorbike or pushbike.