Difference between revisions of "KTM Adventure"

Revision as of 21:05, 30 April 2014

Model Year Differences and an F'load of KTM info.
Youtube Michael Guy of MCN 990 Adventure review. Very pleased w/ it.
MCN 990 pages and personal reviews
MBike.com pages w/ the specs for the various years.
The Adventure S (2006-2010) is the more off-road oriented over the Adventure (2006-2010) and Adventure ABS (2007-2010).
ADVRider forum discussion on newer vs later models... take home is 2006-2008 had more issues than 2009 on.

Wings (shorty?) exhaust Wings direct from manufacturer.
Black Dog does the Remus. I'd like to tilt it down to increase clearance so I can do symetrical panniers.
Barret or
The Akro are still big and heavy compared to the others.
Arrow headers w/out CAT? ...pulling the CAT w/out remapping is a bad idea.
Thread on pulling SAS, not sure if it applies to the 1190.

Kickstand foot: Weld a bigger piece of stainless or something on. File/grind it down if too big.
Raise the front fender for mud clearance. Touratech makes something but might be worth fabricating own.
Helmet Locks
Tank Grip.
HighwayDirtBikes hand guards w/ mirrors.
GPS/Phone holder
cruise control retro-fit of some sort.

Dirttricks 45t rear sprocket $119
Rad mfg is supposedly coming out w/ a dirt oriented wheelset sometime in May. Email/call them.
Figure out tires.
- 1190 tire stuff on advrider.
- Burren Rider: Anatomy of ...
?Tubliss?
Rotors. ktmtwins options

advrider: which pannier for 1190?
Good comparison chart for some soft panniers
Enduristan Monsoon $249 from Black Dog, reviewd here.
Ortlieb Sidebags $215
Ortlieb Speedbags $240
Adventure Spec Magadan $590 (converted from pounds). Review
Kriega makes some stuff worth looking into but seems like they require a rack. [advrider thread]
Wolfman are nice but a little small. Still might be worth scoping.
Super Loop seem kinda clunky and expensive.
Some drybag info

CaribouCases made from Pelican cases.
- Caribou DoItYourselfKits
Twisted Throttle has a bunch of options. Seem a little more $$ than some places.
Globescouts look nice. advrider thread
Nomada Pro II Panniers advrider thread
Nomada Pro II Rack/Pannier system $1099.
Jesse's panniers also recommended but they're kinda heavy.
SW Motech rear rack ...down the page.

- LED headlight replacement $60 and 3000 lumen.
- BDCW Fork Light $420 3375 lumens.
  - Could probably get the same light ($200-250) and do my own mount and wiring.
- ADVmonster LED lighting has lots of options and nice looking stuff.
- BajaDesigns KTM LED products look nice as well.
Front Suspension Fiche

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 * Raise the front fender for mud clearance.  Touratech makes something but might be worth fabricating own.
 * [http://advdepot.com/universal-items/helmet-locks.html Helmet Locks]
-* Tank Grip.
+* [http://www.ktmtwins.com/techspec-universal-gripster-tank-kit Tank Grip.]
 * HighwayDirtBikes hand guards w/ mirrors.
 * GPS/Phone holder