Forum: Orange Crush
11-26-2012, 07:55 AM
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Replies: 34
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990 Adv. wheel conversion
Thanks for this info. Have been thinking about doing this on my ' 07. May also look at trading up to a left over 2012 and converting the wheels. Aside from putting out less $$$$, I'm not sure I need...
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Forum: Equipment
12-05-2010, 05:21 AM
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Replies: 45
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Cold weather gear
I think you've got a lot of good suggestions. Here's a few more.
Think about investing in heated gloves at least. The hook up is rather simple...wired directly off the battery. Leave the plug hang...
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Forum: Orange Crush
12-04-2010, 08:48 AM
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Replies: 17
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990 adventure won't start not battery
I agree with bc, get an optimate charger and keep it on. On my 07-990 I have to keep it on whenever I park it in the garage for an extended length of time.
I think eventually I'm looking at battery...
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Forum: Orange Crush
12-04-2010, 08:21 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,442
Tires
Well I just checked the Pirelli site to see if the Scorpion Trail model used on the Multistrada 1200 fit the 990. It said that they didn't make the size needed to fit the 990. If other brands gave...
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Forum: Orange Crush
12-03-2010, 07:36 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,442
Tires
Tires for the 950/990 adventure are going to be pretty limited. On the '04 that I had, I put a pair of Avons Venoms on for a while. They were a street tire not a dual sport tire, though. On a...
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Forum: Orange Crush
11-26-2010, 09:59 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,272
990lemon?
I agree, this should not be happening with a new bike!
Contact the dealer to make sure you have the correct name of the ktm service rep. Document everything you do. Don't be afraid to mention that...
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Forum: Orange Crush
11-26-2010, 09:23 PM
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Replies: 15
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smt or adv?
Had an 04 Adventure and currently have an 07 Adventure & 07 Superduke.
I haven't ridden the smt but would imagine it to be more like the sd in that it is lower and has smaller diameter wheels than...
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Forum: Orange Crush
11-26-2010, 08:42 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 5,939
Adventure jacket and pants
I got the ktm adventure jacket a few years ago and still wear it a lot.Especially when the weather gets nasty. It has zip out quilted and rain liners. Also pads in shoulders, arms, and back. The...
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Forum: Orange Crush
11-26-2010, 08:14 PM
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Replies: 1,536
Views: 370,461
Windscreen woes
Get the touring windscreen from ktm. I'm 6'3" and it made difference. I rarely wear the XD. I go back and forth with a shoei or arai full faced.
Touratech offers an extension for the 950/990 Adv's...
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Forum: Road warriors
11-26-2010, 07:29 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 3,321
Your superduke
You will enjoy your SD the more you ride it. I also have an 07 and here are some things I've learned.....
The oil sight tube split at the top causing a leak. New one costs about $20. Make sure you...
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