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Forum: Orange Crush 04-09-2013, 02:38 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 609
Posted By DavidD
"And the obsession culminates with buying orange...

"And the obsession culminates with buying orange things that you don't know what to do with that you didn't really need but that you bought because they're orange."

Which is why I also have an...
Forum: Orange Crush 04-01-2013, 02:59 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,518
Posted By DavidD
Wot he said........... :thumb You can spend...

Wot he said........... :thumb

You can spend loads on these bikes, depending on your needs, tastes and budget. Do a search on here and there are loads of threads covering all manner of mods and...
Forum: Orange Crush 04-01-2013, 02:40 PM
Replies: 3,570
Views: 785,560
Posted By DavidD
I think you are going to have to wait a bit...

I think you are going to have to wait a bit longer for those sorts of ride reports. The few lucky guys that have the early new bike are only just getting them and still running them in. Plus the...
Forum: Orange Crush 03-28-2013, 02:33 PM
Replies: 3,570
Views: 785,560
Posted By DavidD
I live in the real world,...

I live in the real world, thanks..............where we are free to choose what we ride, where we ride and how we ride. I race as well, but I know when to race and know when to go steady.

There...
Forum: Orange Crush 03-28-2013, 02:00 PM
Replies: 3,570
Views: 785,560
Posted By DavidD
Am I on a KTM thread here?!? Or have some wierdy...

Am I on a KTM thread here?!? Or have some wierdy beardy BMW riders ventured from their Latte's and Starbucks to troll?!?

KTM's motto is "Ready to Race", their latest offering for this year...
Forum: Orange Crush 03-24-2013, 04:09 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,441
Posted By DavidD
I did try and part exchange it once, but as I...

I did try and part exchange it once, but as I said I taken it off road they offered me a terrible price, so have kept it. Maybe if I clean it up..................................
Forum: Orange Crush 03-21-2013, 02:44 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 599
Posted By DavidD
That brought out a smile after a long day. ...

That brought out a smile after a long day.

thanks
Forum: Orange Crush 03-18-2013, 04:12 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,796
Posted By DavidD
The other main reason is high speed stability,...

The other main reason is high speed stability, they will use the lower fender on the high speed stages.
Forum: Orange Crush 03-14-2013, 01:52 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 12,736
Posted By DavidD
Cos I don't want to look like everyone else!! ...

Cos I don't want to look like everyone else!!

I rode GS's before Ewan and Charley did their thing and that was fine.............................for awhile, then more and more wannabe Dakar riders...
Forum: Orange Crush 02-24-2013, 07:39 AM
Replies: 3,570
Views: 785,560
Posted By DavidD
I'm sure most people know, but KTM's are actually...

I'm sure most people know, but KTM's are actually Austrian - asking if they are German is a bit like asking a Canadian if they are American :roflNot sure who would be more upset - the Canook or the...
Forum: Racing 02-14-2013, 01:29 AM
Replies: 18,418
Views: 948,185
Posted By DavidD
That's a CAP Repeater - it's main use is to show...

That's a CAP Repeater - it's main use is to show a compass bearing. Sometimes, especially on the dunes you have no tracks or landmarks, so they give you a bearing to follow instead.

Top left is...
Forum: Thumpers 01-28-2013, 01:15 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,630
Posted By DavidD
Talented riders on great bikes - awesome :clap

Talented riders on great bikes - awesome :clap
Forum: Racing 01-17-2013, 03:21 PM
Replies: 18,418
Views: 948,185
Posted By DavidD
Yeah, if you can find your jeep, you can drive...

Yeah, if you can find your jeep, you can drive your jeep.....................:rofl
Forum: Orange Crush 01-17-2013, 03:01 PM
Replies: 3,570
Views: 785,560
Posted By DavidD
Yes, you are better off waiting for the 2014 year...

Yes, you are better off waiting for the 2014 year models........................................after we have identified all the bugs in the 2013 year models that we will be getting in Europe. They...
Forum: Orange Crush 01-14-2013, 12:08 PM
Replies: 3,570
Views: 785,560
Posted By DavidD
Maybe!! I took my 990 off road on Saturday...

Maybe!!

I took my 990 off road on Saturday and made the mistake of lending my bike to one of the group I was with, just so they could make a comparison to their own bike. A kilometer up the track...
Forum: Orange Crush 01-10-2013, 01:52 PM
Replies: 3,570
Views: 785,560
Posted By DavidD
Ha - who you callin' a 'Dakar keyboard...

Ha - who you callin' a 'Dakar keyboard commando'?!?

Oh...........................................I guess that's me :wave as I was a Royal Marine Commando, I raced in the last African Dakar in...
Forum: Racing 01-03-2013, 05:03 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,531
Posted By DavidD
Yes it was Rick - thanks for remembering. I...

Yes it was Rick - thanks for remembering.

I took my own bike, it was the same KTM 525 EXC with a Mecasystem rally conversion that I used in the last African Dakar in 2007. It was rebuilt by Patsy...
Forum: Racing 01-03-2013, 04:00 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,531
Posted By DavidD
Wot he said............... Plus spend some...

Wot he said...............

Plus spend some money on entering the Maroc Rally (that's Morocco in North Africa). http://rallyemaroc.npo.fr/?lang=en There is a healthy Quad entry as well as all the...
Forum: Ride reports 12-12-2012, 02:51 PM
Replies: 185
Views: 76,444
Posted By DavidD
Great photo's Joe - keep up the reports, it looks...

Great photo's Joe - keep up the reports, it looks like you are having a great trip :clap

I would be very interested in your views (though I know it is early into your trip) on the ridability of...
Forum: Orange Crush 12-08-2012, 11:27 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,186
Posted By DavidD
Got two, getting three

Got my 990R for the road and occasional fun off it (the road not the bike). Then I have the 350 EXC-F for racing and serious off-road stuff. Oh and a Moto Guzzi Griso (in orange of course) for when I...
Forum: Orange Crush 11-27-2012, 04:21 PM
Replies: 3,570
Views: 785,560
Posted By DavidD
The King is dead, long live the King!!

Well I have just seen and sat on the 1190R and the standard bikes at the UK show, I was hoping to get to Milan but unfortunately work got in the way :cry

Anyway as a fully committed 990 owner, (I...
Forum: Orange Crush 11-04-2012, 03:57 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 288
Posted By DavidD
Hi Ollie, I'm between Dorchester and...

Hi Ollie,

I'm between Dorchester and Sherborne, so not a million miles away, but I work away in London each week. Not sure how experienced a rider you are but if you want to take your bike...
Forum: Orange Crush 10-21-2012, 11:29 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,305
Posted By DavidD
Downtime on a 990? :scratch Only when you crash? ...

Downtime on a 990? :scratch Only when you crash?

I had a 2006 990S - I did 36,000 hard miles in 3 years and the only 'downtime' was when it got its regular service. Apart from tyres and one set...
Forum: Orange Crush 10-19-2012, 11:12 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 651
Posted By DavidD
In a word.......................YES, but you are...

In a word.......................YES, but you are asking the wrong people - we are all going to say that!! :rofl

Don't tell anyone, but I had two BMWs (I know, I know) - both GS 1150 Adv, before...
Forum: Orange Crush 10-10-2012, 04:02 PM
Replies: 3,570
Views: 785,560
Posted By DavidD
Hopefully you will get used to the new one and...

Hopefully you will get used to the new one and grow to like it cos the 990 will be no more :cry they have stopped making it and will sell what stock they have left. They are just making the new...
Forum: Orange Crush 10-10-2012, 08:24 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 769
Posted By DavidD
Righty tighty, lefty loosey

I have a 2009 990 R with 28,000 miles and my clutch has started slipping and the lower gears have been difficult to engage sometimes, so I took the clutch cover off to have a...
Forum: Orange Crush 10-10-2012, 08:12 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,014
Posted By DavidD
Well said - I could not agree more. The 990 is a...

Well said - I could not agree more. The 990 is a great bike wherever you ride it - I commute, tour, chase sportsbikes down on the twisties - love it. I like its pedigree/history and that its...
Forum: Orange Crush 10-10-2012, 07:58 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 841
Posted By DavidD
Agreed. Regardless of the sprockets you run the...

Agreed. Regardless of the sprockets you run the slack or play in the chain should be as per the manual. Too loose and it will do some damage and could get jammed which is a whole world of pain you...
Forum: Orange Crush 10-04-2012, 04:46 PM
Replies: 3,570
Views: 785,560
Posted By DavidD
Don't worry its ok I always fall off to the...

Don't worry its ok I always fall off to the left.........................but just in case I don't the luggage rack will save the Akra :evil

Case Carrier for Aluminium Cases

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Forum: Orange Crush 10-04-2012, 03:46 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 9,365
Posted By DavidD
Loving your bike collection, makes my three look...

Loving your bike collection, makes my three look small.

Looking to add to mine and get a sports bike soon
Forum: Orange Crush 10-04-2012, 09:12 AM
Replies: 3,570
Views: 785,560
Posted By DavidD
This is...

This is fun.......................................................if a little expensive:

http://www.ktm.com/gb/travel/1190-adventure-r-eu/powerparts-calculator.html

I got up to £16,424!!...
Forum: Orange Crush 09-26-2012, 12:30 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,073
Posted By DavidD
I have a 2009 990 R from new with 28,000 miles...

I have a 2009 990 R from new with 28,000 miles and to date have had no issues.

I just get it serviced every 4500 miles as per the schedule and replace the tyres as needed. The only additional...
Forum: Orange Crush 09-23-2012, 03:23 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,230
Posted By DavidD
Its not about the bike................

If proof was ever needed that the riders skill is everything, check this out:
...
Forum: Orange Crush 09-09-2012, 01:30 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,538
Posted By DavidD
I had a 2006 990S for three years and did 36,000...

I had a 2006 990S for three years and did 36,000 trouble free miles on it, all I did was get it serviced to the schedule (every 4500 miles) and replaced the tyres as required. It needed a new chain...
Forum: Orange Crush 09-07-2012, 03:16 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,611
Posted By DavidD
I had the Gobi panniers on my previous 990S but I...

I had the Gobi panniers on my previous 990S but I found them too wide, so for my current bike I got the Touratech/KTM panniers and these bolt straight on to the HB mounts - I have the 38 litre...
Forum: Orange Crush 09-07-2012, 02:54 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 458
Posted By DavidD
I have a black 990R with the usual orange frame,...

I have a black 990R with the usual orange frame, white panels and white front mud guard - the V5 says 'black'

Hope that helps
Forum: Orange Crush 09-06-2012, 07:14 AM
Replies: 178
Views: 24,094
Posted By DavidD
Great to hear and so pleased that you are back in...

Great to hear and so pleased that you are back in the saddle - best place to be. Nice that there is a happy ending...................................maybe its a new beginning :clap
Forum: Orange Crush 09-05-2012, 04:57 PM
Replies: 3,570
Views: 785,560
Posted By DavidD
Thanks Allawyn - 'HannibalD' thats really funny...

Thanks Allawyn - 'HannibalD' thats really funny :rofl

I'll see what I can do
Forum: Orange Crush 09-04-2012, 09:23 AM
Replies: 3,570
Views: 785,560
Posted By DavidD
Laugh The launch will be at the Milan show - this...

The launch will be at the Milan show - this November, http://www.eicma.it/en/ though KTM will also take a load of bike journo's somewhere else as well, so they can ride and no doubt trash a few of...
Forum: Orange Crush 06-23-2012, 01:48 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,135
Posted By DavidD
Its a fantastic bike, I only got it this week and...

Its a fantastic bike, I only got it this week and have just put 200 miles on it today.

It's the last of the 4V 1100cc version, in 2008 they changed it to an 8V 1200cc which has a bit more top end...
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