Forum: Ride reports
03-19-2013, 03:25 PM
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Everything has been said already....
... but not yet from everyone ;-)
So let me add a big THANK YOU to all of you for taking the time and sharing your adventures with the rest of us. I'm sure Siberia will see quite a bit more...
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Forum: Ride reports
03-18-2013, 02:36 PM
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Replies: 146
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Mee too !
Was thinking the same, let me know when you go..... ;-) It ain't Siberia, but it's close (closer from where I live) and it's stunningly beautiful...
Gilga, thanks a lot for this report, it's...
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Forum: Ride reports
02-12-2013, 01:20 PM
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Replies: 259
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Great !
I look forward to learn how you managed on this long trip all by yourself... Doing such a trip solo takes some nerves, hats off.
Cheers,
FechFech
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Forum: Ride reports
02-11-2013, 12:57 PM
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I guess this depends on your definition of...
I guess this depends on your definition of "viable" ;-) There are quite a few videos on Youtube showing 4x4 vehicles on a trail on the east side of lake Baikal (the "110"). For example, this one:
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Forum: Ride reports
02-10-2013, 01:59 PM
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Replies: 52
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Outstanding !
Pate,
Thanks for sharing this with us. I only found this thread now, via a link from Walter Colebatch's et. al. Sibirsky Extreme 2012 report. Your trip is really impressive, as is the scenery on...
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Forum: Ride reports
01-31-2013, 01:10 PM
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Replies: 4,639
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Signaling system used by the Transsib ?
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8472/8364117973_760c3ef372_o.jpg
Walter,
The semaphore at the other side of the bridge shows a green light. Do you know what signaling system the transsib uses ?...
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Forum: Ride reports
01-28-2013, 02:41 PM
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Replies: 36
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Next Raid Passion Desert Maroc
The next instance of the "Raid Passion Desert Maroc" will be from April 29 to May 9, 2013, see:
http://www.sudexpe.com/raid-passion-desert-maroc.html
I'm aware that Morocco isn't exactly around...
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Forum: Thumpers
01-23-2013, 12:54 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 3,775
Next Morocco Raid...
This years "Raid Passion Desert Maroc" starts on April 28 in Ifrane in Morocco:
http://www.sudexpe.com/raid-passion-desert-maroc.html
I'm aware that Portland, Oregon isn't exactly around the...
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Forum: Thumpers
01-22-2013, 01:24 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 3,775
Happy 350 EXC-F Owner
I did this:
http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=794731
with my 350 EXC-F last year and couldn't have been happier with the bike. About 3'000 km in Morocco, and zero problems with the...
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Forum: Ride reports
12-16-2012, 12:51 PM
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Replies: 4,639
Views: 2,496,072
Direct route to parts
Hi Rod,
Did you consider the option to fly to Vienna and get the parts there ? It is about 300 km from Vienna to Mattighofen. Most guys working at KTM are bikers themselves, I'm sure they would...
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Forum: Thumpers
12-09-2012, 09:51 AM
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Replies: 2,204
Views: 641,500
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Forum: Thumpers
12-06-2012, 01:34 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 2,821
350 EXC is a good compromise
I did a 2500 km rally-raid on my EXC-F 350 in May this year:
http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=794731&highlight=raid+passion+desert
The bike worked flawlessly and I absolutely loved...
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Forum: Thumpers
12-02-2012, 01:17 PM
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Replies: 300
Views: 70,758
A reason to upgrade...
Thanks, that's what I wanted to hear :-) I guess it's upgrade time soon...
A few pictures of my current (soon to be old) bike:
Ready for a rally-raid in Morocco:...
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Forum: Thumpers
12-02-2012, 08:38 AM
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Replies: 300
Views: 70,758
Steering lock improvement on the '12 model ?
Hi Skinny,
How much better is the steering lock on the '12 model over the '08 model ? I have a '09 model which I like a lot, except for the steering lock (or rather, the lack of it, it has a...
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Forum: Orange Crush
09-20-2012, 10:12 AM
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Replies: 3,202
Views: 709,707
1190 Adventure (non "R" model)
... and the "standard" model, with 19/17 inch wheels:
http://www.motorradonline.de/sixcms/media.php/11/thumbnails/1190Adventure_2013_Orange_90°.jpg.1962639.jpg
Claimed weight is 230kg for the...
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Forum: Orange Crush
09-20-2012, 10:06 AM
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Replies: 3,202
Views: 709,707
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Forum: Orange Crush
09-03-2012, 01:42 PM
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Replies: 3,202
Views: 709,707
More pictures of the 1190 Adventure
More pictures here:
http://www.motorradonline.de/motorraeder/fotos-der-motorrad-neuheiten-2013-erlkoenige-prototypen-und-mehr/418665?#22
An yes, it's no replacement for the SE-R. It's a...
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Forum: Thumpers
09-01-2012, 09:53 AM
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Replies: 2,204
Views: 641,500
What fairing ?
Hi KoToM,
Cool looking bike ! What fairing is this ? I guess it's the one from Meca'System, right ? If so, how does it fit with the Rally-Raid tanks ?
Cheers,
FechFech
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Forum: Orange Crush
09-01-2012, 04:04 AM
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Replies: 3,202
Views: 709,707
1190 Adventure Ride Report
Hi,
German motorcycle magazin "Motorrad" has another ride report of the new KTM Adventure, this time of the "standard" model (1190 Adventure, without the "R"). The specs are:
- Same Engine as...
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Forum: Orange Crush
08-18-2012, 06:08 AM
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Replies: 3,202
Views: 709,707
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Forum: Orange Crush
08-18-2012, 05:58 AM
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Replies: 3,202
Views: 709,707
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Forum: Orange Crush
08-18-2012, 03:06 AM
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Replies: 3,202
Views: 709,707
Tech Specs and Ride Impressions
I read the article in the (print edition) of "Motorrad" magazine in the meantime (teaser here: http://www.motorradonline.de/artikelvorschau/fahrbericht-ktm-1190-adventure-r/421395).
Tech Specs of...
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Forum: Orange Crush
08-16-2012, 09:04 AM
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Replies: 3,202
Views: 709,707
KTM 1190 Adventure R - first ride report
FYI, the current issue of German motorcycle magazin "Motorrad" has a ride report of the 2013 Adventure 1190 R. See http://www.motorradonline.de/motorrad/motorrad-2012-18/421421. Happy Reading (in...
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Forum: Thumpers
07-15-2012, 07:00 AM
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Replies: 382
Views: 56,221
This depends...
Vladg,
I used 14 / 50 gearing on my 350 EXC-F for a roadbook rally in Morocco. Topspeed of the bike was about 140 km/h. What is a "comfortable" cruising speed depends. I had no wind protection on...
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Forum: Thumpers
07-14-2012, 06:38 AM
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Replies: 382
Views: 56,221
Kept my 690E and got an EXC-F 350
I totally agree with CT DUAL-SPORT. I bought a 690E in 2009, which I still have. The 690E is perfect for for mixed tarmac / dirtroad riding. I used the 690E for a roadbook rally in Morocco in April...
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Forum: Ride reports
07-13-2012, 02:50 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 7,876
Some final thoughts...
So, for whom is this rally-raid ?
If your top three priorities are
1) ride,
2) ride, and
3) ride,
then the Raid Passion Desert Maroc is for you. If your priority is to spend as much time...
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Forum: Ride reports
07-13-2012, 02:23 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 7,876
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Forum: Thumpers
07-13-2012, 01:47 PM
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Replies: 382
Views: 56,221
2500 km Roadbook Rally on EXC-F 350 in Morocco
Hi,
I posted earlier in this thread on a 2'500 km roadbook rally I did on my 350 EXC-F in Morocco. In the meantime I wrote a ride report with more details on the trip and how the bike performed....
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Forum: Ride reports
07-08-2012, 02:34 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 7,876
Stage 9 / Midelt to Midelt (May 6, 2012 / 241 km)
Todays stage starts and ends at the Hotel "Taddart" in Midelt. The first part of the stage leads through the Cirque de Jaffar, the second part to Aouli, an old mining town in the mountains west of...
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Forum: Ride reports
07-02-2012, 01:30 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 7,876
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Forum: Day Trippin'
06-29-2012, 03:17 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,228
Thanks !
Fantastic pictures, thanks for sharing ! I have never been to South America, I wish I could ride in the Atacama desert some time...
FechFech
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KTM 990 SMT - for...
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Forum: Ride reports
06-29-2012, 03:10 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 7,876
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Forum: Orange Crush
06-28-2012, 01:31 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 2,322
Ktm 1680 esmt
I solved the 690E vs. 990 Adv question with a 1680 ESMT: 690E + 990SMT = 1680ESMT :D
The 1680ESMT beats the 990 Adv on the road and on dirt. Since I haven't figured out yet how to morph one into...
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Forum: Ride reports
06-16-2012, 02:52 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 7,876
Stage 7 / Merzouga Dunes (May 4, 2012 / 139 km)
Todays stage leads to Merzouga and then into the dunes of Erg Chebbi. Start and finish are in Erfoud. Erg Chebbi is a small area of sand dunes, about 20 by 8 kilometers. Because it is easily...
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Forum: Ride reports
06-13-2012, 01:51 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 7,876
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Forum: Thumpers
06-08-2012, 01:42 PM
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Replies: 2,204
Views: 641,500
John,
The 690E did work very well, it ran...
John,
The 690E did work very well, it ran for 2'500 km in Morocco without an issue. However, it was too heavy for me, especially in sand. I had a hard time to pick it up after dropping it a few...
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Forum: Ride reports
06-06-2012, 02:32 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 7,876
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Forum: Ride reports
06-05-2012, 02:19 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 7,876
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Forum: Thumpers
06-04-2012, 12:37 PM
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Replies: 52
Views: 4,030
.... and that's the one I used:
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.... and that's the one I used:
http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/2/29/392/5410/ITEM/Michelin-Desert-Rear-Tire.aspx
FechFech
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Current arsenal:
- KTM 990 SMT...
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Forum: Thumpers
06-04-2012, 12:04 PM
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Replies: 52
Views: 4,030
Michelin Desert
The Michelin "Desert" is almost indestructible, most Dakar racers use Deserts. I had a new set on my KTM 690E and rode them 2'500 in Morocco (15% tarmac, rest offroad, mostly on rocky pistes). After...
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