Renting a KTM 990 for desert trip. Looking for advice.

DAAANG · 11-29-2012, 10:35 PM

Hey guys,

Im going on a trip thru the desert in two weeks on a rented 2010 990. I ride two Hondas back home, 450x/250r, and Im wondering what sort of things to be careful of and keep my eye on?

What basic tools would you recommend? This will be my first trip on a KTM so Im looking for some general advice on the bike.

schaffer40 · 11-30-2012, 12:00 AM

Your rental agreement does not include a phone number to call if the vehicle breaks down? Where the hell are you at??

DAAANG · 11-30-2012, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by schaffer40

Your rental agreement does not include a phone number to call if the vehicle breaks down? Where the hell are you at??

Yeah, but were goona be out in the middle of no where. Plus Id rather fix most things myself.

Im just curious as to what small quirks the bike might have.

DAAANG · 11-30-2012, 08:38 AM

139 views and 1 reply asking if i have road side assistance lol.

Guess Im not getting many answers here.

invisible monster · 11-30-2012, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by DAAANG

139 views and 1 reply asking if i have road side assistance lol.

Guess Im not getting many answers here.

You posted this in the Thumpers section. You will probably have better luck in Orange Crush which is where all the KTM 990 peeps hang out...

DAAANG · 11-30-2012, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by invisible monster

You posted this in the Thumpers section. You will probably have better luck in Orange Crush which is where all the KTM 990 peeps hang out...

Im an idiot

invisible monster · 11-30-2012, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by DAAANG

Im an idiot

Hipster · 11-30-2012, 09:43 AM

The 990 is about 200 lbs heavier then your other bikes so you'll have to keep momentum through soft sand or you'll sink quickly. You should be able to make most road side type repairs with the stock tool kit but, bring along 3 tire irons if you need to repair a rear flat. Other than that, have fun.

MORT666 · 11-30-2012, 09:48 AM

Look at the other guys bikes smaller ccs, 990 a bit heavy if stuck 225kg without kit.

11-29-2012, 10:35 PM	#1
DAAANG ^OP LambBoyFilms@YouTube Joined: Feb 2011 Location: The Batcave... Guess that makes me Robin Oddometer: 1,292	Renting a KTM 990 for desert trip. Looking for advice. Hey guys, Im going on a trip thru the desert in two weeks on a rented 2010 990. I ride two Hondas back home, 450x/250r, and Im wondering what sort of things to be careful of and keep my eye on? What basic tools would you recommend? This will be my first trip on a KTM so Im looking for some general advice on the bike. __________________ '05 CRF450X DAAANG '06 CRF250R LILDNG '12 NC700X OHDANG *Warning:Riding with me may result in you starring in your own crash video. www.facebook.com/cycleworldvirginiabeach

11-30-2012, 12:00 AM	#2
schaffer40 I look lived in..... Joined: May 2009 Location: Rowland Heights Ca. Oddometer: 277	Your rental agreement does not include a phone number to call if the vehicle breaks down? Where the hell are you at?? __________________ The massive Raider Nation is beyond doubt the sleaziest and rudest and most sinister mob of thugs and wackos ever assembled. Hunter S. Thompson Punk Rock Changed My Life- The Minutemen

11-30-2012, 08:38 AM	#4
DAAANG ^OP LambBoyFilms@YouTube Joined: Feb 2011 Location: The Batcave... Guess that makes me Robin Oddometer: 1,292	139 views and 1 reply asking if i have road side assistance lol. Guess Im not getting many answers here. __________________ '05 CRF450X DAAANG '06 CRF250R LILDNG '12 NC700X OHDANG *Warning:Riding with me may result in you starring in your own crash video. www.facebook.com/cycleworldvirginiabeach

11-30-2012, 09:43 AM	#8
Hipster Beastly Adventurer Joined: Aug 2004 Location: Mpls, Mn. Oddometer: 1,455	The 990 is about 200 lbs heavier then your other bikes so you'll have to keep momentum through soft sand or you'll sink quickly. You should be able to make most road side type repairs with the stock tool kit but, bring along 3 tire irons if you need to repair a rear flat. Other than that, have fun. __________________ 2008 KTM 990 Adv & 2007 KTM 640 Adv

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11-30-2012, 09:48 AM	#9
MORT666 Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Aug 2009 Location: U.K Oddometer: 199	Look at the other guys bikes smaller ccs, 990 a bit heavy if stuck 225kg without kit.