KTM 690E - All Things Suspension Related - Page 3

crankshaft · 01-03-2011, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Country Doc

I had my 450EXC resprung and setup by the guys at KTMWorld when I was riding at Highland Park prior to the last Sandblast. They _really_ seem to know their stuff, and there's a huge trail network right at the shop for testing suspension.

It might be worth dropping in there, Aaron, particularly if you happen upon a 690 before Sandblast, as it's only a few hours west.

At least you can test/ride on trails, singletrack, fireroad, and two different MX tracks to get the setup you want, and stay overnight in their cabins if necessary.

dc

I was actually thinking of you guys when I posted that. I had no idea it was KTM world though.

Country Doc · 01-03-2011, 04:23 PM

Yup, the shop is right on site. It's a fun place to ride, and they are a very, very well stocked department and were generally nice and helpful. I remember they had lots of good prices on their bikes also - they also might have a line on a 690E/R.

dc

edit: Here's a clip of us test-riding suspension on their MX track.

Good times. It felt a lot higher than it looks!

http://gallery.me.com/decurran#100017/MVI_1156

LukasM · 01-04-2011, 01:15 AM

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Originally Posted by JNRobert

Me neither. But I have to assume that the forks and shock are based on standard WP stuff. The fork swap seems to be fairly straight forward it's the longer shock that's a question for me. The PDS stuff is obviously not going to work with the 690 linkage. So, what are they using?

I'm afraid you assumed wrong, they are not. Forks are 52mm WPs which run about $2.5k by themselves, and then you need the special triple clamps for another $1.5k. The rear of the rally is indeed a linkage suspension, but the shock is about $4.5k

Might want to look for a different solution.

CHRIS_D · 01-04-2011, 05:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Country Doc

I had my 450EXC resprung and setup by the guys at KTMWorld when I was riding at Highland Park prior to the last Sandblast. They _really_ seem to know their stuff, and there's a huge trail network right at the shop for testing suspension.

It might be worth dropping in there, Aaron, particularly if you happen upon a 690 before Sandblast, as it's only a few hours west.

At least you can test/ride on trails, singletrack, fireroad, and two different MX tracks to get the setup you want, and stay overnight in their cabins if necessary.

dc

Hey maybe we could set up a KTMWorld 2 or 3 day 690 suspension fest!!

I haven't stayed in their cabins yet, but they sure look nice. I do know there's a lot of trails to ride from easy to expert.

crankshaft · 01-04-2011, 05:28 AM

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Originally Posted by CHRIS_D

Hey maybe we could set up a KTMWorld 2 or 3 day 690 suspension fest!!

I haven't stayed in their cabins yet, but they sure look nice. I do know there's a lot of trails to ride from easy to expert.

Interesting idea.

CHRIS_D · 01-04-2011, 05:40 AM

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Originally Posted by crankshaft

Interesting idea.

If there's enough interest I would be happy to look into it!!

crankshaft · 01-06-2011, 05:53 PM

Can anyone tell me what spring rates the stock 690 R has. My suspension guy and I are talking and I'm trying to figure out which springs to have on hand when the time comes.

Mudguts · 01-06-2011, 06:34 PM

.52 fork
5.7 shock Dont quote me on that

While you in there will go the skf seal kit ?

Mudguts · 01-06-2011, 07:04 PM

80mn for shock I have 85mn in my for 97kg= 215lb

crankshaft · 01-06-2011, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Mudguts

80mn for shock I have 85mn in my for 97kg= 215lb

Thanks guts! Hey, how do I get some tank nuts...

Evil Invader · 01-14-2011, 05:12 AM

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Originally Posted by crankshaft

OK, trying to wrap my mind around this

Evil, why would you need to change the triple? Adjustable offset important, or is it the offset of the EXC triples that makes a difference over the stock 690E triple?

My mistake of assuming things instead of relly check. Forklegs on 690 is slightly tapered on topend, and I didn´t recall forks on me 640 adv. was that way, assuming that was the case on sx/exc modells.

LukasM · 01-14-2011, 06:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Evil Invader

My mistake of assuming things instead of relly check. Forklegs on 690 is slightly tapered on topend, and I didn´t recall forks on me 640 adv. was that way, assuming that was the case on sx/exc modells.

All the 48mm KTM fork legs have the same taper and fit the same triple clamps (54mm on top, 60mm on the bottom). The 950/990 forks as well, they just have a bit more overlap on the sliders.

Evil Invader · 01-14-2011, 03:10 PM

Thanx mate!

FriedDuck · 01-23-2011, 06:26 PM

How does KTM World compare to someone like Superplush? Anyone have experience with both?

KTM World's local so they're definitely the easy path, but if I'm spending the money I want to do this right.

Anyone?

bigborefan · 01-23-2011, 06:59 PM

I have not used either. I have heard nothing but good stuff about SPS. But if KTM World was in my backyard, I would have to weigh that pretty heavily.

I don't think the 690 fork is anything special, but the shock might be a bit of an oddball.

Have you priced out both shops?

This is interesting as well, try it before you buy it.

http://www.superplushsuspension.com/tryit.htm

01-03-2011, 04:23 PM	#32
Country Doc Wanderer Joined: Dec 2006 Location: somwhere north of Kingston, Ontario Oddometer: 2,455	Yup, the shop is right on site. It's a fun place to ride, and they are a very, very well stocked department and were generally nice and helpful. I remember they had lots of good prices on their bikes also - they also might have a line on a 690E/R. dc edit: Here's a clip of us test-riding suspension on their MX track. Good times. It felt a lot higher than it looks! http://gallery.me.com/decurran#100017/MVI_1156 __________________ Little Bikes, Big Desert II - Death Valley 2012 Little Bikes, Big Desert - Panamint/Mojave 2010 Little DR's, Big Mountains Desert's, Sunshine, and DR's

01-06-2011, 05:53 PM	#37
crankshaft Guns are for pussies Joined: Aug 2004 Location: Burlingtron,VT Oddometer: 13,783	Can anyone tell me what spring rates the stock 690 R has. My suspension guy and I are talking and I'm trying to figure out which springs to have on hand when the time comes. __________________ Just say'IN

01-14-2011, 03:10 PM	#43
Evil Invader Studly Adventurer Joined: May 2006 Location: Hell-sing-land, Sweden Oddometer: 593	Thanx mate! __________________ 690 "DIY" thread (incl. "Rallybike build"): http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=708813 M Motoadventures

01-23-2011, 06:59 PM	#45
bigborefan ^OP Making new friends Joined: Jul 2007 Location: USA - Midwest, Central Illinois Oddometer: 696	I have not used either. I have heard nothing but good stuff about SPS. But if KTM World was in my backyard, I would have to weigh that pretty heavily. I don't think the 690 fork is anything special, but the shock might be a bit of an oddball. Have you priced out both shops? This is interesting as well, try it before you buy it. http://www.superplushsuspension.com/tryit.htm __________________ 2010 KTM 530 XC-W / 2009 KTM 950SE I don't know everything, but what I don't know, I lie about

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01-06-2011, 06:34 PM	#38
Mudguts when in doubt GAS IT Joined: Jan 2006 Location: Some were in , lostralia Oddometer: 1,661	.52 fork 5.7 shock Dont quote me on that While you in there will go the skf seal kit ?

01-06-2011, 07:04 PM	#39
Mudguts when in doubt GAS IT Joined: Jan 2006 Location: Some were in , lostralia Oddometer: 1,661	80mn for shock I have 85mn in my for 97kg= 215lb

01-23-2011, 06:26 PM	#44
FriedDuck Why die all tensed up? Joined: Jun 2004 Location: Decatur, GA Oddometer: 325	How does KTM World compare to someone like Superplush? Anyone have experience with both? KTM World's local so they're definitely the easy path, but if I'm spending the money I want to do this right. Anyone?