The big KTM 990 SMT thread -- riders check in w/ photo!

[MIghty]

When changing the suspension setting does the bike have to be off the ground? Or can I just change it?

[Sideout]

Question to the thread - are these small KTM side cases any good?
They don't really look weather/water proof to me. Also look pretty small so not sure how much stuff may fit in them

Thanks,

Sideout.

[dougpaw57]

Originally Posted by Sideout

Question to the thread - are these small KTM side cases any good?
They don't really look weather/water proof to me. Also look pretty small so not sure how much stuff may fit in them

Thanks,

Sideout.

They are actually pretty roomy if you're not trying to stuff hard items (laptops, etc.) in them. They do come with rain covers included.

[ultrachrome]

Originally Posted by dougpaw57

They are actually pretty roomy if you're not trying to stuff hard items (laptops, etc.) in them. They do come with rain covers included.

Rain covers? Mine came with dry bag inserts.

[dougpaw57]

Originally Posted by ultrachrome

Rain covers? Mine came with dry bag inserts.

Well, beats me whether they're covers or inserts, I've never used them. I live in the desert North of Los Angeles and haven't ridden in the rain in over ten years.

[ultrachrome]

Originally Posted by dougpaw57

Well, beats me whether they're covers or inserts, I've never used them. I live in the desert North of Los Angeles and haven't ridden in the rain in over ten years.

I "jet ski" to work frequently.

[jcarlson9]

Originally Posted by Lambo

Here is my version of that, I find it a pretty great bike for all around use.





Nice comfortable seat, big tank, removed the passenger pegs, cut 2" off the top of the windscreen, and removed the bits that the bags hang on. With the lighter mufflers and the bits removed it makes a clean, light, bike even more so.



Best of both worlds for me.

ok,i think i would take the smt over a sm,now i just need 12 grand !,plus cash for akrapovics

[JJGeo]

Originally Posted by Sideout

Question to the thread - are these small KTM side cases any good?
They don't really look weather/water proof to me. Also look pretty small so not sure how much stuff may fit in them

Thanks,

Sideout.

They're OK. I did a Seattle to Salt Lake City trip over almost a week (hotels, not camping)...through far more rain than I had hoped, and nothing got wet...the bag liners never even looked wet. I also did a week long Seattle to Laguna Seca trip (camping this time, but no rain). It took some creative packing, but it worked out. They're kinda small, but OK with a tank and/or tail bag.

The zippers are the big issue. They can get sticky so be gentle with them. Mine never gave out, but I always carried a small strap in each bag just in case they did.

[Sideout]

Thanks everyone for your feedback.

[CaptainFresca]

Originally Posted by MIghty

When changing the suspension setting does the bike have to be off the ground? Or can I just change it?

Only to change the rear preload. Everything else is easily adjustable on the ground.

[MIghty]

Originally Posted by CaptainFresca

Only to change the rear preload. Everything else is easily adjustable on the ground.

Thanks

[MIghty]

Installed my new horn.

[ultrachrome]

Originally Posted by MIghty

Installed my new horn.

How much better than stock?

[Cortez]

I'd love to see him describe "better" with words in this case.

You gotta hear it.
Even the cheap Stebel TM80 horns are unbelievably louder then stock,
and it's not directly comparable since it's not the same sound.

..and then you get to choose high tone or low tone.. or you can use both,
or one which has both tones etc.

[MIghty]

Better!!! Hmmmm. Its sounds like a real car horn. Like on a ford car.