The big KTM 990 SMT thread -- riders check in w/ photo! - Page 31

Sideout · 01-15-2013, 09:55 PM

There were two SM-Ts in the flea market area here on ADV ...

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Originally Posted by Cracker Red

Still looking for an SM-T if anyone knows of some available.....

zimm · 01-16-2013, 04:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Cracker Red

Still looking for an SM-T if anyone knows of some available.....

The motorcycle factory in woodbridge, VA has a white 2012 on the floor.

MIghty · 01-16-2013, 06:31 AM

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Originally Posted by goodcat8

Any word if the SMT will be discontinued in the US after the 1190 ADV is released?

Not sure. I know 2013 990 smt will be released. But from what I'm reading. Adventure will come out with 1190. After that not sure if they will make smt in 1190.

Kafn8td · 01-21-2013, 06:41 AM

Here's a couple of picts of my SMT! New go fast parts installed.

Suruppak · 01-21-2013, 12:26 PM

I am in central Illinois, looking to test ride an SMT. I test rode a Multistrada in St. Louis and loved it, I'm hoping I love the simpler and cheaper SMT just as much! Does anyone know where one can be test ridden? I can't seem to find one.

Desmofan · 01-22-2013, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Kafn8td

Here's a couple of picts of my SMT! New go fast parts installed.

Hey Kafn8td, I have the same setup on my SMT. Does the intake honk ever get on your nerves

The CPR filter drowns out the pipes in at WOT

Kafn8td · 01-22-2013, 05:21 PM

I actually haven't ridden with the mods yet Desmo. I'm looking forward to the roar of the filter though. I've done similar mods on other bikes and the air box hasn't bothered me. You are the second one to mention it though, so we will see...

goodcat8 · 01-22-2013, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Suruppak

I am in central Illinois, looking to test ride an SMT. I test rode a Multistrada in St. Louis and loved it, I'm hoping I love the simpler and cheaper SMT just as much! Does anyone know where one can be test ridden? I can't seem to find one.

You want "simple and cheap" you can ride my vstrom.

dirtydeeds · 01-22-2013, 08:48 PM

This will be my first photos in this thread. I'll use decent size ones so the details can be seen.

I started my mods withe the ergos. I'm tall and I need a bit of room.

I started with some SW foot pegs. IIRC, they're 20mm lower. (About 3/4" for those using the archaic measuring system. I mean really, is your calendar based on lunar cycles too?

)
I forgot to get a couple before pics - but if you already have an SMT you'll have a good idea.

I had some 50mm/2" ROX anti vibe risers on my shelf as well. They went on next. The cables were long enough although I had to remove the little plastic cover around the key tumbler.

I bought the bike at a dealership. I got them down to a reasonable price (for Canada) and then bartered in a KTM tank bag. I'm not normally one for brand specific gear but this bag is well made and fits the funny SMT tank.

A common complaint with larger tank bags is that they need to come off when fuelling. Not the case with this bag. Getting the cap off the first few times is awkward however:

I'm not a fan of how the straps wrap around the seat. It's not noticeable through riding pants though.

The bike came with the higher touring windscreen. I like it.

There are some other neat mods that I'd like to do. Exhaust might be a start. I'd really like a steering stabilizer and I've heard that a rekluse style clutch 'is da bomb!' on the LC8 motors. If anyone has something to share about these mods or a link I should see...

j

burgerking · 01-23-2013, 11:43 AM

Nice

Be careful with that tank bag, the matt black looks cool but it is a pita to keep it like that. The rubbing of the harnas will make the tank shiny, so use some protective foil on the tank.

dirtydeeds · 01-23-2013, 01:22 PM

Good call. I Layered a bit of electrical tape on my 640.

goodcat8 · 01-23-2013, 01:42 PM

Can anyone give me a heads up on the model year this gloss black was available? And is it paint, or decal? Curious if the bubbling of the decals I experienced on my 950SM would be an issue here as well....

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Mr. Canoehead · 01-23-2013, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by dirtydeeds

There are some other neat mods that I'd like to do. Exhaust might be a start. I'd really like a steering stabilizer and I've heard that a rekluse style clutch 'is da bomb!' on the LC8 motors. If anyone has something to share about these mods or a link I should see...

j

Nice bike! I think the Recluse 'is da bomb' offroad. I don't think it is suitable for primarily on-road use. YMMV

Scutty · 01-23-2013, 01:58 PM

The black one is a 2011 or 2012 model.

ultrachrome · 01-24-2013, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Scutty

The black one is a 2011 or 2012 model.

I've only seen the white model in the US.

01-21-2013, 06:41 AM	#454
Kafn8td Adventurer Joined: May 2012 Oddometer: 62	Here's a couple of picts of my SMT! New go fast parts installed. Kafn8td screwed with this post 01-21-2013 at 06:50 AM

01-21-2013, 12:26 PM	#455
Suruppak hack Joined: Dec 2004 Location: Bethany, IL - if you know where that is, I'm sorry Oddometer: 104	test ride I am in central Illinois, looking to test ride an SMT. I test rode a Multistrada in St. Louis and loved it, I'm hoping I love the simpler and cheaper SMT just as much! Does anyone know where one can be test ridden? I can't seem to find one. __________________ ___________________________________________ 1984 BMW R80ST 2010 Moto Guzzi Griso 8v

01-23-2013, 01:42 PM	#462
goodcat8 I can pass this guy..... Joined: Feb 2008 Location: Los Angeles Oddometer: 2,737	Can anyone give me a heads up on the model year this gloss black was available? And is it paint, or decal? Curious if the bubbling of the decals I experienced on my 950SM would be an issue here as well.... __________________ 2012 Triumph Bonneville 2006 Suzuki Vstrom Prior: 3rd Battalion - 6th Marines - 2nd Marine Division - Lima Company - 2nd Platoon - 0311

01-23-2013, 01:58 PM	#464
Scutty Adventurer Joined: Jul 2011 Oddometer: 43	The black one is a 2011 or 2012 model. __________________ My bike anthology: Yamaha XT600E, KTM 990 SM-T, Ducati Diavel, Kawasaki Z1000, Suzuki SV1000, Kawasaki Zx7-R, Honda VFR800, Honda CBR600F, Yamaha RD350, Yamaha DT175, Honda CM125, Kawasaki AR125, Kawasaki AE50 - wow I have owned a lot of bikes

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01-22-2013, 05:21 PM	#457
Kafn8td Adventurer Joined: May 2012 Oddometer: 62	I actually haven't ridden with the mods yet Desmo. I'm looking forward to the roar of the filter though. I've done similar mods on other bikes and the air box hasn't bothered me. You are the second one to mention it though, so we will see...

01-22-2013, 08:48 PM	#459
dirtydeeds I'm alive. Joined: Jul 2004 Location: Red Deer, AB, Can Oddometer: 1,814	This will be my first photos in this thread. I'll use decent size ones so the details can be seen. I started my mods withe the ergos. I'm tall and I need a bit of room. I started with some SW foot pegs. IIRC, they're 20mm lower. (About 3/4" for those using the archaic measuring system. I mean really, is your calendar based on lunar cycles too? ) I forgot to get a couple before pics - but if you already have an SMT you'll have a good idea. I had some 50mm/2" ROX anti vibe risers on my shelf as well. They went on next. The cables were long enough although I had to remove the little plastic cover around the key tumbler. I bought the bike at a dealership. I got them down to a reasonable price (for Canada) and then bartered in a KTM tank bag. I'm not normally one for brand specific gear but this bag is well made and fits the funny SMT tank. A common complaint with larger tank bags is that they need to come off when fuelling. Not the case with this bag. Getting the cap off the first few times is awkward however: I'm not a fan of how the straps wrap around the seat. It's not noticeable through riding pants though. The bike came with the higher touring windscreen. I like it. There are some other neat mods that I'd like to do. Exhaust might be a start. I'd really like a steering stabilizer and I've heard that a rekluse style clutch 'is da bomb!' on the LC8 motors. If anyone has something to share about these mods or a link I should see... j

01-23-2013, 11:43 AM	#460
burgerking echt bezopen Joined: Oct 2005 Location: Holland Oddometer: 392	Nice Be careful with that tank bag, the matt black looks cool but it is a pita to keep it like that. The rubbing of the harnas will make the tank shiny, so use some protective foil on the tank.

01-23-2013, 01:22 PM	#461
dirtydeeds I'm alive. Joined: Jul 2004 Location: Red Deer, AB, Can Oddometer: 1,814	Good call. I Layered a bit of electrical tape on my 640.