gixxerjasen
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You are doing better than my buddy.
You'll both get your bikes sorted and be grinning from ear to ear in no time.
Say no to slow KTM 1190R in the right hands
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Hudson
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Sportsguy and I are at a 2day advanced dirt riding course. Getting super muddy,pix to follow. One guy has an 1190 and another a GS. I know if I was not riding the Husky, I'd much rather be on the big KTM.
My buddy just got one of these, the R version. He and his '12 Duc MTS took a tumble this spring. My buddy is fine but the MTS didn't make it back home. The MTS is not a dual sport (or even a true adv) and he was having issues getting it to cooperate off road with that 17" front wheel.
With the KTM he gets all the HP and tech of the MTS + true off pavement capability. Nice. He's already reported that the KTM's off road ability slams the door on the Duc.
I can't wait to hear and see his bike. While I know his 1190R will stomp the stuffing out of my Tenere in a drag race, the old fat broad Tenere does pretty well either on or off pavement and it NEVER breaks. And it's paid for.
Still, that 1190 is one of the nicest bikes on the market and he might let me ride it. That'll probably be a mistake for me....
With the KTM he gets all the HP and tech of the MTS + true off pavement capability. Nice. He's already reported that the KTM's off road ability slams the door on the Duc.
I can't wait to hear and see his bike. While I know his 1190R will stomp the stuffing out of my Tenere in a drag race, the old fat broad Tenere does pretty well either on or off pavement and it NEVER breaks. And it's paid for.
Still, that 1190 is one of the nicest bikes on the market and he might let me ride it. That'll probably be a mistake for me....
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Hudson
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so I get the KTM all sorted last night, all the pieces in place, and head out for a ride today with an old pal. He's got a 990 and other off road bikes and he's a strong dirt rider. We play on the local roads, then he asks to switch bikes which I was fine with. He has a 29" inseam, and tries to mount the 1190 with the kickstand up, and you guessed it, down they both go on gravel. I was worried he was hurt, but no injuries thankfully.
The 1190's crash bars and the new cyra hand guards did their job, but both took some deep scuffs in the process. I should've been mad what with only 150 miles on the bike, but after watching another colleague dump his GS1200 eight times this weekend at dirt bike camp without a peep, I have a newfound appreciation for treating these bikes as dirt bikes, not trailer queens. I would probably have been more pissed if I had dumped it. Shit happens, and people are always more important than stuff. Plus, first scratch is out of the way now!
That said, should I opt to give you a test ride, treat it like it's your brand new trailer queen, ok PNW crew?
This bike impresses me even more every time I ride it. The motor, suspension, and brakes are first rate. I am smiling ear to ear every time I dismount. So smooth and effortless to ride, and the power it makes is downright kooky. This is a clear first place winner for bike of the year.
At the rest stop, a guy comes over and gazes at the bike for a while. As I walk over to leave, he says "Your bike is beautiful." I don't have the heart to say that I think the KTM looks like a model whose hair was cut by a blind barber at Great Clips. Nah... if he thinks the bike is beautiful, then who am I to piss on that.
The 1190's crash bars and the new cyra hand guards did their job, but both took some deep scuffs in the process. I should've been mad what with only 150 miles on the bike, but after watching another colleague dump his GS1200 eight times this weekend at dirt bike camp without a peep, I have a newfound appreciation for treating these bikes as dirt bikes, not trailer queens. I would probably have been more pissed if I had dumped it. Shit happens, and people are always more important than stuff. Plus, first scratch is out of the way now!
That said, should I opt to give you a test ride, treat it like it's your brand new trailer queen, ok PNW crew?
This bike impresses me even more every time I ride it. The motor, suspension, and brakes are first rate. I am smiling ear to ear every time I dismount. So smooth and effortless to ride, and the power it makes is downright kooky. This is a clear first place winner for bike of the year.
At the rest stop, a guy comes over and gazes at the bike for a while. As I walk over to leave, he says "Your bike is beautiful." I don't have the heart to say that I think the KTM looks like a model whose hair was cut by a blind barber at Great Clips. Nah... if he thinks the bike is beautiful, then who am I to piss on that.
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Old Michael might say all his taste is in his mouth. I'd just agree with the guy, it is beautiful.
I'm one who finds beauty in the elegance of utility, the promise of functional excellence. Not just colors and lines.
PS - Good on you for not getting upset about the drop. Not sure I'd have been able to remain so cool about it.
I'm one who finds beauty in the elegance of utility, the promise of functional excellence. Not just colors and lines.
PS - Good on you for not getting upset about the drop. Not sure I'd have been able to remain so cool about it.
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gixxerjasen
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So...once your buddy got the bike off of him and got to ride it, was he ready to trade in his 990?
29 inch inseam huh? Might not be the bike for me. An extra inch won't help much I don't think.
Oh yea, and your bike IS freaking beautiful!
29 inch inseam huh? Might not be the bike for me. An extra inch won't help much I don't think.
Oh yea, and your bike IS freaking beautiful!
Hudson
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He was pretty wobbly at a full stop and I made extra sure to time the lights so we wouldn't be caught at a stoplight.
This is my idea of utilitarian beauty (pics of this past weekend's dirt bike camp group):
This is my idea of utilitarian beauty (pics of this past weekend's dirt bike camp group):
UberKul
Tire Assassin
So the poor guy in the middle now knows NOT to stop in or just before a mud hole. The shit-eat'n grin from the guy on the right makes me think he taught him that lesson.He was pretty wobbly at a full stop and I made extra sure to time the lights so we wouldn't be caught at a stoplight.
This is my idea of utilitarian beauty (pics of this past weekend's dirt bike camp group):
Hudson
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Uber, you nailed it. We were laughing pretty hard.
Hudson
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Finally got the bad girl all put together with luggage, guards, and such.
Final farkle tally:
Black Dog skid plate
Black dog radiator guard
Black dog oil cooler guard
Cyra pro bends
KTM shorty levers
KTM wide pegs
Holan Nomada Pro II panniers
Bumot quick release tail rack
SW Motech oversize brake pedal (on order)
Giant Loop Fandango Pro bag
LED lights wired with West Marine toggle switch on dash
RAM Mount for Montana GPS
J&M Audio Integratr for FM radio, Ipod, FMRS, radar, and intercom
Unifilter
TKCs front and rear.
Just need a decent seat, and she's all set for her next adventure to Starbucks.
Final farkle tally:
Black Dog skid plate
Black dog radiator guard
Black dog oil cooler guard
Cyra pro bends
KTM shorty levers
KTM wide pegs
Holan Nomada Pro II panniers
Bumot quick release tail rack
SW Motech oversize brake pedal (on order)
Giant Loop Fandango Pro bag
LED lights wired with West Marine toggle switch on dash
RAM Mount for Montana GPS
J&M Audio Integratr for FM radio, Ipod, FMRS, radar, and intercom
Unifilter
TKCs front and rear.
Just need a decent seat, and she's all set for her next adventure to Starbucks.
Niehart
Pie Smuggler
Awesome Dave.
Shouldn't there be a cow in that pictures.
Shouldn't there be a cow in that pictures.
dcarver
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My next bike is looking better all the time! ...and I won't discount your selling price <much> for the hand guard scratches!
It's great to hear you're really pleased with the ride, Hudson.. Wow.
It's great to hear you're really pleased with the ride, Hudson.. Wow.
Geezer
Parsimonious Curmudgeon
Very nice. It's a good thing these bikes are so expensive, otherwise I'd be explaining to my wife why I needed another motorcycle.
beemerdons
Certifiable Old Fart
Pure Adventure Bike Porn, Thank You Hudson! jes' sayin' and nuff said, eh!
UberKul
Tire Assassin
She's a looker Hudson! Keep us updated on those accessories good or bad. I thought the GL Pro bags were set up to run power into the bag from the front?
Now go get that dollar/mileage ratio closer to 1/1.
Now go get that dollar/mileage ratio closer to 1/1.
gixxerjasen
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<sarcasm>Yea, that bike is SO ugly.</sarcasm>
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escapefjrtist
Searching for Dry Roads
Sure is a beauty Hudson!
Nice job with the farkle $$$.
--G
Nice job with the farkle $$$.
--G
Niehart
Pie Smuggler
escapefjrtist
Searching for Dry Roads
Hudson
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Thanks George. Now we hafta get a ride going.
Really focused on functional sparkle. Guards on the mission critical parts prone to injury, and those that improve control. Perhaps only the shorty levers were a luxury, but having them on the FJR and Bonneville have spoilt me. Cases are debatable. Only thing I will add is perhaps a better seat, but need to ride more than 200 miles at one sitting to know if I need it.
Really focused on functional sparkle. Guards on the mission critical parts prone to injury, and those that improve control. Perhaps only the shorty levers were a luxury, but having them on the FJR and Bonneville have spoilt me. Cases are debatable. Only thing I will add is perhaps a better seat, but need to ride more than 200 miles at one sitting to know if I need it.
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