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BigDogs Mods
By: BigDogAdventures Date: March 25, 2014, 12:28 pm
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First off---want to give a big thanks for the person getting
this going on here---it's going to be a great place.
I'm just kind of getting started with my new bike.
And started a page on my website that will always be at the
following link---it's a work in progress right now
HTML http://www.bigdogadventures.com/1KTM690.htm
HTML http://www.bigdogadventures.com/1KTM690.htm
But so far here it goes.
I always put a steering damper on any bike I own.
I sure saved a lot of money here as I already had the damper
that I had taken off my 520 KTM EXC when I sold it and
the sub mount off of it even fit---------so all I need is the
tower part--which I've gotten order and is not in this picture.
HTML http://www.bigdogadventures.com/images/1KTM690/03%20ScottsDamper%20(800x600).jpg
This is exactly the same (almost) as my old 950 KTM----there are
2 unused circuits ----ACC1 and ACC2 which can be tapped in for
electrical goodies.
One is hot all the time and will power my gps---the other is
only hot when you tuen on the ignition and it will power my
heated grips and my Mondo Moto LED lites.
Here you can see I have alread tied into the two circuits and
made it nice and tidy with heat shrink tube.
HTML http://www.bigdogadventures.com/images/1KTM690/04%20AccPlugs%20(800x600).jpg
These circuits have their own fuse and are numbers 7 & 8 in the
fuse box. I've pulled both fuses (right where my finger is
pointing) while I was doing the wiring.
HTML http://www.bigdogadventures.com/images/1KTM690/01%20FuseBox%20(800x600).jpg
This plug and wire goes straight to the battery---with a fuse of
course at the battery.
This will power my heated clothing and my chargeable stuff I
carry ---such as my cellphone.
I'll also use it to charge the battery if I need to-----I've
have these plugs on all my bikes and an adaptor made up for my
battery charger.
HTML http://www.bigdogadventures.com/images/1KTM690/02%20HeatedGearPlug%20(800x600).jpg
I only use "Hot Grip" brand heated grips------I don't like any
of the others.
I love the fact that the grip is much, much fatter and you just
wouldn't believe how much easier it is to grip the bars with a
fatter grip.
Cuts down on fatique on a long ride just as a steering damper
does.
HTML http://www.bigdogadventures.com/images/1KTM690/05%20HeatedGrips%20(800x600).jpg
More stuff later as parts come in.
BigDog
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Re: BigDogs Mods
By: Rusty Shovel Date: March 25, 2014, 4:43 pm
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Hey BigDog!
It's great to have you here! I used to own a WR250R and always
looked forward to your write-ups on the WR250R Forum. What
makes that forum so great is the enthusiasm and attitude of it's
contributors. This site is just getting started, but it's
growing quickly.
Be sure to tell your friends about us!
Rusty Shovel
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Re: BigDogs Mods
By: Colorado Rider Date: March 25, 2014, 10:54 pm
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Nice post BigDog!
I've got a 14 as well, based on your picture, I guessing we are
about the same age. I also have the same steering dampener on
my 525 EXC - maybe I should move it to the 690? I think I'll be
riding that a lot more. I also liked the electrical article as
riding in the low 20's is just about painful even with the heavy
gloves.
I'll be looking forward to your updates! ;D
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Re: BigDogs Mods
By: BigDogAdventures Date: March 28, 2014, 11:37 am
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I've had more parts come in---so have did a few more things.
Tightened my shifter bolt too ;D
I had never had any HDB (Highway Dirt Bike) handguards but
always wanted a set because they looked
real beefy and had a neat top handlebar clamp that they attach
too and it also has places to put swithches
and lites---and power plugs.
There was a good size tap in the kit and I couldn't for the life
of me figure out what it was for ???
There were no instuctions (not that I would have read them
anyway)------but I figured it out.
How clever is this??? Is this what I was suppose to do ? Or was
that tap for the engine block of
as 53 Chevy ???
But as you can see----after tapping--you insert the insert and
that is what your handguards bolt in to----nice !!!!
HTML http://www.bigdogadventures.com/images/1KTM690/06%20HandguardTap%20(800x600).jpg
Top Clamp----the handguards bolt to the front and you have all
kinds of holes for---------stuff.
I just have one rubber water proof switch in there which I
bought from HDB and it will turn my heated grips on.
I wired them into an unused circuit behind the headlight (fuse
#8) that was only hot when the ignition was on.
HTML http://www.bigdogadventures.com/images/1KTM690/08%20HDB%20TopClamp%20(800x600).jpg
Next I installed some Mondo Moto auxilliary lights----I made a
short bracket and mounted them to the same bracket
the turn signals were mounted to. This worked out great and was
really easy and quick.
I slottled the bracket on the bottom so it would slide behind
the nut that holds the turn signal on without disconnecting the
turn signal wire.
These are awesome and make you very visible---and make daylight
out of dark at night.
And in broad daylight they do not bother oncoming traffic---but
they will see you.
At night you have to turn them off to oncoming traffic------they
are many times brighter than the headlight
and draw very few watts--way less than the stock low beam.
HTML http://www.bigdogadventures.com/images/1KTM690/09%20MondoMotoLEDLites%20(800x600).jpg
I wanted the switch to contro the Modo Moto LED lites very
handy---for riding in traffic.
I almost mounted that switch on the HDB handlebar clamp--that
would have been very un-handy.
HTML http://www.bigdogadventures.com/images/1KTM690/10%20LED%20LiteSwitch%20(800x600).jpg
This may or may not be the permanent place I put my gps.
You can't see it in the picture---but I found and old tubing
mount I made for my old KTM520 and
it's bolted to the HDM top clamp using the lower two bolts.
I can mount my 276C or 60CSX gps to this mount.
HTML http://www.bigdogadventures.com/images/1KTM690/11%20GPS%20Mount.jpg
I'll probably put a set of Double Take Mirrors on this bike---I
have an extra set.
HTML http://www.bigdogadventures.com/images/1KTM690/12%20DashOverview.jpg
My luggage is in the works----I just stuck this Wolfman
"Tailpeak" bag on here for a day ride.
Fits great--------but is over the gas cap of couse and will have
to be removed to fill up.
HTML http://www.bigdogadventures.com/images/1KTM690/13%20TailPeakRearBag.jpg
Luggage ???
I'm a huge fan of Wolfman products and have 2 pairs of
expedition saddlebags that I'll eventually mount one of them on
this bike.
Wolfman use to make expedition racks for this bike---or I should
say he had someone make them and he is no longer doing that.
But.............I called him and he is just selling off all his
parts and he sold me everything I need to mount my expeditions
to this bike.
It was the last he had---no use hollering at him for
another---it's all he had.
I will have to just do the welding and painting---but I was
tickled to death to get these parts.
I haven't got these parts yet---so it will be awhile before I
get that done.
But at least I can ride the thing now.
BigDog
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Re: BigDogs Mods
By: Drblackbird Date: April 9, 2014, 12:59 pm
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Mark.......I sent you a PM concerning this........But I thought
I'd post this here for others that might be interested in your
thoughts on these lights...
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Mark,..........saw your post concerning the ( MM10 ) Mondo Moto
auxilliary lights.....Have read some reviews on ADV.....
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Would really like to hear your take on these lights. I'm Setting
up a 2014 690 also for a June N to S ride of the
UT-BDR.....RustyShovel and I were the first two to get the new
14's here in Houston, and are slowly decking them out to our
likes..........The 14's do have a better light output than
previous models....But still not perfect.
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( You've used the MM10's before and like them ? )....... I have
bought other brands in the past, that really didn't make a
significant improvement....Are these worthy for the 690..?
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.......Thanks,...DrBlackbird
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Re: BigDogs Mods
By: Colorado Rider Date: June 18, 2014, 9:51 pm
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BigDog,
Did you ever get the tower part for the steering damper, and
finish that project?
I'm looking to do the same for my bike.
Thanks,
Colorado
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Re: BigDogs Mods
By: Ktmbb71 Date: July 25, 2014, 10:30 pm
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Great to find you on this Forum! I remember a couple years back
some of your adventures with Gas Pipe and they were excellent
reads. I just joined this forum because I finally made the
decision to sell my beloved 530 Six Days bike for a bigger dual
sport...the 690 Enduro....looks like I'm on the right track,
thanks for the info and well done.
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Re: BigDogs Mods
By: seabeegt Date: September 23, 2014, 6:17 pm
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I'm searching for those grips u used. Found them on eBay for
about $50. Where'd you get them from, and how much?
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Re: BigDogs Mods
By: chipper Date: July 20, 2015, 3:13 pm
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I was wondering if you use one of the plugs you show for gps
power? I have 478 and was looking make something to unplug
easier and stronger than cheesy Garmin power cable. What kind of
plug are they?
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