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Which model year to purchase 2012,2013,2014?
By: 3Rrr Date: November 10, 2014, 11:04 am
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This week my F800GS will be released from my garage.
I'll be looking for a used KTM 690 of which there are a few
within a days travel. Googling away there obviously were some
major changes to the 14 model with the twin-spark, fly-by-wire,
ABS (could do without), and suspension (?).
For primary off-road (two-track, and some single) use is there a
model year that you recommend?
#Post#: 2091--------------------------------------------------
Re: Which model year to purchase 2012,2013,2014?
By: Colorado Rider Date: November 10, 2014, 10:00 pm
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It really just depends on what you can find in your area. When
I was looking the availability was very limited, and the newer
used bikes wanted nearly as much as the new bikes since they are
so hard to get. What worked for me was buying a new bike in the
off season in February. They were just so glad to sell a bike!
In my area, the 690's are sold out by May.
#Post#: 2092--------------------------------------------------
Re: Which model year to purchase 2012,2013,2014?
By: 3Rrr Date: November 10, 2014, 10:03 pm
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Thanks. Got a deal on a 2012 made pending the buyer for my 800
comes through tomorrow. With gear and some tools/parts I am
about 235Lbs. What are recommendations for suspension or will
stock be good?
#Post#: 2093--------------------------------------------------
Re: Which model year to purchase 2012,2013,2014?
By: Rusty Shovel Date: November 11, 2014, 6:18 am
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I think you'll be fine depending how discerning/demanding you
are. I've not adjusted mine yet. I feel like the rear is set
fine, but the front end is a bit pogo-y, but not so much that
I've felt the need to mess with it.
I weigh 225.
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Re: Which model year to purchase 2012,2013,2014?
By: Tim Cullis Date: November 23, 2014, 1:24 pm
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A bit late to influence the decision but post 2012 gives you the
long service intervals. I have a 2013 and a 2014 model. I
don't really notice any difference between them other than the
2014 has a gear indicator which, given the close ratio box, is
quite useful.
#Post#: 2127--------------------------------------------------
Re: Which model year to purchase 2012,2013,2014?
By: Rusty Shovel Date: November 23, 2014, 3:03 pm
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I'm sorry I didn't mention this earlier, but I think the 2013
model hits the sweet spot. It has the larger motor, the drive
by wire throttle, and no ABS.
#Post#: 2130--------------------------------------------------
Re: Which model year to purchase 2012,2013,2014?
By: 3Rrr Date: November 23, 2014, 5:40 pm
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Well seeing as how I have a 2012 now it will have to do... That
said I did finally get to take it out for a spin yesterday. I
can't believe how light it is. First impressions: engine feels
weaker than what I anticipated, pegs are buzzy and grips were
not, pretty sure I was smiling straight for an hour. Day long
rides are going to be tough on my checks (maybe both of them).
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Re: Which model year to purchase 2012,2013,2014?
By: Guymcfly Date: November 24, 2014, 5:53 pm
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Get rid of the evap canister (if it has one),
Wire mod,
Set to power on under seat switch
Ditch the boat anchor exhaust
Hold on when you give it some noise!
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Re: Which model year to purchase 2012,2013,2014?
By: 3Rrr Date: November 24, 2014, 7:00 pm
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I did the SAS mod (full), cannisterectomy, it has a FMF,
currently a K&N while I wait for my air box lid, remapped at
dealer by previous owner, power setting on 3, will do the wire
mod next.
Don't get me wrong I am happy with it - just didn't seem like a
wheelie king.
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