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Hello from Beverley, East Yorkshire
By: Dirk Diggler Date: December 9, 2015, 2:08 pm
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Aye up!
I think I've decided to get a 690 next year to replace my ageing
Harley Davidson MT350. It's about 90% what I am looking for, and
the missing 10% is due to the limited hard luggage options.
Other than that, it looks pretty good straight out of the crate.
Not even bothered about the small fuel capacity - just needs an
exhaust...
Currently I only have two bikes: a 1997 Harley Davidson MT350e,
and a 2010 Triumph Tiger SE
HTML https://www.dropbox.com/s/6cgutrwh5tku05e/P1010014.JPG?dl=0
HTML https://www.dropbox.com/s/6cgutrwh5tku05e/P1010014.JPG?dl=0
HTML https://www.dropbox.com/s/l0teqch4mobbx63/2014-06-13%2006.34.45.jpg?dl=0
HTML https://www.dropbox.com/s/l0teqch4mobbx63/2014-06-13%2006.34.45.jpg?dl=0
Looking forward to learning a bit more about the 690's before I
hand over all my money :-)
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Re: Hello from Beverley, East Yorkshire
By: Philip Pino Date: December 9, 2015, 5:04 pm
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That Harley is an interesting bike. Are you sure it's a 1997
production? I don't recall HD making any dirt bikes in 1997.
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Re: Hello from Beverley, East Yorkshire
By: RiverRunner Date: December 9, 2015, 8:45 pm
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Dirk -
If you want to put up a few more photos of that Harley - I'm
very sure folks would appreciate your time. That is a very
interesting ride.
Welcome - I've really enjoyed the 690.
RR
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Re: Hello from Beverley, East Yorkshire
By: truck11 Date: December 10, 2015, 10:49 am
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Why not look at Mosko Moto luggage? I'm looking at the
Reckless 80L system - currently out of stock as they are
redesigning it to fit the 690's a little better (fit the fuel
filler cap)
HTML http://moskomoto.com/
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Re: Hello from Beverley, East Yorkshire
By: Dirk Diggler Date: December 11, 2015, 11:53 am
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[quote author=Philip Pino link=topic=591.msg3308#msg3308
date=1449702274]
That Harley is an interesting bike. Are you sure it's a 1997
production? I don't recall HD making any dirt bikes in 1997.
[/quote]
Yes, they made them from 93 to 97, and it replaced the Armstrong
MT500 which was made in Bolton, Lancashire.
General info cut & paste:-
"ex British Army Enduro / General Purpose Bikes manufactured
and into service 1994/95/96/97, these machines are renown for
their strength, reliability and durability, the engine is the
"BOMB" proof 350cc Rotax 4 stroke motor whilst the forks are
Marzzockie, Rear shocks are Onlins, Brakes and Hubs are Gremeca,
the rims are top quality Alloys, and there is also a carry rack
fitted for your convenience. Parts are readily available from a
number of u/k suppliers and there is also a very good owners
club available on the net with any information you require
readily available on there.These machines are suitable for a
variety of uses including Green laning, Trail riding, General
commuting or simply as winter hack. The gear box is a 5 speed
l/h change and an electric start and kick start are also fitted.
and should give a long reliable service whilst returning around
75mpg."
[quote author=RiverRunner link=topic=591.msg3309#msg3309
date=1449715536]
If you want to put up a few more photos of that Harley - I'm
very sure folks would appreciate your time. That is a very
interesting ride.
[/quote]
Thanks, here are a couple more...
HTML https://www.dropbox.com/s/n9l4vhaky73uvj7/2015-02-21%2011.48.29.jpg?dl=0
HTML https://www.dropbox.com/s/opfyyx4klhq2ttm/2015-02-21%2011.48.17.jpg?dl=0
[quote author=truck11 link=topic=591.msg3310#msg3310
date=1449766169]
Why not look at Mosko Moto luggage? I'm looking at the
Reckless 80L system - currently out of stock as they are
redesigning it to fit the 690's a little better (fit the fuel
filler cap)
HTML http://moskomoto.com/
[/quote]
Thanks, I had a quick look, but they only do soft luggage - I'm
looking for a hard luggage solution. Nice products though :-)
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Re: Hello from Beverley, East Yorkshire
By: RiverRunner Date: December 11, 2015, 10:50 pm
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Thanks. Very cool!
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Re: Hello from Beverley, East Yorkshire
By: Chef Date: December 13, 2015, 12:06 pm
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Touratech pannier racks. Most hard aluminum boxes can be adapted
...done
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Re: Hello from Beverley, East Yorkshire
By: Dirk Diggler Date: December 17, 2015, 2:17 pm
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[quote author=Chef link=topic=591.msg3319#msg3319
date=1450029972]
Touratech pannier racks. Most hard aluminum boxes can be adapted
...done
[/quote]
Yes, been looking at these. Bit bigger than I wanted, and bloody
ugly, but it's the only descent hard bag solution.
Most of the time I would be riding without them, and the exo
frame is handy for picking the bike up after a face plant!
HTML http://shop.touratech.co.uk/zega-mundo-aluminium-pannier-system-31-38-litres-with-stainless-steel-rack-for-ktm-690-enduro-enduro-r.html
Still need to choose an exhaust, but have narrowed it down to a
full Remus or Arrow. had good luck with them in the past, and
the full Akro is just wallet rape...
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Re: Hello from Beverley, East Yorkshire
By: truck11 Date: December 17, 2015, 2:42 pm
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Go with the Wings exhaust!
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Re: Hello from Beverley, East Yorkshire
By: Streeter Date: December 17, 2015, 3:09 pm
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The Happy Trails racks look the same as the Touratech ones to
me, for a lot less money, but I'm not sure they ship to Europe.
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