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Buying a KTM 690 and riding across the country
By: AKAPhoenix Date: February 9, 2016, 2:57 pm
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Hi everyone, I'm an excited new member and buyer right now, but
I feel my multi year search for the right bike is over after
swinging a leg over the 690 enduro. I also think providence is
at work when I found a good used one for sale a mere 30 min from
my family's house in WI, however that's where I need some
assistance. I am going to send a mechanic to look at it since
I'm in AZ and then if all is copacetic I'll fly there and decide
to either ship it back or ride it back... in March, 2,000 miles
across the country on an unproven (to me) ride. I have a
multitude of questions, but rest assured I have decent
experience on two wheels and as a mechanic, so I'll be a
moderately fast study on the nuances of the 690. My questions
are:
1. What should I like up to have inspected before such a long
journey (or would you recommend shipping [if so with which
company])?
2. Is there a best route for this journey you all might
recommend?
3. Is there a set of issues to watch out for on the 2014 KTM
690. I know about the seat/tank bolts and will update the
substandard headlight eventually
Thank you for any time you can throw my way. I'll dream up a few
more questions I'm sure...
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Re: Buying a KTM 690 and riding across the country
By: Philip Pino Date: February 9, 2016, 5:54 pm
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Phoenix, I wouldn't ride an unfamiliar bike that distance unless
I had no other choice. That being said. If you do, I would
suggest you buy a Seat Concepts seat for it. The stock seat is
not for long distance riding. Here is a link to a very
affordable tank-bolt upgrade kit and rear rack. You'll need to
have a place to carry extra fuel (Roto-Pax) for the journey.
HTML http://www.perunmoto.com
, and ktmtwins.com also has the
tank-bolt upgrade kits from Rally Raid Products.
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Re: Buying a KTM 690 and riding across the country
By: SLAP75 Date: February 9, 2016, 6:50 pm
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HTML https://www.forwardair.com/prepaid/MCmainpage.jsp
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Re: Buying a KTM 690 and riding across the country
By: AKAPhoenix Date: February 10, 2016, 9:45 am
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Thank you guys! Especially considering the simplicity of the
project and the math needed to make the decision. I really
appreciate the help. I may be better off getting a more
upgraded, lower miles bike that's closer, considering the
shipping costs are all over $600 and my $300 flight up there to
make the deal happen.
I don't want to be stupid and hassle with the across country
shipping when that cash can be put into upgrades that are needed
for secure adventuring and hooliganism. I checked out all three
of these websites and I'll use them as soon as I know which
direction I'm going.
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Re: Buying a KTM 690 and riding across the country
By: Proslider777 Date: March 30, 2016, 7:29 am
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Other considerations:
1. does the seller have title in hand?
2. do a background check on the seller - I used people smart
3. consider buying new and financing to free up cash for
upgrades
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Re: Buying a KTM 690 and riding across the country
By: Billy500 Date: March 31, 2016, 12:04 am
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Without a custom seat or at least a thick pillow from walmart
your butt would be in large pain within no time. Also the range
is very short, would not want to try a cross some of the western
states without an extra can of fuel on the bike.
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