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TAT in August - What's gonna break?
By: randy0017 Date: May 12, 2016, 2:35 am
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Have a 2014 and 2015 KTM 690 Enduro doing the TAT leaving August
15th. What's gonna break and what spares should we take?
Looking at replacing and upgrading tank bolts. Heard some bad
things about the fuel pump. Is it still a problem with the 14's
and 15's?? Center stand from Lost Dog Products is in the mail
to my house now. It will aid in fixing stuff on the trail. Has
anyone had clutch issues with these bikes? Our bikes have 3900
and 6800 miles on them at present time. Any advice is welcome.
We will be starting with fresh rubber and fluids.
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Re: TAT in August - What's gonna break?
By: truck11 Date: May 12, 2016, 12:40 pm
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Good luck - I'm riding the TAT on August 27th - but from the
West coast headed east (I hope) - I'll hi-five you as we pass
each other and give you any updates on the trail ahead! Drz400
and the 690 - look for us!
I am interested in how the center stand looks after you install
it - mainly how low it protrudes/hangs down below the skid
plate.
As far as parts - I have a fuel filler 'filter' to hopefully
'help' with any gunk. Do you have the stock fuel filler? I
would suggest changing it to the KTM twins or CJ Designs one.
I just checked my plugs & valves and plan on replacing all
fluids prior. My bike has about 3k miles.
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Re: TAT in August - What's gonna break?
By: randy0017 Date: May 12, 2016, 1:34 pm
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Just installed CJ Designs fuel filler and I'm gonna check and
see if the filter sock will work with it. The 2014 bike has it
but he thinks it's mounted under the filler mount. Have to look
and see. Also installed Tusk rear rack from rockymountainmcatv.
Nice and sturdy for $80. Gonna put rotopax 1.75 gal gas on it.
Gonna start a blog at some point to keep folks updated on the
ride and we can figure out where we will come across each other.
How are you navigating? We are using GPSKevins gps files.
Hope we don't get into any trouble. What tires are you starting
with? We are gonna start with MOTOZ Tractionator Desert H/T
front and back on the 690's. They don't make a 17" for the rear
of the DR650's.
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Re: TAT in August - What's gonna break?
By: truck11 Date: May 13, 2016, 9:04 am
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I am using the 'official' maps/gps information from Sam. I
heard too many bad things about gpskevins routes. We have a
Garmin Montana 690t and an older Garmin Map60cs as back up.
I currently have the Motoz tractionator I/T and love it, might
try the H/T or Desert. Pirelli Scorpion Rally Dual Sport Front
Motorcycle Tire (Part# 1537300001) up front right now and seem
to like it. I understand the Goldentyre Gt216 is a good tire
also
HTML http://www.goldentyre.com/en/dt_portfolio/gt-216-front/
just not sure I want to 'try' a new tire for something like the
TAT. I might stick with the Pirelli up front. I used the
MT-21 front /rear in 2013 when I did TN-AR section of the tat in
2013 but we wore them down pretty quick though :-( too much
throttle perhaps??
Getting (hopefully) the MoskoMoto R80 bags, using a Geigerrig
Ballistic 1200 for hydration/backpack
HTML http://www.geigerrig.com/,<br
/> have Perun's tank bolts and rear rack, AdventureSpec skid and
case savers, redoing suspension in June (after we head to
Hatfield for a weekend of riding!), replacing ALL fluids, new
brake pads. Changed out the orange fuel filler filter for one
from Guglatech Filtermaster
HTML http://www.guglatech.com/wordpress/en_GB/
seems to allow
better fueling (faster and doesn't overflow as bad - which is
what pissed me off about the twinair orange one!). Plan on
using trufuel cans to carry extra fuel (my friend uses the
premix in his mowers/chainsaw etc, so we are just using the cans
and filling with pump gas) same capacity as the MSR type
bottles etc, but not $32 each! and disposable when we are done.
(
HTML http://www.homedepot.com/p/TruSouth-Trufuel-50-1-Pre-Oil-Mix-6525638/202532877<br
/> but NOT the premix of course)
#Post#: 3635--------------------------------------------------
Re: TAT in August - What's gonna break?
By: randy0017 Date: June 22, 2016, 11:10 pm
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Yep, got the twin air filter sock for gas cap. Haven't tried
filling up at a gas station yet, but filling with a can did not
go well. Overflows, backs up too easily. Also got the upper
and lower tank bolt upgrades, but haven't installed them yet.
Going to get KTM World in Cedartown, GA to do the suspension in
a couple of weeks and will let them install when putting it back
together. Also got the Blackhawk tank bag, foam filter
conversion installed, both short and long stainless steel oil
filters (not installed yet) with magnetic washer for filter.
Oh, Cycleops H-4 LED CREE 3800 lumen high/low bulb that makes a
world of difference. front fender bag. Tusk rear rack.
#Post#: 3741--------------------------------------------------
Re: TAT in August - What's gonna break?
By: randy0017 Date: November 21, 2016, 7:35 pm
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All I broke on TAT is my right fibula at the top of the boot
just outside of Green River, UT. We also stayed on Sams route.
Sorry we missed ya'll. My other three riders finished. Also
sprained my ankle really bad. Happened on Aug 29th and still
hurts. Hope ya'lls ride went well.
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Re: TAT in August - What's gonna break?
By: truck11 Date: November 22, 2016, 8:32 am
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Randy - I have Konflict Motorsports did my suspension - great
dealing with Alex (the owner). Great service before, during and
after - he even called to see how my ride went and how the bike
handled etc.
What broke on the TAT..... #1 issue - Fuel injector. Ukltra
Heavy duty rear innertube and then the patch used to fix it the
first time! (never using an ultra heavy duty tube again) Oh,
and a strap on my saddle bag, which resulted in bag making
contact with rear wheel and wearing a hole in the bag! 3277
miles - 1 airfilter with 3 prefilters
#Post#: 3779--------------------------------------------------
Re: TAT in August - What's gonna break?
By: coarsegoldkid Date: January 25, 2017, 11:29 am
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Probably nothing will break. Apply thread locker "medium
strength" to every fastener you can get to and use a torque
wrench when reinstalling. If you feel like it lube the
suspension linkage where you can. Should be a great trip. On
the IBCDR last year 690s were the bike of choice as far as I
could tell. Lots of them.
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