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by AJRJ
Tue Mar 19, 2024 3:24 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: A New Chapter -KTM 690 Set Up
Replies: 53
Views: 34296

Re: A New Chapter -KTM 690 Set Up

Double post.
by AJRJ
Tue Mar 19, 2024 2:39 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: A New Chapter -KTM 690 Set Up
Replies: 53
Views: 34296

Re: A New Chapter -KTM 690 Set Up

Been a long time since I posted here. I see this thread gets a ton of views, but not a lot of comments :thinking: I still ride this bike and still very much like the 690 platform. I'll try to catch up on where I've gone since we left off. Basic bike with the RR tanks is still unchanged. I upgraded t...
by AJRJ
Fri Dec 04, 2020 9:20 am
Forum: Technical
Topic: Kids 2 Stroke for woods bikes?
Replies: 4
Views: 6552

Re: Kids 2 Stroke for woods bikes?

Well, I can chime in as well. I believe the 2 strokes are great trail bikes for kids, but I would strongly suggest going KTM I'm not sure about the YZ 65, but the KTM was/is the only 65 with a power valve. What that gets you is a very tunable power delivery, just like the big bikes. Yes you can make...
by AJRJ
Wed Jun 10, 2020 11:45 am
Forum: Introductions
Topic: New to the Club
Replies: 3
Views: 4471

Re: New to the Club

dmacarth404 wrote:
Wed Jun 10, 2020 9:36 am
Hi Guys,

Is there a place to get the single trail maps. I checked the Mclean creek map but it is missing a ton of trails.
Yep, become a member and get a sweet weatherproof map!
by AJRJ
Tue Jun 09, 2020 2:22 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: New to the Club
Replies: 3
Views: 4471

Re: New to the Club

:cheers:

Check out the club rides, great way to get your feet (and the rest of you) wet!
by AJRJ
Tue Jun 09, 2020 2:19 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: New rider aand member
Replies: 1
Views: 3707

Re: New rider aand member

Good to have you on board :thumbsup:
by AJRJ
Mon Jun 08, 2020 2:57 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: A New Chapter -KTM 690 Set Up
Replies: 53
Views: 34296

Re: A New Chapter -KTM 690 Set Up

One thing 690 & 701 owners should know is that flipping the tank up for easy access to the fuel pump is the ticket to quick services. IMG_5868.JPG One of the only down sides to this is that the stock lower connection is two bolts into a hollow threaded sleeve. While this in itself is not a huge deal...
by AJRJ
Fri Jun 05, 2020 1:40 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: A New Chapter -KTM 690 Set Up
Replies: 53
Views: 34296

Re: A New Chapter -KTM 690 Set Up

Thanks DB for the encouragement. I hope that people get something out of this. It's always possible to make a great bike better through a few mods, and I believe that set up is EVERYTHING. The best bike with bad set up is the worst, and visa versa... The rides on this bike are better and better and ...
by AJRJ
Thu May 07, 2020 8:26 am
Forum: Technical
Topic: A New Chapter -KTM 690 Set Up
Replies: 53
Views: 34296

Re: A New Chapter -KTM 690 Set Up

I've really been enjoying this bike, and the places I'm seeing are all new (to me) and fantastic. I have been playing around with gearing a bit, as these bike have a close ratio transmission, and my gearing for technical riding has me reaching for 7th gear a lot on the road. I've been running 15/50,...
by AJRJ
Thu Apr 30, 2020 3:34 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: 2018 300XC No Spark
Replies: 14
Views: 20705

Re: 2018 300XC No Spark

Pick up coil?
by AJRJ
Mon Apr 27, 2020 2:05 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: A New Chapter -KTM 690 Set Up
Replies: 53
Views: 34296

Re: A New Chapter -KTM 690 Set Up

Still sorting out all the small details that aren't necessarily a priority, but make the ride easier in some small way. This time it's a set of fork bleeders (quality Motion Pro ones), and some small damping adjustment knobs for the forks, because well, they're orange :D I plan for some suspension s...
by AJRJ
Mon Apr 20, 2020 4:10 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: A New Chapter -KTM 690 Set Up
Replies: 53
Views: 34296

Re: A New Chapter -KTM 690 Set Up

It was a great day to get out yesterday, although the ride was shorter than I hoped. The two track around my place is slick, with black loam and ice just below the surface. Not to mention some big puddles...
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by AJRJ
Fri Apr 17, 2020 1:06 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: A New Chapter -KTM 690 Set Up
Replies: 53
Views: 34296

Re: A New Chapter -KTM 690 Set Up

Yeah, in regard to the rotopax it puts the weight high and aft of the rear axle, kind of where you don't want it. For pavement rides I'm sure it's great, but I don't do many of those. I had to order the bottles from Amazon USA, as I could not find a Canadian seller. About $30 each or so. although th...
by AJRJ
Fri Apr 17, 2020 10:44 am
Forum: Ride Reports / Areas
Topic: Alberta Fire Protection Area Closure
Replies: 5
Views: 4437

Re: Alberta Fire Protection Area Closure

OHV use has been moved from prohibited to allowed on the https://www.albertafirebans.ca/ website. :cheers:

Great job by the AOHVA and everyone on ensuring we can get out and recreate responsibly! :thumbsup:
by AJRJ
Fri Apr 17, 2020 8:55 am
Forum: Technical
Topic: A New Chapter -KTM 690 Set Up
Replies: 53
Views: 34296

Re: A New Chapter -KTM 690 Set Up

It's lighter and quieter, although I only run it with the insert. Also came with a little muffler key chain and a t-shirt so :thumbsup: I'll post some pictures when I get my shipment from dualsportplus. Im sure I'll upgrade to the wings once I get busy with work again, as it's still relatively quit...