Based on recommendations from others, I looked at mitas E12 and got some from Wheelhouse Tyres. However, on arrival they were horrifically stiff side walls, to the point that I was not confident I could mount . dismount them from the rims even in the garage, let alone on the side of a lane! Its … Continue reading New tyres for the lanes.
Ride out on the lanes in mid-Wales. May 2021.
Following lockdown 3 in England I (like everyone else in the world) was itching to get out. Whilst I had done a few local rides post lockdown, with the easing measures allowing overnight stops for self-contained accommodation, it was time to hook the bike up to the back of the trailer and head off! Where … Continue reading Salisbury Plain TET – a post lockdown blast
So, I purchased my new 2020 KTM 690 Enduro R in September 2020 and I have been spending the last 3 months doing some basic, cost effective mods to bring the bike nearer to what I want. My key usage scenario's are Daily commute (60 miles return)Local green lanes on weekendsCapable of doing sections of … Continue reading KTM 690 Enduro R – TET ready project – phase 1 mods
Let me start by saying, I very rarely post anything negative about any company. We all make mistakes, people do, companies do - man, I make loads of them! But there are mistakes, and there is sheer incompetence. Also, when mistakes happen most people / companies recognise their error, and rectify it without drama or … Continue reading Do NOT let AMS KTM Tewksbury drill holes in your bikes plastics!
You can see from my earlier post on luggage selection, that in the end I decided to go with my existing AltRider Hemisphere luggage option, even though it is probably not the ideal solution (i.e. not sure I would pick it for the 690 Enduro R if I had not already got it). I further … Continue reading KTM 690 Enduro R – rear rack selection and fitment
Having done some great tours on both the Africa Twin and CRF 250 Rally, where I camped off the bike in various countries, I knew if I wanted to keep up that tradition I would need a good luggage option for the 690 Enduro R. So, lets be 100% clear up front, unlike the 250 … Continue reading 690 Enduro R – luggage options
So, there were a few reasons I wanted to consider a new slip on exhaust... Aesthetics - better look and soundWeight saving - other mods have bumped me up from stock weight, so good to get some of that offsetReduced heat - the stock exhaust runs unbelievably hot, and as I want to run rack-less … Continue reading 690 Enduro R – slip on can
I had read a few posts on the web which talked about the magnesium engine cases on the KTM 690 Enduro R not being overly robust. So, even though I am happy with the AXP skid plate and the Outback Motortech upper bars, I concluded adding a bit of protection direct to the cases would … Continue reading 690 Endure R – Case Savers
So, I had three requirements which ended up being addressed by a single modification. First up, a bit of weather protection. Whilst most of my rides are under 50 miles (largest regular ride is 30 mile each way commute to work) so for those rides, to be quite frank, you can get by without much … Continue reading 690 Enduro R – Weather protection, phone mount & switch mount
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