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  1. Grumpleton

    Pointers Please....KTM 950 vs 990

    no Link sorry, but you have to lengthen the battery cables and the 4 wires to the relay, so that it all fits into the toolbox space under the seat, it is a great mod, you never have to get under the bike in the mud to repair a broken battery cable that has corroded because of where it was placed,
  2. Grumpleton

    Pointers Please....KTM 950 vs 990

    2008/2009 990 had fork issues with cracks forming on the inside of the axel clamp. and yes the most expensive bike i ever owned but was also the most fun to ride.
  3. Grumpleton

    Pointers Please....KTM 950 vs 990

    both are service every 7000 but i use to service my bike every 5000, there oil pumps are the weak point, if the oil light starts to flash at idle, get the oil pump pressure relief valve and cover replaced, this solves the issue. dont ride if the light has this flicker , it will cost lots, the...
  4. Grumpleton

    Pointers Please....KTM 950 vs 990

    all good upgrades and move the battery and main relay under the seat and out of the water and the mud, this goes for both the 950 and the 990.
  5. Grumpleton

    Pointers Please....KTM 950 vs 990

    990 would be a newer bike, however the 950 is now a legend bike, and if you are going to do your own maintenance I would go for one of the last 950 adventure S , if you have to take it to KTM for maintenance , then the 990 is a better option, , me personally , I do most of my own maintenance so...
  6. Grumpleton

    Help with a weave? Currently on a trip

    I have also put new tires on my 890R Mitas enduro+ rear and Anakee wild on the front , it weaves all over the road , and vibrates more than a hookers toy, I am going to go back to my standard Mitas Endoro + ( E07) on the front I think, at the moment I am not gelling with the 890, wondering if I...
  7. Grumpleton

    Pointers Please....KTM 950 vs 990

    as above 950 Carbs - ,990 fuel injection 950, 98 HP - 990, 105 HP 950, 23 L fuel tank - 990 22 L fuel tank 950 smoother throttle response than 990 950 bit lighter on fuel than the 990 but they are both thirsty. 950 no electronics and easier to maintain than the 990 but both need lots of TLC for...
  8. Grumpleton

    Wanted KTM890 adventure front mudgaurd

    Howzit thanks yes but KTM want a fortune for the shock covers , did speak to Jady
  9. Grumpleton

    Wanted KTM890 adventure front mudgaurd

    morning , I am looking for a front mudguard from the Ktm 890 adventure, (the low mudguard) I dont like the off-road mud guard.let me know
  10. Grumpleton

    so, this happened

    after much thought and lots of reading this happened, and of course a good friend that helped it happen, 2021 890 Adventure R with 8000km on the clock, did a small run with it on Saturday and now I understand why this is the best modern dirt adventure bike out there
  11. Grumpleton

    Bike insurance.

    Ok @Operator got hold of me, he is working on something so so all good
  12. Grumpleton

    Bike insurance.

    because the insurance policy is in my wife's name and she is over 60 there is no excess on it
  13. Grumpleton

    Bike insurance.

    Who are the people to insure a bike with at a good price. Santam want to charge me nearly R1000 for the insurance of my 890.
  14. Grumpleton

    DRZ could it be finally ?

    nothing wrong with the DRZ or it is gearing, I had one and it was a great bike, not fast but very cable, and no the 5 speed box did not bother me at all, in fact I have my eyes on one at the moment that I am waiting to see if it comes up for sale.
  15. Grumpleton

    KTM Trouble

    having written this and then having dealings with Alfie Cox last week on a problem with my bike, Alfie should be running KTM , he knows how to deliver a good service to a customer,
  16. Grumpleton

    For Sale Riding Gloves - Orange/Black or Blue/Grey

    I will take a blue pair, Pudo to langebaan, I think I still have your bank details loaded
  17. Grumpleton

    Kove 800x

    2 standard Nordons
  18. Grumpleton

    Kove 800x

    our group has just picked up 2 Nordans brand new for that price , full house ,so yes for a China import I think its expensive , its my opinion and my be not liked by others , I think its a great looking bike but its expensive.
  19. Grumpleton

    KTM Trouble

    Dash problems , MTC failures, general failures , bikes not starting , O2 sensor cables breaking and bike not starting , I am talking pre the newer bikes but the older up to 2020 bikes. on the 790/890 dashes getting water in , bikes just cutting out , clutch failures, cam failures , if KTM...
  20. Grumpleton

    replacement radiator for a 1190 from the states

    So I got tired of fixing my radiator on the 1190 , and was not going to pay the crazy price from KTM for a new one , so I ordered on from the states , it arrived a week ago and I am surprised at the build quality, much stronger than the original, more reinforcing where it is required , and a...
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