Go Back   Horizons Unlimited - The HUBB > Technical, Bike forums > KTM Tech
690 hot silencer 690 hot silencer
Register FAQ Calendar Today's Posts
KTM Tech KTM Tech Forum - For Questions specific and of interest to KTM riders only.
Photo by Lois Pryce, schoolkids in Algeria

25 years of HU Events


Destination ANYWHERE...
Adventure EVERYWHERE!




Photo of Lois Pryce, UK
and schoolkids in Algeria



Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 30 Dec 2016
Registered Users
New on the HUBB
  
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: Elgin, Scotland
Posts: 9
Thank you Guy's, Yes I have fitted Rally Raid racks to them both but even though I had read how hot the silencer gets nothing prepares you for the reality of close to red hot and was concerned that even with the air gap the straps are going to be cooking, time will tell when the salt disappears off the roads. The ktm's are a first for us having sold a Varadero with 50000 miles on it, a 650gs and 2 Crf 250's to get them, a test ride was not likely and so we bought them blind only having read articles. So far 1x 70 mile run is all we have done and they seem fine although I think the gearbox ratio's quite odd but I'm sure we will get used to them, a lower first gear would have been nice.
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 30 Dec 2016
Registered Users
HUBB regular
  
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Ljubljana Slovenija
Posts: 48
For the lower gearing get a 14 pinion (it'll do a trick) . I "seen" (on forum) exhaust get "emptied" and it became very loud (I don't like that) and you need a skilled welder to put it back together.
As long as the baggage is not touching exaust (2cm is enought) nothing will "burn" .
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 30 Dec 2016
Registered Users
New on the HUBB
  
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: Elgin, Scotland
Posts: 9
I weld for my living so not a problem however I don't want loud, the Crf's that we did were not any louder without the CAT, just ran better. I did change the front sprockets on the CRF's and they were better on wee roads but ruined them on faster roads and I changed them back. The KTM's are running at about 65mph at 4500 rpm so already quite high, not sure what KTM were thinking about when they picked the ratio's.
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 30 Dec 2016
Tim Cullis's Avatar
Super Moderator
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: London and Granada Altiplano
Posts: 3,168
I have a 2013 and a 2014 model and find the gearing good.

Initially I thought I would like wider ratios but the bikes are very confidence-inspiring off-tarmac (even with luggage) and I'm rarely going so slow that I would like a lower first gear.

I've also done some long single-day trips, for example Marrakech via Casablanca and Tanger, over to Algeciras and then another five hours of riding to the Granada Altiplano, so over 1,000 km. The last five hours were more or less solid 130 kph as by then it was early hours of the morning and very cold at altitude. I also did Aberdeen to London in one hit coming down the A1. The upshot is that I'm (personally) happy with the standard ratios.
__________________
"For sheer delight there is nothing like altitude; it gives one the thrill of adventure
and enlarges the world in which you live," Irving Mather (1892-1966)
Reply With Quote
Reply

« Previous Thread | Next Thread »

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 Registered Users and/or Members and 1 guests)
 

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On

Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Sauerkraut&Tofuwurst:Chapter II - a dog and a vegan dude on a sidecar across South Am SauerkrautandTofuwurst Ride Tales 73 1 Nov 2016 15:23
KTM 690 Enduro 2009 - 2013 Auto Clutch (Rekluse Type Clutch) Harty TRAVEL Equipment for Sale / Wanted 0 13 Nov 2014 20:05
KTM 690 Enduro suspension for sale Steve Pickford TRAVEL Equipment for Sale / Wanted 0 1 Jun 2014 16:46

 
 

Announcements

Thinking about traveling? Not sure about the whole thing? Watch the HU Achievable Dream Video Trailers and then get ALL the information you need to get inspired and learn how to travel anywhere in the world!

Have YOU ever wondered who has ridden around the world? We did too - and now here's the list of Circumnavigators!
Check it out now, and add your information if we didn't find you.

Next HU Eventscalendar

25 years of HU Events
Be sure to join us for this huge milestone!

ALL Dates subject to change.

2025 Confirmed Events:

Virginia: April 24-27
Queensland is back! May 2-5
Germany Summer: May 29-June 1
Ecuador June 13-15
Bulgaria Mini: June 27-29
CanWest: July 10-13
Switzerland: Aug 14-17
Romania: Aug 22-24
Austria: Sept. 11-14
California: September 18-21
France: September 19-21
Germany Autumn: Oct 30-Nov 2

Add yourself to the Updates List for each event!

Questions about an event? Ask here

See all event details

 
World's most listened to Adventure Motorbike Show!
Check the RAW segments; Grant, your HU host is on every month!
Episodes below to listen to while you, err, pretend to do something or other...

Adventurous Bikers – We've got all your Hygiene & Protection needs SORTED! Powdered Hair & Body Wash, Moisturising Cream Insect Repellent, and Moisturising Cream Sunscreen SPF50. ESSENTIAL | CONVENIENT | FUNCTIONAL.

2020 Edition of Chris Scott's Adventure Motorcycling Handbook.

2020 Edition of Chris Scott's Adventure Motorcycling Handbook.

"Ultimate global guide for red-blooded bikers planning overseas exploration. Covers choice & preparation of best bike, shipping overseas, baggage design, riding techniques, travel health, visas, documentation, safety and useful addresses." Recommended. (Grant)



Ripcord Rescue Travel Insurance.

Led by special operations veterans, Stanford Medicine affiliated physicians, paramedics and other travel experts, Ripcord is perfect for adventure seekers, climbers, skiers, sports enthusiasts, hunters, international travelers, humanitarian efforts, expeditions and more.

Ripcord Rescue Travel Insurance™ combines into a single integrated program the best evacuation and rescue with the premier travel insurance coverages designed for adventurers and travel is covered on motorcycles of all sizes.
(ONLY US RESIDENTS and currently has a limit of 60 days.)

Ripcord Evacuation Insurance is available for ALL nationalities.


 

What others say about HU...

"This site is the BIBLE for international bike travelers." Greg, Australia

"Thank you! The web site, The travels, The insight, The inspiration, Everything, just thanks." Colin, UK

"My friend and I are planning a trip from Singapore to England... We found (the HU) site invaluable as an aid to planning and have based a lot of our purchases (bikes, riding gear, etc.) on what we have learned from this site." Phil, Australia

"I for one always had an adventurous spirit, but you and Susan lit the fire for my trip and I'll be forever grateful for what you two do to inspire others to just do it." Brent, USA

"Your website is a mecca of valuable information and the (video) series is informative, entertaining, and inspiring!" Jennifer, Canada

"Your worldwide organisation and events are the Go To places to for all serious touring and aspiring touring bikers." Trevor, South Africa

"This is the answer to all my questions." Haydn, Australia

"Keep going the excellent work you are doing for Horizons Unlimited - I love it!" Thomas, Germany

Lots more comments here!



Five books by Graham Field!

Every book a diary
Every chapter a day
Every day a journey
Refreshingly honest and compelling tales: the hights and lows of a life on the road. Solo, unsupported, budget journeys of discovery.
Authentic, engaging and evocative travel memoirs, overland, around the world and through life.
All 8 books available from the author or as eBooks and audio books



Back Road Map Books and Backroad GPS Maps for all of Canada - a must have!

Your ad could be here, on EVERY page of the HUBB, or the whole website, or as many as you like!

New to Horizons Unlimited?

New to motorcycle travelling? New to the HU site? Confused? Too many options? It's really very simple - just 4 easy steps!

Horizons Unlimited was founded in 1997 by Grant and Susan Johnson following their journey around the world on a BMW R80G/S.

Susan and Grant Johnson Read more about Grant & Susan's story

Membership - help keep us going!

Horizons Unlimited is not a big multi-national company, just two people who love motorcycle travel and have grown what started as a hobby in 1997 into a full time job (usually 8-10 hours per day and 7 days a week) and a labour of love. To keep it going and a roof over our heads, we run events all over the world with the help of volunteers; we sell inspirational and informative DVDs; we have a few selected advertisers; and we make a small amount from memberships.

You don't have to be a Member to come to an HU meeting, access the website, or ask questions on the HUBB. What you get for your membership contribution is our sincere gratitude, good karma and knowing that you're helping to keep the motorcycle travel dream alive. Contributing Members and Gold Members do get additional features on the HUBB. Here's a list of all the Member benefits on the HUBB.



All times are GMT +1. The time now is 05:01.

Contact Us - Horizons Unlimited Motorcycle Travellers Website - Archive - Privacy Statement - Top