Dave Bennett
Adventurist
Nice bike Scott! :REOutArchery02:
expeditionswest said:I wouldn't care if it took me three hours to change an air filter (oh wait, it does)... The KTM 950 ADV is a bike molded from the depths of my own soul.
I cannot imagine owning and riding any other motorcycle, and likely never will.
Strap on an extra pack, take out a 2nd mortgage and bring some with you :wings:2aroundtheworld said:I feel the same about mine but there is no doubt that it is more high-maintenance/expensive to maintain than a Japanese equivalent.
One thing that gets me is the special engine oil you have to put in. I think i paid like $10 for a quart last time...and I wonder what you do when you travel in Guatemala and can't find it.
expeditionswest said:I wouldn't care if it took me three hours to change an air filter (oh wait, it does)... The KTM 950 ADV is a bike molded from the depths of my own soul.
I cannot imagine owning and riding any other motorcycle, and likely never will.
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805gregg said:I followed a KTM 950 through some serious sand he had knobbies I had Tourance on my DL1000. He had no camping gear, I had the whole deal. He couldn't make it through the last sand wash. I could and hit him when he stopped right in front of me.
SOAZ said:I got a chance to ride Scott's bike around on pavement. It is the most natural feeling bike to ride. Right off the bat I felt comfortable. The hardest part about riding it is keeping oneself in control. The urge to do highly illegal speeds is strong, VERY strong with this one!
Someday, one will sit in my garage. :jumping:
RHINO said:i had a similar experience,, i was riding my ol' ducati e900, he was on a DL1000. i had to stop several times with nothing to do but have lunch waiting for the poor bugger. the trail we rode was waaay to much for the guy and maybe the bike.
but there is a morale to your story, dont follow too close the rider in front of you.
One thing that gets me is the special engine oil you have to put in. I think i paid like $10 for a quart last time...and I wonder what you do when you travel in Guatemala and can't find it.
I don't think that rear tire will last long even sitting in the booth.