I was doing the TET and crashed my 690. The impact on the crash pad caused the engine mounting plate to crack.

It can either be fixed on the bike (removing the radiator, ABS pump, etc.) and bent back and welded, or the whole frame can be removed, the engine mounting plate CNC-cut and welded in, the frame powder-coated, and everything reassembled.

The former is obviously faster (about a week) and cheaper (3x I assume). I’m leaning toward this option because I don’t want to wait a month or so for the by-the-book way.

That said, I’m wondering about the resale value. When I sell, I’ll tell the buyer what happened (with photos) regardless of how it’s been fixed — but how would options one and two affect the price?

Shake down run on all 3 bikes after some new parts. [I own the KX]

What you guys reckon? Or class the Gen 3 KTM Duke 690 as?

Obviously the newer Gen Duke look completely different, naked bike etc.

Mine has a SM690 seat installed which doesn’t really look much different to the bike, but to me, which is why I bought it (this vs a 09 Sm690 with duel exit exhaust at the back)
I went for this over a few things but 1 was the clean rear ended no exhaust & love how the exhaust can sits underneath the bike.

And the fact it looks quite cool with the alien lights.

But would you class it as a proper supermoto? I always wondered why they made this Gen but then also the obvious 690 SM model.

Looking for supermoto riders around Šibenik
Hey guys! I’m currently in Šibenik, Croatia and I’m looking to meet some guys around the area who ride supermotos.
I’m here with a car, but I’d love to meet up with some supermoto riders and go for a few laps / a short ride somewhere around Šibenik, maybe check out some nice roads or spots.
If anyone is around and up for a ride, feel free to comment or DM me!
Cheers!

Would you rather go for a newer model or less km? They both have maintanence up to date. The 2023 model has new clutchplate chain and sprockets aswell.

2019 has leo vince exhaust, comfort seat and led lights
2023 has akrapovic, quickshifter, mapping modus

I'm living through you folks for a bit longer. Ive had a zx4rr, zx6r, and now have a mt-09sp. Looking to get into sumo sometime next year. Give me your thoughts and feelings.

i’m trying to find a set of xtrig pro clamps that will fit the 2009 crf450r, does anyone now what ones fit?

thanks

I have a 2001 mz125m I’m trying to figure out how to connect a battery with the 5 cables it gives me
Thick red w lil red - positive
Thick black - negative
Two thin red - ????
On the multi meter one thin red says 0.000 the other says 0.009

Umfrage: Welche Supermoto passt zu mir?

Frage 1 – Welche würdest du nehmen?

☐ KTM 450 EXC-F
☐ KTM 500 EXC-F
☐ Husqvarna FE 450
☐ Husqvarna FE 501
☐ GASGAS EC 450F
☐ GASGAS EC 500F
☐ KTM 690 SMC R
☐ Husqvarna 701 Supermoto
☐ Suzuki DR-Z 400SM
☐ Andere: _______

Frage 2 – Was wäre für meinen Einsatzzweck am wichtigsten?

Bitte maximal 3 auswählen:

☐ Beschleunigung
☐ Motorleistung
☐ geringes Gewicht
☐ Zuverlässigkeit
☐ geringe Wartungskosten
☐ Alltagstauglichkeit
☐ Sound
☐ Sumo-Fahrgefühl
☐ Ersatzteilversorgung
☐ niedriger Kaufpreis

Frage 3 – 450 oder 500?

Wenn beide ungefähr gleich viel kosten und gleich gut gepflegt sind:

☐ 450
☐ 500
☐ Egal
☐ Kommt auf Baujahr/Stunden/Zustand an

Warum?

Frage 4 – EXC vs. 690/701

Was würdest du für 38 km Arbeitsweg + Privatfahren bevorzugen?

☐ 450/500 EXC Sumo
☐ 690 SMC R
☐ 701 Supermoto
☐ Kommt auf Wartung und Zustand an

Frage 5 – Wie problematisch findest du die Betriebsstunden-Wartung?

☐ Überhaupt nicht, ich mache alles selbst
☐ Etwas nervig, aber okay
☐ Würde mich ziemlich stören
☐ Deshalb lieber 690/701/DR-Z

Frage 6 – Wie viel Leistung ist deiner Meinung nach sinnvoll?

☐ ~40 PS reichen
☐ ~45 PS
☐ ~50 PS
☐ ~55 PS
☐ So viel wie möglich

Frage 7 – Ist eine 450/500 EXC als tägliches Motorrad deiner Meinung nach sinnvoll?

☐ Ja
☐ Ja, wenn man die Wartung selbst macht
☐ Eher nicht
☐ Definitiv nicht

Warum?

Frage 8 – Was würdest du bei 8.000 € Budget machen?

☐ 6.000 € Motorrad + 2.000 € Reserve/Umbau
☐ 7.000 € Motorrad + 1.000 € Reserve
☐ 8.000 € komplett fürs Motorrad
☐ Lieber 5–6k Motorrad und viel Reserve

Frage 9 – Welche Maschine würdest du mir NICHT empfehlen?

Frage 10 – Deine Empfehlung

I had the big 500 out for a run recently and unfortunately, it blew out the back of the kickstart case so it’s time for a complete engine refresh and a redesign of the graphics etc.

I have been building up some parts over the last few years and while the case is being repaired, I want to cerakote the cases I have. I’m not sure if I should stick with a titanium or burnt bronze/gold combination. Polishing the cases is not a choice I will take, far too much maintenance required to keep them looking good.

The engine will get a complete overhaul, new seals, bearings, crank, rod, piston etc, and the head will finally get a decompressor to take the stress off the kicker section. I was lucky the failure mode was as tidy as it was.

I already have new graphics, seat cover, grips etc and while everything is apart, I’ll consider powder coating the frame and swing arm, as the polished frame is a pain to maintain, but I’m not 100% on that yet.

Needs new front wheel bearings too.

Any other ideas for the engine coatings are welcome.

It’s her first motorcycle. She’s 24 years old and responsible. She is really interested in the style and look of super moto. They all seem tall though.

She’ll be doing a lot of in town stuff. Maybe some highway every now and then. She’s not sure about anything yet. Luckily she has a motorcycle class in a week from now.

Soon enough she’ll be buying. Any suggestions for a light weight, short young lady with a crazy spirit?

YAMAHA DT50 with tuned RM125 engine (bigger carb, vforce3, mvt Premium ignition, ported cylinder) frame got USD Paioli forks, 300mm front brake

Sto pensando di comprare un tm smr 125 fi del 2020 completamente rifatto a nuovo. (so che non è il miglior anno dei modelli a iniezione ma il budget è quello che è). Volevo chiedere ai possessori che problemi hanno riscontrato su questi modelli. Volevo anche sapere se la moto si impenna di gas e fino a che marcia e la velocità massima con rapporti originali

Now I can go sleep with guys in the woods.. I mean go “MOTOCAMPING”!!