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The r 1 was mega, but it was wasted on me, it needs to be with someone that's either going to polish it regularly and keep it mint or do it justice and ride it harder on the road.
I was sad to see it go but I soon forgot about it when I jumped.. Literally, even at 6ft both feet don't sit flat on the floor, onto the Ktm. The few roads I've been on over the last couple of days have already taught me loads. I haven't slowed down at all though, if anything the opposite. I don't feel scared of dropping the Ktm, and it can carry some impressive corner speed. I'm still finding it very vague in corners though. I'm not slipping or moving around but I just can't seem to feel what the fronts doing.
In typical Ktm fashion it's gone back to the dealers already. There's a couple of things I'm not happy with and the shops sorting them out. It needs a new oxygen sensor and also a cam chain tensioner. So again I'm bike less. At least it's not nice forecast for a few days.
I was sad to see it go but I soon forgot about it when I jumped.. Literally, even at 6ft both feet don't sit flat on the floor, onto the Ktm. The few roads I've been on over the last couple of days have already taught me loads. I haven't slowed down at all though, if anything the opposite. I don't feel scared of dropping the Ktm, and it can carry some impressive corner speed. I'm still finding it very vague in corners though. I'm not slipping or moving around but I just can't seem to feel what the fronts doing.
In typical Ktm fashion it's gone back to the dealers already. There's a couple of things I'm not happy with and the shops sorting them out. It needs a new oxygen sensor and also a cam chain tensioner. So again I'm bike less. At least it's not nice forecast for a few days.
I had a Duke II as my first bike, loved it, gutted I sold it, wished I still had it, would love another one. 120 flat will not change however you sit on iteither, mine would do that if I was sat bolt upright or tucked in.
I loved the noise, much better than a screaming 4 in my mind.
You get used to the lumpiness very quickly, and just ride around it.
I loved the noise, much better than a screaming 4 in my mind.
You get used to the lumpiness very quickly, and just ride around it.
EvoBarry said:
I bought my 990SMT in the vain hope it would slow me down compared to the K8. As you're finding, it doesn't, you just act like a d!ck instead 
I've noticed I spend most of my traffic light starts trying to stop the front hitting me in the face.
I bought my Nuda 900 for the same reason.. Now I've been caught speeding on my back wheel I've noticed I spend most of my traffic light starts trying to stop the front hitting me in the face.
There won't be any more pics as the bikes going back Monday unfortunately. Out of the three weeks or so I've owned it I've actually had it.At home less than 24 hours. There's been numerous problems and today I finally told them ii wanted my money back. I loved the bike for the few miles I did but I won't be in a rush to get another ktm unfortunately as I have no trust in the local ktm garage or their bikes any more.
Stay tuned for another new bike thread.
Stay tuned for another new bike thread.
Tim85 said:
There won't be any more pics as the bikes going back Monday unfortunately. Out of the three weeks or so I've owned it I've actually had it.At home less than 24 hours. There's been numerous problems and today I finally told them ii wanted my money back. I loved the bike for the few miles I did but I won't be in a rush to get another ktm unfortunately as I have no trust in the local ktm garage or their bikes any more.
Stay tuned for another new bike thread.
Oooo exciting, what type of bike are you looking for?Stay tuned for another new bike thread.
So I Can't even remember when I paid for the bike but basically that day it stalled twice as I tried to ride away and at the lights at the end of the road. I just thought it was the old big lumpy single way and it was me not giving it enough throttle. Anyway two hours later the fi light comes on and stays on and the stalling continues at any junction/lights. Also it didn't recognise how hot it was so it was kicking the fan on and boiling the coolant spitting it out of the overflow.
Anyway back it went. The garage were brilliant to be fair. They sent it to the local ktm for it all sorting plus a remap for the exhaust. Anyway two weeks later of ktm saying tomorrow tomorrow I went and picked it up yesterday. Ktm staff were generally rude and didn't say a word to me. Threw the keys to me and shut the door before Ihad time to put my jacket on. The bike stalled twice whilst I was warming it up and putting my stuff on. Took it back to the garage I bought I from and said I'dtake it for a proper blast and see if it got better. It didn't it stalled pretty much every set of lights. Especially annoying/dangerous/embarrassing when I filtered to the front of a queue and tried to pull away and it died causing everyone to slam on. I don't trust ktm did what they said they did. I also asked then to change the cam chain tensioner as it sounded loud. They said they didbut the bolt still looks old and it's still loud.
The moments the bike worked I loved it. It's the only bike I've been able to wheelie at will and on bumpy b roads it can upset some of the bigger exotic stuff but I just don't trust it and don't trust ktm will do any work properly when it goes back.
I've got 6 grand to go at so not sure. Really want a better track bike that's got a v5 so may try either a 07/08 r6 or a 675. My mate fancies buying my gsxr track bike so might get one of the above sell him my gsxr then pick up an old hornet again for the road. Not really sure yet. I'll probably end up with a fireblade as all these pictures of new ones on here have me looking at them.
Anyway back it went. The garage were brilliant to be fair. They sent it to the local ktm for it all sorting plus a remap for the exhaust. Anyway two weeks later of ktm saying tomorrow tomorrow I went and picked it up yesterday. Ktm staff were generally rude and didn't say a word to me. Threw the keys to me and shut the door before Ihad time to put my jacket on. The bike stalled twice whilst I was warming it up and putting my stuff on. Took it back to the garage I bought I from and said I'dtake it for a proper blast and see if it got better. It didn't it stalled pretty much every set of lights. Especially annoying/dangerous/embarrassing when I filtered to the front of a queue and tried to pull away and it died causing everyone to slam on. I don't trust ktm did what they said they did. I also asked then to change the cam chain tensioner as it sounded loud. They said they didbut the bolt still looks old and it's still loud.
The moments the bike worked I loved it. It's the only bike I've been able to wheelie at will and on bumpy b roads it can upset some of the bigger exotic stuff but I just don't trust it and don't trust ktm will do any work properly when it goes back.
I've got 6 grand to go at so not sure. Really want a better track bike that's got a v5 so may try either a 07/08 r6 or a 675. My mate fancies buying my gsxr track bike so might get one of the above sell him my gsxr then pick up an old hornet again for the road. Not really sure yet. I'll probably end up with a fireblade as all these pictures of new ones on here have me looking at them.
Shame it didn't work out. My mate had one and never had any real porblems with it -it was a right hoot. Sounds like you've been unlucky, especially with the service from KTM. Good luck with your next bike! IIRC, the 08/09 R6 has a few small revisions and a smidgen more power than the 06/07, whilst the 10-on models had less power than either.
Ive been keen to change my crf 450x enduro bike for a 350 KTM Six days, as all the race guys seem to be on KTMs and they are so much lighter than the Honda. But I am really worried about the reliability and the reputed fragile nature of them! The Honda is not perfect, and its been apart and rebuilt several times a season, but nothing has really "broken" on it, just maintenance and one front sprocket oil seal went. And it just feels totally reliable, the thing that breaks first is always me!
Still fancy the KTM, but it is a concern in the back of my mind.
Still fancy the KTM, but it is a concern in the back of my mind.
The r 1 went and disappeared between local dealerships, I wouldn't get it back if I could either. It was too nice for what I want. I'd of never taken it on track and on the road it was mega but just too easy to ride to my level. I wanted something I can feel like I'm leaning on a bit not just holding onto.
Also I just wanted it gone away from me really, when I get something in my mind I just go and do it usually. I didn't regret getting the ktm. If it worked I'd of loved it. It was just unfortunately broken.
The dealers were Jem speed shop in batley. They were spot on. Couldn't of asked more from them really. I kind of know the lad that works there which made it awkward when I had to go back but they did everything expected and more to be fair. It was when they sent it to ktm that it all went tits up.
Also I just wanted it gone away from me really, when I get something in my mind I just go and do it usually. I didn't regret getting the ktm. If it worked I'd of loved it. It was just unfortunately broken.
The dealers were Jem speed shop in batley. They were spot on. Couldn't of asked more from them really. I kind of know the lad that works there which made it awkward when I had to go back but they did everything expected and more to be fair. It was when they sent it to ktm that it all went tits up.
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