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Introductions / Re: Stopping in to say Hello
« on: March 31, 2016, 01:15:56 pm »
Sounds like this might be a good bike for you. I found out quick that it is not my old kx 125. I found myself on my back more than once  :) When the power kicks in it is a beast in the dirt.

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690 Discussion / Re: Buying a KTM 690 and riding across the country
« on: March 31, 2016, 12:04:03 am »
Without a custom seat or at least a thick pillow from walmart your butt would be in large pain within no time. Also the range is very short, would not want to try a cross some of the western states without an extra can of fuel on the bike.

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Introductions / Re: Stopping in to say Hello
« on: March 31, 2016, 12:00:03 am »
Welcome octopi, sounds like we have some of the same bike experience and age I am 47. I also had a fjr and was one of the bikes I really miss. I am 6'1" and the enduro height is no problem (I wear boots) except if you get off kilter going up a hill, or off balance and then the tall bike just exacerbates the problem and usually tip over :). Just got my 690 around a month ago and love hitting the dirt again. Had not ridden in the dirt since I was a kid. If you want to do short commutes and dirt ride this is a great bike, although it can be done I think the fjr would be 100 times better for any distance travel.

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Introductions / Re: Hi from sunny Queensland
« on: March 27, 2016, 08:57:47 pm »
Welcome, I also recently came here to learn about the 690 E.

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Introductions / Re: Greetings from Bulgaria
« on: March 27, 2016, 08:56:49 pm »
Welcome from Kansas. Thanks for the video.

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Introductions / Re: Hello from Iceland
« on: March 21, 2016, 10:09:21 pm »
Welcome :)

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Introductions / Re: Hello from the Netherlands
« on: March 21, 2016, 10:07:49 pm »
Welcome Jeroen, Just got a 2016 myself. How are you getting along with the bike now?

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Introductions / Re: New Geezer with 690
« on: March 14, 2016, 05:37:03 pm »
Nice looking bike, looks like its got a couple farkles on it already.

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Introductions / Re: Newbie
« on: March 14, 2016, 12:23:08 pm »
Welcome, I am an new duke owner also.

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Introductions / New duke rider
« on: March 13, 2016, 04:52:33 pm »
Hello, I just purchased a 2016 690e last week. Traded a zx14 in on it. Figured I had better let it go before I got in trouble with it, sure was a good bike though. The enduro will mostly be used for commuting 6 miles each way back and forth to work and occasional trips to dirt trails. Am enjoying it so far and looking at farkles. Dropped it already when washing it the kickstand went into the grass and it **** the plastic grip protectors, moose protectors ordered. Have not ridden in the dirt since I was a kid (47 now) and I forgot how much fun it is.

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