Talk to me about your 9 fiddy

[Rincewind]

which LC8 enclosure?  

The 950 or 990 Adventures specifically.

[XLR8]

I have not made it to the 10,000 mile service yet however I believe it's known to be expensive. I think a valve check is 8 hours of labor and they replace either the water pump, fuel pump or both. I can't remember.

I'm guessing it's around $800.00 at the 10K mile mark.

Changing the oil on the 990 is a PITA because you have to take off the left tank. An oil change at the shop here runs $255.00

The good news is that a lot of people do it themselves.

http://www.ktm950.info/


IMO, the 990 is an expensive bike to own. It's a bike that was designed to be torn down in the bivouac every night by mechanics and not so much a bike to be owned by general consumers. It's so much fun though that it's worth it.

[Rincewind]

Holy fuck that's an expensive oil change!  Pardon my french.  Eight hours for valve checks is a lot!  Thanks for the info, XLR8.

[XLR8]

Most guys can change the oil in their 990 in 2 hours with some practice.

The reason the oil change at the shop is so much is because they use Motorex which costs as much as gold. My bill says that labor was $180 which is still a lot but they charge time to take off the tank and check each of the screens in addition to changing the filter.

I'm going to do everything but the valves from here on out. And if I had more time I'd attempt the valves too.

[Rincewind]

2hrs to self-perform an oil change?  Ok. thanks.  I can appreciate that it is a top-dog bike in terms of performance, but I am not a top-dog myself and 2-hours to do what otherwise takes 15-minutes means it is not for me.

KTM Adventure

[XLR8]

Rincewind,

Yes definitely not a change the oil and go bike. But not many machines that venture off road are. Machines in this class can take you places other bikes can't but you have to pay for the fun.

[DNA]

I ended up buying the 625 with duel 17" & 21' tire set ups, but I am still thinking 950 as I am seeing a lot of nice used bikes for great deals in the fal (as always).

950 = carbs - I can do carbs, but they have their limitations.  Good news it is easier to add an additional fuel cell.

990 - EFI - I cannot do much, but not much is needed (except a trailer is there is an issue.

So is there a preference form those that know both models?  The mags like the 990 - but they always like new over old for whatever reason.

I tend to ride a bit   aggressively, so I'm a bit worried about range also.  

As I now have a 250 and a 625 - I just cannot see the GS in the garage for a 50% premium - though it also seems like a good candidate.  I will try to ride 'em both before I buy - but that is not always that easy.