It's official ...

[bubba zanetti]

After putting 10,000 km on the KTM I can officially say ....

I Love This Bike !!!!  

Yes ... I do !!  Most fun motorcycle I have owned.  



Happy me !

Sure, I could use an inch higher seat and some bar risers for off road. But other than that, she fits me very well. Is good for 500 mile days and goes anywhere I want to. The 200 mile range is adequate and  I can pack a ton of gear for camping or go light.

Maintenance is different but my last oil change took me about 1 hour and was easy peasy.  The Mefo Super Explorer/Hidenau  rear/front tires are pretty good, except for very fast twisties in the wet where  they do not inspire huge confidence. But as an all round  tire with great tread life ... damn good.

Yep, ... happy.

[Flyer]

Yep, ... happy.

 
Of course you are!
KTM built the Adv. for the Kootenays.

[bubba zanetti]

 
Of course you are!
KTM built the Adv. for the Kootenays.

Kootenay Travel Machine    

[sagerat]

Must look away from this temptation; remember chain lube vs. shaft drive.  Whew, feeling better, now.

Buddy has a 990R Adventure and he says it's a KLR on steroids (he means that as a compliment has he loved his Kawi, but hated it's pokey nature on the street and weight offroad).  I keep looking at 990 ADV's and going, "hmm."

Glad to hear the oil changing isn't as awful as others have made it out to be.

[Rincewind]

Thanks for the update Bubba.  The bike looks fantastic and I can nearly see the SEG thru your helmet.

[bubba zanetti]

KLR on steroids is a perfect description.  

[alphabet man]

See bubba go! Go bubba  go     Took you long enough to post up here

[KLRchickie]

After all the challenges you had getting your hands on the bike you wanted, it is good to hear that you're enjoying it!

[bluepoof]

 

[ZED]

That's great Bubba.  Glad to hear the new scoot is working out.

I think I recognize the pass in the picture too.  You've been having fun.  

[atadaskew]

Must look away from this temptation; remember chain lube vs. shaft drive.  Whew, feeling better, now.

You sure? I'd prefer to lube a chain than deal with the dreaded esplodin FD..
 

[Mrs. DantesDame]

I don't know why I didn't see this sooner    Great to hear that you're happy with the KTM, Jim. Not that I had any doubt  

[bubba zanetti]

See bubba go! Go bubba  go     Took you long enough to post up here

I almost make that bike look ... small.  

[XLR8]

That's awesome.

So when's the next trip to the Steens down here in Oregon.  

[R Doug]

KLR on steroids is a perfect description.  

Congrats on the new ride!  

A buddy of mine recently purchased a 990 Adventure after being a longtime KLR owner/rider.  He likes to say, "What seemed fast on the KLR now seems slow on the KTM."  

He kept his KLR for he can never part ways with it.  

I too love my 990 and regarding the seat, send yours to Renazco Racing.  It's the BEST money I spent on my Adventure.  

Many happy miles to you.

[veefer800canuck]

Aw shucks, I thought you wuz going to announce the KTM Red Bull entry for WSB for 2011.