Author Topic: KTM690 rear rack.....sneak preview (Read 2123 times)

Groenie · « **on:** September 14, 2009, 01:41:22 pm »

Some lucky chick on the forum wanted racks made for her brand new 690 and I offered to help out. What do you think of these? Taking them for powder coating soon.

the_BOBNOB · « **Reply #1 on:** September 14, 2009, 01:57:43 pm »

nice one groenie

maybe you can build the guys on x-challenges some subframes next

Groenie · « **Reply #2 on:** September 14, 2009, 01:58:58 pm »

Haha....I checked Renier's XC out and thought exactly the same thing. We'll get there...

Polo · « **Reply #3 on:** September 14, 2009, 02:14:20 pm »

They look good...well done

ETS · « **Reply #4 on:** September 14, 2009, 02:55:31 pm »

Dit lyk bef@k! Die 690 het dit verseker nodig

Renier · « **Reply #5 on:** September 14, 2009, 03:52:50 pm »

lyk bleddie goed tjom!!

latweet as jy daai subframes wil bou, dan strip ons my bimmer...

hoopit ga gud da!!

blazes · « **Reply #6 on:** September 14, 2009, 05:31:08 pm »

Nice ---Sure Splash will also be interested.

TravelGravel · « **Reply #7 on:** September 15, 2009, 09:32:07 am »

Lucky bloody chick ... First a 690E and then this.... I hope she is worth it.

CaptainWobble · « **Reply #8 on:** September 15, 2009, 09:49:40 am »

Very nicely done. When does the orders open?

I have also seriously been looking at a 690. Have you checked of the subframe on the 690 will it be able to handle that extra weight over the back? I know the subframes can take quite a knock, but the load and vibration over a period of time might be outside the design of the frame. Like I said it is a very interesting prospect and that is the reason I am asking.

Groenie · « **Reply #9 on:** September 16, 2009, 08:29:10 am »

Oops, hit a snag when fitting them last night. Seeing they weren't built on the bike, but on a wooden jig, I was quite amazed that it actually fit! Problem is that the mounting holes on the frame is angled about 25 deg forward, so the things sticks up at a weird angle......back the drawing board again.....

DeepBass9 · « **Reply #10 on:** September 16, 2009, 08:40:46 am »

Nothing a 4 pound hammer won't fix!

Groenie · « **Reply #11 on:** September 21, 2009, 09:06:21 am »

Update: Even though the rack doesn't fit, it's going to be on a bike soon.....watch this space.

Here's a few pics of the side racks I built for the 690. Real dual purpose, they can take DirtBagz or any other soft luggage.

Groenie · « **Reply #12 on:** September 21, 2009, 09:06:49 am »

and some more....

DeepBass9 · « **Reply #13 on:** September 21, 2009, 09:11:52 am »

Hi Groenie, what size steel is that you are using? Is it round bar or tube?

Adventurer · « **Reply #14 on:** September 21, 2009, 09:13:45 am »

I recognise that 690.....very nice Leo Vince too.

Aquatic · « **Reply #15 on:** September 21, 2009, 09:16:44 am »

Looking Spiff!!!

Groenie · « **Reply #16 on:** September 21, 2009, 09:28:45 am »

Mainly 16mm and some 12mm tube. The loops are 6mm round bar

DeepBass9 · « **Reply #17 on:** September 21, 2009, 09:58:06 am »

OK, and the wall thickness? 2mm?

I'm going to have a go at building some racks for my KLR before the bash. I've taken the side covers off of the bike and am looking at building a pannier frame with aluminium panels where the side covers were, and integrate a tool tube into the contraption. I think the bike looks better with the side covers off, seeing as there is just a lot of empty space under there. Still in the concept stage though

letsgofishing · « **Reply #18 on:** September 21, 2009, 01:26:29 pm »

Nice work there Groenie!

Can't tell from the pics - does the 690 have any sort of rear sub-frame?

Groenie · « **Reply #19 on:** September 21, 2009, 01:32:39 pm »

Yes it has a subframe that ends about 10cm from the top mounting points of the racks, just behind the fuel cap.

Author Topic: KTM690 rear rack.....sneak preview (Read 2123 times)

CaptainWobble