Recent content by AlanDoyle

Hi Guys, anyone know where I can get an Airbox intake cover for X Challenge, it has 3 bolts that hold it in position. guys remove it for more performance??? I have tried the agents, no longer available.

Hi, I ride a DR650, stock std. I ride it pretty gently at around 80 up to 100km/h approx. I use it mainly on tar roads with the occasional dust road ride. My fuel consumtion is averaging 22km/liter.

Hi Guys, will have a look for pics and post, thanks.

Hi Geopat, I reckon it might help a bit but the one big problem remains no matter what shimming you do. And that is that the rear shock has way too much damping. Normally one would have to change the rear shock shaft and the damping adjuster rod inside to fix this problem, that's why I though...

I am not sure if they are the same, but try the settings and see if they help get the suspension plusher. There is one thing that a lot of people get wrong, and that is that you need more damping, wrong, you need less. The more damping you apply the harder the ride and if you go far enough on...

Moved to this heading:        KTM 690 HARSH SUSPENSION FIX - THIS IS HOW I FIXED MINE

Please ask question if you need, I dont mind helping....................

Hope it helped some of you.  :ricky:

Hi Guys, go to the new post I just shared all the info is there.  :biggrin:

The earlier 690's came with WAY WAY too much rebound damping in the back shock, the back shock causes the front to feel harsh and get those bouncing wheels entering a corner while under braking, so instead of having a new chromed shaft and damping rod made to allow more oil flow, I chose to...

I'm sharing that you need to have your suspension fixed by revalving it, and that it needs to be done by a qualified person.  :)

:imaposer: Yes, that's what I'm afraid of LOL  :imaposer:

As above, imagine someone gets badly hurt or worse, crippled or killed because they tried to do their own suspension and did not get it right. I would not like that on my watch. Sure you would feel the same way if you were in my shoes. Suspension is a critical component on a motorcycle and can...

Happy to report, comfortable ride through Baviaanskloof on the weekend, bike is so pleasant to ride now. Valving has to be done by a qualified person, don't try tackle it if you don't know what you are doing. I am a qualified motorcycle mechanic and have extensive experience and knowledge in...

I bought my KTM 690 ENDURO 2009 second hand from a guy here in Eastern Cape, he complained about the harsh suspension too. The 690 has a major flaw in the setup of the suspension and can only be rectified by having the suspension revalved, there is no other way. The springs are correct for the...