New toy arrived ;) KTM 1190 Adventure R

[c10]

Little me on a 1190. Actually belongs to a good friend of mine. He picked it up @ a good going through a Divorce Price from previous owner. Only 7000 miles on unit.
Picked GPS lock in 13 seconds it was only key that he did not get.
Mods to do fuel tank sock filter mod
New tires / chain / sprockets / fluids all /
Battey / clean up electrical add ons.
Then go for a long ride
Bike to be going to Colorado for a long trip.

 

[c10]

Everything brought to me parts / materials / manuals

 

[mabupa]

@c10 did he get the saddle cases too? Those are some long forks on the front of that thing!

 

[Bumblebee]

Not a bad looking beastie....looks pretty tall.

 

[c10]

@c10 did he get the saddle cases too? Those are some long forks on the front of that thing!

Yes I just did not want them here due to room.

 

[c10]

Not a bad looking beastie....looks pretty tall.

Tall well I guess so I'm 5 foot 1 " and the mirror is @ 5 foot even

 

[Bumblebee]

Tall well I guess so I'm 5 foot 1 " and the mirror is @ 5 foot even

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You are taller than that in my eyes...

Mirrors 5 feet off the ground, that's tall for anyone.

I'm not that tall either and had a CR250 which was a challenge to get on, once the suspension was settled it was OK.

 

[jeffgordons24]

That is a monster!
How tall is your friend ? He must be pretty large to appear in place on that bike. How is the power and such on there?

 

[c10]

I'll let you know Steven after all work is done how the power is. He is 6 foot.
I have a audience today

 

[1busa]

I was just @ the Indian/KTM dealership yesterday and they were trying to sell me that very bike!!! They had a leftover 1090R that they threw all kinds of accessories on it.

Tempting.........

 

[mabupa]

I was just @ the Indian/KTM dealership yesterday and they were trying to sell me that very bike!!! They had a leftover 1090R that they threw all kinds of accessories on it.

Tempting.........

That bike would definitely complement your Harley and busa.

 

[1busa]

That bike would definitely complement your Harley and busa.

Yeah I know.....

It was tempting for sure!!! Had all the goodies already on and Ready 2 Go

I’m waiting to see the FTR 1200 and KTM790 AdventureR in person. Then I’ll probably make a decision. That 1090 is a BIG bike and I’m not sure I want to settle and have another big bike in my garage and those other bikes come out in the spring and I have Buyers remorse

The next bike I get is gonna be my last for a while so I’m not gonna compromise or be persuaded to settle for a good deal. I want to get exactly what I want

 

[c10]

I just came back from a little test ride Ill note 1st before anyone says a thing I ride a little hooligan like at times especially on fun bikes . The owner of this has sent me across country to pick up bikes for him , and all in the Houston ride group know what my ride capabilities are . The jokes last night at our annual Christmas party that c10 was going to let you know how it Wheelies . Gary many years ago brought over a new KTM 690 , and said if you can get on it you can ride it . Mistake as we wheelied off into the sunset

 

[1busa]

So what did you think of the 1190 after riding it?

 

[Red05]

Thanks for the ride, C10! I felt like I was sitting pillion lol. Team orange makes a heck of a machine.

 

[c10]

So what did you think of the 1190 after riding it?

It's alot of fun. Now this bike is full on farkled out with dongles / Rottweiler airbox and power adders, full Remus exhaust, and power commander V. I would get into some trouble with this bike handled well for hard knobie tires. It did step out a few times.
I had previously made a run and it was drift happy.

 

[jeffgordons24]

I'll let you know Steven after all work is done how the power is. He is 6 foot.
I have a audience today

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Thanks, I look forward to hearing about it !
I love your dogs, they are so adorable and well behaved. What about the cat?
Oh and you forgot RamJam is also in the audience.

 

[pashnit]

That bike is itchin' for some dirt. Mean lookin'

 

[jeffgordons24]

Looked like a hell of s fun ride, guess Texas has no helmet law?
Definitely a torquey SOB, at first it sounded 2 stroke until I realized it was the camera vibrating lol

 

[Nastee]

Not a bad looking beastie....looks pretty tall.

Most of KTM's off road & duals are ridiculous tall. Took a class & 6ft + guy had brand new enduro that he had toone leg tip toe just to sit on when stopped.