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[Garthox]

Some footage from my race this past weekend.

Looks likes a lekker fun one.

Close call there at like 26:10 by that little rockbed. I also tensed up seeing that coming up in the vid LOL

 

[J37]

Looks likes a lekker fun one.

Close call there at like 26:10 by that little rockbed. I also tensed up seeing that coming up in the vid LOL

Ya

I think it was actually just mud, but I wasn't keen on sliding out. And most importantly I clean my own bike, and would prefer to keep it as clean as possible so its not a mission to clean.

 

[bloedmonster]

Maybe a tad off topic, but anyone have experience with this Rapidbike Easy ?
I have a 2015 KTM Duke 390 with a custom 3d printed air box lid, K&N Filter, MIVV GP Full decat exhaust system and with the akra mapping. I'm just scared I'm running it too lean (after installing the lid) and hoping something like this, rather than a full power commander setup, will do the trick.
Ideas or Opinions - You gentleman on here are full of those anyway

 

[Flex]

Maybe a tad off topic, but anyone have experience with this Rapidbike Easy ?
I have a 2015 KTM Duke 390 with a custom 3d printed air box lid, K&N Filter, MIVV GP Full decat exhaust system and with the akra mapping. I'm just scared I'm running it too lean (after installing the lid) and hoping something like this, rather than a full power commander setup, will do the trick.
Ideas or Opinions - You gentleman on here are full of those anyway

Going to have to take it somewhere to tune. So might as well take it to someone to tune the bike as is and do the mapping

 

[HasThisNameBeenTaken]

RIP akropovic. Kakkest exhaust ever.

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[Sub-lime]

RIP akropovic. Kakkest exhaust ever.

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This a 690?

Im looking for an aftermarket pipe for a 2016 690 Enduro R

 

[Phence]

RIP akropovic. Kakkest exhaust ever.

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Wtf happened lol?

 

[HasThisNameBeenTaken]

This a 690?

Im looking for an aftermarket pipe for a 2016 690 Enduro R

Its a 2016 690 smc.
Im not sure if akro actually made a pipe for this bike as when I made an inquiry online the product range ends at 2012. So the pipe might just be unsuitable.

Im now looking at a yoshi pipe from the states.

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[Flex]

Its a 2016 690 smc.
Im not sure if akro actually made a pipe for this bike as when I made an inquiry online the product range ends at 2012. So the pipe might just be unsuitable.

Im now looking at a yoshi pipe from the states.

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What do you mean you do not actually know if akro made it?
What happened, don't get it.

Guess something happened to the carbon tip?
There are many cheap after market chinese exhausts with carbon tips. They do not last

 

[Sub-lime]

Some footage from my race this past weekend.

Nice, What class do you race in.

 

[HasThisNameBeenTaken]

What do you mean you do not actually know if akro made it?
What happened, don't get it.

Guess something happened to the carbon tip?
There are many cheap after market chinese exhausts with carbon tips. They do not last

I mean it might be a fake, build quality is obviously an issue. Or this pipe was for an older version of the 690 engine and is no longer suitable.


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[D3TTOL]

LOL xD

I have never seen a exhaust break like that before. I have seen leaks many times but never the tip just come right off.

 

[iamgigglz]

What do you mean you do not actually know if akro made it?
What happened, don't get it.

Guess something happened to the carbon tip?
There are many cheap after market chinese exhausts with carbon tips. They do not last

Yeah I'm genuinely interested to know what happened here. Those pipes are hugely expensive and very well made.
@HasThisNameBeenTaken, how old is it? What mileage? Did you buy it new? Where from?
Unless it's really old I would take it to KTM and kick up a fuss (in a nice way though) - you might get something out of it.

 

[Flex]

I mean it might be a fake, build quality is obviously an issue. Or this pipe was for an older version of the 690 engine and is no longer suitable.


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Even if it was for another version. If I took an Acro pipe made for a S1000RR and put it onto my City Golf it would still be fine.

So something else def going on here

 

[HasThisNameBeenTaken]

Yeah I'm genuinely interested to know what happened here. Those pipes are hugely expensive and very well made.
@HasThisNameBeenTaken, how old is it? What mileage? Did you buy it new? Where from?
Unless it's really old I would take it to KTM and kick up a fuss (in a nice way though) - you might get something out of it.

3 years old, got it new. 15 000 km is coming up. I've e-mailed akro asking about it. Will see what they have to say.

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[J37]

Nice, What class do you race in.

As roof was around the corner, I didn't want to risk injury etc. So opted to drop down a class, to Silver A for this race.
Ended up winning, which is why I don't race it throughout the year.

Throughout the year I race Pro B.

 

[Sub-lime]

As roof was around the corner, I didn't want to risk injury etc. So opted to drop down a class, to Silver A for this race.
Ended up winning, which is why I don't race it throughout the year.

Throughout the year I race Pro B.

Well done, I race Pro B too #TitansRaceTeam #228

 

[PsyentisT]

Surprise surprise my 2017 KTM 390 Duke is starting to leak oil from a point I can't even seem to find up close. Can anyone suggest a good mechanic to have it inspected. Warranty expired last year August so just my luck financially as well.

I've been driving my car to work and left the bike under the car port for around 3 days and lucky me now has condensation building up under the dash as well! What on earth is the chance.. 2020 beating me to a pulp already.

If nothing comes of this I'll simply take it to Raceworx Roodepoort to have it looked at.

 

[valiente]

Anyone interested or know someone interested in a KTM 790 Duke. Unfortunately I need to sell my prized possession.

If you have any advice on selling a bike, I would greatly appreciate it.

Gumtree
Facebook

 

[ovisser1]

Anyone interested or know someone interested in a KTM 790 Duke. Unfortunately I need to sell my prized possession.

If you have any advice on selling a bike, I would greatly appreciate it.

Gumtree
Facebook

Sexy as hell. Willing to split ?
Dibs the mirrors

 

[D3TTOL]

Surprise surprise my 2017 KTM 390 Duke is starting to leak oil from a point I can't even seem to find up close. Can anyone suggest a good mechanic to have it inspected. Warranty expired last year August so just my luck financially as well.

I've been driving my car to work and left the bike under the car port for around 3 days and lucky me now has condensation building up under the dash as well! What on earth is the chance.. 2020 beating me to a pulp already.

If nothing comes of this I'll simply take it to Raceworx Roodepoort to have it looked at.

Ai, Raceworx tried to screw me even while my bike was under warranty. The bikes are amazing, the dealers no soo much.

Those oil leaks are usually tedious tasks and I find that the mechanics at the dealers do not manage to fix the problem. Actually besides basic services I have noticed that dealers are actually crap when it comes to sorting out anything else.
If I were you I would first stop by at a little bike shop called "The bike man". He sorted out the small issues with quite a few of my bikes so far, including spongy ass brakes on the KTM I had. He'll tell you straight if he will be able to help you or not. He also sorted a coolent leak problem on a old Kawasaki ER5 which Yamaha linex, Wayne heaseman racing(No longer exists) and even fire it up didn't fix and charged my mother a couple of thousand each time until "the bike man" replaced a seal somewhere and bam! less than R500.

Raceworx tried to screw me over big time when the bike's rear suspension collapsed and was only sorted after I sent a query to KTM head office in Austria.

I do miss my KTM though. Maybe one day when I have a lot more disposable income I'll go back to a KTM.

 

[Flex]

For those in Gauteng
The passion for speed festival at Zwartkops is this Sunday. Will be the first race for many of the racing leagues, Motards, ZX10, Nationals and so on.

 

[D3TTOL]

Anyone interested or know someone interested in a KTM 790 Duke. Unfortunately I need to sell my prized possession.

If you have any advice on selling a bike, I would greatly appreciate it.

Gumtree
Facebook

I almost considered waiting for the 790 to trade my 1290 at the time but I don't think I could ever step down from them top range naked bikes now.

Sexy as hell. Willing to split ?
Dibs the mirrors

Oi, You of all people are not allowed to comment on KTM posts. Mr "MT10 crossplane engine with stock pipe".
Get a pipe first!

 

[PsyentisT]

Ai, Raceworx tried to screw me even while my bike was under warranty. The bikes are amazing, the dealers no soo much.

Those oil leaks are usually tedious tasks and I find that the mechanics at the dealers do not manage to fix the problem. Actually besides basic services I have noticed that dealers are actually crap when it comes to sorting out anything else.
If I were you I would first stop by at a little bike shop called "The bike man". He sorted out the small issues with quite a few of my bikes so far, including spongy ass brakes on the KTM I had. He'll tell you straight if he will be able to help you or not. He also sorted a coolent leak problem on a old Kawasaki ER5 which Yamaha linex, Wayne heaseman racing(No longer exists) and even fire it up didn't fix and charged my mother a couple of thousand each time until "the bike man" replaced a seal somewhere and bam! less than R500.

Raceworx tried to screw me over big time when the bike's rear suspension collapsed and was only sorted after I sent a query to KTM head office in Austria.

I do miss my KTM though. Maybe one day when I have a lot more disposable income I'll go back to a KTM.

Thanks a ton! Really do appreciate some direction.

Which one of the below is correct? Hopefully I can get it done sooner as Raceworx can only give me spot on Tuesday. I've unfortunately boycotted Fire It Up, they've screwed me over a number of times.

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[iamgigglz]

Anyone interested or know someone interested in a KTM 790 Duke. Unfortunately I need to sell my prized possession.

If you have any advice on selling a bike, I would greatly appreciate it.

Gumtree
Facebook

Huminahuminah that's sexy. Sucks you have to sell it; sorry man.
I'll post it on Wild Dogs forum - they're more off-road oriented but not exclusively so.

 

[D3TTOL]

Thanks a ton! Really do appreciate some direction.

Which one of the below is correct? Hopefully I can get it done sooner as Raceworx can only give me spot on Tuesday. I've unfortunately boycotted Fire It Up, they've screwed me over a number of times.

Home Bike Man Pre owned Sales, Service, Accessories & Parts Zontes

BikeMan offers specialist sales, service and repairs to most motorcycle brands. BikeMan is now an oficial zontes dealer offering various models.

thebikemansa.co.za

BikeManSA | Pretoria Motorcycle Dealership, Workshop | Online Store - Biking Accessories | Finance and Loans

BikeManSA in Pretoria specialises in Motorbike Sales, Repairs and Customisation. Also provide Financing and Personal Loans & an Online Store for Bike Gear & Accessories in South Africa

www.bikemansa.co.za

This one

Home Bike Man Pre owned Sales, Service, Accessories & Parts Zontes

BikeMan offers specialist sales, service and repairs to most motorcycle brands. BikeMan is now an oficial zontes dealer offering various models.

thebikemansa.co.za

 

[D3TTOL]

Huminahuminah that's sexy. Sucks you have to sell it; sorry man.
I'll post it on Wild Dogs forum - they're more off-road oriented but not exclusively so.

Well you could upgrade
I'm sure the 790 is more oomphy and lighter than that old 990

 

[iamgigglz]

Well you could upgrade
I'm sure the 790 is more oomphy and lighter than that old 990

Did an on and off-road ride on a 790 recently. It's definitely got more go than my 990 at the top end but I would put them neck & neck at legal speeds. The 990 puts 100 horses through very short gearing - she's old but she's quick. The Duke is lighter so maybe it's faster.
My buddy who's normally on a 1290 Adventure took my 990 for a ride the other day. When he got off he said "That bike has no chill".

I'm not shopping though; my bike is nearly paid off and I've put about R40k worth of new parts into her - money I'd never get back at this point.
Besides, as much fun as the 790 Duke might be, for me the real fun begins where the tar ends...

 

[Oops!!!]

do miss my KTM though. Maybe one day when I have a lot more disposable income I'll go back to a KTM.

 

[ovisser1]

Oi, You of all people are not allowed to comment on KTM posts. Mr "MT10 crossplane engine with stock pipe".
Get a pipe first!

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