The weather forecast suddenly changed, at least on paper, which made me miss out on a great morning. That of course had to be remedied by a furious ride through the city in the evening. With me I had my best friend and fellow rider on his KTM 690 Enduro. Together we showed the city what Nite Ryderz are all about… Fortsätt läsa The streak continues
Etikettarkiv: 690
TomTom Bandit and the working instrument display
I just felt I had to bring some proof to the table. Proof that I actually got a working display now. And since I began my testing of the TomTom Bandit action camera, why not combine the two? So far I have only managed to test the camera in low light conditions, like really low light, and on two different settings: 720p/120 fps and 1080p/30 fps.
Fortsätt läsa TomTom Bandit and the working instrument display
Bad timing
Trying to figure out what’s wrong with a motorcycle is a humbling experience, and there is only one way to beat the system: By following instructions in a methodical manner without any subjective thoughts or preconceived beliefs of right and wrong. Once again I fell from glory because once again I took something for granted. It was my own confidence that brought me down. I now know what the problem with the CBR 600 is: it’s me! Let me explain… Fortsätt läsa Bad timing
The green face of envy
Having spoken to a motorcycle mechanic about doing the 10 000 kilometer service on my KTM 690, I am once again reminded of the fact that although motorcycles are for everyone, it helps to have a shitload of money. 600 dollars to change fluids and filter, something I usually do myself, hurts both my wallet and my pride. I just want to ride careless and free. Is that too much to ask for? Fortsätt läsa The green face of envy
Discharged
Sometimes I manage to impress myself with my own stupidity. Like how I for example must have forgotten to turn off the heated grips after the last run. That almost ruined yesterday’s run. The battery was completely empty which at first scared me because the complete silence of a bike can mean a lot of things, but having figured out where the problem originated I was relieved. A dead battery is just a dead battery, right? Fortsätt läsa Discharged
Neutral no more
I complained about the bike only starting in neutral even with the clutch lever pulled in before. Not only does this pose a problem when the badly mapped engine stalls in the middle of a turn or at a crossroads, more importantly it makes me look like a fool, balancing the bike while trying to find neutral and desperately pushing the button. Well, that problem is about to be solved… Fortsätt läsa Neutral no more
KTM 690 Enduro -08: First look
Yesterday afternoon I got the chance to try out my KTM 690 Enduro for real. I have ridden it a few times, but only in the city for short periods of time. Although by the time I was done with some unexpected chores the beautiful weather was replaced with dark clouds and temperatures around 8-10 degrees Celsius (resulting in me having a man cold from hell today), I still managed to get 150 kilometers out of her and these are my impressions… Fortsätt läsa KTM 690 Enduro -08: First look
Days of thunder
What a day! I am completely exhausted from all wrenching and riding. Not that I did any wrenching on my own bike. No, I helped a friend putting bicycle together and another friend with a grounding issue regarding the temperature sensor of his KTM 690. The first model (2008) have quite a few design flaws, but the combined forces of the Internet have fought to overcome them. As far as my own bike go, my speedometer is really hard to read at times, so either I open it up and try to fix it (note to self: remember the engine of the CBR…?!) or install for example a TrailTech or something similar. Time will tell. As for now, I just want to ride. Fortsätt läsa Days of thunder
First look: Continental TKC 80
Today I got a new set of rubber for the orange and black baby while waiting for better weather. In fact, this was one of the fastest deliveries I’ve ever received considering I ordered them Monday morning online from Germany and got them today. Thumbs up, www.dackonline.se. Anyways, these are my first impressions (remember, they aren’t mounted yet). Fortsätt läsa First look: Continental TKC 80
The road warrior reborn
The blog has been a bit left behind the last week and for that I’m sorry but I can assure you that it is far from dead. No, my friends, it is very much alive and ’tis the season where heroes are reborn and adventures are lived. Let me introduce you to my newest companion on the road to stardom, success and, most importantly, a summer of endless riding: The KTM 690 Enduro! Fortsätt läsa The road warrior reborn