Zolimark 1 Posted January 31, 2019 I recently picked up a KTM 1290R and want to cut my big-bike off-road teeth. I have not owned a car in 20 years and have ridden sport liter bikes exclusively. I am looking for a mentor targeting 1-3 day off-road weekend rides. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tntmo 887 Posted January 31, 2019 Nice bike. Are you set up with bags/luggage and camping equipment? I’m ready to get out for a bit...been a while since I hit the road. Welcome to the group, see ya on the trail. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
socalhodaka 104 Posted January 31, 2019 Welcome, what part of town are you in? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
erik_26 31 Posted January 31, 2019 Welcome to the forum. There are a few big bike riders on here, in fact, tntmo and I both have the same bike. Hope to see you on the trail. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zolimark 1 Posted January 31, 2019 Valley Center near Pala Casino Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zolimark 1 Posted January 31, 2019 1 hour ago, tntmo said: Nice bike. Are you set up with bags/luggage and camping equipment? I’m ready to get out for a bit...been a while since I hit the road. Welcome to the group, see ya on the trail. Yup, I made my rear rack for some soft bags and gas and h20 rotopax. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wierdrider 187 Posted January 31, 2019 Welcome, but be ware of Yamaha riders!🧐 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tntmo 887 Posted January 31, 2019 Nice fab skills on that rack. Is that a JD2 bender? I'm jealous! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zolimark 1 Posted January 31, 2019 10 minutes ago, tntmo said: Nice fab skills on that rack. Is that a JD2 bender? I'm jealous! Thanks, JD2 and 7/8” die set. I just finished painting the rack and it gets installed this weekend in the rain. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Uncle Champ 116 Posted February 1, 2019 You'll fit right in here, even your tractor is KTM orange. I like it because its a huskie. Welcome. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tntmo 887 Posted February 1, 2019 54 minutes ago, Uncle Champ said: You'll fit right in here, even your tractor is KTM orange. I like it because its a huskie. Welcome. I noticed that Husqvarna as well! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
erik_26 31 Posted February 1, 2019 3 hours ago, Wierdrider said: Welcome, but be ware of Yamaha riders!🧐 Don't be jealous now.... We know that secretly you go to bed in Yamaha blue pajamas with matching socks. There are two types of riders. Those that ride a Yamaha and those that secretly wish they did.😜 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
erik_26 31 Posted February 1, 2019 1 hour ago, Uncle Champ said: You'll fit right in here, even your tractor is KTM orange. I like it because its a huskie. Welcome. Yeah, I am surprised the website color scheme isn't KTM orange.... hahahaha. In fact, the question I was asked to validate my membership was what is KTM's color. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites