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Zolimark

Longtime sport biker new to ADV riding looking for hands on guidance

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

 

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Nice fab skills on that rack.  Is that a JD2 bender?  I'm jealous!

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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.

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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!

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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.😜

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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.

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