Well, I did it. I bought a new bike

[Strega 0]

Last night I picked up my new bike...and it's a kTm

2001 KTM 640, with 442 mi on the odometer.

[bikeslut 1]

looks like a trailer queen

rectify that immediately

[christi20 0]

Congrats!

[TrophyHunter 15]

Was that the CL bike? Looks new! Congrats!!! No "envy" face avail so went with the smiley...

[PastaPilot 17]

PEE ECH AYE TEE, PHAT!

Break it in slooooowly. With that much time sitting idle it's likely to have some dry seals and perhaps a bit of corrosion in spots. It'd be best to take your time. Having said that I am also a bit jealous. Damn good score.

[Spaugh 1]

congratulations good find.

[Crawdaddy 96]

Last night I picked up my new bike...and it's a kTm

Nice....is the "red" plastic gone yet?

Bring it to Truckhaven this weekend.......I'm bringing the 620 and Fred is bringing the pig (his GS1150)......we'll pimp around in the lollipop area's on the big bikes....

BIG THANKS to Joliet for helping me put a new chain on the 620 during the lunch hour today.......did I say helping me ......more like me watching him

[Jaynen 0]

Congrats Roger! You ride it to work today?

[Strega 0]

Congrats Roger! You ride it to work today?

Of course All 3.5 mi. Took it easy. It needs some TLC and it will be golden.

Feel like I got a steal.

Now I need some bag setup for the back. Any one of you KTM guys got any advice?

I'm a KTM n00b.

[Crawdaddy 96]

Got any advice?

Check my post earlier today in LA-B-V

[Joliet 0]

Congrats Roger! You ride it to work today?

Of course All 3.5 mi. Took it easy. It needs some TLC and it will be golden.

Feel like I got a steal.

Now I need some bag setup for the back. Any one of you KTM guys got any advice?

I'm a KTM n00b.

I suggest these bags, I have one of the regular size rear bags on the back for tools and a number plate bag for the softer stuff (tubes, towrope, ect.) For long trips you will probably need to carry more stuff though.

http://dirt-bike-gear.com/

[Spyder 2]

Congrats Roger! You ride it to work today?

Of course All 3.5 mi. Took it easy. It needs some TLC and it will be golden.

Feel like I got a steal.

Now I need some bag setup for the back. Any one of you KTM guys got any advice?

I'm a KTM n00b.

I have the SW Motech rack from Twisted Throttle and love it! It fits very well and you can remove it in less than a min.!!!!

It will carry a variety of soft bags and a few different types of hard bags with an adapter kit (cheap) for Givi or other alum boxes.

Let me know if you want to see it.......

Oh and Congrats! You will love the bike. Seeya out there.

Spyder

http://www.twistedthrottle.com/trade/productview/28/89/

I have some pics to add later......

[DR-Zinger 0]

Congrats! I saw that one in another thread. Nice!!

[Strega 0]

From Twisted Throttle: (Thanks Spyder)

This looks like what I want...

[KTMrad 508]

Nice steal, Strega.

That's a Stregalicious ride

Just like my 640, but mine's a 2000, silver/black.

[paulmbowers 236]

Congrats Roger! You ride it to work today?

Of course All 3.5 mi. Took it easy. It needs some TLC and it will be golden.

Feel like I got a steal.

Now I need some bag setup for the back. Any one of you KTM guys got any advice?

I'm a KTM n00b.

I suggest these bags, I have one of the regular size rear bags on the back for tools and a number plate bag for the softer stuff (tubes, towrope, ect.) For long trips you will probably need to carry more stuff though.

http://dirt-bike-gear.com/

When visiting the dirtbikegear site, stop for a moment and appreciate the beautiful product photography. It is art, yes? Can you not see all the detail? The fabric? The zippers? Is it not artfully composed?

sigh.

fn

[DigDug 0]

I have the Pro Moto Billet rack on my 450... Great piece of work, although it's a little expensive.

Here's the LC4 version:

With the optional pannier protectors you could mount up just about any panniers you wanted to.

Here's the link to their product:

http://www.promotobillet.com/catalog/produ...products_id/197

[Yeti 0]

Anyone else think of Spy versus Spy when they saw this picture:

Nice find on an awesome bike!!

[KTMrad 508]

Strega, I have a complete Big Gun exhaust system for it, brand new. If you wanted it, I'd give you a killer deal on it. I have the quiet core, which is not too loud.

I never put it on because I believe in being Stealth myself.

[Strega 0]

Strega, I have a complete Big Gun exhaust system for it, brand new. If you wanted it, I'd give you a killer deal on it. I have the quiet core, which is not too loud.

I never put it on because I believe in being Stealth myself.

Make me an offer I can't refuse

[bikeslut 1]

Congrats Roger! You ride it to work today?

Of course All 3.5 mi. Took it easy. It needs some TLC and it will be golden.

Feel like I got a steal.

Now I need some bag setup for the back. Any one of you KTM guys got any advice?

I'm a KTM n00b.

I suggest these bags, I have one of the regular size rear bags on the back for tools and a number plate bag for the softer stuff (tubes, towrope, ect.) For long trips you will probably need to carry more stuff though.

http://dirt-bike-gear.com/

When visiting the dirtbikegear site, stop for a moment and appreciate the beautiful product photography. It is art, yes? Can you not see all the detail? The fabric? The zippers? Is it not artfully composed?

sigh.

fn

schwag speaks louder than words... (I take it that is your work)

[ozzy 0]

dude first things first get some orange on that thing

[KIP 0]

sweet - looks like your bike has the 18L tank!

[paulmbowers 236]

dude first things first get some orange on that thing

Funny. First thing I'd do is get the orange OFF that thing.

fn

[Strega 0]

Funny. First thing I'd do is get the orange OFF that thing.

fn

It will be all black, soon.