Hi Everyone
the supermoto forum seems to be kinda dead on here so i decide to create my mini build thread
so basicly after about an year on the DRZ400SM i started looking to purchase another bike to take its place. Thanks to Barf i was able to find a 2008 KTM 690 SMC.
The bike had low miles on the motor & tons of expensive aftermarket parts (EVO 2 addon, Hub + wheel) The Bike sat outside under a cover for a good amount of time due to previous owner's injury at work.
I love my cars and motorcycle very clean so imo there were a lot of SMALL things that bugs the crap out of me lol.
Cosmetic Wise:
*Rusted bolts through the bike
*Water Spots and mewdew throughout the bike
*Faded rubber and oxidation in different places
*Swirl and scratches on the fairing
*Grease Dirt Throughout the Bike
*rear plate is bent
*grips were melted
*Akra Exhaust cf guard is faded
*brake lever clear coat is peeling
Mechanical Wise:
Front Brake has air pocket need to be rebleed
All the fluids are pretty dark and need to be drained and replaced
rear turn signal is in the way of the exhaust
some low speed partial throttle hesitation (map issue)
suspension needs to be setup
bike is a little too high for me , i plan to lower it by 1" with kobalink
Plans & Goal:
I work a lot so the amount of time i can spent on the bike is very limited, so please bear with me as the updates will be slow.
I plan to restore and overhaul the bikes exterior condition to my standard, dial in the suspension to my liking and change a few things to my liking as well.
the supermoto forum seems to be kinda dead on here so i decide to create my mini build thread
so basicly after about an year on the DRZ400SM i started looking to purchase another bike to take its place. Thanks to Barf i was able to find a 2008 KTM 690 SMC.
The bike had low miles on the motor & tons of expensive aftermarket parts (EVO 2 addon, Hub + wheel) The Bike sat outside under a cover for a good amount of time due to previous owner's injury at work.
I love my cars and motorcycle very clean so imo there were a lot of SMALL things that bugs the crap out of me lol.
Cosmetic Wise:
*Rusted bolts through the bike
*Water Spots and mewdew throughout the bike
*Faded rubber and oxidation in different places
*Swirl and scratches on the fairing
*Grease Dirt Throughout the Bike
*rear plate is bent
*grips were melted
*Akra Exhaust cf guard is faded
*brake lever clear coat is peeling
Mechanical Wise:
Front Brake has air pocket need to be rebleed
All the fluids are pretty dark and need to be drained and replaced
rear turn signal is in the way of the exhaust
some low speed partial throttle hesitation (map issue)
suspension needs to be setup
bike is a little too high for me , i plan to lower it by 1" with kobalink
Plans & Goal:
I work a lot so the amount of time i can spent on the bike is very limited, so please bear with me as the updates will be slow.
I plan to restore and overhaul the bikes exterior condition to my standard, dial in the suspension to my liking and change a few things to my liking as well.
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