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Air filter and airbox
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A standard KTM air filter does its job. But only if the element holding it is sealed!! KTM 690 airbox, however, has a tendency to let some air in on the sides… The only question is – where? (more…)
A standard KTM air filter does its job. But only if the element holding it is sealed!! KTM 690 airbox, however, has a tendency to let some air in on the sides… The only question is – where? (more…)
As KTM originally assembles pumps made in China, and in the case of replacement requires an astronomical amount of money, I decided that while we live in Europe, we will test another pump manufactured in Asia. (more…)
Recently, we participated in the “Biker Down” course organised by Fire and Rescue Service. This is a first aid course intended primarily for motorcyclists, but also for other road users. We have only positive feelings! (more…)
The genuine fuel filler in the 690 is operated with a key. Unfortunately, the locking mechanism works hard. It gets stuck causing a high risk of breaking a weak key. (more…)
And it happened. The plate at the alternator side has been tested. While riding in the ruts, Monia accidentally fell over to the left. (more…)
Indeed, we are preparing to travel around the world, we gain new experiences, useful skills, but with such “a panache”… Some experiences would be better not to have. (more…)
One of the factors that strongly affect the operation of the fuel system is the cleanliness of the fuel. We live in Europe, it isn`t that bad here. However, around the world, the quality of petrol may not be that good. To prevent unpleasant surprises (more…)
Recently we have discovered a superb area for off-roading, but we have not managed to go through all the places, so we return to the Salisbury training ground. This time for longer, whole three days! (more…)
Unfortunately, at the least expected moment the fuel pump decides to remind the surprised rider of its existence and with smaller or bigger signs of its end takes a bike to a standstill. I read the stories on the forums where people described problems they had. Some of them even after few hundreds of kilometres!! (more…)
Unlike Poland, there are not many places in England, that can be legally used to ride off-road. At least it is hard for us – rookies, to find such information. We often hear about Wales, but these paths are for those who are definitely more advanced than us. We ask friends and it turns out that there is a huge training ground with off-road lanes. And it is about an hour and a half away from us, near Salisbury. We have to explore the area! (more…)