KTM Fwends thread - post your pictures here.

[Bad Billy]

I'm scared of her mate
I'm going to get the suspension set up for me and change the tyres.

Throttle works both ways mate!

They are bonkers though, that's without doing anything to them to 'enhance' their performance, not 100% what mine has had other than the full Akra Evo race system & map but it certainly goes like fook!

I have always said suspension is the best money you can spend if you want to go quicker on a bike, obviously along with tyres, what you going for? I got Michelin Road 5's on mine, new when I bought it, not sure about them for the SD if I am honest, will go for something sportier when these are worn out.

 

[Bad Billy]

I started lookin at em, when I saw @Bad Billy's. They look awesome. Bit too dear for me, though.

Get tha wallet owt tha tight wad!

 

[Foxy]

Blame this little blighter!

 

[Don the Don]

Blame this little blighter!View attachment 6651

You know he's worth it

 

[Bad Billy]

Blame this little blighter!View attachment 6651

Expensive little beggers kids eh?

You'll have to explain austerity measures to him so Granddad can have a new bike then!

 

[Don the Don]

Expensive little beggers kids eh?

You'll have to explain austerity measures to him so Granddad can have a new bike then!

or just do what you suggested @Bad Billy stick some stickers on the lads trike and make do

 

[Foxy]

You know he's worth it

He is mate. Took him in mi local Tuesday, even got t'landlady charmed.

 

[Sarky B’stard]

Don’t remind me . Another boy due mid August

 

[Foxy]

How many will that be, Sarky?

 

[Bad Billy]

He is mate. Took him in mi local Tuesday, even got t'landlady charmed. View attachment 6652View attachment 6653

Here’s my Granddson already trying to pinch my bike!

 

[R3pete]

Throttle works both ways mate!

They are bonkers though, that's without doing anything to them to 'enhance' their performance, not 100% what mine has had other than the full Akra Evo race system & map but it certainly goes like fook!

I have always said suspension is the best money you can spend if you want to go quicker on a bike, obviously along with tyres, what you going for? I got Michelin Road 5's on mine, new when I bought it, not sure about them for the SD if I am honest, will go for something sportier when these are worn out.

I was looking at getting road 5's billy, thanks for that mate, I'll go Rosso 3's instead .
I know the throttle goes both ways but she's the devil, all I hear is "howay man ya pussy"

 

[Bad Billy]

I was looking at getting road 5's billy, thanks for that mate, I'll go Rosso 3's instead .
I know the throttle goes both ways but she's the devil, all I hear is "howay man ya pussy"

I reckon Rosso 3's might be the better compromise, I love Super Corse's but I reckon a rear would be goosed in 1500 miles, don't get me wrong I have had no 'moments' on the Road 5's but I really haven't been pushing on in corners on it yet & still I feel a slight doubt about them?

 

[Foxy]

Here’s my Granddson already trying to pinch my bike! View attachment 6656

He's a cutie, mate.

 

[R3pete]

That's how I feel about the racetec's currently on mine (still running the original tyres from new) I've tried different psi in them and they still have no feel, I was recommended to put the suspension in the comfort setting and that did help but I've no confidence in the rubber.
What tyres would you go with Billy?

 

[Bad Billy]

That's how I feel about the racetec's currently on mine (still running the original tyres from new) I've tried different psi in them and they still have no feel, I was recommended to put the suspension in the comfort setting and that did help but I've no confidence in the rubber.
What tyres would you go with Billy?

If wear was not any issue & only really ride in dry 100% Pirelli Super Corse's, if I wanted the extra miles of wear & a bit more confidence on damp or cold roads then Rosso 3's, other manufacturers make tyres that perform in a similar way, I just prefer Pirelli.

On a side note though, I am surprised the Metzeler Racetecs have no feel as I have always thought them similar to SC's, a lot of lads race on them & swear by them, how many miles have they got on them?

 

[R3pete]

If wear was not any issue & only really ride in dry 100% Pirelli Super Corse's, if I wanted the extra miles of wear & a bit more confidence on damp or cold roads then Rosso 3's, other manufacturers make tyres that perform in a similar way, I just prefer Pirelli.

On a side note though, I am surprised the Metzeler Racetecs have no feel as I have always thought them similar to SC's, a lot of lads race on them & swear by them, how many miles have they got on them?

Great advice mate, thankyou.

I've got about 2100 miles on them now,

 

[Foxy]

I'm a big fan of Avon's. I think they're very under rated. Damn site cheaper than t'others anorl. These are the 3D Ultra Extreme, and allegedly are stickier than a damp wank sock.

 

[Sarky B’stard]

How many will that be, Sarky?

Two. Not many you might think but SWMBO chucks enough at the first so my pain is about to double. . And my front tyre is showing signs of cupping and my helmet (safety) is showing its age and, and, and.

 

[Bad Billy]

I'm a big fan of Avon's. I think they're very under rated. Damn site cheaper than t'others anorl. These are the 3D Ultra Extreme, and allegedly are stickier than a damp wank sock.
View attachment 6657

Assume @BB3Lions can vouch for the sock analogy then?

 

[Bad Billy]

Great advice mate, thankyou.

I've got about 2100 miles on them now,

Possibly past their best at 2100 miles if they are anything like SC's on wear mate, have they squared off? If so it will affect the way the tyre feels as you turn in, my race tyres are the opposite, loads of thread on the center but look like a cheese grater has been let loose on the right side of the tyre!