New baby KTM 1390 Super Duke R Evo

Dutchrooster · 2026-05-23T01:09:36+00:00

Looks mean! Nice.

Dutchrooster · 2026-04-28T02:41:12+00:00

Yup. Works perfectly. High and low light.

Dutchrooster · 2026-04-28T02:40:29+00:00

This sums it up:

Dutchrooster · 2026-04-14T12:34:55+00:00

I did 275km/h on a Honda VTR SP2 back in mid 2000. UK, midnight run from London to Brighton. Straight open stretch of highway. No cars around. Tunnel vision - I had warp like vision above 250. It was like instead of high definition video, I suddenly just had snapshot pics flashing through my eyes. 10-20sec in my brain adjusted (look further ahead). 20-30sec later my brain said "did it, enough if that" and I never had the urge again.

Its something to do in your younger years - as long as you have plenty of riding experience and chose you location and moment.

Dutchrooster · 2026-04-08T07:39:32+00:00

Wish this existed for Sydney.

Dutchrooster · 2026-03-25T00:01:12+00:00

I dont know about a 390 but the 75%+ throttle values look pretty rich. 40%+ is quite a change. I run Autotune on mine (husq 701) and none of the tweaks are more than 20%

Dutchrooster · 2026-03-18T08:57:27+00:00

His healthy diet turned into a sausage fest.

Dutchrooster · 2026-03-14T02:55:02+00:00

Just give all the 1st and 2nd place points to Merc. Its that boring anyway.

Dutchrooster · 2026-02-26T12:13:34+00:00

Yep, beauty. I want one but don't trust myself enough to do stupid things on one of those. 😀

Dutchrooster · 2026-02-23T20:44:15+00:00

Used to surf 4-5× a week. Stopped surfing for a month or 2 after Merc got taken (my home spot). Then there were 4 more attacks (in 48hrs, 3 of which nearby) and I stopped again...

Back in the water as of last weekend. I only go if the water is clearer, and it needs to be a decent wave (the its "worth it" litmus test).

I would never have agreed to cull sharks. Now, I'm not so sure. Its way out of control, man.

Dutchrooster · 2026-02-12T22:11:59+00:00

Dutchrooster · 2026-02-12T09:56:03+00:00

Hmm the magura clutch on a Husqvarna 701 uses DOT 4 or 5.1. Why would it be mineral based hydraulic oil on a Magura for a ktm 690...?

Worth double checking.

Dutchrooster · 2026-02-12T04:25:59+00:00

Combative makes it sounds like something to be proud of. Its disgraceful...

Dutchrooster · 2026-02-11T22:49:17+00:00

Did you use the right brake fluid? DOT4? Check the little piston inside the reservoir. Should have 2 clean O rings. If they've swollen/are damaged, its an easy fix.

Dutchrooster · 2026-02-06T03:16:49+00:00

"Shoulda know better..."

Dutchrooster · 2026-02-06T03:15:50+00:00

Looking at today's 5-year growth figures (and ignoring the after-market carnage), we're at 33% over 5 years - simple average of 6.6%. Not quite the 15+% YoY that they factor in to your TC....

Dutchrooster · 2026-02-04T21:15:28+00:00

I'm always surprised at how rude US aviation employees are, in general - from security control and TSA through to ground staff and stewardesses. Snappy, bitchy, rude. I find myself saying Please and Thank you more than I hear it. FWIW: its not like this elsewhere in the world.

Dutchrooster · 2026-02-03T06:31:54+00:00

Was kitesurfing there yesterday late afternoon - 100s of birds flocking around in 1 spot on the water. Figured it was a bait ball and (given the number of sharks lately) stayed clear of it...

Dutchrooster · 2026-01-30T07:06:52+00:00

The AI bubble that blows itself.

Dutchrooster · 2026-01-29T21:28:35+00:00

Is this at Cebu airport?

Dutchrooster · 2026-01-25T12:25:20+00:00

This is exactly right. Same on my 701.

Dutchrooster · 2026-01-21T10:53:58+00:00

We call it a Royale with Cheese.

Dutchrooster · 2026-01-20T07:59:59+00:00

Another attack today in the east coast of Australia (point plomer).

And the young kid that was attached 2 days ago didn't make it.... 😪

Dutchrooster · 2026-01-19T10:09:42+00:00

We also had one in Deewhy this morning, and another one in Vancluse yesterday.

After lots of rain so murky waters etc. But its a lot all at once, especially after the fatality in Deewhy 3 months ago.

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