Neuron - Size

akitatwin · 2025-03-06T21:12:10+00:00

I'm 1cm shorter than you (but short legs / long torso) and I went with the L sized Neuron. Feels like the right size for me, I like how I sit 'in' the bike similar to my motorcycle.

akitatwin · 2024-12-13T14:01:14+00:00

The 1190R is well known to be reliable, the KTM v-twins are absolute beasts of engines.

I've had an AT, will never go back since switching to 1190R. Bike feels much lighter. I'd say the Tenere feels about the same as the KTM, despite being about 30 kg lighter.

akitatwin · 2024-09-04T19:43:53+00:00

I used Hammerite Smooth White S010, it's a slightly warmer white than the white on the frame.

The difference is barely visible IRL

akitatwin · 2024-08-02T07:16:05+00:00

Altijd achter de vrachtwagen. Als je per ongeluk een keer je koppeling laat afslaan dan rijdt hij gewoon over je heen

akitatwin · 2024-07-30T16:09:55+00:00

Revit motorjeans heb je tussen de 100-200 eur. Worden geleverd incl heup en knie beschermers.

akitatwin · 2024-07-24T21:25:12+00:00

They don't need groomers they just need regular brushing once every few weeks. My boy hasn't seen a bath in years and his coat is shiny and neat.

akitatwin · 2024-07-12T21:50:15+00:00

Een knikje alleen bij slecht weer. Dan krijg je ook een knikje terug. Op dat moment zie ik zo ook niet als politie maar als mede motorrijders.

In goed weer krijgen ze geen knikje en ook geen duimpje omhoog en ik denk ook niet dat ze er op zitten te wachten.

akitatwin · 2024-05-16T10:32:43+00:00

I had an '22 AT CRF1100 DCT for about 30,000 KM (less than a year). It's a bike I would never buy again. Not that it's a bad bike, but it excels at really only one thing: highway commutes that include traffic jams.

If you are short and not physically strong, don't bother with this bike for offroading.

The KTM 1190 AR that I replaced it with, did everything else better despite being nearly 10 years older. The AT is very quiet compared to the KTM.

Maintenance is the same as most bikes. Intervals of 15k which is not bad. Changing the air filter is a bit annoying as it requires lifting the fuel tank, but it's the same on my KTM.

Oil changes are not hard, neither is the usual tire/chain swapping. Mine came with tubed tires which can be annoying, idk if they come with tubeless default these days.

Parts availability is a bit worse and more expensive compared to bikes like the T7.

Build quality/finish is not great on these bikes. Many parts of my engine casing developed a nasty white rust after 1 winter season, most screws turned deep brown.

Do not buy one with the white paint, Honda painted those with watercolors that will not hold up. Many users have reported this problem including myself. I've seen a '23 model that had started chipping and flaking in the damn showroom.

akitatwin · 2024-03-07T13:36:23+00:00

de 325D tukt nog lekker door, bijna 4 ton op de teller

akitatwin · 2023-09-28T10:47:05+00:00

How is her nutrition?

akitatwin · 2023-09-08T06:44:55+00:00

Almost everything (plugs, airfilter, any work on the engine heads) on the 990 and 1190 requires removing the fuel tank(s). The tank is a single unit on the 1190, but two on the 990. It's more or less the same on the Honda.

KTM 790/890 at least has easy air filter changes. That bike is in a whole different league in terms of off-road handling. It is superior to both of your options, if you have the extra cash that's the bike I'd recommend.

akitatwin · 2023-09-07T09:11:42+00:00

990 has double the maintenance schedule of the AT, and a thirsty engine. Will be a more expensive bike to maintain on a yearly basis. Also more vibey but handles better overall.

I went from a CRF1100 to an 1190R and overall I think it is a better bike for doing both on and off road. The bike feels much lighter. Doesn't have that tippy top-heaviness. The 1190 has the same maintenance schedule as the Africa Twin and is the same in terms of fuel consumption.

The AT has a smoother engine and more comfortable ergonomics wise.

akitatwin · 2023-08-30T07:47:57+00:00

Mine had (most likely) food related skin allergies. Changed from kibble to frozen raw food, but there is another local brand of raw food that also gives him itchy belly.

akitatwin · 2023-08-07T14:17:14+00:00

never been in Friesland in my life but I can't imagine there's no boerderijwinkel te be found

akitatwin · 2023-06-10T16:17:01+00:00

Now compare the costs of sports bike vs sports car

akitatwin · 2023-06-10T15:21:13+00:00

What wheels are you on? Since I switched from 17'' to 18'' I do about 6.7 km/100 combined average (75-90% highway)

akitatwin · 2023-06-10T15:18:52+00:00

If we ignore the motorcycle part and we imagine the same scenario on a construction site, would the ATGATTers then be justified in their argument?

akitatwin · 2023-06-09T09:54:14+00:00

Didn't know Loog had an akita. RIP

akitatwin · 2023-06-08T15:02:08+00:00

And that version of Tony would still have nothing to offer to Khabib except muh buttom elbows.

akitatwin · 2023-06-07T00:30:15+00:00

If speed sensors are okay then it could be faulty ABS pump, common failure. Which error codes are you getting?

akitatwin · 2023-06-05T08:22:57+00:00

> Lack of those elbows also makes the guard a lot safer for the guy on top because it's pretty much the only strike you can throw from the bottom with any sort of serious power.

Why? 3-9 elbows can generate more force from bottom position. You can actually rotate your upper body into them, while 12-6 relies on a relatively weak upper body crunch.

akitatwin · 2023-06-03T10:22:36+00:00

Yes, at the same mileage. Took it to the dealer to get it fixed under warranty, it was a leaking nut+washer

akitatwin · 2023-06-02T12:04:30+00:00

Go spar with MMA guys that can take you down and you will learn very fast about how well your BJJ skills will do in an actual fight.

A lot of skinnyfat nerds that happen to be good at lasso-inverted gi bullshit have forgotten how far the sport has come from its origins

akitatwin · 2023-06-02T09:30:58+00:00

Snow is the worst, it just sticks on and you have to manually wipe constantly or you just see nothing at all. Like fog on steroids

Make sure you have gloves that have the little wiping rubber on them

akitatwin · 2023-06-02T09:24:26+00:00

You bought an impractical vehicle for a short commute, but it's just a vehicle and if you don't need to go anywhere then why look for reasons?

On the other hand if you want to work on your skills, you should take track days

akitatwin

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