Switch from KTM 890R to T700...

[Windblown]

5 hours ago, CoreCass said:

well.. i modded mine a bit. cat 2 tune on it..  and ill bet you it pulls even in 6th. [not fuel friendly tough]  of cours its not a sports bike but a lot of people are supriced by it.

different snorkel [larger] different headers. no reusing fuel fumes.  and the flash does wonders.  next what i need to upgrade are the clutch springs as i feel that the clutch somtimes slips wen giving it a lot of throtle.

seems like most power is not deliverd.   it already has a more agressive clutch plate set.  how ever i thought the standart springs would be enoch.

enoch rambling..    far to much to just say the following:  if tickled right. she is just as or even more playfull as the ktm stock.

 

 

 

My T700 has an after market exhaust, derestricted intake and the ECU flashed. It's much more peppy than stock. No where remotely close to the peak HP of my KTM with just piggyback tuner and cat delete.   There are plenty of things I like about the T700 better  though.

Edited May 24 by Windblown

[Tenerider]

2 hours ago, Windblown said:

 

My T700 has an after market exhaust, derestricted intake and the ECU flashed. It's much more peppy than stock. No where remotely close to the peak HP of my KTM with just piggyback tuner and cat delete.   There are plenty of things I like about the T700 better  though.

Same as mine, I think the intake and flash have the biggest effect. Highly recommended.

[sunndog]

12 hours ago, Stou said:

I completely agree with you. The bike is so much fun to ride but you never know when it will fail. That's why I'm looking at the T7. I didn't had any problem with my 890 yet, but when I see every cam problem, it's not the question of if it will happen but when it will happen.

 

If I planned to change bikes every three years I'd have an 890 first then a desert x, but as we've said before the t7 is the best bet as a keeper....that being said I am "putting up" with the power  compared to my old 990, t7 also doesn't have that lazy long legged v twin feel when cruising either imo, but the 890 probably doesn't either 

[Stou]

16 hours ago, CoreCass said:

dont know what version you want to go for. but if you go stock.. i would look at a good rear spring. front is pritty ok. tough i changed both.

Here in Canada we only have the base version. But i’m not a big guy, only 150 lbs. On my 890 I needed lighter springs. So maybe the T7 will be ok for me

[AZJW]

6 minutes ago, Stou said:

Here in Canada we only have the base version. But i’m not a big guy, only 150 lbs. On my 890 I needed lighter springs. So maybe the T7 will be ok for me

You might get away with the oem spring, but if not, the fix is an easy $100 spring upgrade which makes a big difference in handling and ride. 

[Tenerider]

3 minutes ago, AZJW said:

You might get away with the oem spring, but if not, the fix is an easy $100 spring upgrade which makes a big difference in handling and ride. 

Agree - and with a K-Tech valve upgrade the stock front suspension should be great, too. Probably the best bang for the buck in terms of fork upgrade.

[SXXP]

3 hours ago, Tenerider said:

Agree - and with a K-Tech valve upgrade the stock front suspension should be great, too. Probably the best bang for the buck in terms of fork upgrade.

 

Does the K-Tech upgrade also give you extra travel?

[Tenerider]

24 minutes ago, SXXP said:

 

Does the K-Tech upgrade also give you extra travel?

No, it's just a new valve assembly. The cheapest solution with more travel are Andreani cartridges, as far as I know:

Homepage - Andreani moto

 

No idea how good they are.

 

[Stou]

I did the demo ride of the T7 today. I'm switching bike! The T7 is a lot less powerfull but the way that engine work, it look like it have more torque even if it has less. I like the handling. I was prepared to ride a top heavy bike but that was not the case, it is very nimble. Also from comments, many say the suspension is not good. I didn't had a chance to ride it off road but on the road I found it very good. I rode on every hole and bad parts of the road, and here in Quebec the roads are very bad, and I found the suspension more plush and perfect for my weight. The engine and exhaust sound very good. I also like the look of the bike and I found it very comfortable.  For my height, the wind screen is perfect. No buffeting and I can ride with my helmet visor open on the highway. This bike is kind of... friendly. When I went back to my 890, I imediately feeled the power difference. The 890 is very powerfull but who use so much power? Yes it's fun to open the throttle  and feel the power but I can live with less power. The only negative side I found is the T7 look kind of fragile. The 890 is made like motocross with motocross like body panels and all torx bolts. I droped my 890 in big rough trail with rock and never broke anything. I looked at the T7 rear suspension links, it's lower thant the skidplate with very small and thin links. Is it common the hit that on a rocky trail? (sorry if some parts of my text sound weird, my native language is french)

[AZJW]

Good to hear and as you said, power ratings don't tell the whole story.  I miss my 145hp FJR on long road trips ( don't take many anymore) and when a hooligan moment surfaces. Other than that, the T7 works so well it makes me forget about having half the hp of my former road only bike. I was trashing it anyway taking it on gravel roads which is where the T7 shines.

 

As far as your questions about fragile side panels and protecting the suspension links, Camel-ADV has you covered. Your neighbor to the west in Calgary makes quality protection parts and replacement side panels if you want to be proactive and protect those parts.  Cory is one of the forums most active vendors and his stuff is absolutely bulletproof. 

Congrats on your decision,  you're in good company. 

[Hollybrook]

The CamelADV skid plate (i.e. Gut Gaurd) includes protection for the shock linkage. 

[Tenerider]

Congrats on your decision!!!

[Stou]

6 hours ago, AZJW said:

As far as your questions about fragile side panels and protecting the suspension links, Camel-ADV has you covered. Your neighbor to the west in Calgary makes quality protection parts and replacement side panels if you want to be proactive and protect those parts.  Cory is one of the forums most active vendors and his stuff is absolutely bulletproof. 

Congrats on your decision,  you're in good company. 

Ok I’ll check Camel ADV, I know them I have some parts on my 890. Thanks!

[sunndog]

If I had to pick one vendor to kit my bike out would for sure be camel adv 

[Stou]

On 5/26/2024 at 3:49 PM, sunndog said:

If I had to pick one vendor to kit my bike out would for sure be camel adv 

Yes they have good parts. I have the one finger clutch and the neck brace on my 890R.  I will order some parts for the T7.

 

I will pick my new T7 Thursday! 

[Stou]

Here it is, my new T700 2024!

 

It has already Yamaha skidplate, crash bars, headlight protector and Barlbuster handguards.

 

Edited May 30 by Stou

[Tenerider]

6 hours ago, Stou said:

Here it is, my new T700 2024!

 

It has already Yamaha skidplate, crash bars, headlight protector and Barlbuster handguards.

 

Congrats Stou!

[Stou]

4 hours ago, Tenerider said:

Congrats Stou!

Thanks!

[OK185]

Nice bike, 

On 5/31/2024 at 1:20 AM, Stou said:

Here it is, my new T700 2024!

 

It has already Yamaha skidplate, crash bars, headlight protector and Barlbuster handguards.

 

Is that the low seat?

If you can handle the height I would 100% recommend getting the OEM rally seat. Makes this bike 10x better to ride in my opinon, and looks more proportional. 

[Stou]

This is the stock seat. I had a rally seat on my 890R and yes it make the bike feel more like a motocross position. Easier to control.

 

I’ll see if i go with one on the T7. You have picture of your bike with rally seat?

 

 

[Tenerider]

1 hour ago, Stou said:

This is the stock seat. I had a rally seat on my 890R and yes it make the bike feel more like a motocross position. Easier to control.

 

I’ll see if i go with one on the T7. You have picture of your bike with rally seat?

 

 

 

I bet more than 50% here have this seat as well.

 

Here's a different view:

Edited June 6 by Tenerider

[OK185]

The T7 just looks so much better with this seat 

And it puts the handlebars more below you, so you have better control while sitting. You can ride offroad sat down much better with it, and it's easier to stand up.

With the stock seat I felt like I almost had to reach up to the handlebars when sitting like a touring bike. 

Sorry I don't want to turn this into another seat thread 

[SXXP]

4 hours ago, Tenerider said:

 

I bet more than 50% here have this seat as well.

 

Here's a different view:

 

Do you have a full length sleeve on the fork chrome sliders?

[Tenerider]

17 minutes ago, SXXP said:

 

Do you have a full length sleeve on the fork chrome sliders?

Yes, well spotted! Simple Acerbis neoprene socks. For installation, you need to remove the fork legs from the triple clamp.

My lower legs (chrome part) look like new.

[SXXP]

9 minutes ago, Tenerider said:

Yes, well spotted! Simple Acerbis neoprene socks. For installation, you need to remove the fork legs from the triple clamp.

My lower legs (chrome part) look like new.

 

Interesting!  Is it a loose fit along the length of the sliders or a compression fit?  If compression, where does all the material "go" on full compression?