Hello from California

[Jpatterson]

Hello everyone. I just picked up a beautiful 08 990r. This bike is tons of fun. Not nearly as fast as the bikes I am use to riding but damn it is comfortable, torquey, and nimble. I have been riding and wrenching for over 20 years and this is my first KTM.

I looking forward to getting to know you all and learning about this bike.

[Aphex]

Glad you've been wrenching for 20 years, you're gonna need it

Welcome to the madness!

[Scotty]

Welcome aboard the orange train JP, enjoy the ride (and the spannering, you’ll find they use top quality components and the kit is generally well designed)

[DribbleDuke]

Welcome in. Where in Ca. are you located? How long did it take for you to come to a purchase conclusion? Had you been eyeing an SD before? How many miles are on the bike? what did you pay for it? It appears from another post that you are having tach issues. It also appears that the ubiquitous line " be sure and use search before asking questions" will not need to be stated judging from such aforementioned or should that be previously mentioned post. Good luck with the new bike it is a crackingly good ride that will also keep you scratching your head wondering "whathefuckiswrongnow"

[DukeNukem999]

Welcome from Bris-Vegas

[Jpatterson]

Welcome in. Where in Ca. are you located? How long did it take for you to come to a purchase conclusion? Had you been eyeing an SD before? How many miles are on the bike? what did you pay for it? It appears from another post that you are having tach issues. It also appears that the ubiquitous line " be sure and use search before asking questions" will not need to be stated judging from such aforementioned or should that be previously mentioned post. Good luck with the new bike it is a crackingly good ride that will also keep you scratching your head wondering "whathefuckiswrongnow"

Hahahaha any more questions???

I'm in the central valley
Always liked the look of them, I crashed my 2011 ZX10R at the track a few months ago and have been looking for another bike. When I saw it I knew it was time, it was love at first site... Just like with my first wife. It will probably end the same too... I'll be broke and crying. Oh well its all fun until then. I read the mixed reviews went for it.
It has 18000 miles on it and looks like it just rolled off the showroom floor got it for 6000.
It was perfect the whole time I was checking it out. Then of course 5 mins into the ride home I see the tach going weird, oh well, it runs strong and I hardly ever look at it.
I got to take it out yesterday for it first real ride and it is an absolute blast to ride. I'm always tinkering with my bikes so I figure what the hell.

[Jpatterson]

Welcome in. Where in Ca. are you located? How long did it take for you to come to a purchase conclusion? Had you been eyeing an SD before? How many miles are on the bike? what did you pay for it? It appears from another post that you are having tach issues. It also appears that the ubiquitous line " be sure and use search before asking questions" will not need to be stated judging from such aforementioned or should that be previously mentioned post. Good luck with the new bike it is a crackingly good ride that will also keep you scratching your head wondering "whathefuckiswrongnow"

Hahahaha any more questions???

I'm in the central valley
Always liked the look of them, I crashed my 2011 ZX10R at the track a few months ago and have been looking for another bike. When I saw it I knew it was time, it was love at first site... Just like with my first wife. It will probably end the same too... I'll be broke and crying. Oh well its all fun until then. I read the mixed reviews went for it.
It has 18000 miles on it and looks like it just rolled off the showroom floor got it for 6000.
It was perfect the whole time I was checking it out. Then of course 5 mins into the ride home I see the tach going weird, oh well, it runs strong and I hardly ever look at it.
I got to take it out yesterday for it first real ride and it is an absolute blast to ride. I'm always tinkering with my bikes so I figure what the hell.

[Aphex]

Post up some pics when you get a chance.

[michaeln]

Welcome from another California guy. I live in Angels Camp, Sierra foothills, and ride a 2016 Super Duke 1290 R.

[jmann]

Welcome to the forum comrade.

[Black Out]

FormerCali guy from San Luis Obispo , LA and Sacto. Angels Camp is a beautiful place as are all the foothills.

[Jpatterson]

Yeah we are spoiled out here. Some of the best roads in our backyard and weather that you can pretty much ride year round.

[Black Out]

That's how I feel about North Carolina. I've lived here for 12 years now. Great mountain roads just a couple hours away.