New Build - 6*12 Offroad Toy Hauler

[flboy]

I am taking the SumoSprings off the 6x12.it has 5,000lb springs so probably not needed. I think they make it bounce too much due to stiffness. Probably be better off with shocks on this one.

The SumoSprings are great on my 7x18 tandem axle with 3,500 lbs axles. Probably a better application.



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[flboy]

Will not be taking the 6x12 CTC on this adventure, but taking the toy it hauls.

Prepping the KTM-690R for the Transamerica Trail. I leave for that North Carolina to Oregon off-road/moto camping trip in 3.5 weeks. Decided I will ride pavement back instead of shipping the bike and flying home.

New tires and extra heavy duty tubes to put on. Pannier and luggage racks installed. Still need to Check valve clearances, change oil and filters, replace spark plugs, replace fuel screens, and check everything out all over. Don't know what else I can do to prepare the bike. Chain, sprockets, brakes, and wheel bearings all look good. Bike only has 7,072 miles on it where are about 70% pavement.. so very good shape.

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[bigdave_185]

How is your headlight ? Do ya need some aux forward light assistance?

If you get caught on the highway at night, just spit balling for the trip.


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[hankaye]

flboy, Howdy;

Neat adventure that, got a Kidney Belt? A weight lifters belt will do.
Back in the hard tail days that's what was used to keep from bruising
kidneys do to rapid and repeated bouncing. For awhile they were built
into some leather jackets, even.

Lookin' forward to your ride debrief.

hank

 

[jaws_1972]

flboy,

Very nice! TAT is high on my list, but I don't think it will be a reality until I'm able to retire. I've got a 2013 690 that has become my preferred adventure bike if I'm able to trailer to the event. My trusty R1200GS is best for longer stints with highway segments, but one hard rainfall could change things real quick on that bike off road.

Looking forward to hearing about your trip. Hopefully you will post some updates on this forum for us. If you're ever up for something shorter and easier, I'm looking to ride the KAT (Kentucky Adv Trail) sometime. Might be great opportunity to use the toy haulers.

Jeff

 

[flboy]

Hank, never thought about a kidney belt much. Hopefully I don't get that beat up..The bike's suspension should see the most action.


Jeff, Will do. I plan on taking alot of video footage and then boiling them down to a few short episodes. I won't have the means to process any videos until I get back in August, but I'll certainly post some pics and updates as I go.

My KTM-690R is a 2016 which I bought used in 2018 with 3,000 street only miles. I've since put 4,000 on it. I have done the Smokey Mountain 500 on it twice and the MABDR (about 1,100 miles) . I really like it for the Dual Sport aspects. I have a 2005 KTM-450EXC with a tag which I bought new in 2006. That is my go to woods bike. Much better offroad than the KTM-690R, but is is no good for a long haul dual sport. Service interval is 500 miles and just doesn't have the correct gearing when on pavement, not to mention the notoriously uncomfortable seat which I don't use much in the woods.




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[flboy]

How is your headlight ? Do ya need some aux forward light assistance?

If you get caught on the highway at night, just spit balling for the trip.


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Dave, I built some mounts and installed driving lights on the forks adjacent to the headlights a few years ago. See the pic. It is way too easy to outrun the usefulness of the stock headlights.

I also have a portable beam I put on a GoPro helmet mount for off-road at night. It allows me to see where I look as opposed to where the bike is pointing. That's real useful when cornering in particular.

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[bigdave_185]

Perfect!!


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[flboy]

Bike is coming together for the TAT. Have all the maintenance and bike prep done, now just figuring out how I will load it for cross country dual sport. Will be going about 5,500 to 6,000 miles round trip and living off the bike for 4 weeks and maybe more.

I will make a TAT thread in the General Discussion area to post updates when I leave on June 29 if anyone is interested. Not going to use this thread.

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[featherliteCT1]

My butt hurts just thinking about it!

 

[Staryder61]

Yes Don, please do a thread for it. I'd be interested in it..

 

[bigdave_185]

Please post a link to new thread for ease of finding it


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[flboy]

Will do when I set it up.

Upgraded the headlight to LED. Uses less power and 3x to 4x brighter. Will help offroad at night for sure.

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[flboy]

I started a thread on the General Topics Forum for my TAT trip for anyone who cares. I will post some trip updateds there. I start the trip July 1.

https://r.tapatalk.com/shareLink/topic? ... source=app

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[Staryder61]

I started a thread on the General Topics Forum for my TAT trip for anyone who cares. I will post some trip updateds there. I start the trip July 1.

https://r.tapatalk.com/shareLink/topic? ... source=app

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Thank you DON, will be keeping watch..

 

[flboy]

Getting ready for a 4 night camping trip to Ocala NF next week. Pulled the CTC into the driveway and decided to add the Freshwater tank sensor to the holding tank and the gage to the panel. Works great. The dial goes on and off with the pump switch above it.

I had to stand off the gage about a half inch as the rod was just a little too long and I realized this after I had installed everything but the sensor which I thought I ordered to the correct size. In any case, this worked just fine and did not affect the linearity so it appears.

I sealed the wood so water will not affect it if splashed and I made a compression gasket with some mat foam. Should work fine. The tank is not under pressure.. just want to prevent any leaking due to water being sloshed around.

I added a similar gage to the graywater tank last season.

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[hankaye]

flboy, Howdy;

Good to see ya posting. Almost thought ya'd dropped off the face of the earth.
Still cuttin' holes, and addin' electrical do-thingys. Chucklin'. Reckon Ian didn't
effect ya'll to much. Which is a good thing.

hank

 

[flboy]

flboy, Howdy;

Good to see ya posting. Almost thought ya'd dropped off the face of the earth.
Still cuttin' holes, and addin' electrical do-thingys. Chucklin'. Reckon Ian didn't
effect ya'll to much. Which is a good thing.

hank

Thanks Hank. Still breathing. Lol

Ian came by here , but was weakened significantly. We even missed most of the rain because we were on the Eastern side when it passed by. Very fortunate for me.

Hope all is well with you.

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[hankaye]

flboy, Howdy;

Yup, still just sittin' here like Snoopy doin' his vulture thing.

hank

 

[flboy]

All loaded for 4 days of fun in Ocala NF. [emoji6]

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