I know Tom who owns and runs Demonmx Dirt Bike Store www.demonmx.co.uk/‎ in Ahford Kent has ridden a few rallies out there, don't know how recent though and I have discussed this at some length with him last year. He says fantastic riding, people architecture. I appreciate an official rally may be d...

Horsey may see you on the lanes somewhere as trying a couple of new bits on the 690 I will bring a spare clutch lever with me this time? if you are near A20 (junction 10 M20 ) on the way to shaddoxhurst there is the Blue and white cafe about a mile up the A20 it is owned and run by Leon camiers mum,...

What no body has mentioned with the 690 is the grin it puts on your face. How ever bad a day you have had when you get on the 690 it never fails to put a huge smile on your face, tha motor is awesome (with the fuel pump sorted!)For me that is what it is all about. I have ridden one from France aroun...

See Simply's 690r rebuild from a couple of months back. Then go an get a good 690!!

I've ridden the same one since 1993 first as a commuter every day for 4 years using green lanes now as my winter / spare bike ! Best thing you can do is bore it to 385 you will not believe the difference still as reliable an bullet proof but makes life a whole lot nicer and not expensive. I run a Co...

Nice report. Interesting re RR I agree quality parts at a price, but service thereafter shocking, shame as it taints the purchase. If you are going on a long trip I would get a spare injector, prone to foul and a show stopper. If you get a new one take the extra pre filter out the box and fit it in ...