I've got a 14 plate 690R Rally, bought second hand with plenty of upgrades & suits me fine. Only gripe I have is the rear shock, it sits low at the back & when loaded up with gear it's way too low.
Question, what are my options? Fit the older 690 shock (think it was longer?) don't want to go down the Ohlins route ( I know they're good as I have one on my AT Rally) but cost a fortune...Thoughts..
KTM 690 rear shock
Re: KTM 690 rear shock
Get the right weight of spring for it.
eta - you say 690R rally. Do you mean a 690 enduro R with some kind of "rally" kit attached to it, or do you mean a 690 RR because they are very different beasts entirely.
eta - you say 690R rally. Do you mean a 690 enduro R with some kind of "rally" kit attached to it, or do you mean a 690 RR because they are very different beasts entirely.
Re: KTM 690 rear shock
690RR I wish Mike! No a 690 Enuro R Omega systems one...But even with an uprated spring wont it sit at the same height?Mike54 wrote:Get the right weight of spring for it.
eta - you say 690R rally. Do you mean a 690 enduro R with some kind of "rally" kit attached to it, or do you mean a 690 RR because they are very different beasts entirely.
Re: KTM 690 rear shock
No, with an uprated spring it won't compress as much, both under the weight of the bike, and your weight/luggage.
e.g. on my 450, I have a heavy spring in it and as such it sits higher when the bike is on the stand, upright and with me on it.
e.g. on my 450, I have a heavy spring in it and as such it sits higher when the bike is on the stand, upright and with me on it.
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Re: KTM 690 rear shock
have a word with nethan ..he had a rear yss shock made valved and sprung to his weight for his xt around 350 quid and being honest i think its really very very good
bike rides ace with it and even with the luggage sits up and holds up ace (thumbs)
bike rides ace with it and even with the luggage sits up and holds up ace (thumbs)
whats the wether forcast ..wheres me map
Re: KTM 690 rear shock
Right, I see. Will give rev,s suspension a call (local to me in Birmingham)..Mike54 wrote:No, with an uprated spring it won't compress as much, both under the weight of the bike, and your weight/luggage.
e.g. on my 450, I have a heavy spring in it and as such it sits higher when the bike is on the stand, upright and with me on it.
Re: KTM 690 rear shock
Many thanks Mike, I know John from a couple of years ago when he serviced my AT shock.....Mike54 wrote:speak to john, say you're a mate of moto rally services.
