KTM 950 SE Adventure

[Arsey]

......well it is now it has a 250+ mile range.

The Safari tank went on just fine and still keeps the slimish profile of the original bike.

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Just need to wait till March to get hold of my Renazco seat and the bike will be sorted.

 

[GS TRV]

Nice job but won't it be a hassle to take it all off again when you sell it in the next few weeks?

 

[Arsey]

Nice job but won't it be a hassle to take it all off again when you sell it in the next few weeks?

You may jest,but I think i may actually hang on to this one.

Having owned numerous KTMs,the SE was always my fav and I regret selling-so when I saw that they had lobbed £2k off the new price back in the summer it was a no brainer.

It was great away in France and only really needed a better tank range and possibly a better seat,though I did 380 miles on one day and it was much better than I expected.

So the tank is sorted with this 30 litre beaut and I here guys in the US and A are getting 240 miles or so to reserve and that's off road too.

I'll have my hand made seat from that master James Renazco in March (he build em one by one) .

Luggage-wise,it will never be as simple as clickon and off hard luggage,but I have a good tail bag that goes on the Black Dog rack and I also have a 30 litre dry bag that bungees to the pack-so plenty enough for a week away.

BUT,the main benefit is that the bike is so much lighter and more chuckable than the GSA,plus it has in my opinion the best engine that KTM ever made,having tried them all from 640 to 1190 !!

I would probably sell the GSA before the SE.

This week anyway.

 

[Mav]

Looks like a great set up

When are you going to get it dirty?

 

[Arsey]

Looks like a great set up

When are you going to get it dirty?

I've just washed it !!!

 

[Pipster]

I've just washed it !!!

Not again try getting it dirty first

Found a great product for you Arsey ...


http://www.sprayonmud.com/

 

[Pipster]

How about a nice billet fuel cap that one looks a bit naff ...



http://www.ktm-parts.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=SXS03540700&Category_Code=KTMHEFT

 

[immigrant]

Stunning bike!

Whats the seat height like? Comparable to a GSA?

 

[Pipster]

Stunning bike!

Whats the seat height like? Comparable to a GSA?

965 mm on the SE

910 mm and 890 mm on the GSA

 

[Arsey]

Not again try getting it dirty first

Found a great product for you Arsey ...


http://www.sprayonmud.com/

Look-I live in fcuking Guernsey-not the middle of darkest Wales or suchlike.

We don't have endless miles of trails/fireroads/moors.

But,in any case,I bought it to mainly use on road,as I love then whole SE thing-the size/seat height/fully sorted carbed motor.

The fact in can go offroad is a bonus.

How about a nice billet fuel cap that one looks a bit naff ...

Not sure if it will fit but that's an idea.

I had one of those on my 450 EXC so will try and EXC cap next time I'm in the dealer.

The cap is the only bit of the Safari tank they could have worked a bit harder on.

I guess they didn't want to have the stock SE cap fit as that would have limited the peaked shape of the Safari tank.

Stunning bike!

Whats the seat height like? Comparable to a GSA?

The seat height is a bit higher than the GSA (with GSA seat on high setting).

But as the bike is a lot lighter,it's far easier getting on and off etc.

 

[ChubbyThumper]

Looks good Arsey, is the battery behind the bash plate like the Adv's?

 

[Arsey]

Looks good Arsey, is the battery behind the bash plate like the Adv's?

No,thank god.

It's directly under the seat so easy to get to/attach Optimate etc.

 

[Pipster]

But,in any case,I bought it to mainly use on road,as I love then whole SE thing-the size/seat height/fully sorted carbed motor.

The fact in can go offroad is a bonus..

Really enjoying mine as well they do tick a lot of boxes

Looking forward to seeing your new seat what colour and material did you go for

 

[Arsey]

Really enjoying mine as well they do tick a lot of boxes

Looking forward to seeing your new seat what colour and material did you go for

I spoke to James Renazco on the phone and went with his advice completely.


Having asked me what i used the bike for with on/offroad percentages etc and my weight/inside leg etc etc,he recommended a 'Superwide' which just has a slightly wider bit where you sit mostly with a suede top and pig skin sides,both in black,with orange stitching/lettering.

He said he has done a few SEs and this looks best and will be suited for long days onroad.

He asked if I wanted it any taller

or shorter,but I said keep it pretty much as standard.



Just wish I ordered back in July,when the $/£ was 2/1 and not realising he had a 4 month back log.

I'm planning on taking it next summer a few times,including Magnum's trip through the Alps in Switzerland/Italy/Austria.

That'll be 2000 miles plus in about 10 days and will be interesting to compare the similar RDGA trip I did this Sept on the GSA.

The GSA was fantastic,but I reckon the SE will be even better on alpine passes with numerous tight hairpins,as it is so much more manoeuvrable,as you well know.

 

[Pipster]

I spoke to James Renazco on the phone and went with his advice completely.


Having asked me what i used the bike for with on/offroad percentages etc and my weight/inside leg etc etc,he recommended a 'Superwide' which just has a slightly wider bit where you sit mostly with a suede top and pig skin sides,both in black,with orange stitching/lettering.

He said he has done a few SEs and this looks best and will be suited for long days onroad.

He asked if I wanted it any taller

or shorter,but I said keep it pretty much as standard.



Just wish I ordered back in July,when the $/£ was 2/1 and not realising he had a 4 month back log.

I'm planning on taking it next summer a few times,including Magnum's trip through the Alps in Switzerland/Italy/Austria.

That'll be 2000 miles plus in about 10 days and will be interesting to compare the similar RDGA trip I did this Sept on the GSA.

The GSA was fantastic,but I reckon the SE will be even better on alpine passes with numerous tight hairpins,as it is so much more manoeuvrable,as you well know.

Black on black you won't be disapointed they are a top quality product

My bikes going to be a keeper and the seat and tank are both on the shopping list ...

 

[mooky]

Nice job but won't it be a hassle to take it all off again when you sell it in the next few weeks?

If you do happen to want to sell it, let me know.
It looks like its well looked after.

 

[Timpo]

It looks great... apart from the headlight unit. All this 'stealth' styling don't float my boat.......
Cue 'Baja Designs'................

Timpo.

 

[Arsey]

If you do happen to want to sell it, let me know.
It looks like its well looked after.

It is only six months old-surely it should look fairly good still ?

But I'll let you know.

 

[Arsey]

Now fitted with Desierto IV screen to cocoon you in still air at 100 mph :

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Ish.

 

[PDiddy]

Those feckin robbers at Touratech want £887.96 for the Safari Tank -