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#Post#: 320--------------------------------------------------
Tank subframe bolts
By: seabeegt Date: February 16, 2014, 7:10 am
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Anybody changed out the stock subframe bolts to the upgraded
ones made by rally raid? Looks like a worthy $106 (for upper and
lower) investment. Cant imagine being stranded on the trail cuz
of one breaking. Sucks only one vendor sells them. :P
http://www.rally-raidproducts.co.uk/ktm-690-subframe-tank-mounting-bolts?filter…
#Post#: 347--------------------------------------------------
Re: Tank subframe bolts
By: truck11 Date: February 19, 2014, 11:47 am
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Does this also apply to the 2014's?
#Post#: 349--------------------------------------------------
Re: Tank subframe bolts
By: Rusty Shovel Date: February 19, 2014, 1:23 pm
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I haven't read anything that suggests the tank bolts have been
redesigned. That said, I wonder how blown out of proportion
this issue is? I'm gonna leave it as is until the first valve
check. That is, unless I go on the TAT before then.
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Re: Tank subframe bolts
By: seabeegt Date: February 20, 2014, 3:24 pm
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I don't think the issue is blown out of proportion necessarily.
When I started researching the matter a little more, I felt
swayed when they showed how the OEM bolts were cut. Anyone who's
done a little wrenching can see the obvious problem, the point
of max stress is where the thickest cut is. But, I suppose its
really a matter of how much weight u put on the tail. I think I
ride with about 10-15 lbs max, and I don't wanna try my luck
with any more than that. Now I want to put a rotopax 2.0 gal
cube and another soft bag on the back, so im gonna have to
upgrade the bolts for sure before I do that. No big deal, $100
for some extra insurance, I'll take it.
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Re: Tank subframe bolts
By: Dogfarm Date: February 23, 2014, 12:50 pm
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There is a guy in Serbia who sells them on ADVRider. His kit is
a bit cheaper than RR and the design is a little different.
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Re: Tank subframe bolts
By: seabeegt Date: March 1, 2014, 9:19 am
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Ya, I checked out his stuff. Looks good. PM'd him to see if he
still got some. Looking forward to getting those replaced.
#Post#: 509--------------------------------------------------
Re: Tank subframe bolts
By: Perun Date: March 2, 2014, 2:41 am
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[quote author=seabeegt link=topic=82.msg507#msg507
date=1393687158]
Ya, I checked out his stuff. Looks good. PM'd him to see if he
still got some. Looking forward to getting those replaced.
[/quote]
Answered on PM.
[quote author=truck11 link=topic=82.msg347#msg347
date=1392832061]
Does this also apply to the 2014's?
[/quote]
I didn't have a chance to see 2014 model yet, but I believe that
upper tank bolts are 100% same as on pre 2014 models. Lower
mounting is same, except for longer bolt on exhaust side,
because of new exhaust mounting point.
#Post#: 515--------------------------------------------------
Re: Tank subframe bolts
By: antonio_cadiz Date: March 2, 2014, 5:06 pm
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hello!
can be carried in the passenger ktm 690 enduro?
sorry for my english
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Re: Tank subframe bolts
By: Perun Date: March 3, 2014, 9:13 am
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[quote author=antonio_cadiz link=topic=82.msg515#msg515
date=1393801595]
hello!
can be carried in the passenger ktm 690 enduro?
sorry for my english
[/quote]
Sure. But not very comfortable. :)
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Re: Tank subframe bolts
By: Dogfarm Date: March 18, 2014, 8:52 pm
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Here is an update regarding the tank subframe bolts I purchased
from Prerun. Prerun was nice to do business with. The shipment
came a little faster than projected and I could track the
package (at least when it was in Europe). The parts look very
well made. Here is a picture of the parts:
[img]
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/5hCP9bVF43CHVddcPmhEAOvvuKiW5RMpgFiHg9D2ng=s1…
The plastic bushing fit well into the tank. This is a picture of
my original bushings which are obviously deformed. The inner
bolt was very loose, so I am lucky that I did not have any
problems. The other alternative replacement bolts don't include
new plastic bushings so I am glad I went with Prerun's design.
[img]
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/M7ri2SOqxAut_OSXuMAOcTYKUGifRv-VplfHqge8gg=s1…
All in all, I am happy with the mod. I am going on a 7 day
camping trip with the bike in May so I will be carrying a lot of
gear and extra fuel. This upgrade makes me feel more confident
that the tank can handle the load now.
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