I don’t even own this bike and I’m done so much research on it

@Doctor9Raccoon

Ай бұрын

I bought mine yesterday too and I'm so impressed with it. ! 🏍🔥

Hey man, I've got the same bike, i live in italy so it's te euro version but no main differences. The quickshifter works better when you're full throttle but still it is adaptive, which means that the shifting will take more time when you're not at full throttle/at low revs. So No problems using it. I avoid using it only when I'm cruising or I'm doing a very slow pace because you can feel it not being super smooth. Just a small tip: this gearbox is harsh , that's known, so be firm (firm? Determined?) When changing gear otherwise you get many false neutrals. Oh btw I don't particularly like the quickshifter when downshifting but it does work really good at pretty much every revs

@LifeWellRidden

Жыл бұрын

Hey man! Thanks for all the great tips! I did notice that at slower speeds it didn’t work well (obviously) and especially 1-2 was a no go. I’ll only be using it at WOT from 2-6. The downshifts scare me too haha I try and avoid it as much as possible and use the clutch because I’d hate to burn through a transmission.. I guess we’ll see how effective it is at the track!

I use mine when im on the gas other than that i dont, but i love riding one handed and shifting through gears without clutch

Hahahaha bro! I just got mine and it’s soooo much fun, dangerously so lmao it’s also my first bike with a quick shifter and it’s so much fun. I’m still breaking mine in and yeah you’re gonna hit a false N but who care keep banging it haha

@LifeWellRidden

2 жыл бұрын

Hell yeah! Congrats on the new bike! I remember those days of break in and then as soon as I could actually get on it for the first time, holy what a bike! False N’s are starting to get more common the more I use it but that could also be user error and/or lack of skill 🤣

@SilverMustangg

2 жыл бұрын

@@LifeWellRidden that’s what I chalk it up as it’s more than likely my fault for not understanding how and when it wants to be used but regardless it’s still so much fun. It really is just a different bike all on its own. It’s just so much fun to ride and now that I’m on the end of the break in I’m already getting myself into trouble hahaha

@LifeWellRidden

2 жыл бұрын

@@SilverMustangg haha it is so easy to get into trouble on these.. it seriously is a bike if it’s own like heavier than a Supermoto but more powerful but upright and “off road” capable yet can cruise pretty good but can’t keep up with sport bikes, perfect for short runs, twisties or cities!

Hi, where can I find handguard mirrors like yours? thank you.

@LifeWellRidden

Жыл бұрын

You can find them on Amazon here!! PowerMadd 34289 Star Series/Trail Star Handguard Mirror Kit, Black, Medium a.co/d/7dRtNLk

Nice man, please can you tell me what handguards you have?

@LifeWellRidden

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! And they are Zeta Barkbusters in orange, you can find them on Amazon - Zeta PRO Armor Hand Guard Orange... www.amazon.com/dp/B012UMIB3S?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share Then the guards have integrated turn signals that you have to wire into the factory turn signals - Zeta XC Flasher BLACK Hand... www.amazon.com/dp/B001LV0NKE?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share And you MUST get the “U” bar mount brackets or they will not work - www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/zeta-u-clamp-handguard-handlebar-clamp-kit?gclid=CjwKCAjwl6OiBhA2EiwAuUwWZVZxmiifuvFZSkXtle2Ic4eQ3BKYJub8Blh5X3oVg8FYCnSzT_T9MxoC2i4QAvD_BwE And FINALLY you have the mirrors, which are crap but look cool, you basically take the same bolt for the hand guards and slap them on with a nut to hold - PowerMadd 34289 Star Series /... www.amazon.com/dp/B00E62MUYM?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

I picked mine up last week and my quickshifter doesn’t work. I gotta haul it all the way back to the dealer so they can activate it. 🤬

@LifeWellRidden

2 жыл бұрын

Say what?! That sucks!! Once you get it back you will LOVE IT!

@796andy2

2 ай бұрын

mine wasn't working but they reloaded it or something at the 1st service, super fun but the rev matching on downshits is annoying when your just riding normal. still love it to death tho !!

I don't really use mine to often unless I am full throttle pull getting on highway or when riding those wheelies. Use it more on the WHEELIES for sure I have only used the downshift blip couple times but it sounds sick

@LifeWellRidden

2 жыл бұрын

Haha if only I could ride solid wheelies.. I’m terrible at them and horrified to drop this bike hahah

@22smcrrider96

2 жыл бұрын

@@LifeWellRidden yea it's hard to get over that fear of looping one esp if u haven't done it on other bikes! I been riding dirtbikes since I was 5 so I guess I got a lil practice on the back tire

@LifeWellRidden

2 жыл бұрын

@@22smcrrider96 I think my biggest worry is the gas tank in the rear next to a hot exhaust.. spring a link and up in flames it goes!

@22smcrrider96

2 жыл бұрын

@@LifeWellRidden yea u got a point there. And I have seen a vid of someone looping one followed by some 🔥🔥 so that's a valid worry brother

@22smcrrider96

2 жыл бұрын

@@LifeWellRidden I have a question. Have u ever compared your speedometers displayed speed to ur gps speed or any other speed device? Mine is off extremely bad it looked like yours coulda been but wasn't sure

yoo, just subscribed, like ur videos alot! but im wondering, since i just bought a ktm 690 smcr, and getting my licence probably next week.and need to buy a helmet.. what is your recomendation about helmets? i mean that type of helmet u are using in this video is more like motorcross, how does it work with air flow and so on ?

@LifeWellRidden

Жыл бұрын

Appreciate the sub! And congrats on the new 690 purchase! I use an OLD Icon Variant and it’s alright, I’m really used to it but you definitely notice the added wind noise from the bill and GoPro on the front. For highway riding it’s pretty annoying haha. The only “benefit” to the old bucket is that it looks cool and more dirt bikey than street. I would say get something you are comfortable with, the new icon variant pro looks sweet but my guess will have the same amount of wind noise. If you plan on doing track days then I would suggest looking at SNELL certified helmets because your gunna need one of those! Other than that, my biggest suggestion would be to go to cycle gear or another motorcycle shop and try them on. They may look cool online but could fit like garbage you never know haha

@pontussk

Жыл бұрын

@@LifeWellRidden thanks alot for input mate! will concider going to a real store and purchase one!, i have a few stores here in sweden to choose from :D

@LifeWellRidden

Жыл бұрын

@@pontussk oh heck man Sweden! That’s sweet!! Yeah I would try them on and if they are a good shop, you could order the one you want and try it on and maybe return through them for a credit. How it feels/fits is far more important than the looks!

@pontussk

Жыл бұрын

@@LifeWellRidden your work on youtube is spreading bro! yee comfort before look! roger that :D

Cool vid bro! From what my ktm mechanic said is the quick shifter is only supposed to be used when using full or close to full throttle from second gear to 6th gear. You can also down shift as well.

@LifeWellRidden

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks man! And that’s kind of what I figured out, I only use it when I’m flying! Hahah and I am still weird with the down shifts..

Please make a video about your Helmet and Goggles bro. that's sick!!!!!!!

@LifeWellRidden

Жыл бұрын

Haha let me see what I can put together! I have made a video about the helmet -- kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZIKTl8d-fJayec4.html and then about me testing it here - kzread.info/dash/bejne/n4OCyNuIibHFn6Q.html Hope these help!

If you have got a 2021 or 2022 KTM SMC 690 you should also have blipper or how KTM likes to call it, Quickshifter plus, with this I mean you upshift and downshift without clutch. At least I got this on my husqvarna 701 2022 SM

@LifeWellRidden

Жыл бұрын

You bet! I love the quickshifter but never like the downshifting.. something about it is just odd to me but the quickshifter is either great or false neutrals..

@canario_02

Жыл бұрын

@@LifeWellRidden I understand you, that bacuase you are or not even were used to using the quickshifter and you riding is far from aggresive as mine, Where I live its pure curvy roads and everytime I ride there I tried to ride as on a track day XDD

@LifeWellRidden

Жыл бұрын

@@canario_02 your making me jealous! I bought an insane bike for straight 90 degree turns.. hahah why am I stuck with this!!! 🤣

@canario_02

Жыл бұрын

@@LifeWellRidden I hope to see you on a track day mate, It will be the best time of your life

@LifeWellRidden

Жыл бұрын

@@canario_02 already been! Check the channel haha it was awesome even tho I’m terrible.. now the addiction is to go to more!!

I wonder if he ever figured out it works down shifting too? Most bikes will easily up-shift without the clutch. Just need to slightly back off the throttle. It's down-shifting that's an issue on a regular bike. I was so use to blipping the throttle on the DRZ. Had to brake that habit.

@LifeWellRidden

7 ай бұрын

I have used it for downshifting at the track but my brain still cant wrap around the fact of no clutch.. just thinking of gridning gears and blowing stuff up haha I need to get better haha

@franktaylor7617

7 ай бұрын

@@LifeWellRidden I'm new to it too. I've only had a handful of rides on the KTM. Weather is, shall we say, less than desirable. I've learned the bike doesn't like manual rev matching. Even if you don't rev match and just click it down like normal (normal riding) it still blips the fuel while using the clutch. It's a weird set-up for an old schooler. 👍

Just wait till you use the downshift 👌 makes tight twisties a breeze

@LifeWellRidden

Жыл бұрын

I gotta give it a shot, just so scared I’ll blow it up 🤣

@hoon-monkey-700

Жыл бұрын

@@LifeWellRidden i just picked up a brand new gasgas 700sm and its has all the same spec besides different wheels

@LifeWellRidden

Жыл бұрын

@@hoon-monkey-700 you gotta let me know how you like that!! And if there is a difference in the wheels, this things are badass congrats!

@hoon-monkey-700

Жыл бұрын

@Life Well Ridden I love ot its awesome. It has the gear indicator too which is nice. Not seen any others on the road yet so be nice to have the odd 1 out for a while 😎

@LifeWellRidden

Жыл бұрын

@@hoon-monkey-700 you have a pretty rare bike hahah I have yet to see one (or even a GasGas dealer) close to me! And the gear indicator is something I didn’t get from KTM 😢 but I ordered a new round of parts so you’ll see the Cumpan go on my bike this spring!

I have a DRZ400 and I absolutely never use the clutch only in first gear

@LifeWellRidden

2 жыл бұрын

Hahha! Love it! It’s honestly way too much fun

Yo brotha ! What mirrors r those dude? 👌🏻

@LifeWellRidden

Жыл бұрын

These are the PowerMadd mirrors from Amazon! You can buy them here - PowerMadd 34289 Star Series/Trail Star Handguard Mirror Kit, Black, Medium a.co/d/7MNM4EZ

LMAO 🤣 bro how didn't you know you have a quickshift up+down 🤦🏼

@LifeWellRidden

2 жыл бұрын

I have no fucking clue 🤣🤣 I didn’t read the manual when I got it hahah

@22smcrrider96

2 жыл бұрын

@@LifeWellRidden I guess I watched too many youtube vids b4 pulling the trigger lol. I was just out playing around on it a lil bit ago getting some wheelie practice in

@LifeWellRidden

2 жыл бұрын

@@22smcrrider96 Yeah I didn't really do my research, just jumped in head first because I liked the idea of a more "long road trip friendly" supermoto..

@22smcrrider96

2 жыл бұрын

@@LifeWellRidden haha I hear ya there. Plus it's an amazing bike so all in all it seems like you r happy with it and that's all that matters

I want this exact bike. Local dealer had one went & look at it sat on it loved it. But 12,000 plus tax title license tags insurance dealer fee I’d say around 15,000+ I feel like the 690 should be priced at 10,000 oh well I’ll keep dreaming.

@LifeWellRidden

Жыл бұрын

They are amazing bikes and I agree with you they are a little steep for some of the features you get like the dash.. and if you have that much to spend a Yamaha MT09 is a very fun bike 🤣 But if you still wondering the cost.. you can see how much I have put into mine! The final price will shock you.. kzread.info/dash/bejne/onuWr9ick6-ud5s.html

@Crusserr

3 ай бұрын

You should of bought it a year ago i just got mine 2 weeks ago it was 13k plus tax came out to a little over 15k

This is a late comment but it only works from 2 Gear up not from 1st

@LifeWellRidden

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I figured that one out pretty quick.. still working on shifting as hard as I can haha

Now learn to wheelie, lol have fun man……

LOL