KiloTangoMike

New KTM owner, Adventure 890, follow me for an honest appraisal. My other account is @manonahog.

[KiloTangoMike @KiloTangoMike1]

And so the adventure starts….. #KTM #KTMAdventure890 #2wheelsbetter #NewBikeDay #TeamOrange #FirstTweet

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I can’t help myself. New bronze tint screen & satnav Mount for the KTM. Let the farkling begin! #TourReady #KTMAdventure890

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@EssexAdvMCgroup Not one to criticise (much) but the bloke in front is a retired detective, who probably didn’t drive under ‘the system’ very much, well certainly not in the last 20 years of his service 😂

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Far too many hazards for my liking for a safe overtake here, hidden driveways are not your friend. Plus only take off if you can see where to land, I didn’t have that luxury at this point.

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Battling the winter blues

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@wickedladybiker @TravelwithCo11n Know that feeling! My student son has somehow managed to turn his room into a bunker!

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@TravelwithCo11n That’s a good price!

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‘Twitters broken again’ …. It’s like living with my 1969 Mk1 Escort.

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Another 400 miles over the past 6 weeks, 2 of those weeks I took a break from riding. The KTM delivers on every level. #KTMAdventure890

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@TravelwithCo11n Not much to fault atm, the TFT problem disappeared, it’s got a rattly bottom end when in a high gear but low speed (typical twin). I don’t like the fuel gauge (only get range in one half, not whole tank). But it’s a joy to ride.

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Edged past the 2k mark yesterday, not bad given I’ve only had her a couple of months (French tour massively helped).

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Suns out / baffles out.

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I’ll take that for the commute.

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@TravelwithCo11n I do love it, just need some solo time.

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There’s a very small part of me that regrets buying the KTM, it’s a great bike of course but feel that my Harley is getting neglected as a result. In hindsight probably could have saved myself a few quid, it’s not as if I don’t get the grin factor. Worse probs to have I s’pose.

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@TravelwithCo11n My thoughts entirely

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@TravelwithCo11n I would rather cut my left testicle out but that’s getting about as much use as the Hog so I make you right 🤷‍♂️

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@marie_h1982 Yes of course, they are two different animals and I’m blessed to own both (well still paying for one). I think I’ll drag the Harley out for a guilt ride later 😂

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@SimonWardle6 I’m a police driver so much of the ‘system’ (roadcraft) I know very well. Always assessing, trying not to be the meat in the sandwich #IPSGA

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I’m all for the safe overtake…