JasonJ
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so ive had my new bike for a little while now, and got to give it a good work out at Hidden Falls today and just wanted to say a few things about it.
For starters, like most folks, before i purchased a KTM i thought they were expensive, maintenance intensive, not particularly reliable, and at a level of ability that i would never be able to utilize.
Let me just say, other than the fact that they are expensive if you buy new, the rest turned out to be a load of crap!
i'd read the KTM folks comments in the past saying "once you ride it you'll get it" or words to that effect. its almost like the harley comment of "if you have to ask you wouldnt understand" and i gave it the same level of credence. Until i got one.
There is no such thing as a bad line anymore. Want to get to the top of that loose rock covered steep hill with 2 foot deep ruts criss crossing it? Point it and go.
To date ive had about a dozen "oh crap" moments on it, based on past riding experiences i thought i was going down. the KTM surprised me each time by just getting through it unconcerned.
Lastly, you'll never smile so hard while riding, its just flat out fun. I dont know that it makes you a better rider, other bikes will get you to the same places, but there is a big difference making it through 5 miles of **** and saying "never again" and going through the same 5 miles on the KTM and wanting to turn around to go through it again.
if you are on the fence, get off it, you'll be glad you did.
today at hidden falls:
For starters, like most folks, before i purchased a KTM i thought they were expensive, maintenance intensive, not particularly reliable, and at a level of ability that i would never be able to utilize.
Let me just say, other than the fact that they are expensive if you buy new, the rest turned out to be a load of crap!
i'd read the KTM folks comments in the past saying "once you ride it you'll get it" or words to that effect. its almost like the harley comment of "if you have to ask you wouldnt understand" and i gave it the same level of credence. Until i got one.
There is no such thing as a bad line anymore. Want to get to the top of that loose rock covered steep hill with 2 foot deep ruts criss crossing it? Point it and go.
To date ive had about a dozen "oh crap" moments on it, based on past riding experiences i thought i was going down. the KTM surprised me each time by just getting through it unconcerned.
Lastly, you'll never smile so hard while riding, its just flat out fun. I dont know that it makes you a better rider, other bikes will get you to the same places, but there is a big difference making it through 5 miles of **** and saying "never again" and going through the same 5 miles on the KTM and wanting to turn around to go through it again.
if you are on the fence, get off it, you'll be glad you did.
today at hidden falls: