Mods, Farkles & Toys I've Fitted To my Husky 701.
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- Опубликовано: 28 июл 2024
- A detailed video explaining all the modifications, accessories and other stuff I've done to and added to the 701 since I bought her. I've also added all the costings as a guide.
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Nice, mods, i bought my 22 reg with all the mods on already+outback rack system. ive fitted the rade tank/filter as well. Ive Just changed out all the plastics and guards for secondhand/acerbis/polisport ones though. Cost less than £200 for everything. Dropping and scraping it regularly on the 'tets' around my area i can breath with the knowledge that i have the original oem plastics safely in my garage.
Yeah it’s worthwhile changing your plastics if possible to protect the originals. The riding I do is steady away, not too challenging so thankfully I haven’t damaged the bike yet. I did damage my first 701…but that’s a different story! 😂
Recently bought a 2021 701E with 12k miles on it for a good price. The rear side panels were a bit dirty and scratched up from carrying soft bags on the bike, so I ordered both rear side panels and the white rear fender panel. When I got the new ones I checked that they fit right, then put them back in the plastic bags and boxes they arrived in for safekeeping. I drilled the holes in the old side panels and rear fender to mount a set of Outback Motorsports pannier racks, and then mounted a set of small hard cases from Harbor Freight (Apache 3800) on those racks. Those and a tank bag is perfect for day rides. For extended trips I’ll get another set of larger cases and have a waterproof dry-bag to strap across the top. Can’t see the scratched panels at all with the bags on! 😂
@@1wheeldrive751 Twelve thousand miles on a 21 plate is nothing, it obviously hasn’t been abused. Mines done 9000 and a bit on a 22 plate and I think it runs and sounds better than it did when it was new. You’ll love the bike, is it lowered or the full height? I had the suspension lowered on mine before I took delivery as it was just a bit too tall for me to feel confident on it. I use the Mosko Moto bags on mine, they have some decent cushioning on the reverse side so the panels don’t get damaged but if they ever did I would do what you have done and buy some replacements, I’ve never priced them up but I suspect they won’t be too expensive?
Congratulations on getting the bike, I’m sure you’ll really joy it. 👍
@@701Adventures - no, not lowered. I’m a big guy (6’2” - 220 lbs) so I can use the full height. I checked my dynamic sag and I’m just on the high side of spec. Won’t even need to respring. But I feel the HS compression damping on the shock is too much for dual sporting. Might have to get the shock worked on.
The new panels from KTM were surprisingly affordable. About $45 US each. Most other manufacturers it would be twice that
Finally someone does a proper review with numbers !!
Yes indeed, It's always helpful if you know how much these parts are likely to cost you. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment. 👍
Tougher than me , no heated grips.
A must have on any bike I reckon
I have heated gloves and a heated jacket. 👍
Great video! I have a 2021 and it’s amazing
Absolutely, it's a great bike. 👍
Nice Bike
Thank you. 👍
Have done many of the same or similar mods to my 701 down to the AXP skid plate and crash bars. The lower temp 80/85C temp KTM radiator fan switch is on my workbench. Already installed a Rottweiler fuel dongle and O2 sensor eliminator and a Twin Air foam filter kit. A Power Commander 5 from Rottweiler with their map loaded on it is currently in transit.
Not sure about the bikes over there, but the US models are set up very lean and richening the part throttle fueling helps them run cooler and stronger. The madness continues, these bikes are rewarding to mod and personalize!
Craig I think you’ve hit the nail on the head as we say over here. In other words you are spot on. There are so many mods you can do to the bike it’s almost never ending. I’m having the TuBliss system fitted today during the bikes service so that’s this months mod, now what can I do next month? 😂
@@701Adventures Be sure to update us on the TuBliss. I have no concerns about the front wheel, but I compared my 701's rear rim to my 300 XC's and the 701's is a little wider. I wonder if that might present an issue for the TuBliss on the rear.
@@Duken4evr29 Watch this space, I'll be doing a brief video update on the TuBliss, it didn't go to plan. 🙄
Beautiful motorcycle
Many thanks 🙏
Very interesting and also a bit of a wake up call as it highlights the outlay that we all experience when 'personalising' our respective bikes, (at least you fuel economy will hjave improved now resulting from a somewhat lighter wallet) lol
As you know I also downsized from a 1250 GS to my current Versys 650 as the BIG GS was proving to be too much of a handful for this old boy ..lol
Thanks for sharing your views and update
We all know these ‘toys’ ain’t cheap but they’re certainly great fun. 👍
Very nice build...get the tower next... oh no wait, do air intake and power commander next, then tower ;D
I’ll do the tower if you pay half. 😂
On a serious note, I’m going to do the air intake upgrade, but I’m not so sure about the power commander. 👍
Very nice 👌 I'll be selling my T7 after Christmas and looking at either the 701 or 690. They must be good as this will be my 4th 690.... every time I sell it for something that I think is going to be better, I've regretted it. Hopefully this time I'll bloody keep hold of the next one.
Simon, I hear many good things about the T7, I've never owned one but I've had a couple of 701's and I love them. There is a new 701 for 2023 but I suspect they will be in short supply. When I got mine in April, the dealer said they'd only been allocated two!
@@701Adventures the T7 is a nice bike, but it's still to heavy in my opinion. I'm so far led to believe that for the 690 it's basically a new colour scheme and the 701 has not received any changes again for 23. This was from a salesperson at Fowler's today, as I was asking for the availability of the 23 model 690.
Thanks! Very nice looking bike!
Ive got the 2021 KTM orange version, only just got it so various parts are filtering in.
Seat Concepts seat just on general purposes @ 440.00 frikken US dollars..............hope it fits.
Lowering these bikes is VERY popular, Ive got the lowering link, waiting for a shorter super moto kickstand to show up.
Im 6 foot tall but still, when bike is loaded it would be very tricky getting on and off.
Its funny, I can reach the ground on 690 OK, on my 890R I can get off and on easy, but only one foot can touch down.
Not good off road at U turn time in a tight area. Riding is fine its just the non moving moments.
Vanasche is nice but holy jeeze are they proud of their bits. I had a Mosko Moto Nomex tank bag, pricey! Sold it directly, too complicated, too many moving pieces, too easy to lose stuff in. 7 layers to dig thru................I found myself avoiding even touching it out on rides. It looked cool. The Pico is rather cute!
Cool bikes, Ive hardly ridden mine yet. Weather has been very wet here in nor cal.
Thanks for watching and leaving a comment. I've stuck with the standard seat, it's not too bad when you get used to it. If I hadn't have lowered this bike I'd never be able to ride it, it's a very tall bike indeed! The Vanasche parts are pricy but they seem really good quality, I think they're based in California aren't they? The Pico tank bag is big enough for basic stuff, wallet, keys, phone etc. I use the Mosko Moto Reckless 80 system if I'm going on a trip but usually just stick with the Pico. Hopefully the weather will improve for you soon and you can put some miles on your 690 👍
The bike looks fantastic ordered mine will come in January and then the mods and $ will start
Not long to wait then, are you getting the SuperMoto or the enduro?
@@701Adventures getting the enduro same as yours I already have the wings exhaust same baseplate and fuel cap as you, I might be 59 years old but I still get excited buying mods
@@jackchristodoulou197 Well I’m 58 so it seems it’s an ideal bike for us elderly folk! 😂
fuckin classy!..love it!..love from the USA!
Glad you like what I've done. 😊 👍
Good video especially since I'm approaching 60 and I'm trading in my KTM 1290 SAR on a 701 for the same reason you're not on a GS any longer. Nice to hear someone else's opinion that matches my own. Thanks.
I’m sure you won’t be disappointed with your decision. You and I are obviously the same age, it comes to us all eventually. 😂Eight months since I filmed this video and I still love the bike just as much, in my opinion it offers so much more than the GS/GSA and the build quality is great. I hope you enjoy the 701 when it arrives and of course thanks for watching the video and taking the time to leave a comment, much appreciated. 👍
Ive been a dirt rider all my life, Ive got an 890R and near 500 lbs is near 500 lbs off road no matter how you slice it.
Too heavy, too hard to get turned around in tight places. Total bummer to tip it over, I did that once.
So I got the 21 690R. Still setting it up. Im 66 but feel like 26, more or less.
I’m the same I had the Ducati 939 hypermotard it was just getting to heavy so I bought a 2023 ktm 690 smc r much better and way more funny
Hello, love the upgrades and thank you for detailing and putting it on RUclips. Can you provide a link for the GPS mount please when time permits? I bought my 2023 701E in the states last month and am getting upgrades together. On a side note, I sure wish we could get the instrument cluster and standard LED indicators here that you all get over there. The instrument cluster is most likely not plug and play but that would be an interesting prospect. Anyway, great looking bike and look forward to seeing more of your 701. Thank You!
Hi and many thanks for your comments. Here’s the link for the GPS mount, it’s a company called Wrenchride, wrenchride.co.uk/shop/ols/products/handle-bar-gps-mount-husqvarna-or-ktm
I didn’t know the US version of the 701 differed from ours in the U.K.
I’m having the TuBliss system fitted to the bike in a few days, I’ve never used that before but it sounds well worth the investment. Thanks again, enjoy your 701. 👍
Nice one mate 👍 I ordered my bling pieces from a place In China ,,NICE CNC ,, marcsport ,yes it's China but all the parts are CNC made and for the moñey there excellent , yer they've not got the vanasche name but I've had no problems with the parts so far . 👍
I’ve never had an issue with buying bling from China, some folk get a bit upset about it saying we should support the ordinal manufacturers etc but if I can get something cheap I’ll buy it. 😂
@@701Adventures not as cheep and well made as marcsports stuff at NICECNC check it out honest Im running the same items as you are and not one fault yet ,aircraft alloy asw ell can't go wrong ,instead of paying for the name 👍👍👍
@@cliff1551 Are you running the nicecnc extended shift lever, similar to the hammerhead?
Spot on walkround video that mate. Really useful info for me as I've just picked up a stock 22 model and I'm looking to do many of the mods you highlighted. You didnt mention the tidy up of the number plate holder. Any details of whats been done there as it looks loads better than standard?
Carl you’ll be pleased to know that the rear hanger for the number plate is in two sections. Simply unscrew the lower section on which the numberplate and mandatory reflector are situated and then re-affix the number plate to the upper section of the tail piece. Then just add a stick on reflector to the number plate from Halfords or similar as I’ve done and you’re all set and road legal. 👍
@@701Adventures Thats good to know thank you.
Nice :)
Thank you 👍
Your had guards look great. I ordered a set from the dealer yesterday. What all trimming is required for the end of the bars. Thanks
To fit them you just need to cut the end of the hand grips off but if it’s done carefully you can’t tell when the hand guards are on. 👍
Rear sprocket chain guard what covers the bolts as well as chain
Same company, Bullet Proof Products?
Really helpful review. Did you buy it from Craigs? I'm in West Yorkshire and looking to purchase one. With the Garmin in situ can you still see the minimal dash? Cheers
Hi, yes I bought it from Craig’s in Dewsbury. Excellent customer service in my opinion so much so that I bought a FE350 from them as well recently.
The Zumo XT doesn’t conflict with the dash, you can still see everything. 👍
@@701Adventures thanks for the quick reply. Craigs in Dewsbury is my nearest dealer. Cheers
Did you import the vanashe stuff to the uk or is there any uk supplier you can link? Thank you! Great informative video 😊
Unfortunately I had to purchase directly from the US but it wasn't that expensive and the quality of the parts made the cost worthwhile 👍
@@701Adventures ok thank you for letting me know!
Try as I may, cannot find an Garmin XT at that low price... any info on that ?
It is possible to purchase direct from Garmin at that price if you work or have previously worked for the Armed Forces or the emergency services etc. If you’ve never worked for these organisations maybe you know someone who has?
@@701Adventures Ah.. I see, I will check that out, thanks .
Hi
No power mods
Is it standard air filter and ecu
Yes it still has its standard air filter and ecu, I may change the air filter though in the coming months. 👍
Hi. Can I ask - did you get your Vanasche kit from a UK retailer (which one?) - or did you have to get them from the US? Thank you 👍🏼
Hi, I bought everything direct from US. I dont think there is a U.K. distributor. However the process was very quick and painless. I even rang them shortly after placing the order to change the colour of one of the components, I spoke to the owner who I believe was called Andrew and even changing the order was no problem. I cannot recommend them highly enough. 👍
Thanks for getting back so quickly. OK - just going to have to suck up the import duties and courier fees!! 😉@@701Adventures
@@stevia13 Yes that's the downside but you'll soon forget the fees when you see the stunning parts. Which bits are you ordering?
Did you change bike in June mate ,
No I had 2 701's, I sold the oldest one in August and now I'm just left with the 22 plate one.
Hi, did you keep the exhaust cat and did you use a fuel dongle? Yours seems to run fine at small throttle openings and high gears but doesn’t hesitate like mine (a 7 months old, 2,200 miler). Thanks, Ian
Ian thanks for your comment. I removed the cat as I wanted the physical temperature of the exhaust to be minimised for when I use soft luggage. In hindsight, whether with or without the cat the temperature feels similar however I never got round to replacing the cat and can’t really see the point now. As for a fuel dongle, no I don’t have one fitted. This bike is a 22 plate which I’ve owned from new and it now has approximately 9500 miles on it. What I have definitely noticed is that as the mileage increases, the bike seems to be loosening up and running better. Hope that helps. 👍
@@701Adventures Many thanks and very helpful. Yours is a Euro 5 like mine but seems to run smoother from your videos. Mine is standard so with cat. Removing it would potentially affect the warranty I’d guess. If I’m in a high gear under load it’ll pull below 30 mph in top. The issue is throttle position I think. It’ll be back for a check up but the only issue other than the screen which I’ll take your lead on. Cheers, Ian
@@ianross225 Do you have an Akroprovic can on your bike? If you remove the cat, who will know, dealers aren't really bothered one way or another, they expect owners to do popular mods etc like this. I've got the side stand switch eliminator on mine which in its absence is a safety feature to kill the engine if the stand drops. On my previous 701 I checked with the dealer at MOT time that this wouldn't be a problem and it wasn't. 👍
@@701AdventuresHi. No, I kept the standard can and hence cat. Apart from warranty I didn’t want to worsen the low speed running which some have experienced with the cat removed. I’ll certainly do the side stand switch mod. Ridiculous that it’s never been addressed by KTM/Husqvarna. I tried a fuel dongle which gave limited improvement but worsened my fuel economy. My last run got almost 70 mpg riding much as you do.
After seeing this bike on your channel. I’m currently reviewing this bike and the ktm 690. Basically both the same bike. But just looking for slight differences ????
Hi yes it’s basically the same bike. I think the suspension linkage is different on the 701 to the 690 from what I’ve been told. I’m not sure what other differences there are. Best go to a dealer and have a good look at the two different models and ask lots of questions. There’s also the Gas Gas ES700 which again is fundamentally the same bike but a bit cheaper. You can genuinely do anything and go anywhere on this bike. 👍
@@701Adventures yes. So far the suspension is the only thing I’ve found to be different. I’ve not checked out the gas gas.. I may do so later..
But watching your videos and a couple of others including from Australia’s.s the husky is winning…
@@greengoblindave The Husky is the better bike, then the KTM and last but not least the Gas Gas. 👍
Good afternoon! In which company did you buy the accessories?
I bought most of the accessories from a company in the US called Vanasche. The parts were not cheap but the quality of the parts is great and I’d rather spend more and buy a quality product than pay less and get something which won’t last long. 👍
@@701Adventures Thank you very much! I agree good quality is important.
@@ivarsvalainis4956 It certainly is 👍
so.... how many quid was the hot chocolate...? 😊
Good question, I should have included that! 😂
Good afternoon I am sorry to bother you but I bought Miskolc Moro nomad for my 701 how did you fit yours please
Hi, I'm not sure I understand you question, what is a Miskolc Moro?
Mosko moto
@@gutotomos1553 Ah right. Mine is the Mosko Moto Pico, 1ltr capacity so just large enough for phone, wallet, keys etc. I was initially interested in the MM Hood however Mosko Moto informed me that the Hood was probably too large for a 701, the Nomax looks even bigger than the Hood. As for fitting it, I simply looped the front strap around the bikes headstock and trimmed off any excess strapping. The two tie down points, left and right of the bike then clip into the receiving brackets which are wrapped around the frame. I’ll happily send you some photos if you email me at stephenyoung52@virginmedia.com 👍
You not talking mate 👍
Cliff, apologies I’ve been down at the NEC most of the day for Motorcycle Live, I’ve been doing some editing. 👍
shiiit this thing is pricy, apart from its base cost. How much it took you to repair after some falls (if any). Wonder how expensive those fender plastics and levers to repair. Probably the first things that break on falling off the bike.
Ha, yes if you want to add loads of extras the cost can shoot up but you have to remember all the extras I've added are personal bits I've chosen to add. The bear essentials I would say you need are adventure pegs, hand protectors and a decent bash plate.
Thankfully although I've dropped it on the trails it's always been at a slow speed so no damage caused. Also I believe the plastics are very cheap because they are just coloured plastic, not painted but sometimes a few battle scars on an Enduro bike can look cool. 😂
@@701Adventures yeah but your windshield was also a piece of plastic but not for free. Still thinking if it's a money for nothing or something worth that pain.
*didn't mean to be mean by saying "nothing" but I have an impression that 70% of capabilities of this bike is not used by the average buyer.
@@Anton-dl7me I'm sure I don't use the bike to anything like it's full potential but neither I suspect do those individuals who spend nearly £100k on a Landrover Defender and use it for the school run and the weekly trip to Tescos.
I've done a bit of off roading on the 701, plus done tours on it etc. The lightness of the bike is appealing to me with my dodgy back as I was finding my heavy GSA too difficult to manoeuvre occasionally 👍
@@Anton-dl7me Personally I love the bike. 👍
Front disc guard made by a company called bullet proof products
I'll have a look. 👍
For once I think your comment about the first service charge was unmotivated - they replace two oil filters and O-rings plus two oil screens and change the oil. If you were serious about servicing the bike you would have done an initial service yourself after 300 miles - the amount of particles and crud accumulated on the oil filters and screens after only 300 miles is horrendous. By 600 miles the amount of crap circulating through the engine is definitely not conducive to long life. Save money on the bling and do your own servicing🕊️
I do not want to do my own servicing on a new bike for the simple reason it will not accumulate any service history.
I changed oil on my 690R at home, there was zero crud on the magnetic drain plug, or in the screens or filters.
None at all. Which almost surprised me, there is usually some little bits from break in running.
If there is crud, thats what the filters and screens are for, the bits dont keep circulating.
Ive heard of guys having 30,000 miles on this new model 690 engine and still no adjustment needed on valves.