How to get the most out of the WP XPLOR suspension on your KTM 890 Adventure R or Norden 901 Expedition.
0:00 Preloading Terms (See what I did there)
1:25 Key Differences
3:05 Manufacturer Recommended Settings
6:10 My Custom Settings
WP XPLOR Suspension Cheat Sheet:
PDF: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Udz7RxIBs7b15uwd-OH42AhkBvCj8LmC/view?usp=sharing
Google Sheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1IpPxXjkOyiy5yviQkWfE1tk8YUWBeZaNeLM3j9shyso/edit?usp=sharing
For Reference, my custom settings are as follows:
Unloaded: FC-12, FR-12, FP-0, RHC-1.2, RLC-11, RR-9, RP-5
Loaded: FC-12, FR-12, FP-0, RHC-0.7, RLC-7, RR-5, RP-10
If you want to go a little deeper on how suspension works:
@RevZilla Ari Henning Suspension 101
https://youtu.be/uz_p-iu9C_s?si=41n3nL0vyyp3TbAo
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Husqvarna Norden 901 Expedition Weight Recommendations:
Bike: 472 lbs dry
Max: 992 lbs
** Total Payload Capacity: 520 lbs
Fuel: 30 lbs (5gal)
Assumed Rider Weight: 167-185 lbs
*** Motorcycle Luggage ***
Giant Loop Saddle Bags and Hardware
Mototrekk Panniers: https://www.giantloopmoto.com/product/mototrekk-panniers/
Quick Release Pannier Mounts: https://www.giantloopmoto.com/product/gl-pannier-mounts-motorcycle-soft-luggage/
Tillamook Dry Bag: https://www.giantloopmoto.com/product/tillamook-dry-bag/
Osah 25L Dry Pack: https://a.co/d/dw01mQ3
*** Camping Equipment ***
Tent: https://www.backcountry.com/klymit-crosscanyon-tent-2-person-3-season
Sleeping bag: https://a.co/d/19hVNXq
Sleep pad: https://www.backcountry.com/b/klymit-insulated-static-v-luxe-sleeping-pad
Nemo Fillo Elite Luxury Pillow: https://motocampnerd.com/products/nemo-fillo-elite-luxury-backpacking-pillow?pr_prod_strat=copurchase&pr_rec_id=6772f867c&pr_rec_pid=6898063605921&pr_ref_pid=8055661068527&pr_seq=uniform
BRS Stove: https://motocampnerd.com/products/ust-trekker-stove
Cook pot: https://www.rei.com/product/139459/toaks-titanium-750ml-pot
Coffee Aeropress: https://a.co/d/j015gSL
Aeropress reusable filter: https://a.co/d/1Q2GUBq
Aeropress Control Cap: https://motocampnerd.com/products/aeropress-flow-control-filter-cap?_pos=2&_sid=44a47a5d2&_ss=r
Fire kit: https://bigfoot-bushcraft.com/collections/weatherproof-fire-essentials
Camp chair: https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/parts/tusk-compact-camp-chair-p
*** Husqvarna Norden 901 Mods: ***
Quad Lock RAM Ball Kit https://www.quadlockcase.com/collections/shop-motorcycle/products/1-ball-mount-motorcycle-kit-iphone
Givi Tank Bag: https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/givi-ea131-expandable-26l-tanklock-tank-bag?sku_id=10074804
Givi Tank Ring: https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/givi-zt480-f-2-r-tanklock-bag-ring?sku_id=1810948
Givi Tank Ring Adapter: https://twistedthrottle.com/shop/luggage/tank-bags-accessories/tank-bag-rings-mounts/givi-tanklock-tank-ring-for-ktm-390-adv-20/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwnMWkBhDLARIsAHBOftpVXB4cgONTWJrYT1MMHH0J-ra2Y9NIMiCbYj9xduNciTvyiZYhAVEaAhtUEALw_wcB
Apache Top Case: https://www.harborfreight.com/3800-weatherproof-protective-case-large-black-63927.html
Doubletake Mirrors: https://a.co/d/3If7GdH
Giant Loop Mototrekk Panniers: https://www.giantloopmoto.com/product/mototrekk-panniers/
Giant Loop Quick Release Pannier Mounts: https://www.giantloopmoto.com/product/gl-pannier-mounts-motorcycle-soft-luggage/
Garmin Zumo XT: https://motocampnerd.com/products/garmin-zumo-xt2?_pos=1&_sid=315714a31&_ss=r
Vanasche Bar Riser: https://vanaschemotorsports.com/products/1-bar-riser-901?variant=39854922465349
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