1290 SA "S" as a year round bike

Enjoy :beerjug:

Went out on my now iconic 1190 yesterday and really enjoyed it even with the roads being a bit slimy. Spooned a new Avon rear tyre onto it last night which gave me another excuse to go out today to scrub it in :D

Fixed.........

Nice day to be out :thumb2

Andres
 
pick it up Saturday

now - is it worth getting Hilltopped? I sure as hell don't want more power but if it makes it as tractable down low as my GS was.........

and a can maybe. is the cat in the can or the headers?
 
Hilltop is worth it for lower down tractability ;)

Cat is in the headers not the end can - mine is still in place but fitted an Arrow end can.
 
pick it up Saturday

now - is it worth getting Hilltopped? I sure as hell don't want more power but if it makes it as tractable down low as my GS was.........

and a can maybe. is the cat in the can or the headers?

Yes! Mine has a full system, and has been Hilltopped. The bike is very good as standard, but it’s only once you get the Hilltop done, you realise what the potential is.
 
pick it up Saturday

now - is it worth getting Hilltopped? I sure as hell don't want more power but if it makes it as tractable down low as my GS was.........

and a can maybe. is the cat in the can or the headers?

The cat is in the bulb just below the rear brake cylinder. The pic below is from my old 1190, but it's exactly the same on the 1290.









My 1290 has been done as well, probably the biggest improvement it's made if I'm honest is MPG. A noticeable difference. whilst Ive never done the detailed mpg maths, I regularly run a route when training, always start with a full tank and used to finish nearly empty. After de-catting Im finishing the same route with a little under a 1/3 of a tank left. For about £130 from a good specialist exhaust place it's well worth it.

(I used these guys ... )

https://www.longlife.co.uk/Longlife-Ashford
 
Okay - so another trip to Geoff then

How's the Arrow can? Lots cheaper than an Akra!

Arrow end can has been fine - much prefer the looks to the bulky Akra. I also picked it up second hand for £100 which was a real bargain ;)

 


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