Start using that quickshifter, it really is a first class piece of kit.
2021 1290S
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Start using that quickshifter, it really is a first class piece of kit.
Good to hear you got a deal.
Out of curiosity, what have you been offered for the old bike? I’ve a 2018 (reg.Jan 2019) with 13k miles. Full electric pack, rider & pillion heated seats…..
May be me but your chain looks a bit slack , nice seat tho suits the bike well.
Just for info - chain tension is within tolerance I.E.
That said I did then tighten it by half a turn of the adjusting screws just to get it absolutely spot on
Any tighter than that and it would be too tight
That's a flipping' neat idea.
Yes - it makes checking the chain tension really simple - nice touch from KTM.
Yes, it's a lovely simple and effective check. Just adjusted mine for the first time since it was new, 3700mls. I can live with that. I really thought it was going to be a bit of a pain looking after a chain again. I've got to say , it's much easier than it used to be .
Loving it , they have a gauge to check, but the KTM way is very clever.
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Just an update on my 1290 SAS which I have had since last June. Now on 8k miles and it just keeps getting better and better.
Just back from a spin around Scotland with a night on Mull too. Here's mine with Arrow pipe and Enduristan panniers
Just back from a spin around Scotland with a night on Mull too. Here's mine with Arrow pipe and Enduristan panniers
Sold my previous gen SAS, 2020 and 28,500 miles. Loved that bike and the engine was very smooth.
I've only done 400 miles on new bike so far (only had a couple of days )I am finding the engine much more buzzy/high frequency vibes through the tank, especially around 4500-5000 revs.....is this normal, does it disappear after first service. I believe they use mineral oil and change to fully synth at first service..... perhaps that helps/cures ?
Apart from that the bikes steering/handling is much improved.
Any comments on your experience appreciated
After writing this post under the general Forum heading I've found this section
Also after writing this post I've been out in the garage having a play with the settings.......What a disaster ! the computer had a total melt down. I couldn't access anything on the screen, C1 & C2 didn't work, indicators and main beam flash didn't work, screen just locked in Rally mode. Turned off, waited a few minutes, turned back on, the same. Tried several times. I got every error message displayed as well. After leaving for at least 10 minutes it decided to work again, but with all previous setting & C1 & C2 unkept. I didn't rush the computer and let it fully load before hitting start as I know from my previous bike that this would bring up a General Failure Red warning.
Any clues as to what happened.... ??
I've only done 400 miles on new bike so far (only had a couple of days )I am finding the engine much more buzzy/high frequency vibes through the tank, especially around 4500-5000 revs.....is this normal, does it disappear after first service. I believe they use mineral oil and change to fully synth at first service..... perhaps that helps/cures ?
Apart from that the bikes steering/handling is much improved.
Any comments on your experience appreciated
After writing this post under the general Forum heading I've found this section
Also after writing this post I've been out in the garage having a play with the settings.......What a disaster ! the computer had a total melt down. I couldn't access anything on the screen, C1 & C2 didn't work, indicators and main beam flash didn't work, screen just locked in Rally mode. Turned off, waited a few minutes, turned back on, the same. Tried several times. I got every error message displayed as well. After leaving for at least 10 minutes it decided to work again, but with all previous setting & C1 & C2 unkept. I didn't rush the computer and let it fully load before hitting start as I know from my previous bike that this would bring up a General Failure Red warning.
Any clues as to what happened.... ??
Sold my previous gen SAS, 2020 and 28,500 miles. Loved that bike and the engine was very smooth.
I've only done 400 miles on new bike so far (only had a couple of days )I am finding the engine much more buzzy/high frequency vibes through the tank, especially around 4500-5000 revs.....is this normal, does it disappear after first service. I believe they use mineral oil and change to fully synth at first service..... perhaps that helps/cures ?
Apart from that the bikes steering/handling is much improved.
Any comments on your experience appreciated
After writing this post under the general Forum heading I've found this section
Also after writing this post I've been out in the garage having a play with the settings.......What a disaster ! the computer had a total melt down. I couldn't access anything on the screen, C1 & C2 didn't work, indicators and main beam flash didn't work, screen just locked in Rally mode. Turned off, waited a few minutes, turned back on, the same. Tried several times. I got every error message displayed as well. After leaving for at least 10 minutes it decided to work again, but with all previous setting & C1 & C2 unkept. I didn't rush the computer and let it fully load before hitting start as I know from my previous bike that this would bring up a General Failure Red warning.
Any clues as to what happened.... ??
The 17 1290 I had was an immediate swap out after a morning on the new one when it came out. No-brainer.
I haven't noticed the vibes you're talking of. Maybe wait for first service. I then went to Hilltop and got the usual done. But please note that I got Geoff to change his throttle adjustment (he makes it X% faster acting from the get-go) because it messes with the quick shifter and blipper otherwise. The fuelling still gets changed, but the throttle is pretty much like stock. As usual with his magic you can suddenly pull very strongly without changing down a gear, and this is a long winded way of saying this might be why I don't get the vibes you're experiencing.
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