Anyone low side a super duke?

[drdonsktm]

I'm wondering if anyone has low sided their KTM 1290 super duke? The radiator looks VERY vulnerable in such a simple and usually not dangerous crash. Sliders seem ineffectual in a low side for that bike.

 

[DucatiHoney]

Moved out of Crash Analysis--that's where we analyze a crash for the purpose of preventing future offs. I put this in General, but perhaps you'd like it in Garage. Am happy to bump it on over...

 

[jumph4x]

Yes. And been there.

Send it to Myler's and ask for reinforcements: https://mylers-radiators.myshopify.com/

 

[fubar929]

I'm wondering if anyone has low sided their KTM 1290 super duke? The radiator looks VERY vulnerable in such a simple and usually not dangerous crash. Sliders seem ineffectual in a low side for that bike.

SW-Motech's crash bars for the 1290 look like they might stick out far enough to keep the radiator off the ground...

http://www.twistedthrottle.com/sw-m...guards-ktm-1190-adventure-1190-adventure-r-13

 

[drdonsktm]

SW-Motech's crash bars for the 1290 look like they might stick out far enough to keep the radiator off the ground...

http://www.twistedthrottle.com/sw-m...guards-ktm-1190-adventure-1190-adventure-r-13[/QUOTE

thanks for the link

 

[jumph4x]

SW-Motech's crash bars for the 1290 look like they might stick out far enough to keep the radiator off the ground...

http://www.twistedthrottle.com/sw-m...guards-ktm-1190-adventure-1190-adventure-r-13

They do. Click the link in my signature for photos.

 

[drdonsktm]

They do. Click the link in my signature for photos.

I like the suspension mods. How did you increase the travel front and back?
Why the stock can on what appears to be a catless ti system?

 

[fubar929]

I like the suspension mods. How did you increase the travel front and back?

You realize there's an entire parts list on the website, right? You might also want to look at the BARF build thread:

http://bayarearidersforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=497582

 

[drdonsktm]

You realize there's an entire parts list on the website, right? You might also want to look at the BARF build thread:

http://bayarearidersforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=497582

Love that build. My favorite bike of some 35 was my 950SM. I’d wondered if the suspension parts from the SM could be used to increase ride height positioning (and plushness for awful Cali paved back roads). Now I know. Kind of wonder why a SM rear shock wasn’t used.

 

[fubar929]

Kind of wonder why a SM rear shock wasn’t used.

Sounds like most of the parts were purchased from eBay, so it's probably down to parts availability...

 

[jumph4x]

Love that build. My favorite bike of some 35 was my 950SM. I’d wondered if the suspension parts from the SM could be used to increase ride height positioning (and plushness for awful Cali paved back roads). Now I know. Kind of wonder why a SM rear shock wasn’t used.

Because 2nd gen and 3rd gen LC8 rear suspension geometry is different.

 

[jpoppa]

Yeah that build is the awesome love it,thinking about cartridges down the road for mine the front end on it stock just well is not the best. The shock I can live with but the front end needs some refinement it feels like it ricochetes off of bumps and irregularities let alone the stock Dunlop’s which the front loves to wander in rain grooves and will follow pavement irregularities as well. I am used to it but I need tires and cartridges for sure.

 

[moto-rama]

Low side a 1290 Duke?

I'd be surprised if I could get a leg over the seat!:rofl

 

[mitiasbikes]

Not yet, knock on wood and spit over my left shoulder but interested in hearing about protection options.