Tell me about your 1290 .... (Farkles and mods ..)

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It's always handy to see what peeps have done, maybe where they've got stuff from etc etc.

I'll kick off ..... (I-phone pics i'm afraid .... :D). A lot of this stuff has come from the 1190R and has fitted straight over ...



A couple of Christmases ago my kids bought me anodised tops for fluid reservoirs for the 1190. They still fit ....

<a href="https://gileslamb.smugmug.com/1290/i-GLM5V6c/A"><img src="https://photos.smugmug.com/1290/i-GLM5V6c/0/e94a006a/XL/IMG_1560-XL.jpg" alt=""></a>


Hammerhead are a US company that make levers to the size of your feet. Probably a bit over the top but I was struggling to find an aftermarket gear lever for the 1190. I found that as the stock lever sat on the splines it was either a few mm too high or if I lowered it, a few mm too low. I gambled on this and it's pretty much perfect.

http://www.hdmoto.com/shift_levers_s/54.htm

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'Quad lock' are a good make of smart phone mounting systems. Useful for tom tom satnav's on yer phone or music or whatever ...

https://www.quadlockcase.co.uk/products/bike-mount

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3m helicopter tape from Amazon on the trellis frame where my bots rub.

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SW Motech tank bag with Filler cap ring thing. very secure and ideal for day to day stuff like sunglasses, wallets etc ..

http://shop.sw-motech.com/cgi-bin/c...2674507.1256046661.1276693688&typid=254272218

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The Tutoro chain lube kit I had on the 1190 has fitted on here seamlessly ...

https://www.tutorochainoiler.com/co...automatic-motorcycle-chain-oiler-standard-kit

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I've taken the charcoal brick thing out of it's holder, binned the holder, and put the brick thing back. It's just created enough room now for a stop 'n go plugger kit ... (with it's holder thing, no chance .. )

<a href="https://gileslamb.smugmug.com/1290/i-HkPVjZx/A"><img src="https://photos.smugmug.com/1290/i-HkPVjZx/0/2816c870/L/IMG_1555-L.jpg" alt=""></a>



Tweaked the rear brake lever in terms of height ...

<a href="https://gileslamb.smugmug.com/1290/i-SLKPPq3/A"><img src="https://photos.smugmug.com/1290/i-SLKPPq3/0/f05bf2c3/L/IMG_1551-L.jpg" alt=""></a>

And finally (for the moment - rad grill protectors etc etc to come ...) have fitted kreiga luggage straps to the rear frame.

https://kriega.com/accessories/os-rack-loops

These are actually really good. Very strong (the rear fairing is equally strong and I have no qualms about their suitability) and ideal for a day bag with whatever you want. I keep a baby compressor in there to go hand in hand with the stop 'n go kit ..

It does involve drilling the frame, but once on, they'll never come off.

<a href="https://gileslamb.smugmug.com/1290/i-2vTsGrd/A"><img src="https://photos.smugmug.com/1290/i-2vTsGrd/0/fcdc81d3/L/IMG_1545-L.jpg" alt=""></a>

The little button has a thread that self taps into your 6mm home from underneath ..

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<a href="https://gileslamb.smugmug.com/1290/i-2bJxb4C/A"><img src="https://photos.smugmug.com/1290/i-2bJxb4C/0/d287bb4a/M/IMG_1539-M.jpg" alt=""></a>

and then the top screws down sandwiching the fairing in the middle...

<a href="https://gileslamb.smugmug.com/1290/i-nVz7RgB/A"><img src="https://photos.smugmug.com/1290/i-nVz7RgB/0/e3562e82/L/IMG_1546-L.jpg" alt=""></a>

<a href="https://gileslamb.smugmug.com/1290/i-BMQDdPH/A"><img src="https://photos.smugmug.com/1290/i-BMQDdPH/0/e7df3526/L/IMG_1549-L.jpg" alt=""></a>


More to come with possible de-cats and rad protectors ...

:thumb2
 
Oh .... and the Wings exhaust slipped straight on in about three minutes ... !
 
I've not seen a huge amount of aftermarket stuff for the 1290, so haven't gone too mad, yet.

Mods so far are:

KTM extended rear rack (keeps soft luggage off the rear seat)
KTM tankbag
AltRider side stand foot
Garmin 660 powered mount, so I can use the Nav 6 on this bike

I've ordered some orange anodised bits, which I'll fit this week, but top of my list of things to change is the screen, as I'm getting quite a bit of buffeting over 80mph, in most positions. The dealer reckoned that the R screen is only about £40, so I'm going to order one to try.

The other bit of 'luggage' that I wouldn't be without is a handlebar bag. I've had one on my GS's for years, and you can fit a surprising amount in. As my Wunderlich one from the GS doesn't fit, I had to buy a Touratech one, which is shite quality in comparison, but good enough for what I need.
 
Giles said:
It's always handy to see what peeps have done, maybe where they've got stuff from etc etc.

I'll kick off ..... (I-phone pics i'm afraid .... :D). A lot of this stuff has come from the 1190R and has fitted straight over ...

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Are you gonna get rim tape mister, are you, are you? :bounce1 :bounce1 :bounce1

Andres
 
Outtomunch said:
Are you gonna get rim tape mister, are you, are you? :bounce1 :bounce1 :bounce1

Andres
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Ha ha ....

I dunno .... I put the last lot on mostly 'cos I scratched the rims to buggery changing tyres!

Might do ..

what ya think .. ??
 
Giles said:
Ha ha ....

I dunno .... I put the last lot on mostly 'cos I scratched the rims to buggery changing tyres!

Might do ..

what ya think .. ??
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No, just say no and step away from the rim tape :rob

I put it on par with those that fit coloured anodised shite.................. :D

Andres
 
Giles said:
:blast


I thought I might go solid strip this time instead of 'racing check' ... !

http://www.awesomegraphics.co.uk/epages/Store2_Shop1475.sf/en_GB/?ObjectID=11065431
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The Nutty GSER said:
Or this :eek::D

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/KTM-Super...%3Ae8f2cfc515b0ab6bcfb18fabffffc600%7Ciid%3A1
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Those Class A's that you confiscate off the crims Giles, you're supposed to hand them in to the desk sargent as evidence not bloody neck them yourself!!! :eek:

And as for you Nutty I'd expect no better :blast

Andres
 
Hand them to the desk sergeant ..??

You've definitely been watching too many episodes of life on Mars .... :D


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Well.....I've been riding mine! :)

Oh and I bought some orange bungies.

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Very nice; I can't wait to get away on mine.:beerjug:

I've ordered the R tinted screen and some bar risers today, so hopefully they'll eliminate the buffeting/ shoulder ache on longer days in the saddle.

And, inspired by Giles, some orange CNC parts.:augie:D
 
Thanks, it was great fun.
Lovely to have so much power. Excellent handling and great comfort.
I agree with Paddy, the seat is a bit hard, but we were doing 250 - 300 miles a day and it wasn't too bad!

Another pic, just for fun :)
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The Nutty GSER said:
Very nice; I can't wait to get lost on mine.:beerjug:

I've ordered the R tinted screen and some bar risers today, so hopefully they'll eliminate the buffeting/ shoulder ache on longer days in the saddle.

And, inspired by Giles, some orange CNC parts.:augie:D
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No buffeting or shoulder ache on my R.

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Anyone found any decent CNC levers/ pedals (other than the cheap Chinese shite on eBay)?
 
Nippy Normans supply Touratech, Wunderlich, Desert Fox and many other makes of accessories.
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