I’ve ordered mine with the Akro can, pricey I know ;-)
2021 1290S
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I’ve ordered mine with the Akro can, pricey I know ;-)
I don't know if it's just me but I think the Akra for this model isn't a thing of beauty. Lighter no doubt. I doubt Arrow will make a good looking one either and I didn't like the Wings one for the last model. I'm going to try painting the stock one Black with TF1 ....maybe. I like the twin outlet design rather than the single designs.
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Had a look at the end can on the new Superduke R, it’s half the size from the same engine. I wondered if I could have got one to fit the SAS before ordering the Akro. I guess it come down to where the cats are located in the system which dictates how big the end can is.
Akrapovic are very well made but £1200!!! I'm hoping that the SC Project one is similar to the Rally one for the 790 R
Wings can is worth looking at. It cost under £500 for my 2018 1290SAS. Despite being Euro4 compliment. It came with 2 (different sizes) removable baffles. All in all 3 levels of noise tolerance can be achieved.
The size of the 1290 SD r like this would look fine.
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The problem with Wings is even with Baffles in they are not considered road legal, when looking for my 2018 1290S I found very few CE marked exhausts - Arrow / LV / Akra are about the only ones.
Admittedly I have not been pulled and had an exhaust checked in my riding life, but with some places in Europe prepared to impund your bike over it I feel much happier having the correct markings ot keep Euro-Plod happy.
Admittedly I have not been pulled and had an exhaust checked in my riding life, but with some places in Europe prepared to impund your bike over it I feel much happier having the correct markings ot keep Euro-Plod happy.
I’ve never been pulled either (France Spain Germany Switzerland) but thought had crossed my mind now we out of Europe
LV?? Sorry what brand is that?
New bike coming Tuesday. I'll be sad to see the others go though.
Leo Vince
Leo Vince - ah forgot about them - cheers
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Well I have nearly clocked up my 600 miles and I love this bike more and more with every mile - its the best bike I have had - including my 990's my 4 GSA's my one Tiger 800 and the countless others. Its so well balanced, so comfy, great for filtering, fantastic wind protection and I reckon its great to look at too - repeated visits to the garage to have a look are testament to that!. Today was a blast through the Peak District (family visit) then a bit of M1 on the way home.
Once it has some snarl burble and growl from the exhaust (Courtesy of Arrow in a few weeks hopefully) it'll be the perfect package. I just can't stop riding it.
Once it has some snarl burble and growl from the exhaust (Courtesy of Arrow in a few weeks hopefully) it'll be the perfect package. I just can't stop riding it.
Did you come through Warslow yesterday - saw a new 1290 S come through the village
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A few pictures of mine today - just needs its first service and a clean now!
Sat nav now connected to switched power of ACC2 and tank bag power to ACC1
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Sat nav now connected to switched power of ACC2 and tank bag power to ACC1
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Looking good.
Mines in for first service tomorrow. On the way there this eve to drop it off, when I started it, it threw a fault on the dash. Yellow engine symbol. Turned off and restarted but the light still on. Not sure what that's about but guess I'll find out.
They leant me this - 250 miles on the clock. 890 Duke. It's a hooligan bike. Engine is very sweet. Suspension seems very sorted indeed, which was quite a surprise as it doesn't look adjustable.
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Dropped off last night. 275 miles today. 1 word. WOW.
Have you bought one or was that one big test ride , hopefully booking mine soon if I can get enough time . Sounds like its fun ..
I was so impressed after the test I bought one. Oh, it's fun.
have you ridden the old one? as in, is it just wow, or wow compared to the old one??
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