Let's see what all the fuss is about

[Tractors are go]

It was the rc8 and after the dealer "explained" it to me, and how it was my fault not to have read my handbook I vowed never to deal with them again.

I was at Cadwell when jeremy mcwilliams had the 1290 out filming, it is awesome. Problem is if I go for a test ride, I'll end up buying one.

Just enjoy your new bike when it arrives.

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That seems a bit odd. Maybe someone with a current 1290 can confirm?

It'll take more than that to put me off!

Indeed, another excuse to clean your bike Maybe you could get the brakes nano-coated

Andres

 

[Deleted account 211025001]

Read the owners manual for the rc8 apparently when my brakes seized solid it was my fault as I had not washed them, then rinsed and finally blow dried them; you were expected to do this after every use.

I shit you not, lovely bike which got traded very quickly thereafter even my Ducati's or Aprillia's did ask you to do that. Neither does my T140EX Bonnieville and it is 36 years old now.

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This is what my handbook says; nothing that you wouldn't find in most bike handbooks

Andres

 

[Nutty]

This is what my handbook says; nothing that you wouldn't find in most bike handbooks

Andres

I thought the manual would be hand written.

 

[Deleted account 211025001]

I thought the manual would be hand written.

Very good

Andres

 

[Tractors are go]

Strangely; my 1953 Panther, 1960's Triumph Tina, 1980's Triumph Bonnieville, 1990's Triumph Trophy, or any of my 1980's Honda's or BMW's suggest drying the brakes off, even my 996 which has ceramic brakes doesn't mention it.

Obviously as most of my bikes use either brembo or nissin calipers they are being very remiss in not mentioning it.

Or, perhaps maybe KTM brakes are shit.

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[Rasher]

Strangely; my 1953 Panther, 1960's Triumph Tina, 1980's Triumph Bonnieville, 1990's Triumph Trophy, or any of my 1980's Honda's or BMW's suggest drying the brakes off, even my 996 which has ceramic brakes doesn't mention it.

Obviously as most of my bikes use either brembo or nissin calipers they are being very remiss in not mentioning it.

Or, perhaps maybe KTM brakes are shit.

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KTM are a bit unconventional. Mine came with signs of grease having been applied to areas such as the swingarm during manufacture, something the Japs have not done for at least 30 years (if ever) I also noticed that the nuts and bolts on the bike came undone fairly easily, my Jap bikes have generally had everything way over-torqued.

As for shit brakes, well they buy them from the same folk as the other manufacturers, at least they tell you about the sort of maintenance required to keep them tip-top, I wish Yamaha / Suzuki / Kawasaki had given me such sound advice as it would have saved me a lot of aggro trying to clean up brake callipers - nah, forget that, back then I would never have paid any attention to it.

Ducati don't mention it because they know nobody ever rides them in winter as it is common knowledge the entire bike will rot away before you get to your intended destination, assuming the electrics have not already thrown in the towel at the first sign of moisture in the atmosphere.

 

[Tractors are go]

Ducati's have a built in obsolescence, which normally involves them spending 51 1/2 weeks of the year in the garage.
J
My St4s did 32,000 miles in almost 3 years and only required normal servicing.

Although, I normally wash my bike's after use and then hose them down but I have never had the need to blow dry the brake calipers with compressed air.

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[J biker]

Picked mine up last week. Love it. Better quality components than Ducati (stainless exhaust) but no stainless fasteners, which is a shame. Feels a fraction of the weight of the GS when moving it around the garage. Sweet gearbox. Easy to read no nonsense digital speed readout. Awesome engine, thats before its even run in.

 

[Norfolk Tiger]

This is what my handbook says; nothing that you wouldn't find in most bike handbooks

Andres

Does the handbook for the Mighty Tomos give advice on dealing with fly splatter obviously this would only occur on the back from when they crash into the back of it

 

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Does the handbook for the Mighty Tomos give advice on dealing with fly splatter obviously this would only occur on the back from when they crash into the back of it

Tomos handbooks are the dog's so fuck off!

They have smiley faces and everything



Andres

 

[Khulu]

Tomos handbooks are the dog's so fuck off!

They have smiley faces and everything



Andres

Do you remember the XS2 handbook with cartoon characters????

 

[Melch]

Tomos handbooks are the dog's so fuck off!

They have smiley faces and everything



Andres

Love the Aciiiiiiiiiid smilies.

Step one: Put some old 80's rave on the garage CD player
Step two: Drop a tab
Step three: Place engine on repair stand
Step four: Stare wide eyed at engine whilst purple dragons float from the crankcase.
Step five: Ignore engine and jump around the garage like an idiot.

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[Deleted account 211025001]

Do you remember the XS2 handbook with cartoon characters????

Nah I had (still have) an old Clymer manual - I had a cartoon one for my old Beetle (below), was it like that?

Love the Aciiiiiiiiiid smilies.

Step one: Put some old 80's rave on the garage CD player
Step two: Drop a tab
Step three: Place engine on repair stand
Step four: Stare wide eyed at engine whilst purple dragons float from the crankcase.
Step five: Ignore engine and jump around the garage like an idiot.

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I'm more a psych rock kinda tripper and rarely see dragons......boobs though, lots of multicoloured boobs (I'm sure Doris's councillor would have something to say about that)......other than that, I'm with you all the way brother

Andres

 

[Khulu]

Nah I had (still have) an old Clymer manual - I had a cartoon one for my old Beetle (below), was it like that?



I'm more a psych rock kinda tripper and rarely see dragons......boobs though, lots of multicoloured boobs (I'm sure Doris's councillor would have something to say about that)......other than that, I'm with you all the way brother

Andres

In a word - no!
It had colour characters of people doing safe bike things - I'll try and find it at the weekend (if I remember).
I do have, however, a beetle gearbox and some unused pistons, cylinders and a timing pulley (and chromed twin carbs).

 

[Bounce]

Yep, I'd be up for that Chris.

Let me know as well chaps as my comparatively old bike will be serviced with new shocks/boots etc and ready to play from 1st April

 

[Apex]

Now then. About my obsessive compulsive 'symmetry disorder'.

I seem to be looking at a 1290 S. I blame this thread, obviously. And the Tuono (incredible bike) threads in other interwebchats aren't doing my heart much good either.

I only seem to be able to find non-symmetrical panniers for the 1290. Ali ones. There's an exhaust of course, but the GS manages the symmetry issue very nicely.

This one thing would put me off, sadly. I think rear looks are awful with mixed size panniers.

Is there a solution? Someone quote me happy!

 

[Nutty]

Now then. About my obsessive compulsive 'symmetry disorder'.

I seem to be looking at a 1290 S. I blame this thread, obviously. And the Tuono (incredible bike) threads in other interwebchats aren't doing my heart much good either.

I only seem to be able to find non-symmetrical panniers for the 1290. Ali ones. There's an exhaust of course, but the GS manages the symmetry issue very nicely.

This one thing would put me off, sadly. I think rear looks are awful with mixed size panniers.

Is there a solution? Someone quote me happy!

There is a solution. Soft luggage

 

[Apex]

Guessing that's a NO then. Shame.

You booked HX coating for the 1290?

 

[Nutty]

Guessing that's a NO then. Shame.

You booked HX coating for the 1290?

Yep, he was booked. Then rebooked, when the bike was delayed. Now postponed until KTM get their finger out and give us an update. The lack of updates from KTM doesn't fill me with much confidence, if I'm honest.