SA Test Ride

[RedRick Esq.]

Stonking engine in that bike but I just cannot make myself like the look of the thing

But hey we are all different and it is a good bike so enjoy it

 

[Deleted account Cooperman]

The std bags don't get a great press mate?
Spots too - I went fro Clearwater Darlas - dimmable and mega quality.
My brother got the HSC but I'm no bothered.
Any pipe?

I'll let you know - I'm not that impressed with the boxes so I don't think the bags are going to make the difference.

The spots stay on all the time - I want to be seen.

No pipe - I thought the demo stock was a nice enough sound.

 

[mrtee43]

So the decision then was GS or GSA - but a shit trade in price stopped that in it's tracks.

So are you saying that KTM gave you a better trade in price ?

 

[Deleted account Cooperman]

So are you saying that KTM gave you a better trade in price ?

Yes. Orange fate

 

[Deleted account 190920001]

Not sure why and it's maybe a winter thing but bmw dealers don't seem to want to trade in their own bikes. There are a lot of stories about people being offered really low trade in values.

 

[Istanbulian]

Had a blast on a brand-new SA demonstrator at AMS KTM 2 week's ago and was very impressed with both the motor (once the hooligan map was selected) and how nimble it felt ; okay this was v my current K1600GT !

...but who designed that cruise control and put in on the right handlebar ?

May bite the bullet after we have used the K1600 on a blast down to Jerez for the Moto GP but whilst I was impressed with the SA it wasn't a slam dunk.

 

[GS TRV]

Who uses cruise control in the UK???

 

[DING-DONG]

Is it wise to be the current model when there testing the replacement ! (Unless there a huge discount to encourage a purchase)

 

[Deleted account 190920001]

There is always a replacement no mater what you are buying.

 

[Nutty]

Who uses cruise control in the UK???

I do.

It's handy when waving at other groups of bikers.

Is it wise to be the current model when there testing the replacement ! (Unless there a huge discount to encourage a purchase)

Reading about the updates on such a new model seems strange. It's as if they rushed it into production.

I'll have a go on one in the summer. Now I'm getting used to a chain, the SA is more of a possibility.

 

[Nice 'n' Fat]

Had a blast on a brand-new SA demonstrator at AMS KTM 2 week's ago and was very impressed with both the motor (once the hooligan map was selected) and how nimble it felt ; okay this was v my current K1600GT !

...but who designed that cruise control and put in on the right handlebar ?

Yes the CC is shite and on the wrong side

 

[Nice 'n' Fat]

Who uses cruise control in the UK???

Me ... all the time

 

[Nutty]

Me ... all the time

The question is, what sort of Herbert would have it on their bike, and never use it?!

 

[Istanbulian]

Who uses cruise control in the UK???

Me?

Seriously, it's very useful in average speed controlled areas; lets you concentrate on the traffic rather than constantly monitoring your speed.

 

[Deleted account Cooperman]

What a day to take possession! Cracking weather

A day in the Dales it was.

I'm one happy bunny. It's a tall bike for me even on the low seat. Riding it is effortless fun.

The key in the various locks is not the best. The underseat toolkit has got more spanners than my garage.

It came from Craigs in Dewsbury which is worth a visit if you are into your offroad (not easy to find).

 

[Deleted account Cooperman]

 

[GS TRV]

I think ur missing something

 

[Deleted account Cooperman]

Had the 600 mile service, so now the gloves are off.

Fookin ell

 

[Deleted account Cooperman]

Bike developed a steering wobble, initially noticeable around 40mph when coming off the gas. Got a bit more perturbed when the wobble kicked in at a slightly higher speed :ague taking an a road bend

From some internet research the 40mph wobble is a known issue with various remedies including rims and tyres.

My dealer sorted my issue by tightening up bits n pieces around the headset

 

[Davey B]

How are you finding Craigs ?
I tested a 990 adv 4 years ago, I probably would have bought one from them if they'd actually bothered to ring me back..several times after my calls went unanswered.