my new KTM 1290 adventure R

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Re: my new KTM 1290 adventure R

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I would sell my kidneys for one, loverly. (thumbs)
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Re: my new KTM 1290 adventure R

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so frustrating, i picked the new KTM up on friday, whacked 200 miles on her playing and loving life, then friday night i walked into the bedroom door in the dark (after having a pee) and broke my little toe i mean proper smashed it, ive been in agony since and havent been able to put a sock on it let alone get out and ride. im fuming as i have a ton of work to do aswell. i am at this moment laid on sofa resting the pinky. i honestly have never fely pain like it hahaha. and ive broken other bones before this :angry:
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Re: my new KTM 1290 adventure R

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Ohh dear, red hot axe?

Just joking, I presume you've had it Xrayed, it's stupid little injuries like that that can be very frustrating.

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Re: my new KTM 1290 adventure R

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any recommendations for LED auxhilary lights for my crash bars please
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Re: my new KTM 1290 adventure R

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LED auxiliary lights why? :unsure:
The 1290 has state of the art LED headlight with integrated cornering light and daytime running light.
Only asking as my 1290R has just arrived at the dealers (thumbs)
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because i like the look of auxilary lights it gives a bike presence, plus additional saftey from blind car drivers. even tho the lights on this are epic to say the least (thumbs)
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spasm wrote: even tho the lights on this are epic to say the least (thumbs)
So they're good at night are they?

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not ridden it at night yet as i broke my toe the day i bought it, its been sat in the garage, but heres a vid of the lights in action,

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Re: my new KTM 1290 adventure R

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not a happy bear, the new ktm is broken, ive done 550 miles shes in for the 600 mile service on tuesday, and then i can give her some beans......but today after 200 miles she went limp on me, no power, lumpy jerky, took me ages too get home 80 miles at 50mph, i need to call them tomorrow they can come get her. pissed off dont come close. but of course i understand anything mechanical can go wrong ffs. ruined my weekend
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Re: my new KTM 1290 adventure R

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Sorry for you Spasm, hope its rectified soon!

With regard to lights i just fitted Denali D2s and i think they are fantastic, very well made and cn be dip and main beams. Really bright but doesnt sound like you need the extra light!
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