my new KTM 1290 adventure R

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spasm wrote: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
I suspect it's more of a case that anything 'electronic' can go wrong.
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Any news ? What was wrong ?
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apparently this years models have been fitted with the wrong fuel filters, they have had problems world wide on the 2017 1290's. getting mine back today all sorted .......I HOPE
i only need one wheel .......... the rear
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Very happy for you and hopefully its all sorted now!! Keep safe (thumbs)
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Great news and hopefully it is that simple. You must be chuffed to bits with a brand new bike. Enjoy it as much as you can :-)
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well its fair to say ive well and truly bonded with the tangerine dream, this thing flies and handles superbly, shes all run in and rides lovely now.
still waiting for the touring screen to turn up, god i need that i cant take the wind blast after being spoilt on the super tenere haha. happy days (thumbs)
i only need one wheel .......... the rear
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Good to hear you're back riding on her!! enjoy
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spasm wrote:well its fair to say ive well and truly bonded with the tangerine dream, this thing flies and handles superbly, shes all run in and rides lovely now.
still waiting for the touring screen to turn up, god i need that i cant take the wind blast after being spoilt on the super tenere haha. happy days (thumbs)
And how do you feel about the change from the S10 to the KTM. Happy with your choice ? I am about to do the same. Did a test ride on the 1290 and it is indeed :woohoo: but that is only after a half an hour testride. Anything you like to share...welcome
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the only issue for me is a chain drive after being spoilt lol. but hey ive had many chain drive bikes over the years just a case of getting used to it. but christ wot a bike. awesome
i only need one wheel .......... the rear
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Nice bike buddy
now change your profile picture
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