Marcel le Moose Fondler Posted February 5 Share Posted February 5 I've decided to keep the 1290...the factory warranty runs out late may...it's still not perfect..got this annoying problem since new ..low revs 3000 rpm or so 3 and 4 gear pull the engine cuts out for a fraction of a second sending a shock wave through the bike...another thing I just don't like the orange...looked at a few graphics kits but nothing caugh my eyes...think I'll be removing the plastic and have them professionally painted glossy black...to resemble blackbetty..I like the post apogeleptic look. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcel le Moose Fondler Posted February 5 Author Share Posted February 5 Oh another thing that's needs looking after is the goose neck...seems loose to me..after 10 thousand km. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boboneleg Posted February 5 Share Posted February 5 Have you got a shop near you with a dyno, I'm sure they could get rid of that stall. Is there any info on owners forums about the problem ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcel le Moose Fondler Posted February 5 Author Share Posted February 5 1 minute ago, boboneleg said: Have you got a shop near you with a dyno, I'm sure they could get rid of that stall. Is there any info on owners forums about the problem ? Yes I've done some searching on the subject...most I think is caused by the pickup coil flywheel problem.. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcel le Moose Fondler Posted February 5 Author Share Posted February 5 Besides that the bike is a peach...engine is simply amazing..transmission is silky smooth..had a few glitches at the start...annoying coolant leak and coil connection coming apart on cylinder 2. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcel le Moose Fondler Posted February 5 Author Share Posted February 5 I mentioned before that I couldn't use it on long rides...I can still do long rides but solo..I have to get off the thing after a few hundred km..comparing with the other bike with I can do 800 km days without skipping a beat...only limited by the fuel range...it's like comparing a sport car to a Rolls-Royce. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted February 5 Share Posted February 5 1 hour ago, Marcel said: I like the post apogeleptic look. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcel le Moose Fondler Posted February 5 Author Share Posted February 5 20 minutes ago, XTreme said: Some might not agree with my colour choice..lol...black isn't always black...I think it will be one of a kind and will be sharp looking ... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcel le Moose Fondler Posted February 5 Author Share Posted February 5 Gonna check if the dealer if they can re-map it without affecting warranty...thinking of getting the arrow cat delete pipe mostly for heat and weight saving...but I would enjoy it to rumble more... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted February 5 Share Posted February 5 5 minutes ago, Marcel said: Gonna check if the dealer if they can re-map it without affecting warranty...thinking of getting the arrow cat delete pipe mostly for heat and weight saving...but I would enjoy it to rumble more... The KTM craze has kicked in again? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcel le Moose Fondler Posted February 5 Author Share Posted February 5 3 minutes ago, XTreme said: The KTM craze has kicked in again? Hasn't really gone anywheres...I'm still a dual sport bike fanatic...just recent years all of my friends switched over to cruisers ...and the KTM doesn't like going slow .. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcel le Moose Fondler Posted February 5 Author Share Posted February 5 The bike is currently stored in a shed in my backyard...still snowing this morning...I'll pull it out soon and bring it in the heated garage and start working on the paint skeem ..maybe tomorrow weather permiting. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcel le Moose Fondler Posted February 5 Author Share Posted February 5 I'll have to check if the original tank sticker are still available from KTM...if not I'll get them copied out... and have them cleared over ... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcel le Moose Fondler Posted February 5 Author Share Posted February 5 Well it's back in the heat....got a little breack from the snow...nearly dropped it...but with my superior strength saved it...the dam ramp slid on the ice has soon has the back wheel was on it... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro Posted February 5 Share Posted February 5 Is the orange painted on or sticker, Marcel? Individual plastic panels or part of the tank itself? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcel le Moose Fondler Posted February 5 Author Share Posted February 5 12 minutes ago, Pedro said: Is the orange painted on or sticker, Marcel? Individual plastic panels or part of the tank itself? Individual plastic painted panels..takes a few minutes to remove..the panel itself is orange painted and the sticker is cleared over.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro Posted February 5 Share Posted February 5 39 minutes ago, Marcel said: Individual plastic painted panels..takes a few minutes to remove..the panel itself is orange painted and the sticker is cleared over.. Easy enough to have beautifully done in black, then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcel le Moose Fondler Posted February 5 Author Share Posted February 5 48 minutes ago, Pedro said: Easy enough to have beautifully done in black, then. Basically 3 panels I have to remove and bring to the paint shop...center panel is charcoal gray in colour that will be painted also...piece of cake Basically...and won't cost that much.. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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