Thanks for the tip Jeremy!

Hey Jeremy, what year is your Super Adventure?

I see both methods. I’m having to replace the chain and sprockets too. Bought it all, but now see I could have Eeked more miles out of all of them. Just didn’t want to eat the swing arm halfway through summer. This method keeps you from having to split an otherwise good chain, which you don’t want to do. Short cuts are crux when you don’t want this sitting around the shop: 1. Didn’t pull the tire! Awesome! And, once you get it off, you can wheel the bike outside and blast all the chain grease crud out with your steam cleaner or pressure washer! 2. Didn’t have to remove the chain! 3. Didn’t have to remove the swing arm! Since I am replacing sprockets and chain, all of this is coming off anyway, except the swing arm. If I can pull the front sprocket without removing the swing arm bolt, I’m doing that too, but it’s all wheeling outside and getting a good cleaning. I don’t think the previous owner EVER did that! Great video Mario! I just wish I knew which direction the sprocket nut is supposed to turn to loosen?

Glad to hear it helped!

It’s a tolerance thing. Some do, some don’t. MUCH easier if you don’t have to. Glad you got something from the video!

Yeah, it really depends on the bike whether or not the clearance exists on the swingarm. Some you're able to shimmy the sprocket off while mine is just too damn tight. Fortunately, doesn't take much longer. Thanks for watching and be safe out there!

It makes the most sense to do when you're replacing chain/sprockets but live and learn. Glad you found it useful.

@@2WR The previous owner neglected to change out the chain guide when the sprockets and chain were replaced. It is pretty warm down.

Just replaced the chain guide yesterday. Glad I watched your video, it really helped guide me through the process. I was lucky on the 1190, there is just enough clearance so i didnt have to mess with the swing arm.

I did this exact thing. It only takes a >TINY< amount of grinding to get the front sprocket off. It is an absolute mystery to me why the engineers didn't simply add 1 extra millimeter of clearance between the front sprocket and the swingarm. I generally love my 1290 adv but this is a poorly designed feature, making routine maintenance substantially more difficult than it should be, especially since adventure touring bikes should be maintainable in the field. KTM, if you're reading this, fix it!

No prob! Hope it helps you!

All depends. If it’s still in good shape, makes no sense to replace it.

I don't disagree but it was still in spec at the time of the chain replacement so I got an extra 10,000 miles out of the sliders.

Yep I believe will find those sliders will last 50k plus. Once they get to "replace mark" wear is very slow.

Appreciate it. Glad to hear they’ve helped you!

I use this one: Motion Pro PBR chain tool. $105!!! But you are going to need a good tool to disassemble and reassemble a chain like these take.

The part numbers were shown in the video at 1:23 and 1:47. All tools were called out in the video as well.

As long as the chain is properly adjustment shouldn't have much if any adverse effect on slider wear.

Technically you have have to remove the rear wheel. Probably a little easier with it off if you have to manipulate the swing arm. Some bikes have enough clearance that you won’t have yo manipulate it.

@@2WR I’m riding a 2018 KTM 1290 S so I’ll give it a go with the rear wheel off. Thanks again, keep making vids!

No need to remove the shock, wheel or swingarm. I'd do it the same way again. Some have stated they didn't need to loosen the swingarm bolt but I just didn't have the clearance.

The easiest way to accomplish it is by putting the chain back on both sprockets and having an assistant hold down on the rear brake. I used an old clutch holding tool to keep the sprocket from spinning while I torqued the nut down since I was solo.

You can pick one up at Lowes. I just bought a spare one on Saturday from there (Craftsman) to keep in my track tool box. And yes, it's the same on all models.

The factory chain kit (it’s what I’ve put on twice) should come with a rivet-style master link. I’ve never heard of KTM selling it any other way.

@@2WR yah my buddy has 2016 1290 and his came with a master link too. Maybe I’ll shoot a video and send it to you of how I do it. Maybe it can help some of your subscribers if they run into the same issue. I’ll keep you posted. Thanks for all the great videos!!! Keep them coming!!

I just use a socket with a breaker bar

I like the Kawi but I’d go with the V-Strom. If you’re looking to do some light off road riding, it’s the stronger of the two. It also has much more aftermarket support because it’s been around so long.

Any suggestions on where some good riding is around here? Want to get of the pavement and try it, to see if it's the direction I really wanna go.

Swinging Bridge Road is a nice dirt/gravel road that goes up (or down depending on the direction you're headed) the mountain. You can get to it via Tuscarora Pike or Dry Run Rd. Posey Hollow Rd is also another fun dirt road that you can get to from Shanghai Rd after coming through Sleepy Creek or off of Winchester Grade Rd. Posey Hollow runs along the South Fork of Sleepy Creek.

To change the chain and sprockets (aside from removing the rear wheel/sprocket, it'll be the same exact process.

Same as Mario’s.

mld no miles off-road and actually it was that bad at 6600 miles. I looked at it before I left on a 1000 mike iron butt.

Hmm...since you've already stated it was no off-road, your next few possibly causes are not cleaning the change, not keeping it properly adjusted, having the rear wheel out of alignment or...it just wore out quick.

mld yes stock seat but I did add a air hawk. That made a lot of difference.

2 Wheeled Rider those were the culprits I was thinking of as well. I’ll have to replace it and then monitor it better

To much chain tension maybe?

chain tension according to the manual. nearest dealer at a distance of 1000 km

If your chain tension is correct, the next thing to look at is proper wheel alignment. If the rear wheel alignment isn't straight, it could cause your slider to wear out prematurely as well. Don't just got off of the alignment marks on the swing arm adjusters. While I use the Pro Motion chain alignment tool, you can also check it by taking measurements from the swingarm pivot to the rear axle on both sides of the bike. Make sure the measurements are exactly the same.

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