I rode it last month on my 411 Himmy, felt like a total amateur like you. 45 years rode riding, off road virgin, even though I'm a good MTB rider.
@motocrad7 күн бұрын
At least we're giving it a go, I'd rather do it like a noob than not do it all 😄 Riding off road after so much road riding does take some getting used to. All the best.
@tolhildan50238 күн бұрын
Thanks for great videos, i was thinking about changing the fairings only and i dont know what happened, i just found myself with fully stripped down zx9r(e1) 😄😄 will do full renovation hopefully finishes one day🤞🏾 im exited to see more videos from you good luck
@motocrad7 күн бұрын
Hi and thanks for your comment. I feel a bit out of my depth now which is why I think the project has stalled a little. I've watched a few more videos and read various forums and feel ready to pick it up again. Good luck with putting your ZX-9R back together 😄
@rocoroco574915 күн бұрын
No its not just leting go handle bars its slways doing it
@motocrad15 күн бұрын
That doesn't sound good. Have you checked the headstock bearing and front wheel balancing?
@p1lts127 күн бұрын
The “star” at 12:08 was me. Ace road. Hard enough on my 701 so respect for doing it on an SAS. 👏👏
@motocrad27 күн бұрын
Haha that's ace, small world, thank you once again 😀 Are there any other more big bike friendly trails you could recommend in the area?
@rpegorarojiujitsuАй бұрын
Hello mate where did you buy the contr support for your Dji drone ? Thx
@motocradАй бұрын
Hi, I've used the Quadlock universal adapter. It's stuck on the back of the dji controller with 3m adhesive. The controller is then attached to the Quadlock handlebar mount like a phone would attach.
@Caledonia747Ай бұрын
Hi, how many miles did you get out of the Metzeler Tourance tyres
@motocradАй бұрын
Hi, I got around 4500 miles out of the rear. I say rear because I think the front had loads of life left.
@JW-cq4ezАй бұрын
Wobble? Is the front fork bearing loose? classic issue on the 2017>
@motocradАй бұрын
Thanks for the comment, I've heard that before, loose fork bearings. For me, changing the tyres sorted it. All the best 😀
@575banАй бұрын
Fair play mate. The biggest bike I've taken over there is an XT660. I've not been keen enough to take my 1290 over there, yet. Well done fella 👏👏👏
@motocradАй бұрын
Thanks buddy, there was a couple of times I thought I'd made a mistake with the 1290, but then it adds to the sense of achievement 😀
@575banАй бұрын
@@motocrad absolutely!! 😁😎👌
@nomading_inАй бұрын
Totally respectable ride! I struggled up exactly the same type of conditions recently, and you're carrying at least another 30kg in weight. In terms of keeping momentum, consider the traction control. The KTM offroad mode is very good, but I find its a bit sneaky in scrubbing speed when its very loose uphill so it can be hard to push the bike beyond slow speed mode in some conditions. Traction control can only manage the traction you have. Another tip is invest your traction, when do have grip, push a little harder so you can ease off where theres none. Don't be too scared when you're going in a straight line, and take necessary changes in direction nice and smooth. I'm actually switching the STR out soon, but I agree they are a good all around tire. Bit of limitation in that type of uphill, and in the mud, in my experience, but can definitely be overcome with good technique.
@motocradАй бұрын
Thank you, really appreciate all the tips & advice, I want to go back now and have another go 😉 Thankfully I haven't been through much mud, but as you've mentioned I think the STR's are better suited to dry conditions. All the best :)
@nomading_inАй бұрын
@@motocrad having another go is a really good idea. Tip I was given recently around riding the same track multiple times to become more comfortable riding overall makes a lot of sense. I'd still say they're pretty good in wet conditions, just where the mud is the kind that sticks to your tire.
@robgreaves2633Ай бұрын
Couple of pointers - the STR's are def not up to the task - the standard Rally is better as deeper tread but would not be my choice. Momentum and your position on the bike will also make a huge difference - look through any obstacle and you need to be carrying far more speed up hills with your eyes a good 30 metres ahead all the time. By paddling you are unweighting the pegs - this then in turn takes the weight off the rear tyre and lessens grip. Be worth a day or weekend at sweet lamb adventure bike school with the guys there and they'll teach you the skills to get out on the trails safer and easier with a few bike changes. Great road that.
@motocradАй бұрын
Thanks Rob, what an amazing comment. I thought when publishing this video I was opening myself up for some stick, but this comment is brilliant, great advice and I really appreciate the pointers. I'll take a look at Sweet Lamb Adventure. Thank you once again and all the best :)
@robgreaves2633Ай бұрын
@@motocrad great bike btw - I have the R version and love it.
@nicholasjarrold8649Ай бұрын
Great vid but more speed like you say but it all takes time and practice and you’ll get there that Ktm isn’t really the right bike for the job I’ve had 3 adventure 2 1290’s and 1190 they are way to heavy for that type of riding for me especially on where you have loose rocks stones it struggles for grip I always said a enduro be better as you know anyway but as you said you’ve got 2 bikes in one and that’s where the 1290 comes into its own on the road I loved them still miss mine so much I’ve changed direction now and bought a new triumph rocket 3gt and loving it but always thinking about another 1290 it’s in my blood you done we’ll mate congrats to you shame about the drone take care ride safe
@motocradАй бұрын
Thank for the comment Nicholas, I totally agree, the 1290 is not the best bike for the first section of that road, far too heavy. An amazing road though once you get past that section though. So you've got a Rocket 3GT, beautiful bike, I'd love to add one of them to the stable ;)
@nicholasjarrold8649Ай бұрын
@@motocrad you should it is a beautiful bike in my opinion 23 plate I’ve got 45 miles to do till it’s done 1000 miles so another 200 miles and I’ll call it run in the torque is amazing and I haven’t opened it up fully yet so comfy and smooth also get on you certainly won’t regret it take care
@CRAZYLEGSONABIKEАй бұрын
Great vid pal some stunning footage too. Looked sketchy nice job 👍🏻👍🏻
@motocradАй бұрын
Thanks Jay, yep, it was loose in places but worth the effort.
@thepeakybikerАй бұрын
What’s the cost of those tyres
@motocradАй бұрын
I bought them from Demon Tweeks, £151 rear, £109 front. I can't comment on the longevity yet, but loving them so far.
@thepeakybikerАй бұрын
@@motocrad how many miles so far did you do Spain on them ??
@motocradАй бұрын
I did just under 1500 miles on the Spain trip. When filming this I'd done around 2000.
@thepeakybikerАй бұрын
@@motocrad I’ll have alook into them
@motocradАй бұрын
It was Jay that got me onto them, I think he's on his 2nd or 3rd set.
@myz06rocksАй бұрын
Please don’t hone these cylinders I’m 90% sure these are coated
@myz06rocksАй бұрын
Let me know if you’re not past the point of no return or if you have any questions. I’ve had my 2001 for years and completed much of this work. FYI with th3 valve maintenance complete I got 210/210/220/220 on my compression test. These engines have lined cylinders, they cannot to my knowledge be honed.
@motocradАй бұрын
That sounds like you're getting great compression. I didn't know that about the cylinders, I haven't done it yet, life has got in the way a little and the project is currently on hold. I'll do some homework before starting the rebuild :)
@gormanspacemarineАй бұрын
Good luck too, Ive recently done a zx7r with a jumpy gearbox, bent selector fork. zx9 is like exactly the same looking at its guts.
@gormanspacemarineАй бұрын
Personally I think you're making ALOT of unnecessary work. You should have put oil in each cyl first overnight. That will give you a accurate reading. also, please throw your Ali-Express screw in comp tester away, the hose swells and stuffs the reading, as well as not sealing.
@motocradАй бұрын
Thanks for the advice, I do have a habit of buying Aliexpress crap. Making unnecessary work is what it's all about, I wanted a bike I could strip down to the last bolt and then rebuild. Having said that I've been distracted for a few months and the chances of it all going back together are getting slimmer each day 😉
@anttihelin8820Ай бұрын
I would not paint it. Just clean everything. Engine cool down is better without any paint.
@motocradАй бұрын
I'd not considered that, good point. Thank you 😀
@safegun155Ай бұрын
Hello, this is the main key. What is the purpose of the small key?
@motocradАй бұрын
The small fob is like a backup. If you ever lost the main key, you could hold the small fob against the bike by the forks and still start it. I recently did a road trip to Spain. I kept the small fob in a zipped inside jacket pocket, just in case I ever lost the main fob.
@safegun155Ай бұрын
@@motocrad Ok, thank you!
@mightyweapon2 ай бұрын
I'm doing this exact same thing to my 2001 zx6r, currently the bike is fully spripped, engine is fully stripped (I'm a qualified engine machinist of 20 years) and have started stripping the paint in the frame for some repairs then new paint, complete engine build, new fairing kit and some aftermarket parts.
@motocrad2 ай бұрын
They're great to work on, back to basics with the electrics and carbs. Plenty of parts readily available. All the best.
@osal43232 ай бұрын
I´ve buyed the indicators but unfortunately don´t fit on my crf 300l.Do you know any adaptador?
@motocrad2 ай бұрын
I'm sorry to hear that they don't fit. I'm not aware of any adapters other than those for the wires.
@mauriciomiguel58322 ай бұрын
Do you have a video explaining the locking cylinder change?
@motocrad2 ай бұрын
Sorry, I'm afraid not, that's not something I've had to do.
@hanspeterhenning55212 ай бұрын
Had mine for a year now, and it's just great. Everytime I ride it, I'm just Loving it. 25000 km , and no worries so far
@motocrad2 ай бұрын
Hi, that's reassuring to hear. I've done around 17000 km and also had no issues other than a bit of clutch slip. New clutch springs and fresh oil, problem sorted. All the best 😀
@HDTech222 ай бұрын
Your engine looks really good. Aside from the stuff you already know. I’m currently rebuilding a crashed 99 zx9r. Always enjoy working on these bikes.
@motocrad2 ай бұрын
Thanks for your comment. It's always good to hear from others working on these. All the best with your ZX9R 😀
@MrCptnawsm2 ай бұрын
Thanks for the walkthrough! - All the information needed in an instant, which is a lot more than can be had from the user manual that is currently listed a "not currently available" when logging into the "personal garage" on KTM's website 😄
@motocrad2 ай бұрын
You're very welcome, and thanks for your comment. It's the same with the service book, I'd prefer to have a book rather than it all being online. Perhaps I'm just getting old 😉
@YarekBalear2 ай бұрын
Regarding the occasional electronics warnings, I read somewhere else that if you leave the bike for 20-30 seconds before starting it, the warnings don’t happen. Something to do with letting the startup procedure finish properly. Since I’ve followed that, I’ve not had an issue. On the filler cap thing, I’ve never had that problem 💁♂️
@motocrad2 ай бұрын
I found that letting the dash finish its startup bit and then starting the bike in neutral helps. I've since bought a LiFePo battery, and I've had no warnings since.
@banshe692 ай бұрын
Change your key fob battery. You will then get the warning. Keyfob out of range.
@AussieAdventureRider2 ай бұрын
Awesome mate..thanks for the info about the fob. I was scratching my head not knowing how to start the bike
@timwaldram56193 ай бұрын
It does show speed limits when you pay subscription. I find that the link with the bike is easy and reliable and the guidance clear. It’s not always good at finding places when you search for them. Altogether it’s not too bad but I would much prefer to be able to display directions from a 3rd party app like Google Maps or Calimoto and think KTM should offer this rather than providing a KTM branded app.
@motocrad3 ай бұрын
Thanks for letting me know about the speed limits. I'm with you on wanting to be able to use other apps. Maybe the 1390 will support it 🤔
@genda883 ай бұрын
Thank a lot for the video, which rack have you mounted up? Thanks
@motocrad3 ай бұрын
You're very welcome. I bought the rack on eBay, one of these: www.ebay.co.uk/itm/204789776426
@genda882 ай бұрын
Thanks for your quick reply, what about the lamp of front light? Is it the stock one?
@motocrad2 ай бұрын
@genda88 Yes, mine is still the stock one.
@daviddavis66183 ай бұрын
Hi, My 1290 Sas has now 17‘000km and it’s a lot of fun. The negative details you mentioned I have seen these, too, but after getting used to it, who really cares? The important things are the outstanding engine, the excellent suspension, the very comfortable ACC, etc. I only once had an issue and it was my fault: very first ride out in spring, the battery was super weak, and unfortunately I switched the engine off shortly after leaving home. But I had a charger in the top case, and after 40‘ charging at a local shop, it started again, and later that day I fully charged the battery for a few hours No issues at all sice then! Very reliable bike in my view. I can’t speak for others, but some of my BMW friends (we are crossing the Alps, doing long tours together) seem to have more technical issues than I. All the best 😀
@motocrad3 ай бұрын
Hi, certainly is a lot of fun, i recently fitted some 70/30 tyres and now I can take the fun off-road. 2 years old so less precious about dropping now 😉 Seems to be luck of the draw, similar to cars. I've had Land Rovers in the past and never had any trouble, yet they have a terrible reputation. I'm hoping to do the Alps by the end of the year. All the best.
@Irresponsibleful3 ай бұрын
The direction of increase/decrease got me too... Software Engineer also... ACC warning in Rally is also annoying, they should give an option to disable it. Keyless - I do love actually, no messing about with a key. I do roll with a tank bag, so didn't notice fuel cap thing. Maybe shutting off the bike would solve it ? Need to test it.
@motocrad3 ай бұрын
Hi fellow Software Engineer, I was beginning to think I was the only one who found the increase/decrease the wrong way round. The fuel cap thing isn't all that bad, I was struggling to come up with negatives for the review, the bike more than makes up for it in every other way 😉
@hermannschmidt97883 ай бұрын
The preload warning has to do with the underpowered battery. I had my first incident during a cold morning in year one already. After 3 years all kinds of other errors popped up during even hot start. It ist worse with the clutch pulled, strangely enough. With the new LiFePo Battery the spook is gone for now and the starter is revving the motor quicker. KTM really should have chosen a bigger battery. My favorite seat became the long two-in-one power parts model. Tried the heated seats in high and normal height. Wasn't happy with those. The heating foil takes away comfort too much.
@motocrad3 ай бұрын
Hi, thanks for sharing. I've just ordered a LiFePo battery, so it's good to know that it will solve the preload warning. I've ended up making a custom seat to solve my issue, but I've heard from a few other 1290 SAS owners all saying the one-piece powerparts seat is the best 👍
@user-tf9yd8xu8f3 ай бұрын
Hi, thanks for sharing your special occasion here. Great vid. Can I ask you which 360 camera you used ?
@motocrad3 ай бұрын
Hi, you're very welcome. The camera is the Insta360 One X3, pricey but brilliant.
@AntonioRockGP3 ай бұрын
Here in Portugal we need to go pay for the fuel before using the pump. So I stop the bike, shut it down, go pay (often that means waiting in line) then go back to the bike to put petrol on it. How would that work? Would I need to turn it on and off again to open the fuel tank? Thanks
@motocrad3 ай бұрын
Good question, the fuel cap locks around a minute after turning the bike off. So yes, you would need to turn the bike on again to open the cap. You could always open the fuel cap, but leave it resting in the closed position whilst you go in to pay.
@AntonioRockGP3 ай бұрын
@@motocrad nice. Thanks. That sounds like a good idea. I'm making a deal for a 1290 super Duke. The dealership is making great conditions because the 1390 model is coming next year. I'm evaluating every detail 🤣
@Pignaintelcul3 ай бұрын
Veramente paghi prima? E come fai a sapere quanta benzina sta in serbatoio?
@AlexandreBlondin3 ай бұрын
Just curious... What was the warning you got on the dashboard starting at 19:42? I just did a road test on a 2024 SAS and loved it, but it did throw a similar warning about the key being out of range, when it was sitting right in the cubby on the front of the tank. I'm not worried about the mechanicals of this bike but KTM electronics get me a little nervous.
@motocrad3 ай бұрын
Hi, the warning was the Ice Warning that comes on when the ambient temp drops to 4°c or below. The only time I've seen the Key Out Of Range warning when riding was when I had the ARA (Anti Relay Attack) feature turned on. Turn ARA off and no more warnings. I think when you have ARA on, the key goes to sleep to prevent the attack motion should prevent it from sleeping, but not always. I've done a video on the Keyless Ignition and talked about the ARA some more 😀 kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mpmcpaiG156yeY0.htmlsi=jZw7T1z31dKPnz6V
@robslater8403 ай бұрын
2 sets of Red lights! Veering over lanes! Cutting up oncoming traffic! And generally driving like a PRICK! Personally, I would have phoned the police there and then. Laugh and wind the driver up, whilst telling them I'm giving the footage to the police! But that's me! I have no patience for people who disrespect road safty!
@2TLifesTV3 ай бұрын
nice build brother! cheers
@OlemartinBuringrud3 ай бұрын
Hei The bike does not communicate whith my samsung s 22, but works whith i- phone. 1290 sar 2022 Some thougts ? The dealer cant' help!!!?
@motocrad3 ай бұрын
Hi, I've had a Samsung S21 & S23 paired with the bike so I it should work. The first thing to check is that in the bluetooth settings on the phone, check that the option for Calls is enabled for the KTM connection. Only other thing I can think of is to reset things, on the phone go to the bluetooth settings and unpair the bike if it shows up in the list. I think there might be a similar option in the bluetooth settings in the bike. Then repair things back up.
@nitramh243 ай бұрын
You can reuse the pistons if they're in good nick. Of course, you have to get new piston rings. If you want to upgrade the bike you can bore the block out. I've assembled two oversize 9R motors. The first one I did was with a 923cc Wiseco kit, which gives about 151hp at the back wheel. This is imho the perfect amount of power for this bike. The second engine I did, my current bike, is a 2003 model bored out to 998cc, with CP Carrillo pistons. It's been a ported, installed a gearbox from a Z1000 and had some cam work done to it as well. The engine delivers 160bhp to the wheel with stock carbs, and 170 with 39mm flat slide carbs. I've also swapped out the suspension for that from a 2004/5 ZX-10r. But honestly, this setup is way too brutal for road use. Your gearbox looks perfectly fine. It was the 98/99 models that had weak gearboxes, and you'll spot the wear immediately. Not sure what model year your bike is (as I haven't watched the entire series yet), but it doesn't look like an early model.
@motocrad3 ай бұрын
Hi, thanks for the comment, loads of great info there and you sound like someone to reach out to if I need any advice :o) Mine is the 2001 E1 model, I've got new big & little end shells & piston rings to fit and I plan to keep it fairly stock. All the best.
@nitramh243 ай бұрын
@@motocrad No worries, they’re awesome stock as well! How are you going to hone the cylinder walls? That’s the only thing I dont do myself, worth outsourcing👍
@motocrad3 ай бұрын
@@nitramh24 I was planning on doing it myself with a honing tool you fit to a drill. Not something I've done before and any excuse to buy new tools 😜
@nitramh243 ай бұрын
@@motocrad Yeah, I do everything myself, but I strongly recommend spending a few quid on this exact job. You get it wrong and the motor will burn oil.
@jeffroW03313 ай бұрын
Ordered mine last week. Went with the standard size. Did your weight selection make a difference in the comfort?
@motocrad3 ай бұрын
Sorry, I'm not sure what you mean. There wasn't a weight option when I got mine.
@slowburn451Ай бұрын
@@motocradthere is an empty box in the shopping cart and over it is ask you: ” **IMPORTANT** Rider details - Please include: Rider weight (with gear), age and Riding style (Off-Road/Street).”
@NapoleonDynamite693 ай бұрын
Beauty. Hey ur tailbone better???
@motocrad3 ай бұрын
A lot better, thank you. I wouldn't say it's totally cured, but this seat and a modification to the KTM have certainly made it easier to live with.
@misterchuck6866Ай бұрын
@@motocrad i am having same exact thing with the 300L... what do you think it is about this stock seat that makes the tailbone get compressed like that? you think it is that the foam is too mushy?
@motocradАй бұрын
@misterchuck6866 Not sure what causes it, like you say, too mushy and narrow maybe. For me I think the problem started after spending a couple of hours on the motorway.
@misterchuck6866Ай бұрын
@@motocrad from another video i saw, it may be that the mushiness makes you come into contact with the actual pan on regular riding over small bumps
@mciao87233 ай бұрын
Hey good video, I have a question for you, how do you connect together with the communication head set? Like cardo, thank you
@motocrad3 ай бұрын
Hi, thank you. In the bluetooth settings on the bike, you can pair a phone and a headset. On the Cardo you can pair it to a phone and a gps/bike. When you put the Cardo into pairing mode, roll the volume roller just one notch, which should allow you to pair the headset to a second device, in this case, the bike.
@bigdaddy4x4ford3 ай бұрын
leave key on and no delay on fuel tank
@bigdaddy4x4ford3 ай бұрын
Aldo helps to push down on the front of the cap
@finners713 ай бұрын
I see the indicators you got are E marked for road use. Looking at the link you provided its hard to tell from the sellers pictures if they are E marked or not. Can you clarify please? thanks
@motocrad3 ай бұрын
Hmm, good question. The listing doesn't seem to mention it, and the markings in the pictures on that listing do look a bit different to mine. You'll need to drop the seller a message to clarify.
@finners713 ай бұрын
@@motocrad yeah I dropped them a message a couple of days ago but not heard back from them yet. Ideally I want the same indicators you have as I like the way they fit to the existing mounts on the bike. I'll keep looking 🙂
@Huge9994 ай бұрын
Im to dumb to install the headlight back on hahahaha
@booger17176 күн бұрын
You are not alone
@cliftonsr4 ай бұрын
I had to use a 1290 Super Adventure R rally seat for my 2022 KTM 1290 Super Adventure R and it gave me more leg room as well as being a lot more soft and comfortable. No more sore tail bone for sure. Awesome video.
@motocrad4 ай бұрын
Thank you. I think the rally seat is the only one I haven't tried 😕
@rosarioroberto58234 ай бұрын
Greetings, As always another brilliant detailed video production 🇺🇸🍾🎉🇺🇸 Keep producing more videos about the CRF
@motocrad4 ай бұрын
Hi and thank you. Next vid on the CRF will probably be fitting the bigger Acerbis fuel tank.
@FradetotheLIMIT4 ай бұрын
just found your channel. I want to get the 1290 R. thanks for your vid!
Hi, yes the oil is pumped through the oil filter first, before passing through the rest of the engine. There is also an oil pressure relieve valve so if the oil pressure get's too high, it is released back into the sump.