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    KTM 1290 Super Adventure.

    I wonder if that could be translated to "Frame too soft?" Maybe in an attempt to keep weight down? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    KTM 1290 Super Adventure.

    Just in case anybody cares. My KTM 1290 SA is back in the shop again. Today makes two weeks. It was in for two weeks, then I had it for two weeks, and now it's back in. The dealer has a 2014 S10 with less than 700 miles. I'm seriously considering paying my stupid tax and trading back to...
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    KTM 1290 Super Adventure.

    I think the 1290 has a pretty good reputation so far. I like the ergo's too. After this past weekend though, I'm thinking it's not ready for the weight I'm going to be throwing at it. Little concerning. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    KTM 1290 Super Adventure.

    This is not a two up touring bike. The wife and I took our first over nighter. It was a little cramped but we got everything we needed packed. Putting the load preset on two with bags and stiffening the suspension, the bike still floated around. My Tenere was much more stable loaded up...
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    4 months with the new Ducati Multistrada Enduro

    +1 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    KTM 1290 Super Adventure.

    KTM 1290 Super Adventure. I finally got this thing onto a gravel road. It was slow going with my wife on the back. I loaded up the suspension for two up, off-road and off-road mapping. It was a handful but I was smiles the whole time. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    KTM 1290 Super Adventure.

    That is correct. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    KTM 1290 Super Adventure.

    Last night I was leaving a vintage bike night at a British pub. With one pint in my tank I decided to display the power of my new KTM to the 03 Softtail next to me at the red light. With my wife riding along I performed my first "Two up / Unintentional Wheelie". Pretty exciting. And it...
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    KTM 1290 Super Adventure.

    New stuff going on. Top Box, radiator grill and skid plate. All KTM stuff. Just did the 600 mile break-in service. Finally got to open this bad boy up a little. It's a beast. Very refined but seemingly unlimited power. Traction control light is getting a workout. I'm trying to get...
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    KTM 1290 Super Adventure.

    No doubt. 10 times the dealers, half the price , three times the off road capability and it's a Honda. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    KTM 1290 Super Adventure.

    KTM 1290 Super Adventure. Bug....Roger that. I've already figured rear tires into the budget. Lol Donk.......Good To be back! Keep in mind I've got 150 miles, street only, quarter throttle max. Break-ins are a pain. So far, it feels very nimble. I'm thinking it will be just fine in the...
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    KTM 1290 Super Adventure.

    Neil, great to hear from you. You don't know how close I came to terminal responsibility. Gina had a moment of weakness...... And we'll here I am with a new bike. Life is good. I look forward to riding with you soon. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    KTM 1290 Super Adventure.

    For sure. I'm glad to see you're still kicking. Once I get this thing set up we need to hit the dirt again. Maybe the big event in Utah? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    KTM 1290 Super Adventure.

    Keep in front of TwoLukes???? Obviously you've never ridden with him lol. That guy is crazy. I thought he was going to kill me coming back from Ouray. Good times. Good to be an adventure rider again. Even if I've still got street tires on this beast. I guess I'll be calling Tabasco for...
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    KTM 1290 Super Adventure.

    After being away for 14 months, without my beloved Tenere I really felt the urge to get back into the adventure riding world. My fix for this craving was the KTM 1290 Super Adventure. I picked it up the Wednesday before Christmas. With the recent cold weather and a full schedule, I've only...
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