Dirt_Dad
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Very nice. I suspect it's out of my price range. Plus, too close to my SAS, and there's no way I'm giving up that one.
The next chapter...KTM Super Adventure S
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4 years and hit this mark today.
Not a lot new to say after 4 years.
Still the most entertaining bike I have ever owned.
Still the most reliable bike I've ever owned. Yes, the stator thing last year did suck.
Still the most low maintenance bike I've ever owned. To be fair, I did nearly all the work on my 4 Teneres. I've had the shop do everything on this bike.
If you forced me to get rid of all but one bike...this one stays. And I really like my other bikes.
Still unthinkable to give-up this one. No bike has ever been such a perfect match to my desires as a rider. I cannot imagine the day I willingly let it go.
4 years, and 40K miles...and I'm still feeling anticipation every time I swing a leg over it.
I wish all of you the same satisfaction in your favorite ride.
Not a lot new to say after 4 years.
Still the most entertaining bike I have ever owned.
Still the most reliable bike I've ever owned. Yes, the stator thing last year did suck.
Still the most low maintenance bike I've ever owned. To be fair, I did nearly all the work on my 4 Teneres. I've had the shop do everything on this bike.
If you forced me to get rid of all but one bike...this one stays. And I really like my other bikes.
Still unthinkable to give-up this one. No bike has ever been such a perfect match to my desires as a rider. I cannot imagine the day I willingly let it go.
4 years, and 40K miles...and I'm still feeling anticipation every time I swing a leg over it.
I wish all of you the same satisfaction in your favorite ride.
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Thats exactly what came into my head.
blitz11
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I was thinking maybe 2 years. Wow! Time (and apparently, the SAS) does fly! I am happy that you're happy. Fun to follow your history.
Donk
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Wicked cool! Keep on keeping on.
Very glad you say that about the 1290 and not the GoldWing. As much as I thought I would buy a 'Wing there is something (besides price!) that holds me back.
I loved my 890 but wanted a better bike for long days on the slab yet there are moments when I wish I had the 890 back.
Very glad you say that about the 1290 and not the GoldWing. As much as I thought I would buy a 'Wing there is something (besides price!) that holds me back.
I loved my 890 but wanted a better bike for long days on the slab yet there are moments when I wish I had the 890 back.
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I could not be happier with all three of my bikes. The 890 does EXACTLY what I wanted. A comfortable, long distance, dirt bike. Did 190 miles the other weekend. Lots of slab, some dirt, some usual mountain switchback steep roads dirt stuff. It's a fantastic bike and I'm very pleased to have it.
The GW is a hoot. Sport mode is an exercise in wrist control. Fast as all get-out, but a terrific commuter with the DCT being the absolute right choice for me in heavy traffic...a daily occurrence. I think I've already done around 6 or 7 K on that since January. A bit hotter than I'd like when the temps are over 97 degrees. I think it was reading 103 degrees when I was talking to CW while he was sneaking around my house on his way home on the MG. You feel the lack of air movement. Overall, I really glad I bought it. It's a great bike.
The SAS...I just don't see any bike that could ever replace it. I'm a lucky guy.
The GW is a hoot. Sport mode is an exercise in wrist control. Fast as all get-out, but a terrific commuter with the DCT being the absolute right choice for me in heavy traffic...a daily occurrence. I think I've already done around 6 or 7 K on that since January. A bit hotter than I'd like when the temps are over 97 degrees. I think it was reading 103 degrees when I was talking to CW while he was sneaking around my house on his way home on the MG. You feel the lack of air movement. Overall, I really glad I bought it. It's a great bike.
The SAS...I just don't see any bike that could ever replace it. I'm a lucky guy.
Donk
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What a great place to be in!
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Great to hear this, DD! I just turned 16k on my 2022 SAS, trouble-free so far and am loving it too. Completed a 5000 mile trip a couple of weeks ago, had a bit of anxiety over a leaking fork seal (fixed with a seal mate) and a random no-crank condition on several mornings (fixed by replacing the defective Tusk LiPo battery), neither of which were a "KTM" problem.
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Well that was a surprise.
In prep for a ride next month, I installed the cases on the SAS and went for a shakedown ride . DM is so accustom to hearing me bitch and moan about how much I hate burdening the SAS with cases and how it messes up the perfect handling of the bike. I expected to do the same again yesterday.
Before the ride, I did crank up the the steering stabilizer to my "cases" setting. I was pleasantly surprised that I was instantly enjoying the ride. The additional weight in the back even made for a front wheel seeking freedom from the pavement more than usual. Something I always welcome.
The more I rode, the more I was surprised at how much I was enjoying the bike is this usually dreaded configuration. Then it dawned on me, I riding it differently. I'm adapting the techniques from the Gold Wing to my SAS. Didn't see that coming, but wow, it really helped.
I've found over the last 9K miles of GW riding, for me to ride with command and authority of that 800+lb bike, I don't just sit back and relax, I'm intentionally shifting my body weight to put the bike exactly where I want it to be. My commutes go from an extended 2 mph riding up to quite high speeds, seemingly always in traffic. Not a lot of lazy riding. I know we all shift our weight, but when the bike get's that much bulk, that fact I'm doing it get noticeable and very intentional. I realized I was doing the same thing on the SAS yesterday. The technique has become second nature to me, and it works.
I've always been an advocate of getting a small bike, riding it until it can't give you enough, then move bigger. This is the first time I can recall where having a big heavy bike taught me a better way to ride a lighter bike. Go figure. Always learning.
...and the steering stabilizer, what a great purchase. Truely money well spent.
In prep for a ride next month, I installed the cases on the SAS and went for a shakedown ride . DM is so accustom to hearing me bitch and moan about how much I hate burdening the SAS with cases and how it messes up the perfect handling of the bike. I expected to do the same again yesterday.
Before the ride, I did crank up the the steering stabilizer to my "cases" setting. I was pleasantly surprised that I was instantly enjoying the ride. The additional weight in the back even made for a front wheel seeking freedom from the pavement more than usual. Something I always welcome.
The more I rode, the more I was surprised at how much I was enjoying the bike is this usually dreaded configuration. Then it dawned on me, I riding it differently. I'm adapting the techniques from the Gold Wing to my SAS. Didn't see that coming, but wow, it really helped.
I've found over the last 9K miles of GW riding, for me to ride with command and authority of that 800+lb bike, I don't just sit back and relax, I'm intentionally shifting my body weight to put the bike exactly where I want it to be. My commutes go from an extended 2 mph riding up to quite high speeds, seemingly always in traffic. Not a lot of lazy riding. I know we all shift our weight, but when the bike get's that much bulk, that fact I'm doing it get noticeable and very intentional. I realized I was doing the same thing on the SAS yesterday. The technique has become second nature to me, and it works.
I've always been an advocate of getting a small bike, riding it until it can't give you enough, then move bigger. This is the first time I can recall where having a big heavy bike taught me a better way to ride a lighter bike. Go figure. Always learning.
...and the steering stabilizer, what a great purchase. Truely money well spent.
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