wallycycle
2014-10-14 10:42:00 UTC
Highly recommend taking the tour when in Austria. Easy to set up via email.
PS: Curious observation : First thing that occurred after a 1290R was rolled out of the final dyno run was one guy tilted the bike up on its side stand elevating the rear wheel while the test rider grabbed the wheel and gave it a good shake. SOP from day one or a response? Or maybe just because it was an orange one!
ktmguy
2014-10-14 11:02:00 UTC
In regards to testing the rear wheel.
If they (KTM) would have listened to anyone having the problem they would have know that there is no need to lift the bike. The play is more apparent with the wheel on the ground.
If KTM is aware of the problem why are there still bikes appearing at the dealers with play?
If KTM is aware of the problem why are there still replacement hub assemblies-axles arriving at the dealers that are faulty?
Edit: Sorry got bitching again... just pisses me off that they don't fix it properly.
Hope you had a great ride and Austria has some magic roads that suit the SD!
ferret990
2014-10-14 12:17:00 UTC
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wallycycle
2014-10-14 16:28:00 UTC
My wife's bike also has a slight bit of play. She brought up the issue with the tour guide who had been with the company for well over 30 years. He personally wasn't aware as he is retired but he did ask in the technical department. In a very indirect way, he communicated to us that the company is aware of the issue and is working on a solution. Without entering the debate as I have far to little knowledge on the subject, I am confident that KTM will ultimately do what is correct as it's a first class operation. I can only imagine that there are an absolute myriad of issues that need to be resolved, especially considering the vast number of different regulatory entities that need be satisfied before a world wide proactive solution is decided on. Until that time, my wife has officially registered the issue with her dealer and until the solution if any is required, is decided on, she will continue to ride the shit out of the bike. She has been the fortunate owner of many bikes over the years. And I have had to listen to her whine and complain about this and that. This is the first bike that I have heard nothing but praise. Which for me speaks volumes and "almost " makes me want to divorce the SDR. I said almost.
jmann
2014-10-14 18:26:00 UTC
Would you be so good as to post the actual email address in case others wish to do the same.
Just to clarify, I think you are saying that R&D has a third of the technical staff rather than 1-3 people. The reason I ask is that years ago I spent a morning with a startup called Borland International in Scotts Valley USA. At the time I was a little surprised when I was introduced the guy that looked after their spreadsheet product. When I say the guy, I mean THE guy - he was it!
What was the process for setting the valve clearances? Measure the overall and shove in or machine a shim to fit?
Stupid Luke
2014-10-14 19:36:00 UTC
SDNerd
2014-10-14 21:57:00 UTC
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Crotchrockety
2014-10-14 22:13:00 UTC
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SDNerd
2014-10-14 22:16:00 UTC
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jmann
2014-10-14 22:39:00 UTC
Indeed, when I pull up at biker hangouts on the 1290 things look quite bright. Then when I take off the helmet I seem to detect a certain lack of interest in the incumbent
SDNerd
2014-10-14 23:12:00 UTC
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ktmguy
2014-10-15 01:00:00 UTC
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wallycycle
2014-10-15 01:35:00 UTC
fatbob
2014-10-15 11:52:00 UTC
scamb66
2014-10-16 08:42:00 UTC
ktmguy
2014-10-16 15:46:00 UTC
A factory tour would be interesting
ferret990
2014-10-16 20:29:00 UTC
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