Build up my race 1290 (Race 1 Oschersleben on page 4)

Tead

2014-01-08 19:48:00 UTC

Hello there, long time no see

Superdan

2014-01-08 20:20:00 UTC

Sweet, did the bike get noise tested at Cartagena? curious to know how loud it is.

Tead

2014-01-08 20:34:00 UTC

With the stock exhaust it's quiet, very quiet. Would guess around 93db

2014_SDR

2014-01-08 21:24:00 UTC

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Colonel_Klinck

2014-01-08 21:25:00 UTC

Sweet dude. Great to see you back on a KTM. I take it you'll be covering the bike in Stompgrip again Keep us updated with how the season prep and racing goes. Good luck!

SDNerd

2014-01-08 23:32:00 UTC

NOW - That's the stuff I want to know about the 1290!

BTW, over here - we call the reverse pattern "GP Shift".

bic_bicknell

2014-01-09 07:59:00 UTC

Good to see you back Tead. Looking forward to hearing some reliable and accurate feedback on the new bike from someone who actually knows how to ride and develop the bike and offer an opinion worth hearing. Good luck in the new season, keep us all posted!

Ducati Pete

2014-01-09 08:37:00 UTC

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Ducati Pete

2014-01-09 08:39:00 UTC

Tead, do you think fitting correct weight springs, so you can achieve the correct sag settings will help the ground clearance issue?

Tead

2014-01-09 10:22:00 UTC

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ktmguy

2014-01-09 10:24:00 UTC

Good to see you back here Tead! Also good to see that someone put the new SD to good use!
Excellent work and go get them for the '14 season, make us proud!

Tead

2014-01-09 10:43:00 UTC

I just remembered a problem with the cooling liquid. At braking it runs up the tube and comes out somewhere, dont know exactly where, bike is on its way back from spain.
Not a single problem, all three battle rider who went on a track day had this problem. Wet shoe and slippery footrest

KTM has to fix this

ktmguy

2014-01-09 10:47:00 UTC

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Jim H

2014-01-09 12:31:00 UTC

Still working on this fuel tank thing & won't deny I've been keeping tabs on KTM08's thread just in case (The 2013 enlargement of the European Union saw Croatia join the European Union as their 28th member state on 1 July 2013 - EU directive & ethanol etc etc.) Sad, I know.

MADDOG53

2014-01-09 22:03:00 UTC

Great pic's,,,,how about video if anyone can sort it you can,,,,,,interesting on hearing how you do out there,,

Tead

2014-01-10 07:44:00 UTC

I will make one in february in cartagena

Linga

2014-01-11 19:03:00 UTC

A mate of mine posted this up...

sexparty

2014-02-03 03:11:00 UTC

Blacked out headlight looks rad. Might do that to mine.

Tead

2014-03-05 20:17:00 UTC

Newwwwws

my Dad:

my brother:
maximale Schräglage, Kupplungsdeckel schleift

little drifting

Colonel_Klinck

2014-03-05 20:37:00 UTC

Nice dude I see the monkey hanging off is slowly coming back. How are you liking the bike compared to the 990? Looks like you still have the CAT attached, no plans to remove it for a different system?

Tead

2014-03-05 20:52:00 UTC

The CAT?

One of the biggest problems with the 1290 is the "pussy street mode" crap. You dont get the full power. Next week we will install the akra full exhaust system, I pray to god it will help to get rid of the power problem, I can barely pass a 600 with a skilled driver

ebags

2014-03-05 21:21:00 UTC

Wonderful pictures, than you!

Where did you get the mesh for your radiator guard? I've been looking for exactly that but haven't been able to find any.

BassAgent

2014-03-05 22:04:00 UTC

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ebags

2014-03-05 22:19:00 UTC

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Davo-Singapore

2014-03-06 02:52:00 UTC

Its a great pleasure to hear how you are racing this beast Tead. Looking forward to lots of updates of your progress and mods. Good luck.

Has anyone heard from GoGo recently? Wondering if he's considering a switch to the 1290...

Tead

2014-03-06 05:57:00 UTC

And the upload has finished https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ufvcfcU3rPQ

Davo-Singapore

2014-03-06 08:48:00 UTC

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Tead

2014-03-06 08:53:00 UTC

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Superdan

2014-03-06 09:53:00 UTC

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SDNerd

2014-03-06 10:13:00 UTC

Nope never been to Aragon with the 990, only with the R6
The laptimes with the 1290 arent fast enough, 2.03 was planned, but the wind was terrible
With the 990 I would say 2.06 is possible, too.
But the long straight is a pain in the ass

Tead

2014-03-06 10:23:00 UTC

Thanks, that's really interesting. From what I've read about the 1290 I'd have expected it to be significantly faster than a 600. No doubt you'll be quicker after some more development work. I suspect for those of us who aren't racing but just enjoying a track day, the old 990 is just as much fun, perhaps because it probably offers a more raw albeit old fashioned experience. Good luck with your season

SDNerd

2014-03-06 10:52:00 UTC

Man that engine sounds lazy (albeit no doubt rapid), nice bit of footage Tead.

Ducati Pete

2014-03-06 19:25:00 UTC

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Tead

2014-03-06 20:43:00 UTC

I hope the sound gets better with the akra system
I dont use the TC or the ABS, I dont think its necessary when it is dry

Colonel_Klinck

2014-03-06 20:59:00 UTC

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ktmguy

2014-03-06 21:17:00 UTC

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aracheon

2014-03-06 21:24:00 UTC

So you're certain Belfast was lying about the ABS?

SDNerd

2014-03-06 21:27:00 UTC

I crashed with my S1000RR last year, 220kph and suddenly, no brake. Wonderful feeling
ABS was deactivated, but not deinstalled out of the bike

SDNerd

2014-03-06 21:53:00 UTC

Good to see they have solved the camera shake issues from the 990... oh wait

I'm sure it will sound a completely different beast once the akra is fitted. Guess you and any other guys racing the 1290 are going to run into and have to solve a few issues with this brand new bike along the way. Really looking forward to seeing you get it really Ready to Race and out there on the grid.

MrZ32

2014-03-07 00:45:00 UTC

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ebags

2014-03-07 02:27:00 UTC

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shadowman

2014-03-07 02:44:00 UTC

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Tead

2014-03-07 02:48:00 UTC

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The Gin Reaper

2014-03-07 06:10:00 UTC

The thing I really want fixed is the throttle response sorted. . Such a lame response curve.

And what a choked up motor. .. euro 5? Emissions can go get screwed.

And the lack of adjusters on the forks. .. wtf.

Ok, my suspension is far from stock... So I understand that stock suspension is crap but no adjustment at all for a 25k bike. .. really?

WhiteSoul

2014-03-07 06:32:00 UTC

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MrZ32

2014-04-15 11:00:00 UTC

Really? The 990's are quicker on the track? I don't see how it's possible? How could ktm get it wrong?

Tead

2014-04-16 19:28:00 UTC

Well to be fair - the 1290 isnt build to race. Neither is the 990 BUT: we have a lot of experience with the 990, back in 2008 it was a lot slower compared to 2013

Tead

2014-05-03 06:23:00 UTC

First race, first podium, but only second

Colonel_Klinck

2014-05-03 06:58:00 UTC

Nice set of pics dude And congrats to you and your bro. Interesting that a 990 got 4th. What was the track like? Was it really suited to the 1290 compared to 990? What were your lap times like compared to the 990?

Ducati Pete

2014-05-03 10:19:00 UTC

Outstanding pictures!
Thanks for posting and please keep going.

Good to see Dad finished in 24th place!

Superdan

2014-05-03 16:11:00 UTC

Why can we not have a naked series as good here

Tead

2014-05-03 20:03:00 UTC

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Tead

2014-05-12 16:34:00 UTC

Schleiz is over, but no time yet to write anything
just a small information )

WhiteSoul

2014-05-12 19:18:00 UTC

can't wait to see results and photos

Tead

2014-05-12 20:21:00 UTC

No photos yet, Im afraid https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YVkYLr0Mk0M

WhiteSoul

2014-05-13 07:26:00 UTC

Why are you so far on the grid ? It's strange to see the huge differences of level between you and the other guys...

Tead

2014-05-13 07:51:00 UTC

I couldnt drive in the time practise, had to work, no holiday
But It was possible to start from the back of the grid, 31th position
In the end I finished 3rd.
Second race was rainy, still a 5th place so it was a good weekend
Im in second position in the championship with 47 points behind my brother who leads with 54

WhiteSoul

2014-05-13 08:03:00 UTC

Oh OK, I understand then...
Well, this is even more impressive to finish 3rd from the back of the grid...
Congratulations

aracheon

2014-05-14 11:58:00 UTC

All those SuperDukes in one place... *drool*

That was a fun video to watch, Tead. Reminded me of my roadracing days. There's something oddly satisfying about picking off the grid like that.

Colonel_Klinck

2014-05-14 19:06:00 UTC

Sounds soooo much better with the full system on it How are you finding the built in "slipper" clutch? Still riding with the TC?

Tead

2014-05-14 19:31:00 UTC

Still? Never drove with the tc, I tried it in the rain but it didnt work for me

SDNerd

2014-05-14 23:08:00 UTC

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Tead

2014-05-17 07:10:00 UTC

Small rain balls production presents: the rain race https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JRY_VUUnLYg

Tead

2014-05-18 03:47:00 UTC

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Superdan

2014-06-16 11:10:00 UTC

5. and 6. race took place in Assen this weekend

First Race online
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IXjz0dh1fqo

Have fun!

Two very very very nice races, first race finished together with my brother 36 seconds ahead of place 3 and 4

Colonel_Klinck

2014-06-17 20:27:00 UTC

looks like a lot of fun, what work improvements have you made on the suspension

ktmguy

2014-06-17 21:10:00 UTC

The bike sounds like an angry cow

Tead

2014-06-17 22:25:00 UTC

Nice race dude! Looks like you and your bro were having a good scrap out there. You both need to bring them to Cadwell Park one year for Crashfest. I think you will love The Mountain.

ktm08

2014-06-18 14:51:00 UTC

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Tead

2014-06-18 16:16:00 UTC

Selfmade

ktm08

2014-06-18 17:29:00 UTC

Thanks!

Tead

2014-06-27 05:13:00 UTC

Race 2 Assen!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DVToCsqwdrc

By the way: with the 1290 and conti tyres my fastest lap is just 0.2 seconds slower compared to my IDM racebike R6 with pirellis

ktmguy

2014-06-27 08:30:00 UTC

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Tead

2014-06-28 16:50:00 UTC

Holeshot?
But yes the green one is my brother https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set ... 699&type=1

a few more pics

ktmguy

2014-06-29 07:55:00 UTC

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Tead

2014-08-06 15:59:00 UTC

Finally the next race

ebags

2014-08-07 07:16:00 UTC

What is this air bag looking vest I see in the pictures? Looks great for safety.

Tead

2014-08-07 07:28:00 UTC

Is your brother okay? Any pics of the crashed 1290's ? Good to see how they fair after a crash and everyone love a bit of crash porn.

Awesome photo btw!

big_sur

2014-08-07 15:22:00 UTC

aracheon

2014-08-07 16:08:00 UTC

Damn, that sucks man. I guess you have some spare parts for the next one.

big_sur

2014-08-07 16:29:00 UTC

Ohhhhhhhhhh shit.

Tead

2014-08-07 18:07:00 UTC

on a side note, what kind of stand is that? can you pick the bike up with it?

Tead

2014-08-07 19:21:00 UTC

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ktmguy

2014-08-07 20:04:00 UTC

Yes it's a Bursig stand

Still my first one on my bike, Im using it since 2009
You can change the adapter plate and use it on every bike

Video is uploading

Tead

2014-08-07 20:21:00 UTC

Race 1 online

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=96fDX8agfZc

There is no race 2, I crashed in the first lap damn rain

Tead

2014-08-07 22:58:00 UTC

You brother OK?

Not as strong build as the 990 then, frame is totally wrecked!

Tead

2014-08-08 01:09:00 UTC

We didn't see the wreck. Looks like it tumbled end over end. That would do that type of damage.

Jody

2014-08-08 04:40:00 UTC

My brother is okay, just a big right foot, but nothing broken. Had luck this time

Max78

2015-02-03 00:07:00 UTC

Good Start ! Bad Ending !

ktmguy

2015-02-03 00:15:00 UTC

Was a bit of an aggressive move from the other guy wasn't it?
I know you have to watch out but when you turning in on the brakes like that there is nowhere to go!

Aphex

2015-02-03 01:55:00 UTC

What a shit head.

bauer

2015-04-19 20:19:00 UTC

Loved every race vid Tead, congrats!! And to be able to race a season in family? Unbelievable lucky bros the two of you!!

Got a question, you said you have the bursig stand prior to the 1290r, so you had to buy the adapting plate alone, right? Did you needed any other supplementory pieces or just the plate? Thanks!

PD: Do you have a close view pic to see how it fits to the bike?

Colonel_Klinck

2015-04-19 21:39:00 UTC

Great vid dude! So have you got it handling how you want now? Seemed to be living with sports bikes until that guy put that harsh move on you. Better luck for the next round!