These seem to be gaining popularity around here :)
I'm hoping to do the TSDAT ride and there are a couple things I want to address before then.
The airbox is probably the biggest and most widely discussed flaw on these bikes - they can leak and it can toast motors.
The three fixes I've seen are the Uni filter kit, the powercell in the airbox pod filters, and the Rotweiler intake. I've also read that for 2015 a stiffening rib was added somewhere to the airbox and the problem is better, but not entirely fixed.
I'm going to purchase a Powercell setup shortly.
Skid plates are expensive !!! for this bike. I got a pretty good deal on a Altrider one. Amazon had them listed for $407, but they showed one "used" one for $258. I clicked on it and it said "in packaging, but packaging damaged" and it was shipped by an Amazon fulfillment center. So I figured it wasn't really used, but just had damaged packaging. Sure enough, it's brand new.
Next up is tires... Not sure where to go with this. I'm thinking something like a 908 in the front and maybe a big block something in the back, not a true knobby because I don't think a knobby has a prayer on the back of this bike. Fletch, anyone? Any thoughts?
I went with the uni just because it was all that was available at the time. I like the powercell, but what happens to the crankcase vent? I do quite a big of highway so I liked the K60's but think I might try the E-07's? I went with the big dog skid plate because I liked it on the 990, but didn't look at many others so?
We should probably discuss this over a beer sometime?
My 1190 came stock with TK-80's front and back. It does not feel like knobbies going down the road. First impression was that it is very streetable. Minimal time on dirt/gravel, but it seemed like the tires were able to take the power to the dirt, even with the high pressure they run at. Also, as hard as I pushed it, minimal wear (200 plus miles). I tried and tried to get the newness to wear off and couldn't. So far so good, but, time will tell.
Mine came with continental trail attack 2's. Had a flat the first two times I took it off road so I got rid of them. Maybe I'll try the TK's
I think I'm going to go with a TKC70 in the rear and a TKC80 in the front. Have read pretty good things about that combo, and I liked the Scorpion rear TKC80 front combo on my 950.
Chickenhauler had Karoos on his 690 and said they absolutely sucked....................... The 690 is a tire eater too.
I'm going to try the Motoz Tractionator Adventures. With a name like that, they have to be good.
https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/p/742/61715/Motoz-Tractionator-Adventure-Rear-Motorcycle-Tire?term=motoz
https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/p/742/61714/Motoz-Tractionator-Adventure-Front-Motorcycle-Tire?term=motoz
I went ahead with the Uni setup for the air filter too. I like the powercell, but can't see enough advantage to justify $300 vs $80.
They look great. I am going to try the new Anakee Wild on my 1200GS once I wear out the tkc 80s. Your planning on the trans SD ride, right ?
Yeah thats my plan. I'm not 100% sure it will work out yet.
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Quote from: Hank on April 15, 2016, 07:12:18 PM
I'm going to try the Motoz Tractionator Adventures. With a name like that, they have to be good.
https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/p/742/61715/Motoz-Tractionator-Adventure-Rear-Motorcycle-Tire?term=motoz
https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/p/742/61714/Motoz-Tractionator-Adventure-Front-Motorcycle-Tire?term=motoz
That looks like a good tire........ I think it is fairly new. Interested to hear your review when you get going on them.
My local Suzuki dealer said he can become a dealer if he orders 4.. so does anyone want a pair? I think we'll get a 5% discount of those RMATV prices.
Was just looking at reviews on the Anakee Wild today. Sounds interesting I may look into those for the KLR (can I say KLR on this thread?)
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Last I checked the anakee wild does not come in 21". I think I'm going to try Mira's e-07's?
Anyone had experience with them?
No 21. Thats a bummer.
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What do you know, a tire I've never heard of! I'm all for tractor tires...
I have read there are more sizes coming out this summer. I'm sure they just get a couple of the most popular sizes first to test market share @ lower production costs.
I'm thinking about de-catting my exhaust. Maybe not right away, but probably next winter. Anyone else done it or thinking about it?
The advantage is less heat. No thermonuclear reactor next to your right ankle.
Did a fair amount of reading on it and it sounds like the efi can adapt to a de-cat and a slip on without the addition of a power commander. I'm up the air on a slip on. I don't want a lot of noise, but the stock muffler does sound a bit scooterish.
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I removed the cat. Less heat is the only difference I've noticed.
Did you cut / weld the pipe, or just gouge it out from the end?
Knocked it out, took about an hour?
I've been thinking I'd cut it out and clamp or weld in a cheater pipe so its reversible, but that's quite a bit of extra work.
Do you have a slip on?
No, still stock if I can Find a slip on that is quiet I would. Stock is heavy but all the art market stuff is pretty loud. Noise annoys me anymore for some reason?
Quote from: Fletch on June 06, 2016, 11:15:02 AM
Noise annoys me anymore for some reason?
That's good, it a sign of maturity!
Me, mature? That's a crazy thought.
Noise fatigues me
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Issue 16 of Enduro 21 has a great article on the 1190 on page 49. 8)
https://issuu.com/enduro21.com/docs/enduro_illustrated_16
I was sitting at a stop light yesterday and I thought I lost a rod bearing. All the sudden I could hear a really nasty rattle. Turns out there was a Harley 2 cars behind me.
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WHAT?? I can't hear ya over the potato potato
Those pipes were saving lives, including yours.........no gratitude.
Dropped the 1190 off for its first service. Had to go to Rice (KTM Dealer), to keep the warranty up. Not my first choice but oh well!
Let the Farkling begin!!!!!!!
Any of you 1190 guys going to the KTM Adv rally next weekend? Ill be there just put some new rubber on the rear of mmy 1190 for the rally. Im running the dunlop rally raid 908 tubeless.
I had tickets bought but had to cancel and get a refund. I'll be spending the following week in beautiful Atlanta which I'm sure makes everyone really jealous. I know I can't wait!
Yes I'm completely kidding. Atlanta sucks. Especially in August.
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I will be there.
I'm going, but bringing the 690...........
I'm going.....it will be the Beta or the Tiger.....will you still talk to me, or will I be truly Lonesome?
Dave is in for a shunnin'
there are standards that need to be upheld at these things Dave...
Looking forward to seeing some familar faces there! Just got my new nobbie on and ready for the rally!
Thats a fine looking tire, what is it?
Answered my own question. Dunlop 908
Issue 16 of Rustsports.com on page 23 says the KTM 1190 and the 1050 have been discontinued for 2017.