This is a very good video. Thank you. One word of caution for anyone watching this for guidance on 1290 (from 2018 onwards). Do not flax the plastic (as shown in the video) to get it out of the way to remove the tank. It is no longer like that shown and it WILL break.
I recently purchased a new 2020 1290 SAR. I went to install a set of heated grips and couldn't reach the plug-in. The only way I could get to it was to take the tank off. I couldn't have done it without this video. Thank you for posting it!
Thank you very much for the video, it looks very clear. but I want to ask a question. do I have to remove the tank to change the clutch cable? or is there an easier way? Thanks a lot from Barcelona,
@@RottweilerPerformance Thank you very much for your quick response. I figured I had to remove it. I had a small leak and I tried to repair it, but it has not been possible. So I cut it off, and bought a new one. Now I will have to disassemble the tank to install the new one. It doesn't look very difficult but I have little experience . Best regards from Barcelona and thanks again.
Shame KTM chose to design it like this. Having to remove the tank to clean/change the airfilter is a dumb idea but the bikes amazing, so I'll forgive it
Hi. Do you know if cover fuel tank from 1190 Adventure fits to R version? Because mine is broken and I need that part and have a oportunity to buy it for 30% price of new one from KTM dealer, all I would have to do is just to paint to white colour. If You know maybe this I would be very greatful for your answer. Greetings!
Thanks for the great video. Does the R model have a point where the tank mounts to the crash bars as well? I feel like there was something on the bottom.
Thank you. I did my Rottweiler intake on the 1090 over the weekend. My tank on the 1090 has a bolt on either side where it attaches to the crash bars. It is strange because the nut/ fitting actually slides down to connect when you screw the bolt into it from below.
I think the rubber bumpers are just stuck in the slots where the fuel tank rests on them. They have bolts to hold them to the crash bars, but they should slide out of the slot on the tank and not have to be unbolted. We have never seen the fuel tank where it bolts to the crash bars.
You'll probably need to take some things apart to get to the cable that releases the seat. Not sure what model you have, but anything is possible with tools and a blow torch.
@@RottweilerPerformance thanks, asking because a Friend's bike was stolen and the police found it, but without keys, and to make a copy we need to get to the ecu that is also under the tank
Excellent video! I've watched more than a few on doing this, and this is by far the best. Thank you!
Love to hear that! This one is a few years old, but has helped over 75,000 people so hey, glad it helped! Cheers!
You covered everything, very easy to follow, thanks. And let's all thank KTM for making getting to the air filter an all day job.
Agreed, dumbest design ever
This is a very good video. Thank you. One word of caution for anyone watching this for guidance on 1290 (from 2018 onwards). Do not flax the plastic (as shown in the video) to get it out of the way to remove the tank. It is no longer like that shown and it WILL break.
You are absolutely correct. The newer 1290 inner fairings are much more brittle than the older ones so be cautious how the tank comes in and out.
Can confirm 2017 model has the same problem. I found out the hard way 😊
I recently purchased a new 2020 1290 SAR. I went to install a set of heated grips and couldn't reach the plug-in. The only way I could get to it was to take the tank off. I couldn't have done it without this video. Thank you for posting it!
Glad it helped!! We love comments like these. That's what drives us to do more!
Fantastic video, this is why I love TH-cam. Thanks for making this for us D.I.Y. types - saves us time.
Thanks for the video. Very helpful when working on my 1190R for the first time 👍
Thank you very much for the video, it looks very clear. but I want to ask a question. do I have to remove the tank to change the clutch cable? or is there an easier way? Thanks a lot from Barcelona,
You will. That cable travels through the frame system and fishing it through with the fuel tank on is not particularly possible.
@@RottweilerPerformance Thank you very much for your quick response. I figured I had to remove it.
I had a small leak and I tried to repair it, but it has not been possible. So I cut it off, and bought a new one. Now I will have to disassemble the tank to install the new one. It doesn't look very difficult but I have little experience . Best regards from Barcelona and thanks again.
great clear video
Greets from Belgium
Hi do you have to bless the fuel pump after reinstalling the tank? Thank you
Yes, you'll need to do 5 Hail Mary's and give up chocolate for a month.
@@RottweilerPerformance lol, yall are a bunch of smartasses. I love it!
perfect video
Thank you Maximus! Hope it helped.
Well done!
Shame KTM chose to design it like this. Having to remove the tank to clean/change the airfilter is a dumb idea but the bikes amazing, so I'll forgive it
Hi, is this the same "way to go"! on the 1290 SA T 2017
Hi. Do you know if cover fuel tank from 1190 Adventure fits to R version? Because mine is broken and I need that part and have a oportunity to buy it for 30% price of new one from KTM dealer, all I would have to do is just to paint to white colour. If You know maybe this I would be very greatful for your answer. Greetings!
well done- good video
great video! Thx from Germany!
Thank you very much..
Is this tank made out of plastic?!
Thanks for the great video. Does the R model have a point where the tank mounts to the crash bars as well? I feel like there was something on the bottom.
No, they just sit on a rubber bumper. There is no attachment to ot other than sitting on it.
Thank you. I did my Rottweiler intake on the 1090 over the weekend. My tank on the 1090 has a bolt on either side where it attaches to the crash bars. It is strange because the nut/ fitting actually slides down to connect when you screw the bolt into it from below.
I think the rubber bumpers are just stuck in the slots where the fuel tank rests on them. They have bolts to hold them to the crash bars, but they should slide out of the slot on the tank and not have to be unbolted. We have never seen the fuel tank where it bolts to the crash bars.
Great video. Good tips.
Thank You!
You got it! Hope it helped!
Big thanks.. 😊
someone knows how i can do this job, but without the key to open the seat?
You'll probably need to take some things apart to get to the cable that releases the seat. Not sure what model you have, but anything is possible with tools and a blow torch.
@@RottweilerPerformance thanks, asking because a Friend's bike was stolen and the police found it, but without keys, and to make a copy we need to get to the ecu that is also under the tank
@@cristianvargassoto5063 What make, model and year?
Good video, thanks!
I just need to put sum gas into it
Guys !! Please ! There is not a one video for remove a fuel tank on 1290 SUPERDUKE GT !!! On GT ! What happened ?… 😔
We'll look into that as we ramp back up on the how to videos!
@@RottweilerPerformance Great thanks ! Can’t be wait for this ✌🏼
God video blah blah blah . But no substitute for instructions which DON'T come with the product.