Couldn't agree more! Is it your only bike? I'd ridden mostly cruisers before this, and having a different style has got me wanting to try more and more.
@@thatoneguymoto It is currently my only motorcycle, but I have ridden multiple different ones over the past 16 years, Honda 600 F4i, Super Blackbird 1100xx, Suzuki Hayabusa, Harley Davidson Sportster, Road glide, but the KTM Super Duke R is still my my number 1 for a blend of overall performance and comfort. Have a blessed day T.O.G.
I think chain adjustment is way easier then my other bikes. No axle to break loose, no aligning, has marks to show you exactly how tight your chain should be. I love my KTM SDR
Good point. With an axle those markings are usually not that accurate so you never really know if you got it right. The single sided swingarm unless it is bent is going to be straight all the time keeping your wheels in alignment (one less thing to worry about that can cause a high speed wobble).
Thanks for the video! I just bought a 2014 superduke last weekend and I’m totally in love! I’m coming off an 03 R1 and a 2015 FZ09 but the torque this bike puts down is on another level! Going to check and clean the chain this week so thanks a lot!
I rode the FZ09 and really liked it, but the Super Duke has hands-down been my favorite motorcycle that I've owned. Thanks for watching and ride safe! ✌🏽
Thanks for uploading this I got a 2015 down here in Australia and my local dealer just shut down so there's no more KTM shops within 3 hours. I'll be doing all this next time i service it. I'm thinking of breaking the chain and installing a gold one. Keep uploading bro it's good.
Thank you! Just bought a 2014 SDR and it needs a lot of maintenance before I can take it out. On the list is the chain, because it is WAY too tight. Also want to check/adjust valves (guessing it will be too tight on the intakes since it's hard to start cold) Wish someone had a really good tutorial on that.... Brake pads are nil. Coolant needs to change, and oil. Only 15,000 on it but so much to do!
Danger you should def clean both sides of rear disc with brake cleaner after you have cleaned and lubed the chain There will no doubt be some level of contamination after cleaning and lubing 👏👏👏👍
I truly believe that it is one of the BEST motorcycles ever created, I've had my 2015 Super Duke R ( Orange ) for 3 years and I ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT!!!
Couldn't agree more! Is it your only bike? I'd ridden mostly cruisers before this, and having a different style has got me wanting to try more and more.
@@thatoneguymoto It is currently my only motorcycle, but I have ridden multiple different ones over the past 16 years, Honda 600 F4i, Super Blackbird 1100xx, Suzuki Hayabusa, Harley Davidson Sportster, Road glide, but the KTM Super Duke R is still my my number 1 for a blend of overall performance and comfort.
Have a blessed day T.O.G.
I think chain adjustment is way easier then my other bikes. No axle to break loose, no aligning, has marks to show you exactly how tight your chain should be. I love my KTM SDR
Appreciate the feedback. Love mine, too! ✌🏽
Good point. With an axle those markings are usually not that accurate so you never really know if you got it right. The single sided swingarm unless it is bent is going to be straight all the time keeping your wheels in alignment (one less thing to worry about that can cause a high speed wobble).
May i need to buy the special tool you take for chain tension?Or any advise whiout this tool. Thanks
Thanks for the video! I just bought a 2014 superduke last weekend and I’m totally in love! I’m coming off an 03 R1 and a 2015 FZ09 but the torque this bike puts down is on another level! Going to check and clean the chain this week so thanks a lot!
I rode the FZ09 and really liked it, but the Super Duke has hands-down been my favorite motorcycle that I've owned. Thanks for watching and ride safe! ✌🏽
Excellent! One of the most important maintenance procedures you can do for our bike!
Absolutely! And, so straight forward. Is the process similar on your Honda?
@@thatoneguymoto Almost identical with the exception being the swing arm bolts - the Honda has two smaller bolts that get torqued to about 20lbs each.
I am the same way.I had Harley/Honda/Ducati. This by far the best handling and easy bike to ride.
Thanks for uploading this I got a 2015 down here in Australia and my local dealer just shut down so there's no more KTM shops within 3 hours. I'll be doing all this next time i service it. I'm thinking of breaking the chain and installing a gold one. Keep uploading bro it's good.
You're welcome! The gold chain sounds rad! Take care and ride safe! ✌🏽
wd40 is a really good cheap chain cleaner. then use a chain lube after
Thanks a lot for the chain maintenance Eric great video
You got it! Take care. ✌🏽
also my 5th bike , coming from Ducati and Yamaha and some early KTMs and is my best like you said ... great video
Thank you! FZ-09 and the 790/890 Duke were other bikes I was considering, but I have no regrets that I went with the 1290 SDR ✌🏽
is that hook wrench specific to THIS bike, or is it a 'general' hook wrench? I am not familiar with the tool
I bought it specifically for my model on KTMtwins.com, but I'm not sure if you could use it for other bikes
Thank you!
Just bought a 2014 SDR and it needs a lot of maintenance before I can take it out.
On the list is the chain, because it is WAY too tight.
Also want to check/adjust valves (guessing it will be too tight on the intakes since it's hard to start cold)
Wish someone had a really good tutorial on that....
Brake pads are nil.
Coolant needs to change, and oil.
Only 15,000 on it but so much to do!
Enjoy your SDR. Still love mine after 4+ years
Nice walkthrough! Are you pretty happy with the chain lube you use? Trying to find a good one that doesn't fling everywhere.
Thank you! So far, so good. It's not bad, though I don't have anything to judge it against, as this is my first bike that I've done this on.
Great video...can you tell me where you got the c spanner...it doesn't look like standard?
Thank you! I got mine on Amazon. I just put a link in the description.
Great Video!!!!!!! I own a 2021 1290SDR an I think the chain maintenance will be the same. Greetings from germany.
Thank you! The SDR has been my favorite bike I've owned. ✌🏽
Thank you for the video, I'm expecting the arrival of a 2021 KTM SDR, brand new. This helps a lot when the time comes to clean the chain.
All right! the SDR is such a great bike. Still loving mine after 3+ years.
Danger you should def clean both sides of rear disc with brake cleaner after you have cleaned and lubed the chain
There will no doubt be some level of contamination after cleaning and lubing 👏👏👏👍
Appreciate the advice!
Im trying to replace my sprockets but the front sprocket is hitting the inside of the frame and I cant remove it. Any ideas?
You are an inspiration man!
Why, thank you. 🤓👍
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What type of stand is that?
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thanks for the tuto ;)
You got it! 👍🏽
Merci 👍
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