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by SpikyPit
Tue Nov 01, 2016 9:28 pm
Forum: New Trixters?
Topic: Potential 1200s coming from a supermoto
Replies: 21
Views: 21270

I see so it's probably wise to maintain the final drive every year. Still better than having to regrease a chain every time it rains though. Is it this false 'lifetime' notion that's caused what seems like a lot of final drive failures? Or have I been misinformed there? I've owned two lc8 KTMs, one ...
by SpikyPit
Tue Nov 01, 2016 7:20 pm
Forum: New Trixters?
Topic: Potential 1200s coming from a supermoto
Replies: 21
Views: 21270

I see so it's probably wise to maintain the final drive every year. Still better than having to regrease a chain every time it rains though. Is it this false 'lifetime' notion that's caused what seems like a lot of final drive failures? Or have I been misinformed there? I've owned two lc8 KTMs, one ...
by SpikyPit
Mon Oct 31, 2016 10:04 pm
Forum: New Trixters?
Topic: Potential 1200s coming from a supermoto
Replies: 21
Views: 21270

Hello,

The motorcycle for sale on the forum from nicholsonj2252 has the Corbin seat on it which I also have. They tend to shape to you over time and then become very comfortable over distances. I personally wouldn't go back to a stock seat but it will take time to mould to your derrière.

Also ...
by SpikyPit
Mon Oct 31, 2016 9:59 pm
Forum: New Trixters?
Topic: Potential 1200s coming from a supermoto
Replies: 21
Views: 21270

roadburner wrote:Saw this one today. that's a serious bike for the money. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/172277433757
Yeah I saw that one. Quite high mileage though isn't it? And I'm looking for one with an aftermarket exhaust ideally. I like noise
by SpikyPit
Mon Oct 31, 2016 9:57 pm
Forum: New Trixters?
Topic: Potential 1200s coming from a supermoto
Replies: 21
Views: 21270

Re: Potential 1200s coming from a supermoto

Mitch1100 wrote:
Herb wrote:
SpikyPit wrote:......... and maintenance free shaft drive.

The rear drive fluid is supposed to be good for a "lifetime" Thus the lack of a drain plug. It has to be done! :roll:
It has to be done?
by SpikyPit
Mon Oct 31, 2016 6:07 pm
Forum: New Trixters?
Topic: Potential 1200s coming from a supermoto
Replies: 21
Views: 21270

Re: Potential 1200s coming from a supermoto

......... and maintenance free shaft drive.



Mostly maintenance free I would say. Cleaner and less hassle than a chain, but don't think you can ignore maintenance altogether based on what you have read in the original brochure and magazine reports.

Yeah it's the hassle of adjusting and ...
by SpikyPit
Mon Oct 31, 2016 6:04 pm
Forum: New Trixters?
Topic: Potential 1200s coming from a supermoto
Replies: 21
Views: 21270

Covered 70,000 on mine so have a good idea. Did a tour of Spain and France, 3000 in 12 days with no issues on ergos apart from vibration through bars.
Generally about 56 to the gallon, refill at around 160 miles with 6 litres left in the tank. OK in town as long as the throttle bodies are balanced ...
by SpikyPit
Mon Oct 31, 2016 3:33 am
Forum: New Trixters?
Topic: Potential 1200s coming from a supermoto
Replies: 21
Views: 21270

Potential 1200s coming from a supermoto

Hi all, I'm considering purchasing an R1200s to replace my Husqvarna 701 supermoto as my daily transport. I've decided that I'm sick of the complete lack of wind protection and passing power of my supermoto despite its fun factor and agility, and like the look of the 1200. Mainly because of it's ...