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The Geometry of Comfort: Dialing in Your Super Duke for the Street

The Geometry of Comfort: Dialing in Your Super ...

Ryan is building his Gen 3 1290 Super Duke R for street and canyon riding. We break down the real seat height math behind Sportlink sizing, why you adjust the...

The Geometry of Comfort: Dialing in Your Super ...

Ryan is building his Gen 3 1290 Super Duke R for street and canyon riding. We break down the real seat height math behind Sportlink sizing, why you adjust the...

How to Raise the Ride Height on a KTM Super Duke GT (Without a Linkage)

How to Raise the Ride Height on a KTM Super Duk...

Gabriel asked if our Superlink would fit his 2019 Super Duke GT to raise the ride height. The short answer is no — but the eccentric hub on the GT's...

How to Raise the Ride Height on a KTM Super Duk...

Gabriel asked if our Superlink would fit his 2019 Super Duke GT to raise the ride height. The short answer is no — but the eccentric hub on the GT's...

Q&A: How Do I Adjust Trail on a Gen 1 Superduke?

Q&A: How Do I Adjust Trail on a Gen 1 Superduke?

Justin asked about Sport Links for his 2014 Gen 1 SDR 1290. Eric breaks down the eccentric hub trick for adjusting trail on the cheap — and why the Superclamp...

Q&A: How Do I Adjust Trail on a Gen 1 Superduke?

Justin asked about Sport Links for his 2014 Gen 1 SDR 1290. Eric breaks down the eccentric hub trick for adjusting trail on the cheap — and why the Superclamp...

What Are the Proper Torque Specifications and Installation Steps for the Superduked Superclamp?

What Are the Proper Torque Specifications and I...

When installing the Superclamp, proper torque specifications are critical. 40nm is appropriate for the top and bottom pinch bolts. For the fork pinch bolts, the spec is the exact same...

What Are the Proper Torque Specifications and I...

When installing the Superclamp, proper torque specifications are critical. 40nm is appropriate for the top and bottom pinch bolts. For the fork pinch bolts, the spec is the exact same...

Titanium Bolts for Motorcycles

Titanium Bolts for Motorcycles

If you had to describe titanium for your motorcycle in one word, "sexy," "light," and "expensive" immediately come to mind. But the most accurate word might be "irresponsible." Then again,...

Titanium Bolts for Motorcycles

If you had to describe titanium for your motorcycle in one word, "sexy," "light," and "expensive" immediately come to mind. But the most accurate word might be "irresponsible." Then again,...

Better Than Changing Your Front Sprocket: The Secret to Superduke Gearing & Anti-Squat

Better Than Changing Your Front Sprocket: The S...

A lot of riders try to shorten up their gearing by immediately dropping to a 16-tooth front sprocket. While this is easy and effective, it's not all positive.  And there...

Better Than Changing Your Front Sprocket: The S...

A lot of riders try to shorten up their gearing by immediately dropping to a 16-tooth front sprocket. While this is easy and effective, it's not all positive.  And there...