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Shop Talk: Why "Offset" is the Secret to Super Duke Turn-In

Shop Talk: Why "Offset" is the Secret to Super ...

I get a lot of questions about why I focus so much on triple clamp offset when riders are struggling with their bike's handling. The factory setup on the 1290...

Shop Talk: Why "Offset" is the Secret to Super ...

I get a lot of questions about why I focus so much on triple clamp offset when riders are struggling with their bike's handling. The factory setup on the 1290...

Shop Talk: The "Pre-Pressed" Advantage – Why We Include Bearings and Seals

Shop Talk: The "Pre-Pressed" Advantage – Why We...

I see a lot of riders try to save a few dollars by buying linkage components as bare parts, intending to press their own bearings and seals in at home....

Shop Talk: The "Pre-Pressed" Advantage – Why We...

I see a lot of riders try to save a few dollars by buying linkage components as bare parts, intending to press their own bearings and seals in at home....

Shop Talk: The "False Neutral" and Why It's Usually Not the Gearbox

Shop Talk: The "False Neutral" and Why It's Usu...

I get a lot of concerned messages from riders who think their gearbox is failing because they're hitting "false neutrals." Before you start tearing down the motor, understand that on...

Shop Talk: The "False Neutral" and Why It's Usu...

I get a lot of concerned messages from riders who think their gearbox is failing because they're hitting "false neutrals." Before you start tearing down the motor, understand that on...

Shop Talk: Why Your Super Duke "Feels" Lazy on Turn-In

Shop Talk: Why Your Super Duke "Feels" Lazy on ...

If your Super Duke feels lazy or sluggish the moment you tip it into a corner, you are likely fighting the factory geometry. These bikes come from the factory with...

Shop Talk: Why Your Super Duke "Feels" Lazy on ...

If your Super Duke feels lazy or sluggish the moment you tip it into a corner, you are likely fighting the factory geometry. These bikes come from the factory with...

What Are the Best Fork Cartridge and Shock Upgrades for the KTM 1290 Super Duke R?

What Are the Best Fork Cartridge and Shock Upgr...

Finding direct-fit suspension upgrades for the 1290 Super Duke can be a headache, especially if you are looking for an Ohlins setup. The reality is there is no direct Ohlins...

What Are the Best Fork Cartridge and Shock Upgr...

Finding direct-fit suspension upgrades for the 1290 Super Duke can be a headache, especially if you are looking for an Ohlins setup. The reality is there is no direct Ohlins...

KTM 1390 Suuperduke EVO Suspension

Do I Need Stiffer Fork Springs on the KTM Super...

Here is the interesting thing about the Super Duke EVO: I believe you can get away with using a "too light" spring up front. This is due to the electronic...

Do I Need Stiffer Fork Springs on the KTM Super...

Here is the interesting thing about the Super Duke EVO: I believe you can get away with using a "too light" spring up front. This is due to the electronic...