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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...

Will Changing to a 16T Front Sprocket Cause Chain Slap on the KTM 1390 Super Duke Swingarm?

Will Changing to a 16T Front Sprocket Cause Cha...

When contemplating a gearing change on the 1390—like dropping to a 16T front sprocket or increasing the rear to a 39T, 40T, or 41T—riders often worry about altering the anti-squat...

Will Changing to a 16T Front Sprocket Cause Cha...

When contemplating a gearing change on the 1390—like dropping to a 16T front sprocket or increasing the rear to a 39T, 40T, or 41T—riders often worry about altering the anti-squat...

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...