I'll let you into a little secret... I've heard that these crash bars work well after the owner was showing off doing skid turns and accidently dropped it 😂😂. You're right though, definitely happy I have them
@@SamVBikes that's just plain daft, like a young lad I knew in my youth who would ride, on private ground, standing on the seat of his bike and other such foolish things 😉😂
Just found you as you commented on my IG post. Same here, I bought my bars last week with the bike but they’re not due here till November and I’ve got loads of denali gear to attach. I’ve also had some mounts made which fit in the same position as the KTM light pods too. My bike will be on a stand motorcycle live this year so be sure to pop by and say hi.
Thanks for commenting over here and the follow! I've been looking forward to you getting your hands on this. The GS's look incredible. Chatted with Denali, they are working on the updated connector for the CanSmart, so I've been patiently waiting. Will pop by at MCN live.
Thanks for the video! I have a couple of questions for you: what is your opinion around to use just this crush bar and not the upper one. ?? How have been the performance in the off road???
I've dropped the bike a few times on and off road, and the lower crash bars have done a great job. No scratches on the bike at all apart from on the crash bars and the hand-guards. Upper crash bars will give you more protection, but the lower ones have been very good! I have not had any high speed crashes (thankfully!) so can only talk for low speed, or dropping
Thank you! Haha I wondered if anyone would ask. Hair dryer to gently heat them up, then use some tooth floss to work behind it. I got to the point where I could get my finger behind it then just gently pulled them off. Hope that helps
I'm eyeing up the Outback Motortek ones. They have made a full upper and lower crashbar set which are tested to destruction. So I think I'll go that way as long as they aren't ludicrously expensive!
Great video! My crash bars for my 2022 super adventure S did not come with installation instructions. The only thing I need to know is the torque values. Do you happen to know those or still have your manual?
Thank you! I just checked the garage and couldn't find the instructions annoyingly! If you pause at 03:16 you can just about see the torque specs. Hope that helps
Hi Hani, These are the KTM Powerpart ones for this bike. You can get them in Black or Orange. The part number is 'Ref: 61912068044C1' I think! Hope that helps
Hello Sam, I have the same 2021 SAS. This is my first KTM , and i have a noise that is driving me bonkers. When the engine is warm, there is a rattle noise from the engine that goes away when I pull the clutch in. I can feel the rattle in the clutch handle. Does yours do the same rattle? I even removed the clutch cover to see if there is anything wrong, and nothing seems to be moving. Only thing I can think of is the push rod. Even went to the dealer, and they said it is normal for a KTM. Also, compared to any other bike i have filled with gas, i am having trouble understanding the procedure in the manual. It says do not fill to top twice, as it destroys the carbon canister. Thing is if i only fill it up to top and it starts to drain into the lower tank, it does not seem to be filled up on the dash. Have you figured out how to fill up completely without ignoring the manual? Thanks.
Hey, I have exactly the same with the clutch rattle. It's not very loud but definitely noticeable. More noticeable when the bike is cold. I believe it's because it has heavy duty clutch plates/springs because it seems to do it on any bike with a powerful engine (not inline4). Ive noticed the same on ducatis, big engined triumphs, Harleys etc. I did a load of research and people are saying it happens on the 1190/1290 engine and its just what it does. If yours is really loud, the centre nut might not be tight enough. I know they can get loud when they are worn, so lots of burnouts etc but I doubt that's what you've done. As for filling it up, I was never told not to fill it to the top so have just done so from new. If petrol destroys part of the petrol tank, that's a massive design flaw in my eyes. I always fill up to the base of the metal filler ring and have never had a problem. I would assume leaving the tank completely full when storing it might have an effect on the carbon canister but I doubt anything will happen if youre regularly using the bike. Hope that helps!
Hi Sam Great job on the channel, the content is brilliant. I picked up my new 1290 SAS on Thursday and crash bars are due soon to be fitted by KTM dealer on first 600 mile run in service. Wanted to ask have you experienced any high speed wobble at 110 plus? Mine is suffering badly at that speed and don't quite know what is causing it.....??
Thank you Nic! Appreciate the kind words and congrats on the new bike. Mine is quite sensitive on the bars at high speed but I don't really get any wobble. I found bumping the rear preload up a bit does help with the front end going light (around 70%). Another YTer called Ricardo Yeep rebalanced his wheels and found that solved his wobble... they were slightly unbalanced from factory. Hope that helps!
The new Denali D3s that “A BikeThing” RUclipsr does along with CanSmarts etc look really cool. I’m still waiting to see him put twat lights on a KTM. He seems to just do BmwGSs
Are the D3's the ones they've just released? ABikeThing has just bought himself a SuperAdv judging by his Instagram. Looks like he traded his old 1200GSA in for it so hopefully he will start supporting KTM more! Just waiting for Denali to update the CanSmart connectors for the '21 model
@@SamVBikes Your videos helped me make that decision. It was a pleasure to watch you enjoy the ride. I thought I wanted to feel that way too. I look forward to your next video. Have a nice day bro!
Amazing to hear!! It's a great feeling. Thanks for watching and please let me know if there is anything you would like me to do a video on! Have a good day too!
Good cheating Sam Very nice SAS 2021 will be because we have the same, yes the orange defenses. I'll subscribe for when you put more stuff on the bike. Enjoy a lot of kilometres. Salu2 from your most faithful unfaithful Pako
Good solid bars, Sam. I'm looking forward to the off road upload. It's definitely not worth risking it without them.
I'll let you into a little secret... I've heard that these crash bars work well after the owner was showing off doing skid turns and accidently dropped it 😂😂. You're right though, definitely happy I have them
@@SamVBikes it's a good job you benefited from the owners advice and fitted them before anything 😉 happened 😂
Too right! That was great advice of his. Anyone would be foolish to try doing skid turns to look cool for a video... I hear 😂
@@SamVBikes that's just plain daft, like a young lad I knew in my youth who would ride, on private ground, standing on the seat of his bike and other such foolish things 😉😂
😂😂 lucky we are both mature then
Just come across your chanel yesterday mate, really enjoy your vids especially the quality! Have just subscribed 👌
Thank you! Appreciate that 🙌🏼
Just found you as you commented on my IG post. Same here, I bought my bars last week with the bike but they’re not due here till November and I’ve got loads of denali gear to attach. I’ve also had some mounts made which fit in the same position as the KTM light pods too. My bike will be on a stand motorcycle live this year so be sure to pop by and say hi.
Thanks for commenting over here and the follow! I've been looking forward to you getting your hands on this. The GS's look incredible. Chatted with Denali, they are working on the updated connector for the CanSmart, so I've been patiently waiting. Will pop by at MCN live.
Hi, where did you get the crash bars . Love the videos. Thanks
Thank you! These are the KTM power parts ones. Around £250 if I remember rightly
Thanks for the video! I have a couple of questions for you: what is your opinion around to use just this crush bar and not the upper one. ?? How have been the performance in the off road???
I've dropped the bike a few times on and off road, and the lower crash bars have done a great job. No scratches on the bike at all apart from on the crash bars and the hand-guards. Upper crash bars will give you more protection, but the lower ones have been very good! I have not had any high speed crashes (thankfully!) so can only talk for low speed, or dropping
Hiya mate, good vid 👍......bit off topic but.... How'd you get the reflectors off the front mudguard without making a mess!? 🤔
Thank you! Haha I wondered if anyone would ask. Hair dryer to gently heat them up, then use some tooth floss to work behind it. I got to the point where I could get my finger behind it then just gently pulled them off. Hope that helps
@@SamVBikes cheers pal 👍👍
Hi Sam,
Touratech now also sells the crash bar extension for the new KTM SAS1290 2021 model 💪🏼 are you also putting them on? +/- €300
I'm eyeing up the Outback Motortek ones. They have made a full upper and lower crashbar set which are tested to destruction. So I think I'll go that way as long as they aren't ludicrously expensive!
@@SamVBikes does the upper part made by Outback Motortek fits with the OEM crash bar?
Great video! My crash bars for my 2022 super adventure S did not come with installation instructions. The only thing I need to know is the torque values. Do you happen to know those or still have your manual?
Thank you! I just checked the garage and couldn't find the instructions annoyingly! If you pause at 03:16 you can just about see the torque specs. Hope that helps
Hi Sam can you let me know the torque settings for the bolts if possible. I've thrown away the box which had them in.
Hey! I threw them away too but you should be able to see them if you pause the video around 03:16 I believe it was
@@SamVBikes ah yes good idea. Bit of finger work scrolling and yes I can see thanks
Great! In hindsight I should have put them up on screen on something!
Nice one. Which Denali lights did you order in the end?
I havent ordered yet! Waiting for them to update the CanSmart system for my bike! I'll be getting a set of the S4's I think
Hi Sam, what is the model number of the crash bar, are those the sw motech? Will get my bike on Monday and want to order a set of crash bars.
Hi Hani, These are the KTM Powerpart ones for this bike. You can get them in Black or Orange. The part number is 'Ref: 61912068044C1' I think! Hope that helps
@@SamVBikes Thank you very much, will try to find them here in Europe :) they are pain in the .... to get.
No problem.There is a big back order here too! I'm waiting on a few other parts from KTM, SW Motech and Givi too!
is the bike matte grey os matte black?
I think KTM refer to it as black, but it's definitely more of a grey!
Hello Sam, I have the same 2021 SAS. This is my first KTM , and i have a noise that is driving me bonkers. When the engine is warm, there is a rattle noise from the engine that goes away when I pull the clutch in. I can feel the rattle in the clutch handle. Does yours do the same rattle? I even removed the clutch cover to see if there is anything wrong, and nothing seems to be moving. Only thing I can think of is the push rod. Even went to the dealer, and they said it is normal for a KTM.
Also, compared to any other bike i have filled with gas, i am having trouble understanding the procedure in the manual. It says do not fill to top twice, as it destroys the carbon canister. Thing is if i only fill it up to top and it starts to drain into the lower tank, it does not seem to be filled up on the dash. Have you figured out how to fill up completely without ignoring the manual?
Thanks.
Hey, I have exactly the same with the clutch rattle. It's not very loud but definitely noticeable. More noticeable when the bike is cold. I believe it's because it has heavy duty clutch plates/springs because it seems to do it on any bike with a powerful engine (not inline4). Ive noticed the same on ducatis, big engined triumphs, Harleys etc. I did a load of research and people are saying it happens on the 1190/1290 engine and its just what it does. If yours is really loud, the centre nut might not be tight enough. I know they can get loud when they are worn, so lots of burnouts etc but I doubt that's what you've done.
As for filling it up, I was never told not to fill it to the top so have just done so from new. If petrol destroys part of the petrol tank, that's a massive design flaw in my eyes. I always fill up to the base of the metal filler ring and have never had a problem. I would assume leaving the tank completely full when storing it might have an effect on the carbon canister but I doubt anything will happen if youre regularly using the bike. Hope that helps!
@@SamVBikes thank you for your reply Sam.
Hi Sam
Great job on the channel, the content is brilliant. I picked up my new 1290 SAS on Thursday and crash bars are due soon to be fitted by KTM dealer on first 600 mile run in service.
Wanted to ask have you experienced any high speed wobble at 110 plus? Mine is suffering badly at that speed and don't quite know what is causing it.....??
Thank you Nic! Appreciate the kind words and congrats on the new bike. Mine is quite sensitive on the bars at high speed but I don't really get any wobble. I found bumping the rear preload up a bit does help with the front end going light (around 70%). Another YTer called Ricardo Yeep rebalanced his wheels and found that solved his wobble... they were slightly unbalanced from factory. Hope that helps!
Get the wheels balanced.
Lol, try putting givi bars on a multistrada - nightmare
Haha I've heard a few people say the Multi is a pain to work on with aftermarket bits!
Jheeze bars for days
Yea, mine are on back order for November :-/
Such a long wait!! They work well though and look good so will be worth the wait
@@SamVBikes Still hadn't got them in Feb 2022
The new Denali D3s that “A BikeThing” RUclipsr does along with CanSmarts etc look really cool. I’m still waiting to see him put twat lights on a KTM. He seems to just do BmwGSs
Are the D3's the ones they've just released? ABikeThing has just bought himself a SuperAdv judging by his Instagram. Looks like he traded his old 1200GSA in for it so hopefully he will start supporting KTM more! Just waiting for Denali to update the CanSmart connectors for the '21 model
@@SamVBikes yes, watched his comparison of these v the d7 and d4s
Yes I've watched those! I'd love a set of D7s but I don't think I'm THAT much of a dick haha! Well at least I don't think so... others may disagree
Nice bro! A have same bike :) I bought 5 days ago :) I'am the happiest man in the world.... Greetings from hungary!
Congratulations on the new bike!! It's awesome man! Safe riding
@@SamVBikes Your videos helped me make that decision. It was a pleasure to watch you enjoy the ride. I thought I wanted to feel that way too. I look forward to your next video. Have a nice day bro!
Amazing to hear!! It's a great feeling. Thanks for watching and please let me know if there is anything you would like me to do a video on! Have a good day too!
Good cheating Sam
Very nice SAS 2021 will be because we have the same, yes the orange defenses.
I'll subscribe for when you put more stuff on the bike.
Enjoy a lot of kilometres.
Salu2 from your most faithful unfaithful Pako
Thank you!! Enjoy your bike too! And thank you for subscribing!
Hope you never need them. I saw a guy collect his SAS in America who dropped his a mile from the dealer the bars saved it
Unfortunately already used them off road haha! They work well! But thankfully not as bad as the guy who dropped his on the road!