Ktm and Rocky Montain sale a 4 pin box but Snap On or other tool company make pin pliers that also do the job .Seal driver can be hand made. And yes if I had done the work myself the fork will have remained in the triple clamp.But it's better to loosen the upper triple clamp for release pressure before unscrew the cap.But for me this summer
The small weight increase did not make a noticeable difference to me. In conclusion, they are both great bikes. If you are considering a 2018 1090R at sticker, maybe you should go see what you can get a 1290 for. That being said, I have seen 1090's for $12,000 out the door, but I did see a shop demo 1290 with 75 miles on the clock for $14,500.
If there’s one doubt I have had, it’s that I might have chosen the wrong model of the KTM 1290 Super Adventure. The S being the more on-road oriented bike, it has electronic suspension, alloy rims and a 19″ front wheel in stead of the R with its spoked rims and 21″ front. Seat height. Where you'll be spending most of your time, the new seat on the KTM 1290 SUPER ADVENTURE S features separate seats for rider and passenger, with the former being adjustable by 20 mm, from 33.4 in (849 mm) to 34.2 in (869 mm). . 326 382 102 196 6 252 243 68 135