Superduke Suspension SORTED! | K-tech Refresh & Revalve

What's the point in having more power without control? With the power output upped on the 1290 R I thought I better work on the suspension. Well when I say "I" I mean K-tech Suspension did :-)

Massive thanks to the guys at K-tech for having me in their faces whilst I ask a thousand newbie questions I'm sure they've answered a million times before!

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[Inspirikus]

Love the Marvel intro...not sure how u did it but it looks epic

[richardturner]

The dyno guys were great and now this. There's slot of skillful and knowledgeable people out there, and they are mainly working on your bike!
Brilliant.

[Renzsu]

Man at the prices they mentioned this should just be a standard thing you do after you get any bike.. especially having seen how the forks are setup as standard. Seems like it'd be totally worth it.

[therealslimshady]

I've mucked about with all kind of suspension all my life. Ohlins. Maxton nitron etc. I'm 105kg and i am sick sore and tierd getting no were . I got my gsxr 1000 all done by ktech front n rear and set for my weight roads etc and the bike is outa this world best handling bike iv ever owned ktech are kings don't waste time and money go straight to them.👏👏👏🏍🏍🏍🏍🏍🏍

[mikestewart]

Nice one LCR, very interesting how the guys set about the job in such a professional way, no big deal to them all that stuff. In many ways it’s more manually technical than the Dyno set up. Lots of oil quantities, measuring and spanner I gotta. Impressive stuff indeed. Thanks for that matey👍🏻👍🏻🏍🏍

[seatho]

G'day Chops, I must say im really enjoying these workshop series vid's, great stuff. The bike is coming along incredibly well so far :-)

[jtmfc]

They sorted my ducati for me on an open day a few years ago. Transformed the thing. Will be going back soon.

[FingersRides]

That bike is going to be a serious lethal weapon

[mikkalhalminen]

That's so fascinating. I've always wondered what is inside a shock and how they are dissassembled

[zzr]

No one seems to make springs, front or rear, for the SDR. None I can find online anyway - no RC8 options either. Only option I have found is to have them custom wound - but you need to first determine what rate you need for your weight. Then the spring needs properly designed (wire diameter, ID, material properties, number of turns, free length, etc.).
I have a 2015SDR, and feel the valving is quite good after adjusting the reb/comp clickers. In this vid when the guys are jumping on the forks and they rebound slowly, I have to wonder what setting the adjusters were at.
My only complaint with the OEM suspension is the spring rates are soft for us heavier guys - I weigh 100kg with gear. To help the rear setup, I have max preload, fully open high speed adjuster, "sport" setting on the low speed, and rebound set to "comfort". This helped the rear end handle bigger bumps without kicking me out of the seat.
Noted K-Tech set static sag at 11mm (KTM gives a minimum spring length for max preload setting). They didn't bother with rider sag because no springs available to change it anyway!

Thanks for the SDR vids. Nicely done.

[johna]

Always cool watching the pro's at work

[MrTuckerbox]

Well great Vid again Mr Chops, auto focus is killing my eyes but. I recently did 6000klms on my duke with about 40kgs on the back and found it handled heaps better in the corners. It really feels like its chopping (sea sawing) in the corners. U give me drive to go get mine done. Need a centre stand first as im not hanging it from the rafters again haha. keep up the good work, hanging out for your views on the suspension now as our roads in Queensland are shite!

[iivaridark]

To help remove the rear shock it's easier to press the rear swingarm to the lowest position if the chain slider piece is removed too. Maybe there was something else also but I remember just that... Sure, the spring preload setting to the loose positon so the absorber is shortest, it just barely comes out... Tight fit.

[RottweilerPerformance]

This may have been mentioned below, but mounting the rear shock on these bikes can be maddening unless you know the trick. KTM incorperates 'floating' mounts on the Super Duke both top and bottom on the left sides of the mounts. This means that one side is pressed in and will adjust to the shock's top and bottom. If you fashion yourself some sort of slide hammer from the left side you can actually open the gap supstantially before mounting the shock and it will drop right in. Then when it is tightened will adjust to the exact width of the shock it is clamping to. This will save you loads of frustration (and thrown tools) (and 2x4s) (and possibly your marraige)

[whiteboyhatcher]

Great vlog, hope you will make a review of the suspension once the weather gets better.

[christopherdevries]

Nice vid, thanks !. Had my much needed SDR fix again. What's next on the list ?

[teapotone]

It’s like Hogwarts for suspension!! Those lads at K-tech know their stuff eh! Bet it handles lovely now 👍

[harrybrown]

oh my [micheal jackass] lmfao! having played with my suspension and doing so much number crunching much respect to the boys at K-tech

[rogerwilliams]

The suspension couldnt have been much good in the first place, if youve had to have it overhauled !. Is it a case of WP rubbish. Ive got a 2016 GT and love it, but until the free software update on the suspension, was just too harsh. A disgrace.
Keep the videos coming. Thanks.

[DeanandFiddy]

Loving these vlogs but you’re making me jealous with all these lovely tweaks, I’m looking forward to hearing how it goes once spring arrives.

Have you had the recall for the front master cylinder yet?
Mine goes in next week so I’m hopping for a dry day.