Thanks for the inspiration, looks great!
Are you sure you mounthed the mudgaurd right?
Rear mountingpoint should be on the outside

 

Lol, the fender isn’t mounted yet, just dropped it on there to check it to see what orange looks like, think I’m painting it black.

 

Good, i just care about your safety
I wrapped mine in 3M carbon stuff, looks real good and easyer then paint imo

 

Just did a 17” front wheel conversion on my 2022 SAS. Had Woody’s Wheel Works build a wheel for me. Just had to swap over the original rotors, tpms and and abs rings. No machining required. So far so good. Think I’m going to get a matching rear wheel but in 17x5.5 instead of the stock 17x5 size. This would allow me to run a wider 190/55 tire comfortably.

 

Due to weather and having other bikes to ride, haven’t been on my 1290S since the 17” front conversion. Just wondering if anybody with the conversion has been on a track day yet?
wondering where I should have my front forks at for protrusion through the top triple?
before I did the conversion I had it sticking through 25mm more than factory.

 

Due to weather and having other bikes to ride, haven’t been on my 1290S since the 17” front conversion. Just wondering if anybody with the conversion has been on a track day yet?
wondering where I should have my front forks at for protrusion through the top triple?
before I did the conversion I had it sticking through 25mm more than factory.

I adjusted the forks so that they top of them were about flush with the top of the triple clamp. So lowered them by approx 25mm. About as low as they could go while still making good contact with the clamping surface. Doesn't fully compensate for the change in trail induced by the 17" conversion. But it figured it was a good starting point. Bike steers/handles very well with preload set to 70-80% (I weight 195lbs without gear).

I also have a Super Duke RR (converted from an R) but with CF wheels and other upgrades. That bike is a true scalpel and one that requires full attention at all times. The SAS with the 17" front wheel conversion is something else completely. Super comfortable, alarmingly nimble for something that large and very easy to ride fast over any kind of road surface. Truly amazing and a lot more fun to ride than the Ducati Muti v4 Pikes Peak I currently have parked next to it.

 

I believe @Thunderchief has tried the bike on the track.

 

I have a 2020 SAS Converted 17” front. Used the SDR GT front wheel with 5 mm spacers and new tone ring. I did not move the front forks down , I left them where they were stock. Do it taking the front down approximately 1”. So 25.4 mm. This of course will put more weight on the front tire and it will decrease trail on front wheel.

Decreasing the trail does make the steering much lighter. But I have had it to 125 mph no wobble and for me at least I preferred the quick steering. I did put a HyperPro RSC steering damper on it. But for me zi would not push forks down. I like the steering.

As far as the rear wheel I put a 180/55 R17 Rear on it. I would not go any larger on the 5” rim. Personally I don’t think the 5.5” rim and a 190 will make any difference. As far as performance and tire wear after almost 5,000 miles on a Metzler Sportec M9 RR’s Most of my riding is taking it out on some local twisties so the wear is completely even an the tire has not flat spots.


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With the new SDR gt making as much power as the gen 1 SDR and the new suspension the sas is fitted with I have to admit I'm curious? My sas gets heavy gravel and trail use and i'll probably use it for days over 400 miles for comfort. Have any of you guys considered the gt instead of modding the sas if you're not going offroad?

 

Ergonomics is the key for me. Ride position is much more comfortable in a SAS than in a SDR under my personal opinion.

 

I do appreciate the upright seating position of the sas. The 20 more rwhp the new GT puts out would make it a tough decision.

 

Agreed!
If KTM is listening, a full power 1290 in the SAS chassis with a 17" front and 190+ rear tire would make a great bike. If it lost a few pounds even better. It could be called the 1290 SMT.

 

The SAS is the true blacktop munching champion. I’m 6’ 5” 275 lbs and I have a 2022 SDR EVO. While I can still ride it for quite a while. 1 1/2 to 2 hour stints , I can ride the SAS all day just breaking for gas and grub. On the SDR EVO I need to stretch for 20 minutes before I remount.

So depends what your riding trailer to the mountains and the spin local twisties take SDR. Do back to back 300 to 400 mile traveling days take the SAS .

The 17” front and sport rubber just get you closure to sport bike performance without sacrificing ergonomics


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That's the difference, I'm 5'8'' the sas is freakin' huge on me.

 

My custom rear wheel arrived yesterday. I got it to match the custom 17” front wheel conversion I did a few weeks ago. For the rear, I went wider (5.5 vs stock 5”) so I can comfortably fit a 190mm tire. And my measurements were correct. It fit with just enough swing arm clearance. And I didn’t even have to trim the chain guard. Initial impressions are very positive. Wider rear tire slows down what was really fast steering with the added benefit of having much greater choice of tire selection. Running Michelin Road 5 tires for now. Already a massive improvement over the Mitas rubber the bike came with (sadly).

 

I love the 17” front which is why I have been working with Warp9 racing to make a kit for it. Hopefully soon.

I’ve thought quite a lot about doing the 5.5” rear and 190 rear. I just put a 180/55 on it and for me I like it. It turns really quick , but it is still stable. I did calculations my self and based on measurements it would just barely work. But barely working , means it works. Congratulations. I am sure the 190 will give you a little bit more of a contact patch but putting the 180 /55 has a similar effect as it tend the bow out the tire and accomplish that . Of course this is why the bike tips I’m so willingly.

I would steal think about doing it. Maybe I can squeeze a 990 SMT rear wheel in there with some modifications make it work. I just need one so I can get some measurements on it. I have an RC8R set of wheels as well with a 6” but it ends up 3/8” to wide for the swing arm.


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I love the 17” front which is why I have been working with Warp9 racing to make a kit for it. Hopefully soon.

I’ve thought quite a lot about doing the 5.5” rear and 190 rear. I just put a 180/55 on it and for me I like it. It turns really quick , but it is still stable. I did calculations my self and based on measurements it would just barely work. But barely working , means it works. Congratulations. I am sure the 190 will give you a little bit more of a contact patch but putting the 180 /55 has a similar effect as it tend the bow out the tire and accomplish that . Of course this is why the bike tips I’m so willingly.

I would steal think about doing it. Maybe I can squeeze a 990 SMT rear wheel in there with some modifications make it work. I just need one so I can get some measurements on it. I have an RC8R set of wheels as well with a 6” but it ends up 3/8” to wide for the swing arm.


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The 190 rear truly feels great. It does slow down the tip-in response slightly but only because it was so spastic before with the 17" front wheel and stock rear wheel/tire. Feels much more stable and easy to modulate lean now. It is exactly what I was looking for when I was debating between 180/190/5.5"/5.0". Rarely in my life have reality matched enthusiastic exceptions, but in this case it did . I also think the wider tire looks the business.

 

This bike is the bomb. Pushes out 170 hp plus and probably 106 ft lbs. This is what the SMT should have been . Truthfully I do believe a 5.5” rear rim fitting a 190 on it would have been preference. But it’s matching wheels and I wanted a balanced look and cast or forged wheels .

The 180 on the rear is phenomenal, and the only way you could tell the difference between that and s 190 is if you track it. For street use and twisties this this is nuts. Chris Fillmore on this bike would spank the 890 SMT even with a 180 rear.

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my sas puts 25 rwhp less than my sdr, but my sas does low rpm soo much better. It's impressive what you've done with your ADV.

 

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I’m also interested 😁

 

So I talked to Warp9 I would have to order 100 kits . To get ABS ring and washers, Spacers, and then rotor bolts looks like $82 plus whatever shipping is what the . So basically do you all think their is enough interest in 100 kits , I would have to front it


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So I talked to Warp9 I would have to order 100 kits . To get ABS ring and washers, Spacers, and then rotor bolts looks like $82 plus whatever shipping is what the . So basically do you all think their is enough interest in 100 kits , I would have to front it


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Yes I’m inyerested

 

I'm interested also! Gracias.

 

Sorry but I could not get anyone to respond . I could ask him how much for one offs. But it would be stiff


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Hi Alasoa,
Can you please send me details to order as i would like to buy the kit.RegardsStu22 email stuartroberts1@bigpond.com

 

I’ll be interested in the kit, could me details.

 

Hi, DM sent, thanks for your interest

 

wow, great bike thunderchief!

 

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sold my sd and bought a 2022 sas
alasoa kit fits like glove!

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1290 SAS looks great with a 17 front wheel but riding it’s even better ‘.

 

Can anybody tell me if a ktm 990 sd rearwheel wil fit in a 1290 sas?
It should fit strait in if you use the sprocketcarrier of the superduke 990 but how about the rear brakedisc?
this is larger on a sas! and not interchangeable.
any solutions?

 

It fits but you would need an spacer and a custom made rotor. I am investigating about installing to fit properly a 180 rear tyre, 190 it would only be useful in a track, I suppose

 

very interesting.
iv got a 180 on the stock 5.0 rim withs fits fine but i want the 5 spoke design.

 

Hi, DM sent, thanks for your interest

hey mate, can you also send me a dm, im interested in doing a conversion.

 

Hi DM sent, sorry for delay answering