Top 5 Essential Accessories YOU NEED | 2021 KTM Super Adventure S

[@brucecutts8841]

Radiator guards and yes an Arrow end can

[@SamVBikes]

Haha the Arrow is definitely a must

[@michaelmclarney1994]

Great upload Sam, I agree with you on the essential extras, although I didn't know the engine bars were tested that extremely, impressive!

[@SamVBikes]

Thank you! Yes! Outback Motortek test all of theirs like that which is really confidence inspiring!

[@michaelmclarney1994]

@@SamVBikes I agree, I would buy them if I had a relevant bike. It's one of those things you buy and hope you never need them.

[@SamVBikes]

Agreed! Rather have them and not need them, than need and not have! I like to think I'm a pretty capable rider yet I still have off days haha

[@michaelmclarney1994]

@@SamVBikes we can all get it wrong sometimes, irrespective of experience, I have! 😂

[@SamVBikes]

😂😂

[@adamcampbell7104]

I shouldn't but.. pissing myself at the bike drop 🤣

[@SamVBikes]

I can laugh at it now... but the moment it went over I died a bit inside 😂

[@adamcampbell7104]

@@SamVBikes I bet, I'd be the same 🤣

[@alexmorgan3435]

Headlight and TFT screen protectors.
EBC HH sintered brake pads.
I have fitted Denali sound bomb horns on two of my bikes. You get noticed and people stop immediately or get out the way when you use it. They are loud. But I also removed the std OE horns.
The crash bar testing was impressive.
Once a big bike starts to go it's a matter of damage limitation. All you can do is cushion it's landing without hurting yourself ie becoming trapped under it.

[@SamVBikes]

Yes agreed! Do the EBC pads make a big difference on this bike? I fitted them on my previous bike but that didn't have Brembo calipers so didn't know how much difference they would make!

[@alexmorgan3435]

@@SamVBikes Good point. I don't know on your specific bike. I have put EBC sintered HH pads on a few bikes in place of OE pads and the braking has been substantially improved, two Triumphs and two Hondas but not KTM so sorry don't know if they will actually make a difference. They probably will but I wouldn't be able to say for sure.

[@SamVBikes]

No problem! I'll give them a go when I'm due a swap. They made a HUGE difference on my last bike so will be interesting to see if they do them!

[@foggydutch7412]

I love the Arrow haha
What about, just to add
- Radiator guards from Powerparts?
- Topcase?
- Tank protector from Powerparts?

[@SamVBikes]

Haha! Yes those are all great options too! Rad guards are a must!

[@chilly243]

Stand pads are a small and cheap one but easily overlooked. Also the screen protector. Just bought a 2019 SAS and you can see some little marks on the screen in direct sunlight

[@SamVBikes]

Missed this comment! You're very right! Those screen protectors are so cheap, yet make a huge difference! I do wonder if you can gently machine polish them without causing damage but wouldn't want to try it

[@stevepreston3151]

HI Sam great short video the only problem with the upgrades is waiting for them to arrive, 8 weeks still waiting for engine bars Arrow exhaust, side stand extension Pannier racks , is everyone having these problems I’m sure its just not me. Touratech sat nav mount is great👍🏼

[@SamVBikes]

Thank you! Yes it seems like a lot of people are still waiting for accessories. Not sure exactly what's going on. I know there is a worldwide silicone shortage but that shouldn't really impact those items. I don't think it's just with KTM by the sound of it either!

[@Richard1976]

Bike drop was hilarious

[@SamVBikes]

Haha! It's such a simple thing to do but you feel like a right tit when it happens 😂

[@Richard1976]

@@SamVBikes ikr 👌

[@JaySalvoUK]

Ey’up Sam, Had a little chuckle last night when you dropped it. Then went and dropped mine in Lidl today 🤬 bugger!

[@SamVBikes]

Haha! Ahh you didn't!!! Any damage?

[@JaySalvoUK]

@@SamVBikes just got it back from the dealers after a new water pump and we have popped up to the lakes for a few days to do the passes so it was fully laden, I pushed it forward off the centre stand next thing it was slow motion and me shouting ‘it’s going it’s going!’ the pannier took the most of it and two little chips of paint off the crash bars nothing major. What a plonker. 🤣

[@SamVBikes]

Ahh balls! At least most of the brunt was taken by the pannier. It's a bitch isn't it! Doesn't matter how strong you are... you're not stopping 240kg plus luggage going down haha

[@JaySalvoUK]

@@SamVBikes don’t know if you’ve done them but had an amazing day doing the passes up here they are unbelievable.👍

[@SamVBikes]

Very briefly on some of them with my old bike, but desperate to go back!

[@hermannschmidt9788]

Checked all except the exhaust 😁 Yesterday I finally swapped the shaky KTM satnav holder with the Touratech Garmin Zumo XT thing. A PITA to assemble when the wire is already attached to the bike and you cannot work the thing at a desk. It was soooo worth it! Love that super modern LCD cockpit 🙂I'm gonna say goodbye to the Mitas tyres soon. I have the impression that they basically suck. I am too frugal to throw them off immediately. Another 2000km maybe. Dunlop Trailmax Meridian most likely.

[@SamVBikes]

Haha! That Touratech one is sooo much better isn't it!! It feels solid so definitely worth the extra effort! HAHA! Yes those stock Mitas are awful! I hated them! They were okay in the dry but we don't get much 'dry' in the UK! 😂

[@hermannschmidt9788]

@@SamVBikes The Mitas seem to like it warm, as in really warm. Today was my first tour up to 25°C outside temp and the bike felt much more agile. Again bad luck for the Brits 😄

[@SamVBikes]

Haha yeah that makes sense! They only seemed to be worthwhile when it was warm outside

[@percusski]

Hi on one of your videos you had a link to the L end usb cable that fits inside the "glove box" .. Could you share that again please?

[@wright_stuf]

Just the horn to get to complete my "5" ;)

[@SamVBikes]

You're doing well haha

[@petershuker1599]

I would put a headlamp guard, as the cost of replacing the LED lamp would be very expensive, and the costs involved are minimum.

[@SamVBikes]

Agreed! I've got one on my bike and definitely think they are worth their weight, especially if you have a GS with that new adaptive headlight unit which costs a fortune!

[@nsweeney3970]

FYI - Your number plate is visible in the CCTV bike drop vid, unsure if that is of any concern to you or not? Might want to edit and and re-upload if so. ;)

[@SamVBikes]

Hey! Yes, it's been in a few vids in the past but I try to avoid it being visible all the time. The laptop I'm editing on temporarily is painfully slow so it couldnt track the blur haha. Appreciate the note though!

[@rangoonruns]

Great video 👍
Quick question on rally mode
Can you suggest settings please

[@SamVBikes]

Thank you! Personally I run Rally Mode all the time. I normally use sport throttle response for most riding, and switch to Rally Throttle response for the days I'm feeling playful. I'm not a suspension specialist so don't tend to play around with the damping too much, so it's normally in Auto damping, sport if I'm riding fast or off road if I'm messing around on byways/green lanes! Hope that helps

[@rangoonruns]

@@SamVBikes cheers Sam ..I'll give it a go 😁👍

[@Trond_Karlsen]

Great video as always! What do you mean, "You don´t need them?" Of course, we do ;)
If you do a bit of green laneing or offroad I´d look into Doubletake mirrors. Great product. I have had my set on three different bikes and they are still whole!
BTW, what horn was that? Denali has a couple and where did you find a place to put it :O

[@SamVBikes]

Haha thank you! I've been tempted with the double take mirrors, I just never got around to buying them. I'm also waiting for Barkbusters to make this model specific handguards as I don't fancy a thousand spacers to make the 2020 model one's fit haha. It's the denali soundbomb mini, which is fitted in the front right fairing. I show it a bit more in the 2nd part of installing and programming the Hex EzCan and Denali lights vid

[@Trond_Karlsen]

@@SamVBikes +1 for the Barkbusters, or something similar with a larger footprint than stock. I find stock lacking in wind and rain protection. And, for sure they will fail in the first tip-over ;)

[@SamVBikes]

Yes agreed! They seemed to survive so far with a few off road drops.. but I don't like risking it! Waiting for a broken clutch lever or something!!

[@GJCPlumbing]

Hello, no link to screen add on,or I’m I going mad ? Lol

[@SamVBikes]

You're not going mad, looks like it didn't save!! I've put it in there now. Worth measuring up, I think mine is the 6319 version

[@GJCPlumbing]

Cool cheers, keep the vids coming, 👍

[@duexie]

@@SamVBikes you sure you have 6319? That's the smallest option... just double checking before I buy one

[@SamVBikes]

I'm not too sure which one it is annoyingly. I originally thought it was the 6375w which looks much bigger. I've spoken to people about it before with the number that was on my order form, which they ordered, and it ended up being the wrong one! I'm out of the country with work at the moment but I'll measure up when I'm home to work out for sure which one it is.

[@SimonJames-kk3bo]

Hi Sam,
Did you manage to measure your screen please. I’m after one for my 22. I’m assuming the standard KTM are clear. Mine looks clear but it’s a fine line between clear and light smoke. Can you tell me exactly what you ordered please. Great videos btw.

[@paparacas]

Can I have a link of that screen please

[@SamVBikes]

Link is in the description bud!

[@mickvincent7357]

Shame KTM can’t fit the seat as standard.

[@SamVBikes]

Definitely! I'd like to think this ergo seat was standard, and you could opt for an even more padded ergo seat, then a rally style harder seat if you wanted

[@wdmore]

You said you added a new horn. Where the heck did you put it? I bought one but where the stock horrn goes the sound bomb will not fit. Please help! Lol

[@SamVBikes]

Haha! Yeah there's not a huge amount of space. I tried a few different spots but it's now in the hole for the stock one on the front forks, and the stock is mounted just below that still on that weird plastic mesh thing. The horn is the Denali Soundbomb Mini so isn't too bulky. Wired in through the Hex EzCan

[@YarekBalear]

A horn? Top 5? Sorry, I’m calling it! I’ve used my horn once in the last 10 years - insert the downside of marriage here - and can’t believe it’s important enough for a top 20 tbh!

[@SamVBikes]

When you ride into London every day, it's makes a big difference! Haha! The bike comes with almost everything you'd ever want

[@YarekBalear]

@@SamVBikes Fair enough - I’m in north Scotland and the sheep don’t even know what a horn is!

[@SamVBikes]

Cant work out if sheep or pigeons are more stupid when hearing a fast approaching vehicle! Haha!

[@dogdog1960]

How did you get around the Canbus error message for the horn?

[@SamVBikes]

Its wired in using the Hex EzCan. It runs In parallel to the stock horn so there's no error. Essentially the Hex uses a trigger wire that runs from the stock horn to the denali one

[@dogdog1960]

@@SamVBikes thanks. That's a pricy bit plus the horn. Around $330+ just to get a horn that actually does its job.

[@SamVBikes]

Yeah definitely if you're only looking for the horn aspect. I fitted mine with a set of Denali lights too, which made it way more stomach-able. When KTM/BMW etc fog lights are £400 odd, the same price for lights with functions, horn and ezcan was a no brainer!

[@brucekendall52]

Put some decent hand guards on.

[@SamVBikes]

Yes! I'd love some Barkbusters but their current solution seems a little bodge with all the spacers

[@SPChapman]

I know I am late to the video - however your Title should have been "You won't believe the 5 accessories you should have" :)

[@SamVBikes]

I'm not really one for click-baity titles but I get your point!

[@lesgarten]

When you laugh you sound like Flipper or the Gopher from Caddyshack! ua-cam.com/video/cN0H0g4pZaY/v-deo.html

[@SamVBikes]

😂😂