Ouch!
Does anyone here own a KTM 790 Adventure?
- Thread starter Jayell
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A KTM that always breaks down and is in the shop all the time?
Unpossible!!!
Unpossible!!!
Hahaha. They tried to blame the rider for abuse and then this happened:
"After 11 weeks at the dealer I got the bike back. Moto Guzzi finally admitted a few transmissions ended up leaving the factory with only 70cc of oil instead of 700cc."
Replacement transmission arrived at dealer and it also had 70 cc of oil in it. Then they finally believed him that he didn't drain the transmission and ride it until it blew.
My general impression of KTM is that they are, relative to other bikes in each segment where they compete, high performance machines but that they have quality issues in that some components are not properly engineered or are poorly built, resulting in a lot of warranty claims and time in the shop. Similar to HD IMHO.
If a part is not properly engineered or built, fails and is then replaced with an identical part then owners are going to be screwed long-term as the replacement will likely fail at some point too.
If a part is not properly engineered or built, fails and is then replaced with an identical part then owners are going to be screwed long-term as the replacement will likely fail at some point too.
Trials
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Look at the brake pads! They were beyond needing replacement.
His electrical issues likely stem from all of the accessories that have been added and his battery is likely as cooked as the brakes are.
Floating disc's are meant to float, not sure how that part could be expected to move any different, if the spools are worn the brake will have more then just play in the axial direction, they will never be as tight as when they were new and replacements parts are available for those too.
It's not a lemon if your bike breaks from being ridden and not serviced, needs to stop looking to blame the manufacturer and service the bike.
Trials
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Dry clutch
no way did that clutch start making ugly metal on metal noises from being low on transmission oil, it's two different problems.They will know if it was a defect in materials and workmanship just as soon as they take it apart.
5500 Miles! That bike looks like it's been to the P to D.
Relax
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At least they didn't say "Oh, that's normal". LOL
I'm on my 4th KTM street bike (950 ADV, 990 SMT, 690 Enduro, 1090 ADVR) and have never had an issue. I follow the factory recommendations for maintenance and load so all is good. I also use a torque wrench.
That being said I think KTM's advertising etc. creates this idea in some customers minds that the bikes are indestructible pack mules, extreme supercross/motocross weapons, or precise as a scalpel woods bikes with the only deciding factor being the accessories they decide to load on them.
That being said I think KTM's advertising etc. creates this idea in some customers minds that the bikes are indestructible pack mules, extreme supercross/motocross weapons, or precise as a scalpel woods bikes with the only deciding factor being the accessories they decide to load on them.
Aens
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Considering who the YouTuber is, it's probably spent it's entire life off-road single track. I know someone with one and it's well made. I have a 790 Duke and after 30,000km, besides the stock front rotors warping(known issue) and the cam chain tensioner(known issue, replaced under warranty), it's been amazing.
edit: Oh, wait, now that I think about it, there were a few loose bolts on the 790 Adventure R when he first took delivery. Isn't this stuff supposed to be part of the PDI?
edit: Oh, wait, now that I think about it, there were a few loose bolts on the 790 Adventure R when he first took delivery. Isn't this stuff supposed to be part of the PDI?
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Roadghost
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If you look closely a the bike and listen to him, I'd say he's a bit of an idiot. There hasn't been a bike made that doesn't need to checked for loose bolts, and those brake rotors look like they've been loose for awhile. Granted its a new bike, but all the more reason to needle over it and try to find the assembly-line screw ups. Not sure what he's trying to prove with the starting issue either, some bikes are designed not to start while in gear. There's no doubt that KTM has quality and reliability issues, but something about his complaints are suspicious.
That’s why i wash my bikes often, like to get my eyes and hands on everything i can to see if it’s in good working order
That KTM model (and most off-road-oriented bikes) are designed to start in gear if the clutch is pulled in.
It's for when you stall the bike on uneven terrain and the only thing from stopping you from going over a cliff is your left foot dabbing precariously on a loose rock.
Not gonna get the bike into neutral very easily in that scenario...
please come wash mine, i've been neglecting...
Roadghost
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But you're not supposed to stall your bike...
Did I mention I am not a good rider?
Aens
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The 790 Adventure R does start with the clutch pulled in. It is a cable clutch though, not hydraulic like the 1290. I'm gonna question the state of his clutch cable and adjustment. Hey, not saying this doesn't happen, but when with the list of stuff wrong, I'm gonna err on the side of user 'damage'.
editted my above post. The 790 Adventure R did have a few lose bolts that weren't caught in PDI. PDI vs factory lose bolts, hard to say responsibility.
It's probably the clutch switch rather than any kind of cable adjustment.
