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KTM Camshafts failure on 790 ( First Update )
Here is the first up date on the 790 cam issue, bike sitting a the dealer at the moment to diagnose the situation
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How To Replace Your Motorcycle Chain & Sprockets
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Your bike's chain and sprockets have a tough job to do, and it's not like they get to work in a very clean environment. So even if you're diligent about cleaning and lubricating your chain as you should, your chain and sprockets will eventually wear Here is a chain tool that will get it done at home: www.amazon.com/Thsakzo-Breaker-Separator-Riveter-Motorcycle/dp/B0CSD3WF24/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?crid=...
Dual Sport & Adventure Motorcycle Tool Essentials - My Setup on Tenere 700
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Going adventure riding we know that the "un-expected" happens! Knowing your bike and being familiar with some of the parts that could potentially go out on you while on your adventure ride is not a bad idea. Here is a video of all the tools i cary on my Tenere700 and where i store them!!! wheel service kit, tire spoons, moto jack eastbound.shop/ Titan straps www.amazon.com/dp/B07W733CF5?ref=ppx...
KTM Camshafts failure on 790
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The KTM 790 engine, used in models like the KTM 790 Duke and KTM 790 Adventure/ 890 Adventure and even Norden 901 has had reported issues related to its camshaft and related components, Here is a look at the issue and what KTM says to that.
How to Repair Stripped Spark Plug Threads in Motorcycle Head Without Removing them
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Repairing a stripped spark plug thread involves restoring the damaged threads in the cylinder head. In this video ill show you how to this at home with some basic tool. For specialty tools links are provided below, thanks for watching, any questions just hit me up!!! Tap socket www.amazon.com/dp/B0CQ1KTWDG?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details Tap www.amazon.com/dp/B01CHRFLE8?psc=1&ref=ppx_y...
ADV Crash Bars Pros and Cons Tenere 700
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Whether or not you should have ADV (Adventure) crash bars on your motorcycle depends on several factors, including your riding style, the type of terrain you plan to ride on, and your personal preferences. Camel ADV 1 Finger clutch camel-adv.com/collections/yamaha-700-tenere-t7-parts-and-accessories/products/yamaha-700-tenere-t7-1-finger-clutch-kit Camel ADV Fairings camel-adv.com/collections/y...
Lewis Ocean Bay Heritage Preserve Ride SC TENERE 700
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Mothers day ride ( LOL ) at Lewis Ocean Bay Heritage Preserve near Myrtle Beach SC. Just cruising and showing your around
How To Install an Acerbis 6.1 Gallon Fuel Tank on a Yamaha Ténéré 700
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Tank swap on the T7, why i did it and its benefits.
WELCOME TO MY CHANNEL!!!
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Short introduction to who i am and what you can expect from my channel
Thanks for no music and getting to the point.
@@tomg6284 thanks for watching!!!
ktm doesn't really fix anything. they just release new things with new faults
@@otlndsh let’s hope they do find a solution for this issue, if not they will loose a lot of future business. Thanks for watching!!!!
KTM owners are a very weird bunch. I own a KTM 790 Adventure R, I purchased it new and it's had numerous issues including the camshafts failing at 28,000km which was $6000 AUD worth of parts and months waiting with no timescale given. I am absolutely bashing KTM, I don't care how good the bike is when it works, I don't care about the history of KTM, KTM's handling of this entire issue and every interaction I've had with them has been a disaster. I hold no brand royalty, KTM don't care about me as an owner, what do I owe KTM? I would of happily purchased KTM's in the future as the performance is good when they work, however KTM have insured I'll likely never buy a KTM again and I'll very happily share my experience and criticize KTM for it as it's completely, true, factual and justified as a owner of the bike who has had issue after issue. Not quite sure why KTM brand royalists will defend a brand for genuine criticism when the brand does not show the same level of support to it's customers and treat them with contempt.
@@SomeRandoInternetPoster thanks for sharing, I used to own a automotive shop and had similar experience, had a customer that owned 3 range rovers, one was his, one his wife’s and one spare. They were my customers for 6 years before they moved and pretty much all the time I had at least ONE in my shop, he literally just kept swapping them out. And asking him why wouldn’t he sell them and get something else he sayd he just loves them to much when they work. I agree with you, I have several motorcycles from different brands, so no brand loyalty, only bike I do like and don’t let me down. Thanks for watching!!!
2019 790Adv owner here. This is a very shitty situation for owners with fcuked engines, very frustrating I’m sure. My bike has been trouble free so far… Hopefully not jinxing myself 🤨 Hopefully KTM come to the party and help rectify this situation, fingers crossed!
@@alphonsvanmaanen really glad to hear that your bike doesn’t have this issue!!! Fingers crossed 🤞 it stays that way!!! Thanks for watching!!!
Same here. The engine is running flawlessly after north of 30.000 km. Other issues came up, but nothing catastrophic so far. Maybe we're just the lucky few. 😂
The 790 head should have been designed with replaceable cam bearings. Running the cams directly in the aluminum head is an improper design.
@@garthlundquist3623 honestly I think that would have been only half the solution, pretty much 90% of cams run directly on the head these days with no issues, it’s what ever material/ follower design they have. Thanks for watching!!!
I’ve put 155 hours on my 2024 TE 300. It has been great, only needing tires, brake pads, gas, and oil. I expect 250-350 hours out of a top end riding hard enduro terrain.
@@garthlundquist3623 that’s where I’m heading with mine!!! Absolutely amazing bikes!! Thanks for watching!!!
I have a 2020 KTM 790 Adventure and had to replace the entire motor one year into ownership. KTM did not support it and I had to pay the entire bill. the local dealer was fucking amazing and waved the labor but it took nearly one year to get the drive line parts from KTM to rebuild the bike. 11 months almost to the day it died. I had put 12K miles on it changing the oil and filters every 3K miles. I planned to keep the bike forever but now with 90 miles on the new motor it is getting sold.
@@brianboylan6498 wow that’s insane!! So sorry to hear that!! Thanks for sharing and watching!!!
I sold my 22’ 890 Adventure solely for the cam issue. Had mine checked out, luckily they were good at the 11K service. Made the decision to go to a T7. I’m keeping my 501, just because it is so lightweight and I’m not getting any younger.
@@pinkiewerewolf it’s said the whole cam deal. Otherwise those bikes are great Machines. I ride a t7 myself just for the simplicity. Thanks for watching!!
@@FMC-20244 It was actually the perfect bike for me. I won’t tolerate a company not taking care of known issues. I had one of the first runs of the Pan America Special. That bike left me stranded too many times. The MOCO wouldn’t listen to any feedback regarding the electronics that let it down but they did buy it back from me for a good price. So they took care of me in the end. H-D also didn’t bring the 975 Pan Am out that they were set to bring to the public. KTM/Husqvarna and their dealers need to fix the cam issue and the TFT issue if they still build up moisture on the inside, also make it right with the current owners.
Same...sold my 901 Expedition too for the same reason. Too much money on a bike to worry about cam failures like this. Great bike but not a long term bike. The 500/501 engines are great proven engines!!
@@adventuristnw2321 the 500/501 are close to bulletproof!!! Thanks for watching
The problem is that the manufacture will only pay the dealer a fixed fee for warranty work, this is why the dealer never like a warranty job.
@@cpuuk I agree with you!! Let’s see what happens. Thanks for watching!!!
That 1976 CB750 Tank in the back brings back good memories.
@@zekd amazing bikes!!! I had one and sold it, looking for another one!! Thanks for watching!!!
It's going to be a long drawn out ideal. Hopefully it will be sorted before winter😊
Fingers crossed!
OMG, another 790 with chocolate cams. Quality engines made in China.
@@cpuuk sadly this is a 2019 so it was still made in Switzerland. But yes it sucks. Update coming soon. Thanks for watching!!!
That music is almost as annoying as KTM engineering flaws .
@@robertstone4025 thanks for watching
Why the stupid music? What does it add? Nothing - it detracts.
@@ProphetAndLoss no music in the next one!!! Thanks for watching!!!
KTM socks only goodwilled parts in my cam, follower's and head rebuild @21,000km. KTM are thieves.
Take a class action out against KTM. KTM have been selling motorcycles with cylinder-heads that are not designed with a correct oil-feed to the camshafts. Hence, these KTM motorcycles with this type of cylinder-head are not of merchantable quality. KTM have since superseded the original flawed cylinder-head with a newly improved design, which has to be installed along with new cam-shafts.
I changed my own cams and followers because it was cheaper than paying labor and hoping KTM gave me parts. $800 in parts. The best part is, when you have what looks like galling on the cams KTM says they are "discolored," and you should buff them off and put it back together. WTF? I will NEVER BUY A KTM PRODUCT AGAIN.
@@RatBike750 sadly we have hear the “ discoloration” story to often. Thanks for watching!!!
Great video. I have 25K miles on my 2021 KTM 890 Adventure. Either I am lucky or don't redline my bike enough. I hope you're listening KTM.
@@greatfallskam glad to hear you got a good one!!! Enjoy it!!! Thanks for watching!!!
Well this raises the question of how many other bikes are effected with this issue, and when has the new cylinder head been put into production of new bikes. I never really new the truth about this motor; is it designed by KTM and built by CF Moto? The motor is used by KTM and CF Moto and is used by Husqvarna as well. This is really disappointing, considering how many good reviews there has been on this motor. Definitely staying away from any bike with this motor or it's variants till there is a clean bill of health.
@@robertgagne9355 there is no official number out there on how many bikes are affected, and many owners of these bikes say they don’t have any problems, but honestly you wouldn’t know unless you take it apart and check. This bike ran 💯 and we couldn’t tell what was going on until we took the valve cover off. This bike was still build by Ktm in 2019. Word is that 2024 has upgraded head but no real info on that neither. I believe this year cf Moto started building the engines and bikes. It’s sad what’s going and all we can do it hope they fix it soon!!! Thanks for watching
What trash, utter trash. 11k? Pure junk
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@@danstevens2204 thanks for watching!!!
I just traded in my 790 for a Suzuki 800de.
@@8andsk835 hope you like it!!! Thanks for watching!!!
I’ve never heard of the issue being with the head and oiling. Always heard it was just cams not being hard enough. I’ll have to look into it
@@shortbusdog seems like multiple factors involved here!! Thanks for watching!!!
Well done. Light setup.
@@Zerotys_ADV thank you!!! Thanks for watching!!!
That’s great he might get it back in a year or so.
@@donkimes2135 sadly you not wrong, thanks for watching!!!
I stick to my Japanese make, I do like the 1290R but I probably never will buy one as there are also issues with these engines and KTM does not deliver on warranty when looking at other videos
@@Compasscard I’m in the same boat, love my japs. Been looking at the 1290 tho. The v twin engines seem pretty reliable. The parallel twins is where the issue started. Thanks for watching!!!
@@FMC-20244I have a 1290 SAS. Awesome bike 👍
@@anderspetersson5279 I can imagine!!! Thanks for watching!!!
I would be fuming if my motor went to crap with that milage what were they thinking?
@@paulscountry456 yes it’s very upsetting. But a update on the situation is coming soon on a follow up video
@@FMC-20244 My consensus use those big ktm with snow track on back and ski up front, ferocious hp from a single, I rode a ktm 125 dirt bike two stroke and it felt like it was a tricked out race bike but it was stock and so fast.
Remove the music
@@nzseagull noted. No more music. Thanks for watching!!!
Buy Yamaha 🤣
@@evalds1983 😂😉
Thanks for the video and Prawno Music
@@thefika thanks for watching!!!
The music has got to go! No music on serious topics and this issue deserves the spotlight
@@paulb_614 noted!!! No more music!!! Thanks for watching
I can’t watch a video with irritating background music.
@@chestertownelectric6290 that has been brought to my attention!!! It’s a learning process, thanks for watching!!!
I did a video on the 890 and touched on its reliability issues, I was blown away with the amount of comments concerning head internals failing at around 12,00 miles
@@rangeroadmoto sadly a wide spread issue
Hello, what country are you in? In France, I have never heard of a problem on camshafts of Ktm 790 or 890 advendure many motorcycles have high mileage and not this problem
@@alain2274 hey we are in the USA, so far it’s recorded that USA, UK and Australia have the most bikes with recorded issues. Thanks for watching
@@FMC-20244 Thank you. What oil do you usually use , in France 10/50 sea. .
@@alain2274 not exactly sure, it’s not my bike. It’s a friend bike. But all the services have been done by ktm dealer
Cross your fingers that this problem somehow won't affect the Kove 800x....Because that thing looks pretty awesome.
I don't understand why you carry tools on a tenere. They never break down. Oh I forgot your buddy rides 2 ktms. Hes gonna need something for sure 😊
😂😂. Well even a tenere can get a flat tire so …. 🤷🏻♂️
Could it be a wheely problem? Like the sv 650 . Wheely that and you're front cilinder gets no oil so you're 650 ends up as a 325
I doubt it, way to many bikes with those issues. But still a interesting thought!!! Thanks for watching
No, it's not a wheelie problem. I had to replace the camshafts on my KTM 790 Duke and I'm not very good at wheelies. My bike being a Duke also removes the "dusting" issue that KTM states is the issue/cause on the Adventure bikes. It is more likely poor surface hardening and possibly clogged oil jets.
My friend is a REALLY calm rider and he had to replace his camshaft at less than 20000km.
@@iamandreja sorry for your friend. This is such a let down on a very loved bike
Awful crap from KTM, brake pads last longer than their cams… they did lots of work and durability tests to make sure we get a durable product!
I just laughed at that statement with the brake pads. Sad but true!!! Thanks for watching!!!
lol - it's true I replaced my camshafts at just under 70,000km, my brake pads were still good at 80,000km but I changed them anyway.
If you respect your money, stay away from european junks. These days, all the companies, hunt horsepower via tight tolerances to meet euro 5 regulations and the mechanical parts always fail. Buy japanese bikes only.
I’m a big Japanese fan myself, but I have to be honest I have a 2020 husky te250 2 stroke and that bike is working like clockwork. Never a single issue
Hardly. The Ducati Testastretta engine (937cc L Twin) is a bomb proof design. Guys who regularly track this motor can't destroy it. Has a long, proven track record. I put over 13k miles on my DesertX in the first year of ownership, at 15k miles now. I have a 5 year/unlimited mileage TRANSFERABLE warranty on my Ducati. I plan on selling it in year 4, with around 50k miles on it. Will have my local Ducati Dealer (AMS Ducati Dallas) do a full PPI and inspection report on the bike before listing it for sale. You don't know how much a vehicle costs until you sell it. 😊
@@jamescampbell4334 I hope you reach 50k miles on it. 😉
I have a honda cbr 1100 xx blackbird with 450k kms on it. I'm the 4th owner. Same engine.
@@manosath3834 that’s the Japanese quality right there!!! 🙌
Do you know if this issue got resolved within the newer models?
I can’t say for certain, we see 23 models with the issue, the 24 are still to new. I guess by end of the year we would know if the 24 are better. Thanks for watching
Really I bought a 2023 890r Duke. I figured if this problem showed up in the 2019 790r they would have made some updates. Now I’m worried! I’m thinking I want to contact ktm before I have issues and ask will they be warranty the bike if it fails. I have bought 11 of there bikes over the years. The only problem I have had was the 08 990duke swelling compensate fuel tank. They did replace under warranty. On my 14 SDR the radiator sprung a leak and needed to be replaced. They didn’t cover that. That cost me $750. I also had the rear single sided swing arm loose hub failure. They covered that under warranty. I don’t no why this wouldn’t be a recall replacement under warranty. If this is still an issue from a 2019 790r and it wasn’t been updated in following years why hasn’t anyone sued ktm?
Really I bought a 2023 890r Duke. I figured if this problem showed up in the 2019 790r they would have made some updates. Now I’m worried! I’m thinking I want to contact ktm before I have issues and ask will they be warranty the bike if it fails. I have bought 11 of there bikes over the years. The only problem I have had was the 08 990duke swelling compensate fuel tank. They did replace under warranty. On my 14 SDR the radiator sprung a leak and needed to be replaced. They didn’t cover that. That cost me $750. I also had the rear single sided swing arm loose hub failure. They covered that under warranty. I don’t no why this wouldn’t be a recall replacement under warranty. If this is still an issue from a 2019 790r and it wasn’t been updated in following years why hasn’t anyone sued ktm?
@@RobertKehl It is definitely less frequent on the Dukes, but there are cases reported.
I see so many vehicles, 2 wheels and 4, that have this issue. The cam lobes furthest from the oil feed get starved. What a useless design having oil come in from one side through one channel in my opinion. All it takes is some particle build up or maybe even oil filter change without soaking the filter in oil before installation.
Definitely a design flaw here!! Thanks for watching!!!
It's been shown not to be the lobes farthest from the oil feed in some cases.
Thank you for sharing the issues with the 790/890 motors. My 1090 R was solid, my 890R ain’t.
Yes its a sad case!! the V twin engines seem to be good, the Parallel twins are the failing ones!!! Thanks for watching!!!
More reason not to buy china made anything
KTM bikes are expensive to maintain and are not user friendly when it comes to doing work on them yourself unless you have some reasonable mechanical aptitude.I have spent plenty on my old 950 over the years with the power and performance making it difficult to let go of.The new T7 tenere looks like a cheaper more reliable option.
I agree 💯 with you!!! They are fun bikes but pricey and high maintenance. I own a t7 myself and love the bike, motor is basically bulletproof, but suspension is a bit on the weak side. Thanks for watching
You say many KTMs have this problem but what is the actual number? I had my 2019 790 Adv serviced a couple of weeks ago at 19,000 miles, the valves were still in tolerance and the cam lobes were ok.
Then you sir are one of the lucky ones!!! Even though there is no official actual number it seems like over 50% of the 790/890 series has this problem. There is a group page that only discusses the cam issue and every day we see 5-10 new members stating that they bike have a worn cam. And the problem seems world wide, not limited to any country
@@FMC-20244 that's a bold claim of over 50%. Is there actually any evidence to back it up or is it a case of my mate said etc
@@jimcarr8425 as stated there is no actual official number, and no it’s not what a mate said, it’s weeks of research. Thanks for watching!!
Exactly. There are more stories than actual cases. Especially alot of keyboard warriors who like to be "experts". There are some, but how many? My dealer had never heard of the problem and he has sold alot. What's alot? Exactly!
All these cam wipe outs on ktms look like oil starvation to me. The harder material wears rather than the softer material. Without oil to protect the metal to metal contact you get this
That’s what many say, they have little oil jets and they get blocked with any little bit of debris in the oil.
That's very impressive. Music was good too. 🤦♂
Just started and still Learning, thanks for watching
@@FMC-20244 Appreciate your efforts. Thanks for trying. Hope it gets easier with time
@@yk10yk I’m sure it will, like everything it’s a learning process!!!
If you don't have any input on the 790 or cam or failure why comment. 😅 trolling I guess since you have 6 subscribers in 6 years lol
@@outdoorkreations7051 I apologise sir. Never again. Glad my profile put a smile on your face. Can I leave now?
Looks like a metallurgy problem.
Yes I agree, let see if ktm comes through!!! Thanks for watching
@@FMC-20244 I will take Japanese steel over Chinese steel any day.
@@TXLorenzo I prefer Japanese bikes in general!!!
Must be the china produced engine.
Not sure, for what I know that year the cams where made in Germany and UK
No, by the contrary, this happens on Austria built engines
They haven't learnt the lessons of the car industry. They have gone cheap and its not working for them. Every manufacture has to go through this for some unbeknown reason. Bring production back to Europe and sort your quality control out!! not hard??? Also lose that tech pack shit. That really pissses customers off. I've bought 6 new ktm's over the years. Really want the 1390 SMT when it comes out, but just do not want hand 20K plus over for a bike with dodgy reliability and over bearing electronics. I don't ride fast, but hate them. My super duke GT traction control put me in hospital for a week. Love my Ducati, but miss my ktm. That's the future.
Yes sadly the quality control is a big issue here, as far as the tech pack, I personally don’t care for it at all, but most of todays consumers do and that’s why they keep stuffing these bikes with electronics. What blows my mind is that ktm charges a arm and a leg for those bikes and then you have to pay extra to unlock the tech that’s already on the bike and the consumer already paid for 🤦🏻♂️
1. The music is annoying and loud 2. Your friend was scammed, sorry
Thanks for the feedback, just started the channel and still learning a lot!! Thanks for watching
How was his mate scammed?