Valve Adjustment and Cam Chain Tensioner Replacement | KTM 1090 1190 1290 Adventure

In this episode of Back in the Garage, I show you how to adjust the valves on my 2016 KTM 1290 Super Adventure. The process is the same for all of the KTM 1090, 1190 and 1290 Adventure Bikes. Additionally, I show you how to replace the cam chain tensioners.
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[@lorinhughes]

Dude...... you are my "go to" online instructor for any repairs on all my KTM's, can't thank you enough and say keep up the great videos.

[@portlandtwowheels1872]

You have no idea how helpful you are to DIY people like me. I successfully checked the valves on my 1090 and they were all in spec. Hell, I've used your videos for everything I've done to my 1090. Thanks again! I still think your intro "Back in back in the back back back in the garage back in back in the garage" is hilarious and it drives my wifey crazy. If you ever head towards the PNW (Oregon) then we should get a beer or something. I owe you a beer. Or 5.

[@MotoVibes]

Hey Mario. I am just amazed by the mechanical work you can do on your KTM. Your videos have been helpful on a few occasions but mostly I watch them for entertainment as I am far from doing work on the bike like shown on this video - so this is just a little shoutout and greetings from Germany as I am watching this video on the big screen. Love your videos- cheers Oliver

[@devonbiker]

I’ve only just removed my back wheel and cleaned my rear brake pads. I was so excited that I did it and put it all back together. This video........ well!!!!!!

[@YobboinAus]

Great vid, good to see other people doing their own maintenance - just about to do my 1290 R - 60k KM service so good just to get a refresher on the valve gaps

[@Hobblecreekkid]

Super helpful tip on resetting the OEM cam chain tensioner. Thanks for yet another valuable instructional guide to keeping a 1X90 running.

[@kennethvernonprivate]

....and welcome back to the garage!! Thanks dude! Awesome...

[@sergiocardoso8806]

Very good video, congratulations. So instructive.

[@gustavoenriquez1299]

Man, thank you very much for your great video. Save me a lots of time.

[@dandersonjr]

Well I've used your Back in the Garage video's before and I'll have to catalog this one for future use. Oh and nice watch.

[@chrismalton1904]

Great video, my 1290 is at 19,000 miles now so due for a check, I did watch that video. 👍

[@Motowanderlust]

Thanks for the info! Great video!

[@alexeyartyukhov2044]

Hello from Russia! Thanks for your great videos, Mario. Looks like many of KTM's professional mechanics around the world are going to curse you for your educational activities)))

[@enduroa.k.o]

Great informative video mate well done 👍 🇬🇧

[@dalehawkes1698]

Nice job that looks like a giant fafh hopefully she’s all sweet now back together 👍👍👍

[@carinamatzkin8043]

hola en la KTM 1290 que cantidad de millas soporta la cadena de distribución y tensores. Gracias

[@ducaduke]

Can I ask you what brought you to the conclusion that your cct was extending to far out like was the chain just really tight?

[@portlandtwowheels7607]

....."ba ba back in back in back in ba ba ba back in the garage!" Hahaha. Love it.

[@allanhickey2190]

Good one

[@jpwerth8610]

We need a valve adjustment video for the 890 Adv R! Please!