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yea, sounds good. I do like the power and lightness of my KTM 450, but I would not mind having a 690!

Hi, It did need to be adjusted down a bit, but yea, all is well.

look at 5:15 and you can see the little dot on the sprocket is at the top. TDC.

check also at 9:40 you can see the dot again right at the top.

go for it! You can do it. Then make a video for it, so others can also do it! Blessings on your project!

actually, it is not hard and will take some time, especially the first time. But easily doable!

sure, thanks for the encouragement!

where are you? Mine is the european model- full enduro not a duel sport.

@@MotoWorld777 I’m in California, where everything fun is illegal

Hey, I have a Kenda big block in the back and an Anake Wild in the front. The Anake Wild is a great tire with good grip on and off road, the Kenda big block is better off road, on quick deceleration on the pavement the Kenda tends to loose grip and you feel like you are riding a Super Moto race!. On the other had they are relatively cheap but good tires.

@@MotoWorld777 Thanks for the information! How well do they perform on tar roads though?

hi, that is an 11 oz weight from "Best Dual Sport Bikes.com

yea, it was definitely worth it for me! lowering link then dropped the forks in the clamps about an inch or so. So much more comfortable and usable in my opinion and yea, I can touch the ground easily and I end up falling less! blessings from here in Tbilisi!

hi, I usually answer all questions very quickly, but I just got home and it is nearly 10pm. So I would have to look it up, I don't remember those things. So I suggest you do the same. You can download a manual for the bike as well that will show the torque settings, or just google it. Good night.

@@MotoWorld777 i did, and got the job done. you could put them in the description to help others watching, the top bolts, 10mm are both 15nm, and the t30 side bolts with the o rings are 10nm! :)

you are welcome! yea, just take your time and you can do it! Blessings from here in Tbilisi!

great to hear from you. Yea, I am 61 and been riding since I was around 11. For trail riding and light to medium Enduro, there is no better bike! the suspension is outstanding and the bike is very maintenance easy. Blessings from here!

this? For locating noises, you can put a long screwdriver with the metal end against the tensioner or any other place and the handle end against your ear, where ever it is the loudest, there is your noise and possible problem.

@@MotoWorld777 I meant the chain tensioner, but yeah it sounds logical, thank you 🙏

I have a clicking noise from the chain. If I do what you showed in the video will it get rid of the problem?

yea baby! just like me, slow and always trying to overcome obstacles!

@@MotoWorld777 But the difference is that this bike still has to prove it's reliability and durability. Yours are well proven already))

hmm, not sure, but it is a hydraulic unit, so even if you put it in loose it should immediately tighten up when you start the bike. Either you have a problem with the tensioner or it could be in the chain or sprokets or even the valves. Are you valves adjusted properly?

@@MotoWorld777 I've got it torn down gonna do a valve adjustment soon here. I'll let ya know what I figure out

Hi! I ordered them on Amazon through USA2Georgia. Takes a few weeks but you can get a kit with lots of sizes, Probably you can get them at the Husky center here in Tbilisi as well.

send me your email or whatsapp or telegram and I will contact you! :)

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Hello, honestly, I just keep the oil changed, air filter clean and chain lubed and that is about it. I am on my second back tire, still original front, although it could use a change. I did adjust the valves once. It fires up every time and runs perfect. I have no complaints.

@@MotoWorld777 thanks ✌️

@@MotoWorld777 Has it ever given you any problems, perhaps after having driven many km?

thanks!

cool! Any videos of your bike?

@@MotoWorld777 On my page, I put a side car on it

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hi, it depends on what your headers are made of. Stainless, aluminum, titanium will not be effected, some kinds of coated headers are also ok. I believe the scrambler headers are stainless, if I am not mistaken. I have had no trouble with mine. But I recently bought some "Titanium" wrap to replace the fiberglass wrap. The fiberglass is not holding up well. Let me know how it goes!

@@MotoWorld777 I'm using the stock headers of a Ducati Scrambler Cafe Racer. I hope it doesn't rust 😅

Hi, no failure! I had removed it when I did my valve adjustment and simply did a separate video on removing adjusting and reinstall. If you hear rattling, it is likely either the valve tensioner or your valves. Pop it out and inspect it. Lots of guys go for manual adjusters, but if it is working keep it in there. You can also take off the cam cover and inspect the tightness of the tensioner (before you loosen it and also do a valve measuring to see if they are loose. Let me know what you find!

I have the same bike same year and every and I'm having the same problem it does it whenever it's a idle whenever I start it and then goes away but then if I shut off and start it does it again I don't know if I should be worried or not bc it stops whenever I'm riding

no, not at all. The tensioner only puts pressure on the chain. If you are adjusting the valves, then yes definitely put it on top dead center using the marks on the valve chain sprockets then remove the tensioner. then use the screw at the bottom of the case to lock it in place. (only on the 250s and 350s). To only check the valves just use the timing marks on the timing chain sprockets.

Thank you. That's what I thought but another person's YT video seemed to stress that it needed to be done first (for cam chain tensioner), which didn't make sense. Thanks again.

@@MotoWorld777 Hello and thank you for the video, I would like to ask another similiar question about this. I removed my tensioner to check if it was the source of my rattling sound, and it was the problem. After that I pushed the bike in neutral (without any tensioner installed) in my garage about 5 meters and in my mind it shouldn't be a problem but a mechanic friend insisted about a possible issue which is timing chain missing a teeth, which would be bad. Based on your experince do you think I should be worried? Thanks in advance for your answer and have a good day!

@@egezengin1586 hey, yea, that is important! If you have any suspicions cam chain or sprocket problems, pull the valve cover and inspect everything. I can not imagine the chain or sprockets loosing teeth unless you had a piece of metal go through it or you have 50000 miles on the bike. See my valve adjustment video or getting to the top end. It is pretty easy.

@@MotoWorld777 Turns out the only problem was the tensioner itself, after moving the bike and reinstalling the new tensioner, the bike just ran perfectly. And by "missing teeth" I meant as in jumping or skipping if that makes sense. Thanks again for the video it was a great help!

Well, God Bless! Yea, I have fun with it all and like to try stuff! Thanks!

True! And they vary in price and what is included in them. You really have to research. I actually ordered this kit from Italy and got it a lot cheaper! It is night and day difference in the ride and capability of the bike.

Thanks, Lets ride!

I guess it depends on their condition and if you live in a place where you can get them!

good question, especially with a Ducati!

yes, it is true, there is always one more you need to be complete!

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@@MotoWorld777 Tbilisi?

yes, Tbilisi.@@Hoser1mVm

Great advice if you are working on the 2020 250! But not on the 450! It is single overhead cam with no crank lock bolt also don't need to remove the chain or touch the cam tensioner. different procedure. I may do another vid when I do my 250 then you can see that procedure which is very different and more complicated.

@@MotoWorld777 lol I guess I should of paid more attention to the year. Guess those outside caps should have clued me in. I haven’t done one of these tho.

actually the 450s and 500s are still single overhead cams, only the 250s and 350s are double. so the procedure is the same.@@Scummy_shovel

Well, as I said, I got it used "so I don't know" if it was done before. But, I will say, they can go a lot farther than the book recommends, especially if you are not racing.

@@MotoWorld777 I ran a 2021 fx350 180 hours before I sold it and it was still running perfectly fine. . It was never raced tho. Just some trail rides and single track. I have still gotten 100 hours out of my race ktm motors. I have a 22 fc350 right now with 115. I’m rebuilding the top end tho. I prob wouldn’t but me and my son are planning a trip out west so figured I’d freshen the whole bike up just to be safe. My luck and all. Be a lot cheaper and easier doing here than 20 hours from home and not knowing anyone lol. I’m curious to see how far out of spec this one is I raced it 80 hours before he started trail riding it. Still runs and starts good tho so I’d say it’s not far out

thanks!

hi, it was around 20mm or 3/4 inch

which part? The rear shock? No, not without modifying the rear shock mount or buying a longer shock that fits the mounts.

hmm, what are these better ways? I do these things to show you can get good results with low cost. You could spend 500 dollars on a new seat, but then it would not be cheap or honestly a whole lot better. Many people enjoy doing things on their own and that is what I am promoting. But, yea, let me know what you think would be a better way. Thanks.

In other words, it can be said that this is not a personal opinion, and for every person who intends to buy a motorcycle, the health of all the parts is of special importance in terms of nature, and such actions will only reduce its value. It is a product, but some people may make any modifications to their engine for their own personal use and do not have credit for the originality of the parts produced by companies such as Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki, Harley, KTM, etc.

But I know you are a smart person and can come up with a new idea that can be installed on the seat individually.

@@Amin.namdari thanks, I am missing your point a bit, but if you are saying that is somehow devalues the resale of the bike, it may be true. But my butt is more valuable than the seat! 😁 If I wanted I could put another foam in the seat before I sell it, but at this point, I will likely keep this bike for many years so it needs to be comfortable, ridable and enjoyable first.

@@MotoWorld777 I had not noticed this very subtle point😂

if you know that it is a false light and that all is working well, just ignore it. But check for ways to reset the dash as well.

Horrible design.

Hi, yea, the FE 250 is still one of my favorite bikes to ride and the lowering link still works like new, no problems. As I showed in the video, it is the same one they sell in the US, they are all made in china. For me the lowering link makes the bike perfect for enduro and trail riding!

yes, I agreee 800 ccs with 75 hp is plenty. Most of the work I do is not for more power but for better performance, as in making it lighter or adding crash bars and other accessories, Also to make it more of an adventure bike.