For me it is easier to mark each plug where it goes before removal with a pen and some tape, then remove tape one the harness install is complete. I do the same thing working on my jets. I thought I would share this tip, hopefully it helps out. Safe travels gentlemen.
Well done. Whilst you have a reference bike in the workshop plenty of photos has assited me in rebuilding my BMW f650. Particularly with cable routing and fixing.
It looked pretty crazy for sure but somehow it came together a lot easier than I initially thought - well, Stephan kinda knows what he is doing which helped a lot
Hi! Thanks for the great video! Sorry, if i have skipped over it, but the camshaft issues are LC8c (798/890) issues not with the LC8 as far as i know. As an austrian, with "some" (;-)) experience with KTMs, i would really love to know what the problem with your bike has actually been!? Love your videos, greetings from styria!
Hi Wolfgang - we had this engine at a specialist (it is not from my motorcycle by the way - this was Stephans KTM - mine had an engine damage and was replaced by KTM) - I know engine issues are typically rare with the 1290 series and the camshafts are usually not the problem. We were curious and just asked the question about what is bothering the 790/890 engines as no "really" seems to know. As far as I know KTM has already acknowledged that there is an issue. th-cam.com/video/SBp99gf0OoA/w-d-xo.html For this particual engine we also do not really know what the problem was - it is hard to read of the parts that you remove. Stephan's guess was that this came from a service mistake as the engine oil was overfilled - somehow this could have impacted the lubrication for the engine resulting in poor lubrication later on - but like I said no one really knows. The engine sounded pretty bad especiall after startup as you can see in the beginning of this video th-cam.com/video/2XFdmWZnmuo/w-d-xo.html Since I had the engine issues with my own 1290 SAR last year I was especially curious to assist with removing, rebuilting and installing Stephan's engine on his 1290 SAS and I thought this would be interesting for others too. Despite my critical engine damage last year I just bought by 4th KTM 1290 Super Adventure a few weeks ago for next season. I still like this bike and in the end KTM fixed it under warranty even though it took a long time th-cam.com/video/_y-2GRTVphQ/w-d-xo.html I hope this helps ;-) cheers, Oliver
@@MotoVibes Thx so much! How they handle their customers is their real problem! Especially for you, such a loyal one! Hopefully, considering the current situation with KTM, you made a good deal with the new one. Is it a R or S?
@@wolfganglueger1691 In my case the engine was fixed with a brand new engine, so I have no complaints on that end. I probably put a lot more kilomoters on my motorcycles than most 1290 riders - I have ridden 130k km with my last 3 1290 SA combined in the past 7 years. My KTM dealer gave me a good deal on my new 1290 - it is the R version again. I tend to sell the bikes between 40-50k km. Not because there is anything wrong with them - I just don't think motorcycles sell really well with much more km than that.
@@MotoVibes Nice, great choice, also have an eye on a new 2024 R model. The only thing, having a 23' r1250rt, not sure if i should have two such big bikes, because experience tell me i can just ride one at a time. ;-) For me though, started with LC4 KTMs decades ago, it would be some kind of a solidarity act with our struggling but still beloved brand. Let's see... Anyways looking forward to probably meet you out there some day! I really like your channel, continue your great work!
@@wolfganglueger1691 The new 1390 Super Adventure looks awesome - I was just at my dealership this week and at the moment they think it will be a while until it will show up in showrooms - late spring to summer is what they said. I will certainly take it for a test spin once its there ;-) Hopefully we will meet one of these days - until then ride safe and stay awesome - cheers, Oliver
OMG ! I cannot imagine doing this job. Next time, just push the big off cliff and call insurance company. Just kidding. Glad you got the bike up and running Major cred honors. Thanks for video.
There have been a lot of posts about KTM and some issues within the Oil rail that resultet in insufficient lubrication of the cams - hope it is fixed on yours now - otherwise now you know how to change the engine - great video👌
For me it is easier to mark each plug where it goes before removal with a pen and some tape, then remove tape one the harness install is complete. I do the same thing working on my jets. I thought I would share this tip, hopefully it helps out. Safe travels gentlemen.
Modern cabling is such a pain. Thank you for the dis-assemble\ re-assemble videos.🙂 You do excellent video production.
@@cpuuk thank you very much 😉
Sir This is Super Vlog
This Content Very Rare Vlogs in TH-cam.
Awesome Video
From Kochi
@@ShefeekArozin1621 thank you very much- glad you like this video. It was fun assisting and filming it 😉
Awesome video! Stephan is a warrior! Well done. Best!
@@creedm3040 absolutely 👍
Well done. Whilst you have a reference bike in the workshop plenty of photos has assited me in rebuilding my BMW f650. Particularly with cable routing and fixing.
@@BishBosh2010 the cables are the toughest part I guess 😉
Fantastic video. You're getting the golden touch.
Well done 🎉🏆💪
Thank you so much 😉
Awesome to see this! I also have a KTM1290 SAS 2022, Love mine!
@@SugarFPV thank you
Well done chaps !. No wonder modern bike servicing costs so much , bloody hell. Hope alls well with the engine .
@@rogerwilliams2902 thank you very much- the bike now looks like new too and the engine runs like a new engine 😉
Congratulations what a accomplishment.
@@ianferrier235 thank you 😊
Figuring out the wiring just taking off the cam covers was bad enough. I can't imagine doing the whole engine cabling
It looked pretty crazy for sure but somehow it came together a lot easier than I initially thought - well, Stephan kinda knows what he is doing which helped a lot
The notorious crank position sensor. Haven't watched it all. Still Watching
@@DaveDayve 😉🤙
Awesome 👌 👏 👍
@@Matt-vo1ge thank you 😊
Cool
@@Andrewlone174 thank you 🙏
Hi!
Thanks for the great video!
Sorry, if i have skipped over it, but the camshaft issues are LC8c (798/890) issues not with the LC8 as far as i know.
As an austrian, with "some" (;-)) experience with KTMs, i would really love to know what the problem with your bike has actually been!?
Love your videos, greetings from styria!
Hi Wolfgang - we had this engine at a specialist (it is not from my motorcycle by the way - this was Stephans KTM - mine had an engine damage and was replaced by KTM) - I know engine issues are typically rare with the 1290 series and the camshafts are usually not the problem. We were curious and just asked the question about what is bothering the 790/890 engines as no "really" seems to know. As far as I know KTM has already acknowledged that there is an issue. th-cam.com/video/SBp99gf0OoA/w-d-xo.html
For this particual engine we also do not really know what the problem was - it is hard to read of the parts that you remove. Stephan's guess was that this came from a service mistake as the engine oil was overfilled - somehow this could have impacted the lubrication for the engine resulting in poor lubrication later on - but like I said no one really knows. The engine sounded pretty bad especiall after startup as you can see in the beginning of this video th-cam.com/video/2XFdmWZnmuo/w-d-xo.html
Since I had the engine issues with my own 1290 SAR last year I was especially curious to assist with removing, rebuilting and installing Stephan's engine on his 1290 SAS and I thought this would be interesting for others too.
Despite my critical engine damage last year I just bought by 4th KTM 1290 Super Adventure a few weeks ago for next season. I still like this bike and in the end KTM fixed it under warranty even though it took a long time th-cam.com/video/_y-2GRTVphQ/w-d-xo.html
I hope this helps ;-)
cheers,
Oliver
@@MotoVibes Thx so much! How they handle their customers is their real problem!
Especially for you, such a loyal one!
Hopefully, considering the current situation with KTM, you made a good deal with the new one. Is it a R or S?
@@wolfganglueger1691 In my case the engine was fixed with a brand new engine, so I have no complaints on that end.
I probably put a lot more kilomoters on my motorcycles than most 1290 riders - I have ridden 130k km with my last 3 1290 SA combined in the past 7 years.
My KTM dealer gave me a good deal on my new 1290 - it is the R version again. I tend to sell the bikes between 40-50k km. Not because there is anything wrong with them - I just don't think motorcycles sell really well with much more km than that.
@@MotoVibes Nice, great choice, also have an eye on a new 2024 R model.
The only thing, having a 23' r1250rt, not sure if i should have two such big bikes, because experience tell me i can just ride one at a time. ;-)
For me though, started with LC4 KTMs decades ago, it would be some kind of a solidarity act with our struggling but still beloved brand.
Let's see...
Anyways looking forward to probably meet you out there some day!
I really like your channel, continue your great work!
@@wolfganglueger1691 The new 1390 Super Adventure looks awesome - I was just at my dealership this week and at the moment they think it will be a while until it will show up in showrooms - late spring to summer is what they said. I will certainly take it for a test spin once its there ;-)
Hopefully we will meet one of these days - until then ride safe and stay awesome - cheers, Oliver
What is the name of the manual you’re using to do the removal ? 6:24
@@joelreynoso30 it’s the official shop manual for this motorcycle- not sure what KTM calls it officially though
in what time 😅😅
@@MrWheely1 about 7-8 hours 😉
Hello. Why did the engine break?...
@@baxabuxa17 we think overfilling the oil resulted in some damage during an earlier service by KTM but head to know for sure
@@MotoVibes :)
hey, so what was the engine failure exactly on your KTM? why they change the engine..reasons..
@@michsky46 I don’t know because the engine was sent to KTM unopened by the dealer
@@MotoVibes do they will tell you what was the problem?
@@michsky46 likely not - I asked but I was given little hope
OMG ! I cannot imagine doing this job. Next time, just push the big off cliff and call insurance company. Just kidding. Glad you got the bike up and running Major cred honors. Thanks for video.
@@greatfallskam thank you very much. It was fun to witness the installation and assist Stephan. It was such a relief when the engine came to life 😉
Che problema aveva? Comunque complimenti ma c'era molto lavoro👍
Lots of work but interesting to witness 😉
There have been a lot of posts about KTM and some issues within the Oil rail that resultet in insufficient lubrication of the cams - hope it is fixed on yours now - otherwise now you know how to change the engine - great video👌
@@bjrnhjjakobsen2174 thank you very much 😉
The camshaft issues are on the 790/890 engine, not on the 1290
Don't forget to torque the main engine 'bolt'...😅
@@ChrisVanderheeren 👍
Funny, I’m actually watching this video exactly at 3.15 as you literally say it…
@@os6219 😂🤙 best time to watch it !
Boys...are you drinking mexican beer in Berlin..?? WTF??😅😅
Never! This was Hamburg 😂
catastrophic engine failure at 60k kms...let's ot get used to this...let's not excuse it....
The oil pump needed replacing- the rest was replaced since engine was open already