You mean 'Left-hand side' for oil drain plug, not right hand side (always from direction while sitting on the bike) but thank you for taking the time for this great video. People like you help so many people :) Like me.
I have the ktm duke 690.....thanks for this video. Dealership charged me $200 for my first 600 mile service. smh. But now I'm doing it myself and saving so much money!
Huh, much easier than the older KTM 640 LC-4 design. The screens and filters look the same as on the newer KTM 350/500s...just twice as many! Thanks for posting. JB
Thanks a million for this! If I may, just a couple of questions: should I be replacing the o-rings for the oil filters when I change them out? Should I be replacing the o-rings on the oil screens each time I clean them? And should I be replacing the seal ring on the drain plug with each oil change?
I'm glad the video helped you. As for your question I did not replace those rings because they seemed in good condition. I do replace the rings at about every 5 oil changes. Hope this helps. Cheers
Very helpful video mate! But I have a question.. how much oil have i to put inside? I’ve read 1.700 ml.. I putted 1.7 but I can’t watch the oil from the oil screen.. have I to put extra oil until I could watch it from the screen on the right side?
Howdy Docman, Great vid, I'll be changing the oil on my 2012 for the first time in a few weeks, Previous owner said it takes a few hours? Heh, not sure why exactly. Question - You open and seal each drain plug / filter / screen, individually and seal individually, was this to illustrate each step? Anyreason why I can't just open / drain / clean screens / add new filters all at the same time? I would wait for the initial drain of oil to happen first so it doesnt just burst at the seams. Any reason why thats a bad idea? More opportunity for debris to enter I suppose.
I just bought a 2019 KTM SMC R 690 a couple days ago. The dealership told me it was going to be around $500 for the first service at 620 miles. That seems a little steep, compared to all the other bikes I've had. Tell me, do you do your own valve checks? If so, how often do you recommend doing it?
zandr19 Thank you for your comment. I did not do my own valves on this model. But the good news with these ones is that they only need to be done around 12 500 miles (20,000 kms). But all the rest ai did myself which Dave’s tons of cash. 😉
I used a torque wrench for year working on vehicles, for me it's experience but just be sure to never over tighten because that can cause really bad issues. Cheers
How do you know how many pounds to tighten the bolts? Is it in the manual? And how much maintenance does this bike need compared to a 2016 wr250? thanks.
Yes, you will find all the torques for the bolts in the owners manual. I would say they are pretty much the same except that you will need a valve clearance check on the 690 at 10000km and the Yamaha at 250000 km or something like that.
Hey Doc, super Video! How often do you need to make maintenance on the 690 R? I am thinking about to buy one myself, but i am scared that i would have to do maintenance every 15h...
Hello, the maintenance on the 690r is really good. Valve clearance check every 10000km and oil change every 5000km. If you use it a lot off road then the oil changes can be more frequent if it is dusty like every 2500km. And of course you get yourself a good off road air filter that you can oil. That's it. It's not a maintenance monster. Hope this helps. Cheers
Also. I'm having problems with my oil pressure light? I just got a brand new 2016 and the oil light keeps coming on. AND my brake light is out too. Just got pulled over on my vacation 5 days after getting the bike. It's a little frustrating
Brand new 2016? That's a first that I hear of such misfortune. You must have a bad switch or connection somewhere. Bring the bike right back to the dealer while under warranty.
Hey mate, I was looking at taking my 690 in for a service. It's at about 5000km now but, could you just give me a list of stuff that they would do for a full service and see if I can do it by myself? thanks dude
At 5000km its basically and oil and filter change and your regular maintenance as per the owners manual. At 10000km is the more aggressive maintenance like valves adjustments. At this point I recommend checking torques, adjusting and checking chain components and then twist the throttle and have fun. :)
Michael Irschick Yes, in most cases. If you only drive street and light trails your good with 8000 to 10000 Kms intervals. But I was riding competition and extreme conditions so my oil would break down much faster due to ruff usage. ;)
+yishai nissanian Hello yishai, If you use you motorcycle in normal road conditions you change your oil at about every 5000 km. If you race it in dusty conditions I would change it every 2000 km. Cheers
hey doc why do you use kerosene? and is there a oil you recommend? also my bike likes to stall here and there for no apparent reason then my battery dies alot also where ill have to use a jump box any sugestions or ideas why
+jacob verble Hi Jacob!! I use the Kerosene for cleaning the screens only, it helps dissolve the old oil quickly. The oil I recommend is the 300V from Motul. As for the stalling of you bike, it seems to be an electrical issue, maybe a charging problem if your battery is always dead. I would have a look there first. Hope this helps. Cheers
Hi Jared, those are piston ring pliers, I broke the tip off that set a while back so I modified them to do just that lol. They come with different tips, you should be able to get those at any auto shop.
Jared Knowlton they’re called circlip or snap ring pliers , Auto zone has them for around $10 , with various types of interchangeable heads for different applications.
***** have you had yours remapped? the guy i bought it from put a slip on fmf pipe on it but never had it remapped. thinking about buying the evo vented air box lid and taking it to get it remapped.
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You mean 'Left-hand side' for oil drain plug, not right hand side (always from direction while sitting on the bike) but thank you for taking the time for this great video. People like you help so many people :) Like me.
I have the ktm duke 690.....thanks for this video. Dealership charged me $200 for my first 600 mile service. smh. But now I'm doing it myself and saving so much money!
I'm glad I could help!! Ride safe!!
Now I just need a KTM 690 Enduro...I love that bike.
;)
Huh, much easier than the older KTM 640 LC-4 design. The screens and filters look the same as on the newer KTM 350/500s...just twice as many! Thanks for posting. JB
Your welcome JB!! Cheers
I figured the KTM would have been a nightmare but heck it's just as easy as any others. stay safe
Truly easy once you do it!! ;)
Great video! Thanks a lot. Much easier to do it watching your video than reading a manual. Thanks again
Thank you very much for the kind words. Keep enjoying this awesome bike. Please let me know if I can help with anything else. :)
Whoa! That's easy. My old LC4 oil change is a process. Kids today....
Thank you. Just did my first oil change. You made it painless.
Awesome!!
just wanted to say great video and great 1080 p just got my 2014 a week ago doing the break in still love this bike
Awesome. Congratulations!!! Thank you for the nice comment. :)
Very informative vid mate. If I had the KTM I would have no worries following that demonstration. Awesome!
Well thank you very much MrAus!! :)
Just picked up my 690 2 days ago. Great video, I had a 08 530exc, similar, but a lot less frequency and seems easier.
Tim S Congratulations 🎈. Enjoy yourself. Thank you for the kind words, I’m glad it can help a little. 👍🕊
Yeaaa Doc!! We're back in the riding game!! **Holds up glass of Hennessey rocks** Here's to the 2014 season!!
Cheers Brother!!! Let it begin ;))
Super stuff! Changing the oil on my 690 smc r today
+Haakon Høisæther Awesome, I'm glad it helped you out. Have great ride!! Thanks for stopping in ;)
Nice Vid! I got my KTM 690 two month ago and its very nice to have a good advice video for the oil change!
Thanks!
Cheers Luz
Thank you for the kind word Luz!!! Big congratulations on the purchase of a new 690. Ride hard, Ride safe.. :)
Hey Luz, imagine meeting you here. Just picked up a 701...
You did wat? A 701? Awesome! What about the beemer?
Thanks. Need to change the oil on my Husky 710 and this was very helpful.
Excellent!!! I'm glad the video helped you out. Congrats on your new ride ;). Cheers
Husky 701!?! go on.......
Picked one up. Realized I was never going to lose weight so the bike had to! So far liking it.
Thanks for the video. Going to change my first oil change today. Big help
Awesome! Glad I could help out. Cheers
Great - thank you !
Got my 690 two month ago, so its a needful link to me too :)
take care !
b.reg.
Andreas
Thank you ;)
Thanks thats going to help a lot on my 2015 KTM 690. THANK YOU MUCH...
I'm glad I could help, Congrats on your new 690 ;)
Nice video. Just what I needed
Thanks! Feel a lot more confident doing my own oil change now!
I'm glad the video helped you out!! Blessings brother
Spring where?? lol
Nicely done very well explained
Thumbs up
Thanks Samurai!! :)
Thanks a million for this! If I may, just a couple of questions: should I be replacing the o-rings for the oil filters when I change them out? Should I be replacing the o-rings on the oil screens each time I clean them? And should I be replacing the seal ring on the drain plug with each oil change?
I'm glad the video helped you. As for your question I did not replace those rings because they seemed in good condition. I do replace the rings at about every 5 oil changes. Hope this helps. Cheers
Thanks for taking the time to do this! Great instructional video. Liked and Subscribed!
I'm glad you liked it Edarahk!! Thank you for your support :)
this video really helped me a lot. thanks!
I'm glad I could help, Cheers Issac!! ;)
Great video Doc!
Thanks buddy!!
No problem bro, thank you
Very helpful video mate! But I have a question.. how much oil have i to put inside? I’ve read 1.700 ml.. I putted 1.7 but I can’t watch the oil from the oil screen.. have I to put extra oil until I could watch it from the screen on the right side?
1.7 is exactly right. Make sure your motorcycle is level and upright to check the oil in the window. Cheers
Greay video for tje 690 owners!!!, Thanks
Thank you XRGAS. Glad you liked it. :)
Good video learn for first timer.
+Andor Koval Thank you :)
Thanks - very helpful keep up the great work
Great video, man. Thanks!
And i still don't even have my 690, lol!
Thanks for the kind words, I think I watched every video about the 690 before getting mine too!! LOL. Have fun and ride safe, you'll have a blast. ;)
Howdy Docman,
Great vid, I'll be changing the oil on my 2012 for the first time in a few weeks, Previous owner said it takes a few hours? Heh, not sure why exactly. Question - You open and seal each drain plug / filter / screen, individually and seal individually, was this to illustrate each step? Anyreason why I can't just open / drain / clean screens / add new filters all at the same time? I would wait for the initial drain of oil to happen first so it doesnt just burst at the seams. Any reason why thats a bad idea? More opportunity for debris to enter I suppose.
Thanks Ben. I see no problem with your method and yes, I did it for demonstration purposes. Cheers
I still drools when I see your 690
:))
Thanks very good video
Lucky you the place i went to charged me 670 dollars for my first tune up
Wow!! That's a lot of money!! I hope you can use this video in the future. All the best
Thank you for that. Easy enough.
Awesome!! ;)
TY!!! concise!
I just bought a 2019 KTM SMC R 690 a couple days ago. The dealership told me it was going to be around $500 for the first service at 620 miles. That seems a little steep, compared to all the other bikes I've had. Tell me, do you do your own valve checks? If so, how often do you recommend doing it?
zandr19 Thank you for your comment. I did not do my own valves on this model. But the good news with these ones is that they only need to be done around 12 500 miles (20,000 kms). But all the rest ai did myself which Dave’s tons of cash. 😉
How do you know how many Foot Pounds your are tightening your screws?
I used a torque wrench for year working on vehicles, for me it's experience but just be sure to never over tighten because that can cause really bad issues. Cheers
How do you know how many pounds to tighten the bolts? Is it in the manual? And how much maintenance does this bike need compared to a 2016 wr250? thanks.
Yes, you will find all the torques for the bolts in the owners manual. I would say they are pretty much the same except that you will need a valve clearance check on the 690 at 10000km and the Yamaha at 250000 km or something like that.
Hey Doc, super Video!
How often do you need to make maintenance on the 690 R?
I am thinking about to buy one myself, but i am scared that i would have to do maintenance every 15h...
+CSsss ds and how often Oil change
Hello, the maintenance on the 690r is really good. Valve clearance check every 10000km and oil change every 5000km. If you use it a lot off road then the oil changes can be more frequent if it is dusty like every 2500km. And of course you get yourself a good off road air filter that you can oil. That's it. It's not a maintenance monster. Hope this helps. Cheers
***** Helps a lot, Thank you! :) 10.000km seems veeeery good, considering an exc needs oil change every 15 hours i think
+CSsss ds it's an amazing bike all around. Ride safe and thank you for your support. ;)
What kind of maintenance do you mean when you say every 15hrs?
So how many crush washers do I need to replace? I just heard you mention the one.
coryTrevorLetsGo Only the one. 😉
Also. I'm having problems with my oil pressure light? I just got a brand new 2016 and the oil light keeps coming on. AND my brake light is out too. Just got pulled over on my vacation 5 days after getting the bike. It's a little frustrating
Brand new 2016? That's a first that I hear of such misfortune. You must have a bad switch or connection somewhere. Bring the bike right back to the dealer while under warranty.
Hey mate, I was looking at taking my 690 in for a service. It's at about 5000km now but, could you just give me a list of stuff that they would do for a full service and see if I can do it by myself? thanks dude
At 5000km its basically and oil and filter change and your regular maintenance as per the owners manual. At 10000km is the more aggressive maintenance like valves adjustments. At this point I recommend checking torques, adjusting and checking chain components and then twist the throttle and have fun. :)
Thanks for this. Every 1500km? Isn't the interval 10 000km? Seems a bit excessive?
Michael Irschick Yes, in most cases. If you only drive street and light trails your good with 8000 to 10000 Kms intervals. But I was riding competition and extreme conditions so my oil would break down much faster due to ruff usage. ;)
Ah... :)
when do you change your oil and oil filter ? each every year? month ? week?
+yishai nissanian Hello yishai, If you use you motorcycle in normal road conditions you change your oil at about every 5000 km. If you race it in dusty conditions I would change it every 2000 km. Cheers
+docmanrides1 is it the same for the smc 690 r??
Nick Kästner Yep they are the same
How do you reset the service light? Is there one?
Nope. No service light on this model. 😉
NICEEE!
thank you !
hey doc why do you use kerosene? and is there a oil you recommend? also my bike likes to stall here and there for no apparent reason then my battery dies alot also where ill have to use a jump box any sugestions or ideas why
+jacob verble Hi Jacob!! I use the Kerosene for cleaning the screens only, it helps dissolve the old oil quickly. The oil I recommend is the 300V from Motul. As for the stalling of you bike, it seems to be an electrical issue, maybe a charging problem if your battery is always dead. I would have a look there first. Hope this helps. Cheers
jacob verble I just use brake cleaner to clean my screens , it dissolves the oil instantly and dries immediately leaving no residue.
Hi dude! what kind of clamp is what you see at minute 0:48?
RoninOrange Those are actually snap ring pliers.
Where do you get those pliers you used to pull the oil filter?
Hi Jared, those are piston ring pliers, I broke the tip off that set a while back so I modified them to do just that lol. They come with different tips, you should be able to get those at any auto shop.
Ok thanks
Jared Knowlton they’re called circlip or snap ring pliers , Auto zone has them for around $10 , with various types of interchangeable heads for different applications.
how reliable has your 690 been for you? i just bought one yesterday.
Very reliable so far with normal maintenance as per the owner's manual.
Oh and congratulations :)
***** thanks. wish i could ride it. i live in illinois and we just got a ton of snow.
Same here. April can't get here fast enough for me every year. Hang in there and stay warm we'll be riding soon. ;)
***** have you had yours remapped? the guy i bought it from put a slip on fmf pipe on it but never had it remapped. thinking about buying the evo vented air box lid and taking it to get it remapped.
Bravo!
Thank you Roberto
Just use carb cleaner on the screens man
Trump racing oil!
Two screens, and filters? Ridiculous.......
The only thing I hate about KTM. Ridiculous........