790 Adventure: Caught Between A Dealer and KTM
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 2 ต.ค. 2024
- KTM 790 Adventure | The battery died, no big deal, right? When I installed a new battery, the bike threw a code and had no throttle response. I brought the bike to a well-reviewed dealer and began the journey of seeing how good KTM support is... - Frank
Battery thats been used in my 390 and now 790. I have used the restart feature: amzn.to/45Shntm
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You don’t need a good mechanic you need a Yamaha!!!!!🇯🇵
Most intelligent comment I have heard today 🤣😂 Bravo!!
I have a KTM and I agree 100%.
Thank you for stopping by and commenting! - Frank
Not wrong Tacey! - Frank
Speaking solely as a Honda owner, I rarely find myself in need of a mechanic. Tire changes and gas stops are very frequent though. Glad you got ya bike back brother. Look forward to riding with you again soon. - Dave
Thank you for stopping by and commenting! Have you considered being a motorcycle owner? - Frank
@@OneOldManRiding oh I wouldn't own anything other than a real motorcycle my friend. I mean 1100cc's is all motorcycle unlike those smaller cc mopeds some people ride around on. 😁
Such a shame I’d love to buy a 790 Adventure but just can’t take the risk. Think I’ll buy a CF Moto 450 MT!
Thank you for stopping by and commenting! - Frank
Good deal Frank, I am glad to see you back on the 790 again, and fantastic that you didn't have to spend a fortune to get it fixed. You may want to consider having Mountain Motorsports look at the speedometer next time, it seems a bit off. 🤣😂
It's been treating me well so far Dave. Though I do want to sell it! - Frank
All I have to say is that people who claim these issues are isolated is an absolute lie. EVERY TH-camr that has one of these things has videos about it being broken. I’m so happy that I chose to buy a Yamaha. 0 issues. Fantastic bike.
Thank you for stopping by and commenting! - Frank
I watch your (and others) reports nervously. I have a Norden 901 that I LOVE for all the reasons you used to love your 790. The dynamics and performance is incredible on these KTM engined bikes. There’s a reason owners put up with so much. Personally, I haven’t had any issues with the bike. But I’m getting to the point I can’t trust it for travel. Are my odds for imminent disappointment really very low? I don’t know. But it’s hard to get that seed of thought out of your head. Oh well, here’s another biker prayer and I’m off on another adventure. ✌️
Thank you for stopping by and commenting! - Frank
I’m in the market to get my first bike and I consider KTM but there seems to be a lot of issues out there with them.
Thank you for stopping by and commenting! - Frank
I just bought one. Was nervous about the cam wear and checked them. There shot sitting at the dealer now hoping for goodwill parts
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Nope do not want a 790 and I don’t want your one. 😂I keep my 390 thanks very much.
Same. I'll take Indian over Chinese.
Thank you for stopping by and commenting! - Frank
Thank you for stopping by and commenting! - Frank
When I purchased my 1090 back in 19' it sat at the dealer for a month. Nothing better than paying full pop for a bike and then not being able to ride it. In my experience I did not feel like KTM made me (their customer) the priority ... instead they were more focused on limiting their liability. IMO all of the manufactures operate in the same manner ... people just experience more petty issues with KTM , hence why the mediocre customer service is constantly being reported. 1090 has been great since ... for what it's worth.
Thank you for stopping by and commenting! - Frank
Do you still have the 790r
Hello, I do. I have put a little over 800 more miles on and brought it back to New York. Repair seems to be holding! - Frank
@OneOldManRiding cool I'm waiting on my head and cams to be replaced at the myrtle beach dealer. Parts are goodwill still unsure about labor. 2019 adventure r with 11k miles. All service records. From what I've seen most 790/890 suffer from the premature cam failure. Really stinks because I did so much research in what middleweight adventure bike would be right for Me. Currently have a 690 enduro with 30k miles.
I've been to that Bucee's. What a mess. Glad its fixed.
Hello Matt, I have been in the Bucees once. Sure they have clean bathrooms, but as a Northerner, I am incapable of understanding the love for Bucees. Too many people, too long a line to buy anything! I do love eating at the Chop House in the Plaza near Bucees though. - Frank
@@OneOldManRiding I drove back and forth across the country last summer three times and stopped there each way. It's a Texas thing, still figuring it out myself.
I have a Mountain Motorsports near me on Mountain Blvd. in Ontario California. (The original?) They run the same logo as your Tennessee dealer and are the nearest dealership to my home. I purchased a Yamaha Seca II from them 30 years ago and Suzuki GSX-S750 in 2021. They have served me well over the years. Glad you got the bike back and can now say goodbye.
Rob! Solid endorsement for sure.
It’s awesome that you found a dealer that is willing to work with you! Too bad KTM isn’t as good to the customers as the dealer.
It's a bad combo when you have faulty products, and support response times! - Frank
@@OneOldManRiding agreed!
Not sure if I missed it, warranty did not cover a harness or did a mice chew this up too? Thanks keep'em coming!
Not covered by warranty, and this bike was not stored with the Honda and 390, it was 830 miles south in Tennessee. They found no noticable damage tk the cable, so not a mouse this time! The cable can be had for $68 on eBay, and $150 from KTM. Not a bad price. - Frank
It appears your new harness set your speedo to KPH from MPH :)
Ha! That's what I will explain to the traffic officer! Thank you for stopping by and commenting! - Frank
As a KTM 790 Adv owner this is great info ! Glad it worked out
Thank you for stopping by and commenting! - Frank
Glad you got it back, and for a reasonable price!
Very pleased with the service from the lcola shop! Thank you for stopping by and commenting! - Frank
Hi Frank,
It’s me again. Watched your today’s video as you suggested and didn’t find any reference to the vibration aspect on long rides when comparing the 390 and the 790… Did I miss it somehow?
Well damn Alan, I cut it from the start for time. I try and keep the videos short.
When I was doing 77, I said that if folks are looking to upgrade to a 790 to avoid the vibrations, we'll the 790 vibrates at speed as much as the 390. It's not the smoother engine you get from a Tenere or Tuareg!
I was doing the same speed two days before on the 390, and IMHO there is little to difference! - Frank
@@OneOldManRiding Wow very interesting and surprising… Anyway, thanks Frank. Love your videos!
Adv Matt has video about how to ride KTM 390 at right gear / rpm for good performance & low vibrations !!!
@@louispaulter8733 yep, watched ;) Thanks!
Glad you got your bike back 👍
Thank you for stopping by and commenting! - Frank
Geez! 10 weeks!
It was a bit! Thank you for stopping by and commenting! - Frank