He can't lift it by himself ?😂😂 I'm smaller than him and can lift my bike that's heavier...
@FMC-202446 сағат бұрын
@@user-kp8lb5lk6f 😂😂 yes he can, he just like to be dramatic!!! Thanks for watching!!!
@queenslander9547 сағат бұрын
Pressed on lobes with a crush fit instead of making them for one piece of billet , it’s not enough that KTM charges so much for their bikes , but cut corners as well to increase profits ,top end failures for years on these bikes ,you’d think they would just do it properly by now. They deny so many warranty’s when they know it’s entirely their own doing , total scam company.
@FMC-202446 сағат бұрын
@@queenslander954 it’s so sad to see what’s going on, they are expensive bike to begin with. Hopefully they come through. Thanks for watching
@justinminer1354Күн бұрын
Tbh the lag bolt is brilliant, if it can hold up a deck it can hold a wheel 😆 The other side, not so much.
@FMC-20244Күн бұрын
@@justinminer1354 😂😂 it’s is something for sure. Thanks for watching!!
@digitalcommerceauКүн бұрын
Good Video! i have the same acerbis tank…can pls you share where you purchased the 90 degree hose connect on the fuel cap? Tx Rees
@FMC-20244Күн бұрын
@@digitalcommerceau Thank you!! I took it out of a old brake bleeder kit I had. www.tooldiscounter.com/product/mityvac-universal-brake-bleed-adapters-mitmva6913?gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAAD4eV3hr59Of6JKcXm4R5vprLdl9S&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI1KWNq7mIiAMVMS3UAR3MQieeEAQYAiABEgI1JPD_BwE Thanks for watching!!!
@queenslander9542 күн бұрын
KTM giving bollocks excuses for denying warranty on these obvious design & Manufacturing problems .. it’s what KTM think of the people that made them rich .. it’s fast & light , but it will fail.
@queenslander9542 күн бұрын
Looks KTM presses those cam lobes onto a shaft instead of machining them out of one piece of billet , same old cost cutting problems they’ve always had. owners have defended these crooks for ever ,but KTM arrogance still have them ignoring owners dedication and are still knocking back warranty’s, there’s a good video explaining it called ‘KTM cheese’ .. they could even be made from Swiss cheese to keep them in line with European manufacturing practices.
@FMC-202442 күн бұрын
@@queenslander954 it’s a shame!! Thanks for watching!!!
@outdoorkreations70514 күн бұрын
Hondas are so problematic I prefer aprilias.
@FMC-202444 күн бұрын
@@outdoorkreations7051 🤐. Thanks for watching
@frankgulla87825 күн бұрын
i have a 2019 KTM 790R with 12,500 miles, did the first service with the dealer but all subsequent oil changes were done by me, if my cams are toast i hope they don't try to bullshit me. All oil changes were done at 5,000 miles or less, KTM recommends 9,800 miles, which is crazy!
@FMC-202445 күн бұрын
@@frankgulla8782 my buddy has his bike at the dealer right now, they said they will cover the costs and fix it!! Thanks for watching!!!
@roflenduro8 күн бұрын
Thanks for that honest video. I totally agree , that it is necessary to get a feeling for the bike and then decide what could/should be optimized. The only thing i did to my T7 WR on day 1 was to add the Handguards and (yeah the overpriced) stock crashbars. However, tidy tail came quite soon 😂
@FMC-202448 күн бұрын
@@roflenduro man I wish we could get the WR in the USA 🇺🇸. Jealous!!!! Thanks for watching!!!
@XSE2569 күн бұрын
Not much riding left in Pisgah anymore…
@FMC-202449 күн бұрын
@@XSE256 was my first time, did it used to be more? Thanks for watching!!!
@pajaranga6710 күн бұрын
Thanks Great Video. Very honest advice. Question: are your engine guard welded to the frame? Where do you buy it?
@FMC-2024410 күн бұрын
@@pajaranga67 Thank you!!! No they are bold on. Honestly i don’t know. When I bought the bike it had upper and lower guards. I took the upper ones off and just left the lower ones. Thanks for watching!!!
@skybluetenere10 күн бұрын
About ABS: check about the ABS Dongle from LSK. Your cab buy it at OFF-THE-ROAD in Germany, shipping globally. It's just a game changer and even on the older versions with monochrome display you can disable the rear ABS.
@FMC-2024410 күн бұрын
@@skybluetenere that’s good to know!!! The one I got cuts off completely the abs on the fly, so perfect for what I want. I might do a full abs delete later on. Thanks for watching!!!
@cullennowell781310 күн бұрын
Love the accent. Italian?
@FMC-2024410 күн бұрын
@@cullennowell7813 thank you!! Close but no, German!!! Thanks for watching!!!
@stepheneldridge699810 күн бұрын
Good advice...we all rush into modding our bikes , although that's part of the fun sometimes!. Have you changed the bash plate on your T7...? Cheers Steve
@FMC-2024410 күн бұрын
@@stepheneldridge6998 thank you!! No I haven’t yet, bash plate, exhaust, and graphics, suspension are still on the list. Thanks for watching!!!
@jank-official10 күн бұрын
Excellent Video with heaps of great details like soft luggage vs grab handles
@FMC-2024410 күн бұрын
@@jank-official thank you!!!! Thanks for watching!!!
@maximusmiles843510 күн бұрын
I think the FTC, and State AG's need to get involved with this issue. If it was rare it would be one thing, but this is very common. The owner shouldn't have to pay a dime for failure in manufacturing. KTM will continue shafting customers as long as people allow them to get away with it.
@FMC-2024410 күн бұрын
@@maximusmiles8435 actually it seems like ktm is coming through for the customers on a case by case deal. They won’t recall all the bikes but they agreed to fix my buddy’s bike for free. Thanks for watching!!!
@JoeyOConnor10 күн бұрын
👍
@HepauDK11 күн бұрын
Honda VF-owners: First time?
@SBMotoZ11 күн бұрын
Great tips ! Thx
@FMC-2024411 күн бұрын
@@SBMotoZ Thank you!!! Thanks for watching!!!
@aarsenalfan11 күн бұрын
What year bikes are affected ?
@craftyklaus15 күн бұрын
Interesting how this policy is different around the world. A mate here in Austria got an entire new engine on his Norden, all paid for, no questions asked... which is very telling since usually KTM is the worst brand when it comes to correcting manufacturing issues that are 100% their fault...
@sportsmanjohn814317 күн бұрын
Please tell that guy in the background banging that tin can to stop, it's bloody annoying.
@shawnadelung651718 күн бұрын
Great video! Truly captured the essence of the area, the beauty of two wheels and really exciting to see your KZfaq prowess take off my friend! Music you inserted was spot on…very professional!
@FMC-2024418 күн бұрын
@@shawnadelung6517 thank you so much!!! Really appreciate it brother!!!
@PisgahGravelProject18 күн бұрын
Great video. I live pretty close to the area, and love riding the mountains. I think I've gone riding with tne guy on the DRZ400 and the Transalp too, if my memory serves correctly. Maybe not, but they look familiar. Glad you got to see the area.
@FMC-2024418 күн бұрын
@@PisgahGravelProject that’s great!!! Beautiful area for riding, can’t wait to go back there!!! Yes they are all locals
@PisgahGravelProject18 күн бұрын
@FMC-20244 I am located a bit further up in the mountains to the north east, near Linville Gorge/Grandfather Mountain but I've been down by Brevard several times. It's a couple-few hours from me to Brevard, so I don't get there as much as I could bc the riding around my area is really really good, if you know where to go, which direction is best. I'd encourage you to check out the area I'm referring. Also, SW Virginia is phenomenal. It's the beat riding on the east coast a s far as I'm concerned, well, a toss up between SW Virginia and SE West Virginia. They're both really good. Good luck. Have fun. Stay vigilant-stay safe.
@FMC-2024417 күн бұрын
@@PisgahGravelProject appreciate that!! I’ll check out for sure!! You be safe too brother!!!
@outdoorkreations705118 күн бұрын
Great spot to ride I love it there
@FMC-2024418 күн бұрын
@@outdoorkreations7051 it’s a great spot for riding
@The_realArcher18 күн бұрын
what seat pad is that?
@FMC-2024418 күн бұрын
@@The_realArcher it’s the mad dog pad from cole. You can get from Amazon for about 25$. Thanks for watching!!!
@The_realArcher18 күн бұрын
@@FMC-20244 dude awesome thank you!!!
@FMC-2024418 күн бұрын
@@The_realArcher you’re welcome!!!
@muzzkeg817218 күн бұрын
Can you send a link to The Bingley Wheeler? He is in complete denial about this issue
@FMC-2024418 күн бұрын
@@muzzkeg8172 feel free to send him the link. There are a good amount of people in denial but the truth is the problem is real!!!! Thanks for watching!!!
@tonyharding533619 күн бұрын
Is it the cams or the followers which then wear the cams like on bmw’s
@FMC-2024419 күн бұрын
@@tonyharding5336 There is still no concrete answer out there for they question. Some say the cams are soft, some say the followers are the issue. Some say it’s he oil jet. At this point we don’t have a answer, what I personally do think is that the extreme cam profile in conjunction with the follower setup is a problem. Thanks for watching
@andrewberg236119 күн бұрын
TE250I, different kettle of fish to 790 . I have a TE250I and it is a brilliant bike but the only KTM branded bike I would own.
@FMC-2024419 күн бұрын
@@andrewberg2361 thanks for watching!!!
@michalk836224 күн бұрын
hi, first thanks for nice video and great explanation. I also have a question. I like your dash setup. Could you tell more how you moved OEM dash to the left and what you put in right? is that a phone holder? I would appreciate video in that a lot.
@FMC-2024424 күн бұрын
@@michalk8362 you are welcome!!! It’s called a dash relocation kit, I got this one of eBay, but motology films sell a very nice one. And yes on the right I have a RAM phone holder and I use a SONIM XP8 smart phone for navigation, this way I can keep my regular phone in my pocket. I could make a short a video on the setup. Thanks for watching!!!
@adamhrachowina911924 күн бұрын
Makes no difference newer or older head design. A guy in the uk has proved the oil pressure at the squirter isnt the cause. The camshafts lobes are individually pressed on to the shaft, it's looking more likely that some of the lobes have not been heat treated correctly, not an issue with oiling as some early 790's are still going strong with over 20k.
@FMC-2024424 күн бұрын
@@adamhrachowina9119 thank you for that input!!! Honestly I never thought about how camshafts are made, always thought they where a one piece design. I’ll have to look closer into that. Thanks for watching!!!
@adamhrachowina911924 күн бұрын
@@FMC-20244 You're welcome, so much contradictory info floating around. His investigation mirrors what a few people have been thinking. He's sent a set of worn cams away for metallurgy testing and awaiting him putting the next vid up with findings, a UK guy, but annoyingly I can't remember his channel 😡 I also suspected the same when I looked at a set, the lobes are all individual not one piece like traditional cams so there's a potential for some errors during manufacture. Despite some saying not enough oil was getting through the oil ways, the bearing journals don't wear. Also the squirters were in question but he debunked that. The best I've found is a billet inlet cam, but it's for the Duke motor. Loads more mid to top power and looking at the graphs we wouldn't lose any low end, but that would remain to be seen and depend on how the cam was degree'd and the tuners attention to ign timing creating a new map. I checked my 890 cams early at 6k and continue to do so at early intervals. As a daily driver mine gets started at 05:30 and ridden straight off, I don't sit there like some waiting for the oil to "warm up" that's just stupid. The engine should be run normally without thrashing until at full temp. I'll have a look for the vid later and link it for your info 👍
@FMC-2024424 күн бұрын
@@adamhrachowina9119 i absolutely agree that there is a lot of difference and controversy info around. I take my 25 years of motorcycle mechanic knowledge and what I have right in front of me. I’m not a engineer so it’s always interesting to see what the smarter people can find out!!! Thanks for the insight and yes please share a link to that video if you find it!!!
@adamhrachowina911924 күн бұрын
@@FMC-20244 The last last experience I had of anything like this was the VW golf GTI. They would eat through the top face of lifters like they were plastic. VW went straight to defensive mode and stated the engines needed to be run on "special" oil and dealer service or they wouldn't warranty them lol. My friend is a mechanic and looked after his meticulously but was denied warranty. He rebuilt his with aftermarket buckets and never had an issue after that. I suspect it is similar with KTM, this could have gone away with a recall or even sending cams out to owners out of warranty. They should just come clean and admit if it's quality control as It goes a long way to maintaining public confidence in their products, where denial in the face of hard facts (which they have forced people to look for) will have a huge dent in their integrity. I bought the 890R knowingly with only 12mth warranty as I was spoiled with excellent service when I raced KTM way back in the 90's. The dealer was an ex works mechanic and even though it was a race bike anything not right got sorted by the shop. These days though I've no dealer confidence and as soon as my warranty was finished I avoided the dealership and did everything myself. It's gone as far as looking at replacing the ECU to be rid of any tie to a shop.
@frankgulla87825 күн бұрын
just type in KTM cheese in youtube and his channel will come up
@rapbri993726 күн бұрын
Austrian made sh.t!
@bobz173626 күн бұрын
Great vid. Maybe stop saying 'you guys' so much 👍
@FMC-2024426 күн бұрын
@@bobz1736 thanks for the input, still new to the KZfaq game and usually not a public speaker so I get nervous. Thanks for watching!!!
@arnoudagr217128 күн бұрын
So far I've only seen it on the LH intake cam lobes. Maybe an oil distribution issue?
@LouisPhilippeLebouthillier28 күн бұрын
As an owner of a duke 790 (still under warranty) I'm wondering if adding oil additives will help or I should only use high quality oil and never ever add anything else?
@FMC-2024428 күн бұрын
@@LouisPhilippeLebouthillier I don’t have the answer to that, but I would always recommend the highest quality oil, specially on a high performance engine. Thanks for watching!!!
@noggintube11 күн бұрын
Check out "Dirty Garage Guy" latest video where he has diagnosed the problem with the oil feed to the cams - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/npx_YLmBtq3Xe30.html Very interesting manufacturing issue has been identified, meaning the cams aren't getting the oil they need, regardless of the oil additives etc.
@georgedermitzakis431528 күн бұрын
Hey there great job on the video! You have any idea in what have caused the issue?? It is very strange…🙄
@FMC-2024428 күн бұрын
@@georgedermitzakis4315 thank you!!!! No one knows for sure, it’s 1- bad camshafts, 2- the oil jets getting clogged. I almost thinks it’s the oiling issue because most times when we see a bad cam it’s only 1 or 2 lobes that are worn. Never really the entire camshaft. Thanks for watching!!
@AlanDavid29 күн бұрын
thanks for the ride,,,now i need to clean up!
@FMC-2024429 күн бұрын
@@AlanDavid 😂😂 took me a whole day to clean. Thanks for watching!!!
@greatfallskam29 күн бұрын
KTM just put a recall on the camshaft.
@FMC-2024429 күн бұрын
@@greatfallskam did they finally?
@rokerius9425 күн бұрын
Wait they did? I haven’t heard anything 🤔
@FMC-2024412 күн бұрын
@@coolhandpuke3780 Agreed!!!
@Crust201310 күн бұрын
Thiers more problems than this involved.
@richardmckee57293 сағат бұрын
@@Crust2013 Just saw a video Cheesie KTM Cams! Turns out, the oil feed jets, in the head, the channel feeder holes ARE DRILLED WRONG! They are misaligned and restricts the oil flow by 50%! KTM needs to replace the cams AND HEAD! Also, it looks like the right-side(?) Intake cams are failing first, followed by the other cams, due to lack of lubrication oil....
@gerralstephens283329 күн бұрын
Wanted to buy a midsize adv bike after I totalled my Super Tenere. Studied and researched the category really well. Hands down. Toureg 660 best handling and pkg for the money. Still bought a Tenere 700. Lmao.
@FMC-2024429 күн бұрын
@@gerralstephens2833 sorry to hear about your super tenere, I love my T7, there is nothing on the market at the moment that could take its place. Thanks for watching!!!
@showmytime917724 күн бұрын
DesertX or ... 450MT
@tricgix294929 күн бұрын
KTM company is terrible and I Love my 20 790 AdV.R. The cam chain tensioner broke...ordered it 2 months ago and still not here. They are saying Mid August. 3 months with no ride ..ridiculous. Good look getting camshafts.😮 Going Japanese next bike . Ktm is losing my business 😢
@FMC-2024429 күн бұрын
@@tricgix2949 it’s a sad deal what we have here. Everyone loves the bikes, and yet so many people are getting frustrated with the issues and long waiting times. Thanks for watching!!!
@8andsk83511 күн бұрын
Traded my 790 for a 800de. I miss the ktm’s power, but not the unreliability. Had a lot of wiring problems.
@FMC-2024411 күн бұрын
@@8andsk835 many people are switching over to other brands. It’s a sad situation. Hopefully ktm figures that out soon. Thanks for watching!!!
@relevation0Ай бұрын
I'll never buy KTM
@FMC-20244Ай бұрын
@@relevation0 In all fairness they are not all bad. Some models are proven bulletproof. Thanks for watching!!!
@thomasdoe6768Ай бұрын
I don´t mind the music. Sure it is kind of annoying, but as you said, it is a learning process. I want to support smaller channels. You earned a sub and my like.
@FMC-20244Ай бұрын
@@thomasdoe6768 thank you so much for the support!!!
@skts2610Ай бұрын
Familiar story it seems🤔
@FMC-20244Ай бұрын
@@skts2610 sad story. Thanks for watching!!!
@keyboarddancers7751Ай бұрын
The trouble with potential major manufacturing defects is that v large numbers of customers will have no issues at all which creates an atmosphere of scepticism about complainants reinforced by manufacturers' rigorous denial that any problem ever existed. I guess ultimately we can all use the internet to conduct our own research and consequently exercise our freedom of well informed choice as to when and where we open our wallets.
@FMC-20244Ай бұрын
@@keyboarddancers7751 you have a point here!!! Thanks for watching!!!
@KyleReese-vt8boАй бұрын
These the engines made in china?
@FMC-20244Ай бұрын
@@KyleReese-vt8bo this one is not. I believe the 24 models are. Thanks for watching!!!
@cp4512Ай бұрын
Aren’t those KTM engines made in China by CFMoto? Anything made in China is made of tofu! KTM selling at premium prices whilst paying cents to make crap in China.
@georgeh.5480Ай бұрын
how this issue isn't reported to the NTSB and becomes a "recall" is beyond me, KTM should be buying these back as lemon law units etc. I had the 790 on my list of next models to buy, after doing research, I'm glad I didn't. And to those that are saying Husqvarna and Gas Gas are all the same, they are not, they use different parts, different designs, different staff, etc. The only common dominator is that Pierrer Mobilty owns the brands.
@FMC-20244Ай бұрын
@@georgeh.5480 I’ll agree with you about how is this issue not been taken seriously by Ktm and making right by the customer. But fact is that the 3 brands mentioned share A LOT of the same parts. If you compare just for one example the Ktm 690, husky 701 and gas gas 700 you will see the the frame is the same, bottom end engine is the same and tons of engine Management is the same. Yes they have different designs to make them look different and have different options and suspension. But the core bike is identical. Thanks for watching!!!
@georgeh.548029 күн бұрын
@@FMC-20244 what baffles me is that some dealers can get the cams approved under warranty while other dealers are telling riders and consumers they have to eat the cost and people are just paying it. I don’t care if the new cams are an updated part number or not. This is a flawed design and it’s been recorded numerous times. KTM needs to do right by their dealers and riders. It’s keeping me from pulling the trigger on a new Norden.
@FMC-2024429 күн бұрын
@@georgeh.5480 I can not confirm this but I believe that’s it a huge hassle for the dealers to get this through warranty. They 1 don’t care, 2 just want the customer to pay for it and be done with it. No Paperwork, no waiting for headquarters to get paid etc.
@ianparkes2538Ай бұрын
There’s no context here just that the cams failed , no history of use or service no reasons or even speculation half the vid just taking about nothing .
@FMC-20244Ай бұрын
@@ianparkes2538 there is a video previous to that one. Thanks for watching
@bikenavbm1229Ай бұрын
but KTM say this is not happening must be my imagination I am watching this, thanks for adding some evidence, but as others have said the music is not helping but it is your vid.
@FMC-20244Ай бұрын
@@bikenavbm1229 well sadly it is happening, and many bikes are victim to the issue. The music problem has been fixed in the update video 😉. Thank for watching!!!
@MJPaine1Ай бұрын
Sadly this is all the result of KTM trying to cut costs and manufacturing in China where their metallurgy is simply not that good. I believe all the KTM 790 and 890 engines are manufactured in China. C F MOTO (Chinese motorcycle company) actually uses these KTM motors in their own bikes
@FMC-20244Ай бұрын
@@MJPaine1 this particular bike is a 2019 wich we believe was still made in Austria. I think last year they started manufacturing in China 🇨🇳. But still sad to see that such a high end company has these issues. And since they fired half the staff I don’t think it will get any better. Thanks for watching!!!