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  • Early faults
  • The first batch of 790 Adventure suffered some common issues. Those will be fixed over time, but if you get a new bike it’s a good idea to check if you are affected by some.

  • Coolant leak
  • Double check the bash plate install
  • Early clutch failures
  • Faulty Brake Light Switch sensor
  • Fuel gauge not working
  • Fuel tank full of crap
  • Full tank indicated but out of fuel?!?
  • Gear lever linkage screws not tightened properly
  • Oil leak
  • Rear shock failure
  • Software bug, lights stay on
  • Triple clamp not tight enough
  • Water/Fog in instrument panel
  • Water leaking from the exhaust
  • What is this grommet for?
  • Electrics and electronics
  • Everything powered by electricity, and all the driving assistances

  • 3D Printed GPS support
  • Additional lights
  • CAN Bus and OBD2
  • Cruise control
  • Fuel Gauge
  • GPS mount
  • Heated grips
  • Horn
  • KTM MY RIDE navigation
  • Power connectors
  • Quickshift+
  • Rally Pack
  • Reset service warning
  • Riding Modes explained
  • Smartphone mount
  • Tire Pressure Monitoring System
  • Farkles
  • Everything not really necessary, but nice for comfort, performance or just showing off.

  • Additional front end support
  • Air filter
  • Brake/Clutch controls
  • Catalyser removal
  • Center stand
  • Fuel cap hack
  • Fuel filters
  • Keychain
  • Lift
  • Navigation towers
  • Replacement footpegs
  • Seats
  • Slip-on exhaust options
  • Steering damper
  • Windshield
  • Luggage
  • Practical gear for travelling in style

  • Interesting third party luggage
  • Luggage racks and top boxes
  • Side rack and panniers
  • Tank Bags
  • Models & Maintenance
  • What are the differences between the various models, and how to maintain your bike.

  • 790 S vs 790 R vs 790 R Rally
  • Canister vent
  • Chain tension
  • Cold start procedure
  • Documents, Manuals, & Parts
  • Recalls
  • Riding Modes explained
  • Side stand switch
  • tips and tricks
  • Tires. Tyres. Pneus. Rueda. Rubber.
  • Toolkit and fasteners
  • US vs Rest of the world
  • Protections
  • Protecting your bike from the vagaries of driving. On and off road.

  • ABS sensor/cable protection
  • Crap flap
  • Bottom protections
  • Crash bars
  • Crash bungs
  • Fuel tank protection
  • Hand guard
  • Headlight protection
  • Radiator guards
  • Rear footpegs sliders
  • TFT protection
  • Security
  • Alarms, locks and associated systems

  • Alarm system
  • Roadlok security
  • The Random thoughts pit
  • Stuff that will not fit anywhere else.

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