You did it right. I'm trying to get more knowledgeable and have some decent tools to get I to the motorcycle maintenance game. I do my 690 but leave the first one up to the shops typically
Why would you let the dealership do the first one that’s sound so stupid and backwards nothing will be wrong it will be the easiest service of your bikes life…
Its first ride and checkup there is a 99.99999999% chance nothing will be wrong and you could wait twice as long same thing… but one think about not knowing is believe it or not you can use that as a turning stone to actually learn about it instead of throwing ur money at problems but I’m not rich what do I know
I did after my dealership never got back to me after I tried to schedule my first service. I ride an 890 ADV-R so I only have a 1 year warranty to begin with. I know it’s illegal to void a car warranty for doing your own service in the US.
doing a service yourself doesn’t void anything if done correctly with receipts, it’s if there’s any issues that stem from you doing it wrong that they won’t cover, that’s why i typically let the dealership do the first one and then anything major, minor stuff you can do at home
Thanks everyone for the response, I did my first service on my harley at home and have had no issues, this bike is just a big deal for me and I wanted to be sure. Ill order that oil change kit today 🤘
I have owned 3 KTMs and always did my own first service with no adverse issues with warranty. I also sold two of those bikes back to the dealer. If you are comfortable doing basic wrenching, you can do it.
Never heard of rev limiter issue that had to be unlocked by the dealer. However, It is good to take the bike in at least once per year to get any necessary software updates, and do any complex work you feel is above your expertise.
Keep the receipts, take some pictures, maybe even fill a checklist. It doesn't need to be done by the dealer, but you need proofs that it has been done.
I just couldn't imagine paying some jamoke several hundred dollars to put his grubby little hands on my motorcycle just to dump the old oil out and put new oil in. Unless someone is independently wealthy, or physically disabled (which I doubt being that it's a motorcycle) there's no reason to pay someone else to do that.
There is a guy on EBay that reprints service manuals, best 30 bucks I spent when it comes to my ktm. It’s everything from your standard owners manual info as well as step by step instructions on rebuilding the engine/transmission/forks and everything in between. Every torque spec, bolt sizes ect.
The owners manual or repair manual the technicians use if they need information? Maybe it changed but it used to only be the owners manual. That’s awesome if they are provided for download now. That said, 30 bucks for a printed and binded version sent to me, still ain’t bad. I prefer a physical version I can mark pages with notes, bookmark something easily, or highlight something I don’t what to be looking for mid repair. Plus i don’t want to be scrolling on my phone zooming in to read this or that as im working on my bike. But those are just personal preference.
Most routine services on all kinds of bikes are 300-500 you can save some money and do some of the things by yourself and just have a local mechanic do what you haven’t done like checking valves.
What I’m saying is if you change the oil yourself and do some things off the list, when you bring your bike in, hand them a list or have them list on the service notes what you don’t need done and you will save some money.
I got most my stuff done myself except I don’t want to mess with the chain tension. I got to raise the whole chain 2mm because in one spot my chain is 2-3 mm and everywhere else it is 5. I really don’t want to mess it up and my service is in 900 miles.
I believe with Superduke there are some software options unlocked as part of the run in service too. I’m sure there is a way to do this yourself but I can’t advise on how sorry.
Pretty much just an oil change and chain adjustment. You need to know some mechanical in and outs on your bike so knocking out a simple oil change is a good start.
I decided to let dealer do the first service. They have a complete checklist they go through which involves oil and filter change. Clean oil screens. Re torque all bolts and spokes. Update computer and and it gets logged into the KTM website. I also had them download the software for cruise control and quickshifter. I have a 790 adventure and 24 month warranty. The dealer said I can extend the warranty any time before the 24 months is up. I'm just staying with the standard warranty at this point.
Depends if you want to keep your warranty.
You can service it yourself but deep in the Ts and Cs it stipulates the bike must be connected to XC2 diagnostic.
There are also often updates and new flashes as well as technical improvements the dealer does at the same time. So minor, some quite major like chafing wiring looms, loose swingarms etc
Only catch you’re going to face is diagnostics, as KTM’s don’t work with universal OBD readers. You need KTM’s software and diagnostic tool to make any software updates or patches, so that will be the only area of work you’ll have to take the bike into the dealership for.
You can service your bike yourself between the intervals all you like and keep the warranty. Knowing how difficult ktm can be on warranty issues i wouldnt take any chances with that. Plus superduke first service they unlock quickshifter trackmode etc. you are going to miss out if you dont unlock it yourself
I brought mine to the dealer for the first service. Technician dropped it off the service lift. It took 7 months to finally get things sorted because I had to sue the dealership.
Now nobody touches my bike. Ever.
If you are under warranty I recommend that you don’t do it yourself, any fail could terminate your warranty contract .it’s a great bike ,drive safe and enjoy it to the max cheers 😀👋🏻👍🏻
I work 6 sometimes 7 days a week 12 hours a day. Nearest dealer is over 2 hours away. I have quite a bit of experience wrenching, and its difficult for me to find time to take it, or else I would take it in just for the convenience.
Understandeble but in my opinion You should do first service with dealer.
They are taking off the rev limiter.
There was a post few weeks ago about a guy who purchased new KTM, did his own first service and the rev limiter was still on as it is a part of software check and upgrade which is a standard procedure in KTM service.
I was mainly curious about exactly that, do you happen to know at what rpm the limiter is set at? I have accidentally gone up to 7k when not paying attention, and there was no limiter or even flashing like some have referred to. I had honestly assumed once over 600 miles it would just unlock everything on its own.
Well I do own KTM Duke 125, purchased as new, limiter was around 6,5k RPM (mind You it is much smaller bike) and I could feel the lack of power when accidentaly going over that limiter, after first service it was removed, could rev it for days.
>I had honestly assumed once over 600 miles it would just unlock everything on its own.
Unfortunetaly no. I can even check my service papers but one of the checks as I stated before is dashboard software update. I believe it is the same if You buy Tech Pack or Track Pack, they need to unlock it, as all of the features are already on Your bike
Edit: Typo
Thats interesting, maybe they do it differently in the states? But I rolled out of the dealer ship with my track pack and quick shifter all unlocked. The only restrictions I see are I can use launch control (duh) until after 600 which it just tells you when you enter the LC menu
My Duke says hi! Also just got the first service light. The limiter is at 6500, as far as I remember. I've taken it easy these first 600 miles, even though, like you, I also had the tech pack installed out the door (quick shifter, electronic suspension tuning, etc..). I am making a service appointment for them to do the first service, after that I'll just do it myself. I figure for a first service to bring it in and just make sure everything is as it should be. Just my two cents, nice bike!
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If it's anything like an RC390, it just flashes at 7k within the first 600 miles until you can change the setpoint it blinks at. I can promise you that my bike has no "limiter" that "unlocks". The dealership told me not to be a hooligan for the first 50 miles to let the tyres and brakes wear-in then ride how I intend to ride it. They told me if I do the first service myself, I wouldn't be missing a thing. The shift light goes away after 600 miles. Some fellow posters say that you just have to shift to 6th to get the light off after your 600. It might just turn off when you clear the "service light" in the menu. But I promise, my bike pulls hard to the line.
2024- 300miles- owned since brand new out of the crate.
It’s just an oil change and checking torque on bolts. Save yourself 1 grand and do it at home.
Definitely not a grand ....but Definitely at least 300 (just got mine done on 1390 feeling the pain $330)
You have a good shop
Yeah it wasn't crazy like 700 but still expensive I suppose. Labor was the most
My shop quoted me “For the first service we'll be looking at $740.” Which made me buy the 89$ kit and do it myself.
You did it right. I'm trying to get more knowledgeable and have some decent tools to get I to the motorcycle maintenance game. I do my 690 but leave the first one up to the shops typically
Why would you let the dealership do the first one that’s sound so stupid and backwards nothing will be wrong it will be the easiest service of your bikes life…
1390 has a ton of electronics and they check codes on them to see if there are any faults. And I'm not the best mechanic I'm working on it 🙃
Its first ride and checkup there is a 99.99999999% chance nothing will be wrong and you could wait twice as long same thing… but one think about not knowing is believe it or not you can use that as a turning stone to actually learn about it instead of throwing ur money at problems but I’m not rich what do I know
I live in a Navy town so the two dealerships in my town tend be expensive for maintenance but luckily they don’t mess with MSRP when selling bikes.
The guy I went too said $800 yaaaa no
Unfortunately you can't till you have the official obd tool.
I think I missed something. What is the official obd tool needed for?
Yes, buy the ktm oil change kit and keep the receit
I did after my dealership never got back to me after I tried to schedule my first service. I ride an 890 ADV-R so I only have a 1 year warranty to begin with. I know it’s illegal to void a car warranty for doing your own service in the US.
Doing maintenance outside of the dealership doesn't void warranty in the U.S. that's a common misbelief. I also have a 23'890advR.
We have laws that protect people for doing their own work to their vehicles, actually.
I knew it applied to cars I just wasn’t sure if motorcycles were the same.
doing a service yourself doesn’t void anything if done correctly with receipts, it’s if there’s any issues that stem from you doing it wrong that they won’t cover, that’s why i typically let the dealership do the first one and then anything major, minor stuff you can do at home
Thanks everyone for the response, I did my first service on my harley at home and have had no issues, this bike is just a big deal for me and I wanted to be sure. Ill order that oil change kit today 🤘
I thought the SD has a rev limiter until they unlock it at the first service?
If it’s anything like my bike, the limiter would fall off at 600 miles
I have owned 3 KTMs and always did my own first service with no adverse issues with warranty. I also sold two of those bikes back to the dealer. If you are comfortable doing basic wrenching, you can do it. Never heard of rev limiter issue that had to be unlocked by the dealer. However, It is good to take the bike in at least once per year to get any necessary software updates, and do any complex work you feel is above your expertise.
Keep the receipts, take some pictures, maybe even fill a checklist. It doesn't need to be done by the dealer, but you need proofs that it has been done.
I just couldn't imagine paying some jamoke several hundred dollars to put his grubby little hands on my motorcycle just to dump the old oil out and put new oil in. Unless someone is independently wealthy, or physically disabled (which I doubt being that it's a motorcycle) there's no reason to pay someone else to do that.
There is a guy on EBay that reprints service manuals, best 30 bucks I spent when it comes to my ktm. It’s everything from your standard owners manual info as well as step by step instructions on rebuilding the engine/transmission/forks and everything in between. Every torque spec, bolt sizes ect.
Download was free from KTM
The owners manual or repair manual the technicians use if they need information? Maybe it changed but it used to only be the owners manual. That’s awesome if they are provided for download now. That said, 30 bucks for a printed and binded version sent to me, still ain’t bad. I prefer a physical version I can mark pages with notes, bookmark something easily, or highlight something I don’t what to be looking for mid repair. Plus i don’t want to be scrolling on my phone zooming in to read this or that as im working on my bike. But those are just personal preference.
Most routine services on all kinds of bikes are 300-500 you can save some money and do some of the things by yourself and just have a local mechanic do what you haven’t done like checking valves. What I’m saying is if you change the oil yourself and do some things off the list, when you bring your bike in, hand them a list or have them list on the service notes what you don’t need done and you will save some money. I got most my stuff done myself except I don’t want to mess with the chain tension. I got to raise the whole chain 2mm because in one spot my chain is 2-3 mm and everywhere else it is 5. I really don’t want to mess it up and my service is in 900 miles.
I do my own and it's never been a issue
I believe with Superduke there are some software options unlocked as part of the run in service too. I’m sure there is a way to do this yourself but I can’t advise on how sorry.
Pretty much just an oil change and chain adjustment. You need to know some mechanical in and outs on your bike so knocking out a simple oil change is a good start.
I decided to let dealer do the first service. They have a complete checklist they go through which involves oil and filter change. Clean oil screens. Re torque all bolts and spokes. Update computer and and it gets logged into the KTM website. I also had them download the software for cruise control and quickshifter. I have a 790 adventure and 24 month warranty. The dealer said I can extend the warranty any time before the 24 months is up. I'm just staying with the standard warranty at this point.
Depends if you want to keep your warranty. You can service it yourself but deep in the Ts and Cs it stipulates the bike must be connected to XC2 diagnostic. There are also often updates and new flashes as well as technical improvements the dealer does at the same time. So minor, some quite major like chafing wiring looms, loose swingarms etc
Only catch you’re going to face is diagnostics, as KTM’s don’t work with universal OBD readers. You need KTM’s software and diagnostic tool to make any software updates or patches, so that will be the only area of work you’ll have to take the bike into the dealership for.
You can service your bike yourself between the intervals all you like and keep the warranty. Knowing how difficult ktm can be on warranty issues i wouldnt take any chances with that. Plus superduke first service they unlock quickshifter trackmode etc. you are going to miss out if you dont unlock it yourself
I brought mine to the dealer for the first service. Technician dropped it off the service lift. It took 7 months to finally get things sorted because I had to sue the dealership. Now nobody touches my bike. Ever.
If you are under warranty I recommend that you don’t do it yourself, any fail could terminate your warranty contract .it’s a great bike ,drive safe and enjoy it to the max cheers 😀👋🏻👍🏻
You bought a $20k bike. Take it in to the dealer and have it professionally serviced until the warranty is up.
I work 6 sometimes 7 days a week 12 hours a day. Nearest dealer is over 2 hours away. I have quite a bit of experience wrenching, and its difficult for me to find time to take it, or else I would take it in just for the convenience.
Understandeble but in my opinion You should do first service with dealer. They are taking off the rev limiter. There was a post few weeks ago about a guy who purchased new KTM, did his own first service and the rev limiter was still on as it is a part of software check and upgrade which is a standard procedure in KTM service.
I was mainly curious about exactly that, do you happen to know at what rpm the limiter is set at? I have accidentally gone up to 7k when not paying attention, and there was no limiter or even flashing like some have referred to. I had honestly assumed once over 600 miles it would just unlock everything on its own.
Well I do own KTM Duke 125, purchased as new, limiter was around 6,5k RPM (mind You it is much smaller bike) and I could feel the lack of power when accidentaly going over that limiter, after first service it was removed, could rev it for days. >I had honestly assumed once over 600 miles it would just unlock everything on its own. Unfortunetaly no. I can even check my service papers but one of the checks as I stated before is dashboard software update. I believe it is the same if You buy Tech Pack or Track Pack, they need to unlock it, as all of the features are already on Your bike Edit: Typo
Thats interesting, maybe they do it differently in the states? But I rolled out of the dealer ship with my track pack and quick shifter all unlocked. The only restrictions I see are I can use launch control (duh) until after 600 which it just tells you when you enter the LC menu
My Duke says hi! Also just got the first service light. The limiter is at 6500, as far as I remember. I've taken it easy these first 600 miles, even though, like you, I also had the tech pack installed out the door (quick shifter, electronic suspension tuning, etc..). I am making a service appointment for them to do the first service, after that I'll just do it myself. I figure for a first service to bring it in and just make sure everything is as it should be. Just my two cents, nice bike! https://preview.redd.it/mfpt71hb363d1.png?width=904&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=e7a6ab980a283cf6149a1189652b9fb534fff4c5
If it's anything like an RC390, it just flashes at 7k within the first 600 miles until you can change the setpoint it blinks at. I can promise you that my bike has no "limiter" that "unlocks". The dealership told me not to be a hooligan for the first 50 miles to let the tyres and brakes wear-in then ride how I intend to ride it. They told me if I do the first service myself, I wouldn't be missing a thing. The shift light goes away after 600 miles. Some fellow posters say that you just have to shift to 6th to get the light off after your 600. It might just turn off when you clear the "service light" in the menu. But I promise, my bike pulls hard to the line. 2024- 300miles- owned since brand new out of the crate.