How To Change the Oil on a KTM 1090 Adventure R

[@RC7MASTER]

How many oil capacity for ktm 1050 bike.. Thank you

[@CarlosReguse]

Hey guy..! Thank you so much for this very clear, useful and direct video. I really like your style where you go direct to the point and provide only useful information without bla-bla-bla… Just perfect!!! Keep like that..!

[@eltrancho]

What oil you recommend guys? And what chain lubricant??? Thanks!

[@qaaazz]

Hello! TY for good instruction! I have 1 question about cleaning magnets in filter. I clean them only with contact cleaner on pressure, but its still have some metall chip, that i cant remove from magnet. Is it okay? On 02:26 seems you have that problem too

[@qaaazz]

and i put 2 o-rings across filter, doenst know that can do this from another side :D can i damage filter?

[@jennifercampbell8939]

Mentioned torque levels for the bolts and plug but a torque wrench was not on the tool list???

[@rmatvmc]

Good eye *Jennifer Campbell.* A torque wrench is a must have tool in the garage. We've provided a torque wrench on our sales page for those that do not have one. Check it out here: www.rockymountainatvmc.com/Sales/839/How-To-Change-The-Oil-On-A-KTM-1090-ADV-R?

[@jkpupo1]

So easy, I think I’m going to buy one,

[@alejandropolo]

So much easy comparing with the 990 Adventure R...

[@giovannighisio6872]

Hi. What's thw name of the spay that you are using to clean the exaust and filter cap? It is a break cleaner? Thank you very much

[@rmatvmc]

that is PJ1 contact cleaner www.rockymountainatvmc.com/parts/pj1-professional-contact-cleaner-p

[@Matt43]

Is replacing the O-rings actually necessary or is this a precaution? First time I've seen that as part of a routine job... of course you'll do it periodically (when they're worn) but this is on every oil change? I guess I also change my oil more often than required - and would for this bike as well... it's the cheapest maintenance job to protect your engine. Oils have gotten better over the years but why push it just to avoid an hour of wrench time. 9000 miles might be okay if you're riding the 1090 on the street for 90% of those miles but if you're in the dirt more often it's best to change more frequently.

[@rmatvmc]

*Matt T* Replacing the o-rings is a good habit to get into to. We like to change ours out, but it's not requiered to do it everytime. You do want to inspect the o-ring to see if it needs replaced. True, oils have gotten a ton better over the years. We agree. Thanks for watching.

[@czondag]

I wonder if i loose my warranty by doing this myself??

[@rickjschultz13]

I was wondering the same so I did some research. In section 6 paragraph 2 it says of the current KTM factory warranty "Owner is responsible for the costs of maintenance to the motorcycle including service at scheduled intervals. Service work properly done by the owner will not void the warranty. Failures caused directly by lack of maintenance or improper maintenance will void the warranty." Warranty is here: www.ktm.com/globalassets/service/usa/2017/2017-ktm-usa-motorcycle-warranty-policy-12-8-2016.pdf

[@mattcero1]

Engines with larger bore and shorter strokes require less oil changes than under-square engines like those made by Harley Davidson for example as there is significantly less "shearing" of the engine oil where the piston rings meet the cylinder walls. Using full synthetic oil like Ams-Oil, Royal Purple and the like (Don't start an oil war here please.) will buttress these long intervals even further.

[@LawrenceFalkenstein]

I like to use clean oil to lube the o-rings. Dipping your finger into dirty oil for this is an interesting choice.

[@Humancbr]

Always bugs me that as well..

[@waynekerr8003]

Seems like a no brainer

[@MrReddawg12]

Thanks guys.

[@toddbenfield6546]

9000 miles? 1st change was without synthetic. They said to use synthetic on the 2nd change, because non synthetic is better break in oil. Still 9000 miles on non synthetic? Thanks!

[@alejandropolo]

I think you misunderstood the info, He said that the first oil change has to be done when you hit 600 miles, only then, every 9000 miles.

[@dmumladze]

Isn't 9k miles too much for intervals? I'd like to hear from engine designers what they have to say about that.

[@rmatvmc]

The KTM manual recommends changing the oil at 15,000 km or 9,000 miles.

[@dmumladze]

@@rmatvmc I know, own 1090 myself, but will never do that.

[@rmatvmc]

@@dmumladze Don't blame you! Thanks for checking out the video!

[@sergiomendez3647]

Why not in the last Mark? I mean the level of oil

[@cmosqueravazquez]

Porque no es bueno llenarlo del todo. Siempre es conveniente un poco menos. El aceite caliente se expande... Con llevarlo a la mitad perfecto

[@exothermal.sprocket]

One plug and one spin-on filter would have been sufficient, KTM. Had to make it complicated.

[@turb0diesel]

Its a dry sump performance engine on a bike designed to handle moderate off roading. Sure adding 30lbs to engine and putting an oil pan on bottom requiring engine to be raised in frame for clearance would be simpler. Everything is a compromise.

[@robsonenduro3316]

don't like the engine guard screwed directly to the engine...

[@rmatvmc]

It's definitely a different design than from other ADV Models. With no frame wrapping around in front of the motor, this is your only option. Thanks for sharing your thoughts with us.

[@davidreynolds4041]

What about the PP skidplate?.

[@robsonenduro3316]

same problem with side stand mount...

[@Elliot_Vulpe]

Whaaaaat??? Is that a clean oil???? On my motorcycle which is Africa twin the oil is DIRTY AS PETROL!!!!

[@seabiscuit726142]

He drained brand new oil for the sake of the demonstration. I have an 1090 R as well and the oil looks brownish/dark tea color when I replace it.

[@Elliot_Vulpe]

john stan aaaa Ok!!! I was like wtf? 😂😅😂😂😂 I saw a oil change from vfr1200x crosstourer 154.000km oil was dark like night bro 😂😂😂😂

[@andreyka64]

Every 9k miles ?!! That’s insane

[@motoktips3024]

insane good

[@exothermal.sprocket]

I'd like to have the oil tested half way to that mileage. What a manufacturer says isn't always designed to be the most optional for bike life. They are concerned about parts and bike sales, afterall.

[@exothermal.sprocket]

Pffft. Buy proven name brands at the right oil weight. There's no witchcraft in Motul or some bike-branded oil that will protect the bike more than 1% better than oil 1/4 the price.

[@exothermal.sprocket]

That's one dealer. Other dealers may not be as strict, depending on your relationship with that dealership as well. Keep in mind, ANY SHOP will have to PROVE a failure was due to the type of oil being used. It's not an automatic warranty denial. For instance, if a bolt came loose and your subframe fell off into the back tire causing a wreck, your engine oil didn't have anything to do with that.

[@exothermal.sprocket]

KTM, like other brands, does extremely well at certain things and utterly fails at other things. Yes I know they don't. If I recall, it's engine, frame, and suspension and that's it. As good as they do with the bones of the bike, things like display and switchgear and UI are pretty terrible. I use another expensive brand for a benchmark: Ducati, which does amazing UI, very good switchgear and display. KTM is starting to come around with their latest TFT equipment but they aren't as intuative. Certainly a price tag of 17 to 22 grand implies premium.