My "Light and Lean" KTM 790 Adventure Build: Mods I Used on the NorCal BDR

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@DorkintheRoad 2 ай бұрын

KTM 790 Adventure Mods List: (affiliate links where possible) Quad Lock Phone Mount Setup: bit.ly/3Mt2O6F Hepco and Becker Handguards: www.motomachines.com/hepco-becker-handlebar-guard-ktm-790-adventure-790-890-adventure-rCTusk 2 Track ADV Tires: tinyurl.com/mrxvuhrr Tusk Heat Shield: tinyurl.com/3ddetpfc Puig Clip On Windscreen Visor: imp.i104546.net/OrDrDQ Doubletake Adventure Mirrors: bit.ly/3F1lxkT Skene P3 Tail/Brake Lighting System: www.cyclopsadventuresports.com/Skene-P3-TailBrake-Lighting-System-_p_161.html?AffId=15 Cyclops Explorer Lights: www.cyclopsadventuresports.com/2023-ktm-890-led-auxiliary-light-kits.html?affid=15 Cyclops Tuff Light Turn Signals: www.cyclopsadventuresports.com/Tuff-Light-full-flex-Blinkers_p_437.html?affid=15 Seat Concepts KTM 790 Adventure Seat: seatconcepts.com/products/ktm-2019-790-r-comfort?rq=yr_2023~mk_ktm~ng_790-adventure (use promo code “DRKNRD24” to save 10% on SeatConcepts.com Vanasche Motorsports GPS Mount for KTM 790 Adventure: vanaschemotorsports.com/collections/ktm-790/products/2023-890-gps-mount Vanasche Motorsports Bar Riser for KTM 790 Adventure: vanaschemotorsports.com/products/stabilizer-submount-bar-risers-790 Vanashe Motorsports KTM 790 Adventure Footpegs: vanaschemotorsports.com/products/adventure-footpegs Garmin Zumo XT2: motocampnerd.com/products/garmin-zumo-xt2?ref=dork Outback Motortek Skidplate: east.outbackmotortek.us/product/ktm-790-890-adventure-heavy-duty-skid-plate/ Puig Clip On Windscreen Visor: imp.i104546.net/OrDrDQ Hepco and Becker Handguards: www.motomachines.com/hepco-becker-handlebar-guard-ktm-790-adventure-790-890-adventure-r

@bikealways 19 күн бұрын

After I watched Oregon Moto John, I installed on my 24 790, heated grips and a heated seat. If your heated grips plug is around the steering column then the install is a piece of cake. I wasn't sure if the grips and seat would get hot enough. They work really well and get really hot. Makes a big difference on cold days. Worth the extra cost.

@Euryheli 2 ай бұрын

I’m a simple man. I see Chewie, I give a thumbs up. That guy is the best.

@Dad_Woof 12 күн бұрын

Quad lock is the best for sure.

@bradsanders6954 Ай бұрын

"Light and lean" applied to the 470lb in stock form 790. It is what it is. Every little bit adds weight. I have an 890R and it is a great bike, but on any real dirt ride I ride a 690.

@kawabungah20 19 күн бұрын

Nice rundown of your mods for the trip! It's great to get ideas for upgrades I might want for my bike.

@zacc412 Ай бұрын

0:46 i thought the puppy was a HUGE raccoon for a second 😂

@RoryOConnor-t1b Ай бұрын

I really like this dork fella. He’s number one.

@dandersonjr Ай бұрын

I like the fact the KTM hasn't given you any problems. My 1290 never gave me any problems in 5 years except once when new my gas cap wouldn't open and my 701 hasn't given me any problems in the last year. Except the seat does suck. Thanks.

@dmelson7502 Ай бұрын

I ride a 14 exe350 and have never had a bit of trouble with it. Pushing 9,000 mi

@alexmoreno8156 Ай бұрын

The Tusk 2Tracks are awesome for the price! I had them on my Tuareg 660 and they are just as good as Motoz at a fraction of the price. Now I wouldn’t call 470 plus lbs lightweight. This is why I sold my Tuareg and got a used Husky 701. I wanted something more manageable in the super technical stuff that I can pick up fully loaded without help. The 100lbs less make a huge difference.

@williamdillon7708 Ай бұрын

Thanks Ben, good video. I'm not sure how you tamed that domestic raccoon but good job with that also!

@KnoxvilleDan Ай бұрын

Another great video! Really enjoy your down-to-earth insight and opinions on all things adventure riding. Can't wait to get a bike that I can take off road.

@Carstend75 Ай бұрын

Thank you, great reviews in general 👍🏼😀

@Briefcase217 2 ай бұрын

Been looking forward to this video, Great setup.

@dstubby82 Ай бұрын

2:00 Lord knows I love busting on KTM. But they do a lot of good pushing the market forward with stuff like that tank. 👍

@retiredwaterdoctor Ай бұрын

Great shots of the bike...and great BDR ride...looking forward to the gear review. Garth

@brianfradenburg49 Ай бұрын

can't say enough good things about the Skene P3 system. One of the best things I've put on all my bikes. I'm gonna put one on my commuter car as well.

@WayneLav Ай бұрын

Seat Concepts, amazing for my NX500.

@jeffryhiebert Ай бұрын

Great vid. Thanks

@marcvielfaure7701 Ай бұрын

Good Job Ben!❤

@advredbikes Ай бұрын

You have to love dogs don’t you, chewy chewing the leaves. Oh yes, back to the bike awesome mods love the lights foot pegs and of course the seat I need to explore the seat concepts for my 2017 Africa twin thank you for the video Ben looking forward to the next one.

@donnyjackson1908 Ай бұрын

I think you’ll be surprised to have no issues for a long time. I have 10.5k miles on my 24 790 ADV now and no issues. Just routine maintenance.

@bradsanders6954 Ай бұрын

21,000 fun, fun miles on my 890R, zero issues....so much fun I bought a 21 690 R.................also really fun! ....nobody else builds bikes like this.

@DSplatter 9 күн бұрын

Glad to hear it, wanted to see if anyone had issues in theirs.

@bradsanders6954 9 күн бұрын

@@DSplatter Too much time on the internet and all you will hear is disaster. The reality is lots of 890 owners are having too much fun riding to waste time online.

@DSplatter 9 күн бұрын

@@bradsanders6954 nah, I’ve seen a rough mix of both sides of the coin. Too many variables to tell what the main culprit(s) are, but it doesn’t help reading the many dealer horror stories. But I’ve heard a lot less horror stories on the 790.

@donnieyoung2774 2 ай бұрын

CHEWIE ROCKS !

@DorkintheRoad 2 ай бұрын

he sure loves being on camera

@donnieyoung2774 2 ай бұрын

@DorkintheRoad Dude, I love your channel. You're my Go To guy on DS and ADV motorcycles. You're the average guy, next door, like most of us. Keep up the good work. Your reviews seem honest and not a fluff job. I'm 64, been riding and racing bikes since the late 60's. EXCELLENT !

@kirkbailey3552 Ай бұрын

Impressive Ben!!

@johnnylong2049 Ай бұрын

Crazy this is lighter than the Himalayan and the ibek 450. I’m just worried about the reliability issues. Interesting to see soon the 2025 ktm 390 adv.

@solidsnake2665 Ай бұрын

Excellent!

@justsomedude445 Ай бұрын

19800 miles on my Husqvarna 901 now just put it on the tender for winter as it supposed to snow tonite , zero visible cam wear valves within spec not a single hiccup

@MikesProjectsandHobbiesMC Ай бұрын

The Puig deflector is legit. It really works, I put those things on everything. 😊 Another great video. Question, is your 790 lowered?

@NathMB Ай бұрын

looks lower than the 790R

@baldwin276 Ай бұрын

Great video!

@dr.x4050 Ай бұрын

Please do a video later comparing how a modded KTM 790 compares with a modded CRF450RL on BDR riding. Which is the better BDR killer?

@Jays-Days Ай бұрын

thanks for the video, my dude. 2 questions. 1. Have you ever done a review of the Suzuki V-strom? I can't find any of your videos with one in it. 2. what does B.D.R. stand for? Thanks in advance for your hard work. I know it can't always be easy putting out constant content as you do but we all really appreciate it.

@justsomedude445 Ай бұрын

Backroad Discovery Route

@BigStreams_ Ай бұрын

PSA on the vibration dampeners: quad lock makes no guarantees and they aren’t perfect. My iPhone 12 mini’s camera busted after about 5 hours total riding with it attached to my xt225 (short trips mostly) and then DR350 (longer 3ish hour ride) using their bar mount and vibration damper. They offered to send a replacement vibration damper if I got my phone fixed but that’s it. Singles can still kill your camera.

@jkmarshall3553 Ай бұрын

Love your KTM! "LIKE": Done!

@vikingga Ай бұрын

Dork, Love your content. You are by far my Best, Internet Riding Buddy. I've grown as a rider in large part from some of your earlier riding tips. I ride a DR650 here in Southern Georgia, lots of sand and clay backroads. Love your BDR and ride/camp videos. Thanks for doing what you do.

@edouardl2 Ай бұрын

These mod's are making sense for heavy use, this is not something i would consider as i use my 790 few times a week but this is really looking good for a real adventure driver. I have seen many of your videos and i quite like your style. You share what you experience but you don't teach which is very nice. PS, i have clicked the like button. Now, i have two questions for you, do you experience cold start issues and stalling at low speed ?

@BlazinBlades Ай бұрын

Ben, See if you can research what’s the mod Kove did to the 790’s engine before committing it to their 800 Pro, increasing oil pressure to the head to save those cams. I understand KTM put like 3 different oil strainers and they really dropped the oil pressure going up to the cams and valves. I bet it’s proprietary but it would be great journalistic work if its a simple fix every 790/890/901 owner can enjoy 🍻🍻

@bradsanders6954 Ай бұрын

What "you've heard" and what has gone on, seem different. Oil pressure on 890 or 790 is only an issue online. KTM has had some bad cams. Now all people talk about is cams. Everyone has created their own reason for a cam issue. There is one screen they added in the head,doesnt change oil pressure. Cams are updated and only a small % have been affected from the start, like 2% or less. Again the internet has turned this into ALL 890's and 790's have the problem. Its like a fantasy has been created around this cam thing that grows and grows.

@justsomedude445 Ай бұрын

@@bradsanders6954 Bingo !! Thank You voice of reason !!!

@bradsanders6954 Ай бұрын

@@justsomedude445 SO many people are out riding tons of these 790's and 890's having the time of their life, while online the moaners can do nothing but make $hit up and never stop whining.