One fifty plus rider who took thirty years off of motorcycle riding. I have been regularly buying, selling, and riding both on and off-road recently. While dual sport riding is my preference, I am spending more time on the road than I originally planned.
I haven’t found anyone that has also plugged in a Obd2 scanner, everyone just test rides. I want to see the short term fuel change with each setting. How about it.
Hello Brian, it's hard to tell for sure about mileage loss, as I ride differently day to day, week to week. (speed, mountains highway etc.) There is no way to avoid a tuner using slightly more fuel though. Not enough to notice unless you are really tracking. - Frank
My Odb2 shows short term lean at idle and running. With the pro if is not snake oil as you go up on the handlebar switch you should see the short term fuel usage change. Absolutely surprised no one has done. Scan tool cost from $30 up plus conversion cable.
I watch your (and others) reports nervously. I have a Norden 901 that I LOVE for all the reasons you used to love your 790. The dynamics and performance is incredible on these KTM engined bikes. There’s a reason owners put up with so much. Personally, I haven’t had any issues with the bike. But I’m getting to the point I can’t trust it for travel. Are my odds for imminent disappointment really very low? I don’t know. But it’s hard to get that seed of thought out of your head. Oh well, here’s another biker prayer and I’m off on another adventure. ✌️
Hi Frank, It’s me again. Watched your today’s video as you suggested and didn’t find any reference to the vibration aspect on long rides when comparing the 390 and the 790… Did I miss it somehow?
Well damn Alan, I cut it from the start for time. I try and keep the videos short. When I was doing 77, I said that if folks are looking to upgrade to a 790 to avoid the vibrations, we'll the 790 vibrates at speed as much as the 390. It's not the smoother engine you get from a Tenere or Tuareg! I was doing the same speed two days before on the 390, and IMHO there is little to difference! - Frank
Not covered by warranty, and this bike was not stored with the Honda and 390, it was 830 miles south in Tennessee. They found no noticable damage tk the cable, so not a mouse this time! The cable can be had for $68 on eBay, and $150 from KTM. Not a bad price. - Frank
Please get dealer price for valve check / adjustment - reset. On the Kawasaki Versys 300X the prices are way too HIGH !!! So watch out for the same BS !!!
Hello Matt, I have been in the Bucees once. Sure they have clean bathrooms, but as a Northerner, I am incapable of understanding the love for Bucees. Too many people, too long a line to buy anything! I do love eating at the Chop House in the Plaza near Bucees though. - Frank
@@OneOldManRiding I drove back and forth across the country last summer three times and stopped there each way. It's a Texas thing, still figuring it out myself.
I just wanted to thank you Frank for a very informative video, and timely in terms of me chancing upon it as I have a test ride on a 390 Adventure tomorrow with my wife coming along on the pillion seat. My local dealer has a couple of new bikes in 2023 colours discounted to £5200 (about 6500 U.S. dollars). Coincidentally they also have a 2020 790 Adventure for slightly more which was tempting but watching your video has "sealed the deal" in my mind plus I think the 390 has sufficient power for where I live in rural mid Wales - the nearest motorway is 50 miles away and I've got used to a bike that can do 80+mpg (imperial gals - probably about the only thing here in the UK that is bigger than what you have in the U.S.😂. The other bike on my shortlist is the Honda CB500x but perhaps I go for one of those when I'm old - I'm only 68 😉
Speaking solely as a Honda owner, I rarely find myself in need of a mechanic. Tire changes and gas stops are very frequent though. Glad you got ya bike back brother. Look forward to riding with you again soon. - Dave
Good deal Frank, I am glad to see you back on the 790 again, and fantastic that you didn't have to spend a fortune to get it fixed. You may want to consider having Mountain Motorsports look at the speedometer next time, it seems a bit off. 🤣😂
I have a Mountain Motorsports near me on Mountain Blvd. in Ontario California. (The original?) They run the same logo as your Tennessee dealer and are the nearest dealership to my home. I purchased a Yamaha Seca II from them 30 years ago and Suzuki GSX-S750 in 2021. They have served me well over the years. Glad you got the bike back and can now say goodbye.
I like the colors on your jacket. Mine was $540 when I got it. I felt fortunate to get it during the plague. With regard to treating the jacket, it isn’t required to maintain its ability to keep you dry. The DWR treatment minimizes the water absorbed by the shell when it is raining and the jacket stays closer to its dry weight. It’s already a heavy jacket to begin with. The goretex laminate is what actually keeps you dry. My jacket is in like new condition despite being nearly 4 years old and wearing it for nearly 50,000 miles of riding. I wash it several times a year and reapply the DWR coating suggested by Klim.
Just watched this, thanks for a great comparison! You compared the power of both bikes and I got it, but what bothers me the most with my 390 is the vibrations. The extra power comes with a big price of vibrations and for long rides it’s a huge disadvantage. Will be happy to hear from you how strong are the vibrations on the 790 compared to the 390 and how significant the difference is for very long rides? This is the reason why I consider moving to the 790/890 and it will be awesome to learn from your experience.
Hello Alon, you sir are a Sage! Take a look at the opening of tomorrow's video. In the first twenty seconds I answer the vibration question! (Unless I screwed up editing!) Thank you for stopping by and commenting! - Frank
How is the KTM 390 Adv holding up ? That bike seems to be in the overall “sweet spot” for value/performance for most riders. If it is near Honda’s build dependability plus overall well managed & honest dealerships, you & Adv Matt made the best call call by getting that adv motorcycle.
Central Oregon (Bend,Redmond) means months of snow/ice not much rain. Good review on the jacket Frank, is that a new one? It looks so spotless and unstained; I actually like the colors. Tim is an unlimited source of ADV tricks and knowledge, and a darn nice guy.
I've been really happy with my Tourmaster Intake jacket in combination with a waterproof overjacket. Combined they cost me $325 CAD and I really like the layered approach.
Like you, I always do my research before spending my hard earned cash. I debated for over a year, before purchasing my Carlsbad, two years ago. Craig Ripley from Living Off The Slab, did a good video on cleaning and waterproofing his Klim Lattitude. Stay well, Rich in Bucks PA
Got hosed in New England 7 out of 9 days last fall. Very glad to have had the Carlsbad .They do not leak. Too hot for me in the Summer though. Just completed a 12 day trip to Nova Scotia and the Klim Induction was perfect especially when the heat dome caught up to me. But fall and winter in Md the Carlsbad is wonderful. Agree with you 100%
