KTM 790 Adventure 2019 Maintenance Schedule
The 2019 KTM 790 Adventure maintenance schedule below covers the manufacturer's recommended service intervals for general maintenance, oil, brake fluid, tires, drive chain maintenance, valve clearance, coolant, air filter and spark plugs. Intervals are shown in kilometres by default and can be switched to miles.
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Full schedule
| Task | Interval | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Read out trouble code memory (KTM diagnostics tool) | Every 15,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Read out the trouble code memory using the KTM diagnostics tool. |
| Program shift shaft sensor | Every 15,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Program the shift shaft sensor. |
| Check electrical system functioning | Every 15,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check that the electrical system is functioning properly. |
| Engine oil & filter change, clean oil screens | Every 15,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Change the engine oil and oil filter, clean the oil screens. |
| Check front brake linings | Every 15,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check front brake pad/lining wear. |
| Check rear brake linings | Every 15,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check rear brake pad/lining wear. |
| Check brake discs | Every 15,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check the brake discs for wear and damage. |
| Check brake lines for damage and leakage | Every 15,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Inspect brake lines/hoses for damage and leakage. |
| Check front brake fluid level | Every 15,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check front brake fluid reservoir level. |
| Check rear brake fluid level | Every 15,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check rear brake fluid reservoir level. |
| Change front brake fluid | Every 24 months · Replace every 24 months | Moderate | Replace front brake fluid. |
| Change rear brake fluid | Every 24 months · Replace every 24 months | Moderate | Replace rear brake fluid. |
| Check free travel of clutch lever | Every 15,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check the free travel of the clutch lever. |
| Check free travel of foot brake lever | Every 15,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check the free travel of the foot brake lever. |
| Check shock absorber and fork for leaks | Every 15,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check the shock absorber and fork for leaks; perform fork service as needed. |
| Clean dust boots of fork legs | Every 15,000 km | Easy | Clean the dust boots of the fork legs. |
| Check steering head bearing play | Every 15,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Advanced | Check the steering head bearing for play. |
| Check tire condition | Every 15,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check tire tread and general condition. |
| Check tire pressure | Every 15,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check tire inflation pressure. |
| Retighten spokes | See notes | Moderate | Retighten the spokes. |
| Check spoke tension | Every 15,000 km | Moderate | Check the spoke tension. |
| Check rim run-out | Every 15,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Moderate | Check the rim run-out. |
| Check chain, sprockets, and chain guide | Every 15,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Check the chain, rear sprocket, engine sprocket, and chain guide. |
| Check chain tension | Every 15,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check drive chain tension. |
| Valve clearance check | Every 30,000 km | Advanced | Check the valve clearance. |
| Check antifreeze and coolant level | Every 15,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check the antifreeze and coolant level. |
| Check cables for damage and kink-free routing | Every 15,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Check the cables for damage and for routing without kinks. |
| Change air filter, clean air filter box | Every 15,000 km · Replace every 15,000 km | Easy | Change the air filter, clean the air filter box. |
| Check fuel pressure | Every 15,000 km · Every 12 months | Moderate | Check the fuel pressure. |
| Check headlight setting | Every 15,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy | Check the headlight setting. |
| Check radiator fan functioning | Every 15,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check that the radiator fan is functioning properly. |
| Final check and test ride | Every 15,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check the vehicle is roadworthy and take a test ride. |
| Read error memory after test ride | Every 15,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Read out the error memory after the test ride using the KTM diagnostics tool. |
| Adjust service display | Every 15,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Adjust the service display with the KTM diagnostics tool. |
| Service entry in KTM Dealer.net and warranty booklet | Every 15,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Make the service entry in KTM Dealer.net and in the Service & Manufacturer Warranty booklet. |
| Check the frame | Every 30,000 km | Moderate | Check the frame for damage/cracks. |
| Check the link fork | Every 30,000 km | Moderate | Check the link fork (swingarm linkage) for damage. |
| Check/clean oil nozzle for clutch lubrication | Every 15,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Moderate | Check/clean the oil nozzle for clutch lubrication. |
| Check link fork bearing for play | Every 15,000 km | Moderate | Check the link fork bearing for play. |
| Check wheel bearing for play | Every 15,000 km | Moderate | Check front and rear wheel bearings for play. |
| Change coolant | Every 48 months · Replace every 48 months | Moderate | Drain and replace engine coolant. |
| Empty drainage hoses | Every 15,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Empty the drainage hoses. |
| Check all hoses for cracking, tightness, and routing | Every 15,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Check all hoses (fuel, cooling, bleeder, drainage hoses, etc.) and sleeves for cracking, tightness, and correct routing. |
| Grease all moving parts | Every 15,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Grease all moving parts (side stand, hand lever, chain, etc.) and check for smooth operation. |
| Check screws and nuts for tightness | Every 15,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Check the screws and nuts for tightness. |
| Spark plug replacement | Every 30,000 km · Replace every 30,000 km | Easy | Change the spark plugs. |
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