How I Fixed My KTM 1290 Super Adventure: No Start Problem Solved!

In this video, I’ll show you how I fixed my KTM 1290 Super Adventure: a no-start problem. You’ll see the whole troubleshooting process, including checking the fuses, testing the fuel pump pressure, and investigating the crankshaft position sensor. This is a great DIY motorcycle repair guide for anyone facing motorcycle troubleshooting issues. If you’re into adventure bike maintenance and want to learn how to diagnose motorcycle engine problems, this video is for you!

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[MacawAviculture]

You are an amazing diagnostician! All the new KTM's and other brands are full of complicated electronics, I would never consider buying one. Thank you for sharing this video!

[dawn-moon]

I would send it to the dealer... remembering all those screw locations, then finding all the torque specs for them... a nightmare for me :) Kudo's for doing it all by yourself.

[konstantinkolaxazov]

I have 790 adv r and about to pull the trigger on 2024 1290 SAR. With this video, I am more confident servicing and fixing the bike my self. Thanks for the tutorial. Keep the good content. Cheers!

[nigelsride]

Wow, what a paint to change that sensor. Well done 👏

[Tudorrr]

Regarding the little metal shaving that you found in the oil screw filter ... that is a piece from the thread of the engine case ( where you screw the bolt with filter)
I had mine overtight or put back on an angle and stripped all the teeth of the engine case! Had it fixed with a TIME SERT!
keep an eye on it next oil change! good luck

[ReoMotorider]

A great video, very educational, thank you very much!

[carlossheppard]

Great job i have the same bike and took the tank and cowling off right after buying it off the showroom floor to install Denali Lights and also reposition some loose wiring harness resting on the hot radiator. Wasn't difficult bur it does have a sequence.

[RelentlessEnthios]

Thank you! This is a really fantastic tutorial.

[mrGrey]

So much work on this video for us! Thanks buddy!

[mrGrey]

Love the video mate! But crankhaft position sensor is not the only one. Coolant temperature, oil temperature, air sensor and others.

[mrGrey]

With that mechanic skills I bet you can fix everything 😄And a bike and a car and whatever else you want

[cpuuk]

Great tut. And yes, KTM use a screw from every box 😕 I'd never have thought about that sensor, so nice one
What was the mileage on your bike?

[fredh]

Isn't there an specific air gap between the crankshaft position sensor and rotor (about 0.5mm I think) you should measure?

[dimosk]

Didn't you get any flashing codes for the sensor? I had the same issue on my 2016 1290, and i had the red led flash the code (short and long flashes in a specific order), so I was sure it was the crank sensor.

In any case, great course of diagnosing and solving the issue yourselfn

[Twowheels-uzlz]

Excellent tutorial, thanks! Just a quick question - could you plug in a engine trouble code reader and get an error code from the bike, like you do with cars?

[scottieray]

I live in Northwest Arkansas. We have finally seen temps below freezing. My '22 SAS will not start unless the battery has full charge. I had to take off a lithium battery I bought in early Summer, it just will not start this LC8 in the cold. I put the stock battery back on (after a load test and full charge) and could not start without using a jump pack. Needless to say, I will be investing in an AGM battery. I have over 12k miles on mine, but am frustrated that these 1290s are so sensitive to battery voltage at startup. BTW, once running, battery volatage is around 14v

[fdkzsdt]

I have that same shaving from mine. 2017 55k. I use diesel semi synthetic oil lol. Every task, fuel filter, air filter, spark plug, timing, sas, all come with a mandatory 4 hour de-robing argh

[alexrzr]

what was the mileage when the sensor broke?

[exupakias]

The only way to fix ktm's and stop worries for any problem is to sell it and buy japanese model, i am helping you

[Takis]

A beautiful grave from outside but filthy inside