Hey folks long time no chat!
Still loving the 890R and not really looked back……… However, I’ve come across a failed cams page on Faceache, there’s a few fellas with badly worn cams (and followers) on their 790/890 adventures (as well as some Dukes & Nordens). Some are getting them replaced by KTM FOC after some toing and froing some less fortunate others are getting a fuckoff pill from KTM. Makes some interesting reading and I’m seriously thinking of going back to an 1190/1090/1290. I had hoped this was the bike to do an epic trip next year, but doesn’t fill me with much confidence reading and seeing the cam failure.
The OP works in metallurgy and found that the cams have a low carbon content and the oil jets for the followers aren’t up to the job of lubricating them properly.
For you guys who have the above bikes and you’re on FB might be worth you having a look in. If your bike are near the 18k mileage mark it also may be worth getting in there and having a look.
Other than that all good! 😊
