TennisFreak
New Member
So I am approaching 600 miles on my RC390 and I know that the valves need to be checked along with the initial service.
Normally I do all the easy regular service items on my bikes (torquing bolts, changing oil, adjust/clean/lube chain).
I've never done a valve check and after reading threads and watching youtube videos I decided that the RC390 would not be the easiest bike to attempt a valve check, for the first time, on.
So I went to the KTM website and looked for authorized dealers in my area and found quite a few.
I figured I would call and ask about the first service, what it includes, how much it costs, and also get some info on valve check and its cost. (figured if I have to have the valves checked might just have them service it while its there)
Called a dealer who was clueless on any of the info said they would have to call me back. They never called back.
Called another dealer who was equally clueless and said they would call me back. They never called back.
Called a 3rd dealer who was shocked I even asked about a KTM. They said they wanted to be honest and that they just picked KTM up as a line and were not familiar with any of their bikes or servicing. They said they would do some research and call me back as well.
They never called back either!!
So right now I am 0-3 on even getting a price quote from a dealer/service center on my bike, LOL. Keep in mind these are all dealers straight from the KTM website.
This is crazy!
Normally I do all the easy regular service items on my bikes (torquing bolts, changing oil, adjust/clean/lube chain).
I've never done a valve check and after reading threads and watching youtube videos I decided that the RC390 would not be the easiest bike to attempt a valve check, for the first time, on.
So I went to the KTM website and looked for authorized dealers in my area and found quite a few.
I figured I would call and ask about the first service, what it includes, how much it costs, and also get some info on valve check and its cost. (figured if I have to have the valves checked might just have them service it while its there)
Called a dealer who was clueless on any of the info said they would have to call me back. They never called back.
Called another dealer who was equally clueless and said they would call me back. They never called back.
Called a 3rd dealer who was shocked I even asked about a KTM. They said they wanted to be honest and that they just picked KTM up as a line and were not familiar with any of their bikes or servicing. They said they would do some research and call me back as well.
They never called back either!!
So right now I am 0-3 on even getting a price quote from a dealer/service center on my bike, LOL. Keep in mind these are all dealers straight from the KTM website.
This is crazy!