[bababang]

Took delivery of my Norden today and working it through. I observed the handguard mounting bolts where much too long and could cause problems to the cables/harness. Easy solution included a saw and grind to break sharp


Before and after shown below.

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[CrzyHusky]

Hey @bababang. Good job on fixing that issue. How is the rest of your Norden?

 

[RandyM]

Great job cutting the bolts @bababang! What did you use to cut them?

 

[bababang]

Great job cutting the bolts @bababang! What did you use to cut them?

Hack Saw and grinding wheel to break edge.

 

[bababang]

Hey @bababang. Good job on fixing that issue. How is the rest of your Norden?

Check out my latest post, maybe found a leaky shock. Not sure.

 

[Mega B]

Great idea!
On the left, I was able to put a rubber cap over the end of the bolt but on the right, it is actually touching the bold going into the master cylinder.
NOT GOOD!!!

 

[wardog327]

Nice catch, doesn't say much about QA though...wish these weren't made in China..

 

[Black99s]

Nice catch, doesn't say much about QA though...wish these weren't made in China..

They are not made in China. Or assembled in China.

 

[wardog327]

They are not made in China. Or assembled in China.

That's what I read and most KTM starting 2021??

 

[Black99s]

Beware what you read. The 890’s and 901’s bikes are landing on East coast.
Bajaj in India is making small bikes. 790 is from Malaysia I think. China will make a 750. KTM's CEO Says Made-in-China "750" Coming - Adventure Rider
For now it appears 890 platform is still Austria.

 

[wardog327]

Hmm, one article I saw says CFMoto in China another says Austria? Hope your right..

 

[Josty]

I'll take a look at mine tonight. One of my handguards was loose so I tightened it down. I though the screws looked long but didn't notice any cable interference - I'll take a closer look!

I'm wondering if dealers are installing the handguards and using whatever bolts they have laying around. If there is interference I would ask the dealer to make it right during the next service.

 

[Ian]

Great idea!
On the left, I was able to put a rubber cap over the end of the bolt but on the right, it is actually touching the bold going into the master cylinder.
NOT GOOD!!!

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Great idea!
On the left, I was able to put a rubber cap over the end of the bolt but on the right, it is actually touching the bold going into the master cylinder.
NOT GOOD!!!

View attachment 312

Just had a look at mine (Vancouver, Canada) and they were fine on both sides