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2900 miles on the bike. 

Yes, I did start the bike 3 times only for the purpose of the video. The initial startup on the video was after a week since the last startup. Before that thing a month ago it had never struggled. I have to check the things out.

I am reading and "listening" carefully to all suggestions. 

I have not tried. I am going to run the battery tender now and see if it helps.

Thanks!

It started a month ago. I wanted to go to the dealership to have it looked into, but the consultant on the phone said I should "burn the fuel" first and then see.

I did that, I filled the tank again at another station (Shell) and this is even getting worse.

What do you think it is caused by?

Yesterday I was able to install them without manual. Maybe they are installed correctly. 

BTW: I picked them up for under $300. Barely used. Complete with one (1) key.

Just now, wordsmith said:

Innocent question - why non-GT?

Too much $$$ difference not really justified by advantages. 

2017 FJ here.

Originally I had some stability issues. At the 1st service (ca. 600 miles) they adjusted the suspension. 

Now it is almost gone.

Then, back in July, I took a 2018 Tracer for a spin (back in Europe). What a different machine! No stability issues. I rode it at 200+ km/h on an autobahn. No problems at all. And the suspension was set to quite soft (I guess - I am heavy - 195 lbs - European riders are lighter, I guess, so the suspension was set to their average weight). 

Sincerely considering an upgrade to 2019/20 Tracer (non-GT) after one more year.

Does it make a difference whether I put the thing in from the front / the back?

Both mounts have similar "fittings" for the screws/bolts. 

I think I will get longer (slightly) screws and the thing will work. Somehow.

26 minutes ago, kmev said:

If that gap is your concern, push the mount onto the bar - those guards are flexible. 

Yes, the will the mounts fit, you think? I tried but was afraid of cracking them... 

I canceled the return, will try fitting them tomorrow. But I don't think the mounts will "budge" at all...

And I am returning the handguards to Amazon + requesting the right ones.

Ok, I am finally able to resize/upload the photos.

Plus, when I google the KTM parts it shows: https://m.ebay-kleinanzeigen.de/s-anzeige/ktm-handschuetzer-art-603-02-180-110/1060829486-306-2901

Though, I ordered: 603.02.179.100.30 - 

Amazon seller sent wrong item.

I do not know what is wrong with my KTM handguards and/or my bike. I tried to fit the thing but the mount seems too small for the bike.

The part number is 603 02 180 110