Nice looking bike. Someones 'updated' graphics and Plastics as that headlight was later than '03 and the rad cowl graphics are also post '03 (to the best of my knowledge). What Lost says about bottom rear shock bush is correct, its a non lube affair. Mine went so had to replace. Check it with bike on paddock stand, check for slight up and down movement of the swingarm at the point of the shock securing bolt. As for front wheel bearings, yes they do tend to wear out for a past-time so keep ontop of them. Regularly remove the wheel and outer seals and regrease (maybe also remove the bearing seal and clean/regrease) Previous owner was also a MotoGP fan im guessing - the '58 ciao' sticker in memory of Marco Simoncelli
That's very nice if I remember correctly don't ever lube the bottom shock mount there phosfer bronze also with the PDS rear sus the swinging arm travels through a big ack no linkage so ktm chains run real slack !!! There is less oil in the engine than the bigger katooms so you really need to keep ontop of oil oil filter changes front Brembo brakes can go away fade use surringe and back bleed from calliper if need be now and again ! Keep a eye on front wheel bearings there light weight designed for racing and don't last as long as other makes of bikes a lot of folk want more ponies from there 250 a 350 conversion is ave have a chat with one of our Members roger .cheers for now enjoy the estart . Lost If you would like a hand to set sus up I'm more than happy to assist the pds Ktm runs sag at 100mm pending con your rideing they do well on 110mm also!
-- Edited by Lost on Wednesday 15th of August 2012 11:22:23 AM
Got your number Kerry thanks.
Will take you up on the sussy set up help..its currently set for a 14 stone lightweight.......i'm a little heavier than that!!
Was that advertised on the UKKTM forum? If its the one thats done 8000 odd miles, I would strongly recommend you change the inlet and exhaust valves. I've had 2 of those in the past, both have needed an new set of valves at around that mileage. I've also seen one or two others that have been done, and seriously needed it. When you want more ooomph, stick a 350 kit on it, it transforms the bike. I loved both of mine.
Depends what you mean by big. If you know what you're doing then 3 or 4 hours. The cylinder head needs to come off. You will need a valve spring compressor to get the valves out, and a tool to split and rejoin the cam chain. Haynes do a manual for that bike, tells you all you need to know. If you're not confident then I'd say its possibly not a good job to learn on. Someone like Justin Gibb could probably do it in a couple of hours.
...i'm a little heavier than that!!
