KTM Maintenance?

[Random]

Do KTMs require more work to keep up than bikes like a Honda or SUzuki? I have read that the LC4 requires alot more work that bikes like the BMW GS and Cagiva Elefants.

I was just wondering about smaller bikes.. I was thinking about getting one for riding tighter trails than I really do know.

 

[Patman]

Never had issues with mine. Normal maintenance and less add on stuff required since most of the good stuff is already in place.

 

[KDX220rm]

NOPE,

Had a 97 KDX220 for 3 years and my 2000 KTM250exc for 2 years and neither bike had any high maint. cost. Just the normal oil change, air filter clean, and lube the chain.

 

[Random]

Cool. THats the stuff I like to hear. I am going to have too take a better look at them now.

 

[beer_stud_76]

random -

my best friend has a 96 LC4-400 and it is a major rager on the tight trails. i would describe riding this bike as "effortless." according to everyone we've spoken with the LC4 will stand up to heavy use as good as or better than anything the japs are making. one one odd exception is that the manual says not to sustain wheelies for long (it doesn't say how long) on account of engine damage will result. my guess is the oil pump can't keep up with the bike at that attitude.

happy hunting


jeremiah

 

[motomickey]

Actually the wheelie issue has to do with the oil not draining out of the two filters. I raced a 620 sx for two years and after the first valve adjustment, it needed nothing other than a clean airfilter and changing the oil. These bikes are really, really reliable. Just make sure if you get one you break it in properly-it takes 30+ hrs to break the motor in. Change the oil frequently when breaking it in, and don't use a full synthetic oil until after it has broken in so that the rings will seat.