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Message: [QUOTE="SlowJack, post: 212619, member: 19321"] I'm an old XR guy myself. KTM took some getting used to, but after the first few months, maintenance is no big deal. The usual, like air filter cleaning and oil changes. KTM manual reccommends oil changes every 25 liters, which is every 10 tanks of gas, about 400 miles or so. That's not so bad, no worse than an XR. Mostpeople tend to change the oil more than necessary. Use synthetic or semi-synthetic oil and you have no worries about viscosity breakdown, just dirtiness. Scott's stainless steel filters are a bargain in the long run. Get an Enduro Engineering stainless steel clutch line. The only thing I noticed was that fork seals didn't last as long, but they are not a big deal to replace yourself if you can get someone to show you how. But the last set of fork seals I put in have lasted pretty well. Get some neoprene booties for your forks which will help keep grit out of the seals. Clean your "dust scrubbers" regularly and you should have little problem. Soon I hope to be able to post the magic carburetor changes for the 2001 400 EXC that will reduce or eliminate the low-speed hiccup and slow pull. The 2002 is better, but not perfect. BTW, I own a 2001 and have ridden my buddy's 2002... the 2002 is noticeably stronger on the low end and middle, about 2 HP better I would guess. For the 2001, forget the Factory R&D accelerator pump plate... don't waste your money, it is completely ineffective. Several changes to the 2002 carburetor that make it run much better. For the best KTM aftermarket parts I have ever found, check out e-rider at: [url]www.erider.ws/products.htm[/url] Everything they make is top-drawer and their customer service is second to none. Their stuff will definitely make your life simpler and reduce maintenance time. Pay particular attention to the heim joint protector, wheel spacers (stockers will last no time at all), wheel bearings and seals, and slave cylinder protector. Slow Jack from Tennessee [/QUOTE]

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