1996 XR400, very used and abused, 3rd owner, no leaks, no creaks, still runs like new...
1987 XR200, very used, all original motor/tranny, no leaks, no creaks, still
runs like new...
I'm sorry folks, I couldn't help it. Your KTM's are very sweet bikes. However, for what you pay for them, and being that new, you better not be having any problems with them!!!! XR's RULE, in my little world anyway.
Good luck to all of you, with whatever bike you have, keep on thumpin'!!!
1987 XR200, very used, all original motor/tranny, no leaks, no creaks, still
runs like new...
I'm sorry folks, I couldn't help it. Your KTM's are very sweet bikes. However, for what you pay for them, and being that new, you better not be having any problems with them!!!! XR's RULE, in my little world anyway.
Good luck to all of you, with whatever bike you have, keep on thumpin'!!!
I have one of first of the RFS's to reach the states,(00'520 arrived in April 00') .
Sevaral H/S's, couple of MX's, and alot of hard trail riding, dont know the mileage but I'll guess at 2500. Not a single mechanical problem. Suspension work done last year, increased spring rates and dampening for my weight.
The best d/b I ever owned.
Sevaral H/S's, couple of MX's, and alot of hard trail riding, dont know the mileage but I'll guess at 2500. Not a single mechanical problem. Suspension work done last year, increased spring rates and dampening for my weight.
The best d/b I ever owned.
2001 KTM 400 SX
2 Arenacrosses, 4 Motocrosses, 2 Enduros, 1 Harescrambles and has been ridden at least once a week since April.
Only replaced one fork seal since it was new And that was just last week. Other than that zero problems. If only all high performance, low weight four strokes were this durable.
Hey snaggleXR4,
I agree, honda 4-strokes last forever, but would you jump a 80' douple on your 400????:p
2 Arenacrosses, 4 Motocrosses, 2 Enduros, 1 Harescrambles and has been ridden at least once a week since April.
Only replaced one fork seal since it was new And that was just last week. Other than that zero problems. If only all high performance, low weight four strokes were this durable.
Hey snaggleXR4,
I agree, honda 4-strokes last forever, but would you jump a 80' douple on your 400????:p
00-400exc close to 2500 mi
boiled over till i started using redline waterwetter,had off idle hiccup,had to adjust accelerator pump,no engine problems ,just eats alot of chains and sprockets,tried different brands and metals even sidewinder,probably my poor riding style ,using to much engine braking
boiled over till i started using redline waterwetter,had off idle hiccup,had to adjust accelerator pump,no engine problems ,just eats alot of chains and sprockets,tried different brands and metals even sidewinder,probably my poor riding style ,using to much engine braking
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Sorry, just too busy out riding! :confused:
New rear wheel bearings at 900 miles due to the aluminum wheel spacers grooving out and letting moisture in. Replaced them with steel spacers with no problems at 1600 miles.
Miscellaneous parts:
Shifter tip broke, fell on a rock. Rider Error.
Clutch hose, rubbed a hole in it on the front brake line (dealer mis-route on the clutch hose). Expensive, $65 for OEM hose! Ran the new one in fuel line to armor plate it from end to end.
Change oil every 200-300 miles (trail riding exclusively).
Change filters every 2 oil changes. Golden Spectro 4, 20-50W Synthetic Blend.
New rear wheel bearings at 900 miles due to the aluminum wheel spacers grooving out and letting moisture in. Replaced them with steel spacers with no problems at 1600 miles.
Miscellaneous parts:
Shifter tip broke, fell on a rock. Rider Error.
Clutch hose, rubbed a hole in it on the front brake line (dealer mis-route on the clutch hose). Expensive, $65 for OEM hose! Ran the new one in fuel line to armor plate it from end to end.
Change oil every 200-300 miles (trail riding exclusively).
Change filters every 2 oil changes. Golden Spectro 4, 20-50W Synthetic Blend.