New to owning a KTM

[GregMember]

OK many years ago I owned and raced a KTM, before they became trendy, they had left hand kick starts, the clutches dragged when you stopped and parts in those days cost soooooooooooooo much more than anything else and you could only buy genuine parts. It was a quick bike it was actually a bike that Phil Lovett had setup for him but didn’t use.

Ok since buying this KTM Adventure of Mick I have been surprised by the cost of parts, they are dearer than Japanese parts, and its not where I am buying them from because any Jap parts I buy there are some cost as anywhere else.

Today I purchased an 11 tooth front sprocket, the sprocket was nearly twice the price of a 14 tooth for my 650:ohmy: . The headset bearings I bought today cost half as much again as the ones I bought for my bike.:ohmy:
The kids KTM shirts are twice the price of the Yamaha shirt Kieran (my son) bought. I priced a rear guard that has the side covers built as part of it and for the price I can buy a complete set of aftermarket plastic’s for my XR650. (full set almost) :ohmy:

So there it is, they are dearer to buy and dearer to run, yes I know they have all the gun components and Kieran’s nice bike, and Moto’s is well built with all the good gear.

TB

The bike I bought from Mick in great condition, the parts I have bought are only because I am anal and like all bike things need fixing or wear out.

[shaneMember]

Who’s Phil Lovett??? Or am I too young to know???

[GregMember]

Thats funny Shane you know who he is.

[Mick DMember]

Why do you think I sold the piece of $%1^ to you so cheap Hahhahhahahhahahahha, Nah only joking, I was sad to see it go to be honest,it was a great little bike for us. Worth every cent of the $300 I paid for it.

[GregMember]

Yeah thats why I was happy to give you $150 of real money for it.

TBh

[Mick DMember]

Trailboss wrote:

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Yeah thats why I was happy to give you $150 of real money for it.

TBh

Bugger!! I was expecting a better bite than that!

[Anonymous]

I have noticed that by comparison to the jap stuff the KTM stuff does seem to cost more, and I do think that is a bad point about owning one. From a service/running point of view though in terms of maintainence I don’t think they cost more to run than any of the other jap bikes. The CRF and WR 450’s still have the same service intervals and require the same parts servicing, with the exception of a rear suspension linkage

[GregMember]

micknmeld wrote:

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Why do you think I sold the piece of $%1^ to you so cheap Hahhahhahahhahahahha, Nah only joking, I was sad to see it go to be honest,it was a great little bike for us. Worth every cent of the $300 I paid for it.

How much truth is in this statement now Laughing Boy!

lol

TB

[BrettMember]

Now you are not so “NEW” to owning a Keep
Taking
Money Motor bike it would seem, LOL as it is pointless crying, you can’t deny K has had a ball on the little bike.

[alanMember]

hows it feel to keep throwing money and you don t even ride it .how long since it had a top end rebuild spose its getting one now 2 strokes normaly only shit for a reason

[GregMember]

white rocket wrote:

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hows it feel to keep throwing money and you don t even ride it .how long since it had a top end rebuild spose its getting one now 2 strokes normally only shit for a reason

Yeah thats right champ, it will be good to rebuild it and start from scratch so to speak, all crap aside its an awesome bike that the kid loves and you know having kids you love to see them happy (within reason) Its so far above a pee wee its ridiculous

TB

[Mick DMember]

Now I am starting to feel guilty.:blush: It was a good little bike that went well for us. I only wished I could get that motor in a pro senior frame as Taylah got to tall for us.

[DavidMember]

TB when you consider that the little beasts rev how they do, and make the crazy horsepower (dont forget they are a 50 cc !!!!) you would expect wear and tear. Sorry that you get so upset about your boys toys regardless of colour

[GregMember]

Ktmrat wrote:

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TB when you consider that the little beasts rev how they do, and make the crazy horsepower (dont forget they are a 50 cc !!!!) you would expect wear and tear. Sorry that you get so upset about your boys toys regardless of colour

Dave I am not that pissed about, as I have been riding for 36 years and a mechanic for 23years I know what happens, but look I have got Mick stirring and then feeling guilty and you have bitten, what do ya think Moto will do when he signs on tomorrow and starts his 30/30/1 posts ! lol :laugh:

TB

[Anonymous]

Oh I see what that other thread is about now, the numbers one. Are you doing the bottom end too TB? Which end had the conrod slop?

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