My KTM - the smell of 2-stroke!

[Blue_SV650S]

Here is my KTM250EXC I bought it as a non-runner (currently getting the motor rebuilt, so this is pre-strip) .... {excuse ghey montage type pic I just made }

https://www.bikechatforums.com/download.php?id=70310

I am getting all excited as the motor should be back from the engine place at some point next week, so next weekend I might get to have a go on the girl!!

... anticipating that sickly smell of 2-stroke already!!

I have been doing lots of other 'fix it' whilst the motor has been away ... list so far (in no particular order):-

1. Front wheel bearings
2. Fork Seals
3. Speedo sensor (£65 to buy, so made one from a maplins reed valve, some alli tube ( cut off a sprayer pot I had) and some eBay magnets) - cost ~£4
4. headlight
5. Front Brake switch installation
6. Rear bulb
7. Properly fitted numberplate and attached a reflector (ready for Mr MOT
8. New front brake leaver

I have tested the rear brake switch and I believe it is faulty, so presuming I'll need to fix that ... but going to wait until I have the motor running (power) and test it in action before doing so.

But apart from that, I think it is a case of slot the motor in (when I get it) top it up with fluids, get it down the MOT place, then teh tax office on the way home and jobs a gooden ...

Added it to my insurance today (did it today so I have the new documents through in time ready for a quick nip to Mr Tax) ... cost and extra £36 ... gutted!!
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[Blue_SV650S]

Oh and as you can tell, it is already turning into a money pit and I haven't even turned a wheel yet!!
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[ben_wheely]

Nice one

The petty tank looks extra big !

You gunna have to compare it with the WR250 once its ridable.

If i didnt have to use my WR to get to work everyday, i would exchange it in for a ktm exc 250/300 - 2 Stroke of course
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Rides: '05 Yammy WR290-F

[Blue_SV650S]

[ben_wheely]

Only 5-6 miles and its all city/town riding, no dual carrigeways/motorways ect.

I love riding it to work, i love riding it all together

Although i would prefer a seperate bike for going to work. As it does get a bit of abuse through : the muddy/rocky/underwater green lanes, then used for work everyday. I try to keep on top of looking after it, but its hard work.
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[Blue_SV650S]

[ben_wheely]

Haha yea right, there is a 40 zone on the way in though. And if your screaming in top at 40, your gearing must be way too close.

I used to use Pirelli Mt43's which are trials tyres, but the new one i had fitted is a Pirelli Mt21 which is a knobbly. Front is a michelin ac10, but fronts last much longer anyway.
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Rides: '05 Yammy WR290-F

[Blue_SV650S]

[michael j]

Aren't those 2 stroke thingies a tad anti social for the likes of you, Blue?

[Blue_SV650S]

[silky666]

[Blue_SV650S]

[ms51ves3]

[Blue_SV650S]

[michael j]

Maybe you should have bought a GasGas..............?

[silky666]

[CRF_Rider]

looks somewhere round a 2000 model
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Why is it everything i race, seems to be going backwards?
Current: Honda CRF 450 R Supermotard
Previous: Yam TY250 x2, Gas Gas TXT 200, Sherco 290, Suzuki TS 50,Honda CG 125, Yam SR250, Suzuki DR-Z400E, Yamaha YZF R6 112rwbhp

[Blue_SV650S]

[CRF_Rider]

ya sound like the average yorkshire man haha
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Why is it everything i race, seems to be going backwards?
Current: Honda CRF 450 R Supermotard
Previous: Yam TY250 x2, Gas Gas TXT 200, Sherco 290, Suzuki TS 50,Honda CG 125, Yam SR250, Suzuki DR-Z400E, Yamaha YZF R6 112rwbhp

[Sparks!]

That's cost you a fortune! Hope you like it!!! Come racing with me!!! hehe.. Can't wait to race the 426 this year!

p.s whilst it might not be great for trail riding, don't get put off it before you try racing it.... then it'll come into its element.
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Current Toys: 06 Yamaha WR250F | Nissan 350Z GT | Tech 4 Homes

[CRF_Rider]

[G]

If you want to borrow a wheel in the short term, give me a shout - I've got at least one spare set as well as those on my 200. Have to play about with carriers a bit to mix and match though.
My 200s going to be out of action for a while longer - but just due to lack of money to fix damage rather than needing serious work .

[Blue_SV650S]

[Blue_SV650S]

It lives!!!

Sorry for pap quality vid, but I only got the motor at ~5pm, so it was dark by the time I had it in and running (and it was only taken on my mobile).



What a beautiful sound!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ppYVyDOYsC8

Shame about this!!

https://www.bikechatforums.com/viewtopic.php?p=2432341
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[Blue_SV650S]

Bloody bike {grumble grumble} ...


Rolled up to the MOT place today and bumped into boundy ... who was buying a chain for his bike ....

Anyhoo, boundy pointed out that my rear tyre didn't have a CE/DOT stamp on it ... feck .... feck .... FECK!!!

So I went in and bought a new tyre (and a front sprocket) - another £52 this bike has cost me before even using it! ) ... dashed home and spent the next 1.5hrs swearing and sweating!!

To add insult to injury, the rim-lock sheered when I was trying to undo it I hate this KTM ...

Still, it is back at the MOT place now with its new rear tyre (no rim-lock) ... so it is in the hands of the gods (Mr MOT) now .... (being failed on something costly right now no doubt!! )
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