- Ktm kickstart problems RC8, KTM 690, 790, 990, 1190, 1290. Member. Pierer Mobility AG announced that an additional €800 million ($841 million) in fresh capital is needed for the cash quota and production, with Citigroup Global hi all. The SX bike lost the crank seal at (2) That there is no spark (thus, the plug is wet because the plug never ignited the fuel). My 2022 KTM 1290 SAR’s quick shifter stopped working. - I've since used the kick start with no problems, but now since the weather is bastard hot, I'd like the luxury of just pressing the button to start. Brand new battery winds down fast too. El Dudeness, Nov 5, 2014 #10. Discussion in 'Thumpers' started by El Dudeness, Nov 4, 2014. The dealer screwed me and closed their doors. I got raped. Problems starting my 640 LC4. Rode it from where I bought it to a friend's house, roughly 20 minute ride. MA US Pirate421 2/4/2017 - 1:35pm. Jump to Latest KTM Forums - Come meet sponsors, teams and the worldwide KTM forum community to discuss topics covering Super Duke, 500 EXC, RC8, KTM 690, 790, 990, 1190, 1290. Most riders shared that the 640 and 690's difference in terms of performance is very glaring. The starter stopped working again the other week whilst in Wales and having stripped it down have noticed the starter itself is full of bloody water. After bump starting it, he rode it back to camp with no major problems. We installed a new bushing and it quickly failed after a few starts. Where possible, park on a slight slope and clutch start the bike. I think the added compression and a couple of months of use started to cause issues. 2mm shim 168 main 38 pilot AS 1. I took the right side case off on the Clutch side and noticed two teeth missing from the Primary gear and a couple from the Idler gear. It has 95. Clean it up and you will probably clear up the issue! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites. No problem starting using the kick starter (the kick starter would spin the engine faster than the electric starter). I did some There seems to be enough spark at the plug and the fuel seems fine, no blockage. If the kickstart doesn’t move, not even a half-inch, you can bet it’s seized. Sounds like my failure ktmscott! mine went sort of whompf! then a whiz as the cam chain flew off, then just rolled to a stop. I just bought. Let me summarize this incase anyone has the same issue. More sharing options tk2stroke. It was a picky thing to start for a while, and the rear wheel drug till it was warmed up properly. So I have a 2016 ktm 300 exc 2016 model. if it is engaged and stays engaged I don't think that it is the issue. Put it all together and still won't start the bike hot or cold. Save Share KTM Forums - Come meet sponsors, teams and the worldwide KTM forum community to discuss topics covering Super Duke, 500 EXC, RC8, KTM 690 ktm 65sx ***NO START*** Jump to Latest 19K views 11 replies 5 participants last post by cdsnyder Jul 8, 2010. Put new injector ,sorted. (I stopped at Metcalf on the way home from buying her in North LA county for a quick spin. When you kick it down it only makes a ratchet sound and does not spin the motor. If this does not start your bike you have one of these 3 problems:(assuming you have the 3 essential elements - air, fuel, spark) low compression - I told him If needed I would help by me claiming it as warranty issue. The starter, battery and plug are new, I have checked the valve clearance at they are within spec. It keeps the exhaust valves a fraction open reducing the compression so the engine can turn over. Before I had the full Cycle Playground treatment, the electric starter worked flawlessly. jeddclampette KTMTalk Legacy Member. It's like the 250 4ts a few years back, that were doing conrods / big ends. Any thoughts on this? KTM Forums - Come meet sponsors, teams and the worldwide KTM forum community to discuss topics covering Super Duke, 500 EXC, RC8, KTM 690, 790, 990, 1190, 1290. Yea, the kickstart bolt is broke on my 250sxf. Tried the kickstart and no go again! Now a new to me bike sits on the side of the road with no steering lock. This video breaks down the common Kickstarter slipping/grinding issue many KTM sx50 and sx50 mini, Husqvarna 50, GasGas 50's experience. My son is now 19 and riding my 200. Link to comment Share on other sites. 180-day warranty! Browse By Bike Ebay we have many issues with customers having trouble finding or even worse their bikes are miss-matched with aftermarket or upgraded parts so its best to send a picture and VIN if unsure! Take care of there Is it still working just fine because I have the same issue and was contemplating biting the bullet on the KTM OEM starter. I spoke to my local ktm dealers then said jetting mite Shop Now | OEM Partshttps://www. The cylinder decompression lever has no effect. Mechanical Help I have a 22’ KTM 300 xc-w with the backup kickstart installed, along with the capacitor and 9v harness (Tokyo offroad). The e-start is no longer working. very common issue on the older 250/300 was the kickstart pawl spring would fatigue and not allow the ratchet action, thus retutn theres a fix for this by tapping the threads deeper to 25mm and this solves the issue. I have a 2013 exc 300 six days and been having all the usual starting issues. And press starter button with engine running. give up trying and send it to Kev in York KTM Forums - Come meet sponsors, teams and the worldwide KTM forum community to discuss topics covering Super Duke, 500 EXC, RC8, KTM 690, 790, 990, 1190, 1290. Because of this Low Pinion gear (#3) on the Clutch Basket, the power from the If I kick it, it starts immediately. i really dont want to split the case at allfor that new part Had the same problems. com/ I'm going to show you how to diagnose any starting issue you may be having! From checking spark to your fuel and air intake systems My son has had 2-3 new KTM 85-105 bikes each year since 2019, each bike had 60-170hrs with no crank issues, I’m lucky. KTM Will only sell me the cases at cost when it's a known issue. the worldwide KTM forum community to discuss topics covering Super Duke, 500 EXC, RC8 KTM 690 Enduro R starting problems. I can push start it Hey I’ve been trying to start this bike for hours has spark cleaned entire carby new plug new air filter disconnected the kill switch incase it was taking power Tried to push and dump in second wants to turn over but just won’t Help There’s no issues with 4 stroke ktm or sherco or Beta etc starting when cold etc too. Radiator Fan Failure/Engine Overheating. new clutch . issue. It pops back up into position just fine. your hard starting can be caused by tight valve clearances or any number of wear related No wonder losing oil was an issue. Free shipping to the U. It DOES have spark when using the electric start At least with the plug out. Post Reply. Most common causes are debris in fuel tank fouling inlet needle or worn inlet needle or incorrectly adjusted float. uk. Then i use electric start but it working only 1 KTM dealers often try to excuse the poor design by saying it was never intended for regular use, but only when you are in tricky situations (a crap excuse when other brands don't have to resort to this excuse). I have tried all the obvious, but am now convinced that the problem might be a faulty earth connection. I got the bike back and it is still the same if not worse, ktm assure me there is no fault. The 4 stroke motors used to, in the past, have a leaver that, when used, reduced the compression so that the motor could turn over. We have the best prices on dirt bike, atv and motorcycle parts, apparel and accessories and offer excellent customer service. I believe you need a new battery. Should work on a lot of Years and bikes. Todays KTM engines have an automatic one. It cranks over with good rpms, the bike just will not fire. Enduro21 puts the reader questions to KTM at the launch of the 2024 EXC model range, questions you asked like why no kickstart, how come they cost so much, why fit parts manufacturered in Taiwan At the risk of Maybe he was also having problems starting it, hard to tell though. We live in the exact same area that we bought it, same elevation and everyt With, I think, no help coming from KTM Australia. Pro Circut pipe. Strick. My son has a 19 TE150, (150 XC-W equivalent) and the starter gave up the ghost at about 20 hours. The battery has 13. Are the 150 and the 250 300 estarts the same? Im guessing not?? Idk. User ID: 159925 Joined Jul 5, 2014 Last On May 21, 2022 Messages 53 Location Maui. Flyin' Hawaiian 41 Replies. **** Note- My bike has a 300 cylinder and a star's s3 high compression head, so compared to other 300's I have ridden it have notably higher compression, relative to the strength needed to kick it over, so it puts higher stress on my E-Start system. Check that all of your clutch case bolts are tight. When it did start all the lights were green. 38mm Keihin+STIC block carb, Gnarly pipe, modified head. Apr 12, 2007 #1 Hi everyone! Here's a problem I've been working on for quite some time now, perhaps someone can give me some tips. If the crank seizes while you're riding it you can send the rod through the crank case and basically kiss your entire engine goodbye. It may not just be a bad ratc KTM 250 EXC starting problems. Trouble is almost always debris in fuel. Another 690 SMR issueBike is an ‘09. if you must kickstart a 2017 bike, fit the longer bolt to the idle gear and always get past TDC before kicking . 5. I got it back and flushed the KTM changed the gear ratio's on both the crown wheel and bendix (3 teeth) so the starter spins with less effort, turning the engine over easier. Changed all 4 bushings (which were worn, allowing free play in all the gears), checked the bendix and it was fine. KTM track racing, adventure stories, KTM 50 fix-ups and more. Come join the discussion about performance, off road racing, modifications, classifieds, gear Hi guys ktm excf450, thought the battery was dead as its an old battery so replaced it with a brand new yuasa battery, started bike up off starter no problem then ridden it to petrol station a mile away with lights on and it wouldn’t start off button, kicked it over and rode it home then checked batt voltage and was 5-6v. There's an internal gear skip fe KTM Forums - Come meet sponsors, teams and the worldwide KTM forum community to discuss topics covering Super Duke, 500 EXC, RC8, KTM 690, 790, 990, 1190, 1290. Show Less . Also (skip to end of One big issue with the kick start is if the battery is DEAD FLAT you can not kick the bike over and get it to start. One of the most common problems KTM 65 owners report is clutch failure. Thank you everyone for the advice. 2012 Yamaha Super Tenere 2009 XR650L Past Rides '14 Honda NC700X '11 Husaberg TE 300 '08 KTM 950 Super Enduro R '08 Husqvarna 610 TE '06 Ducati 1000S Multistrada DS The engine has to be cranked pretty fast for the ignition to issue a spark. Not sure if this is normal for the bikes or not. tk2stroke. It doesn't even fire with the electric start. I don't foresee any issues, though. Fortunately, simple to fix with the proper tools. Page 1 of 2 1 2 Next > El Dudeness, Nov 4, 2014 #1. Then I tried to adjust the idle screw. While testing the new 2018- 85’s Nihilo has seen a possible issue with the Kick Start idler gear bushing boss breaking off when kick starting the bike. Than - start. 5 turns out[ 2015 ktm 300 N8RG needle clip 2 38 pilot 170 main AS 1. Hard to Kick Start When Warm. Light Mode (Default) Dark Mode . :frown: Buy the ktm. My bike does the same thing- Usually it'll turn the bike over just fine, but not start. As he said, remove the clutch cover, but prolly not a beginners job. M. flux_capacitor, Oct 6, 2007 #4. Joined. It feels like there is too much compression. MishMashSD1290R 28 Replies. Recommended Posts. This video show a proper way of starting a big bore four stroke dirt bikeThe bike for demo is KTM 525, old sch KTM Forums - Come meet sponsors, teams and the worldwide KTM forum community to discuss topics covering Super Duke, 500 EXC, RC8, KTM 690, 790, 990, 1190, 1290. I own a 2021 duke 390,done 16000kms and properly maintained throughout. EnricoAngelo. It would still start when warm, but would occassionally spin freely. My experience is that AGM batteries only last ~1 year in a dirtbike before they start to have problems holding M A T R KTM track racing, adventure stories, KTM 50 fix-ups and more. This past weekend, we were riding and he killed the bike. It wrecked the bushing that holds it on as well as both cases. Sentiments like these were cited as the main reasons why KTM stopped mass-producing the 640 models in 2007. The 2023 EFI 125 solves that issue (in theory) and in its stock form, is about as spot on as I think you can get. My son has a 2014 KTM 50sx that I bought from a dealer. KTM track KTM xc-w 300 TPI starting issues . Service Manager/Motorcycle Technician Honda Suzuki Powersports. If it isn't starting the likely issues are jetting, valve setting or bad valves, dirty air cleaner, bad Ah yes, the old kickstart pawl. If you shop online at Rocky Mountain AT The only KTM that had issues was the 520 EXC. E. fyi, first time I've had a bike with kickstart, so probably don't have the best calibration yet for what is normal. Posts. I have bought recently this with several known faults like auto decompression system gone, hydraulic clutch leak, starter sprag slippage. Thread starter joektm250; Start date Dec 29, 2024; J. If it's a KTM issue, I could broaden my search . KTM track racing Put the bike in neutral, and Kick it like a man while twisting the throttle say 1/8th open. John Divine. My buddy has a 2020 that is having starting issues and he can’t seem to figure out what’s going. So we can probably eliminate that it needs new rings. The brass idler gear bushing failed right after he got the bike and the kick start wouldn’t work. It's no secret that KTM kickstand are marginal at best. Unfollow Forum Follow Forum Create thread Filters Carb/kickstart problems jakepinky0724; Nov 10, 2024; 1 706 Nov 11, 2024. For the last few days it has taken a few turns to start, would almost catch and then not but would always start yesterday, almost caught a few times and then starter was clicking, tried bump In the Primary Drive System the gear on the Kick Starter shaft (#1) moves and engages the Kick Start idler gear (#2) which turns a small Low Pinion gear (#3) on the Clutch Basket. It ran before i tore it down just had a nasty sound to it. Posted on Jun 23, 2009. : KTM Part# 0936181505 (Clutch Basket Nut. Shut it down for about 30 minutes and went to kickstart it nothing. Fabnut, Jul 27, 2015 #1. The old one was leaking a tad and flooded the bike. best to try to troubleshoot starting and kicker issue and repair both during single repair. As mentioned, the KTM starters of your vintage can be finicky. 3 and 13,5 vdc on it Unfortunately KTM thinks is gonna get to be a top Teir motorcycle manufacturer, but in reality they just keep cutting corners on Quality as the year go buy, back 20 and 30 years ago WP suspension was made on Holland, beautiful stuff, now it’s mostly manufactured in places like India with terrible quality control, most of the suspension parts I’ve had on recent KTM/Husky Just some information from my 390 adventure ownership, bike started stalling quite a lot, the KTM dealership was pretty uninterested, looked at lots of things with no joy, didn't think the valve clearance would be a problem with only 4500km on the clock, but yes that was the issue all valves out of there tolerance with one inlet valve particularly bad, set them all and all starting and Kick-starting is the process of starting a motorcycle engine by kicking down a lever on the right side of the bike. yet another starter problem. Hey guys, I'm having trouble with me kick start. Pirate421. Starter was just spinning and not firing anything, I could however move the piston via the kickstart, it sounds like your chain may have wrapped itself round the crankshaft or bottom sprocket. But on my last ride it started playing up, it lost all its top end power and sounded like someone had their hand over the exhaust, but The cam follower bearings are a good idea at this mileage. I have pulled both the starter motor apart and the stator cover to check for wear or any obvious Do you think this can be a float issue as well (the non-kick start while cold) Save Share KTM Forums - Come meet sponsors, teams and the worldwide KTM forum community to discuss topics covering Super Duke, 500 EXC, RC8, KTM 690, 790, 990, 1190, 1290. In February 2022 after replacing the kickstart Its not down to the splines being worn and isn't slipping when I kick it down, in fact I had no issues with the kick start when I stripped the engine down to fix the centrifugal timer. Clogan 34 Replies. 2013 KTM 300 EXC. Here is a little back story. While newer year models have electric start features 2006 250 SXF - Starting Problems. Been going on for ~6 months. I will have to rethink the situation. No "almost". The ecu is not powered up so kicking will do nothing on a efi bike. 2012 Ktm 50 SX or will have it at Christmas . It was getting hung up on the compression stroke and wouldn't turn over. Motor was rebuilt and the bike fired up every single time on the 1st or 2nd kick. Half of it is in there and i need it out to get a new bolt for it. Duke 690, 390, 250, 125 Super Duke 1290, 990 RC8/RC8R Two Strokes Offroad 4 strokes. cheers. pawel KTM SuperMud. The electric start is still useless, and it doesn't want to start easily with the kickstart either. Checked to see if the spark plug was getting Everything went smoothly and was only once i had the bike back together did i realise that the kickstart wouldn't spring back. General procedure for 2009 and later KTM 50 SX. Came back the next morning and BOOM, first kick, started Considering "new" is at the newest actually 5 years used as the last kick start 350 XCFW was in 2016, there are a myriad of problems this could be, starting with an old and weak battery. If that fails after a couple attempts just kickstart it. Battery is fully charged. Bud, I'm no expert either, and run a 300exc-e, and i'm having similar problems with the electric start. The usual failure – pistons and rings fuse with the cylinder Lets just hope the steps above work and you dont have any major problems, good luck. Flyin' Hawaiian 26 Replies. After looking at the overall bike design and riding it for the past 6 month i came to the conclusion that ktm built this to be a real race bike where power to weight ratio is ever so important. How I start: two times move the kick from up to down with decompressor lever. Now this thing is having problems with the kick start lever and it get's stuck in the down position on almost every kick. He told me some days it take 3-5 kicks and other days it takes 20 or more kicks or maybe won't start. Riders report clutch slippage and faulty clutch engagement, sometimes resulting in difficulty shifting gears and power loss. Don’t mind the vibrations *CLUTCH COVER GASKET: KTM Part# 78030025000 *RETAINING PLATE: KTM Part# 77332018000 (Lock Tab For Clutch Basket Nut) Note: It can be re-used but it's cheap to replace and you don't have to worry about it. Well this seems I bought a KTM 65sx with bad crank bearings, i tore it all apart replaced the crank bearings, put all new seals in the bottom and, put a new piston in it and put it all back together. It has been perfect for 1100 miles. Now that it is all together it has spark but won't start. It had a service bulletin (SB) that had the dealer replace some part of the sprag clutch. Comment or PM with details please! Issue: INTERMITTENTLY not getting any ignition spark (wire or cap), but most times when moving the CDI/ECU box around I'm able to get did you find the wiring issue related the the KTM xcfw 250 not starting with the electric starter? I have KTM xcfw 250 with the 280 big bore kit on it. Joined: Feb 25, 2007 Oddometer: 5 Location: Poland, Warsaw. If the bike has been sitting for about 10 minutes I can turn on the ignition, hit the starter button and it fires right up but if I turn it off after that using the kill switch or key the bike can't be restarted and it just makes a clicking sound like the solenoid or starter is trying to engage but can't. This fall he moved up to 125s, 2022 125SX and a 2022 125XC. Don’t need a kickstart. My young fella has a . 24/25 50 hard starting. If your starter is weak, it might not turn the engine over fast KTM Forums - Come meet sponsors, teams and the worldwide KTM forum community to discuss topics covering Super Duke, 500 EXC, RC8, KTM 690, 790, 990, 1190, 1290. Seems too new to start having electrical problems! Any thoughts or help would be greatly appreciated , I can’t be the first one to have this happen , or maybe I am ? RC8, KTM 690, 790, 990, 1190, 1290. '08 KTM 950 Super Enduro R '08 Husqvarna 610 TE '06 Ducati 1000S Multistrada DS '04 BMW 1150 RT '03 KTM 450 EXC '02 KTM 640 LC4e '01 Honda XR650R '00 KTM 520 EXC Actually, i may have found the issue. ps yes the engine is turning, you can tell at the end of the exhaust. So many issues with starters lead to poor earth. I used to be well versed on the KTM 2t's through about 2010. Last year I bought KTM 525 SX (2003). Apr 12, 2007 8 0. We ended up pushing it up hill, and bump starting it. Highly recommend this upgrade for anyone wishing for an end with their starter issues. Sounds like your kickstart return spring on the shaft. Sometimes the tip of the spring breaks off or the case where it plugs into is broken. It can be unjammed by wiggling the lever and I can get the bike to start ok. I did valve adjusment like on this video: But now its not starting. Touched the kill switch while cranking and the bike fired immediately. This is the first time for me hearing of any 150 having estart issues. Thanks for KTM Talk and for those who know. Duke 690, 390, 250, 125 Super Duke 1290, 990 RC8/RC8R Two Strokes Offroad 4 KTM Forums - Come meet sponsors, teams and the worldwide KTM forum community to discuss topics covering Super Duke, 500 EXC, RC8, KTM 690, 790, 990, 1190, 1290. WarrenV for the win! His advice helped me get to the kick gear. Hello there i have a ktm 85 2020 awesome bike never had a problem, i was riding and then the bike shut off. Hey guys took the kickstart lever off to throw some grease on it and There are lots of things that can stop your bike from starting and we give you 25 tips to get your KTM running again. Put it back together and it runs fine for 5 minutes then back to the previous failure loop. Any ideas? Well a strip dow of the carb and reed valve has revealed some heat dammage to the reed valve housing, preventing one of the reeds from sealing properly, I also checked the jetting and dicovered that the wrong main jet has been fitted, causing the bike to be running rich,a 370 jet was fitted instead of the 188 so a 190 has been ordered as this was the closest I could The financing investor remains unnamed, although India’s Bajaj Auto, which holds a 49. Any suggestions on what this could be? Would really appreciate any advise before I go and strip it down. These repairs were not all at once, but over the winter and spring, and they were not because of this issue, it seems to have come around after those repairs. He mostly kicks the bike first start of the day, but does start multiple times per outing in gear with clutch pulled in. I am guessing (hoping) all new KTMs will in the future come with this upgrade. KTM track racing, adventure stories, KTM 50 fix-ups My bike has had electrical issues it drains the battery even while riding but the stator is putting out some juice, just not enough. The clutch is the vital component that changes gears and manages the power delivery from your engine to your rear wheel. When I start it . 75 out 2016 300 N8RG needle clip 2 40 pilot 170 1. Kickstart idle gear fell off it's boss at 70 hours. 2003 525 EXC with what I am led to believe is the 570 high compression big bore kit fitted. If i give it a boot with the kick starter it starts no problems. manual says to replace, a lot of people re-use the old one) KTM Forums - Come meet sponsors, teams and the worldwide KTM forum community to discuss topics covering Super Duke, 500 EXC, RC8, KTM 690, 790, 990, 1190, 1290. First thing you should do is pull the oil filter and check it for gold flakes. by augiedoggie. Common problem. Be the first to review “GASGAS HUSQVARNA KTM KICKSTART KIT 250/300 EXC/TE/ EC 20~23” Cancel reply. Mix the bike at 60:1 with motorex premix, keep the air filter clean and do the gear oil after the first 5 hours and every 20 thereafter. Nihil I just purchased a 2022 390 Duke and I'm having an issues with starting. Some KTM 250 SX-F owners report the bike is hard to kick start, especially when warm. I have literally only used my kickstarter once. 9 percent stake in KTM, provided a €50 million ($52 million) loan to kickstart production. Makes a terrible teeth stripping noise . I was wrong. it spins the engine over no problem. 56 hours is not a huge amount of hours in a XC, but in MX we replace piston at 40 hours and the ring at 20 hours. no signs of life. old could easily wear out the starter ratchet and related kicker parts. I believe starting in 2013 the starter went from being 350 watts to 410 watts which was a big improvement. new waterpump and seals . It sounds like you have a decompression mech. The bike had been working great all day until this happened. A frequent concern expressed by riders of the KTM 390 Duke is engine overheating. My first KTM. Never lights on first kick, but usually around 3rd or 4th. As B_ says, you may need to go through your starter. Posted April 19, 2014. Desperate to get The bike : 2003 KTM 65 SX . Top Contributors this Month View All. The bike was starting quite hard To set them is quite simple. We’ve tried swapping batteries to see if that’s the issue, didn’t change anything. User Motor is freshly rebuilt from bottom to top with all new parts. It turned out to be the inner head gasket that had ended up being slightly squished by the head and now leaking out compression. That's ok with me! I don't KTM Forums - Come meet sponsors, teams and the worldwide KTM forum community to discuss topics covering Super Duke, 500 EXC, RC8, KTM 690, 790, 990, 1190, 1290. It was not new. 4 hours on it and it was running beautifully. Spark plug makes no difference as a new plug results in the same behavior. I know the first question your going to ask is hows my battery. *HEXAGON NUT DIN0936-M18X1. Ktm duke 200 wiring diagram Here's another solution if any of you have broken the idler gear boss off and can't afford cases, or KTM won't cover them under warranty. choke to 3/4 then hit electric starter. new piston and rings. Some say that the 690's engine was way smoother than the 640. It starts beautifully with the kick starter, but the electric starter does not work. 16 year old kid couldn't start it so he traded it to the guy I bought it from which got it stsrted. We couldn't get it to kick over for nothing. I swapped to a 300 engine so I could have a kickstart; if/when I get another Freeride 2 stroke I'll do a KTM track racing, adventure stories, KTM 50 fix-ups and more. But most times, issues with these bikes do lead to the carb or the stator. You will get all kinds of tips and suggestions on the starter issues. repacked silencer. hole into the bolt head and kickstart. com/oem-parts?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=howtoreplacethekickstartersealonadirtbike&utm_campaign=youtube There is a known issue with the starters on KTM two strokes of the same year as you have. My first thought was that the solenoid may have gone in the relay, so as I had a In December at Stonyford I noticed that my 05 450 EXC was hard to start when cold - really cold. 2013 and later will have the disc Hi all, aah these old bikes. Also when i kickstart it seems the e starter is also spinning. Your bike ticking over is also called ideling, to get you idel right find the screw with a spring around it. Tried various methods of "fuel off, fuel on, kick hard, kick gently, throttle pinned open, etc nothing. Usually answered in minutes! Expand. Location. Strip the starter in bits and make sure that the carbon brushes are ok, Treble99 had nothing but problems with his starter until we stripepd it down. Are these starter issues confined to the Freeride or is it a KTM issue. Put new stator as apparently the readings where too low and a kickstart. Test rode it before buying - started and ran fine. Just comparing how this bike was firing up compared to a couple others I rode with About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features NFL Sunday Ticket Press Copyright The 350 twin cams have had issues with the hydraulic cam chain tensioner. Appreciate the input and you all Hi i have just bought a 2015 ktm 250 exc and i love it! however i have an issue with it not starting on E-start. , the pa. I'll let you guys know how it goes when I run the bike (I'm waiting on my cylinder to come back to finish my top end). 5V but it spins slowly. if i put it in gear the bike pulls forward so the motor is engaging and even when the https://aaronsenduro. WARNING! Long read and some Electrical knowledge required. 277 Satisfied Customers. Hello! I have a Husqvarna TE 300 from 2015, it is an exceptional motorcycle but I have problems with the electric start. my 2013, 300exc always starts no problem on the kick start, but on the starter it will never start. Nov 8, 1999 These issues became KTM's basis to start manufacturing the 690 version. ) Because the gas looked really old & dark I drained the tank the next day & decided You're taking a big gamble by riding it without ruling out a crank bearing failure. HPI Ignition no spark? jakepinky0724; Oct 26, 2024; 9 We have KTM Kickstart Lever parts & upgrades in stock. Glad your bike is Hey Thumpers, . Carb/kickstart problems Jump to Latest RC8, KTM 690, 790, 990, 1190, 1290. None of the mechanism was removed except the spring which popped off when I We have had intermittent failure in one where the kill switch would short w/o rider touching it. RHPD_318. So, I searched and researched all things that dealt with two stroke KTM electric starters. Ktm electric start problems. Simply amazing. Share More sharing options Followers 4. hey, as losiu was mentioning, I was having exactly the same problems with my clutch starter, and thanks to this post I was able to fix it by own spending few $ for the spring below I am attaching few photos: With the 2023 KTM FI bike ideally being tuned spot on I wondered how it would compare to a well jetted, stock 150 bike. Recommended Communities. no problems. It's not hard. Members; 934 Location: Utah KTM 500 exc starter motor fix. The kickstarter of this KTM 50 SX 2005 was slipping / not engaging. co. Discussion in 'Thumpers' started by YOGURTS SMC, Mar 2, 2013. KTMTalk Basic Member. I have a brand new battery (less than a week old, 240cca 12V SSB brand), have the 410W starter motor and factory bendix. My 2020 KTM 125sx with 40 hrs on it has an issue with the kickstart. The kickstart mech Turns out after much double checking everything the ring was stuck in the piston from carbon build up . Same issue on my 08. Full Forum Listing. anybody got any ideas. After further inspection it appears the part of Hello, i have problem with my exc 525 2005. Pull the spark plug and see if the starter is turning the crank at all. My son just picked up a 2021 125sx. 5. Fixing a wet plug (from a flooded engine) is easy. I know So after about a combined two hours of kicking today to get to and from work I am more then not impressed about this issue that doesn't seem to go away! I had thought it was deffinatly because of the battery in it and I swapped it with a 240cca lipo battery been in the bike for two weeks at the l Recently purchased a 2003 KTM 450 SX. Duke 690, 390, 250, 125 Super I was having issues a few weeks ago with my 2008 KTM 530 EXC not starting. The culprit at the heart of this common issue is a fragile 10-amp fuse safeguarding the radiator KLX 100 bikes with kickstart problems would first experience slipping in the kick starter, but would then grab the motor and start. I just took out the starter and checked it (everything fine), I've rebuilt the This is a close up look at the kickstart ratchet gear and possible cause of kick starter slippage issues on my 2016 KTM 50 SX. have fitted a high power battery and the freeride gearing. I can use kickstart one time and then the kickstart is stuck and i cant use it. Works off the starter button as usual but nothing else. flux_capacitor I know a shortcut! Joined: Sep KTM Bikes. There was also a recall on the plate that activates/deactivates the pawl, wonder if that was ever done by KTM? Might be able to get them to pay for it. kick bike over 3-5 times. FuntimeKTM. mmetzger001 Discussion starter. I've been having cold starting issues w/ my new to me '09 KTM 300 2-T. KTM Forums - Come meet sponsors, teams and the worldwide KTM forum community to discuss How do you diagnose an electric starter issue on a ktm? 125XC, two strokeJoin Our Crew : http://bit. Worn piston/ring/bore will cause spark plug to become black and give starting/running issues. if you can kick it without drama, then more than likely you have a weak battery and maybe starter issues. I just can't keep up with this one. The outside of the Clutch Basket has a larger Primary gear (#4) that engages the Primary Pinion gear (#5) on the Crankshaft. Kick's & E-starts fine now😁 ( altough i have more problems , but thats for another thread) Reactions: DW and augiedoggie. KTM 690, 790, 990, 1190, 1290. We did replace the kickstart assembly (it was needed) in February 2022, and a couple months before that a new clutch in Dec 2021. KTM track racing, adventure stories, KTM 50 fix-ups and Might not apply to your bike, but when my ignition pickup was weak (04 KTM 450), the bike would not start using the electric starter. ly/2SHy1FkThank you so much for watching!If you think we When racing 85sx we had an issue where bike started dying w/o any reason. It turns over very slow and sluggish. It took a few kicks (3-4?) to start it cold the 1st day of ownership with the old gas/oil mix in it. (And $1300 down) I have literally put 100's of hours on these bikes and I just dont have barely any problems, probably done 2 stators over 3 bikes and I heavily modify the bikes porting, high compression 300xcw Kickstarter Shaft Install Issues. Just bought it last week. I watched as everyone else in camp fired up their bike as I was kicking mine due to running the battery dead. Not anymo *CLUTCH COVER GASKET: KTM Part# 78030025000 *RETAINING PLATE: KTM Part# 77332018000 (Lock Tab For Clutch Basket Nut) Note: It can be re-used but it's cheap to replace and you don't have to worry about it. The solution to this problem appeared to be found within elements of the clutch. lower 48 states. Got a2012 ktm 250 xc my electric start slowly stopped workin thought my bat was dead got a new one charges it and all you can hear when I press the button is one click sound. 2/4/2017 - 1:35pm. Popular Questions. By clicking continue, you acknowledge our use of cookies. It powers up when the key is turned on, fuel pump primes, all lights come on etc but wont crank when the red switch in on and the grey button is depressed. #3. Life got in the way and I stopped riding (and posting) for about 5 years. Took a cylinder leak test to find it since it built 150 lbs compression. com/Sales/2516/Dirt-Bike-Kickstart-Lever-Maintenance?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=dirtb Too much oil could also cause kickstart issues, but it’s less likely. joektm250 KTMTalk Legacy Member I would think if its running good that the pilot would not be blocked. It has 187hrs with a new top end at 120hrs. But as soon as I turned it of and tried to kickstart again it was dead! After some This is just how to replace the kick starter shaft. Always starts on the first kick. Hi got a lc4 640 2006 prestige and having problems starting the bike from cold on the electric starter tryed the decomp and choke in all places. I repeat 5-6-7 times and after that - engine start. I can kickstart the bike in two kicks, it runs great. KTM Forums - Come meet sponsors, teams and the Problems, fixes & repairs for KTM starter motors on the 250EXC and 300EXC for 2008-2016. The bike just cranked and cranked but would not come to life yet My 2004 ktm 450 sx is a son of a gun to start. manual says to replace, a lot of people re-use the old one) How to cold start KTM 525 Dirt Bike with Kick. A forum community dedicated to all KTM owners and enthusiasts. Shop Now | Kickstart Lever Maintenancehttps://www. It's a major design flaw, the kickstart m My newly acquired (yes I brought the bike with this issue) wont crank. . new reeds . not the return spring. YOGURTS SMC, Mar 2, 2013 #1. Reassembled the Carby to the engine , attempted to kick the bike but the lever is stuck in the upright position and won't kick downwards. KTMTalk Legacy Member. My engine spins very slowly. Usually removing Check that the kickstart lever is not dragging on the frame or frame guard. so this connection point corrodes until current can’t pass. Hey Everyone, Long time 200xcw rider and TT poster 5-15 years ago. We have very few entries so far so your chances of winning are Ktm kickstart lever ball bearing help. Problems at the firm related to disappointing sales post-Covid, To kickstart production, KTM have further secured a €50 million financial injection from an ‘extended circle KTM 50 discussion . It often feels like it slips and. Depending on the model is is possible to do something called 'the wet mod' which in my opinion helps because it means that the gears get a coating of oil. I'm stuck with it and on my own to fix it. And for some reason know when I kick down I gets stuck. Explore Our Forums. Just lay the bike over and pull it out, don't I’m giving away this Firepower lithium battery! Every $5 spent on Dirt Gear gets you 1 entry. I did notice that the kickstart seal had lost its spring collar inside of the seal so pulled that How to fix your KTM kickstand with that bolt you didn't know what was for. Well, I posted a while back sort of about this issue, but thought I had it figured out. Hi, Got a 2015 300xcw Having trouble with the electric starter. Posted October 12, 2022. Had similar issues to Magnum above with my son's 2016 ktm 50sx. Jump to content. The battery that came with the bike was completely dead so I used my mates from his ktm 250 excf 2009 and it turns his 4t over fine however this is what I get on my 2t. KTM Motorcycles ; 250/350/450/505 SX-F & XC-F ; Broken Kick Start KTM Motorcycles ; 250-530 4 Stroke Enduro ; Ktm 525 exc electric start problem If I start it with kickstart. miweber929 25 Replies. It can allow the cam chain to jump one tooth. The rest of the teardown and rebuild is in another video. exc starter issue. Leave the spark plug in the head and test the cranking spark with a second spark plug hooked into the coil wire. Letting it sit for a few weeks, excessive repetitive use of the starter, installation of a cooling fan, light and other consumers would do that. It finally did start. Discussion in 'Thumpers' started by Fabnut, Jul 27, 2015. This seems pretty early for a starter to die with no real abuse, but after I saw how small it was and did some reading, this seems somewhat common for the . It takes almost 3-5 selfs to start or in this thread in this sub-forum in the entire site If the answer is "Yes" then I suspect an issue with the decompression. Jump to Latest 2000 Cr 250 2001 Yz 250 2002 ktm 200 2003 ktm 200 2004 ktm 450 2006 ktm 450 2008 ktm 450 2009 husaberg Fi 450 2013 husaberg 300 now N8RH needle clip 2 with . 1821. Do you have a lazy kick start lever? Was it worked on recently? Did you know there is a procedure to “time” the pieces of the kicker mechanism? Watch this vi Hi all, Been getting to know a new to me 2003 KTM 525 EXC. the cam follower bearings are questionable but on '05+ there is supposedly an My son was riding his 04 ktm 50 senior, came in for a quick break, went to kick start his bike and the kick starter was jammed and wouldn't push forward. It can take me like 25 kicks to start it. 5hrs it started fine for the first ride but the next time i rode it it was very hard to start from cold,i took it back to the dealer and they said it was a faulty throttle position sensor and replaced it. Hi there, I have a 2012 350 EXC-F that is hard to start, cold, hot all the time. I seriously doubt you need a cam. Before you run out and buy a battery, try to start it with a known good battery or jump it with something small (like a riding lawn mower) and see if that fixes it. LIFETIME SPONSOR. S. The fuel pump is priming but not sure on the actual pressure. Now thinking about buying a 300 to ride with him. Ktm motorex Kickstarter spring installation how to fix a Kickstarter step by step Easy Fix. More sharing options Changing the oil in your dirt bike’s four-stroke engine takes care of several problems and dangers. KTM Motorcycles ; 250-530 4 Stroke Enduro ; KTM 520 exc Wont Start! Theme . Thread starter EnricoAngelo; Start date Apr 12, 2007 . Remove the plug and replace it with a new one. I put maybe 15 I would lay out the parts and cross reference with the KTM parts fische and see what is maybe chewed up and missing. Cannot get it to start for anything. Most riders stand on the left of the bike and grab the handlebars with the left hand while using the right foot to kick down My ktm super duke 1290 2014 front brake failure, but i check the pads and the oil level and they are good. the issue is, its a after market kit thats bolted on, an after thought simple as. It was shown on KTM Talk, for quite some time, but, there were "no problems in OZ", until all of a sudden, at a dealership I worked at, at least 5 250s we had, had to have the rods / big ends replaced. in 2018 ktm beefed up the area to stop it happening again. Come join the discussion about performance, off road racing, modifications, classifieds, gear reviews Just an FYI for anyone purchasing or thinking about purchasing a ktm 150sx. Safety-wire it. #ktm Has anybody had any problems with cold starting on the new 250 sxf? My bike has done 2. Members; 11 2009 KTM 300 exc start problems. Classic & Vintage KTMs. The brushes were installed wrong. hello everyone i have a 2001 ktm 65sx that i cant get running, the bike sat for a few years and i thought it had low comp. 7/26/2015. KTM track racing, adventure stories A short movie showing how to re-assemble the kickstart on a KTM 50SX 2015 KTM 2 Stroke ; 250 SX kickstart issue Facebook; Twitter; Youtube; Instagram; Pinterest; Newsletter; 250 SX kickstart issue. Beta and sherco(no kickstart) have been designed with an electric start not an after market kit and for that reason they both run faultless on the button. 2015 390 Duke / 2001 KTM 640 Duke2 / 1994 DR350 (in bits) Save Share Helping Duke owners resolve problems is a big part of this forum's role, and I'm happy you were able to find some helpful advice here. I bought a ktm specifically for the electric start. but 2013 KTM 300 XC: Electrical Troubleshooting Advice badly needed for fairly new KTM owner who just reinstalled electric starter parts. rockymountainatvmc. The reason you hear of problems is idiots think they know more than the engineer who designed the bike to run on what they tell you. Clutch Problems. StuartV 35 Replies. Drill a 1/16 in. Save Share To fix overheating issues on the KTM 250 SX-F: Inspect and fix the coolant system, the thermostat, the carburetor tuning, the exhaust leak, and the air filter as needed. Cookies: To give our customers the best shopping experience, our website uses cookies. When I drive I have no problems with throttle (low or high speed). I have a '97 KTM 360 EXC and the kickstart was real hard to kick over for awhile and it cause me to have some serious bruises from trying to start it, but the other day I kicked it off and the engine fired up for a second, then there was a loud bang and it shut off. The trouble came when that slippage became more serious and the engine would kickstart. Overall love the bike, but have been addressing a few bugs the bike came with. Please advise our Customer Service Department, if you haven’t already done so, of any problems with your order as soon as practicable, via an email to info@gear4motorcycles. Anyways I did some research and discovered that the KTM/Husky expected a 6x12 to hold the idler gear sys together on 2017. Once the engine was warm, the electric start could get it going. Pump gas at 40:1 was used even though KTM recommends a different mixing ratio. Ask a Question. One day it will not fire with the electric start. Beyond that, you might need to remove the clutch cover to look at the mechanism. Its only 3 month old and a lithium ion with between 13. Contact Us; Facebook; Twitter; Youtube; Instagram; Pinterest; As the title states have been having problems with my E-Start on my 2016 Ktm 250 Xc-W. S. So after yet anther full strip down and a much better rebuild i have put all back together and starts and runs better, but still far from perfect. unseize kickstart ktm sx 50 ktm engine kickstart motorcycle 447 views . If the Shop for Foot Controls, like KTM Kick Starter Kit at Rocky Mountain ATV/MC. Lately a cold start issue started to occure. 269 posts · Joined 2007 Add to quote; Only show this user #1 · Jul 7, 2010. I wonder if there might be a problem with the kick-start itself. Also around that time period the bendix/crown wheel combo was re designed with a few more teeth on both for easier and faster spinning, so your bike should have that complete set up. when i try electric start it the bike turns but wont start. 12. Problem fixed and up to the next fix for this little machine. Edited I have complete ktm kickstart kit for the 11/12 350sxf stil in the box, top end or some other issues to cause a bike with a brand new battery to not start. Otherwise kickstart it most of the time. From the begining, I have one problem: start the cold engine. 5 R. Jump to Latest RC8, KTM 690, 790, 990, 1190, 1290. CR, RM,KTM Finally if you think that friction or a duff starter has something to do with the issue then why does hitting the kill switch make the bike start? 2013 KTM 300 EXC. #9. KTM Forums - Come meet sponsors, teams and the worldwide KTM forum community to discuss topics covering Super Duke, 500 EXC, RC8, KTM 690, 790, 990, 1190, 1290. Top Contributors this Month The issue could be down to worn out bushes, a worn out bendix, or even a worn out starter motor. Here's what Hi, I have a 2016 Husqvarna tc85. - Bought a KTM LC4 640 about a year ago, the electric button start used to work (groggy at times) but eventually it died and wouldn't start from the button. I have a 08 KTM 530exc that I rejetted, put an FMF Q4 and installed the 2009 cam shaft assembly so the auto decompression worked properly. Quite frankly KTM deserve a medal for the bike even starting. KTM tpi kick start problems . (more on this later) To help diagnose quickly, go ahead and remove the spark plug and try to kickstart or crank over the engine. Every ride he needs to jump the bike to start it, then runs fine all day after. For example, changing the oil reduces wear on your piston and cylinder coating, prevents dirt and debris from getting into your engine’s mechanical parts, and ensures that you’re riding a dirt bike that runs as efficiently as possible Slowly ease the kickstart lever through its stroke until you hear a clearly audible clack sound from the top of the engine, this is the auto decompression mechanism releasing. Come join the discussion about performance, off road racing Problems at the firm related to disappointing sales post-Covid, To kickstart production, KTM have further secured a €50 million financial injection from an ‘extended circle of shareholders’. J. It still starts sometimes first kick 1. An introduction to the known issues and common problems with the KTM KTM 625 LC4 SMC - Starting ProblemS! Discussion in 'Thumpers' started by MotardRetard, Sep 1, 2019 without the need of using the manual decompression lever but still needs to turn over a couple of times and with the KTM Forums - Come meet sponsors, teams and the worldwide KTM forum community to discuss topics covering Super Duke, 500 EXC, RC8, KTM 690, 790, 990, 1190, 1290. Check your cam timing. I used a Nihilo Concepts tool to set the deck height/ time it. A couple days ago I started it and using the manual, I adjusted the mixture screw. Duke 690, 390, 250, 125 I was having kick start problems before this too like when I kicked the kick start I did not come back up. By RHPD_318, October 12, 2022 in KTM 2 Stroke. I wanted to try it out so I attached a 9v and tried kicking it. close it then ride it some more! No problems since so I have to get a cap and vent or just the vent. I took the Carby off to replace the AP diaphragm and the Main Jet. Since then I Hello, im new in the forum, i need HELP because i bought a 2017 KTM 300 XC-W Six Days brand new in a dealer about 2 and a half months ago, bike has only 6 hrs and last sunday i tried to start it but when i push the button i only hear the clic in the starter relay but nothing else, after several times the battery die, i thought it was a bad battery and i bought a A year ago I bought a 2014 300 xcw used from An out of state dealer. The kicker moves normally. It's got a new lithium iron battery in it with a full charge. Bike lowered by Just got a question on the kickstart . 2018. I heard that the problems with the earlier bendix's was that one of the gears was just pressed onto it Removing the inner clutch cover and replacing a broken kickstarter spring. Bike lowered by 50mm because I'm a short arse! Nerves of steel, heart of KTM Forums - Come meet sponsors, teams and the worldwide KTM forum community to discuss topics covering Super Duke, 500 EXC, RC8, KTM 690, 790, 990, 1190, 1290. Fabnut Been It would kickstart no problems so that narrowed it down to the start circuit of which there is only the relay & the starter itself. Sounds like you have a worn kickstart lever and it is usually the ball bearing inside where it pivots. Come join the discussion about performance, off My KTM 525 with 3k miles on it has always been almost impossible to kick start. Long story short: I bought a 2017 Freerede 250r, with 40 hours on it. jbqxhto ubur dnha jinyjq raoydf eny slbft dro ljlkhv bghre iujv zrzh eacsth uazdhxl yfkm