2016 Ktm 125 engine noise

boycy123
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Hi all im looking for help, my son rides a 2016 ktm 125 it's done 38hrs totally standard apart from fmf full pipe hade new piston kit and little end bearing at 20hrs.. It has a terrible rattlle on the overun, example when closing throttle into corners or going over jumps, it is definatley from engine, as i have checked everything , put new o-rings in exhaust tightened everything, it has no loss of power and sounds great on full throttle its just when riding and off throttle any help would be appreciated as i self mechanic to save money but i have no idea where this rattle/clatter is coming from its not a knock it is as though there is something loose or rattling......
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CarlinoJoeVideo
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4/25/2017 5:51pm
Are the engine mount bolts tight? Maybe check everything under the clutch cover and ignition cover. If not that, could be something in the bottom end or tranny?
boycy123
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4/25/2017 9:15pm
Ya all tight put a new clutch in still same checked under tranny cover all seems fine...
HenryA
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4/25/2017 11:52pm
Sounds like you've already checked it but...Any excessive play in the engine/swing arm mount? I've heard about people shimming it
FWYT
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4/26/2017 12:01am Edited Date/Time 4/26/2017 12:02am
This might sound really stupid but my KTM 200 had a similar noise that I finally traced to the exhaust pipe springs.
Weird, I know. Maybe it was something about their design, the way they have the coil as a separate piece from the hook? So I doubled up on them (running two on each side) and it went away.

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boycy123
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4/26/2017 12:27am
Thanks for reply I put some hgs springs on which is one complete spring and they have rubber sleeves...
boycy123
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4/26/2017 12:28am
HenryA wrote:
Sounds like you've already checked it but...Any excessive play in the engine/swing arm mount? I've heard about people shimming it
Just put new bearings in swing arm but noise still there...
DS20
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4/26/2017 1:15pm
Have the same thing going on with mine. If i push really hard on the pipe with my foot it doesnt do it. I think it is something with those janky exhaust pipe mounts.

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