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Edited Date/Time 7/21/2019 9:16pm
Hello to who ever reads this
I recently bought a 2018 ktm 250sx and I think the previous owner might have swapped the original wp aer48 air forks for wp 4cs. Am I correct in thinking this? The bike came with a air pump but no valve on the top of the forks. Are these the forks that should be on this bike? They've even put the aer 48 decals on them.


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Bruce372 7/21/2019 2:17am
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They definitely aren't AER 48 air forks. The dude has certainly misrepresented.

That's pretty lame for someone to do that.
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KTM Sean 7/21/2019 2:30am
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That's what I'm thinking. I've done some more research and I think they are wp 48 cc forks. They shouldn't be on my bike.
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KTM Sean 7/21/2019 3:51am
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Has anyone got any advise on how I should handle this situation?
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KTM Sean 7/21/2019 4:59am
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From what I'm being told the AER 48 forks are not that good anyway, is this right? Wish I could make my mind up what I'm going to do....

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mxb2 7/21/2019 5:31am
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KTM Sean wrote:
Has anyone got any advise on how I should handle this situation?
Cant do anything now, you bough a used bike as is. Buyer needs to look over bike before buying and ask questions before paying.
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sandman768 7/21/2019 5:37am
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The aer forks are lite years better than 4cs forks....you likely cannot do much after the sale, but I would call the seller back & at least let him know you found out he screwed you...
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turbo666 7/21/2019 6:49am
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Those are not AER but the good news is a ton of guys convert AER to KYB so it isn't hard to track down the cartridges to convert any 48mm KTM fork to AER. I have seen the going for as little as 300 bucks lately. I have a set on a shelf just in case. To be honest if you ride rocky off road you don't want an AER.
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KTM Sean 7/21/2019 7:16am
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KTM Sean wrote:
Has anyone got any advise on how I should handle this situation?
mxb2 wrote:
Cant do anything now, you bough a used bike as is. Buyer needs to look over bike before buying and ask questions before paying.
Yeah your right but with the WP AER 48 decals on them they looked the real deal and my motocross mechanical knowledge isn't massive. Everything that I was told made me believe it was good to go. I don't feel totally to blame here.
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KTM Sean 7/21/2019 7:25am
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The aer forks are lite years better than 4cs forks....you likely cannot do much after the sale, but I would call the seller back & at...
The aer forks are lite years better than 4cs forks....you likely cannot do much after the sale, but I would call the seller back & at least let him know you found out he screwed you...
There not the wp 4cs forks there the wp closed cartridge forks, witch are better than the 4cs if my research is correct. Yes I will call him and see what he says about the matter. If they didn't have the wp aer 48 decals on them it would be different but the fact that hes made them look like something there not is the problem
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reded 7/21/2019 7:51am
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He may have preferred the performance of the older fork and wanted to keep the bike looking stock. He should have at least let you know about the swap though.
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KTM Sean 7/21/2019 8:46am
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reded wrote:
He may have preferred the performance of the older fork and wanted to keep the bike looking stock. He should have at least let you know...
He may have preferred the performance of the older fork and wanted to keep the bike looking stock. He should have at least let you know about the swap though.
You could right. I bought it from a used bike seller that was selling it for somebody he knew. He told me how immaculate it was, never raced, only 29 hours, just used for fun. Somewhere between the 2 of them some funny business has happened. They shouldn't of masked them wp graphics. It be a problem for me when I sell it.
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dmm698 7/21/2019 9:04am
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The brake side fork leg WP decal is upside down isn’t it? They intentionally tried to dupe somebody if that’s the case
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KTM Sean 7/21/2019 9:20am
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The brake side fork leg WP decal is upside down isn’t it? They intentionally tried to dupe somebody if that’s the case
I could be I'm not sure. I'm going to Google it. Yeah I think they've tried to dupe me, witch as a buyer I have rights.
Think they stuck them on that way to get the AER 48 letters at the front.

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mxb2 7/21/2019 9:48am
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KTM Sean wrote:
Has anyone got any advise on how I should handle this situation?
mxb2 wrote:
Cant do anything now, you bough a used bike as is. Buyer needs to look over bike before buying and ask questions before paying.
KTM Sean wrote:
Yeah your right but with the WP AER 48 decals on them they looked the real deal and my motocross mechanical knowledge isn't massive. Everything that...
Yeah your right but with the WP AER 48 decals on them they looked the real deal and my motocross mechanical knowledge isn't massive. Everything that I was told made me believe it was good to go. I don't feel totally to blame here.
It might be a dick move on the seller, but isnt his fault. Research before you buy stuff, or take someone with you that knows bikes before spend the $$
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KTM Sean 7/21/2019 11:39am
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mxb2 wrote:
Cant do anything now, you bough a used bike as is. Buyer needs to look over bike before buying and ask questions before paying.
KTM Sean wrote:
Yeah your right but with the WP AER 48 decals on them they looked the real deal and my motocross mechanical knowledge isn't massive. Everything that...
Yeah your right but with the WP AER 48 decals on them they looked the real deal and my motocross mechanical knowledge isn't massive. Everything that I was told made me believe it was good to go. I don't feel totally to blame here.
mxb2 wrote:
It might be a dick move on the seller, but isnt his fault. Research before you buy stuff, or take someone with you that knows bikes...
It might be a dick move on the seller, but isnt his fault. Research before you buy stuff, or take someone with you that knows bikes before spend the $$
Right... ok bud.
I did do my research but I didn't break down every part for analysis.
The fact is 1 of them has done it and they cant deny it. You don't make something out to be what its not.

I do accept some responsibility but still.....
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KTM Sean 7/21/2019 11:44am
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KTM Sean wrote:
Yeah your right but with the WP AER 48 decals on them they looked the real deal and my motocross mechanical knowledge isn't massive. Everything that...
Yeah your right but with the WP AER 48 decals on them they looked the real deal and my motocross mechanical knowledge isn't massive. Everything that I was told made me believe it was good to go. I don't feel totally to blame here.
mxb2 wrote:
It might be a dick move on the seller, but isnt his fault. Research before you buy stuff, or take someone with you that knows bikes...
It might be a dick move on the seller, but isnt his fault. Research before you buy stuff, or take someone with you that knows bikes before spend the $$
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Right... ok bud. I did do my research but I didn't break down every part for analysis. The fact is 1 of them has done it...
Right... ok bud.
I did do my research but I didn't break down every part for analysis.
The fact is 1 of them has done it and they cant deny it. You don't make something out to be what its not.

I do accept some responsibility but still.....
And what makes it worse is the dealer that was selling it gave the fork pump to alter the pressure lol
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Bruce372 7/21/2019 12:19pm
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Dude, there is no point thrashing this out online. You've been duped, you've got the facts... contact the seller and see what happens.

If nothing happens, then such is life, you probably don't have any comebacks... but then you learn and move on
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KTM Sean 7/21/2019 12:34pm
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Bruce372 wrote:
Dude, there is no point thrashing this out online. You've been duped, you've got the facts... contact the seller and see what happens. If nothing happens...
Dude, there is no point thrashing this out online. You've been duped, you've got the facts... contact the seller and see what happens.

If nothing happens, then such is life, you probably don't have any comebacks... but then you learn and move on
I here you. From what I'm being told the forks on my bike will be better than the aer anyway.
Then such is life yes..
I only don't have any come backs because they live 175mile away from me...
Don't know why it's got forks or a front wheel anyway because the thing seem to want to be on the back wheel al the time lol

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Bruce372 7/21/2019 12:37pm
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Sorry, but the aer forks are really good.
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KTM Sean 7/21/2019 12:53pm
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Bruce372 wrote:
Sorry, but the aer forks are really good.
Now I'm sad again lol.
Like you say contact the seller and see what he says.
I'm really hoping aer forks are rubbish
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Bruce372 7/21/2019 12:56pm
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Dude. Aer forks are really good. Get in touch with the seller
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lukemoto 7/21/2019 5:07pm
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technical touch or MX tech here in the states will be able to sort you out. wont cost much more than a grand for a spring conversion
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dmm698 7/21/2019 5:17pm
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lukemoto wrote:
technical touch or MX tech here in the states will be able to sort you out. wont cost much more than a grand for a spring...
technical touch or MX tech here in the states will be able to sort you out. wont cost much more than a grand for a spring conversion
He didn’t get the AER air forks, that’s his beef. He has a set of 4CS spring forks which are no where near as compliant and comfortable as the AER48 you’re suggesting a spring conversion for.
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erik_94COBRA 7/21/2019 7:56pm
7/21/2019 7:56pm Edited Date/Time 7/21/2019 7:58pm
The WP CC forks are very good when sprung/valved for your weight and skill. So, if you can't get the AER from PO, you may be able to still get a good setup.

Still lame for the PO to swap and not disclose.

Edit: I have a set of WP CC on my 2017 TC250 and they are great.
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cmotodad 7/21/2019 9:16pm
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To me it is a blessing in disguise. For me, not much use in air forks but my KYB converted bladder forks are awesome. I know its a few dollars more and will probably be a tougher sell but till that time, I think you will be happier when converted. I kept having the bladder increase pressure and get harsh. With the KYB internals, the good quality tubes with KYB SSS internals, they work great and stay the same.
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Chris_Silverman 7/24/2019 6:07pm
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would you be interested in trading for a set of 2019 aer forks that are unused???
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friday10 7/28/2019 2:01pm
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KTM Sean wrote:
Yeah your right but with the WP AER 48 decals on them they looked the real deal and my motocross mechanical knowledge isn't massive. Everything that...
Yeah your right but with the WP AER 48 decals on them they looked the real deal and my motocross mechanical knowledge isn't massive. Everything that I was told made me believe it was good to go. I don't feel totally to blame here.
mxb2 wrote:
It might be a dick move on the seller, but isnt his fault. Research before you buy stuff, or take someone with you that knows bikes...
It might be a dick move on the seller, but isnt his fault. Research before you buy stuff, or take someone with you that knows bikes before spend the $$
KTM Sean wrote:
Right... ok bud. I did do my research but I didn't break down every part for analysis. The fact is 1 of them has done it...
Right... ok bud.
I did do my research but I didn't break down every part for analysis.
The fact is 1 of them has done it and they cant deny it. You don't make something out to be what its not.

I do accept some responsibility but still.....
Not his fault? That's complete bull shit, total deception right there.
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