jakebach88

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jakebach88 Started a new thread 88’ ktm 500

11/2/2022 7:39am

So I sold my 76 wr250 because I was tired of messing with the bike…

now I ended up buying this ktm about a week ago. This bike is actually not as bad as it seems considering the guy already did a decent amount of motor work. The bearings are all still in good shape and most of the parts...

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jakebach88 Added a reply to 88’ ktm 500

11/2/2022 7:39am

Finally got the front fender support from a friend of mine… its not oem but it is an old acerbis part which is cool 😎

jakebach88 Added a reply to 88’ ktm 500

10/27/2022 8:58pm

I just got mine from evo mx. seat cover was from mastercross but I might change it to a different cover because I am not happy with the wag mine fits.

jakebach88 Added a reply to 88’ ktm 500

10/27/2022 8:20am

Just ordered a few parts from them! Hoping to see them soon… they have some neat stuff for sure🤠

jakebach88 Added a reply to 88’ ktm 500

10/20/2022 8:17am

Do they have a website?? I definitely could use any extra parts for this bike.

KTM Two Stroke Liked a reply to forum topic 88’ ktm 500

10/20/2022 6:13am

Do you already know the RAL Color Code for the Frame? About Spareparts the same like me i got tons of Parts from André Horvarth I’m lucky to live close to his Shop and visit him many Times Also the Graphics I got from Mastercross in Italy this Guy had a Great Shop with Tecnosel Seats and Graphics

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jakebach88 Added a reply to 88’ ktm 500

10/20/2022 6:13am

The frame color is RAL 2002… it matches perfectly! And yeah that must make it much easier to keep that ktm running because I will probably start buying extra parts when I start riding it. I know that I will definitely need spare parts

jakebach88 Added a reply to 88’ ktm 500

10/19/2022 2:03pm

For this bike I have been able to get everything… con rod was from andres ktm and and the bearing was from bike buzzard on eBay… for bearings I got them from a local bearing supply. I have been looking at a lot of other parts and everything I could want for this bike is pretty much available. I also...

jakebach88 Added a reply to 88’ ktm 500

10/19/2022 1:41pm

Oh okay… I know mine has the oem acerbis fender but needs the number plate… probably going to order an original rear fender as well used from eBay

jakebach88 Added a reply to 88’ ktm 500

10/19/2022 6:59am

Yeah definitely will make a difference in the look of the bike. And the number plate does not fit very good on the bike. Is your fender oem?

KTM Two Stroke Liked a reply to forum topic 88’ ktm 500

10/19/2022 6:58am

Nice Bike this will be my next one if i find Better you use the front fender and Numerplate from the 250 MX like on mine looks much better

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jakebach88 Added a reply to 88’ ktm 500

10/18/2022 8:31pm

I will also order this number plate instead of the dc plastics plate. Looks like much better quality.

jakebach88 Added a reply to 88’ ktm 500

10/18/2022 8:27pm

Here is my 93’ cr250 before and after along with the ktm. Both are huge differences but considering the Ktm was in way worse condition I would say it has turned out just as good so far. My 93’ cr was complete whereas the ktm was missing many parts and has made it harder to get it running. Especially because...

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10/18/2022 8:20pm

Got the clutch in and finally rode the bike. Quickly realized this bike cannot run on 32:1(all I had on hand tj start the bike at the time) now I am running 60:1 recommended by Andre horvath’s ktm. The bike was leaking tons of oil from the silencer but should be fine now. Also rode the bike and still need...

jakebach88 Added a reply to 88’ ktm 500

10/11/2022 6:12pm

Haven’t posted in a while about the ktm but getting down to the last few parts of the bike and I have it running real good… I still need a few other small parts because of the condition of the bike when I bought it. I ended up having to rebuild the crank because of a bad con rod bearing...

jakebach88 Added a reply to 88’ ktm 500

8/9/2022 9:41am

Yeah it’s definitely a big problem with water cooled bikes to have a magnesium cover hahaha I had an 86 cr250 with that problem

jakebach88 Added a reply to 88’ ktm 500

8/8/2022 9:29pm

The clutch cover is aluminum based on the way it looked when I took it off. The pipe is a Z racing pipe which was a pretty cool peice along with the answer racing silencer!

jakebach88 Added a reply to 88’ ktm 500

8/8/2022 9:27pm

Yeah I’ve been looking at it and it seems kinda odd… the vin number on the frame says it is a 1988. I do think someone might have painted the calipers or switched some parts. It also has the 88’ gas tank which is weird with a 1990 seat cover. Also I believe the cylinder could be off of a...