KTM 2020.5 450sx-f sudden vibration in handle bars/footpegs with subtle motor knocking?

npalladino353 wrote:

I was riding at a sand track and all of sudden when I was coming out of a corner, I suddenly felt a significant increase in...

I was riding at a sand track and all of sudden when I was coming out of a corner, I suddenly felt a significant increase in vibration in my hands and feet, so I pulled off immediately as this was concerning. I didn't notice any loss in power. Back at the truck, a buddy of mine listened to the motor. His thoughts were, possibly a bearing has gone out in the oil pump? It is hard to tell for certain if there is a change to the sound of the motor at an idle, but maybe there is some "knocking" noise? I was told certain years (not sure which years) there has been issues with a specific "plastic" internal part that goes out and needs to be replaced. My bike has 44 hours on it. And I am very diligent on keeping the air filter clean, along with changing the oil every 5-7 hours.

Any help, guidance, and or advice would be much appreciated.

wrc777 wrote:

Pull the valve cover and make sure you didn't smoke the cam. That is the first place that goes if there is an oil problem. There...

Pull the valve cover and make sure you didn't smoke the cam. That is the first place that goes if there is an oil problem. There are roller bearings up there too. It is possible one of those grenaded.