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I need some help… As I was riding recently, I noticed a sudden change in the sound of my bike. It has 25 hours on it and has been maintained with regular oil and oil filter changes. Air filter every ride, along with the use of the Motorex oil. First I checked the valve clearance, and it was out of spec on the loose end. I reshimmed the valves and now they are in spec. Also I removed the exhaust and applied ultra copper silicone the sure up the exhaust. And lastly I removed the throttle body and air box just to check for leaks, no leaks were found so I reinstalled it. Oh yeah, I also tried a new plug and gas just in case. Basically I checked everything that is easy. I really don't want to ride it because I had a 450 lock up me in the past, and that is sketchy to say the least.
Here's the video so you guys can hear it:
Is there any way someone could post a video of there Newer KTM 450 idling?
Thanks in advance!
Here's the video so you guys can hear it:
Is there any way someone could post a video of there Newer KTM 450 idling?
Thanks in advance!
Took it to my dealer and found out the rocker arm completely snapped. Husqvarna/KTM honored fixing it under warranty, saving me about 4.5k. My shop installed a brand new engine.
The Shop
At face value, I don't really hear anything alarming.
Check the video below. Not an SXF, but the motor architecture is the same.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C4i0w3fKAqM
tiy
Pit Row
I’d say if you want to send a video of the bike via Facebook you can do so. Mine wasn’t very noticeable but i noticed it was different. If yours is so loud you don’t want to start the bike, it could be something much worse. Is it a loud tick or a knock? I don’t want to tell you to start it and somethings gives out... it’s up to you.
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