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Technical / 2012 250sx sparkly oil

« on: March 11, 2012, 04:54:00 PM »

I can't hit the dealer till Wed.  I'm really trying to get KTM to pick up the charge on this.

I'll know more in a couple days though.

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Technical / Whats he truth in terms of premix ratio?

« on: March 10, 2012, 09:23:16 PM »

2012 250sx is 60:1

2003 CR250 is 40:1

I use the honda synth premix.



No problems with any motors since I've been riding.  I'm certainly not afraid to crack the throttle either.

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Technical / 2012 250sx sparkly oil

« on: March 10, 2012, 04:49:19 PM »

I tried engaging first but that didn't always work.  I tore it down yesterday and ordered all my parts.  Dealer told me to bring damaged parts in and maybe we could work something out.  We will see I guess.

But the gears were certainly torn up.  Chips and cracks, mating surface on one of them looked mashed a little...

The 34tooth is back ordered till next month, but there is a dealer on the east coast that may have it in stock.  I'll have to call them Tuesday when they open.  

Seems odd this is back ordered.  
Or maybe it isn't  " title="Roll Eyes" class="smiley">

I did post on KTM Talk.  Respoinse was to get in there and fix.  

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Technical / 2012 250sx sparkly oil

« on: March 09, 2012, 07:29:26 PM »

Dealer wants $400 to pull apart and look.  Even then they probably won't cover anyting because it still my fault... 

So I brought my ride back home and I'll do it myself.  I was told if the parts are tore up that they might be able to help.

Basically this went as I expected.  I need to prove it's them and not me.

More info later

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Technical / 2012 250sx sparkly oil

« on: March 09, 2012, 04:43:53 PM »

Good info.. Thanks all.
The oil looked like glitter was in it, very fine.  And the plug was hairy, no big pieces.

I couldn't remember if the gear was in the case halves or not.. good to know it isn't.
   
I'll be calling the dealer once they open and hopefully they have some good news for me. 

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Technical / 2012 250sx sparkly oil

« on: March 09, 2012, 05:06:24 AM »

The only big issue with the kick gear is that I have to split the case....  I've done it before, I just don't want to have to rebuild a new machine already.  Hopefully I'm not griding the gears and bearings into dust.

Either way, I'm talking to the dealer tomorrow to see if there is a recall or something. 

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Technical / 2012 250sx sparkly oil

« on: March 09, 2012, 12:58:41 AM »

Seems to be a lot of metal in my oil.  I'm on my 6th oil change and the drain plug is fairly covered with metal contamination.  Plus, the oil looks like fine metal flake paint when it gets near the end....

Seems a little odd.  My 450xcf did the same for a few changes but finally cleaned up. 

Should I be worried about now?


And I've had the kick starter gear miss a couple times now.  Awful grinding feel when it doesn't engage properly.
That really sucks.

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General Two Stroke Talk / Re: 2012 KTM 250/300 - what my dealer said

« on: September 16, 2011, 07:38:19 PM »

It's difficult to "vote with your wallet" if you can't even find a new machine.  I literally called all over the country before I found my 250sx. 

Since buying my new bike, I've run across almost a dozen people who whant a new sx but can't find one.  lame.
Most buy used since that's the only option available.

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General Two Stroke Talk / Re: pro-wheel

« on: September 16, 2011, 07:33:22 PM »

I'm thinking a set of their wheels will be fine. 

I need to get them ordered because my CR250 is still sitting on a stand. 

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General Two Stroke Talk / pro-wheel

« on: September 15, 2011, 02:05:46 PM »

While out at the track I scored a 50% off voucher for a set of CR250 wheels from pro wheel in WA.  Anyone use their products?

I talked to a guy named Tate.  Super cool dude and willing to hook me up.

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General Two Stroke Talk / Re: 2012 250sx

« on: September 10, 2011, 09:58:40 PM »

ACMX has a membership! and Guests can ride with members.

I'm in sometime after this week.  All booked up right now.

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General Two Stroke Talk / Re: 2012 250sx

« on: September 09, 2011, 08:50:36 PM »

I was playing around on the KTM site checking other countries to see what they had.  That's how I found the tweektat.

If I remember correct, the site was for the 250sx.  "Pure tweektat power" is what was at the top, or something like that.  I thought it was sweet so I kept the name just for this site.

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General Two Stroke Talk / Re: 2012 250sx

« on: September 09, 2011, 06:31:11 PM »

Hey come up the the OPMC... I'd like to see it! Plus you'd be in the next TSM video...

Depends on the day.  I'm committed to Riverdale this weekend for the race Sat.   Plus, I thouht OPMC was members only?

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General Two Stroke Talk / Re: 2012 250sx

« on: September 08, 2011, 08:40:33 PM »

Late last night I filled out a quote request for Motosport on the 250.  I just about had a heart attack when they called me today with 1, and only 1 in stock.  

So I bought it.  Pick it up Saturday.  On my way to get it I will be stopping by Riverdale Raceway to drop the XCF 450 off and see if it sells

I was certain I wouldn't find a new 2t.  Hell, I feel like I won the lotto.

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General Two Stroke Talk / 2012 250sx

« on: September 07, 2011, 08:39:12 PM »

Been looking for one all around and no luck.  One dealer even looked nation wide and told me that there were no bikes in stock. 

Anyone know if there is a bike sitting somewhere?  I'm looking to buy but I would like to keep it regional if possible due to shipping.  I live in Seattle.

Thanks.

Also, this forum won't upload my avatar.... keeps giving me an error.