Thank you so much for continuing to make these videos. Can't tell you how much I've learned in the years of referencing them, and how much money I've saved by figuring out how to repair bikes myself. Not to mention how much money you guys have made off of me ordering parts all the time lol
This video might be the exact reason I get a ktm 450 thanks havent been into bikes in over 10 years last things I’ve rebuilt is a 85 cc Honda so I was unsure if I could do it😊
Great video. I love your engine rebuild vids. 13 hours? Are you doing a teardown just for video purposes? Maybe i should watch the other episodes and then ask questions:)
Haha. We added our sixth gear kit that should be available shortly. We just wanted to jump on the opportunity to show the rebuild process. The top end interval is somewhere around 50 hours, you can always check compression periodically to know when things are wearing out. -Charles
Good afternoon Charles, important couple questions for you if you can spare a moment of your time: 1. Is that motor out of a Rockstar Edition FC450 or standard FC450? My 2020.5 FC450RE has a bushing in the small end of the CONROD & standard ones have a DLC wrist pin according to the manual...can a person use the piston kit for the standard model on the RE? 2. If it is indeed a RE engine, what part# piston kit did you use? The stock compression ratio is 12.75:1 but all I can find anywhere are 12.6:1, 13.5:1 or 14:1... Thank you for the awesome, concise & easy to follow how-to's!
It all depends how the bike was maintained and ridden. Ideally you want less than 10% leak-down, a top running bike would be 5% or less. If you're at 15-18% then it's rebuild time for sure as long as the valve lash is adjusted correctly. Don't forget to listen to where you are getting the leakage. ...Yes, it has an auto decompressor. -Charles
sabe me informar qual a folga normal que tem entre o volante magnético e o motor o meu tem uma folga para dentro e para fora mas não encontro informação se é normal ou se é um problema ?
Thank you so much for continuing to make these videos. Can't tell you how much I've learned in the years of referencing them, and how much money I've saved by figuring out how to repair bikes myself. Not to mention how much money you guys have made off of me ordering parts all the time lol
Glad to hear we're helping. Thanks for the support!!! -Charles
Thanks Charles ,great job clear and concise ,they are not paying you enough 👍
This video might be the exact reason I get a ktm 450 thanks havent been into bikes in over 10 years last things I’ve rebuilt is a 85 cc Honda so I was unsure if I could do it😊
Great tutorial!
Thank you!
i used to only buy from an online competitor but now i only buy from here because of all the time and effort put into these video 😀
13 hours 😱 should have worked on mine 😉 (680 hours)
😂 That's a lot of hours! We just went in to add our new sixth gear kit. -Charles
This is an awesome video👍🏾👍🏾 Helps so much on do it I’ll do it yourself occasions
Спасибо за видео.. ! Для нас 13 часов это новый мотоцикл!)))))😄🤔
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When replacing the piston, do i have to tear it down like this or can i leave the valve rocker arms on when taking the top off.
You are the blast . I would like to learn .ls this possible
Great video. I love your engine rebuild vids.
13 hours? Are you doing a teardown just for video purposes?
Maybe i should watch the other episodes and then ask questions:)
Haha. We added our sixth gear kit that should be available shortly. We just wanted to jump on the opportunity to show the rebuild process. The top end interval is somewhere around 50 hours, you can always check compression periodically to know when things are wearing out. -Charles
Good afternoon Charles, important couple questions for you if you can spare a moment of your time:
1. Is that motor out of a Rockstar Edition FC450 or standard FC450? My 2020.5 FC450RE has a bushing in the small end of the CONROD & standard ones have a DLC wrist pin according to the manual...can a person use the piston kit for the standard model on the RE?
2. If it is indeed a RE engine, what part# piston kit did you use? The stock compression ratio is 12.75:1 but all I can find anywhere are 12.6:1, 13.5:1 or 14:1...
Thank you for the awesome, concise & easy to follow how-to's!
Where can I get that stator cover for my 2004 husqevarna tc450 100th anniversary bike. Thanks
Is this the same for gasgas I can’t find a rebuild kit for the gasgas anywhere can I just use ktm parts
Leak down test. How many actually have to put new rings in at 50 hours? Is that a compression release on the cam gear?
It all depends how the bike was maintained and ridden. Ideally you want less than 10% leak-down, a top running bike would be 5% or less. If you're at 15-18% then it's rebuild time for sure as long as the valve lash is adjusted correctly. Don't forget to listen to where you are getting the leakage. ...Yes, it has an auto decompressor. -Charles
Is this guide relevant to a 2015 FE501 motor?
13 hours??? damn, mine 500 exc-f has 500 hours, you think I should do it? :)
sabe me informar qual a folga normal que tem entre o volante magnético e o motor o meu tem uma folga para dentro e para fora mas não encontro informação se é normal ou se é um problema ?
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hello i need help what can be problem of rocker arm shaft intake?? it got stuck😢
2017 ktm 450excf
Hey there! Where did u get a rebuild kit
All the parts and tools we used in this video can be found by clicking the first link in the description.
When I select my bike 2021 ktm 500 it gives no option