KTM 640 LC4 2004 hints pls
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How many miles?
Timolgra and Mikeyboy will know more than me.
Starter (Sprag) clutch will make a horrible noise if it’s going, cam followers do wear but difficult to see without the head off.
Suspension will probably need a service. And it’s beginning to be difficult to get some parts now as I’m discovering.
Other than that usual rules apply - buy the seller!
Timolgra and Mikeyboy will know more than me.
Starter (Sprag) clutch will make a horrible noise if it’s going, cam followers do wear but difficult to see without the head off.
Suspension will probably need a service. And it’s beginning to be difficult to get some parts now as I’m discovering.
Other than that usual rules apply - buy the seller!
Make sure that it starts easily, don't be fobbed off with any excuses of it being not used for a while. My experience is of poor and degraded wiring leading to chasing earthing points and worn loom issues.
Take a good look at the wheels, if they're D.I.D. check for any signs of corrosion, they'll be worse on the inside which you can't check easily.
I think that exhaust centre section are obsolete and prone to rust, I had to make a new one for both of ours.
Which model are you looking at, overall they're a good bike.
Take a good look at the wheels, if they're D.I.D. check for any signs of corrosion, they'll be worse on the inside which you can't check easily.
I think that exhaust centre section are obsolete and prone to rust, I had to make a new one for both of ours.
Which model are you looking at, overall they're a good bike.
Good point - they are outstanding bikes.
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Looks familiar, though I think mine not quite so bad.
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I loved mine, especially after I fitted an FCR carb.
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Big issue with older ktm’s is parts supply ,stuff like exhaust headers are no longer available,
640 can suffer from,worn/rattly clutch baskets
Sprag clutch can fail,
Fuel pump failure,
Rocker arm wear/failure.
Coolant pump spindle can wear and leak.
Instruments can fail on the adv model ,kerrrching if you can find a decent set.
Also the engine can be a right vibey bugger ,tho some are better than others.
640 can suffer from,worn/rattly clutch baskets
Sprag clutch can fail,
Fuel pump failure,
Rocker arm wear/failure.
Coolant pump spindle can wear and leak.
Instruments can fail on the adv model ,kerrrching if you can find a decent set.
Also the engine can be a right vibey bugger ,tho some are better than others.
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