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How do I make my KTM handle better?
  • Hondacrfrider
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    How do I make my KTM handle better?

    by Hondacrfrider » Sat Mar 26, 2011 4:00 pm

    OK, lets get things staight first: dont make fun of me because I ride a KTM instead of a CRF.
    I Just bought a used KTM 144sx. I like it alot its just when i get to a high speed the steering feels kinda loose and it feels like i might loose controle, also when the bike is on a stand the front wheel tends to clunk to one side or the other. any way i can make the steering less loose without getting a steering stablizer?
    any ideas would be great, Thanks
    Bikes in order
    -2009 crf150f (sold)
    -2008 crf230f (sold)
    -2008 crf250x (Dad's bike)(sold)
    -2008 ktm 144sx (mine, sold)
    -2009 crf100f (sister's bike)
    -2012 crf250r (mine)
    -2012 crf250r (dad's)
  • crf230frider
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    by crf230frider » Sat Mar 26, 2011 4:44 pm

    It sounds like you might have a bad bearing in your front wheel
    07 crf230f--- sold

    05 trx450r kickstart
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    lightflight
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    by lightflight » Sat Mar 26, 2011 5:13 pm

    I would also loosen all of the bolts on the front end including the axle and triple clamps just to insure that the forks aren't twisted.

    like mentioned before it could be a wheel bearing problem.
  • Aussiecrf230
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    by Aussiecrf230 » Sun Mar 27, 2011 12:29 am

    If you want help, letting people know the year is important.
    Between 2002 - 2006 there were several changes.

    It sounds like a wheel bearing first though.
    Make sure the hub is OK before you install new bearings.

    My son has a 2003 200EXC so I have had some experience sorting it out.
    Ray
    Australia

    CRF230F 2004
    C30F Power Up needle
    Mains 132
    Idle 45
    2 turns out
    Baffle out, Screens In

    It starts,it runs,it gets to where all CRFs can get to without the valve or valve plate dramas
  • Hondacrfrider
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    by Hondacrfrider » Tue Mar 29, 2011 1:40 pm

    its a 2008
    are guys sure that it is a problem in the wheel? i was thinking it was in the steering column
    Bikes in order
    -2009 crf150f (sold)
    -2008 crf230f (sold)
    -2008 crf250x (Dad's bike)(sold)
    -2008 ktm 144sx (mine, sold)
    -2009 crf100f (sister's bike)
    -2012 crf250r (mine)
    -2012 crf250r (dad's)
  • crf230frider
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    by crf230frider » Tue Mar 29, 2011 3:53 pm

    Is it just the wheel that clunks side to side or is it the whole front end?
    07 crf230f--- sold

    05 trx450r kickstart
  • Hondacrfrider
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    by Hondacrfrider » Tue Mar 29, 2011 5:42 pm

    the whole front end (the handlebars)
    Bikes in order
    -2009 crf150f (sold)
    -2008 crf230f (sold)
    -2008 crf250x (Dad's bike)(sold)
    -2008 ktm 144sx (mine, sold)
    -2009 crf100f (sister's bike)
    -2012 crf250r (mine)
    -2012 crf250r (dad's)
  • dsrpilot
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    by dsrpilot » Wed Mar 30, 2011 6:01 am

    Hondacrfrider wrote:its a 2008
    are guys sure that it is a problem in the wheel? i was thinking it was in the steering column


    That would be my guess as well. Bearings in the steering tube.
    '12 CRF450X - son
    '09 CRF250X and 2010 F800GS lowered - Wife
    '12 CRF250X and 2012 F800GS - me
  • Aussiecrf230
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    by Aussiecrf230 » Thu Mar 31, 2011 4:04 am

    Time to put it up in the air, grab the forks and give it a wiggle. Hopefully the stem bearings are not stuffed just loose. Wouldn't be the first time I have seen the nut loosen off.
    You do have your factory frame and engine manuals to show you what to do? They are available electronically If you don't.
    Ray
    Australia

    CRF230F 2004
    C30F Power Up needle
    Mains 132
    Idle 45
    2 turns out
    Baffle out, Screens In

    It starts,it runs,it gets to where all CRFs can get to without the valve or valve plate dramas
  • Hondacrfrider
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    by Hondacrfrider » Thu Mar 31, 2011 1:38 pm

    ya i got the manual. its just kinda hard for me to follow. i think that the problem is that i either need new berrings or i need the whole thing to be regreased. thanks for the replies guys :)
    Bikes in order
    -2009 crf150f (sold)
    -2008 crf230f (sold)
    -2008 crf250x (Dad's bike)(sold)
    -2008 ktm 144sx (mine, sold)
    -2009 crf100f (sister's bike)
    -2012 crf250r (mine)
    -2012 crf250r (dad's)
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