Ktm lc4 starter motor problems. An introduction to the regarded issues and widespread issues with the ktm two stroke starter motors on the 200exc 250exc and 300exc together with routine maintenance and repairs. In 2013 ktm upgraded the starter motor in the 2 stroke models. The new upgraded motor has stronger magnets and improved armature for more output 410w vs 350w.
The new ktm duke 390 which was launched in feb 2017 is causing a whole lot of issues for its owners. What happens is if the bike is not run frequently the spring will weaken. I still have problem starting my 2001 ktm lc4.
Owner shares his ktm duke 390 problems and issues to highlight some major issues including a. Remove the starter and use a flashlight to see the flywheel through the starters mounting hole opening. Well a tip for easy starting a lc4 by kick starter.
Lc4 have a very high compression setting and will drain the battery if it has to push the piston thru the cycle. Posted on nov 14 2010. When the engine starts up and the rpm increase it will disengage.
You can see if the teeth are all there this way. Electric starter motor for 08 20 ktm husaberg husqvarna 150200250300. The end result is the engine spins much faster and starts easier.