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  1. M

    2013 TE250 Subframe concerns.

    Guys I'm currently on a 2012 TE250, and a friend has a 2013 TE250 that I've ridden. I really like the 13 better so I'm considering buying it. Those of you that have the 13/14 models how much trouble have you had with the subframe? I see that two of the three pieces that make up the subframe have...
  2. B

    Waterlogged FE570 - concerns about valves

    A few weeks ago I dropped my 570 in three feet of water and pulled dirty water into the intake and engine. After the bike was submerged, the engine immediately died, and was not turned over at any point until the engine was partially disassembled. Upon draining the oil it was very milky, so I...
  3. S

    2010 450 FX - Engine Longevity and General Concerns

    I know little about the bike other than it is a lot of KTM tech and has a very cool 70 degree engine that folks say feels great to ride. I have 2 of them on Craigslist I was thinking about. Other bike being considered is 08 or newere KTM EXCR or XCW. I ride mainly technical singletrack, so...
  4. D

    New Bergs: Any concerns???

    I'm planning on purchasing either a '09 or '10 FE450e. Just wondering if I should be aware of any issues that have surfaced on the '09's, and if any updates have been issued. Thanks, C.
  5. G

    Jetting / fuel concerns.

    Hello all - I live in a remote area of Australia where due to fuel sniffing concerns in the communities they have banned fuel which contain aromatics. The colourless alternative named Opal, is apparently 90 octane at most and unsuitable for anything high performance. I have a sneaky deal going...
  6. civimxer

    Stock Fe650 at highway speed- endurance concerns

    I had been given some advice (by a local dealer) not to ride my FE650 on the highway for long periods of time because the engine would overheat. Does anyone have any experience in this department? The longest I'd be going for is about an hour and 1/4, at an average between 70kph and 120kph...