Posted: 07:52 pm Jan 20 2009
I'm sorry I forgot about the ktmtalk lockout, i know how annoying that is. Here's the subject elsewhere: http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=73558
Anyways, it not about kdx bikes but the ktm bearings would disintegrate at the bearing cage, getting far worse than a little axial slop before self destruction occured.
It would be a drag to replace that bearing only to have the same shifting problem after reassembly.
I don't think it matters but...
Are the axial forces different between auto and stock clutch? Stock; zero axial thrust on that bearing unless clutch rod is pushing the inner hub away. Auto; always has axial pressure on that bearing unless fully engaged under throttle? there might be a difference but my understanding is probably flawed.
Anyways, it not about kdx bikes but the ktm bearings would disintegrate at the bearing cage, getting far worse than a little axial slop before self destruction occured.
It would be a drag to replace that bearing only to have the same shifting problem after reassembly.
I don't think it matters but...
Are the axial forces different between auto and stock clutch? Stock; zero axial thrust on that bearing unless clutch rod is pushing the inner hub away. Auto; always has axial pressure on that bearing unless fully engaged under throttle? there might be a difference but my understanding is probably flawed.