KTM 500 what to avoid

cBJr · Jan 8, 2024

gt#179 said: ↑

What year was your bike?

I have a 2015 and the JD tuner is fine on that year but after 16 (?) I would recommend a full ECU swap to really make the bike run right. I know, ready to race and all but not really.
From riding with mostly friends that ride KTM's, a LOT of the issues were found to stem from the fuel pump. Hard to start? after checking the valves, check the fuel pump. Running like crap? Fuel pump. etc. One of the first things I recommend for a new KTM owner is to buy or have a friend with the fuel pump pressure testers. Takes 2 minutes to check the pressure but if it's not 50psi+, that causes a LOT of issues with the bike. Hard to start, flameouts, rough running, etc. Replace pump with a Taco Moto unit and a good filter (Earls metal in tank filter for me) and you should be good to go for a very long time. Carry the OE as a spare if needed.

Kick starter on the bikes till 16 I think and you are correct you could retrofit a kick starter till 20 or so. After that it's jumper cables or bump start only.
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Whoops meant to post that. Mine was a 2021 Xcfw

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