Read the manual and buy exactly what it specifies (period). I have a KTM 450 Exc and read up on this same issue. For mine it is the Motorex 20w50 since i live in so cal. Although manufacturers may have the same viscosity (ex 10w40), there are additives like graphite that are added for optimal engine wear based on your engi
The crankshafts with strokes of 63.4mm (450 XC-W) and 72.0mm (500 XC-W/EXC) with ultra-lightweight conrods are made by Pankl from special high-tensile strength steel. The crankshaft employs a
Maybe KTM owners aren't woke on truck oil? Heh heh. Of course I kid. Anyway, I have a 250 exc-f that is almost ready for its first oil change. I have used truck oil in everything I own for longer than some of the peeps on this thread have been alive.
Join Date: Jul 2005. Posts: 6241. Tweet. #2. 27-07-2006, 07:57 PM. Everyone will have an opinion, KTM reccomend Motorex. I use Mobil 1 Racing 4T which is a 15w-50 and change the oil about every 250-300km's with a filter change every 2nd oil change. Have used this oil since new on the 525 (11 months old, 4,000km)
The KTM Quick Release poly skid plate, makes for very easy oil changes, if you don't ride an area with a lot of jagged rocks. I just put the 13L tank on my bike - now it is a 2 bolt affair to remove both the tank and seat to gain access to the head. Easy as pie. #13. jbrownmxr , Feb 19, 2008.
Oil and filter changes get quicker the more you do them. There are two paper filters and two screens. The only problem is getting at the screen under the motor, the Allen head will strip. There are aftermarkets to solve this problem. On the 450 EXC, you go to six gear around 60 MPH and the bike will cruse 60-75 mph all day long.
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