Mr Smitherz I love KTM's. I've owned 2 of them. A 250XC, and a 300XC-W. They're fantastic bikes, but you want to talk 400 thumpers, and Honda's XR400R will always reign supreme.
I know this is an old video but if you're still around can you tell me what the weight on the ktm 400 is? I don't trust websites they never seem to be correct
+bullet ben It has plenty power but the 2006 400 Exc is a fast revving 250-350 feeling hit with more down low. Not as punchy as a 450 but fun for sure! The 400 has a very even power delivery across the rev range.
Hi, I just bought this exact model and I'm a first time KTM owner, I can't tell from the video but does yours pop and crackle a lot when decelerating, mine does quite a bit especially when going down hills off the throttle also she idles a little slow and off beat and gets quite hot, mostly from the radiators, is any of this normal for these bikes. Has 288 hours on the clock, am I just being paranoid or are there things I need to adjust, service, clean and what not? P.s it is a beast on the trails!
I think mines running lean as it's boggy on low rpm and idling slow and funny, just going to re balance the carb, but I guess I'll ignore the pops then haha, too used to 2 strokes.
Mine to. I would adjust the Air/Fuel screw? What I had was the JDFM040 - JDJetting FCR-MX Fuel Mixture Screw to seasonally dialing in the air/fuel mixture. Good luck!
Hey, I did the same thing you did, just a little older on both bikes. I had a 2007 KLX250s with a two brother exhaust, dynojet kit, K&N intake, changed the gearing, it ran good, but just not the power offroad I wanted. So, yesterday I traded it for a 2004 KTM 400 exc. it seems to run good, starts right up, but seems like it idles a good bit higher than my KLX did. Did you notice this as well when you switched bikes? Maybe I just need to adjust the idle on my KTM. It has the trail tech vapor speedo, so no tach, so i'm not sure how precise I can get with adjusting down the idle speed. Any tips?
ya, i might mess around with it. Did your bike come with turn signals and a speedo? Mine had them added on to make it street legal. I am somewhat confused though. I see there are a few different 400 exc models (a racing one, a exc-g USA model, etc..) so I am thinking mine is a 400 exc-racing model, but not sure. Do you know if there was only one type in the US?
You said it. The forks make our break a motorcycle. I'm putting 48mm KYB SSS forks on my 400exc right now. These 400s are the best.
Mr Smitherz I love KTM's. I've owned 2 of them. A 250XC, and a 300XC-W. They're fantastic bikes, but you want to talk 400 thumpers, and Honda's XR400R will always reign supreme.
Yeah it is a nice upgrade. I got lucky with timing and price!
3rd gear power wheelies sweet!
Nice upgrade!
The hot start lever is stock
+Andrew Turner
Good to know!
I know this is an old video but if you're still around can you tell me what the weight on the ktm 400 is? I don't trust websites they never seem to be correct
about 270
huh.. I was set on a klx450 too.dat ktm sounds plenty grunty eh
+bullet ben
It has plenty power but the 2006 400 Exc is a fast revving 250-350 feeling hit with more down low. Not as punchy as a 450 but fun for sure! The 400 has a very even power delivery across the rev range.
cheers pal
How often do you change the oil and oil filter?
Every 3 rides filter Every other oil change
@@C3HENRYS Yeah but how long are your rides? Every how many hours it needs to change the oil?
@@jeissonmendez418
Street is easier on these bikes so I go 4 -5 rides.
Dirt only 3-4 race 1-2.
Hi, I just bought this exact model and I'm a first time KTM owner, I can't tell from the video but does yours pop and crackle a lot when decelerating, mine does quite a bit especially when going down hills off the throttle also she idles a little slow and off beat and gets quite hot, mostly from the radiators, is any of this normal for these bikes. Has 288 hours on the clock, am I just being paranoid or are there things I need to adjust, service, clean and what not?
P.s it is a beast on the trails!
Mine did the popping and from what I was told it the pumper carb on that bike means it is running good. LOL
I think mines running lean as it's boggy on low rpm and idling slow and funny, just going to re balance the carb, but I guess I'll ignore the pops then haha, too used to 2 strokes.
Does it have the stock pipe?
yes it does
Mine to. I would adjust the Air/Fuel screw?
What I had was the JDFM040 - JDJetting FCR-MX Fuel Mixture Screw to seasonally dialing in the air/fuel mixture.
Good luck!
Hey, I did the same thing you did, just a little older on both bikes. I had a 2007 KLX250s with a two brother exhaust, dynojet kit, K&N intake, changed the gearing, it ran good, but just not the power offroad I wanted. So, yesterday I traded it for a 2004 KTM 400 exc. it seems to run good, starts right up, but seems like it idles a good bit higher than my KLX did. Did you notice this as well when you switched bikes? Maybe I just need to adjust the idle on my KTM. It has the trail tech vapor speedo, so no tach, so i'm not sure how precise I can get with adjusting down the idle speed. Any tips?
Yes I would turn down your idle but only turn it down in small increments at a time. Enjoy that 400 it really is trail muncher!
ya, i might mess around with it. Did your bike come with turn signals and a speedo? Mine had them added on to make it street legal. I am somewhat confused though. I see there are a few different 400 exc models (a racing one, a exc-g USA model, etc..) so I am thinking mine is a 400 exc-racing model, but not sure. Do you know if there was only one type in the US?
Mine came with the speedo and rear brake switch brake light but no blinkers. Mine was a exc-g which was for California green sticker approved.