Seller Couldn't Fix This 625cc Supermoto So I Got It CHEAP
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- čas přidán 2. 05. 2024
- I buy a 2003 KTM 625cc Supermoto that won't run right. Let's fix it. #KTM, #Supermoto, #Fix,
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Respect to Vinnie! He knew it was just a carb clean.
Sniffed out on the first try, as usual.
He is a real professional!
Wow, that must have been the easiest fix so far and the seller didn't lie. Makes such a nice change.
Quick tip… leave both ramps up when unloading dirt bikes… 1 for the bike to roll down and 1 for you to walk down lol
or just stand on the other side of the bike so you can step down but still reach the front brake easily. He always gets on the more difficult side
@@flyingkaratechop or you can leave it in gear and pull in the clutch as you walk it backward, and when you're ready to stop to step down you just let the clutch out and it locks the bike. many different ways to do something
@@tabletop45 That's one way to do it I guess but that's not what he was doing, you see him reaching really far to the front brake when he steps down.
Just sit on the bike .. and let it go 😂😂😂 just hope ya balance is spot on
lol I feel you but that guy is like 7 feet tall it seems!
Had an 04 625 SMC, with Full Akra exhaust, Rallye cam, rejet carb, lithium battery, radial m/c, under 300 lbs wet, till sold @ 14 k miles. Beat many 1000cc sportbikes on the dragon. There was a recall on a cam follower bearing that KTM didn't tell anyone about, incl myself until it failed and had to replace bearings, cam, valves and head. Make it a priority to research the recalled bearing and replace those bearings. Also, try to store older carbureted bikes vertical, not on side stand as this will wear an oval shape in the carb where float needle goes-that's what causes them to stick and either not get gas or piss it out the overflow tube. If that has already occurred, you can take a dremel and the white soft polishing attachment, cut w/ dykes to just fit into hole and use polishing compound till it is bright- this will make it round again, so float needle doesn't stick.
Sick ass bike. I used to have a 690 Duke, now I’m riding a 525exc. You got a stupid good deal.
525exc is bullet proof those rfs engines are the real deal after 06 there rubbish
My friend had a older YZ80 he got dirt cheap for his kid, the previous owner went crazy tearing it all apart, cleaning everything, ordering new parts and finally gave up. He sold it to my friend for $350 as he had had enough.. He had it a week and it would only start and run for about 8 to 10 minutes and then die out. if you let it sit for an hour or so it would start up and do the same thing.. He called me up to come over and look at it.. Same thing I rode it for 10 minutes and it just died..
I pulled off the gas cap and kicked it like 11 times and it started right up, I then pulled off the gas CAP HOSE and it was blocked solid, you could not even blow through it..
We left the hose off and drive it back to his house,, It took us 20 minutes to clean out the gas vent hose as it was blocked with a piece of stick and lots of dirt.. Once cleaned out the bike ran great!!! My friend called the guy he bought it off of and he asked his son if he knew anything about sticking a stick on the hose on the mini bike and he said yes he was bored one day and stuffed it full of sticks and mud... Needless to say the old man was not happy as he spend countless hours and money into a bike then sold it dirt cheap only to have t be a $2 piece of hose.
Same reasons I don't let my kids in my shed or work area when parts are all over they love hiding shit lol
@@jamesobrien6855 Yes, really annoying, these kids! When I was breastfeeding, even my warts were sore. They ruin things and you have to hide everything from them! You know that I am making fun of you, James?:) While you can really do not much (except applying cream) in my over-exaggerated "example", how about TALKING TO YOUR KIDS? Like: "Look, this is daddy's work/hobby and you shouldn't play with .... BECAUSE ... (you get what I mean)", while explaining the work you do and giving your kids something they can help you/feel recognized, depending on their age.
But I guess you already do this and your comment ... just was a little strange to read?!
Have a good one!:)
@@dieSpinnt I find yours to be much much stranger tootles
In essence a form of vapor lock, no fuel flow due to lack of vent
Seller didn't lie?! must be a parallel universe
yeah must be
Restored my faith in decent people who sell something.
Some people have too much money
What parallel universe is that brother?🤔😬😬💀💀🤷🏻
@@craigmorgan4676 Ours is Earth, theirs are Girth 😂😂😂
Vinnie is excited ... i second that emotion!...
That seems like a charitable contribution!! I'd say you're bringing lots of good into the universe Joe!! That's well deserved seeing the shellacking you've taken without wearing it on your sleeve!! Great buy and very nice of the seller for doing you a solid!! Congratulations!!
Joe really enjoy working with his hands and sure know how to restore and fix motorcycle. Thank for sharing. I wish you many happy years behind two wheel. God bless you sir.
Some people are honest and just don’t wanna deal with stuff when it quits running. I’ve bought and fixed many machines for under $1,000 that didn’t run and all it needed was a carb cleaning or something else very simple.
Another great morning to be alive
That would be getting dual sport wheels back on
With any off-road bike it's both easier and quicker to get the carb off by removing the subframe. Plus you don't have to wrestle it from around other parts while having to risk breaking or tearing things like the intake boots.
Love your in-depth videos bro. Also, you have an amazing home to admire as well. Keep up the great informative videos. Thanks, Mark
Man you make fixing bikes fun!
It's funny, but when Joe first took off the filler cap I thought, just do a test start with the cap off ad see that there is absolutely no fuel starvation from the tank holding onto the fuel... And, err... that was probably the issue main all the time even before the carb clean. Very nice bike.
Looks like a fun bike! It reminds me of the European movies where the bad guys are chasing the good guys on these types of bikes. They go down grassy embankments, sidewalks, stairs, you name it and seemingly can go anywhere with ease, and are quite fast and capable. Glad you finally got an easy fix, Joe!
Watch them race - drifting and wheelying on a flat track.
One of the greatest bike stunt scenes is in _First Blood_ when Stallone's double drifts that dirt bike on knobblies and pops a wheelie getting back on the power.
I owned a SXC too until it was stolen - loved this bike and it had a lot of power - i think there where some differences in carb and/or jetting between us and europe - i appreciate your videos and what i have learned from them so far - keep going! - Best Regards from Austria
Been down the road having 2 bikes stolen. Got them back 6 months later and they were beat hard.
Nice find! I once found a backpack leaf blower at an estate sale for $10. Just needed an Air Filter. 😂
I have the ktm sm 640 lc4 having problems with the auto decompression on electric start been told its a common issue on these engines I was really happy when I saw this episode as it needs carbon sorting as well
Congrats!! "all it took was a carb clean" "simple carb clean fixed this bike." (underestimates full tear down of carb) Well done brother, I especially appreciate your diagnostic approach and teaching us all your train of thought and skill set. Enjoy!
Great work joe! Always good practice to disconnect the battery before working on the computer/ electronic systems. I have seen them fry from accidental contact while diagnosing witing issues. Love the content man keep it coming!
Yea, i figuread that out after a couple dumb mistakes lol
I had a 640 supermoto in 1999 , in England, & that was a factory made model. One my favourite bikes that i've had . So much fun around the twisty back roads. Even went to the 2000 Isle of Man TT on it. The only thing that went wrong on it was the side stand cut off switch.
Factory made model? Seriously? So you ride for ktm then?
@@benburton8463 common sense tells me op meant - The bike was sold with oe supermoto options.
@@BIasterXD 😂 so hes not a factory rider then?
@@benburton8463 he literally wrote "factory made model" how did you get factory rider from that ? Where do you think bikes and cars come from, thin air ? They come of the factory floor ie where his bike came from so he is right he had a factory oem bike.
@@benburton8463factory riders also have to use the same bike as you and I can buy off the show room floor what makes it a works bike is the parts onit
Love the constant and banger content brotha keep it up
Great find glad you came out on top on this one.......Stay Up, Hard, and Healthy brother.....🔥🔥🔥❤️👍🏽💯
Great job. I have a 2006 version of this bike, also transformed to Supermoto spec. Very rare bike in the UK. It's an absolute beast. I love the KTM styling. Nobody does it like them.
I would love to take a second to appreciate the consistency the upload rate and all round amazingness of your videos. The amount of work you must put in is mind blowing 🤯 👏 👏
Just bought a chinese four wheeler. It's not all that bad actually. Only one problem though. It likes to cut off when I hit a bump or when I slow down. Kinda like what this bike was doing. Love your videos by the way! Keep them coming!
A lot of u tubers getting spark plug testers, you got a nice one.
What a great deal. KTM Super moto for $1500🤯🤯. For all those times the seller made up some BS. You finally received the honest truth. I've never owned a SM. But, I've always loved the look. Another great video. Love the content.
Ive got a 2000 duke 2 sm, an absolute blast on mountain twistys
I have a 2004 KTM 625 sxc. Such a good bike and a torque monster. I am thankful to have the best year with the high flow head and better carb.
Just a FYI, pay close attention to how the filters go back in when changing your oil. I had the 2006 model and while changing the oil I didn’t pay enough attention to the filters as they will go in either way with nothing to stop you. It ended up costing about 700$ in 06’ and that was after a deep discount. Their sweet bikes! Too heavy for off road and the vibrations on road were overwhelming at higher speeds. But I didn’t have the supermoto edition. Cool channel, really enjoy your videos.
Great job!! The lc4 engine is a beast! I encorage you to check the rocker arm rollers as they tend to fail over time and do a waterpump rebuild. With that checked, you will have a bulletproof engine. Greetings from Chile!
2 minutes into the video and I'm thinking wow if this just needs what the seller thinks, you got this thing for a song and a dance!! What an awesome bike for that price, no matter what it needs.. if it starts, it runs.. awesome Joe, what a find!
Issue I see is a 5 gear wheely @ 100 mph plus will make ya shorts dirty lol
I can tell you've owned one of these too 🤣
This is such a slick looking bike! I'll bet it's a ton of fun! Congrats Joe, I hope that you're going to keep it for a while.
Fyi, the Trail Tech will turn on when you move the bike. there's no need to manually turn it on.
It's also an aftermarket accessory, so it wouldn't have shown you correct mileage anyway.
I put one on my 07 Raptor 700 and love it.
Yup! Was gonna say that, there's a sensor on the front disc and will turn the unit on when the wheel spins.
That's the stock dash, not a trail tech.
My bad,it is.
You have let me down, I was waiting to see you fix the rear blinkers 🤣
I live in Appleton, WI kinda near you, my buddy bought a dirt bike off you a while back and it has been running well since he got it from you, respect to you! ❤️
Anything with spoke straws and an "F it" sticker is something I'm staying away from. Always wanted that bike when I was younger. Have a '21 690 now and I love it. It's a unicorn.
Spoke straws are a top 3 red flag
First video I've seen of yours that you didn't remove the strange stickers people put on there. I'm sure you will eventually do it. Love the videos. My favorite channel.
I so agree always interesting.
Glad Vinny is around!👍😄
Just bought a 2000 KTM 640 Duke 2. I had similar issues and it was a bad o ring on the bottom of the slide. LC4 motors are super reliable,but they do vibrate a lot!
Great deal. I have one in the corner of the barn from years ago. Mines still in its enduro form and always will be. BTW, they love to blow head gaskets. DAMHIK. Its a paint shaker even when running right so dont think that means something bad.
Love how you can just leave your bikes outside unattended. Here in the UK if you turn your back for 2 minutes your bike is gone
Keep up with good videos mate love ya work from all the way from Australia 👋
Love you Joe, keep up the great content. Best youtuber ever ❤️
Brilliant video Joe watching from Edinburgh Scotland UK 🇬🇧 👍
Prefer this flag 🏴
I raced KTMs in the 2ks, great bikes built all my race engines and won championships in endrro and HSs
Fuel issue, needle or restriction to the float bowel.
Vacuum cab???? Take that pos off and install a Keihin in it
Not this one pal. One of the worst KTM ever made.
That spark plug tester was cool. I have never seen you use it before.
I had a 620 lc4! It was a tractor but I loved it! Stupidly sold it dirt cheap for the deposit for a brand new bandit! These are known to eat sprag clutches and damage gears in the process!
Awesome. This is my favorite bike of yours so far. I had a 525 KTM and always wondered what the 625 version was like! Btw I always had metal flakes on my drain plug after 10-15 hour oil changes and my bike had over 12k miles/ 400+ hours on it with the stock bottom end. I think the intake valves are the biggest weak point of the engine since mine started to get tight @400 hrs
2 things tells me how well it's been looked after... the header pipe is as good as new and they aren't cheap, and the ktm on the seat is clear and as good as new. Great find and deal 👍
The education you share is worth more than a small engine course at a college ❤
The lunch break vid is up and wouldnt you know for once the seller wasnt trying to scam somebody. If the seller see this man props to you buddy for not being like all these kids who think a 25yr old bike is still worth new bike prices
That's a nice Kmart Trail Master, Joe
Cool, you’ve come into some great buys recently 👍
vinny is the cutest pup. i love how you always have time for him.
Happy Days Joe Has Posted 🔥🔥🔥
Great video.. one of the best video on the LC4. I have a 660 smc 04… just love it
Man… where did you find this? I’m glad somebody is finding these deals
Great job diagnosing and fixing
56,000 views in 13 hours. Awesome channel!! I bought a similar KTM with the same symptoms, was water in the gas.
For that price with all those upgrades $1500 is a steal. It looks like a lot of stuff is not hooked up for that display though. that might have been some of those plug by the engine. There are a lot of upgrades. That high beam does not look stock, the lighting, the conversion kit, the street tires. It looks like higher end rims and an upgraded chain. It might have engine upgrades and a tune. And a clean title.
I would take the race fuel out and make sure it runs good on pump gas. You also need to fix the rear turn signal. I would also see if the seat could be fixed. Maybe a heat gun and stretch the vinyl a bit. Then clean and wax it. With some good pictures with the lights all on you should get $4000 or more if you are lucky. Definitely get all the functions on the display working like voltage and RPM.
It's common that it's usually a carb issue and the jets and fuel delivery like the floats or just the air/fuel ratio adjustment screws are off and diaphragms are dirty also! Good job and great find for the price!! 💯👌🏼👍🏻
very nice joe. if I recall the rear blinkers didn't work.. did you get that resolved?
That spark plug tester is a really good diagnostic tool for the arsenal I must say.
Dude build a 6 foot by 8 or 10 foot loading dock beside or behind your garage. Then just back the truck up to it and walk them down the dock ramp. SAFE & EASY especially for a one man operation! You always have the seller to help you load but you’re always unloading by yourself! If you hurt yourself you dont get any do overs in life! Be smart - Be safe! You’re too young to screw up your body and deal with that injury the rest of your life! Been there - done that!
Hi Joe. Good on you. What a nice bike. What I noticed at 8:15 on your video is that on the left side near the battery one of the wires had been squized between the seat and the frame??
Mine had a decomp lever, so I would hold that in, get the engine spinning over, and then drop the decomp. Much friendlier to starter and battery.
Quite the ride to go get that tug but the sticker on the side number plate was worth it. Lol Dig the wheels on that too! Stoked to see this one come back to life! Side note- Going to get my truck from the mechanic this weekend so fingers crossed there's some riding in my near future too. 🤙🏻
It's a keeper , if you put some street and trail tires on it , you can rip the trails and the pavement 😊
Wow that bike looks real nice i like the colours of it as well great job as always 👍🏻
Too bad your cameraman just sits there and watches you struggle instead of helping you out... oh wait, your cameraman is a tripod. Love your videos! Thank you so much for your hard work.
Nice find, street tires have their place on street bikes, having said that I'm not super impressed with Dot knobbys and I've burned enough of those off, fortunately there are enough different styles that if you keep it you can find something that feels good on different surfaces
Joe is a monster mechanic.
Man, what a find. Good for you. Great video
I’m glad you found this bike I wish you had a video on a 08 ktm 250exc-w
Awesome that you solved it with a carb Clean! Nice bike there!
Don’t ya love when you don’t find “the issue” but the issue is fixed when you take it apart clean and reassemble. Nice 👍
You have way more bikes all around to buy. Then we do here in NC I know that. Awesome you are able to find them like that to keep flipping a profit on. I started to get into that line of work. Just can't seem to stop working on other people stuff 😂 That's ok I love what I do. Keep up the good work man got a cool thing going for yourself!
Cool bike, Joe! Nicely done.
The bike is certainly not for the faint of heart. Cool bike but limited market. At 64 I'll tell you I'm scared to unleash that beast!
Love it! Here in Germany it was known as the CR500 double absolute beast of a Machine. My Dad had one of these really fun to ride but the Vibration was killing me but this one is looking really mint! Greatings From Germany!
Nice! I had a 2002 Duke- same LC4 motor. About 40 hp. It’s an incredible bike. I used to call it the Mercedes of bikes cuz every thing was tight and worked as it should. Lots of engine brake from the big single so it likes to be either accelerating or braking. Not much of a cruiser ;)
Great videos as always….. love to know where you find all these bargain deals 😂
Joe , nice bike! But is the power output as it I should be? i also have not the feeling that the engine didn't make very much revs (or was it your intention the drive the machine so low in revs? ) .I love to see your videos! Greetings from the Netherlands.
Showing everybody where you live! Crazy man
That spark plug tester is badass!
Inspired me to work on getting my 560 SMR started again.
Bike is a monster, my guy! Nice find. Is it just me or is the rear tire bigger than the front?
It wasn't the gas cap. It's those junk vent hoses with the ball valve. Had so many issues with those that now if I get a toy with one of those, I immediately throw it away. It's an issue with the steel ball getting stuck shut.
Had a similar bike, 660 SMC. 1 of 2 imported into the US in 2003. Total monster!
Awsome video as always ❤ carb clean .... what a result .
My Mate had a KTM and I had an SRX600 - He had it stripped down one day and I was surprised at how short and light the piston was - that thing was well fast and made mine look like a plodder
SRX 600 Yamaha?
@@bananabrooks3836 Yes a 1986 608 cc - it has been turned into a cafe racer with single seat/predator exhaust /jet kit/K&N etc
the dash comes on automatically when the front wheel starts to turn and turns off automatically after a few minutes of no input, good video, thanks
Lucked out on that one! Good for you Joe!
Oil plugs are torqued tight on those, can't remember for sure but I think around 40 or 50 ftlbs. Probably clutch material in there, it floats around, normal wear and all.
What a perfect xoutube content, keep going🙌💪
My favourite thing about your videos is Vinny 🐕