Team Tossa Austrian Combine harvester

[Tossa]

Got the frame and bits back all powdercoated Signal Red.  Thats as close as I could get.  Will post photo's next week when I get the chrome back.

I am looking for a rear brake cable and fittings, think the length is 655mm and a first oversize piston and ring 82.25mm

[Tossa]

Can anyone tell me if the 1982 seat is the same as a 1981, as I am chasing a nes seat cover and can find a 82 model, but not a 1981.

[Tossa]

OK I have a problem, I've had the frame and fork legs powder coated, not the correct colour i know, but the bike will get covered in MUD!!  My problem is this, have a look at the photo's of the fork legs they are of different lengths
one approx 43.5cm long, 35cm from axle to top, and appears to be the correct leg.  The one with the brake brace support is 44.5cm long and 36cm from the axle to top.  it also has had a plastic bush placed inside, almost like the interior has been honed out to remove rust and the insert placed in it.

Further to the problem is i haven't been able to look at the fork slide lengths as they are away being hard chromed, i just hope they are the same length.

I've spoken to the gentleman who has sold me the bike and i'm hoping that this was only an error caused when the bike was sent as it was in pieces.

[Rossvickicampbell]

buggga!

[All Things 414]

Oh the joy of buying basket cases!

[Tossa]

He's sending me the other fork leg, so will wait and see what turns up, hopefully all will be well.

Now another question.  The bike has the original bing carbie.  Do i need to run the choke or not(sorry about the basic question)?

Are they worth refurbishing with a kit or just buy a new one?

If i buy a new one any particular jetting other than the standard (in the book) as i will be running it as an MX?

Is any one running a Mikuni if so what sort, jetting and any extra rubber fittings required.

[Tossa]

got the correct lower fork leg today so that's off getting powdercoated.  Got the Fork legs back all chromed.  So soon as the lower fork leg comes back can refurbish the forks.  Motor away about to have the bore checked etc

[ozktm151]

Starting to look good Tossa. First impressions of the forks are that they are from a either a 79 or 80 model but it being a 390 which would have been set up for enduros. Mx bikes of 81 era probably should have more underhang below the axle. I trust you know you should be able to get an 82+ mm Wiseco piston from Al Beuhner in America. Should cost US$150. Enjoy the bike.

Bill

[Tossa]

thanks for the info Bill, found acouple of other people in the states able to help with the piston and even back brake.   Sunrise KTM and Seven4racing.  Really helpful

[oz555ktm]

I for got to give you the wiseco Part Number

            82mm =  0.40" 417p4

           82.5 mm = 0.60'  417p6

           83mm  =   0.80'   417p8

     Old Wiseco Part Number

[Tossa]

thanks mate, all helpful

[oz555ktm]

  Hi-Point Piston Numbers


                            751/40 = 82mm

                            751/60 = 82.5mm

[Tossa]

got the chrome back and the replacement fork leg powdercaoted so can start putting the front end together and maybe fit some frame plastics.  Got to check to see how the ohlin refurbishment is going.  Will get photo's up next week

[Tossa]

Getting the Ohlins back this week.  but have now hit a bit of a hump as it looks like the rod and crank will need doing.  Really upset as i was told they were fine.  Should have bought BigK's 390 on ebay, damn!!!

[Tossa]

Well i seem to have got out of it cheap i'm looking for a Rod Kit 560.30.015.044 and gearbox bearing 0625 982030.  Have sent a couple of emails off to dealers, but thought i'd just put it on here, just in case!!lol  Just adding to this as i've just looked at the price of a Rod Kit on Andre Horvaths Web site

560.30.015.044
conrod repair kit KTM 350 GS 1980-1981, 390 GS 1980-1982, 420 GS/MC 1979-1984, 495 MC/MX 1981-1984  289,00     Thats right 289 Euro's sorry off to get pissed if thats what i ahve to pay.