Team Tossa Austrian Combine harvester

[VMX60]

Tossa
Just checking that you have tried local
Bikes/ Bits in Mundaring
phone 92956688

They can match most rods if you supply dimensions of the KTM rod
Help me out with a rod kit for a current DKW project

Cheers

[Tossa]

been talking to Ron, but I was able to pick up a complete KTM Rod kit from the states for 155.00, was happy with that

[VMX60]

Good one Aussie dollars not bad exchange under 200 dollars landed

Dads Alron is well under way hope to run at  march narrogin tuning day

Cheers

[Tossa]

that sounds great.  Damn pity I won't be there as I'm working.  First chance I'll get to get my bike out will be Collie 11 April.
I'll let the old man know though, but I don't think he's in Perth until about 23rd Mar

[cyclegod]

First chance I'll get to get my bike out will be Collie 11 April.

Don't forget to bring an extra throttle cable this time 

[Tossa]

not nice!!!! but good!!lol

[Moto]

Could you let me know where you got the rod kit from as I think I am up for one as well  Thanks.

[Tossa]

got a kit from http://www.vintagedirtbikeparts.net/ cost $155.00

Though have been dealing with a great guy Steve (Flash) Ling at  Steve Ling (flash@sunrisektm.com).  He quoted genuine Rod at 350.00.  have had some great discussions with him and he's checking the validity of the Rod kit from Vintage Dirt bikes (might not be a genuine one,though i have no complaints yet) whether it is actually for the 81 KTM.  Will see when it turns up.

Steve's a really helpful guy, tell him barry sent you

[Moto]

Great website,
                     Please let me know what you think of the rod kit when you get it. Thanks for your help,

[Tossa]

send an email to flash as well tell him I sent you.  he is great will give you heap of advice.  he even has rebuilt cranks for $300.00

[Tossa]

Help, I'm having problems fitting the head stem race and bearings.  When i fit the inner race into the head (flush) and then place the bearings and outer race on the stem I am unable to do the nut up, doesn't even get close any ideas.  I have onwe but that involves the tip!!!!

[Tossa]

I think I might have found the problem.  I believe I have the wrong length head stem  total length 220mm, length from groove to top of thread 190mm, Head length 180mm.  No way will it fit together.   Damn basket cases!!!!!!

[ozktm]

Go to here: http://www.ktm495.mxbikes.com/Frame-KTM-1981-All.pdf

This will download the parts manual for the chassis.

On page 24 Diagram 03b, you will notice the head stem has a measurement of 'b' for the Frame part #1.
As per parts book :
(head stem length) b
=150mm  for '80 mod 350/390
=150mm for '81 mod 250/390/420
=180mm for 495

Also to note is that there are two different measurements from the swingarm pivot point to the top shock mount (c to c). As follows:
350/390 mod '80                 - a=250mm
350/390/420/495 mod '81     - a=270mm

Other differences occur in the swingarm lengths between all bikes also depending if they are GS or MX. Check the manual. ie 554mm,600.5mm,554mm,569mm,584mm.

Depending on which frame you have also determines the shock length as well.

Study the manual, and also read the remarks next to part numbers stating MX/GS or other information.

Triple clamps are offset differently from the '80 swept back mount style to the '81. Checked this the other day.

Hope this helps.
 

[Tossa]

thank you oh, Guru.  I cannot find my parts manual anywhere, I think the wife threw it away.  Well item B on my frame is 180mm, and i have another head stem coming as the one i have definitely doesn't fit

Cheers

[Tossa]

fixed the head stem problem and then!!!!   the top plate of the triple clamps falls apart in my hands.  Something tells me this project wasn't meant to be!!!  Anyone got a top plate