2007 KTM450sx

[anarchist35]

so, im back on the MX bikes...i scooped this 07 ktm450sx for pretty cheap and its very stock, and in good condition. i rode it about 15min after i got it home, and fuel starts leaking out the bottom of the carb. 2 weeks prior, my buddies 06 with very similar carb if not the exact same had a bog issue. his turned out to be a diaphram in the accelerator pump had rotted from sitting up with fuel.

this got me to thinking, should i just burn about $50 and completely go thru my carb since mine seems like it would be a needle seat/float issue. and also,l i though maybe this was cause by the 10% ethanol in our tx fuels and sitting up.

can this be resolved by running straight race gas (100+ octane) or is just a silly issue from sitting up and inevitable from age of the bike.

[BirDMaN420]

You sure float isn't just set too high?

[Raider]

I would check the float height and make sure there isn't any varnish in the seat keeping it from sealing. Modern gas goes bad after a few weeks so it can get pretty nasty

[anarchist35]

got it weeks ago....so dumb i wont even mention...lol

[StrictlyStunt]

Sick bike man. I loved my 450sx... I would just completely rebuild the carb.

[anarchist35]

Originally Posted by StrictlyStunt

Sick bike man. I loved my 450sx... I would just completely rebuild the carb.

i did thanks. 1st race on apr13/14

[D hawk]

Originally Posted by anarchist35

i did thanks. 1st race on apr13/14

Good luck man!! Kick ass!

[KingCrispy]

Good luck with the race. KTM makes a dope bike. Had 2 of their smokers now.... a 250, sold that to buy the street bike, and now currently got a 125sx. Had no interest in a 125 until I rode this bike, the power is fucking sweet for a 125, so playful. Dont know if I'll own another companys dirtbike again.

[rdecker20]

ktm is awesome if you have the $$$. sometimes you can get a good deal

[Jones22]

Nice quad