DON'T Ride Your KTM EXC Until You Fix This Problem !!!

That's right, don't ride your ktm exc until you fix this problem! This is dangerous and must check immediately. I have a 2018 ktm exc 250. Not sure which models of ktm dirt bike or enduro bike have this issue but you should check and let me know in the comments below if you have any ideas on how to fix this problem. It could be just the older models. I'm not sure about the 2020 models of exc. Ktm has refused to take blame for this. This coule be just a problem with the 250 exc or maybe the 300 exc as well I'm not too sure. Make sure you check your bikes immediately and let me know.
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[@MidWestMX]

*Let me know if any of you have the same problem*

[@vegasromaniac]

my tricycle has that problem, same factory :D

[@MidWestMX]

You seriously are turning into a troll

[@vegasromaniac]

@@MidWestMX it's called subscriber engagement metric, good for you.. Haha

[@mototrailz]

MidWest MX i do man on my 500 exc. Do you have a clean durable fix? I have 2 trips planned to Morocco this fall. I need to fix this. Thanks for your help 🙏🏽

[@MidWestMX]

😂😂

[@BLENKO_]

I thought this was clickbait. I’ll be adding a spacer on my 300 holy moly. Thank you Sir

[@mrsplashmandown7437]

What do you mean spacer?

[@dejanpalevic3059]

Guys the easiest way to fix this issue is that you go to first car mechanic and take some wheel weights... Just stick them up to your bike and thats it. Glue is strong enough and is gonna hold for a long time. Its working nice with my EXC 350 2018. have fun, stay healthy and enjoy!

[@cengizozbek5285]

Ordered from Slavens Raving -mule swingarm saver (sku- st47-05g). Thanks for the alert!!! Absolutely one of the most important upgrades to do. 2021 300 xc-w tpi

[@andrewlewis2129]

just glue a penny to avoid contact

[@lrbbraaap115]

Not a problem on older KTMs. My 525 MXC has no wear just a very slight polish. Bad design on newer ones. Sorry, still great bike. Good of you to get the message out.

[@spencer3466]

Just brought a 2018 with 18 hours on it and its got a slightly polished spot from the mud guard in the same spot, thanks for the video, I'll get some washers on the mudguard

[@tommmy743]

That's Mad! Will definitely be checking mine dude! Thanks for the heads up!

[@AndrewTheisintegrated]

So just checked mine. 15 hours 2019. And I can see some wear on the LHS like you said. It’s because of that screw on the mud flap. I will be adding some chaff protection there. THANKS!!!

[@ronelmy4081]

I just acquired a Beta that apparently does the same thing. The fix is to shorten the plastic fender,..cut it back.

[@gksypher]

A few months old now , but put some washers between the shock guard and the mount and then use alloy wheel balance weights stuck to the shock mount , so itll wear the weight first 👍👍 . ..Peace ✌

[@bastiangunther3763]

Thank you, just checked mine and it is wearing of quite a lot. What should i do to get it to stop eating?

[@vmtaglepilipinas]

Even new, the right side looks thicker than the left. If you will notice, the bottom shock mount is not really at the center but skewed to the right side of the swing arm.

[@MidWestMX]

Yeah new they are slightly different widths but it does run down over time when the grit and mud gets stuck in there and rub

[@smilie120]

Just checked my YZF250 and all seems fine. Hehe.

[@Aapeli0071]

Checked my 16 exc 500 sixdays 105h and it also has a lot of wear, but at a lower point on the fork. So nothing to worry about in my case. But i will put some sound insulation foam there to stop it from rubbing.

[@mx3697]

I am glad i have a yamaha yz250 #staytruetotheblue

[@mt1885]

*Nothing like a 20+ year old YZ NOTCHY transmission, VIBRATES worse than worn bearings, No lights for enduro, horrid aluminum frame and 2030 pricing. Meanwhile, in the real world KTM/Husky and other EURO bikes RULE Enduro period.*

[@mt1885]

#KTM/Husky spends money on R&D Counter balanced 2 stroke 250 on up. TPI, WP suspension, high QUALITY components, RACE READY not a ancient bike with their #blue-fail-pom-pom-squad....

[@MrJagasser]

Just checked my 2020, it is wearing. But not too bad after 130h. Will keep riding with it. Thanks for bringing it up.

[@robthomas3488]

I thought this was going to be a clickbait about a small silly problem lol I was definitely wrong. I have been noticing how quickly some stuff my 2020 300exc is wearing out compared to my 2010 wr450, I immediately thought crap, this is why these ktm bikes are so damn light. still love the bike tho. Now time to run over to the boss and say I have to leave work immediately as I have a serious issue at home that needs checking :) You have earnt my sub and thumbs up. Thanks

[@gnarlybadger690]

Thanks for the heads up just checked mine 2019 500 exc, 117hrs deafinately looks like some wear issue gonna try Gorilla Tape first and keep an eye on may even try a spacer behind the left bolt 👍

[@gnarlybadger690]

@Mini Petter Yeah to a degree the tape stopped the wear on the swingarm but had to be regularly checked and replaced when worn

[@ThisTall]

2018 exc 500 with 2700 miles (approx 125 hrs) and can see a tiny bit of wear. With the mudflap off and looking down on my bracket from the top, i can see aside from that obvious wear, it’s machined to be a bit thinner on the left leg side because that bracket is offset (right) on the swing arm. On the part of my bracket not worn at all on either side, with some callipers I measured the thickness of that bracket where yours is worn thin, at 3.95mm on the right leg side and 2.75mm on the left leg side. So I bet even though yours is worn much thinner, it was already at least 25% thinner on that side.

[@adamturner9792]

Just checked mine and I've got the same problem on 300 2019 model with 75 hours time to get rid and go for yz450 f

[@MidWestMX]

It’s crazy

[@J0mama1]

It's not really a problem, go to the dealership and see for yourself... they're made that way.

[@adamturner9792]

@@J0mama1 no pal its definalty wearing you can see where it's been rubbing it's not ment to be that way

[@abdulahsmajlovic5867]

Can someone explain whats the problem because i dont get anything and how do you fix this, is that plastic guard not supposed to tuch that metal part or what pls help.

[@ktmdays]

If u add washers to the mud flap i was told it will keep it from hitting

[@patrickdester9954]

The engine fault light on my KTM has recently been flashing. 1 long and 3 short, that means air intake temperature sensor too high/low. I replaced this sensor and the light is still on! How is this possible, trying to search everywhere but no one knows...

[@ioanoliviu7920]

Can I build up some aluminium weld on? To bring it back to shape and then protect it?

[@stevenpursglove5833]

My 2017 with 65hrs on is worn, checked my mates 2017 with 81 hrs on, and it looks like it's never been used. I've ordered some 6mm aluminium plate and some JB weld to try and prevent any further wear, push comes to shove I'll weld some 6mm plate on.

[@MidWestMX]

I’ve put a plate on with jv weld myself. Seems to be doing the trick

[@stevenpursglove5833]

@@MidWestMX definitely cheaper than a £680 part. Weird though that on some bikes its a massive wear and others it's just slight. Hours on the bikes seems irrelevant.

[@sm400xr]

Some people probably do more tarmac then others and light green laning with less hardcore bumps/off-roading meaning less friction ?

[@stevenpursglove5833]

@@sm400xr I can honestly say that mine has done more road work than my friends, his is purely for green Laning, where as mine has definitely seen more roads because I use mine for commuting. I sit none of us will know definitively unless we can compare it with our bikes when they were born. That said, it shouldn't even be happening.

[@sm400xr]

It’s def on the 300 aswell. I also checked in the local dealership on the 2020 model TPI’s and the problem has NOT been addressed/fixed

[@MidWestMX]

I know, it’s crazy right

[@MidWestMX]

Thanks for sharing the light on this

[@welson94]

Just checked my '17 250 excf - 94hrs. Similar wear to yours, thanks for the heads up!

[@HTAracing558]

As a mechanical engineer it's quite sloppy it wear so much yes. But you are not going to break it any time soon. You can probably hang a small car on that piece off aluminium. Should be more worried about the frame cracking underneath the fuel tank when hitting big jumps and blowing trough the suspension for a long period off time.

[@silo3com]

🧐

[@DAV1DXAV1ER]

KTM, " If it breaks, it breaks. We already got his money". Haha, good find and this is actually a problem on more brands than just KTM.

[@jackbailey6520]

I have a 2019 300EXC it’s only done 2 hours but does show some sign of rubbing on the plastic not the aluminium casting. The aluminium machining is angled to follow the curve of the swing arm which does amplify the problem. The plastic trim itself won’t wear the aluminium out, but grit and dust build up in that area will act as a grinding paste and wear the aluminium. The plastic mud guard is made from TPU plastic which while flexible is very hard wearing and may well stand up better than the aluminium in the presence of grit and dirt. I’ve taken the plastic trim off and simply (for now) placed 3 steel washers between the trim and the bike this now gives about 4/5mm clearance between the shock mount and the guard. This should eradicate any issues in the future. This is a quick and easy fix, a piece of thin felt could also be glued to the wear point to limit any contact.

[@MidWestMX]

Yeah I’ve glued a plate to the area and seems to be working fine now. Thanks for the tip buddy

[@TheJoesmoe1987]

Great idea with the washers seems a better idea than glueing something to the swing arm

[@mrsplashmandown7437]

Damn yeah i just checked and my xcw 125 has got the same problem. Im thinking that i could get my hands on a crazy strong glue and put a little metal plate so the plastic wont tear the fram? What did you do too fix it?

[@MidWestMX]

Same thing. JB Weld and a steel plate. Lots of people are just gluing coins. It does the same job

[@shaunbean5553]

Midwest this video just popped up on my KZbin, did you ever get a fix?.. I’ve got a 2019 exc 300 and have the exact same problem 80 hours and mine looks exactly like this!.. I bought a cover that goes on over the suspension

[@MidWestMX]

Hey buddy. Yeah I JB welded a metal plate over it so it’s all good now. Just wares away on the plate instead of the frame. A lot of people just glue coins there one late as and that seems to do the trick. It’s basically the dirt and grit that gets stuck on the back of the plastic that rubs on the aluminium

[@denwiessimo6088]

So the aluminium wears away but the plastic don't? Strange combination, plastic should wear out before aluminium does.

[@MidWestMX]

It’s when you get mud and grit on the plastics the grit wears the aluminium every time the bike bounces up and down

[@dynamotightstar3472]

My KTM is fine but a similar thing happened on my fantic. The mudguard wore into the swing arm itself.

[@norepetitivebeats]

How can plastic wear out aluminium?

[@MidWestMX]

Aluminium is a soft metal and ktm have obviously sourced it from cheap China or something. It’s happening to ktm owners around the world buddy

[@therealphilistein]

We spotted this early on and stuck some carbon mtb frame cable rub protectors on the aluminium where the flap rubs grit and sand along it. The 2019 bikes have a slight raised bit of extra aluminium in that spot, which is better - but not by much. I haven't seen the 2020 bikes in detail to check if they have addressed the issue properly. Anyway, it's not ideal but it is preventable just by sticking something there and keeping an eye on it. :)

[@MidWestMX]

Yeah I’ve jb welded a steel plate there for now. Seems to be doing the job ok. Will have to keep an eye on it and see how it goes

[@garyatilano8281]

I have some wear on the LH side. I just put a dime in between the mud flap and that. Did u find a permanent solution to this?

[@MidWestMX]

No. I just welded a metal plate there. Seems to be doing the job just fine

[@Crath0rne]

Few off the lads with this problem. They glued a coin to the area that it wears

[@MidWestMX]

I’ve glued a plate. Hopefully it will work. Thanks for the tip

[@mototrailz]

MidWest MX can you make a vid about this please?

[@SANDS78]

Damn, just looked and my 70hr 19' 150xcw has slight wear on the same side. Thanks for the info.

[@JonnyJohnerson]

Honda 450 gang ftw, also why not just take the mud flap off it’s not necessary for KTM bikes is it?

[@MidWestMX]

I thought the same. But it’s protecting the shock so I didn’t want to risk it

[@ioanoliviu7920]

Is the plastic worn? Or the aluminium?

[@MidWestMX]

Aluminium. Basically the mud and grit stick to the plastic and when the suspension moves up and down it grinds away the aluminium

[@sxsmarine4075]

Happy every time u come out with a new video. I have watched everyone

[@joshsrcadventures5297]

That's crap, what's a brand new bike cost now 10 $11,000 out the door. You spend all that money and you have to watch out for a piece of plastic destroying your dirt bike? Go KTM!!

[@raybacon9319]

I paid 13000 for my husky 501 fe

[@joshsrcadventures5297]

It just sucks it cost so much for a toy! You almost have to be a millionaire to buy your entire family bikes, and to keep them running.

[@kingcrumpet]

It's not the plastic, it's the sand rubbing between the plastic and the mount.

[@martinh2075]

Just checked my 2019 250 xcw. It has just over 30 hours and starting to show signs of wear. Ill be gluing a steel plate to that mount tomorrow. Thanks for posting a video about this!

[@MidWestMX]

I’ve done the same thing. Should work but we shouldn’t have to be doing this. Ktm has let us down here. Such a great bike but such a bad default

[@martinh2075]

@@MidWestMX Agreed! I mean if it was 200 or 300 hours I get that. But our bikes are basically brand new and already have a compromised mount for the rear shock. Let's hope KTM offers a solution and does the right thing. Acknowledges that it's a problem.

[@MidWestMX]

They won’t. I’ve spoken to them on the phone. They weren’t pleasant and kept repeating it was a wear and tear issue. Even after 5 hours use! They’re ridiculous. They should recall

[@noControl556]

@@MidWestMX You are out of your mind if you think plastic can wear though that much metal that fast. Go look at a new bike on the showroom floor that is how that part is designed. It has to be thinner on that side because of the arc of the swingarm. If it is that bad after 5 hours then how is it possible my bike after 80 hasn't worn through?

[@MidWestMX]

I’ve checked new bike. It’s slightly thinner yes, but not so thin it’s going to crack. Plastic as tough as these can wear aluminium when it consistently rubbing against it. Aluminium is a soft metal. I don’t know all the answers. All I know is, it shouldn’t be that thin. Ktm owners around the world are having the same problem.

[@Jesse-do4nm]

Went to check on my 690 only to realize it uses the linkage and not the direct to swing arm. Darn, still no problems with the 690

[@mlakarx2931]

I have same issue what can i do?

[@Mark147KTM]

They put metal in the plastic to wear it quicker. Glue something there like another piece of plastic

[@williamhamilton7666]

OMG! I have a 2019 450 six days with 330 miles and its just like yours! Gonna trade it back for my Honda. Didnt have the power I wanted anyways.

[@vegasromaniac]

THAT'S A LIE, KTM'S DON'T HAVE PROBLEMS , THEY HAVE HIDDEN FUN MYSTERIES FOR THE OWNER TO FIND AND FIX, ITS PART OF THE ENTERTAINMENT , THOSE JAPANESE BIKE ARE SO BORING, NOTHING TO FIX EVER

[@TypicalJacques]

Vegas RoManiac settle down. Fanboy

[@vegasromaniac]

@@TypicalJacques haha, you need to watch e ride my Ktm, it's amazing, I live the color and the noise it makes, I'm so in love with it.

[@TypicalJacques]

Vegas RoManiac trust me, I have a ktm as well... I love my bike, but there is no point denying ktms shortcomings

[@vegasromaniac]

@@TypicalJacques haha I was just yanking your chain, I'm a yamaguy...

[@codyjoseph44]

@Vegas RoManiac Never seen the yamaha frames worn almost all the way through by the throttle cable have you? Not to mention all the cracked welds on the frames...Plastic rubbing on aluminum will definitely wear through the aluminum, doesn't matter what brand the bike is.

[@kevm9724]

Definitely showing wear at 120hrs, I had some old fender graphics, cut a couple strips as a temp fix but turns out it works fine, put a strip on the mount and the flap....Crazy what we pay for these things and KTM doesnt offer up a fix,,,,,guess a decent headlight is out of the question ,,, 🤣

[@tonychambers4302]

Just put a washer or two between the mudflap and air box on the chain side where the bolt goes through

[@mototrailz]

Tony Chambers fuck i will put 3 thanks bro

[@stephenwardakascoots]

Holy shit man congrats on 20k

[@HugieMaceachern]

Mine was doin that to i started to gress it seemed to stop it

[@bigals.ktms.9937]

This problem has been on all pds for last 20 years lol, easy fix cut a piece of stainless sheet metal and bend it to the shape and double sided tape or contact cement it easy. Even xr 600s had the issue.

[@adamcollins6734]

Common as muck on the pds mount shocks, first thing I did when I got mine was bend up a little piece of steel the same profile as the mount and bond it on, pretty unbelievable though that a plastic mud guard can wear it like it has, and it’s only ever on the left side that I’ve seen

[@MidWestMX]

Yeah I’ve stuck a plate on now so hopefully that will work. Unbelievable

[@noControl556]

Yes. Unbelievable. Because that isn't what is happening. The finish may be wearing, but that part is designed with a angle / curve in it because it follows the arc of that part of the swingarm

[@MidWestMX]

Seriously have you seen how thin it is? I’ve been to check a brand new model and it’s not that thin. Nowhere near!

[@adamcollins6734]

noControl guess you haven’t seen a new swing arm then? No where near that thin! It’s the mudflap rubbing on it, I’ve seen cases of the shock bearing breaking through because it’s become so thin!

[@MidWestMX]

Yeah some guy just left a comment saying it’s just happened to him. His shock went straight through. So bad

[@767ryan4]

Thank fuck I have a ktm 125sx 18 model and it has linkage not PDS shock 👍

[@stevesvids]

I can never understand how a manufacturer gets to this point.... with all the knowledge and years of evolving their product to end up with a pretty crap wear and tear issue..... imagine the state of the wear in a year or two. The bike should have been designed with a sacrificial wear guard such as the coin fix people are doing. Jeez.... it's so disappointing isn't it when you get these simple yet monumental build errors.

[@markdunbar8219]

Wear and tear problem seems KTM are not that concerned about your life 🤔 ride safe 🏍👍🏻

[@noControl556]

It is thinner on that side because of the arc of the swingarm opening for the tire. Mine has 80 hours and some of the finish has worn off due to a bump on the mold. no metal has worn away because plastic is softer than metal so it can't. The harder material always wears the softer one. There is no screw in that location as someone else has mentioned. It's fine. Someone post a video or picture of a mount actually wearing through. I'm on fourms all day long where people arugue endlessly about any potential issue with the bike and this is the first I've heard mention of it.

[@MidWestMX]

It’s happening to ktm owners around the world mate. Plastic that’s hard can wear aluminium. These issues are something people aren’t noticing until they check. Now it’s out there people are getting the same problem

[@precisionriflereviews2029]

4hrs on 2021 that left side definitely has its corner rubbed of on slightly but hey 4rhs. Top vid I’ll glue a small plate in

[@MidWestMX]

Yeah I did the same as well as many others. Works a treat. They come slightly worn on new bikes as that’s the design so I wouldn’t worry too much at the moment

[@beckykhan9453]

Just come across this video. Just checked my 2010 KTM SXF 250 and it's fine. Btw. Look what sticker was on my bike when I got it

[@samul7482]

Does anyone know if this also applies for the husqvarna versions aswell as the 4 stroke exc f

[@MidWestMX]

I’m not sure myself. It’s why I put the video up. Hopefully people can let everyone know in the comments. I only know it’s happening on the 300 exc and the 250 exc so far

[@samul7482]

MidWest MX just checked the exc f and the husqy no problems here the husqy has a different suspension system though the exc f has the same system but no ware on it

[@ballisticsmeg]

WTF just looked at mine 250tpi with 5 hours road use, the machining is so bad it's already thin on one side and hasn't been touched by the guard, just in the process of epoxy resin stainless shim to safe guard it. It's only two weeks old shouldn't be doing this I should take it back and tell KTM to fix it.

[@gregdorion3100]

Wow! That's insane. I just checked my 2018 500 and exactly same thing. These things shoukd be recalled..60 hrs. F'd already. 😞

[@ktmdays]

Look up.slavens racing they are selling a swing arm saver it's a high quality wheel that holds the mud flap.out I got one

[@mitchbravo3068]

I’m glad I have a 14 model 300. Apart from the shit 4cs forks which is fixable it’s a beast

[@motomachinezuk8786]

That's a terrible flaw must be chinesium. Ktm for you . Ain't red can stay in shed

[@MidWestMX]

So true haha

[@derekbratsch991]

Husky TE300I, linkage. Problem solved

[@GMANS_BIKES_CARS]

Hi mate, I’m away at the moment but will check mine when I get home, as you said, glueing a piece of metal or plastic to it will help with wear, shame on KTM as they keep on selling bikes with the same issue 😬

[@MidWestMX]

yeah a lot of people having the same problem. I've glued a plate to it now. Make sure you check it

[@GMANS_BIKES_CARS]

MidWest MX will Do, all my mates have checked theirs and all have wear, my mate fitted a washer to the mudguard flap to keep it away from the shock, I’ll glue a plate to mine like you have 👍

[@henripuustinen4642]

KTM fan club right now: "It's called weight saving".

[@mt1885]

Meanwhile guy on YZ250 (2nd-3rd gear NOTCHY) - VIBRATES insanely, Horrid aluminum frame, horribly turning, not setup for enduro and same bike now for 20+ years - "Its called Yamhaha calls it supporting 2 strokes" ... in the real world KTM/Husky and others OWN the Enduro and win all the races. Every YZ125/250 same crap transmissions for years - and VIBRATE JUNK!!!!!!!!!! Bycycle Chain and JUNK sprokets, crap bar bend, crap grips, no hand guards, then the ABCD pistons another joke. Crap levers (cable clutch 1920's tech)... Call it Yamahahhaha JUNK

[@enduronorthnz6437]

all the pds 17+ will do it , made a stainless bracket to stop it rubbing should do the trick !

[@J0mama1]

They are like that from the factory. I went to a dealership last week and (3) 2020s with zero hours looked exactly like that. I will try to send you picks on IG.

[@MidWestMX]

Yeah I’ve been to my local dealership. They are thinner on the chain side for sure but the wear is happening. It’s noticeable on a lot of bikes. You can see where the wear is actually happening and mine has gone scarily thin. A lot thinner than from the dealership

[@J0mama1]

#PDSproblems. LOL I'm having something fabricated for mine, I'll send pics when it's complete.

[@petecurtis]

You are right. I bought my 2020 brand new and it is thin on one side with zero miles

[@eagerbordercollie3200]

YES YOU FINNALY GOT WHAT I TOLD YOU

[@Anne_VDB]

i just checked my 150 tpi with 1,5 hours on it...no wear at all they are just like that.... and a 450 with 25 hours... they both are tinner on 1 side.. guess its the design and not wear.. if you want i could send some pictures.

[@Mike4321liftofff]

Luukske013 yes it’s thinner on 1 side . But not that thin like on the video . So yes it is wear ,

[@Anne_VDB]

@@Mike4321liftofff its just as thin...

[@MidWestMX]

It is wear my friend. It’s happening to a lot of people on the 250’s after only a few hours use. I’ve been to check on brand new models and they’re not meant to be that worn. It’s nearly breaking through

[@henripenttinen9327]

I know thats a big mistake that ktm made but have you ever heard that someones bike have really cracked on that point

[@MidWestMX]

Yeah someone left a comment on this video saying his shock has broken througg

[@dazaladz]

Glue an aluminium wear plate onto it. Bit risky welding so close to bearing

[@MidWestMX]

Jb weld. Not real welding. Basically glue

[@dazaladz]

U also mentioned welding it, which is what I was referring to. Jb weld would do the job but I wonder how long it will last before needing to be built back up

[@dazaladz]

How many hours on yours? Mines has 100 but hasn’t worn as much, only noticed it at the start of the week

[@dazaladz]

How many hours on yours? Mines has 100 but hasn’t worn as much, only noticed it at the start of the week

[@dazaladz]

How many hours on yours? Mines has 100 but hasn’t worn as much, only noticed it at the start of the week j

[@hagen2]

Honestly dont know why people buy ktm's, i know they are amazing race bikes for supercross and so on. But they always break you need a full pit crew to own one. Happy with my 2019 honda 250 f

[@jaimo929]

LastWhiteManStanding haha because Honda has never had valve issues or weak clutchs or air fork issues😂. I have had mainly Honda’s yamahas and KTM’s and the Honda’s were the least reliable when it comes to their 4strokes . I have 5 Katos atm and my son has 1 and they have all been reliable 2 stroke and 4stroke motocross and enduro . The old Honda’s were great but sadly longevity doesn’t seem to be in the Honda mindset mind you looking at that pds mount Ktm has screwed up big time .

[@Tom.Handy1]

I went to check this on my knob but mine is difrent

[@blakeevans5195]

So do you ride enduro up llanwyno?

[@MidWestMX]

I have no clue where that is

[@blakeevans5195]

Near ynysybwl mx track

[@braydengraymx4219]

Man that must be metal plastic or something, no bike should be doing that

[@honda8192]

Keep Taking Money Kick Till Monday

[@justinmelone6043]

Lol that's a new one I've never heard🤣

[@mt1885]

Meanwhile KTM/Husky OWN Enduro - the big 4 abandoned 2 strokes (don't even mention the 1990's YZ250) unless one gets wrist surgery from all of the vibration, crap transmission and clutch (bearings made from tin), garbage levers/bars/chain/sprockets/plastics turn white (if you look at them). Seized in bolts in brass in the tank, crap air box that LEAKS in the boot. Just like the CR's same old crap leaking air boot (bottom end/top destroyed), CR's piston snags on port (taking out entire engine). HORRIBLE aluminum frames feel like a one rides a 1970 Bultaco. Funny how these pom-pom wavers never mention the AMOUNT of money it takes on CR/YZ and owned many never going back to them since they went to the NASCAR 4 JUNK engines.... Horrible Outdated Negative Dung Arse

[@dublinbikereire]

Get the Honda back quick 😂

[@alexanderwiktorsson2281]

Ye man

[@krs5259]

Wear and Tear? FFS KTM really Haven't KTM had a lot of issues with their MX bikes tho with frames etc and they Put it Down to the same? Stick to Yamaha mate

[@markoliver5530]

Superglue a coin on. Did mine from new, works a treat. Known issue. KTM should sort it. Buy a Husky :)

[@stoned_snake8763]

They are the made by the same people lol

[@markoliver5530]

Mr Stoned, they have different rear suspension. The Husqvarna’s run a linkage system so it is not an issue.🤪🤪😱

[@tonyclifton474]

This video saved my 500. Ty

[@leonweis7933]

hello, First thx for the video. I am from Germany and have the Same problem but not so insane like you. I will glue there a coin or a piece of Metal

[@MidWestMX]

Yeah I’ve glued a metal plate

[@EddyOtway]

That’s why huskys are better👍🏻 but that’s pretty insane 😮

[@symbi730]

Anyone added new material by welding ??

[@brock6286]

Glad I have a crf250r🤙

[@robertcarter7020]

Thank s for video just checked my 300 exc 17 and its the same going to phone the shop I bought it from I’ve only done 1.8 hrs since buying bike

[@MidWestMX]

Good luck. Ktm Won’t even acknowledge there’s a problem. It’s bad

[@robertcarter7020]

MidWest MX hi have you fixed your wondering what to do plz

[@neumann534]

Thanks for pointing this out. gonna stick some coin on my 2019, what a shitty design. what i find weird is that they sold 1000s of this bike and people have been putting hours on them and i not seen anyone who actually had this break or go through the aluminium?

[@MidWestMX]

Nothing so far. Had a guy message me that his snapped through but it was the sxf version. I just don’t want to take that risk. Better be safe than sorry

[@neumann534]

@@MidWestMX completely agree with you, i seen this on another channel , but the bike had 350 hrs not 60. still amazing bike with all its problems!!

[@ukaszck2531]

prolink husqvarna win ^^

[@jacksonmurphy3621]

My shock went today on my ktm. Wish this video came out before

[@MidWestMX]

No way!? Seriously?

[@jacksonmurphy3621]

MidWest MX yup. It’s a 2013 ktm350 sxf though

[@MidWestMX]

Wow! Didn’t know it’s happening on the motocross bikes. Thought maybe because they have linkage it wouldn’t be a problem

[@michaeldunn3387]

Hey west.... So on your recommendation and long researching, i changed my fantic 4 stroke and brought the mighty 2020 KTM 300 TPI Erzberg Edition and what a wepon! Completely different bike. I've clocked up 12 hours already, so I'll check tomorrow see if it's got the same issue 😁👌🏻

[@MidWestMX]

The dream bike. I want one of thise

[@jimmydowis8238]

The part is made that way and yours is not close to breaking. There is plenty of metal between the bolt hole and the rear of the part. Clever deception. Sad world.

[@MidWestMX]

The part is made slightly angled yes but the wear is there and badly. Go on to any tpi group and they say the same. From new to 80 hours is a big difference and that’s a fact! Sad day when people think it’s relevant to leave shitty comments because they want attention.

[@DirtBikesAustraliaa]

interesting i'm going to check mine now lol cheers mate

[@T800-k5b]

There’s a reason people buy Hondas. They always work

[@MidWestMX]

Honda never let me down. Great bike

[@chrisporter8829]

Get a crf450x