Hey guys, slightly off topic. I've found an 08 TM 300 exc owned by one of the kids at the local high school. It's for sale with some spares, he cant get it to run. It has spark altho it shocks him every time he kicks it.LOL!It has been used and abused, needs lots of attention. $600.00. Any bad press on this model? I've never messed with this one. Hank PS. Yes the wiring harness has been hacked into.
Hank Rinehart
$600 for an '08, I'd go for it.isnt anything that can't be fixed with a little work and knowledge. And at some point you could move it on, i'd be interested later in the spring when we get the tractors moving again
Thanks. I've never messed with the 300's , only 200's and the 105's. I didn't think I could go wrong. It has serious teen age boy issues, many missing and badly fabbed pieces. I think I can fix it. Thanks again. Tractors? Did it snow?
Hank Rinehart
We didn't get any out of the last storm, just waiting till we can start farm work to get the crops in....
We got about 14 inches, not too unusual but it was 62 on Christmas Day. That's unusual! Well start turning the fields under in early Feb. and start planting sometime early May. Grandpa always said plant after May 10 . Hank
Hank Rinehart
Hi Hank,
The 300EXC is a great bike, and you would have no problem selling it. The only problem that I know of is with the electric starter. The starter bendix, the bushings in the starter, and the bushings in the side case were all prone to wearing out very quickly. Thank goodness that it has a kick start lever!
If it shocks you while trying to start it, I would first look for a pinhole or crack in the spark plug wire.
Gary
Hey Gary. How's your snow? Thanks for the reply. All the research I've done says the same thing. Starter is great new, 6 months later , not so good. I haven't tried to start this bike yet, the boys have it in the shop class and the teacher and myself have been laughing our butts off at them. I've seen everything from the proverbial screw driver in the cap, which you must hold on to! To several boys linking arms to dissapate the charge. All I care about is that is does have spark which they have loudly attested to! I might insist they try some more before I buy it!#128526;
Hank Rinehart
All those numbers were a smiley face.
Hank Rinehart
He got about 8" inches, but it's melting pretty quickly.
Another thing to check on the electric starter is, where the wiring from starter button plugs into the wiring harness behind the headlight, the wires in the connector are known to break.
Thanks Gary. Hank
Hank Rinehart
Well , time for an update. It is a 360 not a 300 as I originally thought. I read the numbers wrong!
Hank Rinehart
What year is it? The 360 is not a desirable bike, so I wouldn't spent too much money on it.
Does it look like someone wired in a different CDI box?
Hey Gary. It's an 2008, and the wiring harness is hacked up. The first time I saw it the box was completely off the bike and six guys were in deep discussion about how it should be wired. Then all the shocking began!
Hank Rinehart
KTM didn't make a 360 in 2008. The last 360 was in 1997. Where are you seeing the 360 at on the bike?
I'm running the vin thru a KTM decoder on a Google search. Vin VBKEXL2328M241040.
Hank Rinehart
Engine number, 8 548 10780
Hank Rinehart
Does it have the electric starter?
I did an online VIN check, and this is what I came up with:
2008 KTM 250 XC
VIN: VBKEXL2328M241040
Engine: 249CC 1 Unleaded Gas
Country of Assembly: Austria
I don't see any thing that looks like an electric starter. Handlebars are clean of any buttons. Any telltale things on the starter? I'm not seeing any wiring going in the cases. I'll look closer tomorrow. Maybe a couple pictures.
Hank Rinehart
Ok. The 548 says 250 also. I looked at some pics of the 300 starter and obviously it's not there. Think it's still worth picking up?
Hank Rinehart
The XC models did not have the electric starter, only the XC-W models did. NADA values this bike at only $2000 - $2,200, so you'll have to decide if it's worth spending the money on it.
Thanks Gary.
Hank Rinehart
I'm still a possible future owner if you can hold it for me.
Did ya pick the bike up?
Dan, I'm picking it up this week.
Hank Rinehart
Post up some pics when ya get it home.
Ok.
Hank Rinehart
I have an 05 250 EXC which is pretty similar to what you are looking at. The bike is a great off road bike. The XC is a little more to the Motocross side of the endure range, if that makes any sense. KTM talk.com would be a good resource for you. I may be able to provide you a wiring diagram if you would like to PM me.
Thank you.
Hank Rinehart
Gary Roach - I am now the proud owner of my first "modern" KTM (a 4 stroke - heresy!) - can you email me at
[email protected] with your address. I have a few questions and I'm presuming you may be a wise man in ALL things KTM.
Thanks,
Bob Close
Quotequote:Originally posted by tooclose racing
Gary Roach - I am now the proud owner of my first "modern" KTM (a 4 stroke - heresy!) - can you email me at [email protected] with your address. I have a few questions and I'm presuming you may be a wise man in ALL things KTM.
Thanks,
Bob Close
Hi Bob,
I sent you an email with my address.
Gary
Thanks - you've got mail, Gary. I hope hell fire does not rain down on me, but I'm going to share my new purchase with fellow POGGERS. Forgive me Father, for I have...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2011-KTM-SX-/222003678055?_trksid=p2047675.l2557&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&nma=true&si=CqMm2DBX97emVXeborB7GbMTirs%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc
Thought it would make a nice trail ride...[8D].
Hey Bob, you gonna be able to touch the ground??
That is a great question, Dan. I'm doing my homework with regard to that exact issue. Like curling up with a good book.
Hey Dan. I've got some pictures. My email is
[email protected]. message me your e-mail and I'll send them. Hank
Hank Rinehart
Hank, mail keeps coming back. Use my screen name @yahoo.com
Thanks
Hank Rinehart
I think it's the period after the com that's throwing it off.