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Gary,
 I'm using a Magura 314. Thanks but I just found a cable that will work from a local shop. How is the gasser throttle? Thanks again.
 Rob

ROB
76' 400 MC5

I need one too but for a 76' MC5 400. Thanks

ROB
76' 400 MC5

Dane,
 How would a NGK B9HS work? This is what NGK calls for on their web site for a 77' 400 MX? Thanks.

ROB
76' 400 MC5

Tom,
   Thanks for the warm welcome. This forum has been great, I finally found a place where people actually respond to questions and know what they are talking about. Oh yea my bio, well I'm 32 married and have 3 kids. I have been a mechanic in the Army for 14 years now. I'm currently stationed at Ft Bragg NC. I have never raced competitively but love to ride. Now the important stuff... the bike! I bought the bike in 94' when I lived in Copperas Cove TX. An older gentleman drove by my house as I was washing my old 74' Suzuki 175. He wanted to know if I wanted to buy his old KTM. I told him I didn't have much cash as I was 20 at the time and a private in the Army. He said he just wanted someone who would take care of it and told me if I gave him $100 it was mine. Thankfully for my sake I said yes. Tragedy stuck 2 months later as it was stolen. I actually recovered the bike about a month after the fact in late 94. The bike was spray painted gold, black and every color in between from the tires to the handle bars! I stripped it all down and repainted it blue. (It was red) I could not get it started and gave up. I finally decided to get the bike going again and tore it down last week. First I want to get it running good and then I will do a complete restore to original. I want to thank all of you for your help and you will be hearing from me again soon with more inquiries!
 
    Robert Setzer                


ROB
76' 400 MC5

Thanks.

ROB
76' 400 MC5

Thanks Rocket.

ROB
76' 400 MC5

I'm looking for a throttle cable for my 38mm Lectron carb. Any Ideas?
Thanks.

ROB
76' 400 MC5

Hello all,
  The old cylinder base gasket I took off my 400 tonight was 1mm thick, should I use the same size or have you guys had better results using a combination of the base gaskets? 5 came in the kit ranging from .2mm-1mm. Any suggestions? Thanks.

ROB
76' 400 MC5

Hello all,
 I know this was posted early last year but the thread didn't help me. I am looking for the correct plug for my 76' 400 MC5. I am using a mini 6 motoplat (9600162-6V35/5/21W32)and a motoplat coil. The manual calls for a Champion L3G or a Bosch W340S1S. I have checked every shop around town with no luck. One shop told me I could use a NGK 7001 which is a platinum plug? I did take from the previous thread that most of you guys don't like champion plugs! Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

ROB
76' 400 MC5

Can anyone tell me the correct ignition timing for a 76' KTM MC5 400? I have a PENTON/KTM manual dated August 77' but the listing for the 400 is blank? Is it TDC? I found this site http://www.ktm495.mxbikes.com/motoplat.htm
and it says 2.3-2.8mm BTDC? Oh yea the bike is bone stock. Thanks.    


ROB
76' 400 MC5

Hello all,
 I was wondering if there are any special requirements for repainting my engine cases? Can I prime the cases first? The original paint is easily coming off as I'm cleaning the old grime with a clean dry rag. Is that normal or was it possibly repainted before? Thanks.    


ROB
76' 400 MC5

Hello all,
  I am trying to find a Bing 54/38/101 for my 76' MC5 400. Also what is the difference between a 54/38/101 and 54/38/102-103 etc? Thanks.

ROB
76' 400 MC5

I am just starting to restore my 76' KTM MC5 and was wondering if any of you guys could tell me what type of levers and throttle I should use? Would the Magura levers with a 314 throttle be a good choice? Thanks.

ROB
76' 400 MC5