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As I suspected, a wealth of info... Thanks Guys.
 Dave H.

Hey Guys... I have a 77 MC5 400. I just replaced the stock pipe with an ACE pipe. It works well. Perhaps a little more snap when she winds up some..... Just my 2 cents.
 Dave H.

Same here. I was in need of a part for a 79 GS80 (400) and Mr Winter helped me out.... Thanks Again.
 Very entertaining bunch also.... (I do a lot of reading in this site!!)
 Dave H.

Hey Mr. Dirtbike. You have some fine looking rides there!
 As for my 79 400 being a problem child... It was just me kidding around.
The bike is in a few milk crates, and needs re-assembly. When I bought it, it was together, but I gotta tinker. Besides, it didn't run (locked-up). When I tore it down, I found the shifter shaft was bent, and the splines got messed up as I was trying to get the motor side cover off, without breaking it. The side cover survived.
 Now I have a new rod kit, piston & rings, bore, crank bearings, gaskets & seals... And thanks to Mr. Winter, I'll have a good shifter shaft. Now I just need time to do the work...
 Whats the saying... All good things come to those who wait!
  Dave H.

Thanks Mike, Email sent.
 I just looked over my last post... GEEZ! I need to get names strait!

Conrad, and Michael, Thanks for the quick comeback, and suggestions.
 I never thought about asking Al B. about it. I need some other small things from him, I'll give that a try if Conrad doesn't have anything.
 Conrad, Thanks for the effort. No Rush, just let me know when you get a chance.

Hey Guys.
  I'm wondering... Should I take a motor apart, or can I just carefully use a paint stripper with the engine assembled?
 I'm concerned about the seals & gaskets...
 Thanks, Dave H.

Hey Guys. Long time lurker, first time poster, and New POG Member.. so here it goes...
My name is Dave Hurley, I live here in the Great Garden State, about an hour and some from Mike G.(yes, I know him)
 I'm the proud owner of a 77 MC5 400 (very cool bike), a 2003 KTM 250 exc plated (my do-all bike), and a 1979 KTM GS 80 (400) (my problem child).
  I hate to ask this right off, but I'm trying to find a decent shifter shaft for the 79 400. Its the last thing I need for it.
 The parts manual I have, seems to show the 125, 175, and 250's shared the same shaft p/n (if it helps)510-34-002-144 superseded to 510-34-002-044
 Its a 14 mm shaft, with a welded spacer about 2 3/8in from the shifter, and about 7 7/8in overall length.
 I'm hoping someone has one in a old box somewhere...
 Enjoy, Dave H.