Anyone ?1999 KTM 200MXC fork problem

[Bob Bean]

I have a problem with a 99KTM 200MXC that I just recently aquired.  IT has NO dampening in the front forks.   45mm Magnums.
I pulled the compression side apart. Oil level at 140mm.
7.5 w  and tried 10w....
I pulled the dampening rod out of the fork leg and stroke the dampner rod with it sitting in oil... Nothing...

I cant figure out how to get the dampening unit apart though...
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At the bottom, the part with threads in it can be moved inward some.
at the top, nothing there ?

No manual, so far I havnt been able to figure it out...
It has to come apart some way..

Anyone ??

Bob Bean

1986 ISDE Italy
1987 ISDE Poland
1989 ISDE Germany

1970 125 Six Day
1973 100 Berkshire
1973 Jackpiner 175
1974 Penton 250 Harescrambler
1976 Husky 250CR
1981 Husky 250CR
1982 Husky 250CR
1983 Honda CR480
1985 Husky 400WRX
1985 Husky 400WR

[chicagojerry]

hey bob. i would contact jerry birky at penton racing products. you probably know him anyway. i would be very surprised if he couldn't help you with it,   here's their # 440 989 4474    chi jer

[Bob Bean]

Thanks, Will give Jerry a call.

1986 ISDE Italy
1987 ISDE Poland
1989 ISDE Germany

1970 125 Six Day
1973 100 Berkshire
1973 Jackpiner 175
1974 Penton 250 Harescrambler
1976 Husky 250CR
1981 Husky 250CR
1982 Husky 250CR
1983 Honda CR480
1985 Husky 400WRX
1985 Husky 400WR

[penrac]

Hi Bob, There are circlips "hiding inside of the cartridge cylinders. After removing cartridges from fork, thread bolt back into cartridge a few turns and tap on bolt. This will move base valve into cartridge therefore exposing hidden circlip inside of the cartridge tube. After removing clip, pull on bolt with pliers and remove base valve. Next let the damping rod drop out of cartridge. Now you can completly inspect and clean the valving, but dont mix parts left or right. As you know right side fork is rebound side, left is compression side fork.
  Jerry Birky

[Bob Bean]

Thanks very much Jerry,   As per our phone conversation this afternoon, I think I am finally getting somewhere with them.  
Cant try them out till Sat or Sun though.  
  If I still have problems with it, will let you know what I find.

Thanks again.

Bob


1986 ISDE Italy
1987 ISDE Poland
1989 ISDE Germany

1970 125 Six Day
1973 100 Berkshire
1973 Jackpiner 175
1974 Penton 250 Harescrambler
1976 Husky 250CR
1981 Husky 250CR
1982 Husky 250CR
1983 Honda CR480
1985 Husky 400WRX
1985 Husky 400WR