Compatible parts for a 1981 KTM

[skiracer]

Where can I find information that will give me parts from other year bikes would fit my 1981 KTM 250 project?

1976 MC 5 Original Owner
1982 Suzuki PE 175
1976 Husqvarna 175GP
2002 KTM 200 EXC
2007 KTM 250 XCF
1979 KTM 250 GS (Project)
1981 KTM 250 (Project)

[Big Mac]

Check the links from Home Page for the KTM495 site. They have posted there .pdf's of various spare parts lists and manuals. You can try comparing part #'s.

The later style motors--'79 and later for 420+ and '80 and later for 125/250--similar design but were quite a bit different part-by-part in motor and frame. About only interchangeable item with earlier KTMs is the rear wheel. Lots of updates beginning in '82 again--single shock, reed valve, forks etc.

[Mike Lenz]

Had the same basic engine in 82 and 83 xc model, although had reeds.  wheels 79-82, forks, put some 40mm 82-83 forks on it and it will handle much better,just mill out your triple clamps. Those forks are actually a little shorter and I lowered the back end some on my 81 495 by going to shorter shocks also.  lowering the bike a little helped the handling alot. I have all the books from those years.  If you have a specific question write or call me and I will look.
Mike
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