(#1) 1997 KTM Jack Piner Questions

[ktmrider134]

I am the proud owner of the #1 of 133 1997 Jack Piner 200 and do not intend on riding it. The bike is mint and was hardly used, estimated 100 miles. Anyway I want to tear it down and clean it up and had a few questions. Should I remove all case fluids if I plan to store it? If I plan to replace the tires should I buy the same exact stock tires or S-12's? I also was wondering if anyone has a brochure for this bike. I am willing to pay for it, not even sure if they made one.

Anyway my e-mail is             [email protected]
Thanks,
Tim
North Carolina

[tmc3c]

Congratulations on owning the Jack Piner !! If it were me I would put stock tires back on it and keep it original! Now for the oil in the crank case,I am not sure what I would do but when the bike comes to the states I belive it is without oil but I could be wrong. You could call your local shop and confirm this. I am in S.C. and if you don't have a local KTM dealer there is Neelys Racing in Boiling Springs"Spartanburg"[864]578-6000 they have a OSSA hanging from the ceiling inside so maybe also they could be some help on preserving your bike.

Thomas Carmichael

[generalbay]

Congratulations on being the owner of #1, I own #5. They are beautiful bikes and everywhere I take mine it turns heads and draws a crowd. I've never seen a brochure but what piqued my interest in the bike originally was an article in the KTM underground magazine my local KTM dealer showed me which I do have a copy of. I have a Dirt Bike magazine where they tested the bike and another magazine where they compared it to Yamaha WR250F. As far as the tires go, I took off the original tires and I'm storing them along with the original plastic. And I replaced them with S12's. If you want I can tell you what magazine issues I have with articles on the Jackpiner and you should be able to get back issues. If you can't obtain back issues, I have a color copier that I can use to possibly make copies  of these articles for you. David Duval

[Bob Gilman]

Tim,I have #97 new never ridden.   Trail Rider mag. had write ups in Aug. and Sept. of 97.The e-mail for them is [email protected]  you might be able to get back issues.Also KTM gave the dealers a very nice 8x10 picture of the bike.Call around you might be able to pick one up.   Bob

[ktmrider134]

David,
I have tried getting these back issue's with no luck. If you make color copies I will send you money to cover postage and ink! Shoot me an e-mail if your willing to do so.

Thanks,
Tim

Tim

[wildman]

I like to store a engine with the crankcase filled to the tippy-top of the filler hole with whatever motor oil is cheap. That way all the gears and lower end are covered and a few turns of the kickstarter distributes the oil to the top end. I drain it out and run it in my tractor or old beater after storage.

1975 250 Cross Country, 1974 175 Jackpiner, 1975 125

[generalbay]

Hello Tim,
 I would be happy to copy what I have for you.
Let me have your mailing address and I will send them to you.
If you do not want to give your address on this forum E-mail me at
[email protected]
David Duval

[generalbay]

I will check with Jerry Birky at Midwest KTM to see If he can obtain
a copy of the 1997 KTM UNDERGROUND issue V7#2.
David Duval

[generalbay]

Good morning Tim,
 I made color copies of everything I could find.Just need you to
give me the address to send them to.I am not concerned about postage
cost,its just a few pages and a stamp.Still looking for the issue
that has the comparison between KTM EXC 200 and the Yamaha WR250F.
I have both bikes and both are great,hard to pick which one to ride
at times.I raced my Jackpiner the first year I got it in some enduros
(Upland,New Paris,Roselawn ,In.)and one hare scamble (Plymouth,In.)
I even entered it in the Moose Run ,but dropped out,I was afraid it
would get ruined.Today it just stays at my place,I have a 2 mile old style gran prix track and a few miles of wooded trails that follow the creek that splits my property.If you are ever up this way (Valparaiso,In.)stop by and we can have a friendly race and see if
#1 is faster than #5.Take care David Duval

[generalbay]

Good morning Tim,
 I made color copies of everything I could find.Just need you to
give me the address to send them to.I am not concerned about postage
cost,its just a few pages and a stamp.Still looking for the issue
that has the comparison between KTM EXC 200 and the Yamaha WR250F.
I have both bikes and both are great,hard to pick which one to ride
at times.I raced my Jackpiner the first year I got it in some enduros
(Upland,New Paris,Roselawn ,In.)and one hare scamble (Plymouth,In.)
I even entered it in the Moose Run ,but dropped out,I was afraid it
would get ruined.Today it just stays at my place,I have a 2 mile old style gran prix track and a few miles of wooded trails that follow the creek that splits my property.If you are ever up this way (Valparaiso,In.)stop by and we can have a friendly race and see if
#1 is faster than #5.Take care, David Duval

[ktmrider134]

David,
Thanks! I e-mailed my address to you this morning. I am looking forward to digging into the bike. I was close to selling it a few months ago, had a cash offer of $7000 and turned it down. Anyway I think it will just increase in value as the years pass. Thanks again for all you help.
Take care

Tim

[generalbay]

Tim,
 I just sent you my address by e-mail.
Will send the envelope out on monday.
David Duval

[ktmrider134]

Does anyone know what tires were the stock tires on this model? Also I have fork boots on mine and are not sure if they were stock? If they were not stock I am removing. Let me know,
Thanks,
Tim

Tim

[generalbay]

Tim,
 I bought my Jackpiner new still in the box,it came with Michelin M12s
and no fork boots. I took the M12s off and put on S12s, my bike seemed to slide out on turns with the M12s.  
David Duval