Looking for a KTM Specialist in OZ

Hey guys,
My brother inlaw lives in Sydney and runs a KTM 650 motard type machine that has just suffered a cam bearing failure. The dealer is quoting huge numbers to deal with this so I figured I would reach out to see if there are any specialists that work from home or in a small shop that may be more reasonable.

Any suggestions would be welcome!

 

Hope this help
http://www.dirtbikeworld.net/forum/archive/index.php/t-65734.html

 

Thanks Mr. Long

Unfortunately that link won't work for me here at work. There must be some stimulating images on that site that my employer doesn't want me to see. :blue:

 

Will PM you the details

 

Jethro -

Longs link was not stimulating! Its a forum with Q&A. I copy and pasted it. Lets see how this displays here:



21-01-2010, 08:29 AM
who in oz, would you say is a ktm specialist workshop?? found some serious metal on my drain plug last oil change. think a circlip in trans has failed and one of the gears is rooted. anyways the cases need to come apart and its exceeds my ability. so wheres a good workshop.
btw i am on the south coast nsw, so the closer, the better
cheers
matt
snag1
21-01-2010, 08:45 AM
I'm a bit biased mate but I would say Caldecott Motors in Keith, SA bit far for you to come for a rebuild though....
Hammer456
21-01-2010, 10:06 AM
I use and recommend Bruce's in Mitchell, Canberra mate. IMHO he is second to none in Canberra:tick.

He also rides KTM too, knows what he is talking about and will give you a no bullshit service.

Give him a call on (02) 6241-1723
AlexM
21-01-2010, 10:13 AM
Maxpower in Russell Vale (Wollongong). Wouldn't let anyone else touch any of my bikes.
dalboy
21-01-2010, 12:29 PM
thanx guys. i heard dirt bike factory in wollongong arent bad either. looks like wollongong or canberra it is. little bit closer to canberra for me
nawill
21-01-2010, 05:29 PM
I use and recommend Bruce's in Mitchell, Canberra mate. IMHO he is second to none in Canberra:tick.

He also rides KTM too, knows what he is talking about and will give you a no bullshit service.

Give him a call on (02) 6241-1723

Bruce is second to Matt @ total motorcycle solutions in Queanbeyan^alc

Totalmotorcycle solutions
37 carrington street, Queanbeyan east NSW 2620
(02) 6297 9304‎ – (02) 6297 5245‎ (Fax) – 0438 979 301‎ (Mobile)

Matt is off work for the next week or so after a wakeboarding accident. so give it till at least thu/fri.
Tell him Neil sent you.
dalboy
21-01-2010, 09:46 PM
cheers mate.
i took it for a ride this arvo then dropped the oil and checked the screens. no metal. gunna give it a tank of fuel and check it again. if its still bad i'll give them a buzz
Hori
21-01-2010, 09:52 PM
metals a common thing in gearboxes ..thats what there made of :laughing-
dalboy
22-01-2010, 10:45 AM
yeah....... but im pretty sure there shouldnt be any metal bits floating around in the oil. they should be connected to the parts themselves.
so your saying i shouldnt be concerned?
splints
22-01-2010, 07:34 PM
yeah....... but im pretty sure there shouldnt be any metal bits floating around in the oil. they should be connected to the parts themselves.
so your saying i shouldnt be concerned?

maybe not, can u post a pic? hop onto ktm.talk too for advice, some of those guys are anal but very helpful

are "metal bits" actual chunks or filings that were stuck onto your magnetic bit in the drain plug?
dalboy
23-01-2010, 10:16 AM
there were a few "chunks" or largish pieces. ive posted it up on ktmtalk already with pics. one piece was of the drain plug itself.
dalboy
24-01-2010, 09:21 PM
looks like the bits may have come from the locking level bearing shield. took the clutch cover off to find the shield missing today. ordered a new locking lever and gasket. hopefully thats all it was

 

Thanks Pliskin :thumb:
I thought it would help to link to the forum so he can get more details from other riders.

 

Thanks to everyone!

I have forwarded the comments along to my bro. I think he is a bit pissed off with the KTM but I don't know how well it was maintained so I'm not sure if his anger is warranted or not.

 

Did you tell him get a Honda ound: