'13 KTM 2stroke Throttle Safety Recall

[Bark]

Hi,

Just an FYI for the 2013 KTM folks out there. Not sure at all which bikes are affected but I'm sure your favorite KTM dealer is happy to help you out.

http://ktmtalk.com/index.php?showtopic=475211

This was an issue for my brother in Moab this spring as his throttle did stick twice. He pulled his clutch in twice to prevent an escalated incident.

Cheers,
Aaron

[clamacious]

Yeah, I read that and checked the KTM Canada website for recall info: it's not yet a campaign here in Canada. Until I can get that new throttle piece I'm going to take as much slack as is feasible out of my throttle cable. It appears that the problem is caused by the throttle cable falling off the plastic wheel/pulley thingie inside the throttle and then jamming against the throttle body.

[WRocks]

Interesting story...
Gerry Glazier has a 2013 300XC and was with our group in Moab. I mentioned this recall to him and he said it had never stuck on him. The next day while riding some whoops sections, it stuck on him 3 times.
I had a spare throttle housing for my 2012 300XC, which he used until he was able to get it into a nearby dealership for the changeover.

[takethebounce]

I think I put around 50 hours on my 2013 last year and no issues thankfully, I had also replaced the stock throttle cable with a longer motion pro to re route it as I find the stock cables so short. I wonder if that helps the situation.

[Rod]

I have the longer Motion Pro cable as well, and the problem still occurred.

Both times for me were on some whoops as well, with a bit of speed. First time it stuck around 1/3rd to 1/2 throttle and second time wasn't as bad (maybe just around 10 %)

Happened those two times on a 6-day trip.

Cheers,
Rod

[bfdirect]

While there has not been an official bulletin posted for Canadian dealers and owners the warranty can still be done. We have done 10 already last week.

Good news/Bad News

Good news - We have a bunch of the new updated housings here in stock at Blackfoot Direct.

Bad news - I can only do them for Husabergs TE's I don't care if bought the bike from Blackfoot Direct or not we will take care of it for you! PS - Only Canadian serial number bikes.

Give us a call to make an appointment as we can do it while you wait!

[Brass]

Why does the KTM Canada website still have no news of this? That or it is very obscur on the site.

Anyway, here is a link from a Govenment site that was just sent to me.

http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-al ... 9r-eng.php