KTM 640 mechanics - Page 2

Umarth · 11-06-2012, 08:10 PM

To answer my own question, in case someone is also looking, found an excellent mechanic on the south shore of montreal; forgot his name but he's in the canada ktm race team (as a mechanic) as seems to be a reference. He works at Moto Duroy.

Not only that, but contrary to the other montreal ktm shop I've not been impressed with, they actually STOCK PARTS! :)

So, at least that's settled. :)

Nokmuay · 11-06-2012, 10:11 PM

hey guys, have a question. 2005 KTM 640 with a Odessey pc310 about 4 years old. I went out for about an hour ride today came home , used the red shut off so I didnt wake the neighbor, and hit it back to normal. It was still daytime ( neighbor is on shift work ) and I think I might have left the key in the on position and high beams on for an hour or so. I bring it in, did some adjustments on the front wheel, and go to start it and it wouldnt start. ( remember im only guessing that I left the light on ) I am getting a high speed clicking sound from around the battery area. Im gonna put it on a charger but curious, does this sound like a cylanoid or more like low battery?
thanks!!!

juames · 11-07-2012, 03:20 AM

Did you try kicking starting?

BikerBobber · 11-07-2012, 05:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Nokmuay

hey guys, have a question. 2005 KTM 640 with a Odessey pc310 about 4 years old. I went out for about an hour ride today came home , used the red shut off so I didnt wake the neighbor, and hit it back to normal. It was still daytime ( neighbor is on shift work ) and I think I might have left the key in the on position and high beams on for an hour or so. I bring it in, did some adjustments on the front wheel, and go to start it and it wouldnt start. ( remember im only guessing that I left the light on ) I am getting a high speed clicking sound from around the battery area. Im gonna put it on a charger but curious, does this sound like a cylanoid or more like low battery?
thanks!!!

Clicking noise sounds like a dead battery to me.
Try kick starting before its completely dead.....

juames · 11-07-2012, 05:34 AM

Heh bobber...how's the SMC-ADV project coming?

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Originally Posted by BikerBobber

Clicking noise sounds like a dead battery to me.
Try kick starting before its completely dead.....

BikerBobber · 11-07-2012, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by juames

Heh bobber...how's the SMC-ADV project coming?

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Nokmuay · 11-07-2012, 08:59 AM

No, I didnt try to kick start, a buddy was saying it would be hard on the alternator if the bat was dead. I threw it on a charger for a few hours. Never kicked started it before. Infact never kick started a bike period, always had the start button

.
I will give'r a go!
thanks!

BikerBobber · 11-07-2012, 09:00 AM

Not yet. Whiting to get some replies to questions I've posted. This sat.will be a BIG stay thanks to scrambler tom and drift.

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BikerBobber · 11-07-2012, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Nokmuay

No, I didnt try to kick start, a buddy was saying it would be hard on the alternator if the bat was dead. I threw it on a charger for a few hours. Never kicked started it before. Infact never kick started a bike period, always had the start button

.
I will give'r a go!
thanks!

Why/how would kick starting hurry the alternator/stator?

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Nokmuay · 11-07-2012, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by BikerBobber

Why/how would kick starting hurry the alternator/stator?

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I was told something to do with the demand placed on the system with a dead battery would pull from the alternator putting too much stress on it, that the battery should have some life in it before kicking... I dunno, Im far from a mechanically inclined person lol. Just what i was told, thus the reason that I didnt try it. Putting the battery back in it in a few. /Fingerscorssed

Drif10 · 11-07-2012, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Nokmuay

I was told something to do with the demand placed on the system with a dead battery would pull from the alternator putting too much stress on it, that the battery should have some life in it before kicking... I dunno, Im far from a mechanically inclined person lol. Just what i was told, thus the reason that I didnt try it. Putting the battery back in it in a few. /Fingerscorssed

Kicker is just hard on your leg, not the stator (doesn't have an alternator). Killed my battery a couple of times, just kicked it to go.

Nokmuay · 11-07-2012, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Drif10

Kicker is just hard on your leg, not the stator (doesn't have an alternator). Killed my battery a couple of times, just kicked it to go.

Awsome. kicked over, and had the battery charged a bit too, so all is good, thanks guys!!!

11-06-2012, 10:11 PM	#17
Nokmuay Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Aug 2007 Location: South Western Ontario, Canada Oddometer: 448	starting issue hey guys, have a question. 2005 KTM 640 with a Odessey pc310 about 4 years old. I went out for about an hour ride today came home , used the red shut off so I didnt wake the neighbor, and hit it back to normal. It was still daytime ( neighbor is on shift work ) and I think I might have left the key in the on position and high beams on for an hour or so. I bring it in, did some adjustments on the front wheel, and go to start it and it wouldnt start. ( remember im only guessing that I left the light on ) I am getting a high speed clicking sound from around the battery area. Im gonna put it on a charger but curious, does this sound like a cylanoid or more like low battery? thanks!!! __________________ NokMuay! Current ride is 08 CBR1000RR 05 KTM 640 Adventure R

11-07-2012, 03:20 AM	#18
juames Have Fun, Don't Die! Joined: Aug 2008 Location: Ottawa Oddometer: 1,836	Did you try kicking starting? __________________ Roaming Rally 2011Roaming Rally 2012 Roaming Rally 2013 "I don't hate people...I just feel better when they are not around." - Henry Chinaski

11-07-2012, 08:59 AM	#22
Nokmuay Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Aug 2007 Location: South Western Ontario, Canada Oddometer: 448	No, I didnt try to kick start, a buddy was saying it would be hard on the alternator if the bat was dead. I threw it on a charger for a few hours. Never kicked started it before. Infact never kick started a bike period, always had the start button . I will give'r a go! thanks! __________________ NokMuay! Current ride is 08 CBR1000RR 05 KTM 640 Adventure R

11-07-2012, 09:00 AM	#23
BikerBobber Trying to get lost Joined: Feb 2011 Location: Seeleys Bay, Ontario Oddometer: 191	Not yet. Whiting to get some replies to questions I've posted. This sat.will be a BIG stay thanks to scrambler tom and drift. Sent from my mobile. __________________ Bob. formerly KLRbobber FEEDING MY 'MID-LIFE' CRISIS.... My translab adventure http://bobandmike10x10.blogspot.com/

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11-06-2012, 08:10 PM	#16
Umarth ^OP Gnarly Adventurer Joined: May 2011 Location: Montreal/Quebec, aka: dual-sport purgatory Oddometer: 149	To answer my own question, in case someone is also looking, found an excellent mechanic on the south shore of montreal; forgot his name but he's in the canada ktm race team (as a mechanic) as seems to be a reference. He works at Moto Duroy. Not only that, but contrary to the other montreal ktm shop I've not been impressed with, they actually STOCK PARTS! :) So, at least that's settled. :)