1995 KTM 250 Help

Mackman24 · 01-24-2013, 07:30 PM

Hey guys, this is my first time posting but Im always looking at the cool ride reports so I appoligize if I post this in the wrong spot. Well here is the issue.

I Found a 1995 KTM 250SX for $500. its actually very clean cosmetic wise. and seller states that the motor was completly rebuilt. (Top end and Bottom end) he did say that it does need a stator to be running again, Which I found a good used one at a local KTM shop for $120. I went by and took a look at the machine and it had good compression and kicked over just fine. when I kicked it, the piston went through the motion inside the motor. but it almost sounded like it was blowing air out somewhere and sort of a slap noise. anybody know what Im talking about or had the same kinda issue? if so what am I looking at as far as parts? should I even bother buying? I really do like this era KTM and they are typically hard to find. some input would be great.

bykpimp · 01-24-2013, 07:49 PM

This will be bumped to the smoking section any minute. A 95 no spark KTM 250 is a hundred dollar bike at best. $120.00 for a used stator?????

Ever notice those signs that read " NO RETURNS ON ELECTRICAL ITEMS "
Save yourself and walk away.

nevgriff64 · 01-24-2013, 08:12 PM

Welcome to the Forum Macman.

Lets move this over to Thumpers for you mate. Orange Crush is for the KTM 950/990 Twins.

Navin · 01-24-2013, 08:31 PM

I'd sign up at ktmtalk.com and spend some time at the "oldies but goodies" section. The expert are there, and will give you solid advice.

Mackman24 · 01-24-2013, 08:51 PM

Thank you guys for the guidence and advice!

Foot dragger · 01-25-2013, 08:31 AM

Ah,yes the 95 had the dreaded S.E.M. Swedish built stator/flywheel/coil,not the most reliable ignition in the world,Ive had 2 KTM's with SEM's and both crapped out ignition wise while fairly new.

Hard to find new parts and hard to find someone to rewind the stock stator,if you dont know much about 2 strokes maybe find something a shade newer. KTM went to Kokusan ign in 97. No mas problems.

Navin · 01-25-2013, 09:23 AM

Post 98 and you can use the last gen PDS shocks slightly shortened along with lots of other parts.

01-24-2013, 07:30 PM	#1
Mackman24 ^OP n00b Joined: Jul 2011 Location: Lewisville, TX Oddometer: 2	1995 KTM 250 Help Hey guys, this is my first time posting but Im always looking at the cool ride reports so I appoligize if I post this in the wrong spot. Well here is the issue. I Found a 1995 KTM 250SX for $500. its actually very clean cosmetic wise. and seller states that the motor was completly rebuilt. (Top end and Bottom end) he did say that it does need a stator to be running again, Which I found a good used one at a local KTM shop for $120. I went by and took a look at the machine and it had good compression and kicked over just fine. when I kicked it, the piston went through the motion inside the motor. but it almost sounded like it was blowing air out somewhere and sort of a slap noise. anybody know what Im talking about or had the same kinda issue? if so what am I looking at as far as parts? should I even bother buying? I really do like this era KTM and they are typically hard to find. some input would be great.

01-24-2013, 07:49 PM	#2
bykpimp Live and let ride Joined: Oct 2006 Location: Santa Cruz Ca Oddometer: 1,363	This will be bumped to the smoking section any minute. A 95 no spark KTM 250 is a hundred dollar bike at best. $120.00 for a used stator????? Ever notice those signs that read " NO RETURNS ON ELECTRICAL ITEMS " Save yourself and walk away. __________________ " I can't fix your motorcycle over the phone or internet" Spanky

01-24-2013, 08:12 PM	#3
nevgriff64 Spelt with 2 ffs Joined: Nov 2005 Location: Melbourne Australia Oddometer: 11,481	Welcome to the Forum Macman. Lets move this over to Thumpers for you mate. Orange Crush is for the KTM 950/990 Twins. __________________ 6 Weeks 17 750 kilometers Traveling Around Australia

01-25-2013, 08:31 AM	#6
Foot dragger beat up ex flat tracker Joined: Dec 2006 Location: chico,just below rag dump(nor-cal) Oddometer: 6,768	Ah,yes the 95 had the dreaded S.E.M. Swedish built stator/flywheel/coil,not the most reliable ignition in the world,Ive had 2 KTM's with SEM's and both crapped out ignition wise while fairly new. Hard to find new parts and hard to find someone to rewind the stock stator,if you dont know much about 2 strokes maybe find something a shade newer. KTM went to Kokusan ign in 97. No mas problems. __________________ 2003 DR 650.(1976 Montesa 250 Enduro-nice!) - - 1990 MASI TEAM-3V.- 1976 Motobecane, Super-Mirage.- Kona, HumuHumuNukuNukuApua'a. Single Speed ThRaShEr BiKe. 1968 360 Greeves challenger MXer. 1999 Triumph Trophy 1200. 2011 KTM530 EXC. 2012 KONA Hei Hei Deluxe (ongoing bike issues) -2009 KTM 200XC-W.

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01-24-2013, 08:31 PM	#4
Navin Unwounding Joined: Sep 2009 Location: Mudville Oddometer: 4,322	I'd sign up at ktmtalk.com and spend some time at the "oldies but goodies" section. The expert are there, and will give you solid advice.

01-24-2013, 08:51 PM	#5
Mackman24 ^OP n00b Joined: Jul 2011 Location: Lewisville, TX Oddometer: 2	Thank you guys for the guidence and advice!

01-25-2013, 09:23 AM	#7
Navin Unwounding Joined: Sep 2009 Location: Mudville Oddometer: 4,322	Post 98 and you can use the last gen PDS shocks slightly shortened along with lots of other parts.