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Home Come Back Any Time 2008 August 1988 KTM Big Bore 500mx Dirtbike

1988 KTM Big Bore 500mx Dirtbike


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This is a KTM 500mx bike I picked up as a project off of Craigslist. I have a bit of an obsession with KTM 2-stroke motorcycles.

These bikes were known to be absolute beasts. In terms of power they put the competing big bore bikes of the time to shame. The KX500 and the CR500 just did not produce as much peak power as these KTM’s.

This bike had been torn down when the head gasket blew – a fairly common problem with these bikes due to their insane compression. I got it from the previous owner almost exactly as shown. He had already resprayed the frame and polished up a few bits here and there. Still lots of work to do though.

Aug 30, 2008Evan Fell
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Comments: 6
  1. Carl Britton
    14 years ago

    I have one of these I am about to strip and eBay the parts. Is there anything you need for your project before I do this. Its 25-1-09 now and i will start auction in about one week. Cheers Carl

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  2. Josh Youngstrom
    12 years ago

    I have a 1989 ktm 500 and I am working on fixing it up, I need the left side out side case over the clutch and water pump. If you can help get that part let me know please.

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  3. Jody Pearce
    12 years ago

    Hi Josh, I happen to have a nearly complete ’89 500 MXC that I need to find a home for. The case covers are in good condition. It came with a few accessories made by Z-racing of Orange County, California.
    Contact me if you’re interested.
    (949)682 5869

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  4. Michael Delich
    10 years ago

    Do you know where I could begin to find a spark arrestor for a 1988 ktm 500?

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