Where is the idle speed adjuster on a KTM?
The red idle adjuster knob is visible on top of the throttle body (on the right side of the bike). You increase the idle speed by turning the red adjusting screw clockwise and decrease the idle speed by turning the idle speed adjusting screw counterclockwise.
Is there a cold start button on a KTM Husky?
You are not the only person to ride his KTM or Husky with the choke on (which KTM calls a cold start button). It is a common happening. However, you may be the only rider trying to adjust the idle on your KTM with the choke knob. Take a close look at the KTM’s 44mm Keihin throttle body above.
Where is the choke knob on a KTM?
Take a close look at the KTM’s 44mm Keihin throttle body above. The yellow choke knob is underneath the throttle body. It is utilized by pushing in upward to choke the engine and pulling it down t unchoke the engine.
Where is the Cold Start button on a KTM?
They are both adjustable but if set improperly (don’t ask how we know, but we learn) they can screw up your bike’s idle, starting and even how it runs. The Yellow knob on the bottom of the throttle body is the cold-start button. For normal temperatures you should never need it.
What’s the proper idle setting for a KTM 350?
If you are a moderator please see our troubleshooting guide. DBR- The proper (KTM spec’d, from the owner’s manual) idle setting for their bikes with the 350 SX-F engine (SX-F, XC-F) is 2,300 RPM, +/- 50 RPM, not the 1700-2200 RPM you mention in this article.
What kind of body does KTM SX-F have?
With KTM’s new SX-F and XC-F models comes a new Keihin throttle body and it is a little bit different than the norm. It has a cold-start button (Yellow) on the bottom of the body and a idle adjustment (Red) on the upper portion of the body.
How does the throttle work on a KTM dirt bike?
When you open and close the throttle sharply, the knob pops back out and releases the butterfly back to normal idle position. The knob is adjustable and is used to set only how high you want the engine to high idle at during cold starting.