In order for a bike to start it must have 3 things, AIR The easiest is checking to make sure the air filter is clean and that there are no obstructions between airbox and carb. FUEL Dump the old gas and add a gallon of fresh gas. Next pull your fuel line off of carb and turn petcock on to ensure you have gas going into the carb. It wouldn't hurt to pull the carb off and give it a good cleaning at this point. Be sure to pull your main and idle jets out and clean them and make sure you can blow through them before reassembling. SPARK Check the spark at the plug. If there is no spark, check your plug cap (cheap fix) first, if that is not it go on to your stator.
Could be valve clearance.
kick start it.
In 1997 the LC4 was the first KTM dirt bike to have an electric start.
I dont really no how to start off on a KTM 85 SX
I have a 1998 KTM 380 and it was doing the same thing and one day it wouldnt start at all and i tested everything ang it was the cdi box
yes there is the ktm ktm 85 ktm 110 ktm 125 ktm 150 ktm 250 ktm 500
try putting your bike in gear and rocking it back and forth...its called priming the piston..only way i can start my ktm cold
you dont, drain the oil and start again
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vovlo wont start using key
Is it hard to kick or no matter how many times you kick it wont start? If the second choice is whats happening my guess is low compression. Maybe a compression test and or valve adjustment is in order if you have good fuel and a clean air filter and good spark. My 2000 ktm 400 would not kick start at all only push start. I had very low compression because of worn rings. If you can push the kick starter with your hand and not using the compression release this is your problem.
Its more than likely the transmission