WK400 owners thread.

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On a slight tangent which made me smile...…………. :D

Given the rarity of the WK400's circa 40 or less nationally you can imagine my surprise to find on a bike insurance leaflet one was used for the picture, I had to look twice ……………. :o :o

what are the odds !!!!!!!!!
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Thanks for the manual link, very useful!
netsonic wrote: Fri Jun 21, 2019 7:31 pm Just a thought, did you get the toolkit with your purchase as the spark plug socket in most useful.... :shock:
Damn, no. I'll have to get one. What size will I need, is it not standard then?

Haven't done much with the bike yet apart from ride it. Having an absolute hoot with it going down tiny local back lanes I've never noticed before :) I've stuck the headlight guard on and will putting the engine bars on this weekend, planning to try the filler cap mod too since the cut-outs when fuel is low are getting v annoying. It doesn't do it much but it always seems to be on the way up a hill.
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netsonic wrote: Sat Jun 22, 2019 3:13 pm On a slight tangent which made me smile...…………. :D

Given the rarity of the WK400's circa 40 or less nationally you can imagine my surprise to find on a bike insurance leaflet one was used for the picture, I had to look twice ……………. :o :o

what are the odds !!!!!!!!!

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What's the betting that's someone who's posted on this thread? :D
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Paul-F wrote: Thu Jun 27, 2019 6:23 pm Thanks for the manual link, very useful!
netsonic wrote: Fri Jun 21, 2019 7:31 pm Just a thought, did you get the toolkit with your purchase as the spark plug socket in most useful.... :shock:
Damn, no. I'll have to get one. What size will I need, is it not standard then?

Haven't done much with the bike yet apart from ride it. Having an absolute hoot with it going down tiny local back lanes I've never noticed before :) I've stuck the headlight guard on and will putting the engine bars on this weekend, planning to try the filler cap mod too since the cut-outs when fuel is low are getting v annoying. It doesn't do it much but it always seems to be on the way up a hill.
Ah could be tricky using a different plug socket, the WK400 plug removal is somewhat a pain, the plug socket size is 12mm based on thread size not nut size which is 18mm. The socket that comes with the bike is adapted to take an Allen key on the top and I've got a way of doing this without removing the tank but still needs some parts removed off the bike to get access. May be worth a call to Quadzilla to see if they have a tool kit with said plug socket
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Went out on mine yesterday afternoon. Having put the KTM back together realised Id rather ride that as I struggle with the WK down the really rough tracks.
New car which I love and no desire to travel on the bike this year means the WK will probably be for sale.
Did try the Himalayan and as much as its a fab bike, Id rather have something a bit more dirt bike looking and easier to find parts for. So will look at the CRF250 Rallye
No idea what to ask for the WK, has just over 9000 miles on a 65 plate.
Guessing 1000-1200?
Couple of niggles, no front lights which as Netsonic found out the switch, needs a front tyre but I run Maxxis ITs, new owner might prefer dual sport
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Have you made some baffles yet .

I found my wheels were bent from factory .

Done spokes and tyre grips
There balanced now.
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Spent the day tinkering in the sunshine with WK400. :D

I stripped down the back end, wheel off, sprocket off, spacers out, bearing dust caps out then a good clean and inspection on wear and tear.

Bearings will need to be changed soon, which i have ready, i did the front a while back due to one failed bearing which i think was installed slightly off true. The front was fairly straightforward but not so sure on the back as i haven’t the space to get a drift in to knock out as the inner spacer sits bearing face to bearing face and is flush with the bearing so no lip to catch the drift, any suggestions most welcome. :? :!:
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I also wanted to check the size the rear sprocket as i wanted to try an option away from the OEM. After a bit of research and checking measurements the rear can be changed to a JTR 897 40T, which comes in anodized black, very posh......and the front is a JTF 1322 15T, chain is a 520 110 link which does not need to be JT although they do a nice gold, nickel or black steel version but I will see nearer the time when I change the set, likely to go for split link rather than rivet. JT do a DL X ring chain which the DL means supplied with duel link, very handy.............

I’m pleased to confirm the JTR 897 is the right size.
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One point I noticed is the JT sprocket has countersunk bolt holes and the original does not so I will get some new countersunk sprocket bolts as well, these are M8 x 33mm although 25mm would be good
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A point of ref is I sourced the rear sprocket new for £13.40 and the front for £8.45, i know they are not going to last twenty thousand miles like some premium brands but I’m ok with that for the price
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Nice, good find!

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the inner spacer sits bearing face to bearing face and is flush with the bearing so no lip to catch the drift, any suggestions most welcome. :? :!:
Most times the spacer is just wedged there in line with the bearings from being preloaded when you tighten the axle up, try sticking a long screwdriver down the hole and levering sideways the spacer should shift to one side giving you a lip to hit, then push it to the other side and repeat
Its a trick............get an Axe
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Asgard wrote: Mon Jul 08, 2019 6:01 pm
the inner spacer sits bearing face to bearing face and is flush with the bearing so no lip to catch the drift, any suggestions most welcome. :? :!:
Most times the spacer is just wedged there in line with the bearings from being preloaded when you tighten the axle up, try sticking a long screwdriver down the hole and levering sideways the spacer should shift to one side giving you a lip to hit, then push it to the other side and repeat
Ah, thanks - that's good timing since I had the wheels off to get new tyres fitted and I think the rear bearing feels a bit rough. Not sure I'm up to attempting that job tho. I've put it back on for now.
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