TE/TC Wet mod in stator case

Has anyone had success buy putting atf or antifreeze in case to cool stator and keep water getting sucked in from heat and keep from deteriorating

Wet mod is done more for starter lubrication. Here's a thread on KTM Talk. You'll have to join, to read it....
http://ktmtalk.com/showthread.php?491318-Wet-Mod-Stator-dead&highlight=Wet mod dead

Great read. So, next hows it done correctly, after market cover with filler cap?
Also whats best oil? Rotella, atf,fork oil, gear oil? Haha please guy lets not fight over this part.

Sound like opening a can of worms.... 1000s of these bikes great without reinventing the wheel....

Haha i know but this is a talk forum, lets use it

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I kind of have to agree. It is a great idea if you have the know how and might increase its life but for my bikes with a dry case ill leave it that way. Not to say it cant be done or discussed of course.

Many thanks no matter opinions, in 80s this access was impossible. Love this forum

haven't looked at the above stuff but Jeff Slavens has these mods on video on his webpage. I did squirt a little MaxiLube into the starter gear assembly on my TE300. My bike never cranks cold but I never think about it, I always kick start first thing on the day after she warms up the e start always works. for me that's just normal function, I don't give it any thought.

A dirt bike starter is not made to be like your car starter and use it 47 times a day.... start cold with your foot then a few times each ride and you wont have a problem

The vids I posted are the Slavens Racing ones.

Really $10,000 bike but don't use the electric start. This is OK with you guys?

Dont like it go buy a $7000 yamaha.... Yes they are tiny starters not meant for constant use.... deal with it.... sport full of whiny bitches now adays....

Bought a Beta cheaper than KTM and the starter works. No crying here. Kinda sounds like you're the whiny bitch!
I love when people make excuses for companies that do shitty work.

My Sherco doesn't have a kickstarter...

Yeh sorry racemx but ktm have stitched up thousands of people with these starters over the years. Surely they could have come up with a proper/better design after the first couple of models?! Other than that great bikes but starter let's em down badly(admittedly post 13/14 are better). I'm sure they'll have a new design this year or next.

Man how diplomatic was that^?! I should be runnin a gubberment somewhere

hey all let's keep it civil. your bike your choice of what want you want to do with it. myself I prefer to keep it as much oem as possible.

It appears the 2017 engine has the starter mounted differently so a new design and new problems are coming. I plan to kick mine when cold since it's very easy to do and only use the button when required.
My 501 as well as many other new husky bikes don't come with a kick start but can be added if preferred.

Any pics of 17??

Where do you guys go for inexpensive starter and parts?
Any maint tips to make it last longer, this is my first starter bike.