getting new ktm, whats this water in swing arm stuff?

[CarFanatic]

I heard something about water getting in the swing arm??

[Boytjie]

Hello CarFanatic,

Yeah it is right... if i may ask, where did you hear (or post/blog) about it. I have a 525XC, washed it twice (no power wash here) and found sunstantial water ingress into the swing arm. I believe the water enter at the pivot bolt and bearings (no sealed bearings). Whilst driving, the water exited the rear brakeline retaining clip (there are 2 brake clips).

I removed the rear one and sprayed a half can of WD40 to ensure no rust build-up inside the swing arm. This was pointed to KTM, still waiting for a official comment.

Cheers,
Boytjie

[CarFanatic]

pretty sure I read it on ktmtalk.com

[Boytjie]

Thanks... will check it out.

[realbadlarry]

Happened to my 525. No power washer here, just the hose. Siliconed up the brake line holders and drilled a hole on each side on the bottom. Was way more water than I would have liked to see in there.