KTM 500 EXC - Revision history

Mtc at 01:18, 26 April 2016

2016-04-26T01:18:04Z

Mtc at 04:59, 23 February 2016

2016-02-23T04:59:23Z

Mtc at 04:58, 23 February 2016

2016-02-23T04:58:32Z

Mtc: /* TPS stuff: */

2016-02-18T04:16:01Z

TPS stuff:

Mtc: /* TPS stuff: */

2016-02-18T04:15:20Z

TPS stuff:

Mtc: /* Tank: Liquid bladder */

2016-02-18T04:14:29Z

Tank: Liquid bladder

Mtc: /* SKID PLATE: */

2016-02-18T04:12:48Z

SKID PLATE:

Mtc: /* FUELING: */

2016-02-18T04:12:17Z

FUELING:

Mtc at 22:33, 17 February 2016

2016-02-17T22:33:40Z

Mtc: /* Bags */

2016-02-06T13:51:17Z

Bags

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 *1.5L oil capacity, drain it, refill w/ 1.4, and check right hand sight bubble after riding it around. Should be at 1/2. Add a little more oil if low.
 * 20151122: 1596miles and 59.9hours, changed oil w/ 10/50 Motorex and swapped in "dirt" wheels.
 * [http://ktmtalk.com/showthread.php?441764-2012-KTM-350-EXC-F-Check-Adj-valve-clearances-(-quot-Building-the-Perfect-Wee-Beasty-quot-)&highlight=eticket KTMTalk thread on adjusting valves (id: emptycea)]
 ===Bags===

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 *1.5L oil capacity, drain it, refill w/ 1.4, and check right hand sight bubble after riding it around. Should be at 1/2. Add a little more oil if low.
 * 20151122: 1596miles and 59.9hours, changed oil w/ 10/50 Motorex and swapped in "dirt" wheels.
-* [http://ktmtalk.com/showthread.php?441764-2012-KTM-350-EXC-F-Check-Adj-valve-clearances-(-quot-Building-the-Perfect-Wee-Beasty-quot-)&highlight=eticket KTM Talk thread on adjusting valves]
+* [http://ktmtalk.com/showthread.php?441764-2012-KTM-350-EXC-F-Check-Adj-valve-clearances-(-quot-Building-the-Perfect-Wee-Beasty-quot-)&highlight=eticket KTMTalk thread on adjusting valves (id: emptycea)]
 ===Bags===
 * [http://www.altrider.com/altrider-hemisphere-saddlebag-holster-system/pid/1607 Altrider Hemisphere], makes two types, one kinda horseshoe and another closer to a standard double bag. Scope both.

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 *1.5L oil capacity, drain it, refill w/ 1.4, and check right hand sight bubble after riding it around. Should be at 1/2. Add a little more oil if low.
 * 20151122: 1596miles and 59.9hours, changed oil w/ 10/50 Motorex and swapped in "dirt" wheels.
 ===Bags===
 * [http://www.altrider.com/altrider-hemisphere-saddlebag-holster-system/pid/1607 Altrider Hemisphere], makes two types, one kinda horseshoe and another closer to a standard double bag. Scope both.

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 You don't need a TPS tool to adjust the TPS. Here's what you do;
-. Remove the seat.
+# Remove the seat.
-. Locate the wiring harness just before the gas tank. It will have the rubber cover that is attached via a rubber loop. Open it.
+# Locate the wiring harness just before the gas tank. It will have the rubber cover that is attached via a rubber loop. Open it.
-. Look for the Orange wire with the yellow stripe.
+# Look for the Orange wire with the yellow stripe.
-. Use a small solid piece of wire and slide it down the Orange wire and make contact with the connection.
+# Use a small solid piece of wire and slide it down the Orange wire and make contact with the connection.
-. Attached + voltmeter side to the small wire and the - voltmeter wire to the neg battery terminal.
+# Attached + voltmeter side to the small wire and the - voltmeter wire to the neg battery terminal.
-. turn the key on, turn the bike on (do not start).
+# turn the key on, turn the bike on (do not start).
-. Read the TPS setting.
+# Read the TPS setting.
 *BestDualSportBikes sells a unit that plugs into the TPS sensor but it's $100.

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 =====TPS stuff:=====
 *[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yupPUkzs-cM YouTube vid on adjusting TPS w/ a voltmeter]
 *BestDualSportBikes sells a unit that plugs into the TPS sensor but it's $100.
 *[http://www.tpstool.com/ TPSTool.com] adapter fits onto the TPS for reading with a voltmeter for around $40]

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 ** [http://www.mx1west.com/search.aspx?find=ktm+fuel+tank Acerbis Tanks]
 ====Tank: Liquid bladder====
 * [http://justgastanks.com/product_info.php?products_id=2061 6 gallon bladder at JustGasTanks] $449.
 ** What about finding soft gas bags for expansion?  Strap near standard tank and drain into tank when it'll take'm?

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 *[http://www.rekluse.com/coreexp.shtml Recluse Core EXP]: $900 retail, SBM? + about 90min to install.  Do at an oil change.
 ====SKID PLATE:====
-** [http://www.globetrottin.com/Skid-plate--Composite-full-coverage-for-KTM-500-EXC-XCW_p_23.html RTE Skid Plate] $140 made of carbon/fiber/epoxy.  It is also apparently so tight to the covers that dirt gets between the plate and moto parts and wears on the moto... bike inner-tube between those points prevents the wear.
+* [http://www.globetrottin.com/Skid-plate--Composite-full-coverage-for-KTM-500-EXC-XCW_p_23.html RTE Skid Plate] $140 made of carbon/fiber/epoxy.  It is also apparently so tight to the covers that dirt gets between the plate and moto parts and wears on the moto... bike inner-tube between those points prevents the wear.
-** [http://tmdesignworks.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=325_327_354&products_id=973 TM Designs] skid plate at $119.  Plastic but sounds solid. Try this one if the RTE I have needs replacing.
+* [http://tmdesignworks.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=325_327_354&products_id=973 TM Designs] skid plate at $119.  Plastic but sounds solid. Try this one if the RTE I have needs replacing.
 ====MISC:====
 **[http://dirttricks.com/ DirtTricks Cone Washer] and [http://dirttricks.com/product-category/sprockets rear sprockets] and [http://dirttricks.com/product-category/sprockets/front-sprockets/ktm-husaberg-beta front sprockets $37]: apparently these last long and are the way to go.

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 * Fuel filter sock, put in tank cap area as a pre-filter.
 * [http://slavensracing.com/shop/super-mini-fuel-filter-kit-by-golan/ Golan Fuel Filter] $60 for filter and clamps.  Use this to replace the small stock inline filters which tend to clog and stall the bike.
-*TPS stuff:
+=====TPS stuff:=====
-**[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yupPUkzs-cM YouTube vid on adjusting TPS w/ a voltmeter]
+*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yupPUkzs-cM YouTube vid on adjusting TPS w/ a voltmeter]
-**BestDualSportBikes sells a unit that plugs into the TPS sensor but it's $100.
+*BestDualSportBikes sells a unit that plugs into the TPS sensor but it's $100.
 ====RECLUSE Clutch:====
 *[http://www.rekluse.com/coreexp.shtml Recluse Core EXP]: $900 retail, SBM? + about 90min to install.  Do at an oil change.

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 * All KTM Parts: [http://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/v/54/11296/Dirt-Bike-KTM-500-EXC-2014 Rocky Mountain] carries.
-More Detail and ramblings:
+===More Detail and ramblings:===
-====HEATED GRIPS:====
+====DAMPER:====
-**Look into KTM options.
+* Most people recommend the Scotts. I went w/ them.
 ====HANDGUARDS PLUS...====
 *damper, bar lift, blinkers, fairing, lights...?  heated grips, heated vest plug, GPS/Phone charging, computer mount, GPS/Phone mount, ?
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 *[http://www.highwaydirtbikes.com/HDB_Shop/index.php?app=ccp0&ns=display&ref=splash Highway Dirtbikes] has some nice hand guards, windshield, possibly light mounts and blinkers... nice button switches as well... may want to do a fully integrated unit w/ a Scotts Damper.ADVRIDER01 at checkout to get 10% off purchase.
 *[http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=542381&page=5 Pic] of HDB's setup w/ a GPR damper.
 ====LIGHTS:====
 **[http://www.cyclopsadventuresports.com/3000-Lumen-H4-H6-LED-Headlight-bulb-_p_83.html LED upgrade for stock] $60.
 **[http://www.bajadesigns.com/ProductDetail?ItemNumber=490003 Baja Designs Squadron] $300 each.
 **EnduroTech lights look pretty nice and seem to fit in the stock housing w/ low/hi options but may not "throw" as well as they should.
-====DAMPER:====
 ====FUELING:====
 * Fuel filter sock, put in tank cap area as a pre-filter.
 * [http://slavensracing.com/shop/super-mini-fuel-filter-kit-by-golan/ Golan Fuel Filter] $60 for filter and clamps.  Use this to replace the small stock inline filters which tend to clog and stall the bike.
 ====RECLUSE Clutch:====
 *[http://www.rekluse.com/coreexp.shtml Recluse Core EXP]: $900 retail, SBM? + about 90min to install.  Do at an oil change.

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 * 20151122: 1596miles and 59.9hours, changed oil w/ 10/50 Motorex and swapped in "dirt" wheels.
 ===Bags===
-* Altrider Hemisphere, makes two types, one kinda horseshoe and another closer to a standard double bag. Scope both.
+* [http://www.altrider.com/altrider-hemisphere-saddlebag-holster-system/pid/1607 Altrider Hemisphere], makes two types, one kinda horseshoe and another closer to a standard double bag. Scope both.
 *[http://www.ktmtwins.com/giant-loop-ktm-zigzag-handlebar-bag GiantLoop ZigZag Handlebar Bag $55] at KTM Twins. Looks like a solid bag and would be nice to cover the bars and store some basics for quick access.
 *[http://www.ortliebusa.com/prodInfo.asp?pid=342&cid=2 Ortlieb Moto Speed Bags] $240, thinking these might be the way to go for the enduro but gotta figure out how to shield them from the exhaust sufficiently.