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* "shimmy" starting around 50mph which gets a little worse w/ more speed and settles into a cyclic on/off shimmy. | * "shimmy" starting around 50mph which gets a little worse w/ more speed and settles into a cyclic on/off shimmy. | ||
** Balance the wheels, 3oz in front and 3.75 in rear. | ** Balance the wheels, 3oz in front and 3.75 in rear. | ||
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+ | ===Parts=== | ||
+ | * [http://www.woodyswheelworks.com/KTMMotardWheels.html Woody's Wheels]... ends up around $1900 for a "best" supermoto set of wheels. | ||
+ | * [http://www.motionpro.com/motorcycle/partno/11-0058/ LiteLock Rim Locks] Cheap and lighter than stock, light enuf that you shouldn't need to balance the wheels according to some folks. | ||
+ | * [http://www.mx1west.com/mousse-bibs-tubliss.aspx Mousse/Bibs] for going "airless", need to research pros/cons of this more. Sounds like they're heavier, do wear out, can generate heat... | ||
+ | * [http://www.doubletakemirror.com/build/ktm DoubleTake Mirrors] around $93 for a pair. I've also seen mirrors which fold into the hand guards, would like to compare the pros/cons of the Double Takes w/ those. | ||
+ | * [http://dirttricks.com/ DirtTricks Cone Washer] and [http://dirttricks.com/product-category/sprockets sprockets] apparently these last long and are the way to go. | ||
===Forums and Info=== | ===Forums and Info=== |
Revision as of 11:56, 22 January 2014
500 EXC Issues
- cold clutch doesn't fully disengage.
- "shimmy" starting around 50mph which gets a little worse w/ more speed and settles into a cyclic on/off shimmy.
- Balance the wheels, 3oz in front and 3.75 in rear.
Parts
- Woody's Wheels... ends up around $1900 for a "best" supermoto set of wheels.
- LiteLock Rim Locks Cheap and lighter than stock, light enuf that you shouldn't need to balance the wheels according to some folks.
- Mousse/Bibs for going "airless", need to research pros/cons of this more. Sounds like they're heavier, do wear out, can generate heat...
- DoubleTake Mirrors around $93 for a pair. I've also seen mirrors which fold into the hand guards, would like to compare the pros/cons of the Double Takes w/ those.
- DirtTricks Cone Washer and sprockets apparently these last long and are the way to go.
Forums and Info
- ADVRider Forum thread: 500 EXC Less is more? started by neduro
- ADVRider Forum thread: EXC 500 Supermoto
- ADVRider Forum thread: 2012 500 EXC long thread w/ lots of info.
- SuperMoto Threads Goin Both Ways and Project Agent Orange.
- BestDualSportBikes and his YouTube Channel