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* [http://www.woodyswheelworks.com/KTMMotardWheels.html Woody's Wheels]... ends up around $1900 for a "best" supermoto set of wheels. | * [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. 1.6 front and 2.15 rear. | * [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. 1.6 front and 2.15 rear. | ||
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* [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://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 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. | * [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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** [http://www.bikebandit.com/dunlop-d606-motorcycle-tire Dunlop D606 tires]: recommended by some at ADVRider. $88F/$90R at BikeBandit. | ** [http://www.bikebandit.com/dunlop-d606-motorcycle-tire Dunlop D606 tires]: recommended by some at ADVRider. $88F/$90R at BikeBandit. | ||
** Adrian suggested running Trials Tires, here are some [http://www.bikebandit.com/dunlop-d803-trials-motorcycle-tire Dunlop D803 Trials Tires] | ** Adrian suggested running Trials Tires, here are some [http://www.bikebandit.com/dunlop-d803-trials-motorcycle-tire Dunlop D803 Trials Tires] | ||
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| + | * [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... | ||
===Forums and Info=== | ===Forums and Info=== | ||
Revision as of 10:04, 23 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
- Fuel filter sock, put in tank cap area as a pre-filter.
- Skid Plate
- 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.
- 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. 1.6 front and 2.15 rear.
- 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 rear sprockets and front sprockets $37: apparently these last long and are the way to go.
- Acerbis Tanks
- AP Racing PRF Brake Fluid: Apparently the best for not boiling.
- Tires:
- MT21 10/90 tires: recommended by Chris at SBM. $82F/$93R at BikeBandit
- Dunlop D606 tires: recommended by some at ADVRider. $88F/$90R at BikeBandit.
- Adrian suggested running Trials Tires, here are some Dunlop D803 Trials Tires
- Mousse/Bibs for going "airless", need to research pros/cons of this more. Sounds like they're heavier, do wear out, can generate heat...
Forums and Info
- ADVRider forum thread: 500 EXC as a lightweight adventurer. Lots of good info in this thread.
- ADVRider forum thread: on LED Lights.
- 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
