Difference between revisions of "KTM 500 EXC"

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===Parts===
 
===Parts===
 
* All KTM Parts: [http://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/v/54/11296/Dirt-Bike-KTM-500-EXC-2014 Rocky Mountain] carries.
 
* All KTM Parts: [http://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/v/54/11296/Dirt-Bike-KTM-500-EXC-2014 Rocky Mountain] carries.
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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.
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*HEATED GRIPS:
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* Fuel filter sock, put in tank cap area as a pre-filter.
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**Look into KTM options.
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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.
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*HANDGUARDS PLUS... damper, bar lift, blinkers, fairing, lights...?
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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.
 
*DAMPER:
 
*DAMPER:
 
**[http://www.gprstabilizer.com/prod_v4_dirt GPR steering damper] $495 (KTM EXC 13-14 Fat Bar: 9001-0078) $450@SBM.
 
**[http://www.gprstabilizer.com/prod_v4_dirt GPR steering damper] $495 (KTM EXC 13-14 Fat Bar: 9001-0078) $450@SBM.
 
**[http://www.scottsonline.com/Stabilizer_Purchase2.php?Make=Ktm&Model=&Bike_ID=6793&Year=2014&Size=500&Fred=%20Exc&BI_ID=374983 Scotts Damper for KTM]... may trim this package down depending on what happens w/ HDB stuff.
 
**[http://www.scottsonline.com/Stabilizer_Purchase2.php?Make=Ktm&Model=&Bike_ID=6793&Year=2014&Size=500&Fred=%20Exc&BI_ID=374983 Scotts Damper for KTM]... may trim this package down depending on what happens w/ HDB stuff.
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*FUELING:
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** Fuel filter sock, put in tank cap area as a pre-filter.
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*RECLUSE:
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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:
 
*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.

Revision as of 15:11, 9 February 2014

500 EXC Issues

  • cold clutch doesn't fully disengage.
    • This is normal for the KTM, the oil needs to warm up.
  • "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

  • All KTM Parts: Rocky Mountain carries.
  • HEATED GRIPS:
    • Look into KTM options.
  • HANDGUARDS PLUS... damper, bar lift, blinkers, fairing, lights...?
    • 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.
  • DAMPER:
  • FUELING:
    • Fuel filter sock, put in tank cap area as a pre-filter.
  • RECLUSE:
    • Recluse Core EXP: $900 retail, SBM? + about 90min to install. Do at an oil change.
  • SKID PLATE:
    • 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.
    • TM Designs skid plate at $105. Plastic but sounds solid. Not quite as much coverage as the RTE tho.
  • 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.
  • RIM LOCKS:
    • 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.
  • MIRRORS:
    • 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. ...may just use integrated flip-outs into handguards.
  • MISC:
  • TANK:
  • AP Racing PRF Brake Fluid: Apparently the best for not boiling.
  • TIRES:
  • WHEELS:
    • Rad Racing in Utah has nice stuff and some good prices...
    • Woody's Wheels... ends up around $1900 for a "best" supermoto set of wheels... and may not include a rotor or sprocket.
    • Warp9 around $1K for a full setup including rotors and caliper spacer. These sound like they're a good bang/buck but might not hold up to extreme abuse.
    • DNA Wheels, similar to the Warp9's.
  • TUBLESS:
    • Mousse/Bibs for going "airless", need to research pros/cons of this more. Sounds like they're heavier, do wear out, can generate heat...

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