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* 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. | ||
*HEATED GRIPS: | *HEATED GRIPS: |
Revision as of 05:50, 27 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.
Repair Kit
- spare front tube
- duct tape
- bailing wire
- tools
- spare levers
- spare shifter/brake
- tow line (1" webbing)
- ...
Parts
- Hyde Racing.
- All KTM Parts: Rocky Mountain carries.
- HEATED GRIPS:
- Look into KTM options.
- HANDGUARDS PLUS... damper, bar lift, blinkers, fairing, lights...? heated grips, heated vest plug, GPS/Phone charging, computer mount, GPS/Phone mount, ?
- HDB: black handguards and black ano supports.
- 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.
- Pic of HDB's setup w/ a GPR damper.
- DAMPER:
- GPR steering damper $495 (KTM EXC 13-14 Fat Bar: 9001-0078) $450@SBM.
- Scotts Damper for KTM... may trim this package down depending on what happens w/ HDB stuff.
- 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:
- DirtTricks Cone Washer and rear sprockets and front sprockets $37: apparently these last long and are the way to go.
- TANK:
- KTM 5gallon Tank Fits: 2014 KTM 500 EXC Part# 1433310005 price: $359.99
- 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 Dunlop D803
- Chris at SBM recommends the Dunlop Desert AT81 for pure dirt riding.
- 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...
Forums and Info
- Thread on a thorough go-thru of a new KTM bike by some dewd.
- 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