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*[http://www.nomadtanks.com.au/Tanks.php NomadTanks] hard tanks for the back fender in a pinch.
 
*[http://www.nomadtanks.com.au/Tanks.php NomadTanks] hard tanks for the back fender in a pinch.
 
*[http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=135056 ADVRider thread on soft fuel bags.]
 
*[http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=135056 ADVRider thread on soft fuel bags.]
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*[http://www.turtlepac.com/products/collapsible-jerry-can-fuel-tanks.html TurtlePac] has some soft bags.
 
* AP Racing PRF Brake Fluid: Apparently the best for not boiling.
 
* AP Racing PRF Brake Fluid: Apparently the best for not boiling.
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* TIRES:
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====TIRES:====
 
**[http://www.bikebandit.com/maxxis-maxxcross-desert-it-m7304d-motorcycle-tire Maxxcross Desert IT front] $83 (recommended by Scott).
 
**[http://www.bikebandit.com/maxxis-maxxcross-desert-it-m7304d-motorcycle-tire Maxxcross Desert IT front] $83 (recommended by Scott).
 
**[http://www.bikebandit.com/maxxis-maxxcross-desert-it-m7305d-motorcycle-tire Maxxcross Desert IT rear] gotta figure out what size. ...probably 110/90-19.
 
**[http://www.bikebandit.com/maxxis-maxxcross-desert-it-m7305d-motorcycle-tire Maxxcross Desert IT rear] gotta figure out what size. ...probably 110/90-19.
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** Adrian suggested running  Trials Tires [http://www.bikebandit.com/dunlop-d803-trials-motorcycle-tire Dunlop D803]
 
** Adrian suggested running  Trials Tires [http://www.bikebandit.com/dunlop-d803-trials-motorcycle-tire Dunlop D803]
 
** Chris at SBM recommends the [http://teamdunlop.hookit.com/news/introducing-the-geomax-at81at81-desert-rc/ Dunlop Desert AT81] for pure dirt riding.
 
** Chris at SBM recommends the [http://teamdunlop.hookit.com/news/introducing-the-geomax-at81at81-desert-rc/ Dunlop Desert AT81] for pure dirt riding.
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*WHEELS:
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====WHEELS:====
 
**Rad Racing in Utah has nice stuff and some good prices...
 
**Rad Racing in Utah has nice stuff and some good prices...
 
**[http://www.woodyswheelworks.com/KTMMotardWheels.html Woody's Wheels]... ends up around $1900 for a "best" supermoto set of wheels... and may not include a rotor or sprocket.
 
**[http://www.woodyswheelworks.com/KTMMotardWheels.html Woody's Wheels]... ends up around $1900 for a "best" supermoto set of wheels... and may not include a rotor or sprocket.
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*TUBLESS:
 
*TUBLESS:
 
**[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.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...
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*Kickstand (if the stock ever has issues) [http://www.amazon.com/Pro-Moto-Billet-PMB-01-3007-Kickstand/dp/B008KT3DL6 Pro-Moto-Billet] $153.
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====Kickstand====
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* (if the stock ever has issues) [http://www.amazon.com/Pro-Moto-Billet-PMB-01-3007-Kickstand/dp/B008KT3DL6 Pro-Moto-Billet] $153.
  
 
===Forums and Info===
 
===Forums and Info===

Revision as of 11:11, 14 October 2014

2014 KTM 500 EXC

500 EXC Issues

  • 20140712:
    • No OIL in it right now, don't fire it up.
    • Need to swap in and adjust the Rekluse clutch master cylinder.
    • Need to re-install the bash guard
    • Need to install the HDB hand guards
    • Sicass says something about the re-wire kit wrt the green signal light.
  • 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)
  • ...

Repair Kit

Rugged Rider tool list

  • billet rear brake lever (RR) and shift lever (Hammerhead)
  • Fender pack
  • front tube
  • tire irons
  • rubber tubing/siphon
  • JB Weld stuff
  • clutch and brake levers
  • shift lever
  • rear brake lever
  • Clutch repair kit?
  • chain breaker
  • bicycle hand pump
  • valve stem remover
  • duct tape
  • safety wire
  • spare nuts/bolts

Parts

KTM Wheels: Front: 21x1.6 Rear: 18x2.15 RAD Wheels: Front: 21x1.6 Rear: 19x2.15

Likely Stuff:

Vendors:

More Detail and ramblings:

  • 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.
  • LIGHTS:
  • 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:

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...

Kickstand

Forums and Info

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