KTM 500 EXC

2014 KTM 500 EXC

Bags

• Altrider Hemisphere, makes two types, one kinda horseshoe and another closer to a standard double bag. Scope both.
• GiantLoop ZigZag Handlebar Bag $55 at KTM Twins. Looks like a solid bag and would be nice to cover the bars and store some basics for quick access.
• Ortlieb Moto Speed Bags $240, thinking these might be the way to go for the enduro but gotta figure out how to shield them from the exhaust sufficiently.

Repair Kit

• spare front tube
• duct tape
• bailing wire
• tools
• spare levers
• spare shifter/brake
• tow line (1" webbing)
• ...

Repair Kit

• Wolfman toolroll $25@Slavens Not sure this is the unit I want but it looks decent.
• DirtBikeGear list
• 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:

• http://dirttricks.com/shop/regina-orn6-o-ring-chain
• http://dirttricks.com/shop/13-tooth-ktm-front-sprocket or stick w/ 14tooth?
• http://dirttricks.com/shop/ktm-front-disk-brake-rotors
• http://dirttricks.com/shop/ktm-rear-disk-brake-rotor-dirt-tricks-rotors
• http://dirttricks.com/shop/dirt-tricks-ktm-dome-washer
• http://dirttricks.com/shop/ktm-45-rear-sprocket
• Bolts/hardware?
• Street tires
• Rear dirt tire
• Sicass Under Fender $90. ...some forum posts commented that the SicAss fender is kinda thin/cheap. I'm gonna try just modifying the stock unit.
• Neutech Tubliss $160/pair eBay, normally $100/wheel.

Vendors:

• Hyde Racing.
• All KTM Parts: Rocky Mountain carries.

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:
  • LED upgrade for stock $60.
  • Baja Designs Squadron $300 each.
  • EnduroTech lights look pretty nice and seem to fit in the stock housing w/ low/hi options but may not "throw" as well as they should.
• 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:

• • JustGasTanks has the Ascerbis 5.3gal in natural, $299 + shipping.
  • KTM 5gallon Tank Fits: 2014 KTM 500 EXC Part# 1433310005 price: $359.99
  • KTM PowerParts... not sure how much it is or what parts are needed with it.
  • Acerbis Tanks

Tank: Liquid bladder

• 6 gallon bladder at JustGasTanks $449.
  • What about finding soft gas bags for expansion? Strap near standard tank and drain into tank when it'll take'm?
    • LiquidContainment Fuel Bladders, look like the best bet so far... and this ADVRider thread seems the best so far for info.
• NomadTanks hard tanks for the back fender in a pinch.
• ADVRider thread on soft fuel bags.
• TurtlePac has some soft bags.
• Nuther ADVRider page on soft fuel bags...
• AP Racing PRF Brake Fluid: Apparently the best for not boiling.

TIRES:

• • Maxxcross Desert IT front $83 (recommended by Scott).
  • Maxxcross Desert IT rear gotta figure out what size. ...probably 110/90-19.
  • Scott recommends the AT21 for dirt only, the Desert IT for Dual, and the Dunlop 606 for more street.
  • Metzeler 6 Days 21" and 18" only, wear quick on pavement.
  • 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:
  • Tubliss sounds like the way to go, Phreaner digs'm as does his mechanic buddy Scott. $85@Slavens
  • 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

• (if the stock ever has issues) Pro-Moto-Billet $153.

Forums and Info

• ThumperTalk Thread on 500EXC and references to the Baja Designs Euro LED fender being better than the SicAss. Baja Designs LED upgrade kit $180
• Rear Rack for the EXC
• RoundTheWorldPaul KTM build on ADVRider thread really thorough re-build/mods.
• 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
• WildDog.za.net Forum.