KTM 500 EXC

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

• 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.
• Mousse/Bibs for going "airless", need to research pros/cons of this more. Sounds like they're heavier, do wear out, can generate heat...
• 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.
• MT21 50/50 tires: recommended by Chris at SBM.

Forums and Info

• 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