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Re: The power of orange compels you!
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November 22, 2011, 12:27:33 PM »
Quote from: bikepilot on November 22, 2011, 11:54:52 AM
A 300 is good for lazy riders in the east too 'cause you can ride around a couple of gears high and lug it and still cover ground at decent speed.
This is why he was recommending the 300 (and a rekluse clutch)...it can be lugged, which is good for our tight riding. A lot of our riding looks like mountain bike single track with big trees waiting to rub you off the bike. We have to go to the eastern side of the state for open riding.
Like you, he likes the lower weight and simplified motor of 2 strokes. Probably the pre-mix exhaust smell as well!
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Anything I should know about as far as "must do" upgrades for the bike itself?
I already found a different seat I think I'm going to get. My butt bones still hurt from sunday if i sit on a bench or something without padding
I also think a remote fuel screw would be a nice add to the fcr carb since the starter is directly in the way of accessing that thing with the carb on the bike.
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Not that I know of, KTMs come nicely setup out of the box. Stand up more and when you are sitting you should still be supporting most of your weight with your legs most of the time. You should have sore leg muscles and a peachy butt after a ride
And by "stand up" I don't mean bolt upright, usually your butt only needs to be a few inches off the seat, you'll have better control that way than standing straight up.
TJ, I do just fine on 125s in super tight stuff (even raced a D7 series on a YZ125 years ago), but it is a different riding style. I also haven't taken to auto clutches, but they are a definite help if you don't have a deft left hand. I imagine i might go for an auto-clutch 300 when I'm old and lazy, for now I like small bores and manual clutches
. Just my preference, certainly a lot of folks out there on auto clutch 300s having fun with them. Riding a small bore two stroke is a lot like riding a 600cc I4 street bike while a big bore two stroke or a four stroke is more like riding a 1198.
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Quote from: bikepilot on November 22, 2011, 12:49:39 PM
Not that I know of, KTMs come nicely setup out of the box. Stand up more and when you are sitting you should still be supporting most of your weight with your legs most of the time. You should have sore leg muscles and a peachy butt after a ride
And by "stand up" I don't mean bolt upright, usually your butt only needs to be a few inches off the seat, you'll have better control that way than standing straight up.
I get that. The problem is miles of road I have to ride on to get to where I can stand up and ride
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Quote from: zooom on November 22, 2011, 06:46:11 AM
well...if I had my druthers, I'd win the lottery and just buy a house with a big ass plot of land and have a big ass barn style 2 level garage...then it'd be all solved....and I'd cut in a lil dirt track for playtime on the mini as well...
Until then...you can store the Gran Canyon here.
Now you have room.
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Until then...you can store the Gran Canyon here.
Now you have room.
hahahahahahaa....and I bet you'll take GREAT care of it won't ya?
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Quote from: zooom on November 22, 2011, 01:02:50 PM
hahahahahahaa....and I bet you'll take GREAT care of it won't ya?
I promise I won't let Knight ride it if that's where you're going with that.
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I promise I won't let Knight ride it if that's where you're going with that.
actually, I was just making sure it wasn't going to find it's way into a bonfire at DIMBY or on some highlight reel of people doing dumb things on 2 wheels ( which Trav riding it can qualify to a degree-J/K...I keeed I keeed) ...but you get the sentiment...LOL
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Quote from: zooom on November 22, 2011, 01:16:22 PM
actually, I was just making sure it wasn't going to find it's way into a bonfire at DIMBY or on some highlight reel of people doing dumb things on 2 wheels ( which Trav riding it can qualify to a degree-J/K...I keeed I keeed) ...but you get the sentiment...LOL
The bonfire is a definite no....
we only burn stuff that's finished anyway. Your bike isn't that bad..is it?
On line video of stupid antics is always a possibility.
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Quote from: Monsterlover on November 22, 2011, 12:42:50 PM
Anything I should know about as far as "must do" upgrades for the bike itself?
I already found a different seat I think I'm going to get. My butt bones still hurt from sunday if i sit on a bench or something without padding
I also think a remote fuel screw would be a nice add to the fcr carb since the starter is directly in the way of accessing that thing with the carb on the bike.
Welcome to the club (I have a 2010 std 450 EXC)!! Firstly, i would add you should change the gearing. The stock gearing is terrible (at least for the north western NJ trails i ride). I dropped 2 teeth up front and went up 3 in the back and am going to go up 2 more this winter. I am pretty sure your model came with the fan on the rad. i would still recommend you drain the stock coolant and replace it with Evans. Also, proper jetting on these bikes is a MUST. They come way too lean from the factory to pass emissions. Did you install a JD jet kit? Also, set the sag for your weight and riding style. These bikes are very sensitive to proper suspension settings. The stock Metzlers will wear VERY quickly, so be prepared to need a new rear before you hit 10-12 hrs.
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Quote from: zooom on November 22, 2011, 01:16:22 PM
actually, I was just making sure it wasn't going to find it's way into a bonfire at DIMBY or on some highlight reel of people doing dumb things on 2 wheels ( which Trav riding it can qualify to a degree-J/K...I keeed I keeed) ...but you get the sentiment...LOL
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Also, get on KTMtalk, TONS of usefull info.
Keep an eye on your spokes, KTM's often come from the factory w/ loose spokes. Put anit-seize on your chain adjuster bolts.
Be prepared for your rear tire to eat your licence plate for lunch unless you replace the stock tail piece with a wired unit from an XCW.
I'm sure i am forgetting something, but it will come to me.
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November 22, 2011, 03:04:27 PM »
@rockaduck
Dealer added the fan and desmogged it from the get go. I'm sure they tuned the carb some. I think it runs pretty good now.
The rear is original and the center is worn pretty bad from lots of road riding. 29hrs/760 miles on it.
PO changed to 52T rear and is the same weight as me.
Re: the JD jet kit, my dealer said they wouldn't jd jet a lawn mower.
Ill go with their recommendations on jetting. I trust them.
I have a racing/hanging idle that I suspect is a fuel screw needing adjustment. Pilot jet is confirmed to be clear.
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Quote from: Monsterlover on November 22, 2011, 03:04:27 PM
@rockaduck
Re: the JD jet kit, my dealer said they wouldn't jd jet a lawn mower.
Ill go with their recommendations on jetting. I trust them.
I have a racing/hanging idle that I suspect is a fuel screw needing adjustment. Pilot jet is confirmed to be clear.
I will respectfully disagree w/ your dealer's assesment of the JD kit.
The hanging idle as you described it could very well be from a "munged-up" float. These bikes don't do well if they are left w/ fuel sitting in the bowl. Drain it and see if that doesn't help. I always drain the float bowl after a ride. It takes 15 seconds.
Good luck!!
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Zooom, I also recommend throwing another party and inviting Massimo. You'll be out of booze in no time and have room for another bike or two.
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