4 Stroke 2013 KTM 500EXC
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That fan should be running all day with those huge cages wrapped around those radiators.I went with Unabiker radator guards they fit well only some minor trimming to plastic. They are a full cage front & side and cost $99.00
The build quality of these are really nice
Nice option to have as you'll see the stuff it collects. Remember to pump fuel slower with it in now though. Gas sometimes tends to deflect off it and come up for the tank is filling to quickly.
He should of went with the ktm brand fuel sock too while he was at it!
That fuel sock looks a little on the larger size.He should of went with the ktm brand fuel sock too while he was at it!
Goes along with my size 12 shoes
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Wondering what you did on the suspension and if it was bottoming out with the stock suspension like mine? I am probably 250 all in with a full water bag in my pack....I ride fairly heavy being about 225 in my gym clothes. Love my 500, but want to fix the bottoming without losing the smooth ride through the whoops and smaller hits. Nice thread
I have been blinging mine up too slowly, but having the time of my life riding with my pals this time of year is the best!
I have been blinging mine up too slowly, but having the time of my life riding with my pals this time of year is the best!Wondering what you did on the suspension and if it was bottoming out with the stock suspension like mine? I am probably 250 all in with a full water bag in my pack....I ride fairly heavy being about 225 in my gym clothes. Love my 500, but want to fix the bottoming without losing the smooth ride through the whoops and smaller hits. Nice thread
Welcome to DBA!
Get out your owners manual. The 500 had three settings on the suspension - soft, standard, and sport. I'd suggest going to sport mode for starters. If that doesn't work good enough you will have to respring for your weight.
Welcome to DBA!
Get out your owners manual. The 500 had three settings on the suspension - soft, standard, and sport. I'd suggest going to sport mode for starters. If that doesn't work good enough you will have to respring for your weight.
Thanks for the welcome and reply! I had set everything at the manuals suggested "Sport" settings, but that was how I started. I just went more aggressive on everything for now, and hope it will work better. After more research, as you say, the re-valving seems inevitable......which is no surprise really. I still haven't even re-sprung anything hoping that the stock equipment would have worked.....NOT! It's a plush ride for sure...make no doubt......but unless it's intended for all fire road and moderate enduro use, it needs heavier springs and setup for riders over 165....and I am 225 dry. My buddy took a turn on it last weekend and he's very aggressive rider weighing 175 and even he bottomed it out on a moderate jump. He loved it, but was surprised at the bottoming out moment.