Bought a KTM, today

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Readingthe documentation.....it seems like I'm in for a handful of learning. I will take me some time to get up to speed, with KTM.

The bikeis equipped withKTM, skid plate, rad guard and hand guards. 49 hours on the motor. Has been set up for 145 rider....I havethe stock springs...front and rear.

Question time, are the scott's reusable oil filters OK to use? Can you swap out the rear spring or should a shop look after it? What brand of large size tank should I buy and what size? What are the other upgrades shouldI do?

Thanks, Mark
 
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Hi Mark,

congrats on the new bike, you will be hard to keep up to on the new bike..it was hard keeping up to you on the KLR.

my bike also came with a reusable oil filter, from what I have read they don't filter as small particles as paper and they are very hard to properly clean after use. I think they can work in a pinch, ie, long trip and you don't want to carry a bunch of filters. I am sticking to paper for now...

Not sure how KTM shocks are put together, but on my XR changing the spring is a piece of cake once you get at it (ie remove subframe). took all of 2 minutes.., couple of lock rings.

Matthew
 
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Hey!! Congratulations on the purchase!! Now we don't have to dig the KLR out of the mud on Herrling anymore...:mb:
 
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Good choice !!!Welcome to the KTM Zone :clap:

For your suspension Carl/Mike at Holeshot theyare excellent in that department ,If you are thinking ofrunninghard you may consider Re valving / heavier spring then stock in front .

13 litres will be the best for what we do .approx 170km of hard riding :wi:

I am off fishing this weekend with the kids but next weekend lets go !!!!

I keep the reusable filtersfor long trip only .

Those oil filter are ok but the paper one are better .

Frog
 
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I have a 25 litre accerbis tank for an 06 450EXC that im selling if it will fit and your interested call me as Im not on this site to much since i sold my bike

Al @ 604-341-0858
 
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Mark...

Congrats on the new ride. Now all we have to do is get Team Orange together for a ride. I am still the outcast as the LC4E is grey and black, not a speck of orange on it!

Now I have the heavy bike out of the bunch...but still lighter than the old DR. You guys all went for the 525's....well....maybe I will be out riding while you guys are doing oil changes.:mb:
 
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It looks like there is enough people to form a team...."Team Pumpkin"
 
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I volunteer to be the team nutritionist... Taco Bell and McDonald's three times a day does wonders for a body. :tup:
 
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Team Pumpkin it is :clap:

Let's set up a meeting once a month ?Vancouver area

Everybody will be invited ;)but your bike as to be Orange .....Just kidding

Just to chat and exchange ideas ,experiences, routes and Technique's ect .........

Let me know what you think :hf:

Frog
 
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Additions so far, 13l fuel tank, upgraded suspension for my weight, gps, speed bleeders, ktm rear rotor guard and LED flush rear turn signals.

Still in the boxKTM fan, + 20mm gel seat, clutch guard, pro moto billet rear rack and bullet proof rad guard.
 
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