KTM400EXC-Comfortable Seat

blocker

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Has anyone found a comfortable seat for a KTM 400EXC -2005.

I just purchased one and made it street legal, however the seat is narrower than my XR400 and is hard to take for longer rides.

Any suggestions??

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tomcycle

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Check out SDG seats http://www.sdgusa.com/

I have one on my DRZ400 and I can ride all day, 11 hours on the Dead Zone, No Monkey Butt:mb:

Available on the DSBC Store about 120 bucks
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Hooligan

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Check out your 2005 KTM Hardequipment Catalog, page 83, EXC soft comfort seat (part#955.004)....looks comfy, then again it is a KTM....!

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blocker

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Thanks for the info, Hooligan, I will take a look at the page.

I am sure that it will have the usual high price of the other KTM parts.

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640in604

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Corbin makes one, and it looks damn comfy! Pretty reasonable price too!

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Check out the details here http://www.corbin.com/ktm/ktm525.shtml

Dirtbike with a comfy seat? Hmmm, anyone wanna buy a slightly used 640 Adventure? Heheehe.:)

Cheers!

Paul
 

blocker

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Paul,

That looks like a great seat. Thanks for sending the link.

I am checking to see if it will fit with a Clark 17 liter tank.

Cheers,

Gordon
 
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640in604

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Great 525EXC project bike dual sport article.

http://www.dsadventures.com/ds525.htm

A lot will be applicable since the only real difference is bore and stroke between your bike and the 525.

They use the corbin saddle with the Clarke tank. They also say the Clarke tank will work with the stock fan if you choose to fit one to your bike.

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Enjoy!

Paul
 

blocker

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Thanks Paul,

I just purchased 17 liter Clark tank.

I asked Corbin if the seat would fit with a Clark and they were not sure.

Cheers,

Gordon
 

blocker

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I mounted the Clark tank and it does fit with the fan.

Next will be the Corbin seat that I am picking up next week.

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640in604

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Gordon, I would love to check out your bike when you are done!! It is going to be awesome, I'm sure. I'm becoming more and more convinced that EXC could be thenext dualsport for me. My pal Mike bought the same bike as you in AUgust and will be doing some of the same mods. Did you get the factory dualsport kit? It's really nice!

Ride well,
Paul
 

blocker

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Paul,

Yes I purchased the bike with the factory dual sport kit installed.

I will let you know how the seat fits and feels--- the original was like a 2x4.

Cheers,

Gordon
 

blocker

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Well with a lot of bending of tabs, pushing and shoving the seat fits with the Clark tank.

I am sure afterI ride is for a while the stress will be relieved and it will be easier to take on - off.

However it is not as comfortable as it looks.

I also installed a ProMoto rack, that did not fit all that well.
 
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640in604

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Well, my brother just stopped by after picking up his new '05 450EXC with factory dualsport kit, 00000 kms. He also got the enduro engineering skidplate, handguards, etc...

What a totally sweet bike! He'll be doing some of the mods you have done, blocker. I'm thinking more and more seriously about selling my awesome, only ridden on sundays to church and back, never been dropped, oil changed after every ride, fresh rubber... Offers? Anyone?

OK, I guess I may have stretched the truth a little on my bike. The rubber is 90%:)

I mean, this:

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ORthis:

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I know the real answer is BOTH!!! But alas, one bike is all I have room for - physically, financially, maritally, and time to ride!

My 640 is a great ride, but the EXCs deliver the wood!:spl:
 

Scottiedogg

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They come in really handy if your going out fishing in your boat and you need a good boat anchor too....hehehehehehe !

Sorry, I couldn't help myself...

Signed

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blocker

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Just got back from Baja, the Corbin seat was great, no monkey but.

We rode 1550km in 5 days in the desert doing the pre-ride of the Baja 1000.

What a hoot---
 
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