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4/18/2017 12:12am
4/18/2017 12:12am
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5/14/2018 12:12am
I thought i could post my "build" of my KTM that i got a few weeks ago.
The plans for it are:
HGS exhaust
WP Cone Valve forks
Acerbis X-seat
Acerbis skid plate
DID/Talon wheels
Acerbis all orange plastics with my dealers support team graphics
X-Trig ROCS 22-24mm triple clamps
Updated list of parts:
WP trax shock
Excel A60/Talon Carbon fiber wheels
Pro Taper EVO bars
Hinson clutch cover
Acerbis TLD LE plastics and graphics and a black/gray set of plastics and graphics
I'm going to take the Acerbis parts and DID/Talon wheels from my old 2016 KTM and the WP CV forks should arrive on Friday. The forks are the 2014 model so i'll have to get the bigger front wheel axle and spacers. So the CV forks are used but the deal i got them for was way to good to pass up.
I don't think that there will be any engine modifications since the bike is a rocketship from the get go.
I have 4 hours on the hour meter at the moment. I have to say that the difference between the 2017 and my old 2016 Factory Edition was relatively big. The european KTM 450 have a 4 speed gearbox and the Factory Edition(US spec) has a 5 speed gearbox and that was a big difference especially in corners. I have read that the gearbox is the same except that it's missing the 5th gear but it felt way different. Maybe different mapping between the bikes? I went from a 48 sprocket to a 49 and it made it a bit easier to do the corners. The suspension was also way different. The shock felt very fast and the AER 48 fork felt stiffer than the AER 48 fork on the older bike. But after 2 hours of testing different settings i found a set up that i felt comfortable on.
I plan to keep this bike until the next generation KTMs are available in late 2018 or early 2019 so i think the build thread might be updated regularly as the time goes by.
Here is a picture of the bike with the X-seat, skidplate and the wheels.
The plans for it are:
HGS exhaust
WP Cone Valve forks
Acerbis X-seat
Acerbis skid plate
DID/Talon wheels
Acerbis all orange plastics with my dealers support team graphics
X-Trig ROCS 22-24mm triple clamps
Updated list of parts:
WP trax shock
Excel A60/Talon Carbon fiber wheels
Pro Taper EVO bars
Hinson clutch cover
Acerbis TLD LE plastics and graphics and a black/gray set of plastics and graphics
I'm going to take the Acerbis parts and DID/Talon wheels from my old 2016 KTM and the WP CV forks should arrive on Friday. The forks are the 2014 model so i'll have to get the bigger front wheel axle and spacers. So the CV forks are used but the deal i got them for was way to good to pass up.
I don't think that there will be any engine modifications since the bike is a rocketship from the get go.
I have 4 hours on the hour meter at the moment. I have to say that the difference between the 2017 and my old 2016 Factory Edition was relatively big. The european KTM 450 have a 4 speed gearbox and the Factory Edition(US spec) has a 5 speed gearbox and that was a big difference especially in corners. I have read that the gearbox is the same except that it's missing the 5th gear but it felt way different. Maybe different mapping between the bikes? I went from a 48 sprocket to a 49 and it made it a bit easier to do the corners. The suspension was also way different. The shock felt very fast and the AER 48 fork felt stiffer than the AER 48 fork on the older bike. But after 2 hours of testing different settings i found a set up that i felt comfortable on.
I plan to keep this bike until the next generation KTMs are available in late 2018 or early 2019 so i think the build thread might be updated regularly as the time goes by.
Here is a picture of the bike with the X-seat, skidplate and the wheels.
The Shop
I love the X-seat, i like a seat that provides lot's of grip without a seatbump and the new X-seat is the seat with the best grip that i have used.
I also got the RE Motors team graphics on the all orange Acerbis plastics and a set of Acerbis gripper frame guards. I felt like i'v been lacking a bit of grip of the frame so i wanted more grip. Griptape was not an option since griptape would last only a few hours of riding. These Acerbis frame guards are a bit thicker compared to the stock guards because of the rubber but they were only around 35€ so it's worth to try them.
The HGS exhaust should be here in a few weeks of time.
I have had 2 days with the CV forks and i have one word to say: wow. I could seriously jump a 20 meter long tabletop flat and survive. My local track has been in rough shape with lots of big and sharp braking/acceleration bumps and the forks soak them up very well.
The quality and fitment of Acerbis plastics is top notch. I wouldn't buy anything else. I know that people talk a lot about Cycra but i can get 2 Acerbis plastic kits for 1 Cycra plastic kit.
Pit Row
But if i find one for a decent price i might pull the trigger!
I guess that i could find one later this year when people change bikes!
Did you test any re-valved AERs? If so, how did they compare to the cone valves?
Also, does the Trax do anything better than the stock shock?
Erik
I might get a revalve and the bladder kit when i do the first service on the stock shock!
I have 13,5h on the bike now and i couldn't be more happy with it. The traction control is awesome when i ride dry tracks and the CV forks are absolutely amazing. The way i can push my riding with these forks will take awhile to get used to, i'm able to attack the track in a way that i have never ever experienced before.
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