2013 KTM 150SX... didn't last long

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DrSweden 10/24/2012 8:13am
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If I could go 10 on a project like this, which this bike would be my first choice, I would probably land like 8 on a scale because of whatever. This however landed on 11.

Honestly, for me there's no other bike on the planet right now that is more appealing than this bad sucker.

JOB WELL DONE!!!Woohoo

Now, let's force KROC or BamBam to rip this beast on a SX track!Cool
neverwasfastenuf 10/24/2012 8:16am
10/24/2012 8:16am
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Couple pics from last night after making a maiden voyage down the street. Sounds crisp right out of the box.:) [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2012/10/24/2013_ktm_005_144559.JPG[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2012/10/24/2013_ktm_006_826733.JPG[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2012/10/24/2013_ktm_007_929261.JPG[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2012/10/24/2013_ktm_010_82475.JPG[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2012/10/24/2013_ktm_016_653968.JPG[/img]
Couple pics from last night after making a maiden voyage down the street. Sounds crisp right out of the box.Smile









Looks great.

Those preload adjusters are sweet.

Keep us up to date with how it performs for you or future changes.
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GrapeApe 10/24/2012 8:45am
10/24/2012 8:45am Edited Date/Time 10/24/2012 8:46am
Really nice, Newmann. I know you want to give it a factory team look but I say just throw on some clean backgrounds/numbers and be done with it. I like the stock look, particularly on KTM's.
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IceMan446 10/24/2012 8:46am
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newmann wrote:
Couple pics from last night after making a maiden voyage down the street. Sounds crisp right out of the box.:) [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2012/10/24/2013_ktm_005_144559.JPG[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2012/10/24/2013_ktm_006_826733.JPG[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2012/10/24/2013_ktm_007_929261.JPG[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2012/10/24/2013_ktm_010_82475.JPG[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2012/10/24/2013_ktm_016_653968.JPG[/img]
Couple pics from last night after making a maiden voyage down the street. Sounds crisp right out of the box.Smile









Newmann killer job man.

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jake64 10/24/2012 9:23am
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newmann wrote:
Couple pics from last night after making a maiden voyage down the street. Sounds crisp right out of the box.:) [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2012/10/24/2013_ktm_005_144559.JPG[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2012/10/24/2013_ktm_006_826733.JPG[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2012/10/24/2013_ktm_007_929261.JPG[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2012/10/24/2013_ktm_010_82475.JPG[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2012/10/24/2013_ktm_016_653968.JPG[/img]
Couple pics from last night after making a maiden voyage down the street. Sounds crisp right out of the box.Smile









that looks amazing nice job! what number you putting on it? and background color? 194 might look good.
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yak651 10/24/2012 9:52am
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jake64 wrote:
that looks amazing nice job! what number you putting on it? and background color? 194 might look good.
Definitely needs black backgrounds.
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flyinb501 10/24/2012 10:07am
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Sick.
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scooterB 10/24/2012 10:19am
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newmann, that is one beautiful bike.

my only complaint is that you haven't uploaded a video yet so we can hear it purrrrrrrrrrrr
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yota 10/24/2012 10:22am
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needs a little more orange.

(:
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GuyB 10/24/2012 10:25am
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She's looking good, Newmann. Smile
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Sawwwwweeeetttt!!
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Mr. Ted 10/24/2012 10:35am
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Very nicely done, Newmann!
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Jaze 10/24/2012 11:16am
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Looks amazing! Next thing we need is looong video. Smile
Perfect 10.
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Suns_PSD 10/24/2012 11:53am
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I just bought a slightly used '13 250SX and I'll be going thru it pretty thoroughly here shortly. The stroker motor from my '08 will be going in it w/ just the addition of the '13 clutch and side cover, trick carb, orange frame, and of course suspension.

I was planning on using MX Tech but the quotes I'm getting are about $1500 without any slippery coatings. Is this stuff worth it? That's literally 2x what many other big name shops are charging.
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wow123 10/24/2012 11:59am
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!!!!!!!!!!!!! newman!!!!!!!!!!
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tbanks 10/24/2012 12:01pm
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Beautifully simple look IMO......Awesome job
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newmann 10/24/2012 12:48pm
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Suns_PSD wrote:
I just bought a slightly used '13 250SX and I'll be going thru it pretty thoroughly here shortly. The stroker motor from my '08 will be...
I just bought a slightly used '13 250SX and I'll be going thru it pretty thoroughly here shortly. The stroker motor from my '08 will be going in it w/ just the addition of the '13 clutch and side cover, trick carb, orange frame, and of course suspension.

I was planning on using MX Tech but the quotes I'm getting are about $1500 without any slippery coatings. Is this stuff worth it? That's literally 2x what many other big name shops are charging.
What all are you having done? Mine were all new and did not need new seals. They ended up charging $600.00 for the coatings. Factory connection quoted me $1000.00 for the same coating. I also added the X-Trig preload adjuster for $150.00. That's $750.00 for stuf you aren't having done. Being a lightweight small bore bike I wanted to eliminate as much friction in the suspension as possible. A heavier and more powerful bike may not be affected as much so that is something to consider. They left the stock shock spring on and swapped out the fork springs. Being a light weight and small bore bike, they sold me on the idea of one huck valve setup. Might have suggested two for the bigger bike of yours. All in all, I didn't spend much more than you quoted and that was with freight.
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yota 10/24/2012 1:06pm
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Suns_PSD wrote:
I just bought a slightly used '13 250SX and I'll be going thru it pretty thoroughly here shortly. The stroker motor from my '08 will be...
I just bought a slightly used '13 250SX and I'll be going thru it pretty thoroughly here shortly. The stroker motor from my '08 will be going in it w/ just the addition of the '13 clutch and side cover, trick carb, orange frame, and of course suspension.

I was planning on using MX Tech but the quotes I'm getting are about $1500 without any slippery coatings. Is this stuff worth it? That's literally 2x what many other big name shops are charging.
have you talked to Jeremy or just talking to other customers? He's done 2 or 3 bikes for me in the past and always been reasonable and a straight shooter.

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P-Nut 10/24/2012 1:43pm
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Nice job man, she's a beaut
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Suns_PSD 10/25/2012 4:30pm
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I spoke to Matt up there at MX Tech and here what I was told (I'm a 182# b4 gear Vet Int):

$750 for 3 Huck valves, 2 up front, 1 in the rear
$500 for front and rear revalve
$130ish for front fork springs
$xxxx Seals, X ring, etc
$100ish for shipping to and fro
$xxx For the coatings, Maybe $600 I didn't ask but I want them.

Now I've used MX Tech before and their work is great, and I've tried several. But this revalve could approach $2K and that's not even getting a Ti rear spring.
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jake64 2/1/2013 11:20am
2/1/2013 11:20am
anymore updates pic of the bike with your graphic kit on it?
Ghost of Jabroni 2/1/2013 11:27am
2/1/2013 11:27am
I was skeptical about how it would turn out with all the orange you were planning. And Im super critical of what people can do to their bikes... but damn it came out really nice. Really really nice. Well done newman.

Let me know when you are ready to sell it ahahaha.
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newmann 2/1/2013 1:23pm
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Hopefully you'll still like it Jabroni...and Jake. I wanted a team replica of sorts but I am not too much of a "stickered up" kind of guy. I still have all the stock plastics so I can switch back at any point. LOL




I did get my Scalvini and Shiner beer logos in place of a few 4 stroke items that normally grace the rear fenders!Smile

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HenryA 2/1/2013 2:09pm
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It's sooo pretty....love it!
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throttle77 2/1/2013 2:22pm
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That is quite the build sir.
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DA498 2/1/2013 2:58pm
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How dare you post them pics with two different colored wheels!! Just kidding, that thing is awesome!
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velocitygear 2/1/2013 3:19pm
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My 13 year old would love that thing......sweet~
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bayodome 2/1/2013 3:45pm
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Shiner Bock! Awesome.

Bike looks sweet!
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MXBOY2661 2/1/2013 6:09pm
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newman where did u get the graphics?

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