Lets see the KTM 2 strokes!

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Our 2015 300 XCs on their first day out about a month ago:



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2 strokes are dead!!! Some of you kooks must not have gotten the memo!

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Tonynz wrote:
Dam, forget the KTM, can we get the Raptor shipped to New Zealand,Smile
thorns wrote:
Here ya go tony

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/ford/auction-823402803.htm

Think I've lined up against you at grassroots a few times, bike looks familiar.
Ouch Tony.....$140,000 for a used Roush Raptor. You can buy them brand new here in the states for $72,000. I'll buy you one for 72K and ship it to you. Best truck I've ever owned and they hold their value.
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dmac1 wrote:
Our 2015 300 XCs on their first day out about a month ago: [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2014/12/31/75530/s1200_KTM_300_XC_1st_ride.jpg[/img]
Our 2015 300 XCs on their first day out about a month ago:



Killer!

i've been wanting to get out to CO for some woods/mtn riding for a long time
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2010 250sx... Nothin sounds as good as a Pro-circuit shorty







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Jdawggg wrote:
2010 250sx... Nothin sounds as good as a Pro-circuit shorty [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2014/12/31/75540/s1200_ktm3.jpg[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2014/12/31/75541/s1200_ktm1.jpg[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2014/12/31/75542/s1200_ktm2.jpg[/img]
2010 250sx... Nothin sounds as good as a Pro-circuit shorty







I had the same exact setup on my 2010 that was stolen from me almost 3 years ago
https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xfa1/v/t1.0-9/166379_…

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dmac1 12/31/2014 2:16pm
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dmac1 wrote:
Our 2015 300 XCs on their first day out about a month ago: [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2014/12/31/75530/s1200_KTM_300_XC_1st_ride.jpg[/img]
Our 2015 300 XCs on their first day out about a month ago:



peelout wrote:
Killer!

i've been wanting to get out to CO for some woods/mtn riding for a long time
Come on out! Lotsa good ridin. Tis a little chilly right now tho.

Kinda funny...we like to go to Utah!!
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Ktm 2 stroke forum, perfect place to ask this question, hopefully one you guys will know. I like the look of the '13 shrouds better so I snagged a set for my 2012 150sx. I didn't realize where they mate with the air box covers is different. What do I need to run the '13 style shrouds on a 2012? Just new airbox covers? Or is there a laundry list of other things and I should just go back to the shroud for my year lol. Thanks guys!!
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tp311 wrote:
Ktm 2 stroke forum, perfect place to ask this question, hopefully one you guys will know. I like the look of the '13 shrouds better so...
Ktm 2 stroke forum, perfect place to ask this question, hopefully one you guys will know. I like the look of the '13 shrouds better so I snagged a set for my 2012 150sx. I didn't realize where they mate with the air box covers is different. What do I need to run the '13 style shrouds on a 2012? Just new airbox covers? Or is there a laundry list of other things and I should just go back to the shroud for my year lol. Thanks guys!!
Just get the the '13 up airbox covers for both sides. Works with the '12 airbox and rear fender, the 150 in my avatar is a '12 with '13 plastics
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tp311 wrote:
Ktm 2 stroke forum, perfect place to ask this question, hopefully one you guys will know. I like the look of the '13 shrouds better so...
Ktm 2 stroke forum, perfect place to ask this question, hopefully one you guys will know. I like the look of the '13 shrouds better so I snagged a set for my 2012 150sx. I didn't realize where they mate with the air box covers is different. What do I need to run the '13 style shrouds on a 2012? Just new airbox covers? Or is there a laundry list of other things and I should just go back to the shroud for my year lol. Thanks guys!!
yak651 wrote:
Just get the the '13 up airbox covers for both sides. Works with the '12 airbox and rear fender, the 150 in my avatar is a...
Just get the the '13 up airbox covers for both sides. Works with the '12 airbox and rear fender, the 150 in my avatar is a '12 with '13 plastics
Sweet, I thought it was pretty simple but my friend said the air box was different. Thanks!!
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Hate to ask, but everyone who knows is in this post. What's the final verdict on the Orange powder coat brand/color.
rocketsocks26 1/1/2015 8:04pm
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@kenman ral 2009 iys exactlty whats on the factorty bikes
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Like rocket says...RAL2009 is the closest color match.

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Hey All - been lurking around here for a while but I thought this would be a good thread to finally jump into! A little bit of background behind the me / bike:

I was a decent national level intermediate but gave up racing in 2007 to go to college. I've been out of the sport and riding since then. After having joined the professional world ~3 years ago, I got the bug again and decided I wanted to get back into moto. Going with the 2 stroke was a no brainer - pretty happy with how she turned out!

*Note: couple of goodies missing from these photos: Hinson clutch cover, carbon disc guard and black ARC brake lever













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rocketsocks26 1/2/2015 9:35am
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@mrkyle131 very,very nice! I think theirs gonna be a real jaw dropper posted real shortly lol.
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Digger29 1/2/2015 12:46pm
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She's almost done :-)



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Digger29 wrote:
She's almost done :-) [URL=http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Diggermx29/media/20150102_123952_zpsc4c121a0.jpeg.html][IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v350/Diggermx29/20150102_123952_zpsc4c121a0.jpeg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Diggermx29/media/20150102_122604_zps1d97d041.jpeg.html][IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v350/Diggermx29/20150102_122604_zps1d97d041.jpeg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Diggermx29/media/20150102_123958_zps21dd7a2d.jpeg.html][IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v350/Diggermx29/20150102_123958_zps21dd7a2d.jpeg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Diggermx29/media/20150102_120430_zps6e2415e9.jpeg.html][IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v350/Diggermx29/20150102_120430_zps6e2415e9.jpeg[/IMG][/URL]
She's almost done :-)



Bike looks sick!!! Are you going to put ohlins Front and rear on it? Also do you hydro dip the exhaust in carbon wrap?
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ACBraap wrote:
Digger, what pipe is that on your (I assume '15) bike in the foreground of the top pic?

Sexy bikes!
Digger29 wrote:
Thanks a lot :-) Both of my bikes have Bill's pipes and Bill's MX2 silencers. My sons has and FMF factory fatty and shorty on it...
Thanks a lot :-) Both of my bikes have Bill's pipes and Bill's MX2 silencers. My sons has and FMF factory fatty and shorty on it. I having the dents taken out of his FMF when I took that pic.
Hey Digger,

Why did you decide on the Bill's? Have you tested others? Im putting the 300 SXS kit on my 250 this winter and trying to get some opinions on what to go with. I have always leaned towards the FMF Fatty but not based on documented performance improvements.

Thanks
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rocketsocks26 1/2/2015 7:24pm
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Digger29 ktm300sx = JAW DROPPER!! Iol
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Digger! Is this your boys being worked on more or are you redoing your 15 already?
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Digger29 1/3/2015 8:26am
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Digger29 wrote:
She's almost done :-) [URL=http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Diggermx29/media/20150102_123952_zpsc4c121a0.jpeg.html][IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v350/Diggermx29/20150102_123952_zpsc4c121a0.jpeg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Diggermx29/media/20150102_122604_zps1d97d041.jpeg.html][IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v350/Diggermx29/20150102_122604_zps1d97d041.jpeg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Diggermx29/media/20150102_123958_zps21dd7a2d.jpeg.html][IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v350/Diggermx29/20150102_123958_zps21dd7a2d.jpeg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Diggermx29/media/20150102_120430_zps6e2415e9.jpeg.html][IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v350/Diggermx29/20150102_120430_zps6e2415e9.jpeg[/IMG][/URL]
She's almost done :-)



bartziokas123 wrote:
Bike looks sick!!! Are you going to put ohlins Front and rear on it? Also do you hydro dip the exhaust in carbon wrap?
Crush, it's my 15. I figured that everyone with a new KTM would have an orange frame this yr and after looking at my son's bike for the better part of 6 months I knew that I wanted to change mine up a bit and make it look more like his. His 14 250SX is over there in the corner.
Moto804. The FMF fatty combo works great on a 250SX but lacks top end punch that I was looking for and its even more noticeable after installing the 300 kit. Rating B. I tried these pipes.
Scalvini. Terrible fitment with a capital T and once fitted up it didn't give the top end I was looking for. I'd give it a D+ based on everything.
PC 300XC pipe and 304. Borrowed this set up from a buddy and it worked just like MXA said it did in their 300 SX test. It was smooth and tractable and gave more top end. This is what I bought and ran until late last yr. Great fitment and it delivers as advertised. Fitment was great other than it a little looser than I'd like at the spigot and I ended up using oversized O-rings with it. Rating A.
Bill's Pipe with MX2 silencer. I've been a huge fane of theirs since the 90's and ran their pipes on pretty much all of my bikes. I called them and told them what pipes I had tried and what I felt they did and what I was looking for and they told me that their pipe would be exactly what I was looking for and they didn't lie. It's definitely softer on the bottom than all of the other pipes but has a nice meaty middle and I like that aspect a lot and it revs way further than any of the other pipes and was exactly what I was looking for. Fitment was great. Rating A+

I think all of the pipes added power and were much better than the very hard hitting and super quick to sign off stock pipe. I think it's definitely more a personal preference type of thing when choosing a pipe combo but for what I was looking for the Bill's combo delivered in spades.

Rocketsocks26. Thanks Rob and based on what I've seen so far I'm sure your bike will look awesome when it's done.

Bartziokas123, I had a buddy Hydro-dip my silencer, ignition cover & powervalve covers & the head stay/mount. It's is very durable and looks very realistic. I took the Ohlins off and had it serviced and it's going my new bike.
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'13 300 XCW. Not perfect but not to bad for on a budget and most plastics being used. Got a few ideas from this page.











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Digger29 wrote:
She's almost done :-) [URL=http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Diggermx29/media/20150102_123952_zpsc4c121a0.jpeg.html][IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v350/Diggermx29/20150102_123952_zpsc4c121a0.jpeg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Diggermx29/media/20150102_122604_zps1d97d041.jpeg.html][IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v350/Diggermx29/20150102_122604_zps1d97d041.jpeg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Diggermx29/media/20150102_123958_zps21dd7a2d.jpeg.html][IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v350/Diggermx29/20150102_123958_zps21dd7a2d.jpeg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Diggermx29/media/20150102_120430_zps6e2415e9.jpeg.html][IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v350/Diggermx29/20150102_120430_zps6e2415e9.jpeg[/IMG][/URL]
She's almost done :-)



Beyond jaw dropper, that's a panty dropper!!
KTM should hire you for design work, I see the 2016 FE color scheme now.
bartziokas123 1/3/2015 6:28pm
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Digger29 wrote:
Crush, it's my 15. I figured that everyone with a new KTM would have an orange frame this yr and after looking at my son's bike...
Crush, it's my 15. I figured that everyone with a new KTM would have an orange frame this yr and after looking at my son's bike for the better part of 6 months I knew that I wanted to change mine up a bit and make it look more like his. His 14 250SX is over there in the corner.
Moto804. The FMF fatty combo works great on a 250SX but lacks top end punch that I was looking for and its even more noticeable after installing the 300 kit. Rating B. I tried these pipes.
Scalvini. Terrible fitment with a capital T and once fitted up it didn't give the top end I was looking for. I'd give it a D+ based on everything.
PC 300XC pipe and 304. Borrowed this set up from a buddy and it worked just like MXA said it did in their 300 SX test. It was smooth and tractable and gave more top end. This is what I bought and ran until late last yr. Great fitment and it delivers as advertised. Fitment was great other than it a little looser than I'd like at the spigot and I ended up using oversized O-rings with it. Rating A.
Bill's Pipe with MX2 silencer. I've been a huge fane of theirs since the 90's and ran their pipes on pretty much all of my bikes. I called them and told them what pipes I had tried and what I felt they did and what I was looking for and they told me that their pipe would be exactly what I was looking for and they didn't lie. It's definitely softer on the bottom than all of the other pipes but has a nice meaty middle and I like that aspect a lot and it revs way further than any of the other pipes and was exactly what I was looking for. Fitment was great. Rating A+

I think all of the pipes added power and were much better than the very hard hitting and super quick to sign off stock pipe. I think it's definitely more a personal preference type of thing when choosing a pipe combo but for what I was looking for the Bill's combo delivered in spades.

Rocketsocks26. Thanks Rob and based on what I've seen so far I'm sure your bike will look awesome when it's done.

Bartziokas123, I had a buddy Hydro-dip my silencer, ignition cover & powervalve covers & the head stay/mount. It's is very durable and looks very realistic. I took the Ohlins off and had it serviced and it's going my new bike.
I look forward to seeing the bike with the ohlins on it. Do you get a deal on ohlins?

Also good info on the pipe/exhaust. Im trying to decide what to put on my 2015 300xc. Not really a fan of the power delivery of the 300 so far, I truthfully preferred my 250. Ordered a sx ignition and high comp head, hoping to get back some of the power charictuistics of the 250.
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Digger29 wrote:
Crush, it's my 15. I figured that everyone with a new KTM would have an orange frame this yr and after looking at my son's bike...
Crush, it's my 15. I figured that everyone with a new KTM would have an orange frame this yr and after looking at my son's bike for the better part of 6 months I knew that I wanted to change mine up a bit and make it look more like his. His 14 250SX is over there in the corner.
Moto804. The FMF fatty combo works great on a 250SX but lacks top end punch that I was looking for and its even more noticeable after installing the 300 kit. Rating B. I tried these pipes.
Scalvini. Terrible fitment with a capital T and once fitted up it didn't give the top end I was looking for. I'd give it a D+ based on everything.
PC 300XC pipe and 304. Borrowed this set up from a buddy and it worked just like MXA said it did in their 300 SX test. It was smooth and tractable and gave more top end. This is what I bought and ran until late last yr. Great fitment and it delivers as advertised. Fitment was great other than it a little looser than I'd like at the spigot and I ended up using oversized O-rings with it. Rating A.
Bill's Pipe with MX2 silencer. I've been a huge fane of theirs since the 90's and ran their pipes on pretty much all of my bikes. I called them and told them what pipes I had tried and what I felt they did and what I was looking for and they told me that their pipe would be exactly what I was looking for and they didn't lie. It's definitely softer on the bottom than all of the other pipes but has a nice meaty middle and I like that aspect a lot and it revs way further than any of the other pipes and was exactly what I was looking for. Fitment was great. Rating A+

I think all of the pipes added power and were much better than the very hard hitting and super quick to sign off stock pipe. I think it's definitely more a personal preference type of thing when choosing a pipe combo but for what I was looking for the Bill's combo delivered in spades.

Rocketsocks26. Thanks Rob and based on what I've seen so far I'm sure your bike will look awesome when it's done.

Bartziokas123, I had a buddy Hydro-dip my silencer, ignition cover & powervalve covers & the head stay/mount. It's is very durable and looks very realistic. I took the Ohlins off and had it serviced and it's going my new bike.
Thanks for the info. I will have to look up thay mxa article.
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Digger29 inspired ktm 125sx with carbon Ti-2

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