Well here it is, the KTM SXF 450 Factory Edition 2016

Redrcr34 wrote:

Does anyone know where the yellow cold start button on the 16 fe 450 should be in basic position? I pushed the cold start button in...

Does anyone know where the yellow cold start button on the 16 fe 450 should be in basic position? I pushed the cold start button in until it clicked and shows that it's activated. You can still push it in further little more as it is spring loaded. The temp was right around 67 degrees. The bike ran great and all but after riding for about 10 or 15 minutes I stopped to rest it. I'm breaking in the bike. I noticed that the cold start button was still pushed in, I could pull the cold start knob down and it clicked, I guess that is deactivated per the manual. I went out again, but this time I started the bike and ran it with the cold start knob pulled out until it clicked. Is that where you should run the bike when it's over 68 degree, knob all the way out until it clicks? I thought that if it was pushed in it was suppose to return the the basic setting after it warms up. thanks

B-EVANS wrote:

It should be in the out position to ride. You should only have to push it in when engine is cold. When it starts pull it...

It should be in the out position to ride. You should only have to push it in when engine is cold. When it starts pull it back out. Shouldn't have to use it rest of day. It will release(or supposed to) on its on when you chop throttle hard. Easier to just pull it back out. You can check how the auto release works by pushing it in and without starting bike, turn throttle wide open and let go, you can see the knob pop back out then

mx46crf450 wrote:

Anybody out there running the FasterUsa wheel sets with the orange hubs? i was wondering if the orange was a good color or off looking color...

Anybody out there running the FasterUsa wheel sets with the orange hubs? i was wondering if the orange was a good color or off looking color? I"ve had Talon Carbon's and regular Talons, no Kite's but they all seem to be made out off the same material, just the name and importing them seem to jack the price up.

sandman768 wrote:

Ok, to those who have removed spark arrester from silencer....do I have to removed end cap & rivets or will it pull out with just removing...

Ok, to those who have removed spark arrester from silencer....do I have to removed end cap & rivets or will it pull out with just removing the 1 bottom Allen bolt?

sandman768 wrote:

[img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2016/03/25/129321/s1200_image.jpg[/img] Just in time for riding tomaro! Been a while since I was this excited to ride a new bike! What are some of the first...

Just in time for riding tomaro! Been a while since I was this excited to ride a new bike! What are some of the first things you guys did b4 your first ride? Looks like I will raise forks to level out chassis as per mxa, set the air fork to standard pressure, remove spark arrester from muffler, check all fasteners, add gas & start the break in procedure. I was so excited at the shop I forgot to order a skid plate!

sandman768 wrote:

[img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2016/03/25/129321/s1200_image.jpg[/img] Just in time for riding tomaro! Been a while since I was this excited to ride a new bike! What are some of the first...

Just in time for riding tomaro! Been a while since I was this excited to ride a new bike! What are some of the first things you guys did b4 your first ride? Looks like I will raise forks to level out chassis as per mxa, set the air fork to standard pressure, remove spark arrester from muffler, check all fasteners, add gas & start the break in procedure. I was so excited at the shop I forgot to order a skid plate!

Motofinne wrote:

Is the full Akrapovic system noticeably better than only the slipon that comes on the bike?

Motofinne wrote:

Do any of you guys know what the partsnumber for the orange KTM skidplate is? I can't find anywhere...

sandman768 wrote:

Ok, to those who have removed spark arrester from silencer....do I have to removed end cap & rivets or will it pull out with just removing...

Ok, to those who have removed spark arrester from silencer....do I have to removed end cap & rivets or will it pull out with just removing the 1 bottom Allen bolt?

B-EVANS wrote:

Just remove the allen bolt. The insert was very tight on mine and had to use vise grips on it to pull out. Don't have to...

Just remove the allen bolt. The insert was very tight on mine and had to use vise grips on it to pull out. Don't have to remove end cap. I put the rubber plug back in the bolt hole. Removing insert makes a significant difference in power and response but it will be louder, on the level of an fmf(or stock kawasaki)

sandman768 wrote:

[img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2016/03/25/129321/s1200_image.jpg[/img] Just in time for riding tomaro! Been a while since I was this excited to ride a new bike! What are some of the first...

Just in time for riding tomaro! Been a while since I was this excited to ride a new bike! What are some of the first things you guys did b4 your first ride? Looks like I will raise forks to level out chassis as per mxa, set the air fork to standard pressure, remove spark arrester from muffler, check all fasteners, add gas & start the break in procedure. I was so excited at the shop I forgot to order a skid plate!

Motoman79 wrote:

did you get the WP fork decals?

sandman768 wrote:

Rode my bike today for the first time, on a fast, rough.sand track, got exactly 1.0 hr on the meter. Bike rips, just short shifting it...

Rode my bike today for the first time, on a fast, rough.sand track, got exactly 1.0 hr on the meter. Bike rips, just short shifting it, taking it ez for the first few hrs, but o/all first impressions are really good. I ran the 156psi in the fork, worked good in the sand but felt pretty stiff, maybe loosen up some with time? Shifter a little higher than my Xc 300, I may move it down a spline. Otherwise, I can't imagine needing more power, gearing spot on, handling is excellent. I have ridden my 13 crf 450 at this same track many times & the Ktm motor is much more responsive & stronger than my Honda & my Honda had a pipe, cam, piston, head work, & remap. Have not even set sag on the Ktm, likely got broken in somewhat today with the large sand whoops. This is my first Ktm 4 stroke, what is the oil change routine? Do you guys take all the screens & bolts out for every oil change?

tek14 wrote:

You can get spark arrester away just putting bolt upper side of same hole and pull with 2-stroke spring tool at same time hittin tool up...

You can get spark arrester away just putting bolt upper side of same hole and pull with 2-stroke spring tool at same time hittin tool up n down. My question has anyone removed mesh/screen from inside of silencer? If you look there is this another screen half way in.
Anyone worked with rear shock setup from stock? Felt initial damping was too much and didnt have enough rebound damping when hitting braking bumps/rollers and rear end was kicking up. I was in first hours so didnt ride full speed but this was my first feeling of shock. Went to 45 spring at first place as my 165lbs weight wasnt enough for stock spring.

tek14 wrote:

You can get spark arrester away just putting bolt upper side of same hole and pull with 2-stroke spring tool at same time hittin tool up...

You can get spark arrester away just putting bolt upper side of same hole and pull with 2-stroke spring tool at same time hittin tool up n down. My question has anyone removed mesh/screen from inside of silencer? If you look there is this another screen half way in.
Anyone worked with rear shock setup from stock? Felt initial damping was too much and didnt have enough rebound damping when hitting braking bumps/rollers and rear end was kicking up. I was in first hours so didnt ride full speed but this was my first feeling of shock. Went to 45 spring at first place as my 165lbs weight wasnt enough for stock spring.

Snuggles wrote:

Wondering if someone can help me out, I removed allen bolt from Akro system but had difficulties removing the spark arrestor. I managed to get it...

Wondering if someone can help me out, I removed allen bolt from Akro system but had difficulties removing the spark arrestor. I managed to get it out but i damaged it in the process and threw it out. Before i chucked it i forgot to weigh it. I know this is fairly nitpicky but I'm doing a lightweight project with my new F.E. and want to be accountable of all weight. (I'm just slightly odd haha) can anyone who has removed the spark arrestor give me a weight for it? Thanks in advance..

sandman768 wrote:

Rode my bike today for the first time, on a fast, rough.sand track, got exactly 1.0 hr on the meter. Bike rips, just short shifting it...

Rode my bike today for the first time, on a fast, rough.sand track, got exactly 1.0 hr on the meter. Bike rips, just short shifting it, taking it ez for the first few hrs, but o/all first impressions are really good. I ran the 156psi in the fork, worked good in the sand but felt pretty stiff, maybe loosen up some with time? Shifter a little higher than my Xc 300, I may move it down a spline. Otherwise, I can't imagine needing more power, gearing spot on, handling is excellent. I have ridden my 13 crf 450 at this same track many times & the Ktm motor is much more responsive & stronger than my Honda & my Honda had a pipe, cam, piston, head work, & remap. Have not even set sag on the Ktm, likely got broken in somewhat today with the large sand whoops. This is my first Ktm 4 stroke, what is the oil change routine? Do you guys take all the screens & bolts out for every oil change?

CarlinoJoeVideo wrote:

I would change the oil, oil filter right away and clean the screens. Just incase there's metal particles from the build. But after my first change...

I would change the oil, oil filter right away and clean the screens. Just incase there's metal particles from the build.

But after my first change, I do every 3 rides, 4-6 hours. I change my oil filter and clean the screens every other oil change.

MX678 wrote:

[img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2016/03/25/129314/s1200_image.jpg[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2016/03/25/129315/s1200_image.jpg[/img] Cleaned up and ready to race tomorrow.

Cleaned up and ready to race tomorrow.

Moto3731 wrote:

Hey bud you do know those are the backgrounds for the 15.5 fe