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

Motofinne wrote:

Damn it. The forks was from a 11-14 KTM so it would have required the bigger front axle... Have anyone here tried the WP CV cartridge...

Damn it. The forks was from a 11-14 KTM so it would have required the bigger front axle...

Have anyone here tried the WP CV cartridge? The price of the cartridge is "only" 1600€ compared to 2800€ for the full fork.

CarlinoJoeVideo wrote:

Using the old larger axel is not a problem, just change the wheel spacers and fork guards. It does extend the offset +2mm. If you were...

Using the old larger axel is not a problem, just change the wheel spacers and fork guards. It does extend the offset +2mm. If you were really picky you could get 20mm clamps and it would be back to normal. I had an older set of cone valves on my bike and didn't feel a difference.

The argument with the cone valve cartridge is that you don't have the fork coatings to go with it.

Digger29 wrote:

Yes, the 14 FE450 top clamp drops right on the 16s. Last yr after a cpl very low speed crashes and each time getting up to...

Yes, the 14 FE450 top clamp drops right on the 16s. Last yr after a cpl very low speed crashes and each time getting up to my bars twisted (quite annoying) I was trying figure out a better set up. This is the cheapest way for me because I really didn't feel like buying new set of triple clamps and I had 2 sets of PHDS mounts leftover from my 2 strokes. I was a little bummed that the older FE's orange anodizing didn't match the new FE's but whatever. I have a much better set up now with more adjustability too.

Digger29 wrote:

Yes, the 14 FE450 top clamp drops right on the 16s. Last yr after a cpl very low speed crashes and each time getting up to...

Yes, the 14 FE450 top clamp drops right on the 16s. Last yr after a cpl very low speed crashes and each time getting up to my bars twisted (quite annoying) I was trying figure out a better set up. This is the cheapest way for me because I really didn't feel like buying new set of triple clamps and I had 2 sets of PHDS mounts leftover from my 2 strokes. I was a little bummed that the older FE's orange anodizing didn't match the new FE's but whatever. I have a much better set up now with more adjustability too.

MX678 wrote:

so tucked the front end on the start at budds yesterday. Handlebars and mounts are bent at the least. Should I get the PHDS set up...

so tucked the front end on the start at budds yesterday. Handlebars and mounts are bent at the least. Should I get the PHDS set up and replace the top triple clamp or spring for the Neken set up and get the adjustability there

Digger29 wrote:

Yup, a few fast guys here in New England are running their forks up in the clamps a little past the 2nd line and both of...

Yup, a few fast guys here in New England are running their forks up in the clamps a little past the 2nd line and both of them are running 9.4 bar in the air side and then stiffening the compression with great results.

Hackfro wrote:

After now having the bike for a couple months, I have found a setup now that I like but have came to realization that I need...

After now having the bike for a couple months, I have found a setup now that I like but have came to realization that I need a new rear spring. I am ~200 lbs and just not getting the sag and rear charcatistics that I like. I am barely able to get the sag to ~104mm. With 9-10 hrs on it, I expect it will be broke in. I raced Hangtown a couple weeks ago and did really well on the bike, but the rear was a little too active. The track was rain prepped similar to the Pro National last weekend... Not super rough but a lot of sharp edges. I'm thinking of getting a 4.6 TI spring. Then it may be revalue time.
As for the front, I had a decent setup at 154 lbs of air but had to go out 24 clicks on compression to get the feel. I thought that was too much and was compensating for air pressure. So I dropped the air to 150 and now am at 148 and liking it a little more. The front settles more into the corners and seems to be in better contact with the ground. I went back to 17 clicks and like it (don't forget the clickers if playing with air... I left at 24 and had arm pump in 10 minutes!). I may play a little more with air, but now not as important.
As for the motor, I have pulled the restrictor out of the exhaust and put the sx150 air cage on the bike and like it a lot. I'm a big fan of the controlled roll on power. These changes aren't huge, but it woke up the roll on nicely. I bought the TPS tool but haven't changed anything yet. That's next. Also now that the chain is starting to wear, I am getting closer to buying new and going to a 49 tooth rear. Still seem to be stuck between 2nd and 3rd gears in some situations.

Overall I am extremely happy with the overall package. I feel more confident on the bike and have been told that I'm riding it better than my KX450F. So all the adjustments above are to make the bike feel just right... And I love having a motor that doesn't sign off like the others at higher RPM.

sandman768 wrote:

How far up are your forks above the clamps?

Greenbush wrote:

I lined up next to a reputable, local suspension guy this weekend and he noticed the forks on my FE were raised the 12mm that people...

I lined up next to a reputable, local suspension guy this weekend and he noticed the forks on my FE were raised the 12mm that people have been recommending. He mentioned that they've been testing with lowering the forks back down and running lower psi, like 130 and below, then cranking the comp in. He said it helps with balancing out the bike and helps it settle in the corners a little easier.
I wasn't gone risk the change at a race but I plan on testing it out.
Anybody out there try this?
Sound logical I guess.
Thanks

sandman768 wrote:

I have my forks at 11 mm"s to the black fork cap. Not really experiencing any head shake. Running anywhere from 142-145 psi, Anything below 142...

I have my forks at 11 mm"s to the black fork cap. Not really experiencing any head shake. Running anywhere from 142-145 psi, Anything below 142 & I"m bottoming. I"m 190-195lbs, I don't think I could run 130 psi. Thought I had the forks working pretty good at my sand track but rode intermediate square edged track Sunday & was getting serious arm pump.....I rarely get arm pump, reminds me of my 13 crf forks when I did not have then setup right. I checked shock sag, was at 100 mm"s, so I backed off spring to get to 105 mm. Riding same track again Thursday, will keep plugging away at the settings. That's part of the problem with air forks, a lot of adjustability, sometimes get lost. Unrelated, I was missing shifts occasionally, the shifter was kind of high, I lowered 1 spline, no more missed shifts...

sandman768 wrote:

I have my forks at 11 mm"s to the black fork cap. Not really experiencing any head shake. Running anywhere from 142-145 psi, Anything below 142...

I have my forks at 11 mm"s to the black fork cap. Not really experiencing any head shake. Running anywhere from 142-145 psi, Anything below 142 & I"m bottoming. I"m 190-195lbs, I don't think I could run 130 psi. Thought I had the forks working pretty good at my sand track but rode intermediate square edged track Sunday & was getting serious arm pump.....I rarely get arm pump, reminds me of my 13 crf forks when I did not have then setup right. I checked shock sag, was at 100 mm"s, so I backed off spring to get to 105 mm. Riding same track again Thursday, will keep plugging away at the settings. That's part of the problem with air forks, a lot of adjustability, sometimes get lost. Unrelated, I was missing shifts occasionally, the shifter was kind of high, I lowered 1 spline, no more missed shifts...

Greenbush wrote:

Cool, thanks sounds like were similar on settings and weight and by your member name it sounds like we ride the same terrain, just wondering where...

Cool, thanks sounds like were similar on settings and weight and by your member name it sounds like we ride the same terrain, just wondering where you are on your compression and reb settings. I'm wayyy out from stock on comp that's why it kinda made sense to lower psi and crank the comp in.
Thanks

MX678 wrote:

Did you go to the fmf instead of the akro?

Digger29 wrote:

Finally got around to throwing on the orange plastic that I bought my 15 FE450 last fall. I think the bike looks way better all orange...

Finally got around to throwing on the orange plastic that I bought my 15 FE450 last fall. I think the bike looks way better all orange. Just my 2 cents though :-)

Digger29 wrote:

Finally got around to throwing on the orange plastic that I bought my 15 FE450 last fall. I think the bike looks way better all orange...

Finally got around to throwing on the orange plastic that I bought my 15 FE450 last fall. I think the bike looks way better all orange. Just my 2 cents though :-)

Digger29 wrote:

Finally got around to throwing on the orange plastic that I bought my 15 FE450 last fall. I think the bike looks way better all orange...

Finally got around to throwing on the orange plastic that I bought my 15 FE450 last fall. I think the bike looks way better all orange. Just my 2 cents though :-)

MX678 wrote:

who did your graphics? Are the plastics aftermarket? Any chance you have the part numbers if they are KTM? I agree the orange looks way better...

who did your graphics? Are the plastics aftermarket? Any chance you have the part numbers if they are KTM? I agree the orange looks way better and the white to me (with embedded graphics) shows wear just from my knees rubbing.

Redrcr34 wrote:

I'm 195lbs and think I have some great settings for me. I'm running forks up 12 mm in clamps, 145 air, 17 out on rebound and...

I'm 195lbs and think I have some great settings for me. I'm running forks up 12 mm in clamps, 145 air, 17 out on rebound and 20 out on compression. Shock is 105 mm 2 turns out on hi speed and 15 put on low speed, 15 out on rebound

Redrcr34 wrote:

I'm 195lbs and think I have some great settings for me. I'm running forks up 12 mm in clamps, 145 air, 17 out on rebound and...

I'm 195lbs and think I have some great settings for me. I'm running forks up 12 mm in clamps, 145 air, 17 out on rebound and 20 out on compression. Shock is 105 mm 2 turns out on hi speed and 15 put on low speed, 15 out on rebound

sandman768 wrote:

After getting another 1.5 hrs in on an intermediate track yesterday, I am very close to your settings as well, set my fork psi at 146...

After getting another 1.5 hrs in on an intermediate track yesterday, I am very close to your settings as well, set my fork psi at 146, comp. 24, rebound 15. Shock is same. I just noticed yesterday the rear tire is a 120, I did not like that width of tire on my honda, when this tire is done I"ll be using 110 width. I know one thing for sure, No motor mods nessesary, this thing rips! Muffler insert removed, 150 sx air cage & good gas. Of course riding it back to back with my 82 rm 250 made it feel like a NASA rocket!

Digger29 wrote:

Finally got around to throwing on the orange plastic that I bought my 15 FE450 last fall. I think the bike looks way better all orange...

Finally got around to throwing on the orange plastic that I bought my 15 FE450 last fall. I think the bike looks way better all orange. Just my 2 cents though :-)

MX678 wrote:

who did your graphics? Are the plastics aftermarket? Any chance you have the part numbers if they are KTM? I agree the orange looks way better...

who did your graphics? Are the plastics aftermarket? Any chance you have the part numbers if they are KTM? I agree the orange looks way better and the white to me (with embedded graphics) shows wear just from my knees rubbing.

Digger29 wrote:

All of the plastic is OEM KTM stuff except the shrouds. I wanted all orange shrouds and when I bought the stuff last fall Acerbis was...

All of the plastic is OEM KTM stuff except the shrouds. I wanted all orange shrouds and when I bought the stuff last fall Acerbis was the only company that had all orange shroud at the time. The orange is spot on though. The graphics are from a local kid. Her asked me not to post his name because he doesn't want the call from Red Bull that everyone gets when they copy the Red Bull logo. I had him add more blue and mess with striping but staying close to the FE's original look. He made 8 different orange sample pieces and we chose the one that definitely appears to be as close to the new brighter orange as I've seen. He did a great job and they look awesome in person.

MX678 wrote:

who did your graphics? Are the plastics aftermarket? Any chance you have the part numbers if they are KTM? I agree the orange looks way better...

who did your graphics? Are the plastics aftermarket? Any chance you have the part numbers if they are KTM? I agree the orange looks way better and the white to me (with embedded graphics) shows wear just from my knees rubbing.

Digger29 wrote:

All of the plastic is OEM KTM stuff except the shrouds. I wanted all orange shrouds and when I bought the stuff last fall Acerbis was...

All of the plastic is OEM KTM stuff except the shrouds. I wanted all orange shrouds and when I bought the stuff last fall Acerbis was the only company that had all orange shroud at the time. The orange is spot on though. The graphics are from a local kid. Her asked me not to post his name because he doesn't want the call from Red Bull that everyone gets when they copy the Red Bull logo. I had him add more blue and mess with striping but staying close to the FE's original look. He made 8 different orange sample pieces and we chose the one that definitely appears to be as close to the new brighter orange as I've seen. He did a great job and they look awesome in person.

lumpy790 wrote:

I have a complete set of OEM graphics coming for my 15 FE.

Blue hoses look tits!

Motofinne wrote:

Im so freaking excited to ride the new beast![img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2016/02/09/123232/s1200_IMG_20160209_125220.jpg[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2016/02/09/123233/s1200_IMG_20160209_121126.jpg[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2016/02/09/123234/s1200_IMG_20160209_121132.jpg[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2016/02/09/123235/s1200_IMG_20160209_121145.jpg[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2016/02/09/123236/s1200_IMG_20160209_121159.jpg[/img]

Im so freaking excited to ride the new beast!

Motofinne wrote:

Im so freaking excited to ride the new beast![img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2016/02/09/123232/s1200_IMG_20160209_125220.jpg[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2016/02/09/123233/s1200_IMG_20160209_121126.jpg[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2016/02/09/123234/s1200_IMG_20160209_121132.jpg[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2016/02/09/123235/s1200_IMG_20160209_121145.jpg[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2016/02/09/123236/s1200_IMG_20160209_121159.jpg[/img]

Im so freaking excited to ride the new beast!