Purple power and mr clean magic erasers make white plastics look literally brand new. Had an all white yzf a while ago and tore all the plastics off and scrubbed them for a bit. Looked like new. The graphics also became white again.

Its more for preventive measures. Also i can then ride more technical trails and be able to use the clutch without worrying about it boiling over. KTM does make it a fan kit but its more expensive over other brands ive seen just because its got KTM on ... more »

Order all oem parts and buy the correct tools and follow some online tutorial videos like from RMATV and you will be set. Also freeze the new bearings and get yourself a handheld gas torch to heat the cases.

Fix it correctly. Time serts are only good on small things like a stripped fork guard hole or something. Replace the case and be done with it.

I played with them some to make them softer.

Oil Change every 5-10hrs depending on riding conditions within those hours and how hard. If you ride dusty areas and pegged out a lot, change it every 5. Keep the air filter clean. Oiled well. I buy the maxima pre oiled one use filters so when its dirty ... more »

I always look for: - Are the covers ragged out? Like barely any paint, big gouges, decent sized dents? Are they aftermarket or recently replaced? Small normal wear is fine. - Bolts being mismatched is a good one. I dont mind hardware store bolts on say ... more »

Thor makes solid gear. If you wear knee braces no pants will last very long. But regular knee pads/shin guards should have no issue. Id say get it.

Idk why everyone on here is ragging on used bikes like everyone wanting another bike has 10k to throw at a brand new one. Personally I would get it if you could get him down to 2000-2100 range. And have him take it to a shop of your choice and have them ... more »

Every 5-10hrs. Used to change it based off rides on old bikes but now that i have something nice, i change it even if it needs it or not. $20 is nothing for good oil.

Exactly. Unless you're some supercross/motocross pro you wont notice a difference. Normal non oring or xring chains wear in like 30 hours and cost about $15-20 cheaper. Just spend the $100 on a real good oring/xring and it will easily last 2 sets of ... more »

If its gonna be on display just drain everything. No sense in leaving fluids in a bike that will be sitting for a while on display. All the display bikes I have ever seen never have anything in them because they are not ridden. Also leaks wont happen. ... more »

Thought the same. Might go with mousses. Hell if i hate em or what not im only out $80 and not $300 according to what a set goes for new online. Will i need different tires or what though? Im running a kenda washougal 2 f/r.