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mattmargerum Added a reply to 1990 RM250 Build
7/15/2025 5:30pm Old thread but is the frame on Larry's bike the OEM Suzuki blue or is it darker? It looks darker in some photos.. not quite sure what color to spray my frame.
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mattmargerum Added a reply to Share your off-road bike setup
4/2/2023 8:34am Same deal. The fit was horrible. I had to touch the mounting ears on the masters with a file just to get the pivot bolts through. I like them but the quality is nothing like the ARCs I had on my previous bikes.
mattmargerum Added a reply to Share your off-road bike setup
3/5/2023 5:39am Its a WIP but heres mine, its not much. Its a 2022 KX450. I just finished lacing the rim’s yesterday. DID STX 18” rear and a 140 wide IRC M5b on the OEM hubs. Went up to a 52 rear sprocket and Regina chain. Renthal twinwalls because I am old school and need a crossbar. ARC textured memlons and full...
mattmargerum Added a reply to 1998 Yamaha YZ400F - Like New - $2,000
3/4/2023 10:26am Geez that’s a helluva deal!
mattmargerum Added a reply to ATK 406 shock alternatives
3/4/2023 10:20am Has the OP talked to Keith at ADB or Frank White? When I had my ATK 605, they were the 2 guys to go to.
mattmargerum Added a reply to Alternatives to grip glue
3/4/2023 9:30am I use compressed air to get grips on and then just safety wire but I use .023 mig wire. Never used glue or anything and never had a problem. I actually have to wire these up later…I do 3 on a grip.
mattmargerum Added a reply to WTB 2022 KX450SR
2/28/2023 7:38am There is a low hour bike around New York City for 10 grand.
mattmargerum Added a reply to Rear Bulldog spokes. 4 different lengths?
2/27/2023 2:02am I got them from KSR wheels but the spoke nipples have the dubya marking. I assume what I got is for an aftermarket hub. I checked Excels application chart and nothing requires 3 or 4 different lengths. Hopefully he gets back to me today.
Sandusky26 Liked a reply to forum topic 2022 KX450 Upgrades ?
2/26/2023 2:51pm
You will get maybe 3 rides from the stock sliders. I tried to cheap out and buy the Acerbis chain guide and I have ate through the top of 2 in 35 hours. I'm going to get the TM Design guide. I buy the cheap sliders and replace around 8 hours.
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mattmargerum Added a reply to 2022 KX450 Upgrades ?
2/26/2023 1:54pm Woods, sand, trails, it varies. Yea I got a 116L chain for the 52t sprocket. And I was going to get a little use out of the chain guide before changing that out.. lol
mattmargerum Started a new thread Rear Bulldog spokes. 4 different lengths?
2/26/2023 1:50pm Im lacing DID rims to my oem KX450 hubs and changing the rear to an 18”. I was sent a Bulldog spoke kit that was supposed to work but apparently it doesn’t. Some spokes were way too long. Apparently the kit has 4 different length spokes. The oem spokes are 27 same and 9 slightly longer for inner brake side...
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mattmargerum Started a new thread 2022 KX450 Upgrades ?
2/26/2023 7:41am I am new to modern bikes and this is my first 4 stroke. I was able to buy myself a brand new KX450 last year. Its been sitting still new but I am setting it up for spring time. Are there any necessary or worthy upgrades that should be done before I send it? Already doing, 52t rear sprocket and...
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mattmargerum Added a reply to 22’ KX450 hubs..
2/25/2023 1:14pm Yep decided to just stick with the oem hubs!
mattmargerum Added a reply to 2022 Kawasaki KX 450SR
2/25/2023 5:35am Well damn, i wanna see the Honda XL being built! 😂😂
gscx Liked a reply to forum topic 22’ KX450 hubs..
2/25/2023 5:32am
Look, the different color hubs look cool and all. But OEM is the way to go here. Especially if it's a choice between Tusk or OEM.
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mattmargerum Added a reply to Tire Dates
2/24/2023 3:58am Ahhh, I bet thats the problem, Pirelli. How many Pirelli tires sell compared to Dunlop and some others? Id bet Pirellis sit a bit longer than other brands. I know I dont even look at Pirelli..
mattmargerum Added a reply to 22’ KX450 hubs..
2/22/2023 11:19am Well.. Ive been in contact with Talon. A new Talon would run me 400 tmd. Everyone seems to rave about the Tusk wheels/hubs so I just might ditch the gold and order 2 Tusk blue hubs for under 250. That seems tough to beat and should still look good I think!
mattmargerum Started a new thread WTB- A gold rear Talon hub for a Kawasaki 2003 on up.
2/21/2023 8:20am A shot in the dark but nothing to lose. I need a rear gold Talon hub for a 22’ KX450. 2003 on up would work so maybe someone got something. Let me know! pic of my front wheel!
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mattmargerum Added a reply to 22’ KX450 hubs..
2/21/2023 4:45am KSR wheels had one set available and I happen to see them. Never seen another set for sale anywhere so snagged them.
mattmargerum Added a reply to Getting back into riding, help me pick a bike, old timer newb
2/20/2023 1:26pm Yea. Kawasaki does offer great deals and you can do even better when the dealer offers more discounts on top. I was looking at new Suzuki 450’s last year because they were the cheapest of the bunch. But then I came across a Kawasaki that ended up a few thousand cheaper than the Suzuki. Op if your like me, I...