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Do you run the plastic cover over the shock?

Carapaks are very common in Europe... there are several versions available and quality and price is very good, also for hard enduro use in rocks, etc... Stainless Steel Foot Pegs KTM TBI MY2023-2024 XC/MX - Carapaks

Here u go... bikes look awesome! First Look | 2023 GasGas MC 250F and MC 450F Factory Editions - Motocross News Story - Vital MX

Just saw that the 450 FC Rockstar Edition 2019 has a new part no. for the cpl. slave cylinder (#26632061044) and also the piston (#26632066000) and O-ring (#26632067000) are available as single part now... seems that Husky has reacted to the failures in the field on the previous X-ring version...

Here is the part no. #48601948

"It is also possible to use worn rear mousses for the front, that way you save quite a bit by buying only rear ones." I don`t think so because you won`t be able to fit it in the front tire(s)...

From my experience... durability wise the Michelin is the best by far, but also quite expensive. I´m currently using Dunlop in one wheel set and Technomousse in my spare wheel set, both good grip wise and also quite affordable.

I would also suggest the older return spring version if you`re facing problems with the current one. Strange but I had three bikes since MY16 and not a single broken spring?!? The steering stem nut from the actual Freerides have a holoe inside and they should also fit... but as some guys already mentioned drilling for sure is the cheaper...

Imo the trax springs aren`t broken as I´ve heard that kind of noise on some TRAX shocks now... nevertheless checking all bearings (linkage, swingarm, etc...) is a good idea anyway.

This sound is normal for a TRAX shock as it`s the Trax mechanism that you hear there. Depending on how many Trax springs are installed inside the effect and also "sound" is more or less. I wouldn`t worry about it too much.

That corner speed is fXXXing amazing :-)

KTM version presented as well... https://www.crossmagazin.de/news/technik/news-20181106141006.htm

I have the tool left over from my old 250SX 2-stroke and I measured 3,7mm!

BEL RAY Thumper Works 10W50

100% itrack ... my favourite gloves for the last three years already! :-)

Nice bike! One thing you should try are the 2017/18 aluminium engine hangers! They make a big improvement in handling and feeling for the bike :-)

VHM in Netherlands should be a good address... :-) https://www.vhm.nl/en