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Dirty Points Liked a reply to forum topic Thoughts on tomac getting a cable at KTM?
11/3/2025 11:46pm
In early KTM Supercross testing, Tomac has shown preference to centrifugal over cable actuation:
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Bearuno Liked a reply to forum topic Thoughts on tomac getting a cable at KTM?
10/27/2025 7:47pm
I put this picture up on an earlier 'ET Clutch' thread, of a set up done for Joel Smets, (more than) 2 decades ago when he went from Husaberg to KTM : A few European companies offered such a thing (much 'nicer' than this unit) for KTMs, for a while. I'm unsure if such things can still be purchased, but, you can bet your arse, if ET ends up with a cable set up, a whole lot of suppliers will jump in to sell to those that want to jump on board with a 'new', old thing. It's not Rocket...
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FGR01 Liked a reply to forum topic Thoughts on tomac getting a cable at KTM?
10/24/2025 8:56pm
Roger is already fab'ing it up !
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CPR Liked a reply to forum topic Thoughts on tomac getting a cable at KTM?
10/24/2025 8:53pm
The thing with hydraulic clutches is that if you’re a clutch abuser, (enter Eli), it doesn’t give you the same warning that it’s on the way out, or adjustability to respond, that a cable clutch does. That’s why this is a subject of discussion.
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WoodsRacer Liked a reply to forum topic Thoughts on tomac getting a cable at KTM?
10/24/2025 8:53pm
They gave Dungey a hand shifter so I am sure they can give Tomac a cable clutch.
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saunders126 Started a new thread Thoughts on tomac getting a cable at KTM?
10/23/2025 4:51pm What’s the chances tomac gets a factory cable clutch for his KTM in 2026? If sexton can get KYB’s, and In 2003 MXGP’s, smets ran a factory cable clutch on his 450 and 550. So it wouldn’t be the first time and I don’t think it would breach any US production rules.
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JMX82 Liked a reply to forum topic 04 Champ/Factory KTM 125sxs
11/6/2024 3:31pm
No issues for eating piston rings with KTM's. I have have ridden 125SX/150SX since 2005 and with dual ring piston I can ride about 30hours before the the piston and rings needs to be replaced. Much better than the Honda's port bridge design which requires lubrication holes drilled to the piston and still with those Nicasil plating is wearing out pretty fast on the exhaust bridge (and yes I have been ridden Honda's too) . The bronze is tougher than aluminum and dissipates heat better so you can have more ignition advance on the verge of detonation to have more...
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saunders126 Added a reply to 04 Champ/Factory KTM 125sxs
10/24/2024 9:17pm I’m not 100% sure on the reasoning but I think it’s that bronze conducts heat better than aluminum, reducing detonation hot spots. And also it’s easily replaced instead of having to scrap or rework the cylinder. Also the same reason for 12° piston crowns and inserts. Again to reduce temp and the edge of the piston and stop det.
saunders126 Added a reply to 04 Champ/Factory KTM 125sxs
10/10/2024 2:43pm It’s based on a stock casting. 95% of it is the same as a stock set, as almost any part can bolt onto it. The reed block flange is completely different and the intake would have much more material left for porting. Some of the threads are M6 instead of M5 also
saunders126 Added a reply to 04 Champ/Factory KTM 125sxs
10/9/2024 5:27pm Yeah man, it’s pretty nice. Has a detonation ring in the top of the cylinder aswell.
bestmx Liked a reply to forum topic 04 Champ/Factory KTM 125sxs
10/9/2024 5:24pm
Very nice. Interested if you do a run in carbon!
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saunders126 Added a reply to 04 Champ/Factory KTM 125sxs
10/7/2024 1:21am
chuckdavies Liked a reply to forum topic 04 Champ/Factory KTM 125sxs
10/7/2024 1:19am
Sweet! Keen to see the carbon version of that skid plate once your friend is finished with it!
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JMX82 Liked a reply to forum topic 04 Champ/Factory KTM 125sxs
10/7/2024 1:19am
That crankcase looks super trick!
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peelout Liked a reply to forum topic Jett Lawrence MX3 (Open) Class
10/6/2024 12:37am
"because fuck em', that's why" - Jett Lawrence probably
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saunders126 Added a reply to 04 Champ/Factory KTM 125sxs
10/4/2024 6:02pm Also started pulling down my works GP 125 engine. Some parts are surprisingly stock or stock modified and others are super cool. Sand cast cases with some beautiful port work. “GP 03 05” engraved on the left case which means GP 2003 engine #5. 12° Vertex piston. It also runs a 95-04 YZ125 V Force reed block under a billet...
saunders126 Added a reply to 04 Champ/Factory KTM 125sxs
10/4/2024 5:42pm Decided to make my own skid plate based on photos I had. Fabed up a sheet of 1.6mm aluminium for the internal profile. I’ve sent that off to a friend who will make a mould from that and be able to produce some carbon skids. I also welded on mounting tabs to the frame the same style as the factory...
saunders126 Started a new thread 04 Champ/Factory KTM 125sxs
10/4/2024 5:31pm Hey guys, searching for factory KTM carbon skid plate 00-06 era 125sxs. It’s the main piece holding me up before I start my build.
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KTM Two Stroke Liked a forum topic KTM MX 540/550 Big Bore Projekt finished
9/26/2024 6:01pm
KTM MX 540/550 Projekt is finish after 13 Month. Modell Year 1987/1988 The first Pictures shows the Bad Condition it was back in June 23
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caviar&cigarettes338 Liked a forum topic 2002 FBF Husqvarna cr125
9/15/2024 9:43pm
Took a 22 hour road trip to Pennsylvania and picked up a old FBF husky cr125. The wheels have Fred Hoess name on them which I found out Fred was a factory husky rider and won 19 isde gold medals and rode the ex FBF mx sx team bikes in the 03-04 national enduro championship. Bike still had the works suspension, stamped motor, pc ti pegs and bunch of ti . Plan clean it up and put 01 FBF team graphics on it.
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