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Lynch
6/27/2018 9:40pm
6/27/2018 9:40pm
Edited Date/Time
5/27/2019 3:18am
Retired the old KTM, I have had this for a couple of weeks now and done almost 10 hours on it since new. It will get a makeover today (thursday) with new plastics, graphics and a few carbon pieces I picked up for a good price. Pictures of that will also be posted today.
Still waiting on a few pieces from Yamaha, dealer said best case scenario I will have them tomorrow.
Still waiting on a few pieces from Yamaha, dealer said best case scenario I will have them tomorrow.
Almost done for the weekend, need to mount new tires and mousses and fix some small parts (number plate aint done to mount completely)
I bought a couple of carbon parts, mostly CMT however I am not sure where the JGR piece is from or if it's even avaliable to the public.
The engine pulls everywhere, I did change the rear sprocket from the stock 48 to a 49 due to the big gap between the 2nd and 3rd gear. I noticed yesterday that Yamaha did the same update for 2019. It's way stronger than the KTM but still easy to use somehow, tried a couple of different maps and ended up on the famous TP map that everyone likes. Before picking up the bike I was dead set on ordering a Brembo or Magura hydraulic clutch but after a few hours I prefer the feel of the stock clutch.
I have ridden KTM/Husky for the last 7 years so I am not entirely used to everything when it comes to wrenching on it, the bike is well built and I actually prefer the Yamaha airbox that a lot of people seem to hate. Gonna leave my suspension to RG3 for some love whenever I get rid of my old bike + the Öhlins suspension for it, exited to see what they can do when the suspension is so good as it is.
If you or anyone else have any specific questions about the bike or anyting versus the KTM/Husky 450 just send me a pm or ask in this thread.
The Shop
I would be looking into the 19' model 450 so not too sure on how much they have changed but it's nice to see former Orange members going Blue & enjoying their new bikes!.
I've noticed that my boot is wearing down the brake cylinder, a guard like that would be nice to have! Is it a JGR part?
Pit Row
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