22 GasGas MC450 Barcia edition.

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Ryan625 1/11/2022 12:47pm
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No you are correct. I’m not sure why but the newest version of the CV does come with chromed lowers. I’ve wondered why as well. These...
No you are correct. I’m not sure why but the newest version of the CV does come with chromed lowers. I’ve wondered why as well. These are a 2017 fork I believe
SeaClassExpert wrote:
I thought somebody at AEO or WP had mentioned the newer chrome plating was just as tough as the old DLC that came on the cones...
I thought somebody at AEO or WP had mentioned the newer chrome plating was just as tough as the old DLC that came on the cones.

Whether or not that’s true and not accountant speak to save money, I don’t know because I’m not a metallurgist lol

I do know the DLC looked a lot better
I’m assuming it’s a harder chrome than that found on a standard fork. Assuming being the key word.

Also DLC looks way better and we all do it for looks in the end anyway 😂
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biglad 1/11/2022 1:48pm
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LouisianaMotocross wrote:
One of these edition bikes should come with Cone Valves.
Why, so the vet riders who buy these 'edition' bikes can pretend they notice the difference?
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Kennyfreemoney 1/11/2022 2:59pm
1/11/2022 2:59pm
Huckster wrote:
Don’t you have one already? 😏
Digger29 wrote:
Yup, I built my own. Might not be a trick as Barcia's but it works for me :-) [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2022/01/10/527736/s1200_Barciaedition.jpg[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2022/01/10/527737/s1200_22GasGasBarcia.jpg[/img]
Yup, I built my own. Might not be a trick as Barcia's but it works for me :-)

Who printed your graphics? You can send me a PM if you don't want to publicly say who it is (Red Bull crap)
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Digger29 1/12/2022 6:16am
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Huckster wrote:
Don’t you have one already? 😏
Digger29 wrote:
Yup, I built my own. Might not be a trick as Barcia's but it works for me :-) [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2022/01/10/527736/s1200_Barciaedition.jpg[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2022/01/10/527737/s1200_22GasGasBarcia.jpg[/img]
Yup, I built my own. Might not be a trick as Barcia's but it works for me :-)

Kennyfreemoney wrote:
Who printed your graphics? You can send me a PM if you don't want to publicly say who it is (Red Bull crap)
Text me at 508 243 1232 and I'll hook you up :-)
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erik_94COBRA 1/12/2022 6:27am
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Huckster wrote:
Don’t you have one already? 😏
Digger29 wrote:
Yup, I built my own. Might not be a trick as Barcia's but it works for me :-) [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2022/01/10/527736/s1200_Barciaedition.jpg[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2022/01/10/527737/s1200_22GasGasBarcia.jpg[/img]
Yup, I built my own. Might not be a trick as Barcia's but it works for me :-)

Of the entire VitalMX site, Digger is probably the hardest thing on my wallet.

Looks great!
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Motoman35 1/14/2022 11:17am
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Digger29 wrote:
A little birdie just told me that GasGas will be releasing a MC450 Barcia edition very soon. I honestly didn't see that one coming. I'll be...
A little birdie just told me that GasGas will be releasing a MC450 Barcia edition very soon. I honestly didn't see that one coming. I'll be very interested to see exactly what will be on it.
I just gave a little birdie a deposit for oneSmile
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Digger29 1/16/2022 8:11am
1/16/2022 8:11am Edited Date/Time 1/16/2022 8:22am
nascarnate326 wrote:
So looks like the TLD MC450 comes with factory start, launch control, traction control, different suspension, motor guard, red clamps, AK Exhaust, rotor guard, mx33, and...
So looks like the TLD MC450 comes with factory start, launch control, traction control, different suspension, motor guard, red clamps, AK Exhaust, rotor guard, mx33, and possibly other parts that I am missing.

WP XACT 5448 vs AER for standard MC450. I believe the shock is the same.

I was hoping to see a 51 on it but appears to come without numbers.



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https://www.gasgas.com/ktmgroup-storage/22_3215055_en_OM.pdf
Steve125 wrote:
Probably upgraded wheels and hubs too.. like it's other Factory Edition Siblings. Suspension Front and Rear appear to be the same stuff as on my 21...
Probably upgraded wheels and hubs too.. like it's other Factory Edition Siblings.
Suspension Front and Rear appear to be the same stuff as on my 21 Rockstar Ed.

Note: I would still take Digger29's bike over this one. It's amazing... ( I may or may not have ridden it once Wink )
and you rode it with stock suspension and stock ECU. It was so new that day the only thing I had done to it was adjusted the TPS and put my spare Rockstar wheels and the full FMF from my Rockstar on it. You should ride it now with the CV's and Trax and updated tunable ECU. It's a whole different bike with the suspension and with the MotoLab's dyno tuned set up.
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Digger29 1/16/2022 8:17am
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Huckster wrote:
Don’t you have one already? 😏
Digger29 wrote:
Yup, I built my own. Might not be a trick as Barcia's but it works for me :-) [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2022/01/10/527736/s1200_Barciaedition.jpg[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2022/01/10/527737/s1200_22GasGasBarcia.jpg[/img]
Yup, I built my own. Might not be a trick as Barcia's but it works for me :-)

Huckster wrote:
Let me know when you’re ready to sell it, I may be in the market
I will sell it just the way you see it for the right price. It has 14hrs on it and probably 4hrs on the suspension. Feel free to call or text me if you have any questions. 508 243 1232. Thanks, Mike
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jaun 1/24/2022 10:00am
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Ryan625 wrote:
No you are correct. I’m not sure why but the newest version of the CV does come with chromed lowers. I’ve wondered why as well. These...
No you are correct. I’m not sure why but the newest version of the CV does come with chromed lowers. I’ve wondered why as well. These are a 2017 fork I believe
They are a chrome look finish but they have some sort of low friction coating on both the upper and lower tubes, testing has been done by a fella in Australia here and the new Pro Components coatings have a high lubricity and lower coefficient of friction then the previous black DLC Cone Valves.... Exactly what the coatings are no one is saying as far as I know
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mattyhamz2 1/24/2022 10:51am
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I see my comment was deleted…

Anyways, the bike looks cool. I agree with Motoman35, Diggers is better
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Digger29 1/24/2022 11:04am
1/24/2022 11:04am
Motoman35 wrote:
Yes
Diggers is better Smile
Thanks brother, totally appreciate that. :-)
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SeaClassExpert 1/24/2022 11:15am
1/24/2022 11:15am
jaun wrote:
They are a chrome look finish but they have some sort of low friction coating on both the upper and lower tubes, testing has been done...
They are a chrome look finish but they have some sort of low friction coating on both the upper and lower tubes, testing has been done by a fella in Australia here and the new Pro Components coatings have a high lubricity and lower coefficient of friction then the previous black DLC Cone Valves.... Exactly what the coatings are no one is saying as far as I know
That’s really interesting, wish we could know more about it!
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SeaClassExpert 1/24/2022 11:21am
1/24/2022 11:21am
I wonder if KTM made this edition to sell an over-run of frames and parts before they move to the 5th gen 450 platform?

It would make sense if they had a backlog and wanted to get rid of some material at a premium price before the move to the shared frame with the KTM/Husky bikes.
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hylo 1/24/2022 11:30am
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Motoman35 wrote:
I just gave a little birdie a deposit for oneSmile
You shouldnt give birds money. Laughing

Seriously! Congrats on a freakin’ awesome bike! Smile

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Huckster 1/24/2022 12:03pm
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Motoman35 wrote:
I just gave a little birdie a deposit for oneSmile
What is MSRP?
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stillwelding 1/24/2022 12:06pm
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Huckster wrote:
Don’t you have one already? 😏
Digger29 wrote:
Yup, I built my own. Might not be a trick as Barcia's but it works for me :-) [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2022/01/10/527736/s1200_Barciaedition.jpg[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2022/01/10/527737/s1200_22GasGasBarcia.jpg[/img]
Yup, I built my own. Might not be a trick as Barcia's but it works for me :-)

That looks greaaat Cool
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AH387 1/24/2022 12:34pm
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SeaClassExpert wrote:
I wonder if KTM made this edition to sell an over-run of frames and parts before they move to the 5th gen 450 platform? It would...
I wonder if KTM made this edition to sell an over-run of frames and parts before they move to the 5th gen 450 platform?

It would make sense if they had a backlog and wanted to get rid of some material at a premium price before the move to the shared frame with the KTM/Husky bikes.
Curious about that also. If the '23 GG will stay on the existing platform or not, perhaps.
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Digger29 1/24/2022 12:39pm
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SeaClassExpert wrote:
I wonder if KTM made this edition to sell an over-run of frames and parts before they move to the 5th gen 450 platform? It would...
I wonder if KTM made this edition to sell an over-run of frames and parts before they move to the 5th gen 450 platform?

It would make sense if they had a backlog and wanted to get rid of some material at a premium price before the move to the shared frame with the KTM/Husky bikes.
AH387 wrote:
Curious about that also. If the '23 GG will stay on the existing platform or not, perhaps.
I'm pretty curious about that myself.. Unsure
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Mr. Info 1/24/2022 12:45pm
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This in the armature world is called stock versus modified. Its the C and B riders giving back to the Pros.
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Meister 1/24/2022 5:41pm
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Meh... I'd buy a used digger bike before the new release. It'd atleast have CV's on it.. they're dropping the ball there.. I'd seriously contemplate selling my WE..
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SeaClassExpert 1/25/2022 10:01am
1/25/2022 10:01am Edited Date/Time 1/25/2022 10:01am
Mr. Info wrote:
This in the armature world is called stock versus modified. Its the C and B riders giving back to the Pros.
C Class riders pay Glen Helen’s rent and keep the sport alive.

In other words, pipe down.
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Dirtysmile56 3/21/2022 12:40pm
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I just picked on up Friday 2022 Troy Lee MC450. Does anyone know what the spring rate on the stock shock is? The manual gives 3 options. 42 45 48 but doesn't say which one is standard. I just did my first ride and it felt a tad soft in the rear. Going to check sag today and see if the standard spring will work. I am not finding much along the lines of settings for this specific red KTM or should I just be following KTM settings.
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bvm111 3/21/2022 1:21pm
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Dirtysmile56 wrote:
I just picked on up Friday 2022 Troy Lee MC450. Does anyone know what the spring rate on the stock shock is? The manual gives 3...
I just picked on up Friday 2022 Troy Lee MC450. Does anyone know what the spring rate on the stock shock is? The manual gives 3 options. 42 45 48 but doesn't say which one is standard. I just did my first ride and it felt a tad soft in the rear. Going to check sag today and see if the standard spring will work. I am not finding much along the lines of settings for this specific red KTM or should I just be following KTM settings.
the spring should have it printed on it… 260 is the length of the spring if i remember correctly and then a 45 or 48 for the spring rate. if i was at home i would take a picture of mine for you
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StevenMX 3/21/2022 1:42pm
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Dirtysmile56 wrote:
I just picked on up Friday 2022 Troy Lee MC450. Does anyone know what the spring rate on the stock shock is? The manual gives 3...
I just picked on up Friday 2022 Troy Lee MC450. Does anyone know what the spring rate on the stock shock is? The manual gives 3 options. 42 45 48 but doesn't say which one is standard. I just did my first ride and it felt a tad soft in the rear. Going to check sag today and see if the standard spring will work. I am not finding much along the lines of settings for this specific red KTM or should I just be following KTM settings.
My 22 KTM SX-F 250 FE and all the Austrian bikes I know come with 42Nm spring standard.
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suspensionguy 3/21/2022 1:48pm
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Dirtysmile56 wrote:
I just picked on up Friday 2022 Troy Lee MC450. Does anyone know what the spring rate on the stock shock is? The manual gives 3...
I just picked on up Friday 2022 Troy Lee MC450. Does anyone know what the spring rate on the stock shock is? The manual gives 3 options. 42 45 48 but doesn't say which one is standard. I just did my first ride and it felt a tad soft in the rear. Going to check sag today and see if the standard spring will work. I am not finding much along the lines of settings for this specific red KTM or should I just be following KTM settings.
They are very under sprung with 42’s. Most guys need a 48 or heavier.
Dirtysmile56 3/21/2022 2:18pm
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bvm111 wrote:
the spring should have it printed on it… 260 is the length of the spring if i remember correctly and then a 45 or 48 for...
the spring should have it printed on it… 260 is the length of the spring if i remember correctly and then a 45 or 48 for the spring rate. if i was at home i would take a picture of mine for you
Thank you. I just found it. It's a 45. I weigh 200lbs. I probably need the 48 I am guessing.

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