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3/27/2017 4:03pm
3/27/2017 4:03pm
So after 5 years on the 350 I decided to step up to a 2017 450 Katoom. I really loved the 350 but figured it was time for a change....and I could always steal my old mans 350 for old times sake. I guess you cannot "speak with your wallet" on here because the two stroke crowd will have a meltdown....
Got some Neken SFS's triple clamps, hand guards, and a skid plate to install and should be out for a test ride this weekend (still have snow here)
Got some Neken SFS's triple clamps, hand guards, and a skid plate to install and should be out for a test ride this weekend (still have snow here)
Jk,congrats on a new scoot!
awesome rides. still haven't rode a modern 450. looks sweet.
The Shop
Congrats Bob...hope you enjoy it!
If I ever bought a KTM, I would do it up like the TLD with blue seats. They look like 80's Factory Hondas on TV, nothing looks better than the 80's Factory Hondas, and Troy Lee knows it! Thats why he makes his bikes look like them!
@Smoothies Thanks for the kind words, Once you ride one you will have to have one, they are just so easy...
@mxb2 Im going to blow the snow off of my trail loop this week and hopefully get it broke in. I am really excited to get this new KTM chassis set up
@ledger I love the old Kawi's, grew up racing them and really love the chassis. Both of them are all freshened up and ready for the year and will be in my stable for a long time.
@Starcrossed This one seemed OK, But I only started it twice in my driveway.Thanks, I am beyond pumped
@kaptkaos They have the blue Selle Dalla Valle that is really tempting...
Just Google TPS adjust on the KTM and you'll see a ton of things come up. ThumperTalk has a 600pg long thread regarding pretty much every result of every bike...
As for the stock battery, my main concern is the small capacity. At 2.2ah just isn't alot and the XCF battery (though larger @ 4.0ah) isnt much better. In a situation where you might have to crank the bike a few times the stock battery doesnt allow much on the table. The Ballistic units are good and with my Yamaha FX I used the Anti-Gravity XPS series which is no bigger then a sandwich, has 6.0ah and 180cca. On my XCF I use a Anti-Gravity unit which 9.0ah and 220cca and a larger stator simply because I run big lights on the bike. For me, it's just added insurance when it comes to being off in the bush, maybe not a concern on the track but you might feel different. At least the information is there for you now...
1. You bought an amazing bike!!
2. Yes I own one too and love mine.
3. Dont worry about the battery. Remember its a light weight high performance battery. Follow the correct technique, there are videos on youtube on how to start these 16/17 KTMs the right way. I had trouble the first time i rode mine because I held the start buton and killed it. What you need to do is hold down the Start button for 5 seconds and then release for 15-130 seconds (this lets the battery warm up), try again, and if it does not fire up then use the Yellow knob, and try it again - works every time, and by the way the yellow knob is only required when the engine is cold.
4. Enjoy it!
Not sure your weight but i'm 160lbs without gear, i've tested the forks at 157PSI(factory recommended), 154PSI, and 150PSI, I liked 150 the best. For guys my weight the stock settings are definitely on the stiff side.
Power wise - I like Map 1 for consistency, although I will be trying 1 tooth more on the rear so that I can pull 3rd a bit better in the corners, I think that will be the ticket.
Hope some of this helps!
Have fun on the new bike!
Pit Row
Thanks guys, between the half inch of rain and melting snow here I would be better off with a jet ski this week....
Worth calling factory connection, they deal WP also now, I went with a stiffer WP rear spring.
@mxb2 the book says it is sprung up to 187lbs and I just weighed myself this morning....181 , must have put in that winter weight lol. I'll give factory a call tomorrow, they did nice work on my Kawi's and are always super helpful.
I want to jump on the KTM wagon, I've been to the dealer a dozen times, hang out by the bike, want the bike, want to say I bought the bike, and then I walk out. Not sure what the problem is.
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