Spoke with my wallet, Part III

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Edited Date/Time 2/1/2012 11:54pm
I know, I know...another 2-stroke thread, but just wanted to say, "I spoke with my wallet too!" Never thought I would own a KTM , but have to say, this bike's made me a believer in Big Orange. I definitely wanted to support a company who's invested so heavily in not only the 2-stroke, but the dirt bike scene in general. The quality and attention to detail on this bike are incredible. I have 2 rides on it since bringing it home from the dealership. Simply an amazing bike. Can't wait for the next ride. btw...best feature about the bike other than the fact it's not a 4 stroke....THE ELECTRIC START!!!!!



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Old-skull 1/30/2012 5:02pm
1/30/2012 5:02pm
Awesome bike but whats up with that throttle cable? Is it suppose to be routed like that?
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hartebreak 1/30/2012 5:09pm
1/30/2012 5:09pm
Old-skull wrote:
Awesome bike but whats up with that throttle cable? Is it suppose to be routed like that?
yup, my 3hunny is the same. I guess there are some issues out there with the bikes getting stuck WOT due to the cable. The hot ticket Im gathering is a longer cable from motion pro.
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mtl 1/30/2012 5:10pm
1/30/2012 5:10pm
Go back to the shop and tell them you want the money for setup back.

Looking at that throttle cable routing I'd check every single bolt before I even started it up.
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hartebreak 1/30/2012 5:19pm
1/30/2012 5:19pm
mtl wrote:
Go back to the shop and tell them you want the money for setup back. Looking at that throttle cable routing I'd check every single bolt...
Go back to the shop and tell them you want the money for setup back.

Looking at that throttle cable routing I'd check every single bolt before I even started it up.
thats how the cable is supposed to be routed

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Faceaz 1/30/2012 5:20pm
1/30/2012 5:20pm
KTM's have always run the throttle cable like that.
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tobz 1/30/2012 5:28pm
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mtl wrote:
Go back to the shop and tell them you want the money for setup back. Looking at that throttle cable routing I'd check every single bolt...
Go back to the shop and tell them you want the money for setup back.

Looking at that throttle cable routing I'd check every single bolt before I even started it up.
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yak651 1/30/2012 5:28pm
1/30/2012 5:28pm Edited Date/Time 1/30/2012 5:45pm
Purdy, wish mine had the black rimmage. Someone on Ktmtalk gave a part number for a longer Honda throttle cable to route it the traditional way
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SlowMoFo 1/30/2012 5:31pm
1/30/2012 5:31pm
Jeez, stop rubbing it in already! I have been extra tempted in the last weeks and you all are not helping!

Congratz man!
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newmann 1/30/2012 6:06pm
1/30/2012 6:06pm
Sweet bike, new bike smell here at vital is getting out of hand the last few days. The fact that they have all three been two strokes just warms the heart. The fact that they have all been KTM's, regardless of strokes.....well the Japanese better wake up soon. The Dungey Replica is just around the corner.
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newmann 1/30/2012 6:08pm
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And yeah, that throttle cable needs to be about two foot longer and routed out front of the bars, being a woods bike and all.....LOL
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yota 1/30/2012 6:10pm
1/30/2012 6:10pm
RACERX69 wrote:
I know, I know...another 2-stroke thread, but just wanted to say, "I spoke with my wallet too!" Never thought I would own a KTM , but...
I know, I know...another 2-stroke thread, but just wanted to say, "I spoke with my wallet too!" Never thought I would own a KTM , but have to say, this bike's made me a believer in Big Orange. I definitely wanted to support a company who's invested so heavily in not only the 2-stroke, but the dirt bike scene in general. The quality and attention to detail on this bike are incredible. I have 2 rides on it since bringing it home from the dealership. Simply an amazing bike. Can't wait for the next ride. btw...best feature about the bike other than the fact it's not a 4 stroke....THE ELECTRIC START!!!!!



nice yota.
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RACERX69 1/30/2012 6:25pm
1/30/2012 6:25pm
True story.. I let a friend of mine who rides a 2010 YZ250F, ride my bike. He went out and bought a 250SX, two days later.
His 250F will be for sale on houstonmotocross.com shortly, if not already.
Charles Bronson 1/30/2012 6:33pm
1/30/2012 6:33pm
RACERX69 wrote:
True story.. I let a friend of mine who rides a 2010 YZ250F, ride my bike. He went out and bought a 250SX, two days later...
True story.. I let a friend of mine who rides a 2010 YZ250F, ride my bike. He went out and bought a 250SX, two days later.
His 250F will be for sale on houstonmotocross.com shortly, if not already.
oh my what is this terrific noise coming from this bulbous expansion chamber, it sounds as if the thing is firing on every revolution of the crank?!!
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jathey 1/30/2012 8:08pm
1/30/2012 8:08pm Edited Date/Time 1/30/2012 8:09pm
Judging from the looks of that silencer, I'm not sure that bike even produces sound!


Beautiful.
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wow123 1/30/2012 8:13pm
1/30/2012 8:13pm
jathey wrote:
Judging from the looks of that silencer, I'm not sure that bike even produces sound!


Beautiful.
Yeah those things are usually whisper quiet!
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swedishfishmx 1/30/2012 8:46pm
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jathey wrote:
Judging from the looks of that silencer, I'm not sure that bike even produces sound!


Beautiful.
My old 200xc-w didn't pass sound...too quiet. LOL. Sweet bike btw.
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jathey 1/30/2012 9:05pm
1/30/2012 9:05pm
That's funny. I can imagine the official standing there with the sound meter in hand. "Ok, son. Fire it up and let's have a listen."

"It's already running!"

"I don't have time for games, son. You fail!"
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mjskier 1/30/2012 9:08pm
1/30/2012 9:08pm
Damn, I hate it when I go from "one of the few" to "just another dude on an orange bike"
I need to find me a new underdog...

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jathey 1/30/2012 9:24pm
1/30/2012 9:24pm Edited Date/Time 1/30/2012 9:31pm
Carabela in 2013!
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mjskier 1/30/2012 9:32pm
1/30/2012 9:32pm
jathey wrote:
Carabela in 2013!
This the picture you were trying to post?
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jathey 1/30/2012 9:41pm
1/30/2012 9:41pm
Yep, thanks! I wonder who the rider with the DG lid is?
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mx_563 1/31/2012 2:55am
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mjskier wrote:
Damn, I hate it when I go from "one of the few" to "just another dude on an orange bike" I need to find me a...
Damn, I hate it when I go from "one of the few" to "just another dude on an orange bike"
I need to find me a new underdog...

I've got a GasGas 300ec for sale in Nor Cal. Smile
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hellion 1/31/2012 5:39am
1/31/2012 5:39am
I have to admit I loved being on orange when not many were. Most thought it was a disadvantage but I always thought otherwise. It does seem now that KTM is set for world domination and the orange tide is upon us. Guess I'll have to be satisfied with not being a bandwagoner.
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RACERX69 1/31/2012 8:47pm
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Bellone wrote:
Nice kick stand!

TAKE IT OFF
Thanks for the input, but, I plan to leave it on. I have a 5 year old who just started riding and the kickstand comes in quite handy when he lays his bike over. The kickstand keeps me from doing the same thing. Smile
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norcal3737 2/1/2012 12:37am
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got a '11 ktm 300xc. revalved the suspension, 1 tooth larger rear sprocket, and PC pipe/silencer, and it's the best bike i've ever ridden. so smooth, yet so fast. easy to ride, way funner to ride on the track, and it's a 2stroke to boot. ktms are great machines.
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EastFlorida 2/1/2012 6:06am
2/1/2012 6:06am
MadeForMoto wrote:
No one gives a f uck about your wallet.
Now, that is a great contribution to this thread...Angry

Nice bike, congrats!!!
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mjskier 2/1/2012 7:00am
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BTW, I had the head shaved down on my 300. In Colorado it is a must. Totally cleaned up the mid range.
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flyinb501 2/1/2012 7:25am
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MadeForMoto wrote:
No one gives a f uck about your wallet.
Judging by the number of replies apparently many people do. Dip shit...

Congrats on the new bike!

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