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I’m hoping to find people with real world experiences, not just uneducated replies. And yes, I know the bike is plenty capable as-is out of the box and no matter what I do to the bike, I’ll still be old, slow, and fat.
Triple clamps. Which brand would you go with? Should I go with X-Trig or Neken SFS? I can’t stand the stock black clamps, so I’m replacing them with an orange set.
Exhaust. It’s hard to find many reviews on exhausts nowadays it seems, or maybe it’s because this bike is the weird one that isn’t popular with aftermarket reviews. I did read the PC exhaust didn’t do much other than change the sound and lighten your wallet. I think I read the Rocket exhaust, with mapping changes (and maybe fuel?), was good. I’ve got a friend that says the FMF system woke his bike up, so I’m putting that into thought. Does anyone have experience with the Akrapovic Evo system? Any other exhausts recommended?
Ignition. I’ve been waiting for the Keefer comparison between the GET and Vortex I swear I heard him talk about to pop up. Anyone on here have experience with either, or both? I’m not super serious about getting an ignition unless I’m talked into it, but I’d like to hear thoughts on them.
Wheels. I’d like to keep the cost of a decent wheelset to under a grand. I read the thread about the Tusk wheels, and despite them being very budget-friendly, they had a lot of good things said about them. How about FasterUSA? What about the ones in the KTM Powerparts catalog?
The bike is a 2018 model.
Triple clamps. Which brand would you go with? Should I go with X-Trig or Neken SFS? I can’t stand the stock black clamps, so I’m replacing them with an orange set.
Exhaust. It’s hard to find many reviews on exhausts nowadays it seems, or maybe it’s because this bike is the weird one that isn’t popular with aftermarket reviews. I did read the PC exhaust didn’t do much other than change the sound and lighten your wallet. I think I read the Rocket exhaust, with mapping changes (and maybe fuel?), was good. I’ve got a friend that says the FMF system woke his bike up, so I’m putting that into thought. Does anyone have experience with the Akrapovic Evo system? Any other exhausts recommended?
Ignition. I’ve been waiting for the Keefer comparison between the GET and Vortex I swear I heard him talk about to pop up. Anyone on here have experience with either, or both? I’m not super serious about getting an ignition unless I’m talked into it, but I’d like to hear thoughts on them.
Wheels. I’d like to keep the cost of a decent wheelset to under a grand. I read the thread about the Tusk wheels, and despite them being very budget-friendly, they had a lot of good things said about them. How about FasterUSA? What about the ones in the KTM Powerparts catalog?
The bike is a 2018 model.
Clamps, personally I like X Trig ROCS.
Exhaust, I’m a fan of Yoshimura.
Wheels, I like DUbya ultralights.
Last upgrade for performance is suspension, IMO.
The Shop
Titanium propegs, kyb suspension front and rear, xtrig clamps, Honda steering damper coming soon. I can holeshot the 450’s on this thing and I’m not sure exactly which has more benefit power wise but the combo is by far better then my buddy’s stocker. Next on the list is a vortex because I spoke with an engine builder who’s said the 350 kicks ass with the proper tune and doesn’t need cams or high Comp piston to wake it up ??♂️ He knows his stuff so I’ll give it a shot. If you find any Black Friday deals on a vortex let me know and I’ll do the same!
1) Xtrig all the way
2) FMF all the way
3) Both Vortex and Get are good choices but i would go with Vortex
4) Go with SM PRO WHEEL (One of the lightest wheels out there = unsprung weight bro)
But before all that, yes suspension comes first (CV or spring inserts)
Thanks.
Rocket exhausts look great on KTM’s because they are smaller in diameter than most....but, I have no idea how they perform.
Congrats on the CV forks already on the way, my jealousy meter is pegged.
FMF Silencer
Ohlins Shock
Ohlins inserts ( still had forks with these in so, swapped forks )
2 stroke filter cage
Opened up filter cover
Raptor pegs (off my 16)
Vortex ECU from TOKYO Mods
51 t rear sprocket.
Various bling off my 16
On my 16 350 I had Akropovic silencer, I swapped it out for a full FMF system, and standard ECU remapped my TOKYO Mods, the difference was amazing.
KYB (A-kit) conversion, front and rear
PC linkage
51 tooth rear sprocket
Removed filter screen
Tokyo Mods re-map
Full Yoshi exhaust
The suspension/linkage was far-and-away the best money I've ever spent, and it's what I recommend all 350 owners do (the stock stuff is awful, IMO)...I see you went with CV and Trax, so you're all set there.
Then the whole +1 sprocket/screen removal/remap/exhaust made for a very nice little package that really opened up the motor...gave it a lot more snap down low, while still letting it scream up top. I say unless your a A-class rider, I wouldn't spend the extra money on a GET or Vortex ignition. I was ready and waiting to get headwork/cams done, but after all of that, I honestly don't see the need.
Same goes for wheels...I don't see the need to upgrade, unless you just want some bling and the money.
Did you need to change spring rates?
With the stock linkage I found that the rear end would not settle into corners/under breaking, squatted far too much under acceleration, and was harsh through chop. With the PC linkage (and a revalve) all of this was greatly improved, especially turn in feel.
Pit Row
You do need to go up 2-3 spring rates. I went up 3, from a 4.2 to a 4.8
https://luxonmx.com/products-suspension.html
Txs,
PT
https://www.wp-group.com/suspension/tuning-kits-forks/mxma-4800-cone-va…
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