Erick 0 Posted February 26, 2010 I went and did it last night. Joined the "cult of orange". 04 KTM 450 EXC. It's relatively stock and not ridden all that much. I definitely need to do the typical mods, need a "tall" seat, probably need new springs up front. Great bike, I'm excited to get it out on the trail. Needs a carb clean first. I have to say, I'm going to get used to the E start too... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bikeslut 1 Posted February 26, 2010 yuck update your sig line what are you doing with the WR? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Erick 0 Posted February 26, 2010 yuckupdate your sig line what are you doing with the WR? yeah, orange is uuugly sig updated Selling the WR Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Strega 0 Posted February 26, 2010 Congrats! Now invest in some black plastics. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paulmbowers 236 Posted February 26, 2010 Order the brap oil screen bolt NOW. Don't wait until you strip out the stock one like everybody else does. But while you're waiting, remove the rear wheel, remove the rear adjusters (if you can) and clean and anti-seize them. I'm not kidding. Inspect the kickstart bolt and the countershaft sprocket bolt to be sure they're tight and/or remove and loctite them. Spaugh will jump in here soon with even more... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xxxinsd 0 Posted February 26, 2010 did i hear wr for sale? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Audible 0 Posted February 26, 2010 Nice looking ride...too bad it does not have a big blue H on the side.... E-start is nice=>one of the reasons my XR400r went away. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
socalhodaka 115 Posted February 26, 2010 Yes nice looking bike, looks just like my 520. Yea go by the Brap bolts, when I got my bike used and changed the oil the plug were put in way to tight. I had to chisel to get them out, hey too we are neighbors and need to get together. Kelly Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Erick 0 Posted February 26, 2010 Great info, I'll be checking all the listed gotchas. I understand checking the valves is relatively easy as well. I'll want a baseline on that. Looking forward to checking everything out over the weekend... did i hear wr for sale? Yes Sir, WR will be for sale shortly. It was idling like crap on the DD so I need to adjust, outside of that all is well. I'll fix the idle issue and post it up... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TrophyHunter 15 Posted February 26, 2010 Congrats. I guess. I'm sure the WR will go quickly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Strega 0 Posted February 26, 2010 One cannot live on KTM alone... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rexr 0 Posted February 26, 2010 Congrats.. Nice bike.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hobiee 28 Posted February 27, 2010 Ah another wise member welcome to the club or should i say the way of life that is ktm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dstss 28 Posted February 27, 2010 Order the brap oil screen bolt NOW. Don't wait until you strip out the stock one like everybody else does. But while you're waiting, remove the rear wheel, remove the rear adjusters (if you can) and clean and anti-seize them.I'm not kidding. Inspect the kickstart bolt and the countershaft sprocket bolt to be sure they're tight and/or remove and loctite them. Spaugh will jump in here soon with even more... Ditto on all that. I have the same bike and love it. But it sucks when you are in the middle of nowhere, your battery goes kapoot and you realize your kick starter is gone due a loose bolt. Congrats on the bike and welcome the KTM world. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
poboyblues 0 Posted February 27, 2010 I'm sensing anti KTM here?? Maybe not....??? I had that exact bike.........it was awesome. Congrats. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paulmbowers 236 Posted February 27, 2010 Not at all, just trying he help our boy around the obstacles. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bikeslut 1 Posted February 27, 2010 I'm sensing anti KTM here?? Maybe not....??? I had that exact bike.........it was awesome. Congrats. Not here- I think everybody seems excited for Erick, they are just trying to make sure he gets it set up right Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ADV Bum 207 Posted February 27, 2010 Jonestown all over again! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BrendenSD 0 Posted February 27, 2010 Welcome to the family. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RogerTOWM 0 Posted February 27, 2010 Jonestown all over again! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dsfox 0 Posted February 27, 2010 Looks awesome Erick...similar bike is on my short list....of course I don't need the "tall" seat...(lowered version for me) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crawdaddy 97 Posted March 1, 2010 I went and did it last night. Joined the "cult of orange". 04 KTM 450 EXC. Small world...came into work today and my boss/friend told me he sold his bike to some SDAR guy named Erick while I was out last week..........congrats (to both of you) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
