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    From the hints you dropped I think I know your intentions.  I have done this route on a mountain bike numerous times but never on a moto.  The "tracks" can get quite rough and narrow in a few spots and a fall could result in a major disaster at few of the  high points.  It can be done  but care must be taken and the old '"architecture" is worth the trip.  Tntmo the 450 would be the best tool for this adventure.  Good luck!

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    Congratulations!  That's a great bike.  Things on my list of mods would be:

    Baja Designs squadron LED headlight

    skid plate 

    Large capacity fuel tank

    Replace the stock DOT tires with some good off road knobbys

    New front and/or rear sprockets to change gearing 

    I think the 2018's don't have a kick start but you can add one as an option. Nice to have a back up just in case.

    Get out there and ride.  Enjoy your new moto.

     

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    I would like to make this ride.  I had minor metal in the trans oil after last weeks ride but nothing too bad.  I took off the side cover to inspect the clutch and primary gears and everything looks normal.  Bike is now back together and I'm riding to work today and maybe put a few more miles on it Thursday and take another oil sample.  I'm not ready to completely tear it down and split cases until there are symptoms or a lot more metal.  I spoke with a person that knows ktm 530's and he said not to worry about it. Just change the oil and keep an eye on it.  I'll keep you posted.

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