robertaccio 405 Posted March 27, 2015 Orange kool aid has been consumed with vigor 350XCF-W......'15 model. no more cafe' husky I guess. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bp619 104 Posted March 27, 2015 Y the change curious over the husky line Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bikeslut 1 Posted March 27, 2015 Keep us updated...I would consider that one Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blakeNY9 0 Posted March 27, 2015 Is the 300 smoker gone? Or is this just an addition? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robertaccio 405 Posted March 27, 2015 Not me silly s.....just a nod to another SDAR'r in the crew, now Blake can figure it out. I'm a 2T white KTM husky guy for the next couple of years. This is a tease for the new owner. Im sure he will check in Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blakeNY9 0 Posted March 27, 2015 Oh I already know who it is, just thought you got one too!! Thought u two were bike twins for a second. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robertaccio 405 Posted March 27, 2015 nahh im a white ktm mixologist for a while. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
REV5 0 Posted March 27, 2015 Welp, I finally pulled the trigger on a new Ktm 350 xcf-w. The wife is more excited about the new bike than me. (yea good wife). It was difficult getting rid of the red head as I have grown attached to my first dirt bike. If money wasn't an issue I would have kept her nice and pretty in the garage. Now its time to enable the Add-on button. To start: TMD skid plate, TMD rear disc protector, inline fuel filter from zipty and baja designs headlight. Sunday will be testing day: Dial in the suspension, TPS tuning and ergos. Cheers, Ty Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chad 0 Posted March 27, 2015 Congratulations, Ty! Welcome to the 350 club (if there is such a thing...)! Lots of good information here http://www.omraoffroad.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=40&t=11373&sid=166785d4fd2df6170f8fa7a2d67048a7 on minor and major mods to the 350 EXC (most equally applicable to the XCF-W). (Same / similar thread here http://ktmtalk.com/showthread.php?t=440785&st=0 on KTM Talk.) This guy goes into great detail on his mods and I found/find them very useful. Also, Dave at http://bestdualsportbikes.com/ has done a lot of work on the 350 EXC. Again, some useful info with regard to the XCF-W. I've had my 350 since 2012. If there's anything you have questions on, I'll do what I can to help answer them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
REV5 0 Posted March 27, 2015 Congratulations, Ty! Welcome to the 350 club (if there is such a thing...)! Lots of good information here http://www.omraoffroad.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=40&t=11373&sid=166785d4fd2df6170f8fa7a2d67048a7 on minor and major mods to the 350 EXC (most equally applicable to the XCF-W). (Same / similar thread here http://ktmtalk.com/showthread.php?t=440785&st=0 on KTM Talk.) This guy goes into great detail on his mods and I found/find them very useful. Also, Dave at http://bestdualsportbikes.com/ has done a lot of work on the 350 EXC. Again, some useful info with regard to the XCF-W. I've had my 350 since 2012. If there's anything you have questions on, I'll do what I can to help answer them. Chad, Thanks for all of the info. I will take a look at it later this evening Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
REV5 0 Posted April 8, 2015 New bike update: These are the products and adjustments that I've found so far for the new bike and I would like to share with you. I'm also open to your comments and ideas. Factory bike comes pretty lean for epa reasons. So I made the bike run more rich by adjusting TPS from .58 to .67 helped with bottom end power but I did notice that it was stalling a bit easier and I think that has to due with the stock end cap. So for stock I would probably adjust the TPS to about .64. Im not going to dial that in until the new parts get installed today. New parts: Best Dual Sport Bikes (Dave Simon) - "The SNAP", slips inside the airboot helps with air flow -"The Grunt" exhaust manifold , smaller ID help with HP -"PQP" end cap which allows the exhaust to flow more freely. all upgrades will up the bottom to mid range power and add a bit more HP. Not that I need it. I guess I got sucked in to the bling After tomorrows ride I will update on how the bike performs. -Graphics kit from Powersport Grafx. This is a new to me graphics company. I thought they had the best looking graphics. Cheers, Ty Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drabnor 0 Posted April 8, 2015 I didn't fall for the BDSB stuff. Just desmogged, checked the tps setting, euro map flash, and removed the sound screen in the tailpipe and she rips... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
REV5 0 Posted April 8, 2015 I know, I know, even Robert told me to leave it alone. Guess im a sucker. Just installed kit and its feel and sounds good. I will take it in the hills in a few. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
darylhunter 1 Posted April 8, 2015 Also new to KTM. Picked up a new 500 EXC a couple days ago, so will be looking for pointers. Waiting for the bar guards and gearing to arrive. Hope they arrive soon as I plan to take it out Saturday for a break in run. Will be an 06 TE-510 on the market pretty soon. Need to do a bit of work on it before I offer it up to the masses. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chad 0 Posted April 8, 2015 I run the snap / grunt combo as well... Think you'll find some enjoyable (although minor) gains from the mods. I have a FMF megabomb / 4.1 RCT combo for exhaust though. And I did my mods in stages (1st- Megabomb; 2nd- Snap; 3rd- 4.1 muff; 4th- Grunt), so no big gains all at once for me. Definitely gains over stock when all was said and done... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
REV5 0 Posted April 8, 2015 Super stoked on the TMDesigns plastic skid plate. I just received Enduro Engineering RAD braces. You know when I went to install them the right side didnt fit well. The back side of the brace where the front and back screw together is right behind the hose from the thermostat. It puts a lot of pressure on that hose. I noticed on the earlier years the thermo and hose was lower so it didn't interfere. I called EE and they said ummm haven't heard of any problems like that with the xcf-w 350. He recommended that i turn the hose to move it out of the way. Unfortunately i cant turn the hose because of the motor. Any advise or suggestion would be great. I know.... don't crash and I wont need them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
REV5 0 Posted April 8, 2015 I didn't fall for the BDSB stuff. Just desmogged, checked the tps setting, euro map flash, and removed the sound screen in the tailpipe and she rips... Hey Drabnor How do you like the EU map? and how is it different from stock? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bp619 104 Posted April 8, 2015 Rev5 I'm having same hose problem with my fe350s I was in a rush to install it and just left that bolt off figured the front one is strong enough now that I look at hose has a little indent on it front touching the bracket so going to have to fit it. I couldn't find a way to install that bolt unless taking off that complete hose assembly now I have acerbis 4.1 tank so covers radiator so might remove braces. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bp619 104 Posted April 8, 2015 Heres some pic's if this is what you're talking about Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chad 0 Posted April 8, 2015 Highly recommend this little gem... https://www.bulletproofdesigns.com/products/type/swing-arm-guards/ktm-swingarm-guard.html Protects your chain guard tabs on the swingarm. After seeing all the scratches on mine, I'm sure I would have snapped a tab off if it wasn't installed. Specially given the terrain at CC and McC. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chad 0 Posted April 8, 2015 Great protection along with the TM Designworks chain guide... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mtnmanseth 0 Posted April 8, 2015 New bike update: These are the products and adjustments that I've found so far for the new bike and I would like to share with you. I'm also open to your comments and ideas. Factory bike comes pretty lean for epa reasons. So I made the bike run more rich by adjusting TPS from .58 to .67 helped with bottom end power but I did notice that it was stalling a bit easier and I think that has to due with the stock end cap. So for stock I would probably adjust the TPS to about .64. Im not going to dial that in until the new parts get installed today. New parts: Best Dual Sport Bikes (Dave Simon) - "The SNAP", slips inside the airboot helps with air flow -"The Grunt" exhaust manifold , smaller ID help with HP -"PQP" end cap which allows the exhaust to flow more freely. all upgrades will up the bottom to mid range power and add a bit more HP. Not that I need it. I guess I got sucked in to the bling After tomorrows ride I will update on how the bike performs. -Graphics kit from Powersport Grafx. This is a new to me graphics company. I thought they had the best looking graphics. Cheers, Ty Photos! Don't know if I can wait to see the new beast until Apr 18th! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
REV5 0 Posted April 9, 2015 Heres some pic's if this is what you're talking about20150408_145319.jpg20150408_145327.jpg Exactly. Eventually that hose will get weak and blow. Did you have to remove the hose to get the screw in? Or did you leave the screw out? Edit just saw the post that you made above. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
