numpty 35 Posted October 3, 2020 Hey everyone, I'm Dave and I'm 47. I've ridden friend's dirtbikes since I was young but still consider myself a new rider. I've never owned my own. I almost bought a used KTM 450exc right before I got married (11 years ago) and was promised, "Oh yeah, you can still get a dirtbike." Ha! Well, 11 years later she finally "encouraged" me to get one, so I just picked up a 2016 KTM 500exc. I'm still working on getting my street license so I'm stuck to offroad right now, but hope to rectify that soon. I'd love to meet some new folks and do some leisurely trails as I don't heal as quick these days and this thing is quite a lot of bike for me. I'm really enjoying it, but I'm learning my limits...quickly. I am looking to learn how to maintain/work on it as well and figured this might be a good place to learn from some of you knowledgeable folks. Anyway, hope to meet some of you soon and get some riding/maintenance tips so I can stay safe and have fun. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dirt dame 559 Posted October 3, 2020 Welcome to the forum. Soon the weather will cool off, and you will be able to enjoy getting to know your new ride.😎 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
numpty 35 Posted October 3, 2020 Thanks dirt dame! I can't wait. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
simicrintz 177 Posted October 3, 2020 Welcome to the page! Where are you located? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
numpty 35 Posted October 3, 2020 Thanks simicrintz. I'm in Chula Vista. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
simicrintz 177 Posted October 3, 2020 Hmmm; just like it says in your title post 😳 I ain't real bright! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
numpty 35 Posted October 3, 2020 I forgot I had it there...and I wrote it. My screen name says it all. 🤓 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wierdrider 187 Posted October 4, 2020 Welcome Dave, see ya on the trail. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KTMrad 508 Posted October 4, 2020 Welcome to our community, hope to meet you soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagstr 287 Posted October 4, 2020 Numpty, This Set-up Guide has been helpful. https://slavensracing.com/help/handling-trouble-shooting/ I suggest you set the Rider Sag to 110mm as a starting point and see how the front wheel feels to you. Slavens out of Colorado Springs has suspension balance video. Proper sag settings will help you feel secure in the rough. Bagstr Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
numpty 35 Posted October 5, 2020 Thanks for the warm welcome everyone. I'll check out that set-up guide too. Thanks bagstr. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites