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2007 KTM 450 EXC by cmbthumper

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Not a build thread just updates as i make it more "Mine".

2007 KTM 450 EXC

I am giving it a facelift as the PO had the controls pretty mangled, the wiring behind the headlight was seconds away from a fire IMO, Bent hand Guards and i didn't like the bar bend. 

So, I changed the following:

·         After months of searching i finally found a sub mount to use my V1 GPR that I pulled when I sold my 525

·         Powder coated the Frame mount post thing

·         Ditched the KTM instrument Cluster all together

·         HDB Top Clamp

·         HDB Lower Dash

·         USB Cigarette charger thing

·         Trail tech Vapor

·         LED Turn Signals on Mask

·         Sicass Racing Direct Plug In Turn Signal Indicator Rewire Kit

·         Relocated the key ** I wanted to put it on the HDB mount but it was to tall and hit the GPR

·         Sicass Racing Bar Switch

·         09’ KTM 450 Supermoto Kill Start Switch as I hate Separate buttons

·         Cycra Handguards w /Cycra mounts for Neken Bars

·         ODI Rogue Grips

·         KTM 6 days Handlebars ** This is the bend that I like the best for my bad wrists

Still need to run wire for power to the USB thing and run the Trail Tech Tach signal wire.

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That’s a pretty trick dash with the signal indicator and custom key switch. Gotta make it Yours!

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Facelift is All done and ready for a healing run. Surprised as i HHAATTEE anything electrical and it all worked. Not sure how but i am definitely NOT getting smarter.20221029_125101.thumb.jpg.e9d8c99e529e4540426a89466a8eba3c.jpg

 

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Thats trick. I'd like to build something like this for my 525. 

Best guess on how many hours you put in?

Anything you would do differently next time?

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Thank you. YOu should. A clean dash sure is nice plus it puts a little modern twist on the bike.

Like anything i do i would do a lot of things differently. This was a little more difficult as there was not a lot of Examples i could find online with this era of KTM using an older sub mount GPR Damper. In reality, using a Scott's system it would be more "Plug & Play".

Hours into it? Tough one as i don't keep track. With my Severe case of Anal OCD what takes and average person say 4 hours to do takes me and easy 8hrs. With all the pieces parts to do just the dash it could easily be done on a Saturday. I went from replacing the steering bearings to the dash as you see it so mine was a few weekends as i had time.

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Are all 525’s 100mm spacing for the top clamp?

How was your purchase from HDB? I’ve read about people complaining they take a long time to reply / poor customer service. (Great product I think it’s just a small shop)

@bboyle9 has a 2006? 525 MXC the HDB parts are trick

 

What is the orange bit on your throttle cables?

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2 hours ago, Goofy Footer said:

Are all 525’s 100mm spacing for the top clamp?

How was your purchase from HDB? I’ve read about people complaining they take a long time to reply / poor customer service. (Great product I think it’s just a small shop)

@bboyle9 has a 2006? 525 MXC the HDB parts are trick

 

What is the orange bit on your throttle cables?

Not sure what you mean on the spacing. My OG Triple Clamps had 2 snapped fender bolts that i could not get out so i used the KTM PN and found some on ebay for cheap. When i go them the stem did not have a cutout for the Key Lock Pin so i had to drill that out. It was marked 2007 KTM 450SX in paint so i suspect the clamps don't change just the stem base do the model. Just a guess though.

This was my 3rd setup ive done with HDB stuff. My KTM 500 and XR400 pieces parts were Pre-Covid. I had an issue with my XR400 Dash Mount where the holes were machined out incorrectly for the Trail Tech Turn Signals. I knew he was the owner but i am going to guess his name was Steve. It took a few e-mails, texts and a phone call to solve but everything went as it should customer service wise. I ordered the 450 stuff here just a few months ago and ZERO problems with updates, shipping etc. So, for me they still get my $$.

This but i am a cheap bastard so got one off fleabay for $6 and simply because i like Orange better. Had the same one on my 500 and 525 and the rubber pieces is crap for protection.

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