pick up KTM 450 exc

[speedjunkie]

I work weekend nites now, so Thursdays I stay up most of the night and sleep till noon or so, getting prepared for the weekend.  

I think Clark, IMS, and Acerbis all make tanks for them.  Do some checking, but I was thinking a 1 peice tank from a MXC works and is larger as well.  Not for sure tho.


Mike

[JohnWayne]

Here's a thread from KTMTalk about a dualsported 05 EXC525.  Lots of aftermarket bling info:
http://ktmtalk.com/index.php?s=a296f5ef4b7ac0f0bb3380cc5aa996a0&showtopic=52042

[Cricket]

Thanks JohnWayne I need all the help I can get.

[mercury]

That exc 450 is such a sweet bike. Enjoy it!

I may end up with one at some point if I can scrap up the funds. Anyone know the nitty gritty between the 450 and 525? From what I can tell it is the same bike and same engine but with a longer stroke. Oh and I think the fuel take is larger on the 525. But other then that they seem identical.

[Serp]

Ooooh yeah, nice bike!  

[speedjunkie]

Anyone know the nitty gritty between the 450 and 525?

Yeah, the 525 is INSANELY fast!!!  The 450 will merely pull your arms out of their sockets!  Seriously tho, it depends on the riding you do.  The 525 is better in open areas, sandy stuff.  In tight woods the 525 is too much work trying to keep the power to the ground.  The 450 is generally considered the best of both worlds.  Light enough on the throttle that it makes for a great woods bike, but still has enough power for the open stuff.  A buddy just bought a 400EXC, and I can't wait to ride it.  I've got a LC4 640 which is about the same power output as the 400, but the 400 is 30-40 pounds lighter.  Ought to be a hoot!!  



Mike

[Albie]

But insane is FUN!!!!!!!!!