2012 ktm 500 exc?

Visigothic · 04-27-2011, 08:49 PM

2012 KTM 500 EXC gone will be the 530? Yep; new motor,

look close at it, water pump, clutch cover etc. I'm guessing a single sump, notice how the bottom of the cases are level front to back unlike the xc-4 where the trans is higher than the power section. It still doesn't mean it holds much oil though. Just a hunch

New frame from the 350exc also. Still using PDS rear shock. This looks like a lighter weight machine than the current 530. I wonder if it has the Super reliable KTM EFI

, looks like it might. This is a photo with the "Knighter" who now rides for the factory team. Only a photo no details on speeds or gearing. I thought this needed its own thread.

Brtp4 · 04-27-2011, 09:12 PM

Great post

BP

jparacing · 04-28-2011, 11:09 AM

I'm wounderring about the bore and the stroke in the new engine ...
I hope KTM made it short stroke!
(About 100mm*64mm would be perfect.

)

nijkamp · 04-28-2011, 12:03 PM

I think I see a carb.

Laphroaig · 04-28-2011, 12:22 PM

Better look at the engine.
Might be EFI

Visigothic · 04-29-2011, 12:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Laphroaig

Better look at the engine.
Might be EFI

I wonder if this is the adjustable WP shock it will come with? The head looks alot like a 690 LC4 design but not exactly.
Bvery NICEzz

However; looks like "THE EVIL EFI" is here to stay.

SteveO · 11-21-2011, 07:52 PM

After doing some research on valve work, i dug into checking my 1-hour service; checked the valves and they are right in spec. Changed the oil and oil filter. Upon removing the tank I discovered that I was unable to remove the gas cap. Instead of using large channel locks, I drained the tank of gas and tomorrow I'm taking the tank back to the dealership to have them remove it. It seems there is something seriously wrong with either the gas cap or the tank..... i suspect the gas cap....I mean, how can one really screw up a tank?

Anyhow, It'll be interesting to see what this dealership says. They are not the most technical and the service department is just plain lazy....sad....

SteveO · 11-22-2011, 07:32 PM

Today i took the gas tank, with the stuck gas cap, back to the dealership. The service guy took the tank into the back service area. He or somebody was able to get it off. He came back out, put the cap on, and it got stuck again. So, he went back again into the back to have somebody else remove it. He later came back with a different cap from another bike.....seems some caps are really stiff ajd others aren't. At any rate, i now have a working (locking) gas cap.

DirtToTar · 11-22-2011, 07:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteveO

Today i took the gas tank, with the stuck gas cap, back to the dealership. I now have a working (locking) gas cap.

I'd say that's good customer service

I would have done the same but the drive was too far.

SteveO · 12-11-2011, 05:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DanInCt

Anybody have any good picks on hand guards??? The bar brackets seem to nee to be special with all the 'stuff' up there!

I went with a flat lands racing skid plate (eby ~99$), Bullet proof designs radiator guard and rear disc gaurd. They both seem very beefy!

Paul at HighwayDirtBikes is working on a Top Clamp and Hand Guard setup....

I have the Cycra guards on right now: they seem to work.

ABYSS · 12-11-2011, 06:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteveO

Paul at HighwayDirtBikes is working on a Top Clamp and Hand Guard setup....

I have the Cycra guards on right now: they seem to work.

I have his complete set and they are fantastic I even have my horn hidden on the triple clamp too.
I will get a pic this afternoon. I am using his headlight switch setup and am in the process of integrating it.
I'll get you a pic this afternoon.

These thiings are very efficient design and extremely solid.

DanInCt · 12-11-2011, 07:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteveO

Paul at HighwayDirtBikes is working on a Top Clamp and Hand Guard setup....

I have the Cycra guards on right now: they seem to work.

Do you know which bar clamps you used? Thinking of grabing the set off my 950 se (deep u shaped clamps) but i hate taking stuff off that i know will not fit.. Se has no taper

SteveO · 12-11-2011, 06:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ABYSS

I have his complete set and they are fantastic I even have my horn hidden on the triple clamp too.
I will get a pic this afternoon. I am using his headlight switch setup and am in the process of integrating it.
I'll get you a pic this afternoon.

These thiings are very efficient design and extremely solid.

What bike do you have this complete setup on?

derrickbwg · 12-11-2011, 06:54 AM

I installed the cyrca probends yesterday and they fit very well on my 500exc. The only problem is that the weight of the bike keeps increasing with every ups delivery.

SteveO · 12-30-2011, 02:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zuber

KTM just released a notice. All the new 2012 KTM fuel injected singles will get an updated inline filter. The new filter is longer with twice the media area.......

You wouldn't happen to have a part number? My dealer is less than competent........ found my brand new bike was missing bolts......

04-27-2011, 08:49 PM	#1
Visigothic ^OP Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Aug 2010 Oddometer: 174	KTM 500 EXC .....................................Fur alles uber es. 2012 KTM 500 EXC gone will be the 530? Yep; new motor, look close at it, water pump, clutch cover etc. I'm guessing a single sump, notice how the bottom of the cases are level front to back unlike the xc-4 where the trans is higher than the power section. It still doesn't mean it holds much oil though. Just a hunchNew frame from the 350exc also. Still using PDS rear shock. This looks like a lighter weight machine than the current 530. I wonder if it has the Super reliable KTM EFI , looks like it might. This is a photo with the "Knighter" who now rides for the factory team. Only a photo no details on speeds or gearing. I thought this needed its own thread. Visigothic screwed with this post 03-25-2012 at 10:55 PM Reason: requested

04-27-2011, 09:12 PM	#2
Brtp4 Yea, its a friggin L Joined: Sep 2006 Location: Bend, OR Oddometer: 1,759	Great post BP __________________ BP Atomic Moto.com Bend, OR

04-28-2011, 11:09 AM	#3
jparacing Adventurer Joined: Sep 2008 Oddometer: 45	I'm wounderring about the bore and the stroke in the new engine ... I hope KTM made it short stroke! (About 100mm*64mm would be perfect.)

04-28-2011, 12:03 PM	#4
nijkamp n00b Joined: Jun 2010 Oddometer: 5	Carbs I think I see a carb.

04-28-2011, 12:22 PM	#5
Laphroaig Adventurer Joined: Jan 2008 Location: Scotland Oddometer: 38	Better look at the engine. Might be EFI __________________ Weegie - A slightly derogatory term applied to people from Glasgow by the occupants of the other, more insignificant area's of Scotland.

11-21-2011, 07:52 PM	#7
SteveO Huh??? Joined: Jul 2010 Location: Land of Disenchantment Oddometer: 980	After doing some research on valve work, i dug into checking my 1-hour service; checked the valves and they are right in spec. Changed the oil and oil filter. Upon removing the tank I discovered that I was unable to remove the gas cap. Instead of using large channel locks, I drained the tank of gas and tomorrow I'm taking the tank back to the dealership to have them remove it. It seems there is something seriously wrong with either the gas cap or the tank..... i suspect the gas cap....I mean, how can one really screw up a tank? Anyhow, It'll be interesting to see what this dealership says. They are not the most technical and the service department is just plain lazy....sad.... __________________ .................................................. .................................... NMOHVA.ORG - Help to keep your trails open! Life is a mist in the wind, here today and gone tomorrow; know who you are and where you are going after you pass through death's door.

11-22-2011, 07:32 PM	#8
SteveO Huh??? Joined: Jul 2010 Location: Land of Disenchantment Oddometer: 980	Today i took the gas tank, with the stuck gas cap, back to the dealership. The service guy took the tank into the back service area. He or somebody was able to get it off. He came back out, put the cap on, and it got stuck again. So, he went back again into the back to have somebody else remove it. He later came back with a different cap from another bike.....seems some caps are really stiff ajd others aren't. At any rate, i now have a working (locking) gas cap. __________________ .................................................. .................................... NMOHVA.ORG - Help to keep your trails open! Life is a mist in the wind, here today and gone tomorrow; know who you are and where you are going after you pass through death's door.

12-11-2011, 06:54 AM	#14
derrickbwg Adventurer Joined: Jul 2011 Location: NW Ohio Oddometer: 71	I installed the cyrca probends yesterday and they fit very well on my 500exc. The only problem is that the weight of the bike keeps increasing with every ups delivery.

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