2012 KTM 500 EXC as a Lightweight Dual Sport - Page 16

Nice_Rumble · 12-04-2012, 05:00 PM

Is it safe to say that the 500 EXC will consistently get 60 plus miles per gallon with a stock machine? Need to cover at least 150 miles between fuel stops.

wsmc831 · 12-04-2012, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Nice_Rumble

Is it safe to say that the 500 EXC will consistently get 60 plus miles per gallon with a stock machine? Need to cover at least 150 miles between fuel stops.

No, it won't do 60 mpg. Figure 100 miles on stock tank, roughly. Plenty of larger tanks....150 range is not a big deal.

harcus · 12-04-2012, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Nice_Rumble

Is it safe to say that the 500 EXC will consistently get 60 plus miles per gallon with a stock machine? Need to cover at least 150 miles between fuel stops.

I think it depends on you & the type of riding. I find that off road in the cedars burns more fuel than cross country with a load. I was consistently getting 66 mpg cross country before installing the JD tune box. It now gets 55 mpg consistently cross country & more like 35-40 in the trees. Which, IMHO, is not bad.

BTW - Running the 3.4 gal / 13L KTM tank. If on a long ride I carry a RotoPax for backup. Originally, I would get 180 ish miles on the 3.4 tank.

Additionally, I know of others around here that reported similar original performance.

KrustyKustom · 12-04-2012, 07:35 PM

In Moab I got 57 mpg for several tanks. Running 13/48. That was with some heavy throttling as well!

PatrickM · 12-04-2012, 09:05 PM

Is the kytech still the rear rack to get? How much weight can that thing hold (e.g. 2-5 gallon rotopax?)

Wonkyconk · 12-04-2012, 09:14 PM

Hi,
Can I get some infor on the waterproof soft panniers please?
Anybody using them, what's your opinions?
I have wolfman pannier racks on my wr250r will these attach ok?
I think the 35l litre ones would be best for me.
Cheers

Nice_Rumble · 12-05-2012, 06:43 AM

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Originally Posted by harcus

BTW - Running the 3.4 gal / 13L KTM tank. If on a long ride I carry a RotoPax for backup. Originally, I would get 180 ish miles on the 3.4 tan

Do you have a link to the 3.4 gallon KTM tank? How to you carry the Rotopax?

harcus · 12-05-2012, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Nice_Rumble

Do you have a link to the 3.4 gallon KTM tank? How to you carry the Rotopax?

13 L tank - Go to your dealer or ...

http://www.ktm-parts.com/7810791324404.html

>>>>Disclaimer - This is not ment to be an advertisement <<<<<

RotoPax - I carry the cans on this rack...

http://www.shop.globetrottin.com/pro...&categoryId=35

using these plates...

http://www.shop.globetrottin.com/pro...9&categoryId=3

These come from my shop.

Many inmates on this site have these so ask around.

Note - 10 % discount to inmates

harcus · 12-05-2012, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Wonkyconk

Hi,
Can I get some infor on the waterproof soft panniers please?
Anybody using them, what's your opinions?
I have wolfman pannier racks on my wr250r will these attach ok?
I think the 35l litre ones would be best for me.
Cheers

Not sure if you are referring to the products on our site...Globetrottin.com...

But if so, yes they fit Wolfman racks as well as ours.

Nice_Rumble · 12-05-2012, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by harcus

using these plates...
http://www.shop.globetrottin.com/pro...9&categoryId=3
Note - 10 % discount to inmates

Will the Rotopax plate hold a 2 gallon tank? Your looks like a 1 gallon.

Stu · 12-28-2012, 03:26 PM

I tested this rack as much as i could (crashing). Held up great. I carried the 1 gal. Rotopax which in southern Utah was needed for my friends, but not by me with the 3.4 gallon KTM accessory tank. The Globetrottin bags were pretty waterproof as well. Zero complaints. Normally I race my 500 but with these accessories I was ready for long distances and camping.

Stu

ABYSS · 12-28-2012, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Nice_Rumble

Do you have a link to the 3.4 gallon KTM tank? How to you carry the Rotopax?

I still have that brand-new 13 L tank (new in the box never installed )

if any inmate is interested.

Stu · 12-28-2012, 04:15 PM

The 3.4 is worth the money. About $200. You can easily install the fuel pump and lines. The tank should come with the different mounting hardware. If not, contact your dealer to get it. The tank's plastic bosses in the bottom are not as thick as the stock tank. You need different mounting hardware.

Stu

dieselcruiserhead · 12-28-2012, 06:28 PM

I also have Harcus's rack, the ultra light one (5 lbs for the whole rack

). I can't say enought good things about the rack. I then use OR 15 liter drybags which are also completely water proof and the setup is awesome. No drilling required, quickly convert back to dirtbike mode by removing the rack. Killer. I also followed Harcus for 3 days on his 500 with his drybags and they were also completely killer.. Very nice stuff! (and reasonable too, in my opinion)

Nice_Rumble · 12-29-2012, 05:37 AM

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Originally Posted by dieselcruiserhead

I also have Harcus's rack, the ultra light one (5 lbs for the whole rack

). I can't say enought good things about the rack. No drilling required, quickly convert back to dirtbike mode by removing the rack.

http://www.shop.globetrottin.com/pro...&categoryId=33

Is this the rack you are referring to? Where does the aluminum mount attached to the middle cross bar attach?

12-04-2012, 05:00 PM	#226
Nice_Rumble Beastly Adventurer Joined: Dec 2004 Location: New London, NH Oddometer: 2,011	Milage Figures Is it safe to say that the 500 EXC will consistently get 60 plus miles per gallon with a stock machine? Need to cover at least 150 miles between fuel stops. __________________ '13 KTM 500 EXC, '08 Yamaha WR250R, '08 Kawasaki KLR650 (Sold), '04 CRF250X (Sold) Member AMA, NETRA, MVTR, CCCOFVT Stealth is good! Noise annoys!

12-04-2012, 07:35 PM	#229
KrustyKustom Lets Go.... Joined: Dec 2005 Location: Desert-away from people... Oddometer: 523	In Moab I got 57 mpg for several tanks. Running 13/48. That was with some heavy throttling as well! __________________ Krusty Kustom, Houston Texas 2013 KTM 500exc

12-04-2012, 09:14 PM	#231
Wonkyconk n00b Joined: Feb 2012 Location: Coleford, glos, england Oddometer: 2	Info on waterproof panniers please Hi, Can I get some infor on the waterproof soft panniers please? Anybody using them, what's your opinions? I have wolfman pannier racks on my wr250r will these attach ok? I think the 35l litre ones would be best for me. Cheers

12-28-2012, 03:26 PM	#236
Stu Buffo Maximus Joined: Feb 2004 Location: Eastern YahooLand Oddometer: 850	Globetrottin Rack I tested this rack as much as i could (crashing). Held up great. I carried the 1 gal. Rotopax which in southern Utah was needed for my friends, but not by me with the 3.4 gallon KTM accessory tank. The Globetrottin bags were pretty waterproof as well. Zero complaints. Normally I race my 500 but with these accessories I was ready for long distances and camping. Stu

12-28-2012, 04:15 PM	#238
Stu Buffo Maximus Joined: Feb 2004 Location: Eastern YahooLand Oddometer: 850	Tank The 3.4 is worth the money. About $200. You can easily install the fuel pump and lines. The tank should come with the different mounting hardware. If not, contact your dealer to get it. The tank's plastic bosses in the bottom are not as thick as the stock tank. You need different mounting hardware. Stu

12-04-2012, 09:05 PM	#230
PatrickM Gnarly Adventurer Joined: May 2012 Location: Zephyr Cove, NV Oddometer: 170	Is the kytech still the rear rack to get? How much weight can that thing hold (e.g. 2-5 gallon rotopax?)

12-28-2012, 06:28 PM	#239
dieselcruiserhead Studly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2008 Location: Park City, Utah Oddometer: 932	I also have Harcus's rack, the ultra light one (5 lbs for the whole rack ). I can't say enought good things about the rack. I then use OR 15 liter drybags which are also completely water proof and the setup is awesome. No drilling required, quickly convert back to dirtbike mode by removing the rack. Killer. I also followed Harcus for 3 days on his 500 with his drybags and they were also completely killer.. Very nice stuff! (and reasonable too, in my opinion) __________________ andreshoumatoff.smugmug.com Grand Staircase Escalante (& Utah General) Road Reports Make it happen (all 7 parts)

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