2012 ktm 500 exc?

[ABYSS]

yes yes it is a dumb question!

PM paul he can tell ya

[bobbed06]

Just Swingin by to check and see how many miles you 500 owners have logged so far, and if any issues engine wear related should be noted.

[toddler]

Originally Posted by bobbed06

Just Swingin by to check and see how many miles you 500 owners have logged so far, and if any issues engine wear related should be noted.

47 hours, 1103 miles, 95% offroad. Waiting for FI pump as mine went out.

[Geek]

Any determination as to why it died Todd?

Is it clogged? physical failure? electrical failure?

autopsy time?

[bobbed06]

Originally Posted by toddler

47 hours, 1103 miles, 95% offroad. Waiting for FI pump as mine went out.

Thanks for the info! Post results...

[toddler]

Originally Posted by Geek

Any determination as to why it died Todd?

Is it clogged? physical failure? electrical failure?

autopsy time?

I've been ignoring it right now as I have the 610 to finish up and I'm waiting for a new pump to show up.

[child]

Originally Posted by bobbed06

Just Swingin by to check and see how many miles you 500 owners have logged so far, and if any issues engine wear related should be noted.

84 hours and 1927 miles. No issues so far.

• Valves haven't moved.
• My bike did have the shafts in upside down, so nearly 2000 miles with them "wrong" and no noticeable problems when they were fixed.
• It also had the original 10 micron fuel filter in it from the factory for all of those 2000 miles, no tank sock, no inline filter, pump gas, zero issues.
• I've been slightly lazy on oil changes if you go by the book.

It just works, I just ride!

[Vico1]

I have only 825 miles and 31hrs. Desmogged and re-geared and new rubber. All else is stock. My rocker shafts were installed correctly.

Like "child"

It just works and I just ride...

[SteveO]

Originally Posted by toddler

Acerbis did a very nice job on this tank.

Now I need to go for a ride!

Acerbis new 5 gallon tank doesn't look that much bigger than the stock tank. Seems they have done a very good job of filling any space under the stock tank location with their tank.

It sure doesn't look like a 5 gallon tank....

wonder if it handles like a 5 gallon tanker?

[Joby Rebel]

Originally Posted by bobbed06

Just Swingin by to check and see how many miles you 500 owners have logged so far, and if any issues engine wear related should be noted.

42.2 hours 986 miles. everything perfect:) Just seems to have a vendetta with rear tires I'm quite impressed that my blinkers are still intact. but they are fine:) Oh yeah, desmogged since about 10 hours no issues:) should get the jd tuner next week. Pretty excited about that!!! And again i forgot, about 70% dirt and 30% super moto

And I forgot to mention that this is the most phenomonal bike I have ever owned

[hyperliteric16]

Just installed my JD tuner... wow what a big difference. throttle response is amazing. Currently stock with exception of desmogged and regeared to 14/50. Has anyone tried different settings on the JD tuner? Im cu rious if there's a better combination out there. Also is the JD tuner safe in the airbox? Has anyone had a problem with it getting wet or muddy? thank you

[jtmajors]

Where do you get one of those tanks? Can't seem to find any for sale online.

[Mifune]

Originally Posted by jtmajors

Where do you get one of those tanks? Can't seem to find any for sale online.

Got mine from justgastanks.com

[HeadintheClouds]

Originally Posted by jtmajors

How much? Does the exc have a 118 chain stock? Also, is the cover on the coutershaft same on both bikes. I don't need a different one to put a 15 on do I? Do you think 15/45 won't be as tall with 17s?

I have 5 rides on my 15/45 setup. How much have you used your 13/50? I'd be willing to do a straight trade and we split the shipping!

[jtmajors]

Originally Posted by HeadintheClouds

I have 5 rides on my 15/45 setup. How much have you used your 13/50? I'd be willing to do a straight trade and we split the shipping!

The 13/50 is perfect for dirt. I want the 15/45 in addition to for my sumo setup on the road. I just didn't want to have to change chains but I will have to change countershaft when swapping out wheels.