JayBo's 450 Rally Replica

JayBo1 · 08-23-2011, 05:56 AM

On the 4th March 2011 I made a very expensive phone call. It was to Ram at Causeway KTM Ducati in Perth to confirm my order for a KTM 450 Rally Factory Replica (the official full title). I shot down the next day armed with a bank cheque for $15k - the required minimum deposit before KTM's Rally department would take you seriously

. (Don't worry about the "shot", "armed" and "bank" all in the same sentence ... it was all done quite legally

. Unless you count the wifes opinion

).

By the end of July the production run was done but an estimate of 6 weeks for delivery wasn't going to give me much time for registering ("B Class" rego), running in and fettling before the Australasian Safari starts on 22nd September, so I turned some more pockets inside out to airfreight it to Perth. It arrived last week, spent a few R&R days with Customs and finally got to the shop on Friday. On Saturday I got a sneak peak as it was being uncrated:

Some pre-delivery work was to be done, so I arranged to collect it this morning. So on 23rd of August 2011 I became a member of a fairly exclusive club - owner of a 450 Rally. Of course this didn't happen until after another visit to the bank to further impact the house mortgage to the tune of $35,500 to make the total for the bike a whopping $50,500

.

I threw a couple of sponsor stickers on for a photo shoot with a newspaper for some Safari promotion. Watch for the "Photo Finish" feature on the back page of the "Home" section of the Sunday Times in WA.

The shop fitted the high guard that came with the box of parts so I could keep the very exxy carbon fibre low guard in mint condition. They have also removed the Cat converter, exhaust restrictor and carb throttle stop to un-strangle it. Unfortunately it's running like crap and barely idles so more investigation and fettling is required.

My first mission is to get it B Class licensed and running properly. Then I'll be fitting it up with indicators. It does come with indicators in the box of parts, that the shop could have fitted as part of the pre-delivery, but I intend to fit the flush mounting LED indicators that are fitted to the 530 at the moment. I'll also be pulling it apart to check and re-grease everything critical like steering head bearing, swing arm pivot, shock linkages (it's been a few years since I've looked at those things!), etc. As I pull things apart and notice "cool stuff", I'll post up piccies for you.

Cheers
JayBo

neilaction · 08-23-2011, 06:01 AM

(need to change your signature bro)

bully1 · 08-23-2011, 06:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JayBo1

On the 4th March 2011 I made a very expensive phone call. It was to Ram at Causeway KTM Ducati in Perth to confirm my order for a KTM 450 Rally Factory Replica (the official full title). I shot down the next day armed with a bank cheque for $15k - the required minimum deposit before KTM's Rally department would take you seriously

. (Don't worry about the "shot", "armed" and "bank" all in the same sentence ... it was all done quite legally

. Unless you count the wifes opinion

).

By the end of July the production run was done but an estimate of 6 weeks for delivery wasn't going to give me much time for registering ("B Class" rego), running in and fettling before the Australasian Safari starts on 22nd September, so I turned some more pockets inside out to airfreight it to Perth. It arrived last week, spent a few R&R days with Customs and finally got to the shop on Friday. On Saturday I got a sneak peak as it was being uncrated:

Some pre-delivery work was to be done, so I arranged to collect it this morning. So on 23rd of August 2011 I became a member of a fairly exclusive club - owner of a 450 Rally. Of course this didn't happen until after another visit to the bank to further impact the house mortgage to the tune of $35,500 to make the total for the bike a whopping $50,500

.

I threw a couple of sponsor stickers on for a photo shoot with a newspaper for some Safari promotion. Watch for the "Photo Finish" feature on the back page of the "Home" section of the Sunday Times in WA.

The shop fitted the high guard that came with the box of parts so I could keep the very exxy carbon fibre low guard in mint condition. They have also removed the Cat converter, exhaust restrictor and carb throttle stop to un-strangle it. Unfortunately it's running like crap and barely idles so more investigation and fettling is required.

My first mission is to get it B Class licensed and running properly. Then I'll be fitting it up with indicators. It does come with indicators in the box of parts, that the shop could have fitted as part of the pre-delivery, but I intend to fit the flush mounting LED indicators that are fitted to the 530 at the moment. I'll also be pulling it apart to check and re-grease everything critical like steering head bearing, swing arm pivot, shock linkages (it's been a few years since I've looked at those things!), etc. As I pull things apart and notice "cool stuff", I'll post up piccies for you.

Cheers
JayBo

how's the knee ??? do you need me to run it in for you ( quick blast along the Holland Track this weekend perhaps

)

ThomasOz · 08-23-2011, 06:16 AM

Looks great! Send some pics and updates. It looks good in white.

guymcfly · 08-23-2011, 06:32 AM

Bloody hell John, that's a nice bit of gear; wish I could afford one myself! Good onya for going with it!

iconman · 08-23-2011, 07:17 AM

Nice one John. Bet it wasn't easy typing $50,500.00.....

Soooooo. when are we invited over for drinkies and a look-see?

Wilmo · 08-23-2011, 07:49 AM

Nice Jaybo1! I look forward to seeing it in action at the Safari.

troy safari carpente · 08-23-2011, 09:22 AM

John, you need to get that thing jetted and get out there and get some mulga sap on them pristine white handguards and a few scratches up the side of the thing! Fer chrissakes... it's been FOUR DAYS you've had the thing already?! You didn't buy it as a show n' shine bike did you?!

The next image we want to see is you aboard the thing, going somewhere dirty, reasonably fast!

Baja Dad · 08-23-2011, 12:50 PM

John What a Great looking bike!!!

What up Troy!!!!!
Wish I was down for the race, I am just sorting out my 950 getting it ready to Pre run the Baja 1000. Thanks for all the cool pics you sent me.
Wish you could come to So Cal USA.... do a little riding with Joe and I.

Cheers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

mcguyver · 08-23-2011, 12:52 PM

Why is it called a replica? Looks like the real thing to me.

Came across this while I was at the Erzberg this year.

Only 33 000 Euro.
Was so tempted, but the missus would have shot me.

pebble35 · 08-23-2011, 01:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iconman

Nice one John. Bet it wasn't easy typing $50,500.00.....

Soooooo. when are we invited over for drinkies and a look-see?

I suspect typing it was easier than paying it

DRjoe · 08-23-2011, 01:47 PM

My bikes better

tHEtREV · 08-23-2011, 03:02 PM

Why didn't you just buy a DR650 and spend a couple of hundred on the suspension?

Then you would have had a much better bike and you would only have to chainge the oil and clean the filter every two or three months.

You know you could have bought 6 or 7 DR650's for that price.

atgreg · 08-23-2011, 03:17 PM

oh dear , very nice

GodSilla · 08-23-2011, 04:50 PM

Mmmm, very tasty JayBo. I've now contracted envy-itis.

08-23-2011, 05:56 AM	#1
JayBo1 ^OP Beastly Adventurer Joined: Aug 2007 Location: Perth, Western Australia Oddometer: 2,433	JayBo's 450 Rally Replica On the 4th March 2011 I made a very expensive phone call. It was to Ram at Causeway KTM Ducati in Perth to confirm my order for a KTM 450 Rally Factory Replica (the official full title). I shot down the next day armed with a bank cheque for $15k - the required minimum deposit before KTM's Rally department would take you seriously. (Don't worry about the "shot", "armed" and "bank" all in the same sentence ... it was all done quite legally. Unless you count the wifes opinion). By the end of July the production run was done but an estimate of 6 weeks for delivery wasn't going to give me much time for registering ("B Class" rego), running in and fettling before the Australasian Safari starts on 22nd September, so I turned some more pockets inside out to airfreight it to Perth. It arrived last week, spent a few R&R days with Customs and finally got to the shop on Friday. On Saturday I got a sneak peak as it was being uncrated: Some pre-delivery work was to be done, so I arranged to collect it this morning. So on 23rd of August 2011 I became a member of a fairly exclusive club - owner of a 450 Rally. Of course this didn't happen until after another visit to the bank to further impact the house mortgage to the tune of $35,500 to make the total for the bike a whopping $50,500. I threw a couple of sponsor stickers on for a photo shoot with a newspaper for some Safari promotion. Watch for the "Photo Finish" feature on the back page of the "Home" section of the Sunday Times in WA. The shop fitted the high guard that came with the box of parts so I could keep the very exxy carbon fibre low guard in mint condition. They have also removed the Cat converter, exhaust restrictor and carb throttle stop to un-strangle it. Unfortunately it's running like crap and barely idles so more investigation and fettling is required. My first mission is to get it B Class licensed and running properly. Then I'll be fitting it up with indicators. It does come with indicators in the box of parts, that the shop could have fitted as part of the pre-delivery, but I intend to fit the flush mounting LED indicators that are fitted to the 530 at the moment. I'll also be pulling it apart to check and re-grease everything critical like steering head bearing, swing arm pivot, shock linkages (it's been a few years since I've looked at those things!), etc. As I pull things apart and notice "cool stuff", I'll post up piccies for you. Cheers JayBo __________________ JayBo on Safari Bro 1, Kiwi Safari Team, Perth, WA KTM 450 Rally ... arrived KTM 530 EXC-R (R for Rally, right!!) ... or Retired or Redundant Cagiva 750 Elefant - Lucky Explorer '88 JayBo1 screwed with this post 08-26-2011 at 10:37 PM Reason: Added photo of "handover"

08-23-2011, 06:01 AM	#2
neilaction Slightly Less Adventurous Joined: Jun 2008 Location: Perth, WA. Oddometer: 4,816	(need to change your signature bro) __________________ If it can't be fixed with a hammer, its probably electrical. 2009 Honda CBF1000, 1980 Suzuki GS1000ST (Aus spec), Dr6fiddy,

08-23-2011, 07:17 AM	#6
iconman Good vibrations Joined: Feb 2008 Location: Perth Western Australia Oddometer: 857	Nice one John. Bet it wasn't easy typing $50,500.00..... Soooooo. when are we invited over for drinkies and a look-see? __________________ 09 DRZ 400 E 09 DRZ 400 SM 05 KTM 640 Adventure Gone but not forgotten 03 Honda CT110 'Postie' Abducted by an alien 98 Suzuki DS 80

08-23-2011, 07:49 AM	#7
Wilmo Orange Fever Joined: Dec 2007 Location: North Perth Oddometer: 1,190	Nice Jaybo1! I look forward to seeing it in action at the Safari. __________________ Rudall River ride 2011 Kimberley ride 2012 Australasian Safari 2012 Event Report Take risks and live an extraordinary life!

08-23-2011, 09:22 AM	#8
troy safari carpente Team f5ool Joined: Nov 2005 Location: f5ederation of scandwegia Oddometer: 13,992	50,000... just to look at...? John, you need to get that thing jetted and get out there and get some mulga sap on them pristine white handguards and a few scratches up the side of the thing! Fer chrissakes... it's been FOUR DAYS you've had the thing already?! You didn't buy it as a show n' shine bike did you?! The next image we want to see is you aboard the thing, going somewhere dirty, reasonably fast! __________________ Quote: Originally Posted by zenjen "It's one of those nuts and uncles deals..."

08-23-2011, 06:16 AM	#4
ThomasOz Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2011 Location: Melbourne, Australia Oddometer: 228	Looks great! Send some pics and updates. It looks good in white.

08-23-2011, 06:32 AM	#5
guymcfly Banned Joined: Apr 2007 Oddometer: 953	Bloody hell John, that's a nice bit of gear; wish I could afford one myself! Good onya for going with it!

08-23-2011, 12:50 PM	#9
Baja Dad Beastly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2011 Location: Norco California Oddometer: 1,222	John What a Great looking bike!!! What up Troy!!!!! Wish I was down for the race, I am just sorting out my 950 getting it ready to Pre run the Baja 1000. Thanks for all the cool pics you sent me. Wish you could come to So Cal USA.... do a little riding with Joe and I. Cheers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

08-23-2011, 12:52 PM	#10
mcguyver Beastly Adventurer Joined: Dec 2005 Location: BRISBANE Oddometer: 1,087	Why is it called a replica? Looks like the real thing to me. Came across this while I was at the Erzberg this year. Only 33 000 Euro. Was so tempted, but the missus would have shot me. __________________ My Blog www.seqtrailrider.typepad.com

08-23-2011, 01:47 PM	#12
DRjoe Beastly Adventurer Joined: Sep 2007 Location: Sunshine coast qld Oddometer: 4,256	My bikes better

08-23-2011, 03:02 PM	#13
tHEtREV tEAM iDIOT Joined: Apr 2007 Location: Middle Park, Brisbane, Australia Oddometer: 5,522	Why didn't you just buy a DR650 and spend a couple of hundred on the suspension? Then you would have had a much better bike and you would only have to chainge the oil and clean the filter every two or three months. You know you could have bought 6 or 7 DR650's for that price. __________________ tEAM iDIOT... tHE oRIGINAL. Hard Core Dirt Touring.

08-23-2011, 03:17 PM	#14
atgreg Africatwinarama Joined: Mar 2003 Location: Sydney Australia Oddometer: 9,761	oh dear , very nice __________________ 1990 RD04 Africa twin 750 350,000km and still going strong

08-23-2011, 04:50 PM	#15
GodSilla I did that. Joined: Sep 2006 Location: The Promised Land Oddometer: 6,438	Mmmm, very tasty JayBo. I've now contracted envy-itis.

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