Official Supermoto/Dual Sport Thread

[xtreme6669]

I just picked up a KTM 530EXCR THIS AM:

HOPE TO GET SOME SUMO WHEELS FOR IT SOON!

 

[gunut75]

Very nice! Keep a good grip on yer license with that KTM. Hooligan bikes these are.

 

[konarider94]

im jealous. i cant decide if i want a 4 stroke ktm or a 300 exc though.

 

[2004xb12s]

sick ktm man. I just got the street tires on my 450 (avon) yesterday. I am getting my inspection done this week!

 

[juGGernaut]

I know when I had my CRF450R, I was on crfsonly.com and they have a supermoto section that is in great detail on this subject.

 

[2004xb12s]

Most if not all of us are members of supermotojunkie.com nothing beats it for sumo stuff.

 

[gunut75]

I just cant stop messin with this thing. Cant wait to ride it.

 

[turboraven]

I just picked up a KTM 530EXCR THIS AM:

Very nice. If it had to have a supermoto or a dual sport the 530EXCR would be it.

 

[gunut75]

Just did a leakdown test, and one of my intake valves is leaking. Time to adjust the valves. If thats not the problem, time to pull the head.

 

[gunut75]

Adjusted the valves, and she's all good. I dont think they have ever been adjusted. Coming apart for paint. [cool]

 

[2004xb12s]

It is 52 in Pittsburgh today! Busted out the sumo for its first ride.

 

[gunut75]

I'm so jealous!!!!!

 

[Jezuz]

I just picked up a KTM 530EXCR THIS AM:

That KTM with SM wheels and some more black and anodised orange bits will be heavy metal!

 

[gunut75]

All taken apart.

 

[2004xb12s]

Making some progress I see. Keep up the good work! [up]

 

[gunut75]

Just found a fella in CA with 2 of these bikes, and a bunch of other Suzuki enduro parts. I think I'm getting a complete 98 dr650 rear suspension to replace the steel girder of a swing arm. I should only need to fabricate the upper shock mount. The motor weighs 88lbs, and the rear suspension with the wheel, brake, swing arm, shock, and associated linkage weighs just under 50lbs. The new set up will have a newer rebuildable shock. I'm guessing it will save 6-8 lbs. Still aiming for that 270# mark.

 

[Jezuz]

Just found out that there is a US brand making supermotos, called Highland

http://www.highland.se/
(though IDK why they have a .se website, that's for Sweden)

They also built their own single cylinder and v-twin motors, that are looking to sell to other manufacturers.
Anyone know anything about them?

 

[gunut75]

I'm going to send them an email for some power specs and pricing. Nuthin' better than havin' a v twin sittin' around to put in sumthin'!

 

[gunut75]

Hey 2004xb12s. How bout some pics of your 450???
I also found a fella locally that will lace and true, the soon to come hoops, for $60 each. [up] He sells warp 9 and Excel rims with Buchanon spokes. I'll see how the pricing is. Durn wheels are going to cost more than the bike. It'll be worth it though. Maybe some color matching hubs.......................

 

[Jezuz]

KTM owns Husaberg these days, and last Husa models are based on previous KTM bikes, with few changes.