KTM 500 EXC 2015

Foster · Post by **Foster** » 18 Nov 2014 15:22

I couldn't wait any longer! I am picking up my new bike tomorrow at Cycle Zone in Topeka. So excited I can hardly wait (or get anything done at work)!

Post by **troy** » 18 Nov 2014 16:13

Wow! Seems like a lot of my riding buddies are getting brand new KTM's. Putting the pressure on me! Maybe I'll join the club sometime in 2015.

allkidd · Post by **allkidd** » 18 Nov 2014 17:03

Foster wrote:I couldn't wait any longer! I am picking up my new bike tomorrow at Cycle Zone in Topeka. So excited I can hardly wait (or get anything done at work)!

You move fast! You were just talking about it. Ready to break it in at Chadwick?

HanesAnizer · Post by **HanesAnizer** » 18 Nov 2014 19:01

Congratulations!!! I plan to ride Chadwick the Friday and Saturday after Thanksgiving. If interested, let me know... Anyone is welcome actually.

BTW I bet it gets much better mileage than KDX!

Savage · Post by **Savage** » 18 Nov 2014 19:53

Why would you want to downgrade from that sweet Team Green to a shiny new Pumpkin? j/k Have fun with it!

Foster · Post by **Foster** » 20 Nov 2014 12:40

Bike is in the garage and first farkles already installed!! I can't wait to get out and test it out!

Not sure I'm ready to break it in at Chadwick though...until I get some dick protectors, better hand guards installed, and maybe some heated grips.

Post by **troy** » 20 Nov 2014 12:56

Foster wrote:Bike is in the garage and first farkles already installed!! I can't wait to get out and test it out!

Not sure I'm ready to break it in at Chadwick though...until I get some dick protectors, better hand guards installed, and maybe some heated grips.

Don't be such a worry-wart. What could possibly go wrong at Chadwick?!

MrHix · Post by **MrHix** » 20 Nov 2014 14:10

Yea,

What could possibly happen???

Have Fun!!!

ajayhawkfan · Post by **ajayhawkfan** » 20 Nov 2014 14:58

Foster wrote:...until I get some dick protectors.....

Condoms needed for Chadwick?

People like this is why I don't share a room when traveling.

Post by **troy** » 20 Nov 2014 14:59

I never go to Chadwick without a fresh box of condoms. What happens at Chadwick stays in Chadwick...except for the rash and the stinging sensation when you pee--those follow you home.

HanesAnizer · Post by **HanesAnizer** » 20 Nov 2014 18:28

Good rubbers are important at Chadwick. I completely tore one last time I was there, borrowed a used one and put a hole in it as well. I patched it and gave it back.

I broke my Husaberg in at Links, so I believe Chadwick is fantastic place to test the new bike.

jasbaum · Post by **jasbaum** » 20 Nov 2014 18:47

Foster wrote:I couldn't wait any longer! I am picking up my new bike tomorrow at Cycle Zone in Topeka. So excited I can hardly wait (or get anything done at work)!

I know how you feel.

Congrats, Nick!

jasbaum · Post by **jasbaum** » 20 Nov 2014 18:54

Foster wrote:Bike is in the garage and first farkles already installed!! I can't wait to get out and test it out!

If you haven't got one already, I highly recommend a G2 Throttle Tamer. Makes all that power a lot more manageable.

http://www.amazon.com/G2-Ergonomics-40- ... XEYNMH59DX

After installing that (and a few other things, such as a Seat Concepts seat and comfier grips), it was like riding a completely different bike. Wish I'd had time to install it in time for the fall Arkansas ride.

Savage · Post by **Savage** » 20 Nov 2014 20:36

Nice tibial plateau FX MrHix.

MrHix · Post by **MrHix** » 20 Nov 2014 20:50

Lucky I had a great Doc do the fix on the leg!

Cheers,

KC · Post by KC » 20 Nov 2014 21:23

Tibial Plateau?? I thought that was a picture of Foster's new dick protector.

Motoracer13 · Post by **Motoracer13** » 20 Nov 2014 23:36

Hi five on the new 500! I got a 2014 and love it. I did minimal upgrades and am happy enough to leave it be for a while. I just regeared, desmogged it, no mirrors and trimmed the license plate holder to xcf size. Armour in the way of EE barkbusters and a flatland skidplate. Next upgrades would be full exhaust and reprogramming to ecu.
And my break in happened at Birdmans last year!

Foster · Post by **Foster** » 21 Nov 2014 14:27

Gotta love autocorrect...

Wel, since the condoms weren't protecting the rotors the way I had hoped my disk protectors are on the way. Flatland skidplate installed, double take mirrors (stolen from the drz) installed, circabend handguards ordered, and I am through the break-in time. Just need to change the oil, etc and actually take it out and ride it!! Desmogging to happen in the near future...

Now, if only I could get rid of all the family staying at my house for the next week...

@Motoracer13: Can you post a picture of the license plate holder mod? I am still debating on what to do to it.

Motoracer13 · Post by **Motoracer13** » 22 Nov 2014 01:26

I just took a razer knife and hacked then used a file to smooth edges." I ummm must have lost the license plate officer..."

%95 of time is dirt so I never licensed it, the %5 it is street is about a 2.5 mile run up to Liberty Cycle Center 《==best bike shop ever!!!

Stu · Post by **Stu** » 24 Dec 2014 07:00

Foster,

Congrats on the 500 EXC! Any updates on how it works or what you have done to it? Any pix? My '13 500 EXC is so good I just keep it rather than trade. It works everywhere. Hard core dirt, dual sport and road riding. Any questions about what I did to mine just send me a PM.

Stu

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