Case in point:Chadwick eats dirt bikes for lunch.
Chadwick - Feb 20 & 21
Re: Chadwick - Feb 20 & 21
Blue Springs, MO
2014 KTM 500 EXC
2019 Kawasaki z900RS ABS
2014 KTM 500 EXC
2019 Kawasaki z900RS ABS
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Re: Chadwick - Feb 20 & 21
Chadwick is definitely hard on equipment! Do they make a case saver to help with the shifter issue? If not just don't hit that side anymore....
2011 Husaberg FE570, 2003 KTM 300, 2003 Triumph Sprint 955
Re: Chadwick - Feb 20 & 21
Bo and I have both been searching for a ignition-side protection, but had not come up with anything.
Bo found this for the clutch side, and had actually fabricated a small piece of aluminum to perform a similar function on the ignition side.
http://slavensracing.com/shop/clutch-ca ... -husaberg/
But just yesterday, Ryno sent us this link:
http://www.trailjammerdesigns.com/#!ktm ... ards/g9njn
That's exactly what we have been looking for -- thanks, Ryno!
As soon as I've gone over my bike with a fine-toothed comb and made sure I don't need any other OEM parts, I'm going to order a new ignition cover from KTM World, and clutch and ignition savers from Trail Jammer Designs.
Bo found this for the clutch side, and had actually fabricated a small piece of aluminum to perform a similar function on the ignition side.
http://slavensracing.com/shop/clutch-ca ... -husaberg/
But just yesterday, Ryno sent us this link:
http://www.trailjammerdesigns.com/#!ktm ... ards/g9njn
That's exactly what we have been looking for -- thanks, Ryno!
As soon as I've gone over my bike with a fine-toothed comb and made sure I don't need any other OEM parts, I'm going to order a new ignition cover from KTM World, and clutch and ignition savers from Trail Jammer Designs.
Blue Springs, MO
2014 KTM 500 EXC
2019 Kawasaki z900RS ABS
2014 KTM 500 EXC
2019 Kawasaki z900RS ABS
Re: Chadwick - Feb 20 & 21
Am also considering a stronger aftermarket shift lever, so that it's less likely to end up being jammed into the side of the case in a fall.
This is the second time the shifter has punctured the ignition cover. The first time was shortly after I brought it home from the dealer, and it fell over in my workshop.
The front edge was also damaged (but thankfully not punctured) at Chadwick because the KTM-branded skid plate I bought with the bike didn't come up high enough to protect it. Until I am ready to buy a better skid plate, I added an extension to the existing one. So far it has done its job, but I'm extremely disappointed in the KTM skid plate. After most rides, I have to take it off an hammer it straight. Not money well spent.
This is the second time the shifter has punctured the ignition cover. The first time was shortly after I brought it home from the dealer, and it fell over in my workshop.
The front edge was also damaged (but thankfully not punctured) at Chadwick because the KTM-branded skid plate I bought with the bike didn't come up high enough to protect it. Until I am ready to buy a better skid plate, I added an extension to the existing one. So far it has done its job, but I'm extremely disappointed in the KTM skid plate. After most rides, I have to take it off an hammer it straight. Not money well spent.
Blue Springs, MO
2014 KTM 500 EXC
2019 Kawasaki z900RS ABS
2014 KTM 500 EXC
2019 Kawasaki z900RS ABS
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Re: Chadwick - Feb 20 & 21
The Trail Hammer guard looks great! Surprised how inexpensive it is as well.
2011 Husaberg FE570, 2003 KTM 300, 2003 Triumph Sprint 955
Re: Chadwick - Feb 20 & 21
Glad to help! Now I need to find some for the 350!
15 Husqvarna FE350s
14 Yamaha Super Tenere
13 KTM 250 XC-W
11 Suzuki DR650
14 Yamaha Super Tenere
13 KTM 250 XC-W
11 Suzuki DR650
Re: Chadwick - Feb 20 & 21
Finally got the 500 pieced back together after the problems encountered over this Chadwick weekend.
Blue Springs, MO
2014 KTM 500 EXC
2019 Kawasaki z900RS ABS
2014 KTM 500 EXC
2019 Kawasaki z900RS ABS