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Forum: Vendors Yesterday, 12:40 AM
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Posted By bill1960
Experimenting with the LED 60 on a KTM 500 XCW

I recently received the LED 60, rotary dimmer with HB overide, and plugnplay wiring harness from Sanjoh to fit my 2013 KTM 500 XCW.
The Lexan sheet mounting panel I had to cut myself...
Forum: Vendors 05-20-2013, 12:21 PM
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Posted By bill1960
Would mounting the 60 LED flood inside an OEM...

Would mounting the 60 LED flood inside an OEM lens, as per the pics, focus the light into a narrower area ?
Forum: Vendors 05-15-2013, 10:10 PM
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Posted By bill1960
BP Very well thought out and looks great. ...

BP

Very well thought out and looks great.

I like how the oem lens assembly provides protection for the LED, and aims/mounts it at the correct angle.

I'd be interested in what Sanjoh thinks...
Forum: Vendors 05-10-2013, 11:55 PM
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Posted By bill1960
Sounds good. Look fwd to the pics.

Sounds good. Look fwd to the pics.
Forum: Vendors 05-10-2013, 05:57 PM
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Posted By bill1960
Yeah, I discussed various options with Sanjoh and...

Yeah, I discussed various options with Sanjoh and on his advice ordered the single 60 led for my 500xcw.
He doesnt make the mounting panels for the 500 anymore so I ordered the lexan sheet and...
Forum: Thumpers 04-30-2013, 04:57 PM
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Posted By bill1960
FTB Have a look at the following thread...

FTB
Have a look at the following thread starting from post 3335
http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=607184&page=223

In our phone conversation he told me that the model 60 led beam...
Forum: Thumpers 04-29-2013, 08:25 PM
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Posted By bill1960
Try the phone number on his website, I got...

Try the phone number on his website, I got through to him ok yesterday.

Discussed various light options as I wondered if a spot/flood combination would be best.
He reckons no great advantage in...
Forum: Vendors 04-26-2013, 09:12 AM
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Posted By bill1960
Going by your recommendations, it seems two lamps...

Going by your recommendations, it seems two lamps as per the dualsport fairing is optimum.
If I don't run the fairing, what other mounting options would you suggest for two lamps on the KTM 500xcw...
Forum: Vendors 04-23-2013, 09:27 AM
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Posted By bill1960
ktm 500 xcw led setup for dualsport

If I only run one led lamp in the OEM housing, which would be the best choice for my application ?

and

The XCW only has an on/off switch for the lighting. No Hi/lo switch or relay. What extra...
Forum: Vendors 04-21-2013, 07:59 PM
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Posted By bill1960
Recommended led setup for KTM 500 xcw

Sanjoh

What led light setup would you recommend for a plated 2013 KTM 500 xcw, used for dualsport riding 30/70 hwy/offroad .

Is it better to have just one flood adapted to the oem shroud, or...
Forum: Thumpers 04-20-2013, 01:51 AM
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Posted By bill1960
I'm looking at getting the E-line carbon fiber...

I'm looking at getting the E-line carbon fiber header pipe guard.

http://www.elineaccessories.com/ecommerce/ktm/ktm-450-xcfw-500xcfw-exc-2012/mpg500e.html

Would be interested to hear from those...
Forum: Thumpers 04-19-2013, 07:58 PM
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Posted By bill1960
Thx for the info, I'll contact the vendor. ...

Thx for the info, I'll contact the vendor.

Looking at the respective website specs, (advmonster and BD) they both use four Cree XM-L T6 LEDs, and claim 3600 lumens, but have different housings
...
Forum: Thumpers 04-13-2013, 12:38 AM
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Posted By bill1960
Was the plugnplay setup you got from ADVmonster...

Was the plugnplay setup you got from ADVmonster for a KTM 500 ?

I dont see it on their website but guess its something they put together for you ?

Whats the difference between your $200 LED...
Forum: Thumpers 04-02-2013, 08:49 PM
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Posted By bill1960
I ended up getting the Renthal KTM Lo bend ...

I ended up getting the Renthal KTM Lo bend
Renthal's website listed the 500xcw oem bar sweep as 57mm and the Renthal KTM Lo bend as 41mm.
However, thats turned out to be false info in a side by...
Forum: Thumpers 03-25-2013, 04:20 PM
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Posted By bill1960
I have the Acerbis 3 gallon tank on my 500 xcw. ...

I have the Acerbis 3 gallon tank on my 500 xcw.

It came with shorter versions of items 4 and 5 to allow for the thinner plastic of the acerbis vs oem.

You might want to check with the vendor to...
Forum: Thumpers 03-18-2013, 06:57 PM
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Posted By bill1960
Mine's a 2013 500 xcw The oem pt no's for...

Mine's a 2013 500 xcw

The oem pt no's for the 500 exc and xcw handlebars are the same

The Renthal site has a Fit My Bike function

http://www.renthal.com/File/fit_my_bike.asp

According to...
Forum: Thumpers 03-18-2013, 06:10 AM
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Posted By bill1960
handlebars

Has anyone changed the bars on their 500 ?

I'm looking for less sweep/pullback but not necessarily any higher

The oem bar has 57mm sweep according to Renthal
...
Forum: Thumpers 03-15-2013, 05:20 PM
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Posted By bill1960
Is that the 714 rally progrips ? There seems to...

Is that the 714 rally progrips ? There seems to be a few different models ?

Are the mounting bolt spacings on your HDB topclamp for the stock KTM perches, or is it a custom spacing to fit the BRP...
Forum: Thumpers 03-14-2013, 11:54 PM
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Posted By bill1960
Cushioning and Anti vibration

I recently did a 2200km dualsport ride on the 500, highway/offroad 50/50, between 300 and 500km per day.
I found by the end of each day my throttle hand was numb from vibration and both hands were a...
Forum: Thumpers 03-14-2013, 01:28 PM
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Posted By bill1960
Thx for the info. Is that the low profile...

Thx for the info.

Is that the low profile powerlet fitted to your topclamp ?

How much clearance does that have in relation to the BRP rubber submount ?
Forum: Thumpers 03-14-2013, 01:04 AM
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Posted By bill1960
The lower bar clamps of the BRP submount look...

The lower bar clamps of the BRP submount look quite narrow, so I don't think they'll be an issue going by the pics.
The front rubber mounts are the worry re clearance for the BD keyed switch
...
Forum: Thumpers 03-13-2013, 06:37 PM
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Posted By bill1960
Paul from HDB reckons the keyed switch probably...

Paul from HDB reckons the keyed switch probably wont clear the BRP rubber submount, but he hasnt actually tried it yet.

We can see from Stiffy's post that the powerlet clears.
I assume he has the...
Forum: Thumpers 03-13-2013, 12:10 AM
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Posted By bill1960
Ok, 12mm should be enough if/when the need...

Ok, 12mm should be enough if/when the need arises.

Re the switch clearances, I'll email Paul and see if he can confirm.
Forum: Thumpers 03-13-2013, 12:07 AM
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Posted By bill1960
5mm top of fork cap to surface of triple clamp.

5mm top of fork cap to surface of triple clamp.
Forum: Thumpers 03-12-2013, 04:46 PM
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Posted By bill1960
Thx for that info My HDB topclamp has the...

Thx for that info
My HDB topclamp has the powerlet and BD ignition switch mounted the same as Nomad's.
Going by your pic, it looks like those switches will clear the submount and Scotts damper ?...
Forum: Thumpers 03-12-2013, 04:40 PM
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Posted By bill1960
I have the Acerbis 3 gal on my 500 xcw Just...

I have the Acerbis 3 gal on my 500 xcw

Just fitted the the Profill sock Pt no. #ACE0001

http://www.profill-australia.com/e-store/STORE.html

There's a thread on KTMtalk about it
...
Forum: Thumpers 03-12-2013, 12:45 AM
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Posted By bill1960
BRP Rubber mounted Submount for Scotts Stabiliser

For a 2013 500 xcw

Will the HDB (HighwayDirtBike) topclamp for the OEM perches fit the BRP rubber mounted submount ?
...
Forum: Thumpers 03-10-2013, 07:53 PM
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Posted By bill1960
FTB Pity the mapping on our bikes couldn't...

FTB

Pity the mapping on our bikes couldn't be adjusted with the User Setting Tool. Instead, we have to get a dealer to remap with the XC1 tool and there's only the one map upgrade (EU map) that I...
Forum: Thumpers 03-07-2013, 04:46 PM
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Posted By bill1960
FTB A piece of bicycle tube also works very...

FTB

A piece of bicycle tube also works very well as a dust seal/protector for the Golan.

On my 500xcw, the upper oem FI hose was rubbing in several places in its stock configuration.
You need...
Forum: Vendors 03-07-2013, 04:27 PM
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Posted By bill1960
Thx for the feedback I'd be looking to carry a...

Thx for the feedback
I'd be looking to carry a light rainjacket in there.
Seems like it should fit going by your post.
Forum: Vendors 03-07-2013, 03:49 AM
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Posted By bill1960
Hydro 3

Question for those using the Hydro-3 with no addons like the US5 or Kube

In the advertised 1 liter storage space, what are you carrying.

I'm just after some real world ideas on what can...
Forum: Thumpers 03-03-2013, 06:15 PM
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Posted By bill1960
Not bad I've been using the small rolie...

Not bad

I've been using the small rolie mounted sideways on the seat/fender as a tool bag. It's a good size and mounted sideways doesn't get in the way too much for offroad riding. The medium...
Forum: Thumpers 03-01-2013, 11:12 PM
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Posted By bill1960
+ $0.02 500 xcw with 160 hrs 7100kms of...

+ $0.02
500 xcw with 160 hrs 7100kms of dualsport riding.
Valves havent moved.
EU map from new. Never overheats. No oil consumption between 15hr changes.
I'm running the Geomax MX51's which the...
Forum: Thumpers 03-01-2013, 04:05 PM
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Posted By bill1960
FTB Those little tangs that lock the clamp can...

FTB
Those little tangs that lock the clamp can be filed down flush. You can then get a thin screwdriver or similar between where the clamp folds over itself and pry it open.
Btw, with the Acerbis...
Forum: Thumpers 02-22-2013, 04:46 AM
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Posted By bill1960
FTB Great explanation.

FTB
Great explanation.
Forum: Thumpers 02-20-2013, 09:42 AM
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Posted By bill1960
Agree, especially since I was aiming for at least...

Agree, especially since I was aiming for at least 7/8" lower as advertised.
I will revisit the lowering via spacer and revalve when the shock is due for a service.

For now, I was just wondering...
Forum: Thumpers 02-20-2013, 05:31 AM
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Posted By bill1960
Yeah, the x bushing. Its advertised as lowering...

Yeah, the x bushing. Its advertised as lowering the rear up to 7/8"/22mm
I did install it but only got around 14mm 5/8"inch lower.
Forum: Thumpers 02-16-2013, 09:49 PM
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Posted By bill1960
KTM Shock Shortening to Improve Handling and Stability

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=_Z5xrdXEXDg

http://bestdualsportbikes.com/

After 100 hrs of dualsport use, I'm looking at lowering my 500 for easier dabbing and more...
Forum: Thumpers 02-04-2013, 09:27 PM
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Posted By bill1960
You might find the answers you're looking for in...

You might find the answers you're looking for in the following thread

http://ktmtalk.com/index.php?showtopic=463906&st=0
Forum: Thumpers 02-04-2013, 06:02 PM
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Posted By bill1960
Nope ...

Nope

http://www.trailtech.net/map_switches.html

and btw, the competition map code shown on TT's site is the old version

new version for the 500 xcw is KM787EU12C0701
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