KTM 530 EXCR- More better!

Bob599 · Mar 12, 2012

I have a 2011 530 exc that I love but the long dual sport days are putting too much pressure on my brain ( butt!). I have never had the issues that I have with this bike's seat. I bought a tall EE seat that was fantastic on the 06 450 exc that I rode previous but on this model its no good. Wanted a Renazco but they told me today that they will deliver in September! So I am going to order a seat concepts but I wanted to get an opinion on tall vs standard. Tall extra padding made a huge difference on the EE but wondering if anybody has an opinion on the Seat Concepts. Don't need the tall with the 30 inch inseam but I want to be comfy.

Thanks,

FlyingDutchman · Mar 12, 2012

D1EHARD said: ↑

Question on hose venting...

...Should any of those hoses be re-routed? Into the airbox maybe? I didn't expect to stall it in that shallow of a stream.
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On each sid of the carb you will find a fitting with two hoses exiting. Route one high to the airbox, and one low to the cannister.

FlyingDutchman · Mar 12, 2012

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Just wondering how the 530 feels in the woods compared to a 450? I have a 2011 530 for dual sporting and I sold my 300 XCW which was my woods bike. I am looking for another woods bike and may buy another 300 or go with the 350 or 450 XCF-W. I was thinking of riding the 530 for a couple of races to see if I like the power if a 4-stroke in the woods. Just looking for opinions from guys who have ridden the 530 in the woods and single track.
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i've ridden a 530 in the single track with guys on all the smaller bikes. It works well for me. I'd like to believe I would be a lot quicker on a 300 but not willing to shell out right now to prove it. I rode two strokes as kid 127/175cc and learned to ride the clutch...I still ride the same way on the 530, a gear or two high with plenty of clutch.

David Night seems to make the big bore go pretty quick in the woods even if it is a bit more open than what I prefer to ride.

FlyingDutchman · Mar 12, 2012

neduro said: ↑

ta2240 said: ↑

Just wondering how the 530 feels in the woods compared to a 450? /QUOTE]

The 450 is a little easier to ride in the woods than the 530, but it's in the same zip code for sure. Try your 530, if you don't like it, you won't like a 450. If you do, you might like a 400/450 a little better.

I love it. I ride the gnarliest stuff I can find on it happily, have raced TSCEC stuff on it, I found my 300 stayed parked all the time. YMMV
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Ned, rumour has it you are visiting my neck of the woods pretty soon...If you want to go for a ride in the Canadian Shield singletrack after you're done with that logging road stuff, drop me a line.

I'll loan you my KLR
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Krazyjohnny · Mar 12, 2012

Any of you ever used the Nomad bags? I stumbled into them today. I think it looks like good stuff.

D1EHARD · Mar 12, 2012

FlyingDutchman said: ↑

On each sid of the carb you will find a fitting with two hoses exiting. Route one high to the airbox, and one low to the cannister.
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Cool. I knew there was something I was missing there. Thanks Dutchman.

B-Rod · Mar 12, 2012

Bob599 said: ↑

I have a 2011 530 exc that I love but the long dual sport days are putting too much pressure on my brain ( butt!). I have never had the issues that I have with this bike's seat. I bought a tall EE seat that was fantastic on the 06 450 exc that I rode previous but on this model its no good. Wanted a Renazco but they told me today that they will deliver in September! So I am going to order a seat concepts but I wanted to get an opinion on tall vs standard. Tall extra padding made a huge difference on the EE but wondering if anybody has an opinion on the Seat Concepts. Don't need the tall with the 30 inch inseam but I want to be comfy.

Thanks,
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Lots of info out there. Riceless950 has on on his Beta 450, and seems to love it, that said, mxbundy is a riding buddy of his.

site:advrider.com seatconcepts 530

Here's Bora20's seat.

Bora20 said: ↑

Guess what, the Seat Concepts seat was amazing.

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VOLdog · Mar 12, 2012

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Nothing like a fully farkled New Bike..... (Larger Tank not in yet...on order)

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Bob599 · Mar 12, 2012

Thanks B Rod!

Krazyjohnny · Mar 13, 2012

I just realized last night that I think I have some sort of confession to make to this Forum. I am an addict.

There is not a day that does not go by that I do not look at this forum multiple times. I even caught my self last night trying to get my wife and 12 year old into it. Cause, you see if those who surround you are into then it isn't a problem, right?

The pictures are great on the intro page. I hope I am able to contribute some day to them. I am actually using them currently as a brainwashing tool for my wife and son. I have him talked into going on some "Epic" Father son rides when he is old enough to get his drivers license. My wife on the other hand is on to me.

Have a great week all.

guns_equal_freedom · Mar 13, 2012

I have an XCW 300 and a EXC 530.

(Personal preference) I would take the 300 over the 530 in the woods any day of the week and twice on Sundays.

I have ridden my 530 in the tight stuff and it works great - but I have also crashed my 530 in the woods.

The 300 is a lot easier to pick up than is the 530.

MotoMigrant · Mar 13, 2012

Whatcha running for a case guard? Enduro Engineering, KTM Hard Parts, Topar ? http://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/p/43/53/222/960/-/6632/Topar-Racing-Case-Guard

I was thinking this Topar looks good but I would also like something that has the long aluminum section going back towards the rear wheel to mount to the frame/hold the hoses kinda like stock. Also, do you think the clutch slave cover is needed? I recently had a rock get into my stock one and somehow stress the chain enough to snap the master link all in a matter of seconds, I heard this funny sound then chain was wrapped into the front sprocket. Thanks for opinions!

Bob599 · Mar 13, 2012

Just recieved an email from James Renazco and they will have some seats available much sooner! Maybe only a month or two. Very exciting.

Bungholio · Mar 14, 2012

Krazyjohnny said: ↑

I just realized last night that I think I have some sort of confession to make to this Forum. I am an addict.

There is not a day that does not go by that I do not look at this forum multiple times. I even caught my self last night trying to get my wife and 12 year old into it. Cause, you see if those who surround you are into then it isn't a problem, right?

The pictures are great on the intro page. I hope I am able to contribute some day to them. I am actually using them currently as a brainwashing tool for my wife and son. I have him talked into going on some "Epic" Father son rides when he is old enough to get his drivers license. My wife on the other hand is on to me.

Have a great week all.
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Are you asking for an intervention from the forum members? If its not interfering with the rest of your life or damaging your health you should be fine.

Bungholio · Mar 14, 2012

Installed a TT X2 headlight a while back and for some reason it does not power on/off with the ignition switch. The stock light with the same setup worked fine-on/off with the key switch. I have the Sicass switch for the left side so can turn off the light but have to remember this in daylight and have forgot a few times.

Is the X2 light wired different than the stock one? The X2 has only 3 wires in the socket/connector and stock has 4 but the fourth is for the flasher/parking bulb(I think).

Anyone else have same problem?

trailjammer · Mar 14, 2012

Bungholio said: ↑

Installed a TT X2 headlight a while back and for some reason it does not power on/off with the ignition switch. The stock light with the same setup worked fine-on/off with the key switch. I have the Sicass switch for the left side so can turn off the light but have to remember this in daylight and have forgot a few times.

Is the X2 light wired different than the stock one? The X2 has only 3 wires in the socket/connector and stock has 4 but the fourth is for the flasher/parking bulb(I think).

Anyone else have same problem?
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Interesting. My TT X2 only comes on when my bike is running. I installed it per instructions and everything plugged in fine to my '08 530's harness. I didn't install their included switch to make it manual on/off. You may have a different year than mine.

trailjammer · Mar 14, 2012

Hi Everyone,
I made some heat shields for my '08 KTM 530 and thought I'd make some more since I like the way they turned out. What do you guys think? <link rel="File-List" href="file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5CCAIN%7E1.FIS%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsohtmlclip1%5C01%5Cclip_filelist.xml"><link rel="themeData" href="file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5CCAIN%7E1.FIS%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsohtmlclip1%5C01%5Cclip_themedata.thmx"><link rel="colorSchemeMapping" href="file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5CCAIN%7E1.FIS%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsohtmlclip1%5C01%5Cclip_colorschememapping.xml"><style>  </style>Natural finish or powder coated. See the pic below of some of the options. I'm also making a curved model with no body line bend in it. Sorry for the poor pics.

trailjammer · Mar 14, 2012

Bob599 said: ↑

I have a 2011 530 exc that I love but the long dual sport days are putting too much pressure on my brain ( butt!). I have never had the issues that I have with this bike's seat. I bought a tall EE seat that was fantastic on the 06 450 exc that I rode previous but on this model its no good. Wanted a Renazco but they told me today that they will deliver in September! So I am going to order a seat concepts but I wanted to get an opinion on tall vs standard. Tall extra padding made a huge difference on the EE but wondering if anybody has an opinion on the Seat Concepts. Don't need the tall with the 30 inch inseam but I want to be comfy.

Thanks,
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I run the Seat Concepts Standard height seat. I love it. My first ride on it, the seat was pretty stiff and I was sore. My 2nd long trip (400mi weekend), I was able to sit down a lot on the flat sections and be comfy. Great seat for the money when not going with a Renz. I'm sure i'll get a Renz someday.

ian408 · Mar 14, 2012

trailjammer said: ↑

Interesting. My TT X2 only comes on when my bike is running. I installed it per instructions and everything plugged in fine to my '08 530's harness. I didn't install their included switch to make it manual on/off. You may have a different year than mine.
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Same here.

Bungholio · Mar 14, 2012

trailjammer said: ↑

Interesting. My TT X2 only comes on when my bike is running. I installed it per instructions and everything plugged in fine to my '08 530's harness. I didn't install their included switch to make it manual on/off. You may have a different year than mine.
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I have a 2009 530EXC. Only thing I can figure out is the TT reg/rectifier passes power through to the light circuit. I installed a TT stator same time as the X2. Maybe it is bad? Does the stock regulator have a relay built in? I could add a relay myself but that is one more device behind the headlight. From the schematic it looks like the regulator is powered from the starter relay via a pass thru and thus must energize the lighting circuit independent of the ignition switch. This is a full DC system now, not an AC stator.

Good thing I have the on/off lighting switch. I plugged in the stock handlebar switch and the light is on immediately with the key off.

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