2012 ktm 500 exc? - Page 133

Geek · 07-26-2012, 01:15 PM

I'm running an MT43 with my stock chain

er.. mine's an XCW if that makes a difference?

...an MT43 does not fit on a TTR225 without a longer chain though... found that out when I stuck one on Cheryl's bike.

ABYSS · 07-26-2012, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Geek

I'm running an MT43 with my stock chain

er.. mine's an XCW if that makes a difference?

...an MT43 does not fit on a TTR225 without a longer chain though... found that out when I stuck one on Cheryl's bike.

You have a XCW. 13/50
He has a exc and I believe he said 14/50 didn't he?

SteveO · 07-26-2012, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by ABYSS

How you know this valuable information???

I graduated from the University of Hard Knocks........ and thus, in line with my education..... well... lets just say i now have large gaps in my Air-Filter Bod Fender...

FZcruzer · 07-26-2012, 07:27 PM

I have an EXC with 14/48 and a mt-43 trials tire. It is close and am going to add a link or get another chain.

hooknup · 07-27-2012, 05:22 AM

Guys I just bought a 2013, 500 and I need to know the size of the two lower clamp bolts that go into the triple clamps. Long story short I shipped them to someone by accident. Thanks

Tbone · 07-27-2012, 05:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Vico1

He also said dealer (who preps bike for national riders) warn againt OEM oil filler cap. Highly recommends metal one or bling to protect engine. Says they get brittle and break or back out and you loose oil...

Charlie Mullins had one back in the beginning of the season on his 450!

Nomad · 07-27-2012, 05:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Tbone

Charlie Mullins had one back in the beginning of the season on his 450!

speaking of...did he actually "accidentally unscrew" his oil cap with his boot? because it getting broken off by something seems a lot more plausible...

Stu · 07-27-2012, 06:02 AM

The new design can be accidentally loosened with your boot. The guys around here just trim the ears back and use pliers (or their KTM supplied beer cap opener) to remove it. End of problem.

I keep my beer cap opener / 13mm wrench in my tool pouch. No telling when you might encounter a beer running wild out there in the woods.

Stu

Nomad · 07-28-2012, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Stu

I keep my beer cap opener / 13mm wrench in my tool pouch. No telling when you might encounter a beer running wild out there in the woods.

haha nice!

ABYSS · 07-29-2012, 06:20 AM

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Originally Posted by NomadChad

haha nice!

getting one of the billet ones that has a nut cast into to the top.

pitbull doug · 07-29-2012, 11:33 AM

Another tangent on this thread,Hey has anyone had any issues with their fuel lines rupturing from the tank to the quick dissconnect or from the QD to the Throttle body?As I read on ktmtalk of a guy with a 13 500 exc had his maiden voyage scratched by this problem,I heard of a couple of incidents on the 12 but this is the first I heard on the 13?anyone heard/had this issue? as on the trail you kinda SOL to fix! solutions as the 13 QD is pretty happening,like to keep it.

Stu · 07-29-2012, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by pitbull doug

Another tangent on this thread,Hey has anyone had any issues with their fuel lines rupturing from the tank to the quick dissconnect or from the QD to the Throttle body?As I read on ktmtalk of a guy with a 13 500 exc had his maiden voyage scratched by this problem,I heard of a couple of incidents on the 12 but this is the first I heard on the 13?anyone heard/had this issue? as on the trail you kinda SOL to fix! solutions as the 13 QD is pretty happening,like to keep it.

Rare, but it happens. I'm getting a new '13 500 next week. I may just buy some 5/16th I high pressure line from my local auto parts and install it along with my Golan filter I'm getting via Amazon. Just be done with it and not worry. If you are seriously worried about a rupture you can 1) run the bike and see if you have one and then deal with it or 2) just take care of it ahead of time assuming that the probability is high enough to warrant the trouble of purchasing line and installing it. End of discussion.

Stu

pitbull doug · 07-29-2012, 03:43 PM

Stu wish it was that easy,I don't know if your familiar with the line as it takes a tight radious sweep in a small distance and S turns in short distance to the QR filter coupling,and without being a preformed hose you could risk line kinking and causing real damage to the fuel pump/FI etc and poor performance too boot,hope you prove me wrong and it's that easy!please keep me informed of your findings? I'm certainly looking into easy fix as well.In my local riding area this something you want to avoid,as it could lead to long and miserable walk or tow,or the old hell ride!

Stu · 07-29-2012, 04:03 PM

You do have a valid point worth considering. If you have enough line the kink is not a factor and I would have that. If you have enough line you will have to have some way to restrict the line so it does not get caught by bushes. I will just relocate it with nylon ties.

Stu

Navin · 07-29-2012, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by NomadChad

speaking of...did he actually "accidentally unscrew" his oil cap with his boot? because it getting broken off by something seems a lot more plausible...

Had a 250SXf do the unscrew deal from my boot too, safety wire it! Also notifies you someone's been in there.

07-26-2012, 01:15 PM	#1981
Geek oot & aboot Joined: Jun 2003 Location: Colorado Oddometer: 25,818	I'm running an MT43 with my stock chain er.. mine's an XCW if that makes a difference? ...an MT43 does not fit on a TTR225 without a longer chain though... found that out when I stuck one on Cheryl's bike. __________________ www.motogeek.com

07-27-2012, 05:22 AM	#1985
hooknup Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Nov 2009 Location: Fairhope, Alabama Oddometer: 251	Guys I just bought a 2013, 500 and I need to know the size of the two lower clamp bolts that go into the triple clamps. Long story short I shipped them to someone by accident. Thanks __________________ 2013 500 exc 09 530 exc - great bike SOLD 1969 Honda Ct-70 (Late night yard basher)

07-27-2012, 06:02 AM	#1988
Stu Buffo Maximus Joined: Feb 2004 Location: Eastern YahooLand Oddometer: 850	Plastic Oil Filler Cap The new design can be accidentally loosened with your boot. The guys around here just trim the ears back and use pliers (or their KTM supplied beer cap opener) to remove it. End of problem. I keep my beer cap opener / 13mm wrench in my tool pouch. No telling when you might encounter a beer running wild out there in the woods. Stu

07-29-2012, 11:33 AM	#1991
pitbull doug Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Nov 2005 Oddometer: 205	Another tangent on this thread,Hey has anyone had any issues with their fuel lines rupturing from the tank to the quick dissconnect or from the QD to the Throttle body?As I read on ktmtalk of a guy with a 13 500 exc had his maiden voyage scratched by this problem,I heard of a couple of incidents on the 12 but this is the first I heard on the 13?anyone heard/had this issue? as on the trail you kinda SOL to fix! solutions as the 13 QD is pretty happening,like to keep it. __________________ 08 Ktm 450 excr SOLD 06 Ktm 640 adv SOLD 04 Montesa Cota 315 07 Ktm 200 excw 13 ktm 500 exc

07-29-2012, 03:43 PM	#1993
pitbull doug Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Nov 2005 Oddometer: 205	Stu wish it was that easy,I don't know if your familiar with the line as it takes a tight radious sweep in a small distance and S turns in short distance to the QR filter coupling,and without being a preformed hose you could risk line kinking and causing real damage to the fuel pump/FI etc and poor performance too boot,hope you prove me wrong and it's that easy!please keep me informed of your findings? I'm certainly looking into easy fix as well.In my local riding area this something you want to avoid,as it could lead to long and miserable walk or tow,or the old hell ride! __________________ 08 Ktm 450 excr SOLD 06 Ktm 640 adv SOLD 04 Montesa Cota 315 07 Ktm 200 excw 13 ktm 500 exc

07-26-2012, 07:27 PM	#1984
FZcruzer Adventurer Joined: Apr 2007 Location: Camarillo, Ca. Oddometer: 85	I have an EXC with 14/48 and a mt-43 trials tire. It is close and am going to add a link or get another chain.

07-29-2012, 04:03 PM	#1994
Stu Buffo Maximus Joined: Feb 2004 Location: Eastern YahooLand Oddometer: 850	Line Kinking You do have a valid point worth considering. If you have enough line the kink is not a factor and I would have that. If you have enough line you will have to have some way to restrict the line so it does not get caught by bushes. I will just relocate it with nylon ties. Stu

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