2013 mexican 1000 ktm 640 adv build

Maineroot · 09-07-2012, 01:59 PM

We have decided to race the NORRA MEXICAN 1000 once again in 2013. This time we will be bringing bikes.

Last year we had the incredible generosity and support from a group of riders based out of San Diego area. They brought bikes, chase truck, mechanics, beer, food and good times along with them. I owe 2012's race to all those that helped out.

2012 we raced two '90's XR 600's and a 2008 KTM 530 EXCR. The first XR crapped out on the transfer after the first test on the first day. The other 2 bikes make it all the way to the finish. We learned alot over those 4 days.

In the name of comfort and reliability, I sought the advice of Mark (Baja Dad here), and he said, get a 640 KTM adventure, you will love it for this type of race. So when I got back home, the search was on.

I found a 2006 640:

Less than 2500 miles on it
Rally Raid Tires
UHD TUBES
FMF Q4 Can
Shark Fin Rear Brake Guard
Full Skid Plate
Kickstand

Price was right and it is now in the garage, looking pretty much BRAND NEW.

Here is the list of UPGRADES planned:

CUSTOM SEAT
FLEXX BARS
STEERING DAMPER
BAR RISERS
LARGER PEGS

ROADBOOK READER
ICO
MOUNT FOR ABOVE
GPS BACKUP

MODIFICATIONS:
2 ROTOR FRONT BRAKE- DELETE ONE ROTOR AND CALIPER FOR USE ON DIRT.
FCR 41MX CARB/CABLES INSTALL (COMPLETED ALREADY- it RIPS.)
SNORKLE REMOVED FROM INTAKE
SIDESTAND DELETE
PASSENGER PEG DELETE
FRONT AND REAR BLINKER DELETE
Suspension- respring at minimum
Rear Wheel needs another Rim Lock

I'll post pictures as soon as I get to my computer of the progress so far.

zenjen · 09-07-2012, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Maineroot

MODIFICATIONS:

FRONT ROTOR AND CALIPER DELETE

Maineroot · 09-07-2012, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by zenjen

It's got TWO rotors and calipers up front.

On dirt, it has been tested that the optimal setup is for one Rotor and Caliper. Plus you lose more than 5# of unsprung weight.

That is alot when you hit a mannequin head burried beneath the sand at 80mph.

zenjen · 09-07-2012, 02:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maineroot

It's got TWO rotors and calipers up front.

That fact had slipped my mind.

Maineroot · 09-07-2012, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by zenjen

That fact had slipped my mind.

That would mean- AHHHH- no brakes.....

I'm not that crazy!

Baja Dad · 09-07-2012, 02:51 PM

You will need to order a BRP Chain block( ask Jim for the older Husaberg style) it bolts on!

I am working on a New design roodbook mount for the 640.( much less vibe at high speed )
I will let you know how that is comming.
Looks like we will have atleast 5 KTM 640 in the Rally!!!!!

Have fun on this build the KTM 640 is the BEST overall do all bike I have ridden.

Cant wait for Pics!!!

crankshaft · 09-07-2012, 03:27 PM

The 640's are amazing, I loved mine when I had it. I rode the Alcan rally and did 5000 miles in 9 days and it never missed a beat! My feet fell asleep though

looking forward to seeing all you nuts down there again, should be even better this time around!

GalacticGS · 09-07-2012, 03:48 PM

That should be a nice ride Maineroot!

I plan on racing my '09 Berg. Will be my first race in 30+ years, so just planning on having fun, finishing and

down in Cabo!!!

pfdskipper · 09-07-2012, 03:57 PM

Are you running the "Tecate ralley fairing" on this scooter?

crankshaft · 09-07-2012, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by pfdskipper

Are you running the "Tecate ralley fairing" on this scooter?

SurlyPete · 09-07-2012, 07:54 PM

Cool, and another Texan. Ck. your PMs

CrashDBad · 09-07-2012, 08:11 PM

A few of us are thinking of running 950SE. Not sure whether to race or just chase on the bikes.You won't be navigating by iPhones and dust clouds again?

Maineroot · 09-08-2012, 05:33 AM

Here are some pics of the bike coming off the trailer when I got it.

Maineroot · 09-08-2012, 05:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CrashDBad

A few of us are thinking of running 950SE. Not sure whether to race or just chase on the bikes.You won't be navigating by iPhones and dust clouds again?

Yes- you should race those 950's. They guy who overalled the bikes at the event was on one. That thing was a DIRT MISSLE!!

wrk2surf · 09-09-2012, 07:19 PM

Dont forget one of these!! Like I said it will wake up the top end!

BTW How many miles ?

09-07-2012, 01:59 PM	#1
Maineroot ^OP Adventurer Joined: May 2012 Location: Austin Texas Oddometer: 99	2013 mexican 1000 ktm 640 adv build We have decided to race the NORRA MEXICAN 1000 once again in 2013. This time we will be bringing bikes. Last year we had the incredible generosity and support from a group of riders based out of San Diego area. They brought bikes, chase truck, mechanics, beer, food and good times along with them. I owe 2012's race to all those that helped out. 2012 we raced two '90's XR 600's and a 2008 KTM 530 EXCR. The first XR crapped out on the transfer after the first test on the first day. The other 2 bikes make it all the way to the finish. We learned alot over those 4 days. In the name of comfort and reliability, I sought the advice of Mark (Baja Dad here), and he said, get a 640 KTM adventure, you will love it for this type of race. So when I got back home, the search was on. I found a 2006 640: Less than 2500 miles on it Rally Raid Tires UHD TUBES FMF Q4 Can Shark Fin Rear Brake Guard Full Skid Plate Kickstand Price was right and it is now in the garage, looking pretty much BRAND NEW. Here is the list of UPGRADES planned: CUSTOM SEAT FLEXX BARS STEERING DAMPER BAR RISERS LARGER PEGS ROADBOOK READER ICO MOUNT FOR ABOVE GPS BACKUP MODIFICATIONS: 2 ROTOR FRONT BRAKE- DELETE ONE ROTOR AND CALIPER FOR USE ON DIRT. FCR 41MX CARB/CABLES INSTALL (COMPLETED ALREADY- it RIPS.) SNORKLE REMOVED FROM INTAKE SIDESTAND DELETE PASSENGER PEG DELETE FRONT AND REAR BLINKER DELETE Suspension- respring at minimum Rear Wheel needs another Rim Lock I'll post pictures as soon as I get to my computer of the progress so far. Attached Images __________________ #34 MX1K TEAM GREENWOOD Maine Root Handcrafted Beverages, Darco Boot, ATOMIC MOTO, Klim Riding Gear, Flex Bars, Seat Concepts Seats, CJ DESIGNS PEGS, FORMA BOOTS, Tj's Cycle, Austin TX Maineroot screwed with this post 09-11-2012 at 11:52 PM Reason: info

09-07-2012, 02:51 PM	#6
Baja Dad Beastly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2011 Location: Norco California Oddometer: 1,222	You will need to order a BRP Chain block( ask Jim for the older Husaberg style) it bolts on! I am working on a New design roodbook mount for the 640.( much less vibe at high speed ) I will let you know how that is comming. Looks like we will have atleast 5 KTM 640 in the Rally!!!!! Have fun on this build the KTM 640 is the BEST overall do all bike I have ridden. Cant wait for Pics!!! __________________ Thanks for the 2013 support:GPR Stablizers,Seat Concepts,Kriega.us, Precision Concepts, Acerbis, AME Grips,Rally Raid UK TLD, Klim,Oakley, Sidi-Motonation, Dunlop,ZLT Three Brothers Racing KTM,Multitool FOREST PLYWOOD SALES

09-07-2012, 03:27 PM	#7
crankshaft Guns are for pussies Joined: Aug 2004 Location: Burlingtron,VT Oddometer: 13,783	The 640's are amazing, I loved mine when I had it. I rode the Alcan rally and did 5000 miles in 9 days and it never missed a beat! My feet fell asleep though looking forward to seeing all you nuts down there again, should be even better this time around! __________________ Just say'IN

09-07-2012, 03:48 PM	#8
GalacticGS 1200 GS Rider Joined: Aug 2006 Location: Camas, WA Oddometer: 1,653	That should be a nice ride Maineroot! I plan on racing my '09 Berg. Will be my first race in 30+ years, so just planning on having fun, finishing and down in Cabo!!! __________________ Larry 2006 R1200GS; 2009 Husaberg FE570; 2011 Husaberg FE570 www.galacticgs.com "Speak to me of summer, long winters longer than time can remember; Setting up of other roads, travel on in old accustomed ways."

09-08-2012, 05:33 AM	#13
Maineroot ^OP Adventurer Joined: May 2012 Location: Austin Texas Oddometer: 99	Here are some pics of the bike coming off the trailer when I got it. Attached Images __________________ #34 MX1K TEAM GREENWOOD Maine Root Handcrafted Beverages, Darco Boot, ATOMIC MOTO, Klim Riding Gear, Flex Bars, Seat Concepts Seats, CJ DESIGNS PEGS, FORMA BOOTS, Tj's Cycle, Austin TX

09-07-2012, 03:57 PM	#9
pfdskipper Westside Trash Joined: May 2009 Location: Litchfield Park, Az Oddometer: 719	Are you running the "Tecate ralley fairing" on this scooter?

09-07-2012, 07:54 PM	#11
SurlyPete n00b Joined: Jan 2012 Oddometer: 9	Cool, and another Texan. Ck. your PMs

09-07-2012, 08:11 PM	#12
CrashDBad Big man, little bike Joined: Feb 2006 Location: Set the controls for the heart of the sun Oddometer: 2,036	A few of us are thinking of running 950SE. Not sure whether to race or just chase on the bikes.You won't be navigating by iPhones and dust clouds again?

09-09-2012, 07:19 PM	#15
wrk2surf BITD/Rallye Joined: Dec 2007 Location: THE exact center of California/Bass lake/Yosemite Oddometer: 5,311	Rally Cam Dont forget one of these!! Like I said it will wake up the top end! BTW How many miles ? __________________ Thanks for the 2013 support: DUNLOP, BELL HELMETS, Kriega USA, Carbon-pro.com, Ride 100% Goggles, Renazco Racing, Sidi/Motonation, Acerbis USA,KLeN, FMF, Mx1west,,Masters paint and body, Magura , motolab ,and Freedom Cycle

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