2 stroke Dualsport ?

[fallingoff]

i had a 87 ktm 500mx
my normal tight trails
it was scary
warp drive

too much fun

[junglemototours]

What frame is that stuffed in?

Originally Posted by backdrifter

I owned this KTM 550 that I would have loved to dualsport if I could get a plate for it. It just would have needed lights and a larger tank. I'm sure it would have gotten me into a lot of trouble, it was just that kind of bike!

Dual sport? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rh3-nb0Ha5c

[RebelYell]

Ill be getting an 02 kx 500 next monthDoes baja designs make a total ds kit for it or do I need to send it out to ricky stator?

[Motorrad]

Mzb ignition is best solution

Can only get them through Kxriders.com One of the vendors has the rights to the K5 system..

[barryadam]

I have an e-line stator coil in mine. It's OK for a Baja Headlight, but not if you really need to see anything in the dark. Takes a lot of revs to get good light. Lots of revs = lots of speed. Lots of speed and off-road riding the 500 at night is not a good combo. Damhik.

The Baja kit is the generic bolt-on, where almost everything is self contained in the headlight mount.

Keep your Visa card on file with BD, as EVERYTHING on the 500 is a "wear item".

I've replaced lights, LEDs, relays, horns....heck, the BD aluminum main mount bracket broke from fatigue cracking.
And, yes. I did have my crank trued.

Barry

[barryadam]

Originally Posted by Motorrad

I have always said people need more than one dualsport.
You need your
990 / GS size for 98% pave, and the occasional jaunt down nice dirt
need your 640 KTM adventure
need your Plated Kx500
and a Plated XR200 (In my case a XR100)

Truth.
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.
('cept maybe a CA plated KDX220 instead of the XR. You know - two strokes.)

'sup 'RAD?

[Motorrad]

Originally Posted by barryadam

Truth.
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('cept maybe a CA plated KDX220 instead of the XR. You know - two strokes.)

'sup 'RAD?

4 pokes have their place... mostly going slow, watching the scenery and not carrying oil...

[Rock Junkee]

here is what you are looking for in colorado springs found this for you..

http://cosprings.craigslist.org/mcy/3571933321.html

[Rutsref]

DO IT DO IT DO IT!!!..the 2 stroke 3 hunny makes sweet power, light weight, will outrun most 450-530's. And is SO MUCH easier to flick around. (and pick up) Properly jetted stock 3.2G tank will give you a reliable 75+ miles. I have an side plate tank with an extra gallon or so, easy 100 miles range, from Baja Designs, the headlight is weak, especially without a battery, you can fit a battery in the airbox with an oem KTM battery tray, bolts right in, all the street kit is easily fitted. DISCLAIMER...don't do anything before you make sure you state's DMV will let you have a plate.

The only downside of these is that most organized DS rides don't have very much terrain that actually taxes a KTM 300.
Put a rekluse clutch if you have the cabbage and it's like CHEATING
CHEERS

[Grreatdog]

I wouldn't want to ride it around the world, but it sure is a hoot to ride around town. Not to mention showing its perfectly legal taillight to almost anything else street legal on tight trails. It drinks more gas than my 640, probably vibrates more and is still one of my all time favorites.

[Rutsref]

Originally Posted by Grreatdog

I wouldn't want to ride it around the world, but it sure is a hoot to ride around town. Not to mention showing its perfectly legal taillight to almost anything else street legal on tight trails. It drinks more gas than my 640, probably vibrates more and is still one of my all time favorites.

That's a nice looking bike...wish mine was that clean

[RideFreak]

4 gal tank helps.


Street tagged but I just use it to connect trails, I'd get in too much trouble riding it around town

[Seavoyage]

Challenges with a DS 2-T: range, vibration. For overland travel: relatively frequent piston ring replacement.

Originally Posted by dsilver1007

I have an 07 gas gas ec300, does it anyone know what it would take to make it street legal in SC?

Probable. I have a California plated Gasser EC300. Here are anonymized and nondescript photos: (Note mounted license plate)

Originally Posted by Rutsref

DO IT DO IT DO IT!!!..the 2 stroke 3 hunny makes sweet power, light weight, will outrun most 450-530's. And is SO MUCH easier to flick around. (and pick up) Properly jetted stock 3.2G tank will give you a reliable 75+ miles.

The only downside of these is that most organized DS rides don't have very much terrain that actually taxes a KTM 300.
Put a rekluse clutch if you have the cabbage and it's like CHEATING
CHEERS

I agree. The Rekluse clutch and a Trials rear tire at 7 psi. makes this EC300 rider look very capable.