KTM 530 EXCR- More better!

[mineolaman]

Originally Posted by GreatWhiteHunter

Just wanted to drop a note and say thanks to everyone that posted in this thread. I've absorbed it all (or like to think I have) and now I get the chance to put it all together. I picked up a 2010 530 XC-W with a street title and will be using the downtime this winter to make a few mods to the bike. The pointers in this thread will go to very good use.

Here's a pic, hope you don't mind that it's not an EXC.

Very nice bike!

[mineolaman]

Originally Posted by Trentrr182

I just bought my seat concepts seat... All I can say after riding for 6 hours in one night is it is awesome!!!!

i'm looking for a seat for my 530 exc now. I'm a biggun so i probably would be more comfy on a wider seat. Is your new one wide? Thanks

[Hair]

Originally Posted by Hayduke

Interested to hear how this works for you, Dan. My 530 has been strange... one ride it may go through an alarming amount of oil; like half the site glass in 40 miles. Then I can ride it 4 or 5 other days, hundreds of miles, and it uses nothing. Totally random; can't figure it out. I carry a little oil with me, just in case.

Are you getting into the throttle on one ride and not on the other?
My 530 never pushed any oil when I had it. Then when Tha Ric bought it it pushed oil for him. He defiantly revved the motor higher than I did. I always had a higher gear to shift to. I singled tracked the bike. Never dual sported it.

[Hayduke]

Originally Posted by Hair

Are you getting into the throttle on one ride and not on the other?
My 530 never pushed any oil when I had it. Then when Tha Ric bought it it pushed oil for him. He defiantly revved the motor higher than I did. I always had a higher gear to shift to. I singled tracked the bike. Never dual sported it.

Nope. And I would think it would burn more at high RPM, but that doesn't seem to be the case. I rode it around the Gypsum Hills in KS nearly WFO for a few hundred miles, and didn't burn a drop. Then a 40 mile putt-putt ride the next week, and it dropped halfway down the sight glass.

[empedrado]

Mine is inconsistent as well. I can go 150 miles with no use, and then suddenly it is down. I purchased all the parts to do a top end two years ago but the usage has never got bad enough that I feel the need to tear into it. The bike now has almost 10,000 miles. I just carry one of those small slime bottles filled with oil and have a cap that seals up. I use the slime cap when I top the bike off. Has served me well for 5 day trips and the oil is so easy to add. Never uses even the whole slime bottle of oil on these trips.

Originally Posted by Hayduke

Nope. And I would think it would burn more at high RPM, but that doesn't seem to be the case. I rode it around the Gypsum Hills in KS nearly WFO for a few hundred miles, and didn't burn a drop. Then a 40 mile putt-putt ride the next week, and it dropped halfway down the sight glass.

[mbrick]

Have a question for you guys regarding the ignition wire jumper behind the headlight mask.

I was looking at the switch from Trailtech here, and the description states the stock configuration is mild. The earlier explanation I read here was that the stock configuration is wild, and removing the jumper or adding a switch is to enable the mild mode.

I know you guys know, can you confirm?

[GordonFreeman]

Originally Posted by mineolaman

i'm looking for a seat for my 530 exc now. I'm a biggun so i probably would be more comfy on a wider seat. Is your new one wide? Thanks

I got the tall seat set up from Seat Concepts and really liked the width and cushioning, but it was a bit high for me (at 6'1", I was right on the edge). Long story short, I bought a used pan and put on the regular SC, which is perfect for me. I've still got the tall seat/pan, perfect condition, and have been meaning to list it. Let me know if you are interested and I'll send you some pix.

[neduro]

I'm convinced that you can have fairly different sight glass readings with the same amount of oil in the engine. Drain and measure is the only way to be 100% sure what you've got. My proof of this theory is that mine used to routinely "make" oil- low at one check, higher at the next, none added in the meantime.

I also think that the valve guide seal issue can come and go. They go up and down with the valve for a while- crazy consumption. They reseat on the head for a while- no consumption.

[J.Johnson]

installed this beauty today. Trail tech GPS and computer. Will need to make some trails and download for a ride next weekend.


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[Motrix]

hey guys sorry in advance for the stupid question...

i'm in the process of changing the chain and sprockets on my 2010 530 EXC, maintaining the stock gearing.

When I went to tighten the counter sprocket, and tightening as much as possible without breaking something, the big washer between the bolt and counter is still loose and I do not understand why.

Does the counter sprocket have a specific direction? By that I mean does the smooth end stay towards the outside while the side that is a bit raised towards the engine? I've tried both directions but it seems loose albeit vey little in either way...

I was so stoked to mount new ones that when I took the stock one off I did not even bother looking at the direction...

All stock KTM parts I am using by the way.

Hope someone out there can shed some light on this as I am jonesing to ride!

Thanks a bunch and braaaaaap!

[neduro]

Originally Posted by Motrix

I've tried both directions but it seems loose albeit vey little in either way...

Smooth goes out, check the O-ring behind the spacer behind the countershaft, and sounds like your spring washer has gone flat. Best replacement option is one of these:

http://dirttricks.com/washer.htm

[GreatWhiteHunter]

Originally Posted by J.Johnson

installed this beauty today. Trail tech GPS and computer. Will need to make some trails and download for a ride next weekend.


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Thanks for the pic. I'm doing something similar on my 530. I was hoping the Voyager would mount to the HDB top clamp.

Did you have any issues with mounting? Clearance with light ok?

Thanks in advance!

[Motrix]

Originally Posted by neduro

Smooth goes out, check the O-ring behind the spacer behind the countershaft, and sounds like your spring washer has gone flat. Best replacement option is one of these:

http://dirttricks.com/washer.htm

Hey Neduro thank you very much for your help! It must be my washer has gone flat! I will check this weekend once I am back in the garage!

Changing subject I saw your doubletake mirrors...awesome. I will shortly place an order for these babies!

Cheers.

[Foot dragger]

Originally Posted by Motrix

Hey Neduro thank you very much for your help! It must be my washer has gone flat! I will check this weekend once I am back in the garage!

Changing subject I saw your doubletake mirrors...awesome. I will shortly place an order for these babies!

Cheers.

I put one of those mirrors on my 530,definitly the best Ive tried.
Ive read where a light coating of anti seize is a good thing on the splines for the CS sprocket.

[J.Johnson]

Originally Posted by GreatWhiteHunter

Thanks for the pic. I'm doing something similar on my 530. I was hoping the Voyager would mount to the HDB top clamp.

Did you have any issues with mounting? Clearance with light ok?

Thanks in advance!

I have the baja designs squadron light so my light is already pushed forward. But the computer can sit above it. I had to drill the 2 mounting hole in one of the brackets the cover comes with. Then trim it a little , no big deal.
I used this thermostat replacement for the temp sender.


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