450 exc dualsport mods
As the bike comes, it i really what we have come to expect of KTM, a racebike, with unbeatable performance, but most agree that riding more than 20 miles or so is a waste of motor hours. Am I right?
The maintenance schedule is kind of intense on these bikes compared to other dual sports, and I was trying to figure out why.
I don't really want to be changing the oil after every day of riding (though it isnt much oil .6l) or adjusting valves and rebuilding the motor. several times per year (assuming I actually dualsport it: commute 40 miles to work, then ride hard all weekend)
In short, I am wondering what are the main wear components, (valves, rings, pistons) and what is causing so much wear so fast? I would like to fix these "problems" and truly use this bike as a daily ride.
Depending on the issues though, different solutions are required, but I am thinking that:
CUSH DRIVER REAR should help the transmission's life on the slab which should in turn help the oil life (less debris in it) which should help everything else.
OIL COOLER should give me more oil capacity and cooler oil duh--so that less frequent changes are needed
RADIATOR FAN keeps things cool because heat is the enemy
LOW COMPRESSION PISTON I know, I can't actually find any of these haha sacrelige! but the KTM has way more power already than the other dualsport choices: wr250r and drz400s and softening up the motor may find some more reliability
LESS AGGRESSIVE CAMS less overlap and less lift for better efficiency and less motor stress??
Maybe I am just dreaming, but this is clearly the superior market choice right now when it comes to woods capable bikes that can do pavement as well. Let me know if you have answers or feedback, thanks.
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the oil cooler is for a superduke...still looking for a good oil cooler!
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