I have the 500 six days and love it. I have switched out and installed a Taco Moto tail tidy with enduro plate, head light, turn signals, rotor guards, rad guard. I just love it...
I would like to know more about how you mounted the Voyager GPS in place of the stock speedo/computer and wired it into the OE harness. I also assume you used the OE wheel speed sensor?
Thank you for your inquiry Mike. This 500exc used this aluminum Voyager Mount: www.chapmoto.com/trail-tech-voyager-gps-computer-top-mount-protector-parent-356-025-tm3 as for wiring, it is very similar to the mounting of the Voyager Pro and you can see each step in this video: ruclips.net/video/8dbWkvbBRic/видео.html -- Kyle & the Chap Moto Team
Hello Ralph Coscia, yes, on my personal bikes, I've got BarkBusters or Cycra HandGuards all the way around. It seems that here in the high desert there are not many trees... so guys often will choose to so with deflectors shown here to save weight. They still protect from for flying rocks from roost. Personal preference, but I myself like a good set of lever / bar end protectors. Thanks for watching! - Kyle & the Chap Moto Team
Thanks for your inquiry easy4steve. We are running MotoZ tires. The Tractionator Enduro ST Front Tire: www.chapmoto.com/motoz-tractionator-enduro-s-t-soft-terrain-front-tire-parent-91008010021 and the MotoZ Tracionator Desert HT Rear Tires: www.chapmoto.com/motoz-tractionator-desert-h-t-hard-terrain-rear-tire-parent-90911010018 - Kyle & the Chap Moto Team
Thank you for your comment Julie. This RS-4 Slip-On exhaust does not come with a spark arrestor but one can be purchased for $35. -- Kyle & the Chap Moto Team
@@lennydodson4223 the 500exc is an amazing machine! If I didn't already own a unicorn (KTM 950 Super Enduro) I'd totally have a 500 in my garage! - Kyle
O yea i agree. I have a 2004 525 sx now but i want fuel injection and two more gears a headlight and electric start. I have no interest in road riding. For now lol
Hey, thanks for the video. got a question about the swingarm guards you have, i just picked up a set, it looks like on the sprocket side your guard is sitting under the chain guard.. mine looks like ill have to do that too, did you have to drill holes for that? any comments you have on that would be appreciated. thx
But don’t you have to flash the ecu when u put on a different exhaust and I heard the ecu is locked and dealerships arnt allowed to flash them anymore so what are ur options
Thank you for your inquiry Mac. Typically you can get away without a computer change when adding a slip-on as we did here. Here in California we can not make any ECU changes, that is correct. There are guys out there and tools to get the job done however. Give us a call and we can discuss them. 1-800-841-2960 - Kyle & the Chap Moto Team
Ha Ricky! This bike had the KTM Hard Parts Swing Arm Protectors. Check them out here: www.ktm.com/us/powerparts/protection/chassis-offroad/swingarm-protection/?category=KE3-16007265%2fKE4-16007266 - Kyle & the Chap Moto Team
I'd agree with you Jakob, two musts for sure! It really is amazing how "good to go" or as KTM says..."Ready to Race" these bikes are out of the box. Thanks for watching! - Kyle & the Chap Moto Team
+Peter Southern Boy Don't believe the crap that these bikes don't run great off the showroom floor. I have a 2017 500excf and it ran perfect with phenomenal power from the get go.
Great upgrades! Just one question - with that new free flowing aftermarket exhaust, seems like the bike would tend to run leaner. Since these bikes already run extremely lean from the factory, this would seem to make it even leaner. Don't you want to add a new engine control box so you can set the fuel mix richer? (at least back to stock, if not richer than that)
Hello Calvin Earl, thank you for your comment. Yes Sir! However, we are in California and we can not make any modifications to Fuel as this is a road worthy vehicle, not a track only vehicle. CARB (California Air Resources Board) doe not allow fuel modifications and we can not alter, nor sell and altered bike. But to answer your question, yes... an optimum Air Fuel Mixture is very important. Thank you for watching! - Kyle & the Chap Moto Team
Calvin Earl, the reality is their either flashed the Euro Map, or installed a Vortex ECU. Neither one would they want to put in writing on a forum somewhere. Duh, right? You likely wont find any dealer flashing the Euro Map for you anymore, so YOUR choice would be the Vortex ECU. It's plug-and-play and works excellent.
@@chaparralmotorsports I have no doubt you've done just that my friend! It is also possible to travel around the globe in a hot air balloon however I'd recommended a jet airliner for safety & practically.
I change it after every big ride ride or two. The last manual I read said 20 to 25 hours or 500 to 900 miles if I remember correctly. On the Nevada trip in question, I did change the oil when I got to my destination and then again after I completed that multiple day ride. - Kyle
@@rileyhd3473 i didnt ssy they didnt. I meant the 6 day 2016 edition.... Was the last 500 for the 6day edition 500...look it up..they are 450s now in the 6day
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I have the 500 six days and love it. I have switched out and installed a Taco Moto tail tidy with enduro plate, head light, turn signals, rotor guards, rad guard. I just love it...
That sounds like an awesome mod. It is a great bike. Ride safe.
Wonder why you went with the squadron light ... not the xl80
It was the customer's request. - Kyle
I would like to know more about how you mounted the Voyager GPS in place of the stock speedo/computer and wired it into the OE harness. I also assume you used the OE wheel speed sensor?
Thank you for your inquiry Mike. This 500exc used this aluminum Voyager Mount: www.chapmoto.com/trail-tech-voyager-gps-computer-top-mount-protector-parent-356-025-tm3 as for wiring, it is very similar to the mounting of the Voyager Pro and you can see each step in this video: ruclips.net/video/8dbWkvbBRic/видео.html -- Kyle & the Chap Moto Team
No heavy duty brush guards?
Hello Ralph Coscia, yes, on my personal bikes, I've got BarkBusters or Cycra HandGuards all the way around. It seems that here in the high desert there are not many trees... so guys often will choose to so with deflectors shown here to save weight. They still protect from for flying rocks from roost. Personal preference, but I myself like a good set of lever / bar end protectors. Thanks for watching! - Kyle & the Chap Moto Team
hey guys what are the brand of tyres you are using ? thx
Thanks for your inquiry easy4steve. We are running MotoZ tires. The Tractionator Enduro ST Front Tire:
www.chapmoto.com/motoz-tractionator-enduro-s-t-soft-terrain-front-tire-parent-91008010021
and the MotoZ Tracionator Desert HT Rear Tires: www.chapmoto.com/motoz-tractionator-desert-h-t-hard-terrain-rear-tire-parent-90911010018 - Kyle & the Chap Moto Team
I don't see that the exhaust has a spark arrestor. That would be a big problem for me.
Thank you for your comment Julie. This RS-4 Slip-On exhaust does not come with a spark arrestor but one can be purchased for $35. -- Kyle & the Chap Moto Team
I have a question? Is it costly to make it off road only? Thanks for all your help
Thank you for watching Lenny. It would cost nothing to remove all of the DOT necessary items and only ride it in the dirt. - Kyle & the Chap Moto Team
@@chaparralmotorsports thank you for your response. Ok my next bike is a 500. I live where a 500 will be perfect for wide open riding.
@@lennydodson4223 the 500exc is an amazing machine! If I didn't already own a unicorn (KTM 950 Super Enduro) I'd totally have a 500 in my garage! - Kyle
O yea i agree. I have a 2004 525 sx now but i want fuel injection and two more gears a headlight and electric start. I have no interest in road riding. For now lol
Hey, thanks for the video. got a question about the swingarm guards you have, i just picked up a set, it looks like on the sprocket side your guard is sitting under the chain guard.. mine looks like ill have to do that too, did you have to drill holes for that? any comments you have on that would be appreciated. thx
Man... did not see this until now. How did your installation go?
But don’t you have to flash the ecu when u put on a different exhaust and I heard the ecu is locked and dealerships arnt allowed to flash them anymore so what are ur options
Thank you for your inquiry Mac. Typically you can get away without a computer change when adding a slip-on as we did here. Here in California we can not make any ECU changes, that is correct. There are guys out there and tools to get the job done however. Give us a call and we can discuss them. 1-800-841-2960 - Kyle & the Chap Moto Team
Great mods!!
Thanks for watching!
What swingarm is that??? Mine is not black! Lol
Ha Ricky! This bike had the KTM Hard Parts Swing Arm Protectors. Check them out here: www.ktm.com/us/powerparts/protection/chassis-offroad/swingarm-protection/?category=KE3-16007265%2fKE4-16007266 - Kyle & the Chap Moto Team
What size rear tire did you use?
We used the stock size 140/80-18.
Get a SeatConcepts seat and a Vortex Computer(If you can afford it) and you're ready to go. I have a '17 500 exc-f and wish I had the Vortex computer.
I'd agree with you Jakob, two musts for sure! It really is amazing how "good to go" or as KTM says..."Ready to Race" these bikes are out of the box. Thanks for watching! - Kyle & the Chap Moto Team
Having to buy a Vortex ECU in order to make the thing run like a “500” is not really race-ready. As if f KTM’s weren’t expensive enough already.
+Peter Southern Boy Don't believe the crap that these bikes don't run great off the showroom floor. I have a 2017 500excf and it ran perfect with phenomenal power from the get go.
Great upgrades! Just one question - with that new free flowing aftermarket exhaust, seems like the bike would tend to run leaner. Since these bikes already run extremely lean from the factory, this would seem to make it even leaner. Don't you want to add a new engine control box so you can set the fuel mix richer? (at least back to stock, if not richer than that)
Hello Calvin Earl, thank you for your comment. Yes Sir! However, we are in California and we can not make any modifications to Fuel as this is a road worthy vehicle, not a track only vehicle. CARB (California Air Resources Board) doe not allow fuel modifications and we can not alter, nor sell and altered bike. But to answer your question, yes... an optimum Air Fuel Mixture is very important. Thank you for watching! - Kyle & the Chap Moto Team
Calvin Earl, the reality is their either flashed the Euro Map, or installed a Vortex ECU. Neither one would they want to put in writing on a forum somewhere. Duh, right? You likely wont find any dealer flashing the Euro Map for you anymore, so YOUR choice would be the Vortex ECU. It's plug-and-play and works excellent.
lol...500 miles in the saddle...in a day...on a 500exc?? they must be mighty fine seats those! come on guys keep it real
Yes Sir Peter. I've done it across Nevada... Not the most fun ride I've been on... but it has been done. - Kyle
@@chaparralmotorsports I have no doubt you've done just that my friend! It is also possible to travel around the globe in a hot air balloon however I'd recommended a jet airliner for safety & practically.
@@chaparralmotorsports Do you change the oil mid-ride? I can't imagine riding that far on the same oil. How often do you change oil in these bikes?
I change it after every big ride ride or two. The last manual I read said 20 to 25 hours or 500 to 900 miles if I remember correctly. On the Nevada trip in question, I did change the oil when I got to my destination and then again after I completed that multiple day ride. - Kyle
Street legal toy to tinker with
Amazing machine! For sure!
All that money for a KTM and the seat is junk, that new seat isn't cheap.
All OEM seats are a joke... When off-road they think we should be standing 100% of the time... that is not reality!
Its a 450..theybstopped making 500cc at 2016
Thank you for watching James. Actually, KTM is still making the 500 exc even today. It is an amazing machine. - Kyle & the Chap Moto Team
@@chaparralmotorsports the sixdays 500.?
@@jameslin1883 bro youre an idiot. they make the 6 days and the normal edition still.
@@rileyhd3473 i didnt ssy they didnt. I meant the 6 day 2016 edition.... Was the last 500 for the 6day edition 500...look it up..they are 450s now in the 6day
@@chaparralmotorsports i meant the 2016 500 was the last.after that wad 450 in the 6day