KTM 350 EXC-f Dual Sport Bike Build - Turn a Dirt Bike into a Mini Adventure Motorcycle
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- Опубликовано: 6 авг 2018
- I wanted to turn my KTM 350 exc-f dual sport into a mini ADV adventure motorcycle with very carful modifications. This dual sport adventure bike build did just that. It added protection and comfort to allow my dirt bike to become a dual sport adventure bike that has been a faithful companion on my adventures. This dual sport bike build shows all the modifications I did to my bike, some of which worked better than others. To me a bike build is all about improving performance, comfort or protection, no fancy 'show off' parts or stickers here. Just modifications that work and have a purpose.
2017 KTM 350 EXC-f Dual Sport Modifications -
Scott under-mount steering stabilizer
Renthal Fatbar CR Bend handlebars
RollOnThrottle.com UNIPRO KTMSU throttle tamer
ROX 2" risers
KTMand Husky.com bar end vibration dampers
MidWest clutch lever
Zeta Pivot adjustable brake lever
Cycra Probend hand guards
Doubletake mirror
Sicass Key eliminator
KTMandHusky.com Fuel Rail
13 tooth Front Sprocket
Flo Motorsports radiator guards
P3 Carbon Fiber exhaust guard
TM Designworks skid plate
Custom 1-3/4" Lowered Foot-pegs
Seat Concepts seat
Rear XC-W Sub-fender with Brake Light and Turn Signals
Wolf E12 rear bags
Tamrac Camera Bag as rear tail bag
Shinko 216 MX front tire
Maxxis MaxxCross IT rear tire
Neutech Nitro Mousse - front and rear
Stillwell Performance Suspension - Intermediate Kit Package
DeLorme inReach SE Satellite Communicator
Garmim Montana 680 GPS 
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I like your style! Straight forward and logical with addressing upgrades. That’s a sweet bike you’ve got
Thanks! It's a great bike, I'm still really enjoying it.
Appreciate the detailed review of your modifications and the rationale for each. As a newer rider, we have the advantage of learning from others who have tested, broken, replaced and invested in parts that work best for whatever riding needs we may have. Nice to see you gaining experience and confidence on some great trails in SoCal.
I often think that I don't have much to offer and that everyone knows what I know. But I am very good at analyzing what works and what is well engineered because of my background of building things. I have gained a lot of confidence lately and riding has becoming funner because of it. Can't wait to progress to the next level!
Love KTM, especially their 2 strokes ... proud owner of a 300 XCW 6 days!
You have a great bike! I really enjoy my KTM.
Great video. I love your attention to detail and your 'No-Fuss" approach to what to fit to your machine. Ride safe😊
Yeah I'm not into bling just functional mods that are beneficial. I still have all the same mods and haven't changed anything except the bar risers.
Hey! Thank you for taking the time to make this video! I really enjoyed it and all your other videos.
Could you please post a link to the back license plate fender you are using. Thank you!!
It's good to hear you found the video helpful, this was my fourth try at it. I messed up all the other ones!
Here is a link where I got all the information from when I did mine basherdesigns.com/2017/02/19/taillight-kit-2017-ktm-350-exc-f/ . I got the one that didn't have the turn signal function built into the tail light. I bought led turn signals from Sicass Racing and drilled holes to mount them so the bike would look more street legal and I wouldn't get hassled by cops or rangers. Paul, the one who sells the fender kits, is SUPER helpful and will answer any questions you have but let me know if there is anything I can help you with.
Up close and personal , i like it :)
Yeah, a little behind the scenes look into my rides.
Nice setup. Ride safe my 2 wheel friends.
I definitely have the bike dialed in to the way I like it. Every once in a while I see something new I want to install but then I think 'no I don't really need it'.
Outstanding review and great sounding microphone.
Thanks, I hope you found it helpful.
Great video mate good to see something different....
I have been trying to make this video for a while. This was my fourth try at it, I messed up all the others. I'm just not very good when trying to say something specific, I'm much better at spontaneous dialog. It was easy to edit though, only two cameras!!
Thanks for sharing your ADV bike build, big fan of lightweight bikes here. If I had to own one bike it would be what you have. :) No need to go tossing and picking up extra weight in an adventure.
Yeah I always try and keep things as light as possible. The whole reason I bought my KTM was that I didn't want to pick up my DRZ400 anymore!
Nice build. Thanks for the great info.
You're welcome! The one mod I made after this video was to add a KTMandHusky clutch weight which works great. If you have any problems with the engine flaming out or stalling I highly recommended getting one. They are relatively cheap, very easy to install and I really enjoy how the engine can lug down low now.
@@advsquared along with the clutch weight did you get the cover that allows you to have more oil in the bike?
@@chiptaxfree I did get their clutch cover but I got it months after I installed the clutch weight. I was doing harder terrain and was afraid I was going to punch a hole in the stock clutch cover if I dropped it. Not too long after I did drop the bike on a rock that pushed the rear brake lever into the cover and left a big gouge in it. I'm sure the stock cover would have cracked.
Nice video man! I recognize a lot of those modifications from the DRZ :) I just replaced the rear tire with the one from the set of TKC80's you gave me when I picked it up, and I'm going to do the front tonight. I actually really enjoyed the rear on my commute this morning!
I never thought about it but they are the same type of modifications. Those old tires must have been getting dried out, the new TK's will have much more grip on the street. Don't get a speeding ticket!!
Hello, looking at an exc-f 250/350 as a dual sport. How does the bike ride on the street (25-55mph)?
Let me start by saying I have never ridden the 250 and I only ride my 350 offroad so I really don't know how well they do on the street. I have also changed my front sprocket from 14 to 13 teeth so my gearing is very low which is good for offroading but bad for the street. But I think the 350 will be fine for anything under 55 mph. Anything over that, or long distances, the bike will be very high into the rpm range and not very comfortable. Your best bet is to make sure you can go for a test ride to see how the bike handles what you want it to do.
Nice vid
Thanks, glad you found it useful.
Nice set up! That bike is my current favorite for all around riding. I would go with a Husqvarna, personally, but there isn't much difference between the two bikes.
It is a great all round bike. It is so easy to ride but would have enough performance to keep you happy. It is very close to a Husqvarna but there are small differences. I have always wanted to try the 500 and compare it to my 350 to see how different it feels but I think it would have to much power for me.
Nice video. I have a riding buddy who has been riding 350s for years - he is 72 and is an amazing rider. He purchased a 300 a few years ago when everyone was raving about them. After a few months, he sold the 300 and returned to riding his 350. I installed Stegpegzs a few years ago. I loved them for the first six months. I don't really notice them now. I think they helped me to learn to stand.
you know what teached me to stand !? lat weekend i had a butt injury caused by Swamp ass, so i had to ride 150 miles next day standing, started to love it at the end ! :D i bought Monkey butt pouder , but i might just stand from now on ..
I can imagine why he went back to the 350, it's power delivery is so smooth it makes it so easy to ride. I thought about taking off the Stegpegz to see if I noticed a difference but have just been to lazy. Hope I'm still riding when I'm 72!
I think this might fall into the area of 'too much information"!! I am horrible at riding while sitting down so I guess my butt is safe LOL.
Like the vid's! Can you tell me how you removed the outermost screen on the muffler endcap? Did you have to ore-map? thx!
Removing the screen is not to hard. You drill a hole in the center of the screen (there are actually two screens back to back). The larger the hole you drill the easier it will be to pop it out. Once you have a hole, use a punch to cave in the sides of the screen all the way around. Then just pull/pry it out. Here is a link of a video that shows how to do it ruclips.net/video/wEaToHfCaog/видео.html . You do not have to remap but I did richen up my bike by adjusting the TPS using a TPS tuner meter I bought from KTMandHusky.com. Here is a vid on how to adjust that ruclips.net/video/gT_9UIfI4TY/видео.html . Hope that helps!
Which bark buster hand guards did you buy for your bike and do you still have the model number
The handguard is KTM branded but made my Cycra. Here is a link but you can get them at other places- www.ktm-parts.com/U6951375-2.html . You can also buy them directly from Cycra without the KTM sticker but you have to buy the side bumpers and mounts separately - cycra.com/product/cycra-series-one-handguards-bar-pack-orange-shields/ . Because I installed high bend bars the mounts that came with them did not work so I had to use the adjustable mounts made by BarkBuster.
Super nice set up. I'd love to have that bike! I might have to try a key eliminator. Putting you handlebars in line with your forks won't be as comfortable but it would help you load the forks before going over an obstacle.
I ALWAYS forget to turn the key off when I stop which makes the key eliminator so nice. Not the greatest for a street bike but then again they won't know that it has no key. I should have explained it better in the vid but my grips are inline with the front of my forks. I rotated the Rox risers forward but then rotated the handlebar back to get the correct angle and have the grips in the right place. I know it's far from the ideal setup but with my bad neck and shoulders it allows me to ride without much pain.
ADVsquared I hear you there, I make a lot of compromises to deal with a bad back and knees. I didn't know you should keep grips on line with the forks until just a few years ago! With your lower gearing, do you have any idea what your top speed is? Or top of first gear?
I have never tried to see what the top speed is especially since the bike does not have a tachometer. I have got it up to 70mph on a dry lake bed for a little, not something I would want to do for a long period of time. Even with six gears at around 60mph I feel like I need to shift up but there is no 7th gear. First gear is very low which is great for dirt, you can easily start off in second. If I was to do any highway riding I think I would have to change the gearing back to stock.
Thx for sharing, how you find the service maintenance schedule with the type of riding that you do?
They is much more maintenance than the DRZ400 I had before but it's all easy work. The main things are to keep up with oil changes (the engine only has one quart of oil in it), check the valve clearances which have been fine, torque the spokes which come loose, check various nuts and bolts for tightness, clean the fork dust seals every couple of rides and clean the air filter. It is a little more work than most dual sport bikes but it's not horrible.
did you have to get longer cables for those bars? also what is the oil change interval to use as an adventure bike?
No, if you re-route the cables they are long enough. The clutch hose now runs over the triple clamps and I rotated the throttle housing from the top of the handlebar to the bottom. I change my oil every 20-30 hours. You could probably go longer if you ride easy roads but you have to remember that there is only 1 qt of oil in the engine/gearbox.
Nice summary, but those are some high bars! Do you not find they really compromise handling?
Yes, having the handlebars that high makes it harder to have the correct body position and it does compromise the handling of the bike. I would not advise having the bars that high unless you have too. But for my situation it works well because I have a bad neck and back and have to be in an upright position while riding or I would be in too much pain. It is a compromise but I have adapted to riding with the bars that high. If I lowered them I would not be able to ride at all.
Great build! Do you have a link on where to buy the European license plate holder you mounted the turn signals to? Thanks!
The black rear fender part I bought from a guy that use to sell them on ebay. Now you can get them from SicAss Racing or Taco Moto Co. They also have different led tail lights/turn signals or even all-in-one units. EnduroPlate also now has a license plate holder that will fold up when hit so it won't get ripped off.
Very nice set up and sounds like you did your homework and upgraded for what works for YOU. If a new buyer was to purchase and not want to turn a $11k bike into a $15k bike overnight, what is the first few upgrades you would suggest. 1. Seat - 2. Bash Plate - 3. Handguards? The rest up to what the individual needs?
That's a great question as it is very easy to get carried away with mods. Yes, a bash plate and some wrap around handguards are a must. I also find radiator guards a must as when I drop the bike they always seem to hit first.
Not absolutely necessary but very helpful would be an exhaust guard so you don't melt your pants or boots on the exhaust pipe and maybe a G2 throttle tamer if you find the throttle response to abrupt for you to ride smoothly.
I would ride on the stock seat for a bit and see what you think, if you hate it you can always change it later. Different tires than stock can also make a huge difference depending on the type of terrain you ride but this is very much a personal choice that only you would know what is best. I hope that helps with deciding what mods to do. Have fun out there!
Enjoying your videos and curious about how the mousse is holding up for you. How does the bike feel on the hard pack and road surfaces at speed?
Thanks! The mousses have been working great. I am about due to take them off and relube them. Once I do that I will get a better idea of how they are holding up but I think they are fine. I have ridden hard pack roads and dry lakes with speed up to 80 mph and never felt anything odd from the mousses. Even with full knobbies on the pavement the bike is really fun to ride in the twists. But be aware that mousses are not intended for riding at freeway speeds for long distances or they will overheat and disintegrate.
Excellent video, I have been waiting for this video from you. Beautiful bike.
What mounts do you use for your Go Pros?
I use my own custom made mounts for the cameras. They have Panavise adjustable knuckles with custom made carbon fiber extension tubes. I have also developed a vibration dampening mount that uses Sorbothane urethane.
ADVsquared - wow are you a engineer?
No, but I have been building and making things all my life. It comes naturally now.
Thanks for the walk-through! I was wondering how well you'd think the KTMANDHUSKY dead ends would work without the Scott's stabilizer? I'm interested in the stabilizer, but that's a pricey mod that will have to wait until I check a few others off of the list first. Just hoping to alleviate some buzz on the highway.
Unfortunately I installed the Dead Ends and the Scotts stabilizer at the same time so I don't know how much each is contributing to getting ride of the vibrations. I am sure each one helps in some way. The Dead Ends aren't that cheap either but at least they are easy to install.
@@advsquared Appreciate the quick response. Ya, I'll just go ahead and order them. Thanks again.
Thinking of picking one of these up. Coming from a crf250r with moto and desert racing background. Been off a bike 2 years. Whadaya think? Where in CA do you ride?
The 350 is a very easy bike to ride but has lots of performance. It has enough torque and power to keep things fun. The 500 has a lot more power but can be a handful on tight technical trails but is much better at riding on the road. It really all depends on where you plan to ride, the terrain and your skills. You should check out OwlsheadGPS.com which has all the legal dirt trails you can ride in CA.
Did you need to get longer clutch, brake lines with the higher handlebars?
No, I still used all the stock lines. But I had to reroute the clutch line behind the top triple tree instead of in front of it. I also rotated the throttle housing so that the throttle cables are now below the handlebar instead of above it.
I am interested in a lot of similar trails you ride and I have been looking into the Scott under mount steering stabilizer for my 2021 350 EXC-F. How do you like it? How much does it really help on single track or other trails you go on?
I put the stabilizer on the bike when it was new so I don't really know what it feels like without one. It doesn't really help you ride any better but it can save you from deflecting off of rocks and crashing. I'm sure I have been saved numerous time especially when you don't see the rock and hit it at speed. You can stiffen up the settings to aid in riding in sand which some people do but you end up fighting the stabilizer to steer which I don't like. If it's set correctly you shouldn't know it's there at all.
I like those bags but when I search Wolfman e12 bags or go to the Wolfman site they dont look nothing like that, are they some kind of older models or something? Anyone have a good link to those types?
You're right, they have completely redesigned them for 2020. I guess it's good that they are now waterproof and dustproof but the price has gone way up. To bad they don't make the old version anymore.
Did you try sending your garmin back to garmin mine recently went wrong and their after sales was excellent sent me a new unit and it was out of warranty
I had never thought to do that. Mine was about 6 years old so I figured it was about time for a new one. But I'll keep that in mind if I ever have problems again.
Hi how much better is the seat concepts over the standard ktm one
I found it much more comfortable than the stock seat. But there are some riders that find the stock seat just fine. I guess it a personal preference.
Light is Right.. 👍..having wr450f 2021, ,share same add and more..
To me the lighter the better! I actually sold my DRZ400 because it was too heavy to pick up after a long day riding. The 350 feels like a mtb compared to it.
Did you do anything about the ridiculously small fuel filter?
If you mean the filter in the tank I did replace it with a BestDualSportBikes.com fuel filter that is larger and has a finer filter. Not sure if you saw my other reply - I haven't had any trouble with the inline fuel filter at the quick disconnect. I do take it out every three or four oil changes to clean it, which is quite easy, but it never really looks like it's dirty. I guess it depends where you get your gas from. I recently changed the in-tank fuel filter at about 250 hours just as a precaution.
Thanks for sharing this.. interesting to the see the camera bag on the plastic rear fender.. presume that you are not carrying much weight their and that the plastic is remaining unstressed. I'd be interested to know what helmet camera and mic you are using... it is v.good for suppressing the wind noise whilst commentating
You definitely have to keep the weight to a minimum on the tail bag. I only use it for my camera equipment which is very light. I use a Sony fdr-x3000 for my helmet camera. I have an external microphone that is located inside the helmet by the cheek pad. It has a foam cover, then a 'dead cat' fur cover. It is very well protected from the wind inside the helmet but it does pick up my breathing a little to much as it is right next to my mouth. I made my own mic from separate components but there are many inexpensive mics you can buy that would work just as well.
Thanks for the info... great work with the vids!
Holy crap, how do you ride with the ape hangars?? Bars are way too high! Otherwise very nice build.
I have a bad back and neck so having the bars high helps. I have since taken off the risers and found I could tolerate it. Tried a low bend handlebar but that was too low. It's a great bike!
Good day sir im wanting to ask you more about mounting the e12 bags on the side.. what did you do to avoid the plastic touching the exhaust? And did you do any strenthing or just mount them like that..
Thanks for your time
Great bike setup
I do have a Giant Loop Hot Springs Heat Shield installed towards the back of the right bag. This holds the plastic fender and bag up and off the muffler and keeps both from being burnt. I do mount the straps under the seat but that is just to make for a cleaner installation. I don't take the bags off so I like it better than having the straps over the seat. I did not use the hooks that come with the bags for the rear fender mount. I actually drilled a hole in the fender and bolted the two rear straps to the rear fender. This way they will never fall off and you can really tighten them down. I didn't strengthen anything but you do have to be a little careful not to put to much weight in the bags, especially the left bag that doesn't have the support of the muffler.
@@advsquared i appreciate that thanks for you time sir
Great looking bike....fun videos 2 thx...Can you show how you ran your wolfman straps under seat?
Not too much to know about mounting it under the seat. It's exactly the same as mounting it on top of the seat. The only thing is you have to pay attention to the protrusions coming down from the seat pan. So you might have to mount it a little forward or backward from where you want. Also I didn't use the hooks for the rear straps, I drilled through the rear fender and bolted the straps on so it's really secure. Just make sure you don't have any extra bolt hanging down under the fender or the rear tire will hit it on full suspension travel. Don't ask me how I know lol!!
@@advsquared:) thx
@@advsquared could you show how and where you bolted it
The straps are hidden under my tail bag which is also bolted on. If I remember correctly I cut two squares of 1/16" aluminum the width of the strap and drilled a hole in the center. I ran the strap under then on top of one piece and put the other aluminum square on top of that and put a bolt up through everything including the fender. For the strap hole use a spare bolt, heat it with a small torch and melt a hole in it. For placement I just aligned the strap so that it would pull inline with the front strap that goes around the frame.
1 year on a tire is just a dream, I get 2 months
Vegas RoManiac - Because your a maniac brotha! 🤙
haha i nee to try to put a car tire in the back ! :D they last a lot longer
Vegas RoManiac - that would be a great video!!
If I could get it into 6th gear on tight single tracks my tires would also only last 2 months! : P Just one of the benefits of being a slow rider.
haha , so if you wanna save money, slow down. :D got it ! :D
Sweet bike. this one or the electric is my choice..this goes farther than 50 miles on a charge
It is a super fun bike to ride. And it has so much performance that I could never blame the bike, it would always be 'pilot error'! An electric bike would be fun but it wouldn't have enough range for my longer adventure type rides that I do. But I wouldn't mind buying an electric trials bike.
On the road legal KTM Enduro bikes engine is usually power restricted very heavily from the factory. On the 2019 KTM 500 EXC F for example you are only getting 20 HP (1/3rd of full effect) if you don`t remove the emissions stuff, a very narrow restriction tube in the air intake and get ECU remapped for correct new fuel mixture.
You're right they are heavily restricted because of all the emissions they have to pass. I have de-smoged my bike, adjusted the fuel mixture with the TPS and taken out the two rear muffler screens. That make a big difference. I could still get more power with different modifications but I'm happy with how the bike runs now.
Yeah 20 horsepower.....you have no idea what your talking about. I own one. Believe me its not 20 horsepower. Whoever told you that is full of shit.
It's been three years since this video came out? Do you still have the bike and what are your thoughts on it yet?
Yes I still ride this bike. I have over 360 hrs and 6200 miles on it, all offroad. I think it is a fantastic bike that can do everything. It may not be the best if you ride on freeways often but it can do everything else from slow single track to high speed desert riding and is easy to ride. It's been very reliable with just the usual maintenance, mostly oil changes every 25-30 hours. It's a great bike.
@@advsquared thank you very much for your fast reply. I was actually looking at some other videos of yours. I'm looking at buying a used 2017 KTM exc-f that's had some upgrades and some minor wear and tear. Liked and subscribed.
hows the bike run without the screen? did it change anything
Once I took the muffler screen out the bike ran much cooler. It probably made a little more power but I didn't notice it.
@@advsquared So no issues with fuel and mixture right? thanks again for your responses
I had adjusted the tps to make it run a little richer but I don't think you have to do that. I wasn't looking for more power I just didn't want it to run so lean. If you want more power get an aftermarket ECU.
I've been looking for a throttle tamer and the Roll On throttle you mentioned sounds like a good solution. However after some searching it unfortunately seems that the owner of Roll On Throttle has passed away. Where did you purchase you Roll On Throttle?
That's sad to hear, hopefully someone will take over the company. I bought mine directly from him about a year and a half ago. The G2 throttle may be your only option. I had one on my DRZ400 and it worked great. The only other one I have heard of is from Motion Pro but I don't know anything about it.
I installed the G2 throttle tamer. Totally worth it, made the bike much more controllable at low RPM's
Great! It really does make the off idle acceleration much smoother. It's funny but I keep adjusting my Roll On throttle tamer to be more abrupt as I become a better rider. I wonder if I will ever get to the point where I will take it off, only time will tell.
@@advsquared I have a 2012 350EXC-F and have fitted the map switch. This is a game changer, as you can set it for 'mild' which gives the same gentle acceleration as a throttle tamer up to about half throttle. If you switch to the 'Normal" setting you get back the snappy response from idle.
@@cathy2128 It would be nice to have a map switch. I'm assuming you have an aftermarket controller which I just didn't want to mess with.
I heard that steg pegz are almost useless with over the boot pants (due to slippage). Maybe that’s why you haven’t found them useful? You can add another level of puck too.
You are right. I just recently started using in-the-boot pants and the steg pegz grip much better. I also just made some 1/4" spacers to make the pucks stick out a little farther. It definitely helps to lock your legs in place but maybe a little too much. I might be going back to the stock setup soon.
@@advsquared I have used rubber door-stoppers in place of the steg rubbers. Much better.
A friend of mine uses skateboard wheels for a really thick rubber.
@@cathy2128 Interesting I'll have to keep that in mind when my pucks wear out.
Hey there, great vid, thanks for making it. I just bought an 18 350 exc-f a few weeks ago and it is all stock (900 km on it). And yes, I'm researching all the mods that I want to do, lol. My first ones will be a skid plate, a small tail section (lights, signals and plate holder), and a rear disc guard (which you didn't get). Did you look into case savers/guards and if so, will the skid plate get in the way (fitting wise)and do you think it would give the engine enough airflow, especially in single tracks when there isn't much wind. My drz400s has a seat concept so I'm sure it's not long before I cave in and get one because they are so comfy compared to any dirt stock seat I've sat on/owned. My other questions pertain to something different. What cameras are you using mounted to the bike and helmet? Is that a Bell MX-9 helmet? How do you find that especially compared to either a full-face street or a dirt one with goggles? What about outside noises when the visor is down? Thank again for your help.
I did look into case savers but they tend to keep the heat in the engine instead of allowing it to radiate out. I did install a billet aluminum clutch cover as the stock ones are very easy to crack if you drop it on a rock. I also picked a skid plate that extended up around the engine, some don't come up very far. I use a Sony fdr-x3000 for my helmet camera and GoPro 7 for the ones mounted on the bike. The Sony is always reliable but can't handle the vibrations when mounted on the bike. The GoPro's can handle the vibrations but are very unreliable. I did start with a MX-9 Adventure helmet but it's heavy and too hot for slow technical riding as the face shield blocks all airflow. I switched to the regular MX-9 with goggles and it's works great but is a little on the heavy side. I just changed helmets to a Klim F5 all carbon helmet which is super lightweight and has tons of airflow but is expensive so I bought a previous year model. I always wear ear plugs when I ride so it really doesn't matter if you have a quiet or noisy helmet. The 350 excf is a great bike, you're going to love it!
how did you cut your heat guard...?
I didn't really want to protect the front of the pipe, I just wanted to protect my leg and pants. I also wasn't crazy about how it looked so I cut it off.
@@advsquared what did you use to cut it down.. did it splinter?
If I remember correctly I used a 4-1/2" angle grinder with a thin metal cutting disk. Before I cut it I put a couple of layers of painters tape where I was going to cut. I then sanded with a belt sander. Be careful not to breath any of the carbon fiber dust, it's really bad for you. I didn't have any problems with splintering.
i want to get an EXC but i'm to short for the exc models.
That is one of the few things I don't like about my bike, the high seat height. I'm 6'2" and the seat still feels to high when I stop or am trying to paddle through a bad section. I installed a Slavens Stink Bug Killer which lowered the rear about 3/4" which helped and it made the bike handle better. There are a couple of suspension companies that can properly lower the suspension up to 3" if you wanted to, just something to think about.
@@advsquared right on brother
@@Minionmoto529 Just reading through this thread and noticed your comment about your height. I have been researching new bikes like crazy and have decided on the EXC-F 250 or 350 as a big upgrade to my Yamaha TTR-230. I am only 5'6" with a 30" inseam and weigh about 160lbs dry. The awesome part of these bikes is the suspension. Any suspension shop around can install new springs and shims to lower the bike for you. That's why I am going the EXC-F route. So many of the other bikes have air forks and they are way too much to customize. Just thought I'd chime in.
right on buddy yeah i am also 5'6" and what not and i have a KTM 250 sx 2 stroke and it's just an inch or so taller than i'd like but i can manage it. but anyways i'll have to wait to see what the future holds before i buy anohter bike.
Steg pegs probaly are not meant for your type off ridding , they are more so made for the finke race in australia or baja1000 if your standing up in high speed whoops for long periods that when you would love them .
What you say is very true. Also the fact my handlebars are so high and I stand more upright then most which puts much less stress on my arms. If you're in the attack position most of the time it would definitely help your arms.
Great video. Did you consider changing the size of the gas tank? How far can you get on a single tank? Thanks...PS I just bought the same bike
My rides are normally between 30 and 60 miles so I don't need a bigger tank. Depending on the terrain you can go 75 to 100 miles so I have never run out of gas yet. If you are planing on doing high milage days than a larger tank would make sense. It's a great bike, you will really enjoy it!
@@advsquared I'm loving the bike. Quick question on one of your mods...how did you remove the muffler screens? I tried to find a tutorial on it and it seems like most people drill/dremel it out. Is that what you did or can I just remove the screws? (Sorry...might be dumb question)
@@mc4sdsu Removing the screws will remove the whole muffler cap but the screens will still be in the muffler cap. You don't need to remove the muffler end cap to take out the screens unless you want to. I drilled out the center of the screens and then used a punch to bend them away from the edges, then pried them out. Slavens has a video that shows how to do it and that's the way I did it, here is a link ruclips.net/video/wEaToHfCaog/видео.html . Hope that helps and if you have any other question don't hesitate to ask!
@@advsquared THANK YOU! Yes...I have quite a few questions for you. My mods so far are minimal. Acerbis tank, seat concept low comfort seat, radiator fan, and mirror. My next is tail tidy. I saw Slazens video on an Ocelot(?) kit but it included soldering and heat shrinking. Did your's require that. Thanks again. PS my future mod list contains Tail Tidy, hand guards, and tires...no particular order.
I used a rear fender kit from Paul, who is a great guy to work with and very helpful. Ordering information and tutorial is available at Basher Designs website who used Paul's product on his bike, here is a link basherdesigns.com/2017/02/19/taillight-kit-2017-ktm-350-exc-f/ . I bought the wrong kit by accident so I added turn signals from Sicass Racing which come with the correct connectors and plug right in. Sicass Racing also has their own rear fender kit you can look at. I would check out both Paul and Sickass and see what works best for you.
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I noticed you changed your channel name recently. I enjoy watching your videos, keep them coming!