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I do that all the time on Reflex

Both young guys with money. Both extremely fast on a MX bike. Neither is Einstein level of intelligence or highly educated. One has benefited from parental influence. One has suffered from parental influence.

Same could be said for stock KTM clutches. They come with some really good parts from the factory. The brand always got a lot of abnormal hate, but I’ve seen KTM 4 strokes go an ungodly amount of hours without ever even having the valves checked compared to the amount of Japanese bikes that have already had a top end by then. Monk, on Thumpertalk, documented his journey to 600+ hours on his KTM 350 very well without ever opening it up. He was a local pro/AA offroad rider and I believe it was his practice and race bike. IIRC...

Would certainly do a timing chain and valve seals, its a lot easier when you are already in there, clean the carbon off the valves too. Assuming you have a fair amount of hours on it atleast 100-150.

What other parts do people change for thumper top end? Valve seals? Timing chain?

Thank you everybody for solid advice. I've never really wanted a KTM but I've looked into husqvarnas I just didn't know they made a 350, that could be a perfect choice for me. Was basically probably going to ride age classes. I'm in South Carolina now so we'll look for some bikes and will also look into the Kawasaki's. Again thank you guys for all the advice, I'll report back once I get a bike and the decision I made!! I appreciate ya'll

There’s a reason people pipe up and sing the praises about their 350s. I find it amusing when people are searching for bikes asking others should I get a 250 or a 450? Like there’s no other option. I always equate it to Goldilocks, 250 too cold - 450 too hot - 350 just right. Unless someone is adamantly against a ktm group bike there’s another option, and it’s a damned good one.

Back in the Day: Washougal 2006, Jason Thomas (JT$) jumping out of the Washougal darkness.

2020

Finally got one. Riding/racing next weekend (5/9). Here it is next to my Bill's...

Who doesn’t love a good moto history mystery? And here is an update, although not totally conclusive… Nelson Whitehill was from Escondido, CA and signed up for the 1974 Hangtown 125 National. In the program (see attachment) he is listed on being on a BANDI, which makes no sense because they apparently don't exist in motocross. He is the only person in the program with a 5-letter brand, as everyone else is listed as: HON, SUZ, PEN, etc. However, Whitehill also seems to have one sponsor listed: "Ennette W. Bullock" And in a current records search, there is a listing...

Could that be from the program compiling from the results manually entered? Cuz I got no idea...

1974 ? Likely a Bultaco. Or maybe an Ossa. Or a Greeves. Perhaps a Montesa ! Or, a Monark ? *Im intrigued as well…..

Cameron McAdoo is the only rider to qualify for balls out racing!

I did have a x31 and was iffy on lean on hard terrain.

Can Dunlop bring back the D756 already....please?!?!