New 2020 KTM 150SX bolt on stuff- not really a “build”

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BToz 7/31/2020 11:46am
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I had the same problem with a yz125 shorty silencer not lining up. I would have had to bend it in a vise to get the...
I had the same problem with a yz125 shorty silencer not lining up. I would have had to bend it in a vise to get the mounting tab to bolt up. I called and got a guy in the back at FMF and explained the situation and he seemed to suggest I did not know what I was doing. I sent the FMF back and bought a pro circuit and it bolted right up,no issues.
Lol. You wish they could stop by and take a look at it. I think they figure everyone has a hammer right? Quality control? It’s in my right hand, don’t worry I’ll fix what you forgot to test.
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BToz 10/10/2021 3:25pm
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A lot of ti bolts. Weight saving approximately 1 lb @ $600 +/-. Just about every small bolt with a few 8mm (forks, sub frame, axle pinch, top engine mounts, rear sprocket).







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BToz 10/10/2021 3:44pm
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Sorry axle pinch bolts stock = 46g ti = 28g. 453.6g = 1 lb. The bigger bolts I’m sure would equal bigger weight saving. I wasn’t going to remove larger 12.9 bolts and swap them with grade 5 ti bolts. So suspension and lower engine mount bolts are factory. I also don’t know the weight savings from ti axles because I’m not willing the $$ on ti axles. I’m also thinking the pc carbon pipe has the potential to save a lot of weight. The price seems high but compared to the number of bolts it takes to save 1 lb it might actually be cheaper.



Some of the stock larger 8mm bolts


The smaller 5&6mm bolts add up


The weight saving going to ti is is roughly 40-45%
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XC706 10/10/2021 3:58pm
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Did RK Tek have you install a different thickness base gasket ?
Did FMF ever say why they are constantly having fitment issues ?

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BToz 10/10/2021 4:17pm
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No and no Smile . I talked to rk on the phone when I ordered the insert and told him I was mixing 110 pump with 91 non eth 50/50. He said “I got what you need” and he sent it to me in a day. The fmf pipe (or silencer) isn’t on the bike anymore. I put stock pipe with pc 304 silencer on but haven’t rode it. Thinking about a pc pipe too. I didn’t expect to hear from fmf about the pipe or silencer not fitting. The pc silencer does actually have the offset mounts so at least they did their homework!
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XC706 10/10/2021 10:17pm
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No and no :). I talked to rk on the phone when I ordered the insert and told him I was mixing 110 pump with 91...
No and no Smile . I talked to rk on the phone when I ordered the insert and told him I was mixing 110 pump with 91 non eth 50/50. He said “I got what you need” and he sent it to me in a day. The fmf pipe (or silencer) isn’t on the bike anymore. I put stock pipe with pc 304 silencer on but haven’t rode it. Thinking about a pc pipe too. I didn’t expect to hear from fmf about the pipe or silencer not fitting. The pc silencer does actually have the offset mounts so at least they did their homework!
Good to know, I won't waste my time with FMF. PC it is.
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Rickyisms 10/11/2021 12:34pm
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Between the work PC did to my 125 and the fit and finish of the pipes for both my 125SX and 150SX I don't have one bad thing to say about them. They've been a stand up company anytime I have rang their line with some questions.
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BToz 10/11/2021 7:24pm
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I’m curious about the pipe and mostly the head stay on the rh side. The shape of the pipe is hugely different from 2018 to 2019/2020. I’m having a hard time getting at 2018 150sx rh side head stay. The 2018 (if it’s not obvious) head stay doesn’t have the threaded hole for the pipe mount.


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BToz 10/24/2021 3:54pm
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I’m done for now until I can save enough $$ for Mx tech lucky carbon. Lots of Chi everywhere, even where you can’t see. I need to get a decent scale just to see what it weighs vs the 06 cr250 with both full on fuel.







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Tomok 10/26/2021 6:02am
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Good luck shifting with that lever positionWoohoo
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BToz 10/26/2021 6:30pm
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Tomok wrote:
Good luck shifting with that lever positionWoohoo
Lol! Yeah I know. I don’t know if that fell a tooth or if it was in that position last time I rode?
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smv ryder 10/26/2021 9:01pm
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BToz wrote:
I’m done for now until I can save enough $$ for Mx tech lucky carbon. Lots of Chi everywhere, even where you can’t see. I need...
I’m done for now until I can save enough $$ for Mx tech lucky carbon. Lots of Chi everywhere, even where you can’t see. I need to get a decent scale just to see what it weighs vs the 06 cr250 with both full on fuel.







Heck of an awesome job dude!
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BToz 10/27/2021 5:43pm
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BToz wrote:
I’m done for now until I can save enough $$ for Mx tech lucky carbon. Lots of Chi everywhere, even where you can’t see. I need...
I’m done for now until I can save enough $$ for Mx tech lucky carbon. Lots of Chi everywhere, even where you can’t see. I need to get a decent scale just to see what it weighs vs the 06 cr250 with both full on fuel.







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Heck of an awesome job dude!
Thanks man Smile

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