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Edited Date/Time 10/27/2015 4:07pm
Haven't really rode in the last two years. Getting back into so of course i started reading vital again lol. Anyways I think that on every thread that I've opened today, on the first page there has been a ktm guy saying something along the lines of "Japan sucks a big D, KTM fer lyfe!!!"

Chill out guys.
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moto0852 10/26/2015 5:23pm
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Skerby wrote:
Haven't really rode in the last two years. Getting back into so of course i started reading vital again lol. Anyways I think that on every...
Haven't really rode in the last two years. Getting back into so of course i started reading vital again lol. Anyways I think that on every thread that I've opened today, on the first page there has been a ktm guy saying something along the lines of "Japan sucks a big D, KTM fer lyfe!!!"

Chill out guys.
Welcome back to riding and welcome back to Vital! I know we've let you down on some previous posts today but I have a feeling this thread is really going to make up for them!!!
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MxKing809 10/26/2015 5:38pm
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What's you favorite color? You'll be happy with that bike....
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Just ride a Harley, everyone will be your friend.

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"You meet the nicest people on a Honda"

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Charper732 10/26/2015 6:28pm
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Tpog496 wrote:
"You meet the nicest people on a Honda"
Every time I hear that I think of Canard....he is the honda poster child
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mx965 10/26/2015 7:37pm
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MxKing809 wrote:
What's you favorite color? You'll be happy with that bike....
Disagree, Yeah all the bikes are nice but if you are a mid level B rider or up your going to feel different on every single one of the bike brands ktm especially. Personally Im an A rider, got my 15 ktm last year and could not get the suspension to work all year. Factory connection usually dials it right in just couldnt get it to work right. Someone I know personally made some nationals last year and got a 15 fe and hated it, said it never felt right. Some people just dont like the way a bike feels which messes with your head more than anything.
coastlinecascott 10/26/2015 8:17pm
10/26/2015 8:17pm
Rode a 16 ktm 450 last weekend. Not impressed. The stock suspension was out of balance and super harsh. Made for very scary high speed turning. The motor felt pretty good and thr bike was super light. Lighter than my steel frame yz250
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Grizz 10/26/2015 8:22pm
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MxKing809 wrote:
What's you favorite color? You'll be happy with that bike....
mx965 wrote:
Disagree, Yeah all the bikes are nice but if you are a mid level B rider or up your going to feel different on every single...
Disagree, Yeah all the bikes are nice but if you are a mid level B rider or up your going to feel different on every single one of the bike brands ktm especially. Personally Im an A rider, got my 15 ktm last year and could not get the suspension to work all year. Factory connection usually dials it right in just couldnt get it to work right. Someone I know personally made some nationals last year and got a 15 fe and hated it, said it never felt right. Some people just dont like the way a bike feels which messes with your head more than anything.
Nailed it with the "messes with your head" part. All the bikes are capable but if your heads not feeling it then it's not gunna work for yah.
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Jmcd1988 10/26/2015 8:29pm
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KTM = kickin till Monday...

I have owned 2 KTMs. 92 500mx and a 02 400mxc. Loved them both. But I do love my Hondas. Get a bike you feel good on.
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Different strokes for different folks. Took me a while to get my 350 Katoom set up correctly, but I dig it now...I have hated every Yamaha I've ever ridden 2 or 4 stroke.

I grew up on green (still have an 06 250 smoke machine), so I feel most at home on them.

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TeamGreen 10/26/2015 9:12pm
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Jmcd1988 wrote:
KTM = kickin till Monday... I have owned 2 KTMs. 92 500mx and a 02 400mxc. Loved them both. But I do love my Hondas. Get...
KTM = kickin till Monday...

I have owned 2 KTMs. 92 500mx and a 02 400mxc. Loved them both. But I do love my Hondas. Get a bike you feel good on.
My KTM & my Husky don't have kick-starters...& they both fire right up.

I'm jus'sayin'...
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Jmcd1988 10/27/2015 2:43am
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That's what I miss most about my 400mxc. The 500 was a left kick with no magic button. If could afford a new KTM I would. It was my first pick before I bought my crf. Price tag was almost 2500 more...

Here's the 2 I owned. The 400 was awesome but it was very heavy. The 500 I never rode due to the lack of replacement parts.





Underground 10/27/2015 4:09am
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Jmcd1988 wrote:
KTM = kickin till Monday... I have owned 2 KTMs. 92 500mx and a 02 400mxc. Loved them both. But I do love my Hondas. Get...
KTM = kickin till Monday...

I have owned 2 KTMs. 92 500mx and a 02 400mxc. Loved them both. But I do love my Hondas. Get a bike you feel good on.
TeamGreen wrote:
My KTM & my Husky don't have kick-starters...& they both fire right up.

I'm jus'sayin'...
Zing!
I do see that you keep two motorcycles though
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kkawboy14 10/27/2015 5:01am
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Envy is Green!

My green bike has a kick starter and starts really easy.
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Markopolo400 10/27/2015 6:45am
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coastlinecascott wrote:
Rode a 16 ktm 450 last weekend. Not impressed. The stock suspension was out of balance and super harsh. Made for very scary high speed turning...
Rode a 16 ktm 450 last weekend. Not impressed. The stock suspension was out of balance and super harsh. Made for very scary high speed turning. The motor felt pretty good and thr bike was super light. Lighter than my steel frame yz250
How dare you insult the "GAME CHANGERS"!!!!
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TeamGreen 10/27/2015 6:49am
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Jmcd1988 wrote:
KTM = kickin till Monday... I have owned 2 KTMs. 92 500mx and a 02 400mxc. Loved them both. But I do love my Hondas. Get...
KTM = kickin till Monday...

I have owned 2 KTMs. 92 500mx and a 02 400mxc. Loved them both. But I do love my Hondas. Get a bike you feel good on.
TeamGreen wrote:
My KTM & my Husky don't have kick-starters...& they both fire right up.

I'm jus'sayin'...
Underground wrote:
Zing!
I do see that you keep two motorcycles though
KTM SXF for the track.

Husky FE-S for Baja & the Forest.

Some of us actulally "ride".

Sideways
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Skerby 10/27/2015 9:24am
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I appreciate the support guys.

Heading to the KTM dealer right now.

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TeamGreen 10/27/2015 11:06am
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peelout wrote:
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Whoa, Bro!

Has he riden the Penninsula?
Does he even bench?!
Does he wear his hat over the ear?
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loftyair 10/27/2015 11:29am
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Ive ridden a bike I love, then rode my buddies, which is the same bike, and hated it. Most you can get real close to liking, but some just wont ever. I had an 07 ktm 125, it was pretty trick, not by me though. Hated it. Got a stock 06 yz 125, loved it. Also, every year they change. My friend loves the ktm though. It really does depend on you on a personal level. Might work great at say washougal, then suck at milestone. So, good luck!
coastlinecascott 10/27/2015 12:25pm
10/27/2015 12:25pm
Also the cockpit felt very cramped. The bars really low. Just an odd handling bike. I cant see dumping a ton into the suspension of any bike just to ride it. I can deal with a slightly heavier or slower bike. Than an ill handling superlight powerful beast.
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Bramlett321 10/27/2015 12:39pm
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I totally agree with you guys on the KTM's suspension but once I sent the suspension to Factory Connection and had them revalve/spring for my weight I actually love it. We race mostly cross country in east Texas but do a lot of moto as well.
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Tpog496 10/27/2015 1:12pm
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I wanted to like the latest FE but I agree they just don't feel right coming off a jap bike.
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Skerby 10/27/2015 2:09pm
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I just bought the entire model range. 50xcf all the way through the 600 sxfw. The electric start is most definitely a game changer for guys who just bought 37 bikes and want to get them all running at once.
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peelout 10/27/2015 2:26pm
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Skerby wrote:
I just bought the entire model range. 50xcf all the way through the 600 sxfw. The electric start is most definitely a game changer for guys...
I just bought the entire model range. 50xcf all the way through the 600 sxfw. The electric start is most definitely a game changer for guys who just bought 37 bikes and want to get them all running at once.
looks like you could use some style advice as well, the resident expert is going by dx3 these days
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Skerby 10/27/2015 3:01pm
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Will do. PM sent.
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BobPA 10/27/2015 4:02pm
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Skerby wrote:
I just bought the entire model range. 50xcf all the way through the 600 sxfw. The electric start is most definitely a game changer for guys...
I just bought the entire model range. 50xcf all the way through the 600 sxfw. The electric start is most definitely a game changer for guys who just bought 37 bikes and want to get them all running at once.
Stop taking shots of pre mix bro.....
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rubarb 10/27/2015 4:07pm
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Tpog496 wrote:
"You meet the nicest people on a Honda"
So stupid, lol

Weird seeing him not crash his brains out over the weekend

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