4 Stroke 2004 KTM 450 MXC Dualsport/Supermoto

PSJBrock

PSJBrock

With gas prices going up and the weather getting nice I figured it was time to get a nice little scoot to shoot back and forth to work in. So I cruised my local craigslist and found this gem. 2004 450 MXC. It has definitely been ridden HARD. It has a fresh top end in it and fires right up.

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I am going to have to replace the wheels. I am going to re-lace new wheels to the hubs, since I guess the previous owner doesn't like to run any air pressure in the tires while riding. I have never seen dents in wheels like this. I am surprised the tire even sets the bead.

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Also came with this special steering Damper made by RTT. I have never heard of them but it is a trick little piece. It has a knob on the handlebar that adjust the damper sort of like the GPR but not quite. The damper is integrated into the triple clamp which makes for a clean piece.

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CDA

CDA

Looks good. So you are going to lace up some super moto wheels, lights and plate it?

Oh yeah - I have done damage like that to a few sets of wheels in my day. It's called hammering through rock gardens while shifting to 4th gear and still twisting...:smirk:
 
PSJBrock

PSJBrock

CDA:
Looks good. So you are going to lace up some super moto wheels, lights and plate it?

Oh yeah - I have done damage like that to a few sets of wheels in my day. It's called hammering through rock gardens while shifting to 4th gear and still twisting...:smirk:
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I am going to lace up dirt wheels to the stock hubs and run dualsport tires on it. Yes I am going to put lights on it and plate it. I am going to run Dualsport tires until I can get a complete set of super moto wheels. That way I can have two wheel sets and just switch wheels out.

I like my wheels to much to go through rock gardens like that. I will make up the speed in the other sections.
 
cleonard

cleonard

Unless you alternative is a giant lifted truck that gets 10mpg and you drive far, I really doubt that you are going to save any $$$ with this particular bike. When you run the numbers a used compact car will almost always come out ahead.

It makes a good excuse though.
 
PSJBrock

PSJBrock

cleonard:
Unless you alternative is a giant lifted truck that gets 10mpg and you drive far, I really doubt that you are going to save any $$$ with this particular bike. When you run the numbers a used compact car will almost always come out ahead.

It makes a good excuse though.
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I get you but I dont want to work on or drive a used compact car. and I drive a tahoe now which doesn't make any sense because I drive it to the shop park it then drive home. So I figured I could get some seat time in everyday.

Thats my story and Im sticking to it. Incase my wife sees this thread.
 
rezrider

rezrider

PSJBrock:
I get you but I dont want to work on or drive a used compact car. and I drive a tahoe now which doesn't make any sense because I drive it to the shop park it then drive home. So I figured I could get some seat time in everyday.

Thats my story and Im sticking to it. Incase my wife sees this thread.
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A man that knows what side his bread is buttered!!!!! :prof:
 
Mojavekid18

Mojavekid18

i drive a bike everyday in the summer. It cost me under 100$ for the three months im out of school to put gas in it and insure it. Driveing just a 4cy ranger its 2x that a month. Its cheaper for me to have a bike than a compact :noidea:
 
jackson409

jackson409

Mojavekid18:
i drive a bike everyday in the summer. It cost me under 100$ for the three months im out of school to put gas in it and insure it. Driveing just a 4cy ranger its 2x that a month. Its cheaper for me to have a bike than a compact :noidea:
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yup, I ride my bike everyday its not raining and only has cost me about 15 dollars a week for gas, my truck cost me about 65 a week. Plus, I had to put tires and brakes on the truck at $1500 this past month, the bike hasn't gotten one thing.
 
Mihylo33

Mihylo33

Mojavekid18:
i drive a bike everyday in the summer. It cost me under 100$ for the three months im out of school to put gas in it and insure it. Driveing just a 4cy ranger its 2x that a month. Its cheaper for me to have a bike than a compact :noidea:
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jackson409:
yup, I ride my bike everyday its not raining and only has cost me about 15 dollars a week for gas, my truck cost me about 65 a week. Plus, I had to put tires and brakes on the truck at $1500 this past month, the bike hasn't gotten one thing.
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I spend hundreds of dollars a week on fuel.... :pout:
 
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