Apr 17, 2009. Oddometer: 19,895. Location: Out in the NM Dez somewhere. zxrider11 said: ↑. I have ridden both, below is some feedback for you: KTM500 leans more towards technical offroad and is about 15 pounds lighter and makes a couple more HP. CRF450L gives you technical offroad capability, but is the better bike for dualsport. Stuck in 80s. Trail Ryder said: There is a rumor that Jimmy Lewis put over 40,000 miles on a 2001 KTM 400 EXC RFS, with little more than valve adjustments and oil changes. And Jimmy rides HARD and fast; been roosted by him myself in fact. OK, I drink orange Kool-Aid and I love RFS bikes to death.
1 post · Joined 2012. #1 · Jul 2, 2012. I just got this bike. I figured out how to drain the both sections of the oil, but do not know how to put the oil back in for the gear oil. Can someone suggest where? Also, I cannot find a service manual for this bike. if someone has it I would love a copy.
Just a few more thoughts based on your last post: 1.2 liters is not enough oil, 0w-30 weight oil use maybe in Minnesota on a snowbike but KTM says to use 50-60 weight oil for proper oil pressure and protection (the oil you note is likely not the problem with oil spitting), as for most oil coming out of the plug nearest the plug near the NEW OEM KTM OIL FILTERS 5 PACK 350 400 450 500 530 EXC-F SX-F XC-F XCF-W FACT. ED 2008-2018 5X 77338005100. $3850. Total price: Add all three to Cart. These items are shipped from and sold by different sellers. 410 posts · Joined 2006. #2 · Apr 3, 2009. "the oil and filters should be changed and valve clearances checked every 3 hours use, is this for real? ". In my opinion, changing the oil every 300kms ( 4 full days of non-competition riding ) is fine. Then every third oil change change the 2 filters and clean the 2 screens. 2003 KTM 450 EXC 450 oil filter. $10.99. KN-155. Add to Cart. 2003 KTM 450 EXC 450 oil filter. $10.99 Regular Price $7.69 Special Price. KN-157. Add to Cart. Shop high performance oil filter for KTM 450 EXC from the official K&N site. 12+ 450/500/501 nylon oil pump gears used in the KTM GASGAS and Husky dirt bikes. Unlike the 250/350 engines we haven’t seen any issues with them on the larg Fits all 4 stroke Husqvarna models 450/501 From 2014-2020; If it’s not self-explanatory, how does it work? Andrew from Bulletproof Designs explains – Change the oil in your KTM or Husqvarna dirt bike without removing your skidplate or creating a mess. Simply lean the bike over on to a stand or against the wall, 2010 450-EXC Oil Change Schedule Kyle_44 Posted February 12, 2013 I recently bought a 2010 KTM 450-EXC and the book calls for an oil change (engine and tranny) every 3 hours of riding time. I find that to be a little ridiculous, but have followed those guidelines so far.
