Its time for this bike to go.

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Dec 17, 2008 | 05:02 AM

#31

tremor38

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Originally Posted by Gomerpile

I had the same problem with the KLX. My next bike was a 450 EXC. With 45 hp at the wheel the KTM didn't cut it either and the valve adjustments where a pain. Now I got a TE 510 with 55 hp at the wheel it rides like it's 30lbs lighter then my previous bikes, and I don't have to fiddle with jetting anymore with the FI. I would suggest that you make sure that the 450 will cut it. Compare the 450 with the KTM 525/530 EXC, Husqvarna TE 510, Husaberg FE 570, TM Racing 530 F e.s., Aprilia RXV 5.5, Gas Gas EC 515 FSR. You'll probably find that KTM is overpriced & is the poorest designed of the euro bikes.

Can you give some contrasts between the Husky and KTM valve adjustments and intervals? Thanks.

Dec 17, 2008 | 05:15 AM

#32

thommo77

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Originally Posted by JasonFMX

And it cracks me up to read things like this, you obviously have never ridden a 250F.

Mate, you miss the point. I'm talking DUAL PURPOSE on/off road 250cc, as this is what this forum is about. Of course a 250 KX or any other 250 motocrosser has gruntier performance!
What Im saying is exactly that - seems people buy the KLX expecting it to behave like a CR/KX/RM etc, then get disapponted when it doesn't!

Dec 17, 2008 | 07:52 AM

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JasonFMX

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mmm I see
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Dec 17, 2008 | 01:15 PM

#34

09KLXowner

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Originally Posted by Gomerpile

lol, what? someone not in love with the orange bike? imo, ktm's have always been overpriced and overrated. heck yes they're nice bikes, but not that nice. regardless, in my opinion, the ktm is the little brother to the husky's. it's a good performer, but is always in the shadow of it's big brother. husky's are just built to win. I'd take a TE over any husaberg, ktm, etc. they are just engineered intelligently for their intended use. plus, last time I checked, they were cheaper than the orange and blue bikes.