This is the first new MX bike I have ever owned. Bought by myself in October 2011 at the ripe old age of 35, it has been brilliant from day 1. Apart from a new rear sprocket, chain, bars and grips I left it pretty much stock for the first year, before switching to 2013 plastics mid season as we had some lying around.
In the time I have had it, the only maintenance I have done on it has been to make sure the chain is oiled, all the bolts are tight, a couple of oil changes, air filter cleaning and some new tyres. I have always ridden 2 strokes but have been vaguely toying with the idea of getting a 250 SXF or a 350 SXF to make life a little easier for myself when hitting some of the trickier jumps close to corners at our local track.
Anyway, after some thought I figured as I was still having more fun riding this than I ever have on a 4 stroke and since it would kind of be a stretch to buy and maintain a 4 stroke I might as well keep it a bit longer and just tune it up a bit.
Over the winter I have put in a new piston and rings, changed the jetting, added a new factory race pipe and silencer, Selle Dalla Valle factory seat and some new wider and grippier ZAP footpegs. The after market silencer is so small that it left a gaping hole where the 2nd fastening was, so I got a moose racing grab bar to hide the hole but it is also great to use when picking the bike up off the stand.
To finish it off for now I designed some cutom GFX to fit with the stock Kiska designed inmould GFX and added the number 273 to pay homage to my buddy and ex business partner PJ at -273.
Now I just got to wait a couple more months for the snow to melt and the tracks to open.
38 Comments
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I read it all the way to the end before realizing it was not for sale:) Sweet bike, and I agree, whats the point of going faster if it’s less fun? (4-stroke)
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yea, I think the new 4 stroke 250 sxf and 350sxf would be pretty fun too though! Wasnt a big fan of the 2012 bikes but I heard the new ones are pretty dam good. hope to give them a try soon.
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Bike looks awesome! Love the factory pipe – they look so bad ass! How’s the silencer sound? Did it change the hit characteristics at all?
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Will tell you in spring when the snow clears and the tracks open and I can try it!
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How did you get the 2013 plastics to fit on the 2012?
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Fitted the 2013 Airbox and the 2013 lower triple clamp.
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love this. nicest looking bke n graphics ive seen.
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Thanks Christian
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hey where can I find these graphics?
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I just made the one set, sorry!
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where did you make them? do you still have the plans?
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I made them at my work. SOrry William, cant really sell them as I design GFX for KTM as my day job so it would be kind of a conflict of interests.
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Looks awesome!
New seat cover from PP is tricky.Im waiting for riding shoots!
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:)
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lovely bike mate! :)))))))
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E entaki kali einai,ade,…
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hahahahah
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I’m also following the same route at the moment. My 05 Husaberg FS650S is expensive to maintain and so I’m opting for a second machine – something that will not cost me an arm and a leg to run, tune up, fix or play with. I’ve settled on an 06 – 08 CRF 250R over a 450. This just seems like a solid bike choice – light, agile, fast So now just scanning the interwebs looking for the ‘right’ one to make an appearance… and then the fun starts!
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awantdes
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Awesome looking bike…!! I want one!
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like ktm
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ma quanto costa questa bella ktm?
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ma quanto costa questa bella ktm?
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Just ordered 2014 150, can't wait!!!!
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Congratulations!
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how much is it goin for
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i love this kym
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IDOL KTM
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soon
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This is one of the best looking bikes I have ever seen…how did you “fit” the 13 airbox ? Did you have to modify the box or the bike or does it install no problem ?
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The 13 airbox just goes straight in, no modifications needed. You need it to make the 13 plastics fit perfectly.
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Sweet !!!!
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quevale esa moto
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Where did you get/buy your 2013 airbox? looking to do the plastic update on my 2012 ktm 150 sx! Looks Sweet!
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its just the 2013 airbox. Your KTM dealer should be able to order it for you.
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Do you think it would work for switching a 2010 150 to 2013 plastics? Just updating the air box to the 2013?
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i am looking to do the 2013/14 plastic update on my 12 150sx , you said you changed the air box. Were you able to use the same air boot, and if i bought a 2013 kit it would come with the airbox ring is that all i need? thanks!
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I changed the whole airbox, i think I used the same airboot though. Was a while ago, cant exactly remember!
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