Shed Built KTM – Dan Ridge
Posted on October 2, 2017 in 300exc, Custom bikes, Design, Featured, KTM, ktmexc, Motorcycles
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Always love seeing people getting inspired to go out and build their own dream bike. Dan Ridge did just that with this Shed Built KTM, and found Catharsis along the way.
“When I was a boy my dad and uncles rode 500cc 2-stroke KTMs, Maicon and Husqvarnas.
That classic look is how I remember motocross bikes before they became power ranger plastic, garish coloured weapons.
Very much inspired by Roland Sands Kurt Casselli KTM build that coincided with the On Any Sunday 2 movie I decided to attempt a shed build version, using my ratty 2004 KTM 400 EXC.
I love the idea of modern (ish) power plant and suspension but aesthetically looking like a vintage mx bike. I remember watching Bruce Browns 1971 On Any Sunday as a young boy and falling in love with bikes.”
Build info:
Completely stripped every component.
Handmade bits:
Subframe
Seat
Aluminium fuel tank
Side number panels
Front Number panel
Front mud guard mount
Restored/rebuilt bits:
Every bit of…
Front and rear suspension
Braking system
Engine
All bearings
Wheels rebuild from scratch, laced and balanced
Carb
Only essential electrics left (but I may refit minimum to get it in a state for an MOT, it has a V5 being an EXC model)
Powder Coated bits:
Frame
Sub-frame
Wheel rims
Wheel hubs
Triple clamps
Exhaust is painted matt black with High Temp Paint.
Silencer is custom made.
Finishing paint work is bone white and KTM or orange.
To see the full build check out this link here:
http://danielridge.com/vintagektmproject/