FOX426 Posted October 7, 2005 Who has one? Pics and impressions? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FOX426 Posted October 7, 2005 Are they out yet? Nobody has one? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wicked_Crash Posted October 7, 2005 They're out. I have one on the way. Do a search both here and KTM Talk for XC 450. I saw a fairly thourough report on the bike on both sites. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dave Hopkins Posted October 10, 2005 Best hot rod play bike from KTM yet! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FOX426 Posted October 10, 2005 Thats what I thought. I used to mx my 426 but have been ridding it in the woods and harescramblers the past few years. It is set up with a rekluse and other woods goodies. The 450xc sounds like it would be alot like a yz426 in the woods.... but better???? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MMotohead Posted October 10, 2005 I rode a 450XC and was very impressed. I liked it more than any of the EXCs or MXCs or SX. I might just add an Orange bike to my collection of Red ones. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dabird Posted October 11, 2005 Rode one this weekend. Very impressed but not convinced that a stripped/modded WR250f would be just as good or better woods weapon. 450 would smoke it though when trail opens up. Also rode a 400EXC - really would consider only if needing the lights. 300XC - a death in the woods waiting to happen for an inexperienced rider -this thing had instant-on power from way low. Unbelievable. Have been off 2 smokes for a long time but seemed to recall a power band. I rode about a mile in tight woods on all the bikes and never got the 300 past 1/4 throttle. Just my impressions. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
old-n-sloow Posted October 11, 2005 I love mine. All around hot rod dirtbike is the best description. I have done a couple of mods to mine (springs, stabilizer, jetting) and its really good. I use it for everything, MX, GPs, playriding etc and its good everywhere. Reg Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PeterMagee Posted October 14, 2005 What did you do for jetting? I have one and it needs some help. Thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
old-n-sloow Posted October 14, 2005 I have had two setups. 185m, stock needle with clip 2nd from the bottom, 48p 2 turns out on the screw. My dealer did this and it ran good. I recently got a JD kit, 172m, blue needle with clip in top groove, 42p, 1 1/4 out on the screw. JDs stuff is better in the 1/4 to 3/4 throttle range, same on top, but I have a tiny hesitation right off idle. The hitch might be because I installed a Storm fuel screw and I think the tiny o-ring is bad. If I can fix the off-idle hesitation the I'll be sold on JDs kit, even though the price is high, I see enough work in making custom needles to justify the $. Reg Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wicked_Crash Posted October 14, 2005 My XC is showing up Monday afternoon. I have a bunch of accessories that I am putting on right away. Scotts stabilizer, Promoto Billet SA, Flatland skidplate and radiator guards, Enduro Engineering handguards and a JD Jetting kit. WOO HOO! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cactus73 Posted October 16, 2005 old-n-sloow, I had the same off idle hesitation with the JD Jetting. I tried every possible set up, some with James Dean's help, but the hesitation would not go away. I eventually went back to the stock needle at one clip richer, stock main, 48 pilot, and 1 1/4 turns out. I can't tell any difference in performance and I only change to a 45 pilot when I ride above 5,000'. My buddy has the same bike as I do and has never had the hesitation with his JD kit. I also liked it on my CRF450. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
old-n-sloow Posted October 17, 2005 old-n-sloow, I had the same off idle hesitation with the JD Jetting. I tried every possible set up, some with James Dean's help, but the hesitation would not go away. I eventually went back to the stock needle at one clip richer, stock main, 48 pilot, and 1 1/4 turns out. I can't tell any difference in performance and I only change to a 45 pilot when I ride above 5,000'. My buddy has the same bike as I do and has never had the hesitation with his JD kit. I also liked it on my CRF450. Interesting.... I've still got one hope for the JD stuff, when I installed a Storm fuel screw I never saw the o-ring. I'm assuming it's in there, but it could be cut or crooked or something. Any ideas why two identical bikes would respond differently to the same jetting?? This is my first 4 stroke so I thought it might be my riding style... Reg Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cactus73 Posted October 17, 2005 Any ideas why two identical bikes would respond differently to the same jetting?? This is my first 4 stroke so I thought it might be my riding style... Reg I still can't figure it out. It's definitely not your riding style, it's the jetting. Some are convinced that it is just a four stroke thing and it can't be eliminated. My CRF didn't have the bog, so I knew it could be eliminated. Do a search here and on KTM Talk, we are not the only ones with the hesitation. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skullhat Posted October 26, 2005 The 450xc sounds like it would be alot like a yz426 in the woods.... but better???? i had couple 426's , id say the 450 xc is way better, got one of those by the way. skullhat Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
