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KTM 450/250 SX-F Electrical Problem Tip

IS YOUR KTM 450/250 SX-F HAVING INTERMITTENT STARTING PROBLEMS OR MAYBE CUTTING OUT? LOOK BEHIND THE FRONT NUMBER PLATE FOR THIS CONNECTOR SHOWN. CONDENSATION CAN FIND ITS WAY IN (FROM WASHING) AND CAUSE ISSUES. THE STARTER WIRE CAN ALSO GET YANKED OUT FROM TURNING BARS TO THE RIGHT TOO HARD AS WE HAVE HAD THAT…

ByKris KeeferNovember 19, 20210Comments

Bike Brands KiT KTM Motocross

2022 KTM 450 SX-F What Would You Do?

People always ask, “what would you do to your own bike”? Most of the time that question gets answered at the track or through email, but I thought I would put it out there for the world to see through my site. The KTM 450 SX-F is one of my favorite bikes to ride and…

ByKris KeeferAugust 16, 20210Comments

KiT Motocross

Weekend Race Set Up: Glen Helen 4/10/21

I always thought it would be cool to share the notes that I create after a race with the reader. 98% of the time I will input notes about each test bike/part I decide to race any given weekend. The part as well as the bikes change from time to time, but I always like…

ByKris KeeferApril 12, 20210Comments

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2021 250 MX Baseline Stock Suspension Settings Bible

Here is your one stop shop for some baseline suspension settings for all (except the Suzuki) the 250 motocross machines. These settings are a great start for anyone between 150-180 pounds. If heavier springs are needed the below specs will specify this. If you’re asking yourself ,why not gives some specs for riders under 150…

ByKris KeeferFebruary 23, 20210Comments

Bike Brands Bolt-Ons KiT KTM Performance Suspension

The Makings Of A Great WP Pro Component Settings On The KTM 450 SX-F (With REP Suspension)

Let me preface this article with how much I like to ride the KTM 450 SX-F. But… Yes, of course there is always a “but”, right? I like a lot of things about the KTM 450 SX-F, but the stock suspension isn’t one of them. The AER fork is a slight headache for me as…

ByKris KeeferFebruary 3, 20210Comments

Bike Brands Bolt-Ons Husqvarna KiT KTM Performance Suspension

Ride Engineering Split Triple Clamps (KTM/Husqvarna)

The stock KTM/Husqvarna clamps are too stiff for me! What about you? Well, if you’re here reading this, chances are they might be too rigid for you as well! It’s odd because most other manufacturers OEM clamps are on the soft side, but the Austrians had something more rigid in mind when making these stock…

ByKris KeeferNovember 12, 20200Comments

Bike Brands Husqvarna KiT KTM Motocross

Which Bike Is Best For You? 2021 KTM 450 SX-F Vs. Husqvarna FC450

The average shootout format seems to be an outdated model to me. Don’t get me wrong, I like doing shootouts, as well as viewing their rankings after all is said and done, but is it really telling you, the potential consumer, what you want to know or is it more of a scene on the…

ByKris KeeferNovember 2, 20200Comments

Bike Brands KiT KTM Motocross

80 Hours On The 2020.5 KTM 450 SX-F Factory Edition

Written By: Colton Aeck As some of you might know, I’ve been racing Supercross and Motocross for the past few years as a privateer. The privateer grind can be tough and sometimes it can take the fun out of racing. This past January I broke my back in a practice crash while prepping for Oakland…

ByColton AeckAugust 31, 20200Comments

Bolt-Ons Exhaust KiT Performance

FMF 4.1 Full System Vs. Akrapovic Evolution Full System Vs. Akrapovic Slip On

We recently received the 2020.5 KTM 450 SX-F Factory Edition and after dissecting it for a few weeks, we thought we would test a couple different muffler systems on it. We wanted to see if we could improve upon the KTM Factory Edition’s delivery. The KTM comes with an Akrapovic slip on we thought since…

ByKris KeeferMarch 16, 20200Comments

Bike Brands Husqvarna KiT KTM Performance Suspension

SKF Linkage Seals Part Numbers (KTM 450 SX-F/Husqvarna FC450)

The new 2020.5 KTM Factory Edition and Husqvarna Rockstar Edition come with updated SKF seals in the linkage for less friction and actually do make a little difference on the track. With the updated linkage seals the rear of these new 2020.5 bikes feel freer and give less harshness to the back of the bike…

ByKris KeeferFebruary 25, 20200Comments

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