Really awesome well done video. Kyle with WP explained the system like he was a teacher, very easy to understand. Keefer just released a podcast discussing these forks on a 19 YZ450F . I wanted to have a better understanding how these forks work before listening to the podcast, this video was perfect.
It seems like it should only cost a couple of hundred dollars to convert your regular forks to the cone valve. Is it possible to just buy the individual parts to do this?
Like many have already said I wished they offered a special edition model that had this on it already. If they need to charge another $3000 so be it. KTM already pushes the envelope on how much you can charge for a dirt bike. Having to drop $6K on this set up is not worth it.
Looks like they managed to get a ball valve action in a fork. Nederlands They're setting themselves up for semi-active with that rebound circuit I think.
I NEED these WP cone valve forks and the Trax shock for my older 2011 ktm-300 XC with the PDS shock! Where can I order these? Does WP still sell these for a older 300 XC? If so can the springs be set up for my body weight with gear on, which is 220 Ibs. I have the money now and I'm aware of the price of the WP cone valve forks as well as the Trax shock for PDS. Please let me know where I can purchase this top notch suspension?
Dear, could you please send me the normal basic setting values for the back Trax shock? I cannot find any setting tips for the Trax. My weight is 90 kg and I ride a KTM EXC 300 manufactured in 2010 and I ride enduro tracks. Thanks, Csaba
I get it, I'm an engineer with an MBA. It would just be nice to have access to this quality of suspension off the floor. I've had 6 or 7 KTM's now and I have to get re-config and valving work done on every one (not just a KTM issue). I see that Beta has a program where you can spec race team quality components on your new bike, that's looking like an attractive option for my next bike. That said - Can I purchase these components for my 2016 350 xcf?
well, it ONLY looks great.... WP never works as good as stock OHLINS or even as good as regular stock KYB... i had WP on my bikes for 10 years - all of them sucked. and today KTM and HUSQVARNA still use that shit, and it still sucks. how dare they selling a "ready to race" enduro bikes with an open cartridge forks ???!!! what's this ? back to the stone age ?!
@@PlacervilleRick at least here in finland ktm dealer can get your bike set up with cone valve suspension off the showroom floor, it just costs a lot more. Or you can buy them separately for your bike.
so WP stand for exactly what we thought, its irrelevant that the meaning changed. also if this was referencing the color of powder then why isnt it white powder?
RKF427 , I'm quite sure the Dutch founder did not have any racist intentions and probably never heard of them white sumpremisist' back in the day.. Probably just thought it sounded cool...
Really awesome well done video. Kyle with WP explained the system like he was a teacher, very easy to understand. Keefer just released a podcast discussing these forks on a 19 YZ450F . I wanted to have a better understanding how these forks work before listening to the podcast, this video was perfect.
It seems like it should only cost a couple of hundred dollars to convert your regular forks to the cone valve. Is it possible to just buy the individual parts to do this?
Interesting stuff, well explained. I loved the back story behind company's name. :P
Awesome video! I love this kind of detailed, in-depth tech coverage. Keep it up, Vital!
What will help my riding more cone valve forks or 40 practice sessions?
Like many have already said I wished they offered a special edition model that had this on it already. If they need to charge another $3000 so be it. KTM already pushes the envelope on how much you can charge for a dirt bike. Having to drop $6K on this set up is not worth it.
Great point...we're all spending the money already to improve our suspension for racing.
Looks like they managed to get a ball valve action in a fork. Nederlands
They're setting themselves up for semi-active with that rebound circuit I think.
I NEED these WP cone valve forks and the Trax shock for my older 2011 ktm-300 XC with the PDS shock! Where can I order these? Does WP still sell these for a older 300 XC? If so can the springs be set up for my body weight with gear on, which is 220 Ibs. I have the money now and I'm aware of the price of the WP cone valve forks as well as the Trax shock for PDS. Please let me know where I can purchase this top notch suspension?
Dear, could you please send me the normal basic setting values for the back Trax shock? I cannot find any setting tips for the Trax. My weight is 90 kg and I ride a KTM EXC 300 manufactured in 2010 and I ride enduro tracks. Thanks, Csaba
so a couple dollar parts instead of shims equals thousands of dollars more?
Looks great. Now why can't we order a new bike with this suspension as an option off the showroom?
I get it, I'm an engineer with an MBA. It would just be nice to have access to this quality of suspension off the floor. I've had 6 or 7 KTM's now and I have to get re-config and valving work done on every one (not just a KTM issue). I see that Beta has a program where you can spec race team quality components on your new bike, that's looking like an attractive option for my next bike.
That said - Can I purchase these components for my 2016 350 xcf?
well, it ONLY looks great.... WP never works as good as stock OHLINS or even as good as regular stock KYB... i had WP on my bikes for 10 years - all of them sucked. and today KTM and HUSQVARNA still use that shit, and it still sucks. how dare they selling a "ready to race" enduro bikes with an open cartridge forks ???!!! what's this ? back to the stone age ?!
@@PlacervilleRick at least here in finland ktm dealer can get your bike set up with cone valve suspension off the showroom floor, it just costs a lot more. Or you can buy them separately for your bike.
Rick Kile because it’s too dang good
I love my AER48 forks.........suspension is VERY subjective. @@eyalcr500
Take a shot every time he says cone.
how to set it ?
I want to work follow you mr
why not put the cone valve on production bikes???????????????????
Then they couldn’t sell it for 7k after you buy your bike.
One day.
who is here after mumbaikar nikhils ???
To fucking expensive...
so WP stand for exactly what we thought, its irrelevant that the meaning changed. also if this was referencing the color of powder then why isnt it white powder?
RKF427 , I'm quite sure the Dutch founder did not have any racist intentions and probably never heard of them white sumpremisist' back in the day.. Probably just thought it sounded cool...
back in the day? the company was created in the late 70s.
You cant call the late 70s back in the day? Its 40 years ago....
David Duke was a silent partner 😂😂
Says the guy with 88 in its name.....
I want to work follow you mr