Good tyre choice :) I use Michelin power gp on my 1100v4 aprilia and they grip for ever and still get 6k out a rear! I see you’ve opted for the power 5s great choice :) nice build! Looks amazing!
I couldn't get a sm front fender for this model ktm. Different mounting. I was going to cut it but the graphics wouldnt fit a cut fender so didnt bother.
Six days has things like better forks, billet tripple clamps, floating brake discs, map switch and a bit of other stuff that doesnt come on a normal exc. Also, it came up at a price I couldn't refuse!
@@lourencobento6582 the guard is aftermarket rtech but exactly the same as standard. The light comes as part of the sicass kit from memory. sicassracing.com/store/products/tail_lights/sicass_easy_fit/2017-18_ktm_sicass_led_easy_fit_under_fender
doooooood???!!??!!! wut da wut? all that an we dont get to hear it or see ya take it fer a rip? awwwww maaaannnnnn .... ok understood jus kinda a bummer nice build and great video...
Wow men! I'm a race mechanic and i can only say your work is more than perfect, taking care of every detail. You know what you're doing, you love what you're doing. Nice video!
@@ashesman1 I saw that working technique and working procedure well done and... well, now it all makes even more sense hahaha It's a pleasure, greetings from Spain!
I didn't pay extra money for it... Also I wanted the six days upgrades but didn't want an orange frame so I made it not orange! I have had enough orange KTMs and wanted a not orange one. It is a textured black powder coat now which matches the swing arm.
why..... ?you are very talented.bravo .but was it worth it just to paint it? You split the engine into atoms. moreover, the original orange of ktm was much better. The black is very standard.... you could make a super moto just by changing the tyres..you're a waste of your effort and beautiful ktm...
Great build! Would recommend investing in the motomaster big brake kit, suter slipper clutch, an echaust en maybe the get ecu. Will then not only look different but feel completely different!
Tutto sto lavoro per fare una moto bella, ma noiosa come utilizzo... Smontare telaio e forcellone per farli neri..!?!? Io avrei lavorato più sulla sostanza. Per fare il video però va bene.
Warp-9 charges about $90 per SM spoke wheel to go airtight tubeless, wonder how much it cost for materials to do it yourself? Do most people just let Warp-9 handle this mod or is DIY the norm?
looks pretty damn good, but why a 6-days instead of a regular 500 exc-f when you completely rebuild the colours and save like 1000$ comparred to the 6ér??
Six days has nice parts like cnc tripple clamps, better suspension, map switch etc. The colours on my year six days were awful imo! It was also the only one I could get, there is a waiting list to get them here and when that one came up for sale I grabbed it.
@@ashesman1 I own two, but I do not live in NZ, and can't tell if they were ever meant for the NZ market ... have no idea ... what brand of slipper clutch do you have on your KTM build ?
@@doncarlo5 Just the OEM clutch. I was worried it would be a nuisance and always lock up the back wheel on downshifts but only does if you really hammer it down into second. Even then its never a bother. Nowhere near as bad as my 390 Duke, that has a slipper and always locks the back under downshift!
@@ashesman1 I have ridden SuMo bikes, with (KTM 450 factory SuMo) and without slipper clutch, (average dirt bikes converted to SuMo), and there is a huge difference, especially riding on track, where you normally have to shift down 2 gears at a time... I was not aware of a slipper clutch on a 390 duke, unheard before! All I know is that the 390 Dukes for the European market are built in India! The good news are: there is a ton of aftermarket slipper clutches for the KTM 450, (like the swiss Suter, or Adler), but I'm not so sure about the 500. I know riders who can play with the clutch lever, instead of using a slipper clutch, but SC rules on the race track (pro, semi-pro, and amateur)... It's way better ! At least in my modest opinion!
@@doncarlo5 This bike is my work hack. I ride it around the hills to work most days. I may take it out to the track one day but not planning on racing. I do a bit of enduro/ hard enduro racing on my Husyk and some trials, that is more my style! You got me thinking though. So today on the way home I gave it a pretty hard time on down shifting. Like 100 kph full hard braking into a 2nd gear tight downhill corner. Only if I really snatch the clutch out on the second gear or brake hard enough to pick up the back wheel does it even think about locking the back. I noticed that normally I am just controlling it with the clutch subconsciously. If I feel it letting go I just slip the clutch a little. As it is a road bike, I didn't really put any effort into performance modifications. I also wanted to have it so I could switch it back to dirt bike spec should the need arise, but dont think I could handle the stone chips! Only future mods in mind are maybe a steeering damper (gets pretty shaky over 130kph!) and something to damper the handle bar vibrations. Yeah, all the KTM road bikes are made in India. My one claims to have a slipper clutch according to the specs but you wouldn't think so to ride it.
The valves are from aliexpress. There are many options you can choose for style and colour. The rim tape is a 3M tape. I do not remember the exact part number but if you search forums you will find it. Its building flashing tape. Works perfectly. Nearly two years and no leaks. Make sure to cut the tape narrow to fit down into the low part of the front rim. What I did in the video did not work as got damaged by fitting the tire and had to be done again with narrower tape. After that it worked perfectly.
What beautiful work you did on that machine.. looks similar to mine, however I didn't do all the powder coating...which looks amazing I might add.. Your tools selection would make anyone jealous to say the least :) The only thing in my opionion you missed was the mirrors.. I used Rottweiler Performance Arrow Flip mirrors.. love them.
Thanks for your kind comments. To be honest I hate the mirrors too. I had intended on changing them but as the bike is used a lot in the busy city I like to have big clear mirrors. The drivers in New Zealand are completely ignorant towards cyclists and motorcycles so safety is everything. The mirrors you mentioned look pretty good though, I may look into them further.
@@ashesman1 I understand and completely appreciate the comment about the safety side of the stock mirrors. My mirrors are not as clear as the stockers for sure. I just like the ability to flip them in so it is more trail worthy if I drop it on it's side or have to duck under a tree limb :) Cheers from Canada !! Stay Safe..
I am amazed how these people waste their money making a perfect bike just looking different... I do not know if it is a cultural thing but I can not do that my DRZ 400sm I rather buy a new bike with the amount of money it represents
Thanks for your feedback. "These people" do this for the love of the project. Also, this was a brand new bike, you cannot buy a new one like it. The total build cost not much more than the new price of the bike due to some deals I got. A DRZ400 SM is a nice bike but just doesnt have the power to weight of a ktm. And you just cannot buy a ktm SM in New Zealand so have to build one if you want one.
Tire sizes are 120/60 ZR17 and 160/60 ZR17 Michelin Power S 2CT+. Rim size is 5.5" rear and I think 3.5 front. Warp 9 Elite rims. Warp 9 can help with rim sizes that will suit your bike.
The turn signals were from ali express. Sorry, I dont have a link, but they should be easy enough to find. The tail delete was from sicass racing and was pretty well priced and excellent quality.
@@michaelclass9772side stand was just their standard one, i got it with the wheels. Foot pegs and all the other aluminium parts were from aliexpress. Some parts I got reanodised locally which meant there are a few different shades of blue!
I just want to let you know that this is one of the best builds i have seen so far. I dont even wanna know how much time and money you have invested into this build ... i just love it ! Also congrats to your wife for helping you out.
Buy a sixdays for repaint everything lol What a waste to repaint an orange frame! Why not buy the normal model and buy a pair of blue fork T's? In addition, it costs less and no work
14 front, 44 rear. Good for about 140 kph. I would gear it any lower as it already impossible to keep the front wheel down in third gear! Much higher would be a waste too as there is only so fast you want to go on a dirt bike before it gets a bit hairy!
I didnt paint any parts. All were powder coated or anodised. But you could paint it I guess. It is easy to remove. If you powder coat you will need to remove the bearings and seals and fit new seals on reassembly. Powder coat was not much more expensive than paint and is much tougher. Make sure they mask anywhere that has bearings or axle bolted to it.
Because six days has many other upgrades than just paint colour... billet triple clamps, better suspension, map switch and so forth. Also it was the only 500 I could get and I paid no more for it being a six days!
Thanks. Actually, I used that brake disc by choice. A friend has been running them for racing for some time and said really good. I also find it really good. Doesn't take much pressure on the front brake to pick the back wheel up. Saved a lot of money over other options to spend elsewhere. Just doesn't look as bling!
Absolutely stunning build Ashley! That is my dream bike and next project now I have just finished my car build. What a fantastic job you have done. I'm in Perth and there seems to be plenty of these for sale over here. Well done 👏 👍 😎 P. S. Given the choice would you start with a KTM or a Husky?
Thanks for your kind words. I actually have a TE300 as well. Personally I don't like the look of the plastics on the personally don't like the look of the Husky plastics, but that is a personal thing. Six days KTM is same spec as a Husky. Probably the best thing about KTM is that there are so many parts avaialable. Most parts fit both, just not plastics, especially around the back end. Husky has a plastic sub frame, KTM still has aluminum so quite different. The non six days models dont have some of the nice features like better forks, billet triple clamps, map switch, bash plate etc. People have criticised me for not starting with a Husky, but this was the only bike I could get at the time and the price was right. Even then, I would have gone six days KTM given the option. I wanted a KTM 500, but I don't want orange. So I made it not orange. It probably is not obvious in the pictures but the frame and swing arm are powder coated in a textured finish which is quite nice. Hit me up if you have any questions... Cheers. Ashley.
@@ashesman1 thanks for the reply. I have to agree with you on the Husky plastics. I like that they are well specced machines but there is just something about a KTM and something better still about a six days. I did wonder myself how you could strip away all that lovely six days paint scheme but the end result more than justifies it. The powder coating looked amazing, you have the bike that you want with the cooler scheme that you want and you did it all yourself. Nothing more needs to be said 👌.
I wish I could have put all the detail in there. I struggled to compress it down to that much! Haha, yes she reluctantly got involved. Apparently I was doing it wrong!
How did you adjust the suspension for a road use ? I think the standard MX suspension is way too soft and rake angle is different now as the front wheel is smaller. Thank you
I use heavier oil in the forks. Also set suspension to the "sport" adjustment settings so is a bit firmer. I am not very heavy so the springs are on the edge of too stiff for me. The reduced head angle is a benefit as do not need that much take on the road although it is not actually noticeable. I find the suspension very firm. Actually I wouldnt want it any firmer, especially in the back. The front does dive a bit under really hard braking but to be expected for a long travel fork. Besides it helps to pick up the back wheel.
@@ashesman1 that’s what I found in mine the fork compression was ok but there was not enough rebound for a road. I think now about different offset triple clamps as it might improve the bike stability on higher speeds. Nice bike 👍
Firstly because they have better gear on them like better forks and a map switch. Secondly, pretty bits like billet triple clamps. And the main reason, it was all I could get after waiting a year and a half in the queue to get a 500!
ohhh, man I just bought some of those water flow LEDS for my bike and they didn't work! They worked fine on my car battery but on my 300 they dont work. They battery isnt on the bike no more and I just kick it over.. The stock front lights and rear LEDS work fine. I could only assume the lights were bad
To use those LED lights I had to remove the factory indicator flasher. Then I had to add diodes on the dash indicator lamp as due to the low current the LED lights draw, there was back feeding through that lamp. To test, remove the flasher and jump a wire across where it plugs in. If both left and right turn on at the same time, then unplug the dash lamp to see if they are back feeding. If they work on a car battery, then they are all good and you will be able to get them working on the bike. At 12:50 in the video I am doing the indicator wiring for the dash lamp. I made a up a piece of wire with two spade terminals to plug in place of the factory flasher unit.
@@brendon8702 The lights have built in flashing so you dont need to use a flasher at all. Just like when you power them from a car battery and they flash by themselves. Test them again on the car battery, if they are still good then should be able to get them working on the bike easy enough.
I guessing you got a 5 inch rear rim by the way you put it on. I've never seen someone take the brake disc off to install. I'll try that next time on my husqvarna instead of spending an hour trying to install my rear wheel😂.
From memory the rear is 5.5". No way it can be fitted with the disc on. Believe me, I tried for quite a while off camera! Once I took the disc off it was easy!
Tire is a 160/60 Michelin power rs 2ct. I had a tiny bit of chain rub so moved the rim over by probably less than 2mm. Chain just brushes the tire now. There is an easy 10mm clearance both sides to the swing arm.
What a beautiful bike, Everything about it was spot on, then - you put those mirrors on it.... OUCH..
It's not like that's legally mandated or anything?
Read the title, it's a supermoto, mirrors are a must!
Did not expect such a detailed build. Great work and video.
Thanks. I had hours and hours of video. Would have loved to make a detailed build series but time...
Excellent build, excellent engineering,,, awesome 😎🔥
You bought sixdays with orange frame to paint it to black questionmark
There would be so mouch better colour combination
The T-Shirt at the end😆😂 So true. Cheers😉
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Beautifull made with love!!!!!
Good tyre choice :) I use Michelin power gp on my 1100v4 aprilia and they grip for ever and still get 6k out a rear! I see you’ve opted for the power 5s great choice :) nice build! Looks amazing!
Plenty job, time and didn't get SM front fender or cut back. Good job btw!
I couldn't get a sm front fender for this model ktm. Different mounting. I was going to cut it but the graphics wouldnt fit a cut fender so didnt bother.
Test ride please
How could u keep the front tire down, to much fun
Haha, you cant!
Wow👍👍👍
nice work!
Nice Video 👍🤙🏼
When is KTM going manufacture a factory 500cc supermoto straight out of the factory.
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Can you tell us where and who makes the head light shroud and front fender?
All the plastics are rtech. You can buy each part individually.
why do you buyed the 6 day edition if it's to paint all the parts?
Six days has things like better forks, billet tripple clamps, floating brake discs, map switch and a bit of other stuff that doesnt come on a normal exc. Also, it came up at a price I couldn't refuse!
i love blue :)
Can you tell me what brand is the rear mudguard? I have the mx one, which is not able to fit that light. Thank you
The plastics are standard. The black part that has the light and holds the number plate is from sicass racing. Not too expensive from memory.
@@ashesman1 thank you! can also got the EU rear light.
Is it a KTM OEM rear guard? Because the standard six days France is white
@@lourencobento6582 the guard is aftermarket rtech but exactly the same as standard. The light comes as part of the sicass kit from memory. sicassracing.com/store/products/tail_lights/sicass_easy_fit/2017-18_ktm_sicass_led_easy_fit_under_fender
Nice thank you. The Rtech was the one I was looking for
How to make a KTM look like a Yamaha
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doooooood???!!??!!! wut da wut? all that an we dont get to hear it or see ya take it fer a rip? awwwww maaaannnnnn .... ok understood jus kinda a bummer nice build and great video...
Wow men! I'm a race mechanic and i can only say your work is more than perfect, taking care of every detail. You know what you're doing, you love what you're doing. Nice video!
Thanks for your kind words. I spent a fair bit of time working on race cars many years ago!
@@ashesman1 I saw that working technique and working procedure well done and... well, now it all makes even more sense hahaha It's a pleasure, greetings from Spain!
looks nice as man, But why get a 6 days when your painting it anyway?
I'd be rebuilding it at that speed too if I had one of those...absolute weapon👌
Gotta appreciate the work and effort you've put into this! Bravo!
From a 690 SM owner :)
Absolutely beautiful work!
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a super clean 500 great build!
Why pay more money for the 6-days version with an orange frame just to paint it black to look like a regular frame?
I didn't pay extra money for it... Also I wanted the six days upgrades but didn't want an orange frame so I made it not orange! I have had enough orange KTMs and wanted a not orange one. It is a textured black powder coat now which matches the swing arm.
I think the original look looks better🤷🏼♂️
I think that you missed the k of “Ktm”, thath's a TM, lol
definetly isnt
why..... ?you are very talented.bravo .but was it worth it just to paint it? You split the engine into atoms. moreover, the original orange of ktm was much better. The black is very standard.... you could make a super moto just by changing the tyres..you're a waste of your effort and beautiful ktm...
Great build! Would recommend investing in the motomaster big brake kit, suter slipper clutch, an echaust en maybe the get ecu. Will then not only look different but feel completely different!
That is front fender KTM supermoto or KTM 85??? How can I get front fender supermoto parts???
There is no supermoto bolt on option for this model. Have to hack on one of the aftermarket guards which is why I didnt do it.
very nice
Tutto sto lavoro per fare una moto bella, ma noiosa come utilizzo...
Smontare telaio e forcellone per farli neri..!?!?
Io avrei lavorato più sulla sostanza. Per fare il video però va bene.
Warp-9 charges about $90 per SM spoke wheel to go airtight tubeless, wonder how much it cost for materials to do it yourself? Do most people just let Warp-9 handle this mod or is DIY the norm?
looks pretty damn good, but why a 6-days instead of a regular 500 exc-f when you completely rebuild the colours and save like 1000$ comparred to the 6ér??
Six days has nice parts like cnc tripple clamps, better suspension, map switch etc. The colours on my year six days were awful imo! It was also the only one I could get, there is a waiting list to get them here and when that one came up for sale I grabbed it.
nice video i like to watch this
dude, why ? KTM already makes the 450 Supermoto ... there is no need for this build, in my opinion !
I don't think they ever imported the KTM supermoto into New Zealand, I have never seen one for sale here.
@@ashesman1 I own two, but I do not live in NZ, and can't tell if they were ever meant for the NZ market ... have no idea ... what brand of slipper clutch do you have on your KTM build ?
@@doncarlo5 Just the OEM clutch. I was worried it would be a nuisance and always lock up the back wheel on downshifts but only does if you really hammer it down into second. Even then its never a bother. Nowhere near as bad as my 390 Duke, that has a slipper and always locks the back under downshift!
@@ashesman1 I have ridden SuMo bikes, with (KTM 450 factory SuMo) and without slipper clutch, (average dirt bikes converted to SuMo), and there is a huge difference, especially riding on track, where you normally have to shift down 2 gears at a time... I was not aware of a slipper clutch on a 390 duke, unheard before! All I know is that the 390 Dukes for the European market are built in India!
The good news are: there is a ton of aftermarket slipper clutches for the KTM 450, (like the swiss Suter, or Adler), but I'm not so sure about the 500. I know riders who can play with the clutch lever, instead of using a slipper clutch, but SC rules on the race track (pro, semi-pro, and amateur)...
It's way better ! At least in my modest opinion!
@@doncarlo5 This bike is my work hack. I ride it around the hills to work most days. I may take it out to the track one day but not planning on racing. I do a bit of enduro/ hard enduro racing on my Husyk and some trials, that is more my style!
You got me thinking though. So today on the way home I gave it a pretty hard time on down shifting. Like 100 kph full hard braking into a 2nd gear tight downhill corner. Only if I really snatch the clutch out on the second gear or brake hard enough to pick up the back wheel does it even think about locking the back. I noticed that normally I am just controlling it with the clutch subconsciously. If I feel it letting go I just slip the clutch a little. As it is a road bike, I didn't really put any effort into performance modifications. I also wanted to have it so I could switch it back to dirt bike spec should the need arise, but dont think I could handle the stone chips! Only future mods in mind are maybe a steeering damper (gets pretty shaky over 130kph!) and something to damper the handle bar vibrations.
Yeah, all the KTM road bikes are made in India. My one claims to have a slipper clutch according to the specs but you wouldn't think so to ride it.
Why don't you start with a Husqvarna.... no need to re-paint
They are like rocking horse shit in New Zealand! ,Also this bike came up at a price I couldn't refuse.
front tire is directional
Please Can you put the valve links and the sealing strip of the spokes nuts?
The valves are from aliexpress. There are many options you can choose for style and colour. The rim tape is a 3M tape. I do not remember the exact part number but if you search forums you will find it. Its building flashing tape. Works perfectly. Nearly two years and no leaks. Make sure to cut the tape narrow to fit down into the low part of the front rim. What I did in the video did not work as got damaged by fitting the tire and had to be done again with narrower tape. After that it worked perfectly.
How much?? 🤔
What beautiful work you did on that machine.. looks similar to mine, however I didn't do all the powder coating...which looks amazing I might add.. Your tools selection would make anyone jealous to say the least :) The only thing in my opionion you missed was the mirrors.. I used Rottweiler Performance Arrow Flip mirrors.. love them.
Thanks for your kind comments. To be honest I hate the mirrors too. I had intended on changing them but as the bike is used a lot in the busy city I like to have big clear mirrors. The drivers in New Zealand are completely ignorant towards cyclists and motorcycles so safety is everything. The mirrors you mentioned look pretty good though, I may look into them further.
@@ashesman1 I understand and completely appreciate the comment about the safety side of the stock mirrors. My mirrors are not as clear as the stockers for sure. I just like the ability to flip them in so it is more trail worthy if I drop it on it's side or have to duck under a tree limb :) Cheers from Canada !! Stay Safe..
How long this take you to build?
About two weeks of evenings to do the actual build but about three months of planning and buying parts!
I am amazed how these people waste their money making a perfect bike just looking different... I do not know if it is a cultural thing but I can not do that my DRZ 400sm I rather buy a new bike with the amount of money it represents
Thanks for your feedback. "These people" do this for the love of the project. Also, this was a brand new bike, you cannot buy a new one like it. The total build cost not much more than the new price of the bike due to some deals I got. A DRZ400 SM is a nice bike but just doesnt have the power to weight of a ktm. And you just cannot buy a ktm SM in New Zealand so have to build one if you want one.
Awsome
very nice model , I like it .
eu deixava das cores que taba ,esse azul com preto ficou feio kkk
pana que medida de aros son esos
Niebieskie supermoto wygląda jak psia kupa. Tyle roboty psu w dupę. Efekt końcowy to jakiś dramat
awesome build. i would like to ask about the rim sizes. and tires sizes.
Tire sizes are 120/60 ZR17 and 160/60 ZR17 Michelin Power S 2CT+. Rim size is 5.5" rear and I think 3.5 front. Warp 9 Elite rims. Warp 9 can help with rim sizes that will suit your bike.
This is what separates the men from the boys! You do it right the first time and you'll only have to do it once!
KTM for matic no i.m happy KTM matic
Hello sir I just want ask what is the size of your rim front and back.and The size of your tires ?
ale te lusterka to tak jakby na koniec nasrać na ten motor
Se le puede poner posa pie o estribo para copiloto?
No lo creo. Solo se permite un pasajero si la bicicleta fue diseñada para uno. Tus leyes pueden ser diferentes.
What size is your front and rear tyres?.
120/60 ZR17 and 160/60 ZR17 Michelin Power RS
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Now you need an FMF 4.1 Titanium and some underbar mirrors, gonna look awesome
Halla
@@mats205 yooo
Beautiful build. Which turning signals did you use for the front and back. Also what tail delete did you use?
The turn signals were from ali express. Sorry, I dont have a link, but they should be easy enough to find. The tail delete was from sicass racing and was pretty well priced and excellent quality.
Thank you! Love the warp 9 stand. What color is that? Is it their standard blue? Also where did you get your foot pegs, brake peg and clutch peg?
@@michaelclass9772side stand was just their standard one, i got it with the wheels. Foot pegs and all the other aluminium parts were from aliexpress. Some parts I got reanodised locally which meant there are a few different shades of blue!
What a great build!!!!! Loved the video, super satisfying! ❤️🤘🏻
I just want to let you know that this is one of the best builds i have seen so far. I dont even wanna know how much time and money you have invested into this build ... i just love it !
Also congrats to your wife for helping you out.
Thanks! Actually I only spent a few weeks on the actual build but took months of googling and emails to find all the parts!
Buy a sixdays for repaint everything lol
What a waste to repaint an orange frame!
Why not buy the normal model and buy a pair of blue fork T's? In addition, it costs less and no work
Emergency room black, no
I brought myself a 2018 Suzuki DRZ400SM before I traded it because it really wasn’t what I thought. But a KTM 500cc now I’m ready to ride that.
What size rear sprocket did ya run!?
14 front, 44 rear. Good for about 140 kph. I would gear it any lower as it already impossible to keep the front wheel down in third gear! Much higher would be a waste too as there is only so fast you want to go on a dirt bike before it gets a bit hairy!
was it hard to paint the swingarm?
I didnt paint any parts. All were powder coated or anodised. But you could paint it I guess. It is easy to remove. If you powder coat you will need to remove the bearings and seals and fit new seals on reassembly. Powder coat was not much more expensive than paint and is much tougher. Make sure they mask anywhere that has bearings or axle bolted to it.
Wow nice
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Why use the extra money on a six-days version when ur just gonna spray paint over the ``six days parts``
Because six days has many other upgrades than just paint colour... billet triple clamps, better suspension, map switch and so forth. Also it was the only 500 I could get and I paid no more for it being a six days!
you spend all this money but get 30€ JFG breakdiscs from china? still great bike build
Thanks. Actually, I used that brake disc by choice. A friend has been running them for racing for some time and said really good. I also find it really good. Doesn't take much pressure on the front brake to pick the back wheel up. Saved a lot of money over other options to spend elsewhere. Just doesn't look as bling!
nice one dude. wish i have one..earn my sub...
This man said full build and he meant full build
Absolutely stunning build Ashley! That is my dream bike and next project now I have just finished my car build. What a fantastic job you have done. I'm in Perth and there seems to be plenty of these for sale over here. Well done 👏 👍 😎
P. S. Given the choice would you start with a KTM or a Husky?
Thanks for your kind words. I actually have a TE300 as well. Personally I don't like the look of the plastics on the personally don't like the look of the Husky plastics, but that is a personal thing. Six days KTM is same spec as a Husky. Probably the best thing about KTM is that there are so many parts avaialable. Most parts fit both, just not plastics, especially around the back end. Husky has a plastic sub frame, KTM still has aluminum so quite different. The non six days models dont have some of the nice features like better forks, billet triple clamps, map switch, bash plate etc.
People have criticised me for not starting with a Husky, but this was the only bike I could get at the time and the price was right. Even then, I would have gone six days KTM given the option. I wanted a KTM 500, but I don't want orange. So I made it not orange. It probably is not obvious in the pictures but the frame and swing arm are powder coated in a textured finish which is quite nice.
Hit me up if you have any questions... Cheers. Ashley.
@@ashesman1 thanks for the reply. I have to agree with you on the Husky plastics. I like that they are well specced machines but there is just something about a KTM and something better still about a six days. I did wonder myself how you could strip away all that lovely six days paint scheme but the end result more than justifies it. The powder coating looked amazing, you have the bike that you want with the cooler scheme that you want and you did it all yourself. Nothing more needs to be said 👌.
Well, you certainly have alot of extra time on your hands.
peak covid lol
@Whut I own a 2021 ktm 500 excf, im not that upset lol.
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Very detailed video, i was also impressed that your wife (i assume she is?) was helping in the process!
I wish I could have put all the detail in there. I struggled to compress it down to that much! Haha, yes she reluctantly got involved. Apparently I was doing it wrong!
still A bike i would love to own beside my 300 2stroke sm
Beautiful looking machine.
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How did you adjust the suspension for a road use ? I think the standard MX suspension is way too soft and rake angle is different now as the front wheel is smaller. Thank you
I use heavier oil in the forks. Also set suspension to the "sport" adjustment settings so is a bit firmer. I am not very heavy so the springs are on the edge of too stiff for me. The reduced head angle is a benefit as do not need that much take on the road although it is not actually noticeable. I find the suspension very firm. Actually I wouldnt want it any firmer, especially in the back. The front does dive a bit under really hard braking but to be expected for a long travel fork. Besides it helps to pick up the back wheel.
@@ashesman1 that’s what I found in mine the fork compression was ok but there was not enough rebound for a road. I think now about different offset triple clamps as it might improve the bike stability on higher speeds. Nice bike 👍
Where is akrap or fmf 4.1 ?
Still prefer orange chasis
Just wow! Whatta a dream.
Why buy a 6 days?
Firstly because they have better gear on them like better forks and a map switch. Secondly, pretty bits like billet triple clamps. And the main reason, it was all I could get after waiting a year and a half in the queue to get a 500!
Very beautiful job and very nice Ktm ! Enjoy it ... :)
what foot pegs are htose
No brand. From aliexpress. Been on for over two years now and still look like new and nice and tight in the pins.
ohhh, man I just bought some of those water flow LEDS for my bike and they didn't work! They worked fine on my car battery but on my 300 they dont work. They battery isnt on the bike no more and I just kick it over.. The stock front lights and rear LEDS work fine. I could only assume the lights were bad
To use those LED lights I had to remove the factory indicator flasher. Then I had to add diodes on the dash indicator lamp as due to the low current the LED lights draw, there was back feeding through that lamp. To test, remove the flasher and jump a wire across where it plugs in. If both left and right turn on at the same time, then unplug the dash lamp to see if they are back feeding. If they work on a car battery, then they are all good and you will be able to get them working on the bike. At 12:50 in the video I am doing the indicator wiring for the dash lamp. I made a up a piece of wire with two spade terminals to plug in place of the factory flasher unit.
@@ashesman1 I bought a ebay LED flasher and didn't seem to work.. Im pretty sure I did jump the flasher wires but maybe not
@@brendon8702 The lights have built in flashing so you dont need to use a flasher at all. Just like when you power them from a car battery and they flash by themselves. Test them again on the car battery, if they are still good then should be able to get them working on the bike easy enough.
@@ashesman1 Thanks!
Hello sir I just want ask what is the size of your rim front and back.and The size of your tires ?
Pretty sure it is 17x5.5. And 17x3. Definitely wouldn't go wider on the back as is tight to fit already. Warp 9 wheels.
@@ashesman1 thanks
I guessing you got a 5 inch rear rim by the way you put it on. I've never seen someone take the brake disc off to install. I'll try that next time on my husqvarna instead of spending an hour trying to install my rear wheel😂.
From memory the rear is 5.5". No way it can be fitted with the disc on. Believe me, I tried for quite a while off camera! Once I took the disc off it was easy!
@@ashesman1 jeez, what size tire? I run a 160 and get chain rub and swingarm rub occasionally. Love the feel of a fat tire in the rear though
Tire is a 160/60 Michelin power rs 2ct. I had a tiny bit of chain rub so moved the rim over by probably less than 2mm. Chain just brushes the tire now. There is an easy 10mm clearance both sides to the swing arm.
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What brand and type of graphics are thoes they look really good and I would like to get them?
The graphics store. Custom made for this build.
your helper looks likes she's a pro:)
Reeus pisan kang motorna 👍🤘🤘
Wow that looks amazing
change your license plate holder take off those mirrors and take off those hand guards then it would be perfect
Dont have a lot of choice on the license plate and mirrors with our laws...
@@ashesman1 either in finland but still do it if you have mirrord and ur plate is readable police dont care
Absolutely stunning build mate would be proud to own such a beautiful bike. Well done.
Thanks, I love this bike. I ride it to work over the hills as often as I can.