2012 KTM 450SXF Factory Edition: First Ride! DeCoster is still The Man

Started by mxengineer4 , Feb 26 2012 08:16 PM

80 replies to this topic

  • Loopy

Posted 02 March 2012 - 08:16 PM

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pk6n, on 29 February 2012 - 03:35 PM, said:

So I was looking at the one that came into my dealership.( already sold) and the plastics fit right on to the 11-12 bikes. I wanted to buy a set and I looked it up,  if you want to buy the shrouds you have to return your damaged ones when you get the new set.

I wonder if it is a red bull thing or a Ktm thing?  I've heard red bull doesn't let anyone run their logo.
I'm nearly positive that I saw some Red Bull graphics in the power parts catalog. Actually it may have been Ktm-Parts. Perhaps they jusy don't want anybody using the new plastics.
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  • ktm231

Posted 03 March 2012 - 07:52 AM

#22

Does anyone know if there is a service manual/cd for the factory edition yet?, I can't find one anywhere, it would be nice to know how to work on it.

  • mikerides33

Posted 03 March 2012 - 10:19 AM

#23

I will check for you. I am sure its coming soon!

Edited by mikerides33, 03 March 2012 - 10:22 AM.

  • Mike546

Posted 03 March 2012 - 12:12 PM

#24

ktm231, on 03 March 2012 - 07:52 AM, said:

Does anyone know if there is a service manual/cd for the factory edition yet?, I can't find one anywhere, it would be nice to know how to work on it.

I still cant find one for my 2012 450sx-f

  • steve841

Posted 03 March 2012 - 02:38 PM

#25

Just got mine last night ...  was breaking it in today ...

Feels (ergos) great ...  even compared to my 2012 450SX-F!!  Almost extra modern. Cant wait for track time.

Have found one issue to keep an eye on:  The one bolt which I assume holds the valve train was slightly loose and leaking some oil.  Cranked it down a little and still getting a smidge of oil ... but who knows...

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  • chipj

Posted 03 March 2012 - 05:12 PM

#26

Got a chance to ride the new scoot today and I was very impressed.  The biggest endorsement I can give the bike is that it's a blast to ride - I didn't want to get off of it. Feels light in the air (dare I say 250f feeling) and planted in the corners.  The suspension is good - not great and I can see where a revlave to give more bottoming resistance will be necessary.  I always get my susp revalved anyways, but stock it's better than most.

If you are lucky enough to own one of these, you won't be sorry.

  • openclasspro

Posted 03 March 2012 - 07:24 PM

#27

Ditto above,much lighter sitting on,riding and jumping than my 11s.faster revving,fi was spot on responsive,not as thin or light as12 crf 450,but close!

  • Kevin Reynolds

Posted 04 March 2012 - 07:16 AM

#28

mtbracerx, on 29 February 2012 - 10:18 AM, said:

would a skidplate for a 2012 xcw 450,500 fit ?

Yes it fits like it's made for it. Picked up my new SX F yesterday then ran over to the KTM dealer were I get all my parts (3 Bros racing in New port Beach Ca) and ordered a FMF exhaust and also got a skid plate for it. Same skid plate as the 2012 450, 500 EXC / XC-W


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  • Kevin Reynolds

Posted 04 March 2012 - 07:22 AM

#29

ktm231, on 01 March 2012 - 04:13 PM, said:

mxengineer4, my cam chain tensioner is about half the length of yours and is silver, anyone else have a different looking chain tensioner on the factory edition?

ktm231,

My tensioner is the same as in mxengineer4's pictures. The tensioner on my 2012 500 EXC (same engine on the out side) is short and silver like it sounds yours is. Wonder why yours is the shorter silver one?

  • ktm231

Posted 04 March 2012 - 01:02 PM

#30

Kevin Reynolds, on 04 March 2012 - 07:22 AM, said:

ktm231,

My tensioner is the same as in mxengineer4's pictures. The tensioner on my 2012 500 EXC (same engine on the out side) is short and silver like it sounds yours is. Wonder why yours is the shorter silver one?

That is kind of odd, another guy I know just got his and he has the shorter silver tensioner like mine?

  • mtbracerx

Posted 05 March 2012 - 06:33 AM

#31

Kevin Reynolds, on 04 March 2012 - 07:16 AM, said:

Yes it fits like it's made for it. Picked up my new SX F yesterday then ran over to the KTM dealer were I get all my parts (3 Bros racing in New port Beach Ca) and ordered a FMF exhaust and also got a skid plate for it. Same skid plate as the 2012 450, 500 EXC / XC-W


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  • Mike662b

Posted 05 March 2012 - 09:54 AM

#32

Thanks for the feedback guys. Decisions, decisions....

  • racerxx276

Posted 05 March 2012 - 08:18 PM

#33

what is the stock gearing on the Special edition?

  • patrickincc

Posted 10 March 2012 - 12:54 PM

#34

Well i picked mine up today from three brothers racing, and this is the first time and wont be the last that i deal with those guys. What a pleasant experience and bitchen bad ass bike. Picked up the pipe and skid plate as well thanks to Eduardo. Rock on you guys and three bros that  make the ktm buying experience a pleasant one.

  • mikerides33

Posted 10 March 2012 - 02:38 PM

#35

patrickincc, on 10 March 2012 - 12:54 PM, said:

Well i picked mine up today from three brothers racing, and this is the first time and wont be the last that i deal with those guys. What a pleasant experience and bitchen bad ass bike. Picked up the pipe and skid plate as well thanks to Eduardo. Rock on you guys and three bros that  make the ktm buying experience a pleasant one.
How was your experience?

  • patrickincc

Posted 10 March 2012 - 08:56 PM

#36

Three Brothers was a good experience. I have been to many dealers i would say this one is at the top of my list.. No games at all.

  • steve841

Posted 12 March 2012 - 03:47 AM

#37

Anyone know who's got backgrounds available for the FE yet?  Doesn't quite look like the same plates ....

  • tim507

Posted 12 March 2012 - 07:13 AM

#38

I would go to a local backgrounds designer and get it done. That is my plan, as the 5 does not cut it for me. I am getting just a small 507 to cover the 5

  • ktm231

Posted 12 March 2012 - 09:48 AM

#39

steve841, on 12 March 2012 - 03:47 AM, said:

Anyone know who's got backgrounds available for the FE yet?  Doesn't quite look like the same plates ....

Decal Works has them, mine will be here this week, you just have to call to order them.

  • Kevin Reynolds

Posted 12 March 2012 - 01:29 PM

#40

patrickincc, on 10 March 2012 - 08:56 PM, said:

Three Brothers was a good experience. I have been to many dealers i would say this one is at the top of my list.. No games at all.

I agree! Three BrosRacing is where I get all my KTM parts.. Wish I would could have given them my business when I bought my 2012 500 EXC and my Dungey replica, but I had already bought the EXC and put a deposit on the Dungey at another dealer when I discovered them. Not that I had any issues with the dealer I bought my bikes from, its just Three Bros Racing is the place to go in So Cal if you have a KTM. They aslo have Burg and Husky.
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