Hey Ian, I know this is the wrong video to ask this but figured you’d monitor the comments on this video close. I’m super interested in your opinion on the BMW gs1300. I’m sure you’ll be doing a review on it but curious if you have any idea on timeline on when that might be.
Whether you have a KTM budget or a KLX budget, there’s something about taking a bike and making it your own. If the bike you build makes you happy, you’re doing it right.
I bought a 2019 KTM 450 6 days new and did many of the changes you have done to your 350. Bar risers are a must for me as I like standing when off road. I have run the Shinko Cheater on the rear which I love and the Fattie on the front. The Fattie is the best front tire I have ever had on a dirt bike. Instead of buying an expensive exhaust I removed the stock spark arrester but replaced it with a Pro Moto End Cap which comes with a spark arrestor, I also had the ECU reprogrammed. I prefer a small tank bag over putting anything on the handlebars. The tank bag also helps me control the bike when coming into corners fast, Wolfman or Tusk are great. I have heavy duty tubes for the reasons you stated. I will give some thought to your recommended foot pegs. I enjoy your videos as we definitely think alike and I have been riding for 51 years.
Bro, you have really been evolving!!! Good for you!! You inspired me to get my Tuareg, sold it, JUUUUUUST before the announcement of the 25 Rally Model!!! Anyway, you did it again! The way you have your bike set up (this 350) is very inspiring! I have a 24 GasGas ES 500 which I love and want a KTM 350 ECXF as well. The motor on this bike sounds so good with Mike's Taco ECU!! Thank you for being you. Too bad; you that you are a photojournalist/celebrity us local regular folks may not be afforded the opportunity to ride with you! Maybe one day...I am here and ride your area when I ride. Who knows what the future holds. Looks like you will be BUSY reviewing all the '25 models. Excited to see the results for your work!! :)
A long time dual sport / ADV guru who is a good friend of mine say to shoot black windshield installation sealant into the bars. I did that in my 2012 500 EXC-F as well as my current 450. It also helps reduce the handlebar buzz/vibrations.
Pretty much exactly how I have my 501 setup. Best bike I’ve ever owned. Depending on how hard you want to go off-road, some simple adjustments can be made to tailor it one way or another 👍🏻
If you put softer springs in your Rekluse ring it will not free-wheel as much. The clutch engages at a lower rpm. I use six silver springs in mine. I just upgraded from the 3.0 to the 4.0. The Rekluse was a total game changer for me. Love your bike build!
Ian, I noticed your spoke weight was mounted upside down! The weights are designed to set almost fully down in the nipple and the set screw also tightens against the nipple, not against the spoke as you have it mounted currently…
I have done exactly the same mods on my Beta 500 RR-S! 4 gallon gas tank tho. HDB hand guards tho. Along with Talon cush drive hubs laced to DID Dirtstar wheels. Dunlop D606 rear and Pirelli MT21 front.
Ian, I have a '22 350 set up kind of like yours. I bought it just slightly used and it already had a Rekluse clutch, which I really didn't really care for. The seller didn't have the original, so after some adjustments suggested by Slavens I am learning to love it. It also came with just a fastway silencer end cap and power commander set up by Tacomoto. I installed the EU intake boot without reeds. It runs great and is plenty fast. Suspension I had reworked and travel shortened 34mm by Motolab in TN and I added a low Seat Concepts seat. Love this bike, I wouldn't trade it for anything. Before this I had a '18 690 enduro. Felt like I was wrestling a damn bear, too much for me in western MA. 🐻
Also rocking AXP after an old mention. Been watching a long time. Have to say you yourself looks great, like you improved your health lately or something! 👏👏👏 keep it up 💪
Great vid. Would love to see a review of the best out of the box dual sport, I don’t really have the time, wherewithal or expertise to build a bike like that.
Exceptional mods and you’re obviously using and enjoying every one of them. It could be an optical illusion but I think you should rotate the Mosko D rings bolted to the rear fender 180 degrees; load from the straps will spin them loose they way they are now.
@@mxbadboy263 no matter what..... a tricked out KLX will never be a KTM. A lot of these mods are not even available for the KLX..... and it's heavier too.
@@josephthornton8560I use to spend fortunes on dirt bike upgrades and ride with guys like Ian. Every ride was balls out and the more I rode with with guys like that the less enjoyment was in it. I longed for the days back on the farm riding a clapped out 100. I'm looking to buy the klx300 dual sport and only change the tires and leave it 100% stock and enjoy just riding again.
Ian, wish you would do a similar build for the KTM 390 Adventure from the Flex-bar items to the Scott Steering Dampener to the Recluse Clutch, etc. All would seem to improve the 390 for a beginner to handle better any “off-road exploring” lower speed riding than full bore “gung-ho” high speed “adventure riding” that you are capable of doing. In any case, best reviews as always on UA-cam for motorcycles !!!
i was only looking in the second hand market at this same or similar bike.ktm 350exc/ fe350 husky , both a good starting point and your build is very much similar to what i was thinking of doing nice job
Nice build Ian!! I'm still rolling on my similar built 2012 Beta 520RS. I'm going to run it until dies!! I've ran most of the trails from Hemet to Idyllwild. The Beta is my go to when staging out of our cabin or going to Big Bear, Lucerne, Silverwood, etc. IMHO, the dual sport is the true adventure bike when riding within 100 miles from driveway.
For me a dual sport needs to be somewhat long distance capable and have acceptable service intervals. Has the 350 exc in the us longer service intervals? Here in europe it is pretty much every 15 hours of riding and the engine needs a rebuild every 10-20k km (depends on usage).
Same here, you totally said my opinion! This is basically a well prepared hard enduro bike that needs to get to the dirt roads. Definitely not a dual sport set up with possibility to ride some long haul miles.
Perfectly said. The KTM is a dirt bike that can be ridden on the street. The point was made that the tires are not even street legal. Again more cents than sense.
@@davidfalgout7304 I see so many people get fooled into they are the "best dual sports" only to find out they are buzzy and skittish at highway speed cuz of the lightweight....then they read the manual saying it needs a top end every 135 hours. Thats why u see so many of them for sale with 3000 miles, roughly 100 hours.
@@davidfalgout7304 well, sometimes you just need to have a number plate to pass some miles to the dirt. It’s annoying as it can break and be lost in the wild but that is the pavement laws. Otherwise, if you have the money to do so, it’s very good build of this bike. I would love to abuse it with this goodies in a hard off road 🤫😁
15h race riding. "Dual sport" mode in you expand to 20h (not more because the oil properties also start to drop). 20h should be around 2k of riding. Isn't that more than ok? Same for the rebuild. Bikes with 300H + and 30k without any rebuild. Just oil and valve checks. We cannot look at these reference guides for race conditions and apply it the same to non race conditions. However, common sense is advised. However, yes, for dual sport riding in the real sense of riding in pavement and dirt times all the time, changing between those all the bike, this is not the right bike for it.
100% agreed. Great video Ian! I have a CRF450RL setup very similarly that I’ve done over 18,000 miles on. Top two mods for any of these high end dual sports are 1.) GET ECU from TacoMoto and 2.) Rekluse auto clutch. Totally transforms these bikes into mile munching single track crunching machines.
Awesome build. I have the exact same BRP bar mounts along with the Scott's damper on my 450 EXC-F. I need to get the exhaust heat shield for the same reason you have yours, to STOP burning my OTB riding pants.
Dude, what a build! I really love how you made it, just its a build for a hard enduro (not a dual sport at all). The only thing that I am feeling sorry about is that you don't have enough challenging paths and single tracks down there to really feel the full capability of this little capacity monster. Ride safe and always with some tracker when alone.
Thank you very much for this video. I have a 23 FE350 s. You have given me some good ideas Chachig$ lol. I like the fast way pegs and I've been kicking around the recluse I did end up using a power commander from Taco Moto it did help a bit with the flame outs but not 100% and of course it will flame out at the worst times. Here in Connecticut we don't have the abundance of trails it appears that you have. Having that street ability to get around to find these little areas so important.... I'm not that trailering guy it's a pain. I'm sure those fast way pegs will help a bit Keep up the great content.👍🏻
I have a similar setup on my 500 EXC-F, but went more BPD than Tusk. No reason other than minor personal preferences. I also have a Molecule Motorsports skid plate and love it. The Mosko Moto R10 is my favorite luggage option hands down. The only thing I haven't done is change the bars. Flexbars were tempting but I have so much stuff on my bars as far as electronics and other stuff that I don't want to reconfigure everything. Grand total for all the upgrades... about $6,000 so far. Yeah.
I have a 2022 350 too with a lot of the same or similar mods. I have spent some time with the rekluse and I don't like them at all. I know other people who love them but they are not that smooth when taking off from a stop to me so I end up using it like a normal clutch anyway. I'm also running the tusk tires. They are ok off road but the goldentyre's I was running before had more grip and did have a dot rating. Golden's do cost more and I think the Tusk tires will last longer too. Love the bike though. It's only worth the money because nothing that you can get with a license plate in CA even comes close except for the Beta. Beta in not main stream enough though.
Rekluse clutches do not or should not freewheel downhill. Yours is not adjusted right. Now caution for anyone considering one. If you get stuck on a hill and the bike goes to idle you are going to go backwards like lightning! I've owned 6 of them.
I had the 2019 350 xc-w that I dual sported and it made a terrible woods bike. If you watch the video the bike struggled going up hill and then when Ian got it out in the open you hear and see the bike almost leap out from under him. Thats the bike coming on the cams. The motor in the 350 is tuned for high rpm hp from the factory. It made no sense that ktm did not put torque cams in an off road four stroke bike. I got stuck on modest hills due to the bikes lack of torque that I could climb on a 125. If you ride single track like in the Midwest with tree's, mud and roots you are going to hate this bike.
Really enjoyed the recap of your 350 build. I've done similar to same year 500 Sans recluse and side stand. now I need to spend more money? 😂 from your review looks like I do 👍💰.
I'm in the market for a dual sport (Cal City Style). I'm looking at the Honda CRF 450 SL. I have some friends trying to sway me to a KTM 350 EXC-F. These are both brand new. I would like to hear your thoughts and input. Thank you.
Awesome! Would you recommend a 350 or a 500 for long-distance "light-luggage touring (mostly on dirt and gravel), with some tarmac, but no motorways? Thanks!
Nice build, next time more ranting please about the stock tanks and seats that come on performance dual sports. All the manufacturers are guilty of it.
@@jeffloucks2120 You're correct Jeff hence the need for more people to speak up. All the guys I ride with myself included bought a new bike, brought it home and replaced the tank and the seat. If it's street legal it should come with a decent tank and a seat you can sit on
One thing about a 350, its even more of a dirtbike with a plate. 60mph is pretty much it. "not so bad" on hiway is a good description. But cool bikes I'm sure.
So what’s the total price tag a regular person would expect to cough up for this bike all things considered. And what about the maintenance intervals and reliability? And lastly, you don’t reveal the trails you are riding; is this by design to keep traffic down, or so many people are so far from you mentioning them would be pointless. Your content is so honest and easy to absorb. Always a pleasure !!
Right now a stock 2024 350 exc-f after all the bs dealer fees and taxes could set you back around $15,000. The cpu Ian talks about he put on his is at least $800.
Dream build! On your squadron pro, is there a way to dim the light so you're not blinding on-coming traffic at night? I think KTMs have a hi-low beam switch but unsure if that can easily be integrated with a 3rd party system.
Hey, I have a similar build going on my 2018 KTM 690 enduro. I’m interested in the Rekluse clutch but looks like the one you linked isn’t compatible. As someone who used to ride a 690, do you know of a similar Rekluse that fits it?
I have and I'm currently on the tusk. The Golden's hook up way better offroad but wear out fast and cost more. The Tusk strangely feel better on the road.
I don’t understand these new style of acerbis tanks. I thought we evolved away from this style in the 90s bikes because of bad ergonomics and top heavy weight. Now instead of keeping extra fuel in the radiator wings area they’ve gotten back to putting it as high as possible?
I would love to try the Ktm 350/500...I flat wore out my XR250R and purchased a 2015 KTM 300 as a trail bike. I turned my old XR400R and XR628R into Dual Sports year’s ago. Lots of life left on those. Seriously thinking of getting the 350 or 500 and seeing what lasts the longest.
@@dlrmon1The 350 is a miserable bike on real single track. You know the type with tree's, mud and roots like we have in the Midwest. It's all hp and no torque. Hated it.
Nicely setup bike, I always enjoy hearing your feedback. To do a complete "ultimate" bike build like this with all the farkles, accessories, modifications, custom suspension (it you have it) easily adds up to nearly the purchase price of the bike itself- and probably more in some cases! Almost every aspect of the bike is changed whether that be something big like suspension ($$$$) or just a simple, shiny, $45 billet brake reservoir cover. A new KTM EXC is ~15k out the door and you might be surprised at just how quickly all of those accessories start adding up. Unless you're purchasing something very simple (like that $45 billet reservoir cover), almost every part is at least several hundred dollars for the quality parts you typically see on these. Before you know it, you have nearly $30k total into it (including the cost of the bike). If you want to save, but value these types of modifications, find a one/two/three year old bike that's already been setup in the "ultimate" configuration. In the automotive and motorcycle world, accessories like this don't add to the resale value. If you do try to sell your 2022 EXC that only has 10hrs and has been farkled out to the nines including proof of receipts totaling up to a $28k package at a $20k list price, you'll get laughed at and ripped a new one... "accessories don't add value." Find a two or three year old with 100hrs for ~$10k+/-- that's got nearly every accessory checked where you only have to change and tweak a few things like suspension to match your needs, and you'll do well. Those bikes are out there as a lot of folks who do these builds buy/sell/repeat every two-three years as they always want the latest bike version. That said, it is definitely fun though to buy a brand new one, start from scratch, and build it up to exactly the way you want (if finances allow). I know Ian's featured bikes that he's done that before too on his channel. :-)
The reason so many are for sale at 100 hours is cuz manufacture states it needs a top end every 135 hours. They'd rather pay sales tax on a new one than rebuild it.
Excellent video w/ a few points to make. Not all States are going to issue a road plate, the VIN will give it away. In WI; tires have to be DOT. I like your tires & would install them once the DOT's are burnt off. The big one is the Gas Tank; buy an opaque tank & the inspector will think it's a steel tank. The translucent tank you have would have to be protected by steel sheetmetal, not aluminum. I was told the BMW GS800 has that arrangement. An inspector will not pass the bike if he/she can see the gas level. Not all States, but some. Read what your State requires. The fuel re-mapping or any adjustments to the fuel system might require a dynameter test. It sounds like you didn't have to do that but if an owner is going to check the fuel settings, DON'T run a Rekluse Auto. Clutch. The dyno will burn it up. Dyno the bike w/ the standard clutch. After Dynoing, road test; then install the Rekluse. Finally; I wouldn't install a plastic skid plate unless the Mfr. guaranteed that there are fire-retardants added. Now I can't imagine what set of circumstances would be required to possibly create enough heat to ignite the plastic but since it's bolted to the bike, that's a red-flag to me. Another would be the cold weather shock resistance. Not only the plastic material used but if there's any filler used to strengthen the plastic besides any additives used, especially UV protection. Even the molding process can have a big effect on cold shock resistance. Personally, I'd stay w/ aluminum, plastic has to many variables for a skid plate application.
How to turn a badass $12K capable dual sport into an over accessorized blinged out $30K toy. Handguards, Tires, Suspension, Exhaust/GET ECU from taco moto is all you need. Battery replacement is also a must for reliability.
BUILD LIST:
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⚡ Athena GET ECU: www.tacomoto.co
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⚡ Antigravity Re-Start Li-Ion Battery: tinyurl.com/45s3kj8u
Hey Ian, I know this is the wrong video to ask this but figured you’d monitor the comments on this video close. I’m super interested in your opinion on the BMW gs1300. I’m sure you’ll be doing a review on it but curious if you have any idea on timeline on when that might be.
Whether you have a KTM budget or a KLX budget, there’s something about taking a bike and making it your own. If the bike you build makes you happy, you’re doing it right.
OMG - Perfect timing...in process of purchasing this exact bike....thanks!!!
Good choice!
I bought a 2019 KTM 450 6 days new and did many of the changes you have done to your 350. Bar risers are a must for me as I like standing when off road. I have run the Shinko Cheater on the rear which I love and the Fattie on the front. The Fattie is the best front tire I have ever had on a dirt bike. Instead of buying an expensive exhaust I removed the stock spark arrester but replaced it with a Pro Moto End Cap which comes with a spark arrestor, I also had the ECU reprogrammed. I prefer a small tank bag over putting anything on the handlebars. The tank bag also helps me control the bike when coming into corners fast, Wolfman or Tusk are great. I have heavy duty tubes for the reasons you stated. I will give some thought to your recommended foot pegs. I enjoy your videos as we definitely think alike and I have been riding for 51 years.
NIce 350 setup. Still I do love the 'Tractor Factor' on my 501 for single track....really helped dropping a tooth on my front sprocket.
"I need to stop watching so much motorcycle content", ultimate dual sport build -Brm. Sighs, "click"
Me too😂
Me 3... 25rn looking to get back into riding once I pay off my car at the end of this year
Bro, you have really been evolving!!! Good for you!! You inspired me to get my Tuareg, sold it, JUUUUUUST before the announcement of the 25 Rally Model!!! Anyway, you did it again! The way you have your bike set up (this 350) is very inspiring! I have a 24 GasGas ES 500 which I love and want a KTM 350 ECXF as well. The motor on this bike sounds so good with Mike's Taco ECU!! Thank you for being you. Too bad; you that you are a photojournalist/celebrity us local regular folks may not be afforded the opportunity to ride with you! Maybe one day...I am here and ride your area when I ride. Who knows what the future holds. Looks like you will be BUSY reviewing all the '25 models. Excited to see the results for your work!! :)
A long time dual sport / ADV guru who is a good friend of mine say to shoot black windshield installation sealant into the bars. I did that in my 2012 500 EXC-F as well as my current 450. It also helps reduce the handlebar buzz/vibrations.
Pretty much exactly how I have my 501 setup. Best bike I’ve ever owned. Depending on how hard you want to go off-road, some simple adjustments can be made to tailor it one way or another 👍🏻
Loved the ride at the end of the video. That thing is a rocket. Exactly what I’m looking for.
If you put softer springs in your Rekluse ring it will not free-wheel as much. The clutch engages at a lower rpm. I use six silver springs in mine. I just upgraded from the 3.0 to the 4.0. The Rekluse was a total game changer for me. Love your bike build!
I have the 3.0 and also run 3 silver springs.
Ian, I noticed your spoke weight was mounted upside down! The weights are designed to set almost fully down in the nipple and the set screw also tightens against the nipple, not against the spoke as you have it mounted currently…
Had several Rekluse clutches. Absolute game changer!
Hearing you laughing - this is what pure joy sounds like!
Great job!
I have done exactly the same mods on my Beta 500 RR-S! 4 gallon gas tank tho. HDB hand guards tho. Along with Talon cush drive hubs laced to DID Dirtstar wheels. Dunlop D606 rear and Pirelli MT21 front.
Awesome mods on this KTM 350 Ian and really helps us off road riders to know the benefits of these parts modifications. Love watching your videos!
Ian, I have a '22 350 set up kind of like yours. I bought it just slightly used and it already had a Rekluse clutch, which I really didn't really care for. The seller didn't have the original, so after some adjustments suggested by Slavens I am learning to love it. It also came with just a fastway silencer end cap and power commander set up by Tacomoto. I installed the EU intake boot without reeds. It runs great and is plenty fast. Suspension I had reworked and travel shortened 34mm by Motolab in TN and I added a low Seat Concepts seat. Love this bike, I wouldn't trade it for anything. Before this I had a '18 690 enduro. Felt like I was wrestling a damn bear, too much for me in western MA. 🐻
This is the coolest bike I’ve ever seen on your channel.
Also rocking AXP after an old mention. Been watching a long time. Have to say you yourself looks great, like you improved your health lately or something! 👏👏👏 keep it up 💪
Awesome project! I've wanted to do that build for years.
Great vid. Would love to see a review of the best out of the box dual sport, I don’t really have the time, wherewithal or expertise to build a bike like that.
You do not need to do all of that. Just do what you think you need and come back to the video for recommendations on specific parts.
Exceptional mods and you’re obviously using and enjoying every one of them. It could be an optical illusion but I think you should rotate the Mosko D rings bolted to the rear fender 180 degrees; load from the straps will spin them loose they way they are now.
Thanks Ian. It will be a long time but evnetually, somehting similar is my fantasy DS build. For now.... I'll do what I cna with KLX300.
You can! I had the 350 and it wasn't as good as my Xr250.
@@mxbadboy263 no matter what..... a tricked out KLX will never be a KTM. A lot of these mods are not even available for the KLX..... and it's heavier too.
@@josephthornton8560I use to spend fortunes on dirt bike upgrades and ride with guys like Ian. Every ride was balls out and the more I rode with with guys like that the less enjoyment was in it. I longed for the days back on the farm riding a clapped out 100. I'm looking to buy the klx300 dual sport and only change the tires and leave it 100% stock and enjoy just riding again.
Ian, wish you would do a similar build for the KTM 390 Adventure from the Flex-bar items to the Scott Steering Dampener to the Recluse Clutch, etc. All would seem to improve the 390 for a beginner to handle better any “off-road exploring” lower speed riding than full bore “gung-ho” high speed “adventure riding” that you are capable of doing. In any case, best reviews as always on UA-cam for motorcycles !!!
i was only looking in the second hand market at this same or similar bike.ktm 350exc/ fe350 husky , both a good starting point and your build is very much similar to what i was thinking of doing nice job
Had a recluse on my cross challenge biggest issue I had was no gearbox lockup if you had to stop on a steep uphill it would just roll backwards.
After crashing going backwards few times I quickly learned if I got stuck on a hill to keep some gas on!
You could run LAB2V with it this year and post a video. Could make a whole series.
Nice build Ian!! I'm still rolling on my similar built 2012 Beta 520RS. I'm going to run it until dies!! I've ran most of the trails from Hemet to Idyllwild. The Beta is my go to when staging out of our cabin or going to Big Bear, Lucerne, Silverwood, etc. IMHO, the dual sport is the true adventure bike when riding within 100 miles from driveway.
This review is an incredible treasure trove of information. I always learn a lot from your programs.
For me a dual sport needs to be somewhat long distance capable and have acceptable service intervals. Has the 350 exc in the us longer service intervals? Here in europe it is pretty much every 15 hours of riding and the engine needs a rebuild every 10-20k km (depends on usage).
Same here, you totally said my opinion! This is basically a well prepared hard enduro bike that needs to get to the dirt roads. Definitely not a dual sport set up with possibility to ride some long haul miles.
Perfectly said. The KTM is a dirt bike that can be ridden on the street. The point was made that the tires are not even street legal. Again more cents than sense.
@@davidfalgout7304 I see so many people get fooled into they are the "best dual sports" only to find out they are buzzy and skittish at highway speed cuz of the lightweight....then they read the manual saying it needs a top end every 135 hours. Thats why u see so many of them for sale with 3000 miles, roughly 100 hours.
@@davidfalgout7304 well, sometimes you just need to have a number plate to pass some miles to the dirt. It’s annoying as it can break and be lost in the wild but that is the pavement laws. Otherwise, if you have the money to do so, it’s very good build of this bike. I would love to abuse it with this goodies in a hard off road 🤫😁
15h race riding. "Dual sport" mode in you expand to 20h (not more because the oil properties also start to drop). 20h should be around 2k of riding. Isn't that more than ok?
Same for the rebuild. Bikes with 300H + and 30k without any rebuild. Just oil and valve checks.
We cannot look at these reference guides for race conditions and apply it the same to non race conditions. However, common sense is advised.
However, yes, for dual sport riding in the real sense of riding in pavement and dirt times all the time, changing between those all the bike, this is not the right bike for it.
100% agreed. Great video Ian! I have a CRF450RL setup very similarly that I’ve done over 18,000 miles on. Top two mods for any of these high end dual sports are 1.) GET ECU from TacoMoto and 2.) Rekluse auto clutch. Totally transforms these bikes into mile munching single track crunching machines.
Legendary build, Ian - love it
Awesome build.
I have the exact same BRP bar mounts along with the Scott's damper on my 450 EXC-F.
I need to get the exhaust heat shield for the same reason you have yours, to STOP burning my OTB riding pants.
Dude, what a build! I really love how you made it, just its a build for a hard enduro (not a dual sport at all). The only thing that I am feeling sorry about is that you don't have enough challenging paths and single tracks down there to really feel the full capability of this little capacity monster. Ride safe and always with some tracker when alone.
Great takes! This is my next motorcycle. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you very much for this video.
I have a 23 FE350 s.
You have given me some good ideas Chachig$ lol. I like the fast way pegs and I've been kicking around the recluse I did end up using a power commander from Taco Moto it did help a bit with the flame outs but not 100% and of course it will flame out at the worst times.
Here in Connecticut we don't have the abundance of trails it appears that you have.
Having that street ability to get around to find these little areas so important....
I'm not that trailering guy it's a pain.
I'm sure those fast way pegs will help a bit
Keep up the great content.👍🏻
You are in great shape Ian, love it!!
I have a similar setup on my 500 EXC-F, but went more BPD than Tusk. No reason other than minor personal preferences. I also have a Molecule Motorsports skid plate and love it. The Mosko Moto R10 is my favorite luggage option hands down. The only thing I haven't done is change the bars. Flexbars were tempting but I have so much stuff on my bars as far as electronics and other stuff that I don't want to reconfigure everything. Grand total for all the upgrades... about $6,000 so far. Yeah.
Can’t wait for your next Transalp video 🎉
Great info Ian! Beautiful bike!!
I have a 2022 350 too with a lot of the same or similar mods. I have spent some time with the rekluse and I don't like them at all. I know other people who love them but they are not that smooth when taking off from a stop to me so I end up using it like a normal clutch anyway. I'm also running the tusk tires. They are ok off road but the goldentyre's I was running before had more grip and did have a dot rating. Golden's do cost more and I think the Tusk tires will last longer too. Love the bike though. It's only worth the money because nothing that you can get with a license plate in CA even comes close except for the Beta. Beta in not main stream enough though.
incredible set-up. thanks a lot.
and one more thing - love the extinguisher .... cheers
BTW Ian, I forgot to mention (in case you didn't know) Rekluse makes a auto clutch for the Tenere 700 as well.
Love ya brother
You have the best bikes!!!
Rekluse clutches do not or should not freewheel downhill. Yours is not adjusted right. Now caution for anyone considering one. If you get stuck on a hill and the bike goes to idle you are going to go backwards like lightning! I've owned 6 of them.
I had the 2019 350 xc-w that I dual sported and it made a terrible woods bike. If you watch the video the bike struggled going up hill and then when Ian got it out in the open you hear and see the bike almost leap out from under him. Thats the bike coming on the cams. The motor in the 350 is tuned for high rpm hp from the factory. It made no sense that ktm did not put torque cams in an off road four stroke bike. I got stuck on modest hills due to the bikes lack of torque that I could climb on a 125. If you ride single track like in the Midwest with tree's, mud and roots you are going to hate this bike.
I am very greatful as now I can show my wife a guy who has upgraded his bike more than I have😂
Really enjoyed the recap of your 350 build. I've done similar to same year 500 Sans recluse and side stand. now I need to spend more money? 😂 from your review looks like I do 👍💰.
This is an amazing platform, but for a dual sport I need atleast 2500 miles for maintenance intervals. Atleast the kind of riding I do
Love the TM skid plate on my 350. If anyone is looking, it is still available. Part number KTMC352
You forgot to add Stegg Pegs ... no more arm pump ... connects you to the bike for much better control.
Was looking for link for the tires? Figure I’d see if you wanted to add it before I order them thank you
Now sell it and start a Kove 450 Rally build :)
Yeh buy a bike thats twice the weight with less power?
You were having way too much fun riding at the end of your video!
I'm in the market for a dual sport (Cal City Style). I'm looking at the Honda CRF 450 SL. I have some friends trying to sway me to a KTM 350 EXC-F. These are both brand new. I would like to hear your thoughts and input. Thank you.
Awesome! Would you recommend a 350 or a 500 for long-distance "light-luggage touring (mostly on dirt and gravel), with some tarmac, but no motorways? Thanks!
How many extra $1000s did the upgrades come to? Sweet bike! No compromises
So you keeping the HuskyFE 501 build or this 350?
It would be nice if you could compare two for dual-sport.
Nice build, next time more ranting please about the stock tanks and seats that come on performance dual sports. All the manufacturers are guilty of it.
They aren't, at least what I would consider true dual sports. You're buying a street legal dirtbike platform.
@@jeffloucks2120 You're correct Jeff hence the need for more people to speak up. All the guys I ride with myself included bought a new bike, brought it home and replaced the tank and the seat. If it's street legal it should come with a decent tank and a seat you can sit on
GEL Innersoles in your boots work also.
I love my 2022 ktm500 with almost the same mods
have you tried the TUbliss system with the dual air chambers ? wasnt sure if you were referring to a true tubeless tire or the dual air chamber system
One thing about a 350, its even more of a dirtbike with a plate. 60mph is pretty much it. "not so bad" on hiway is a good description.
But cool bikes I'm sure.
Hi Ian, Mosko moto just released the rackless 40 v4.0 do you have any plans to review the new version?
Kind regards from the Netherlands!
I hear ktm not very reliable beta would be a better choice?
Well thought-out and justifiable build. Did you mention what the total investment was from the base bike?
So what’s the total price tag a regular person would expect to cough up for this bike all things considered. And what about the maintenance intervals and reliability? And lastly, you don’t reveal the trails you are riding; is this by design to keep traffic down, or so many people are so far from you mentioning them would be pointless. Your content is so honest and easy to absorb. Always a pleasure !!
Right now a stock 2024 350 exc-f after all the bs dealer fees and taxes could set you back around $15,000. The cpu Ian talks about he put on his is at least $800.
Awesome bike, great video. With that Rekluse clutch, can you still do clutch up wheelies in any gear? Cheers
Dream build! On your squadron pro, is there a way to dim the light so you're not blinding on-coming traffic at night? I think KTMs have a hi-low beam switch but unsure if that can easily be integrated with a 3rd party system.
Yes, it ties into the factory dimmer switch
Hey, I have a similar build going on my 2018 KTM 690 enduro. I’m interested in the Rekluse clutch but looks like the one you linked isn’t compatible. As someone who used to ride a 690, do you know of a similar Rekluse that fits it?
Great build! Did you consider switching out the rear hub for a cush drive?
what body armor are you wearing under the Mosko Jersey?
Nice build! How is the handlebar vibrations of the 350 compared to the 500? Tried the 500, but to vibey for me. :)
LOVE IT!!!!!!
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Ian, have you used the Goldentyres? The fatty front is pretty awesome and they are DOT legal.
I have and I'm currently on the tusk. The Golden's hook up way better offroad but wear out fast and cost more. The Tusk strangely feel better on the road.
What's the engine braking like on the newer 350's? Tractor like or more free flowing?
Hi Ian. Slightly off topic here, but what is the body armour that you're wearing underneath the mosko jersey?
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@@BigRockMotothank you
Suspension mods _ did I miss that bit?
I don’t understand these new style of acerbis tanks. I thought we evolved away from this style in the 90s bikes because of bad ergonomics and top heavy weight. Now instead of keeping extra fuel in the radiator wings area they’ve gotten back to putting it as high as possible?
Tempting...but I keep telling myself I’ll wait until my old XR’s wear out. Starting to think they will out live me...
I had the 350. It was ok but nothing compared to my Honds XR250 with a dual sport setup.
I would love to try the Ktm 350/500...I flat wore out my XR250R and purchased a 2015 KTM 300 as a trail bike. I turned my old XR400R and XR628R into Dual Sports year’s ago. Lots of life left on those. Seriously thinking of getting the 350 or 500 and seeing what lasts the longest.
@@dlrmon1The 350 is a miserable bike on real single track. You know the type with tree's, mud and roots like we have in the Midwest. It's all hp and no torque. Hated it.
I love my mosko 10L on my 890.
Man those mods are like almost twice as much as our dualsport a crf150l
Nicely setup bike, I always enjoy hearing your feedback. To do a complete "ultimate" bike build like this with all the farkles, accessories, modifications, custom suspension (it you have it) easily adds up to nearly the purchase price of the bike itself- and probably more in some cases! Almost every aspect of the bike is changed whether that be something big like suspension ($$$$) or just a simple, shiny, $45 billet brake reservoir cover. A new KTM EXC is ~15k out the door and you might be surprised at just how quickly all of those accessories start adding up. Unless you're purchasing something very simple (like that $45 billet reservoir cover), almost every part is at least several hundred dollars for the quality parts you typically see on these. Before you know it, you have nearly $30k total into it (including the cost of the bike).
If you want to save, but value these types of modifications, find a one/two/three year old bike that's already been setup in the "ultimate" configuration. In the automotive and motorcycle world, accessories like this don't add to the resale value. If you do try to sell your 2022 EXC that only has 10hrs and has been farkled out to the nines including proof of receipts totaling up to a $28k package at a $20k list price, you'll get laughed at and ripped a new one... "accessories don't add value." Find a two or three year old with 100hrs for ~$10k+/-- that's got nearly every accessory checked where you only have to change and tweak a few things like suspension to match your needs, and you'll do well. Those bikes are out there as a lot of folks who do these builds buy/sell/repeat every two-three years as they always want the latest bike version.
That said, it is definitely fun though to buy a brand new one, start from scratch, and build it up to exactly the way you want (if finances allow). I know Ian's featured bikes that he's done that before too on his channel. :-)
The reason so many are for sale at 100 hours is cuz manufacture states it needs a top end every 135 hours. They'd rather pay sales tax on a new one than rebuild it.
Can you properly travel with that bike? Without having to check everything every 10 miles? I wonder how heavy the maintenance is.
How much horsepower would you say it has now?
Good build! Haven't you done anything to front/rear suspensions?
See "Three Brothers" on the fork - more than just a sticker ;-)
so hjow much total ?? Ball park figure so we know what to aim at and if its viable ...
Cool stuff
Thanks for the content. Question: I see BDR stickers on the bike, did you complete full BDRs with this setup?
Thanks in advance.
No, I always take a larger ADV bike for the BDR's
Jeese, how many bikes have you got?
What psi you are running on the tubes?
Did anyone else see the ghost open up the cabinet door behind him in the end of the video?
The only thing missing is a rally tower!
She’s a looker too… not too many dual sports that look as pretty as a KTMTreeFitty..
Excellent video w/ a few points to make. Not all States are going to issue a road plate, the VIN will give it away. In WI; tires have to be DOT. I like your tires & would install them once the DOT's are burnt off.
The big one is the Gas Tank; buy an opaque tank & the inspector will think it's a steel tank. The translucent tank you have would have to be protected by steel sheetmetal, not aluminum. I was told the BMW GS800 has that arrangement. An inspector will not pass the bike if he/she can see the gas level. Not all States, but some. Read what your State requires.
The fuel re-mapping or any adjustments to the fuel system might require a dynameter test. It sounds like you didn't have to do that but if an owner is going to check the fuel settings, DON'T run a Rekluse Auto. Clutch. The dyno will burn it up. Dyno the bike w/ the standard clutch. After Dynoing, road test; then install the Rekluse.
Finally; I wouldn't install a plastic skid plate unless the Mfr. guaranteed that there are fire-retardants added. Now I can't imagine what set of circumstances would be required to possibly create enough heat to ignite the plastic but since it's bolted to the bike, that's a red-flag to me. Another would be the cold weather shock resistance. Not only the plastic material used but if there's any filler used to strengthen the plastic besides any additives used, especially UV protection. Even the molding process can have a big effect on cold shock resistance. Personally, I'd stay w/ aluminum, plastic has to many variables for a skid plate application.
How to turn a badass $12K capable dual sport into an over accessorized blinged out $30K toy. Handguards, Tires, Suspension, Exhaust/GET ECU from taco moto is all you need. Battery replacement is also a must for reliability.
Forget this….we want Transalp videos.
My two cents - find a used 450 EXCF - the power is perfect and the engine isn’t running so hard. The 500s are nice but not as fun on trails.
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My EXC came with rim locks from the factory but in a plastic bag.