Slainte Mhaith
Gentleman Dog
Been riding the KTM300 most of the time and decided to take the KTM 500 out this weekend. Sommer with my son to Rhino park. Have not ridden it for a while.
Realised how much the 500 vibrates. Feels like a rattle box after the 300.
Imho it is not a tool for enduro riding: On gravel you feel all the bump and get shaken around especially when you add a bit of speed. Bikes like the 690 do much better and I think it is because they are a bit heavier.
Yet I love the bike and want to keep it. Make it a bit easier to ride.
Planned changes:
- Some sort of screen or mini tower to make the wind buffer a bit less.
- Upgrade the seat for more comfort. The original is damn hard. Harder than most plastics
- Would love a long range tank. Mostly for added weight. But looking for something that don't change the looks too much and don't cost an arm and a leg.
What else could you recommend?
Is there a way to balance the engine?
Realised how much the 500 vibrates. Feels like a rattle box after the 300.
Imho it is not a tool for enduro riding: On gravel you feel all the bump and get shaken around especially when you add a bit of speed. Bikes like the 690 do much better and I think it is because they are a bit heavier.
Yet I love the bike and want to keep it. Make it a bit easier to ride.
Planned changes:
- Some sort of screen or mini tower to make the wind buffer a bit less.
- Upgrade the seat for more comfort. The original is damn hard. Harder than most plastics
- Would love a long range tank. Mostly for added weight. But looking for something that don't change the looks too much and don't cost an arm and a leg.
What else could you recommend?
Is there a way to balance the engine?
