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Comment on More Photos From Baja by Mike Nield

Mike Nield — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 21:03:47 +0000

Love the pics. Somewhat familiar area. We pre-ran from San Quintin to San Ignacio in 2000 before the Baja Dos Mil. I remember going to Francisquito to buy some gas.

Comment on Random Photo by Jake

Jake — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 20:38:57 +0000

Alfred what ever you do don’t let off the throttle.

Comment on Random Photo by Chilly

Chilly — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 15:07:05 +0000

“Alfred was just beginning to understand how much a visor contributes to stability”

Comment on Random Photo by Preston R Hannula

Preston R Hannula — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 15:02:32 +0000

when Alfred told his KTM “lets bring the pain” a misunderstanding was born.

Comment on Chilly’s Blog- On a Roll by Chilly

Chilly — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 14:58:23 +0000

I have not ridden the 2012 350xcf yet. We spent lots of time with the 2011 model and used the Sicass racing mapping switch on it. I really liked that bike and the map switch was a real benefit.

Comment on More Photos From Baja by Chilly

Chilly — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 14:56:22 +0000

No, this is all south of Francisquito.

Comment on 2012 KTM 350exc Review by Chilly

Chilly — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 14:54:12 +0000

Hi Jeffro

What I was referring to on the 350 was pretty specific, that the spring rates were way too soft for my 200lb weight. There is also a valving issue on the 2012 bikes that causes the fork to ride a little low in the stroke. Both of these issues contribute of a little instability in the sand.

I am currently racing the 500xcw, with a Trail Tricks fork and I am doing very well with it. The frames are basically the same between both bikes. So I don’t see any inherit issues on stability, the fork just needs a little help.

Another tip on these bikes is to shorten the shock to gain stability. I was considering it, but so far have not felt the need to do so once I had the correct spring rates front and rear (7.6/.46)

Thanks
Chilly

Comment on 2012 KTM 350exc Review by jeffro

jeffro — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 13:55:41 +0000

Chilly, I am considering this for my next bike but one thing you mention makes me nervous – that you felt good everywhere except on a whooped sand road (our trails are mostly sand). I had a very hard time with my previous KTM’s (2005 300 exc and 2006 250XCW) on sand due to stability issues, especially in turns even with suspension work. Sorry if this is a stupid question; but is this a weakness of the PDS design or something that could easily be dialed out? I didn’t realize how unstable these bikes were until I got my gas gas. If the PDS is still inherently unstable in sand there is no way I will go back to KTM. thanks

Comment on More Photos From Baja by Scott

Scott — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 05:32:38 +0000

Good job guys. Been following with interest. If this route is where I think it is ( between BOLA and Punta San Fracisquito) I’ve read a couple of reports of riders making it through, but very difficult. We expect a full report when you get back Chilly.

Comment on Buying Motorcycle Parts on Ebay by Daryl

Daryl — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 22:32:08 +0000

Hey Chilly,

Buying parts online certainly has changed for the better.

I’ve got to give my local KTM dealer (KTM Newcastle) a shout out here. I just got a tool belt, a mud disc and a lift stand (three separate buys over 4mths) and they were cheaper than or equal to the online price.

I walked in talked to the staff, got some good advice and walked out with the parts (and an unhappy wife).

Ah, the joys of motorcycle ownership..poor but happy!