Thread: LC4 body modifications....what is possible?

there are lots of threads on this already

you can get the newer subframe and the seat and rear fender and will swap over. Plus you will need the exhaust system if you want twin pipes. You can modify the subframe to take the new plastics and use a single pipe - i'm sure keith-iow will post up what he did.

Or you can try and fit an exc rear end on using the standard subframe and welding and cutting a few bits - search for dusty's bike

Have a looky at this thread...pretty much every mod to every LC4 based KTM. You'll be as happy as a pig in shit!

Hey Mark

Here's a mod you could do, I used a 2004 660 rear end because it's alloy rather than the heavy steel one and I chopped off every bit I could and I do mean every bit. With a bit of bending and tig welding the new shape backend and seat fits perfectly, and then you are left with a big hole.
So take one of these (and sxv or rxv rear box)


and shove it in the hole like this.





When I can be arsed to pick up the frame from the powder coaters I will get on and finish this bike, it's sat like this for over a year now. I just lost intrest.





I will post some better pics of the back end if you want to see how it's been bent and welded. Let me know.

Hi all - thanks for the replies so far. I have a single pipe exhaust system that exits on the left side. If I get a subframe (from somewhere) and new plastics can I just swap them for the existing ones or will I have to get a different seat and also rearrange the battery and electronics? Also, I guess I'm going to need new airbox covers as well?

Cheers,

Mark.

What numberplate holder/rear light is that? Still looking for something i can bolt onto the back end of my 660 as i'm too lazy to make up a bracket.

Originally Posted by rz238

Hey Mark

Here's a mod you could do, I used a 2004 660 rear end because it's alloy rather than the heavy steel one and I chopped off every bit I could and I do mean every bit. With a bit of bending and tig welding the new shape backend and seat fits perfectly, and then you are left with a big hole.
So take one of these (and sxv or rxv rear box)


and shove it in the hole like this.





When I can be arsed to pick up the frame from the powder coaters I will get on and finish this bike, it's sat like this for over a year now. I just lost intrest.





I will post some better pics of the back end if you want to see how it's been bent and welded. Let me know.

ONE OF THE BEST LC4S I've seen in ages!!!! Love the pipes!!!! Get it finished come on !!!! Some one is going to notice your fork stickers are DM tho!!!!

Originally Posted by Stef

What numberplate holder/rear light is that? Still looking for something i can bolt onto the back end of my 660 as i'm too lazy to make up a bracket.

Looks like the same one ive fitted to mine, if so then its the DRC Edge led tail light, its fairly decent mine came with a clear lens too. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NEW-DRC-EDGE-2...item439d06c665 http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Drc-Edge2-Tail...item19b9bf5c46. look around you may get em cheaper.

Originally Posted by rz238

Hey Mark

Here's a mod you could do, I used a 2004 660 rear end because it's alloy rather than the heavy steel one and I chopped off every bit I could and I do mean every bit. With a bit of bending and tig welding the new shape backend and seat fits perfectly, and then you are left with a big hole.
So take one of these (and sxv or rxv rear box)
and shove it in the hole like this.

Likey the exhaust dude.

Originally Posted by Chawnz

ONE OF THE BEST LC4S I've seen in ages!!!! Love the pipes!!!! Get it finished come on !!!! Some one is going to notice your fork stickers are DM tho!!!!

+1! Definitely THE best I've seen too! I'm half tempted to buy an LC4 SM and have a go at that myself........what are DM forks like?