Hello all, my name is Shawn. Some of you may already know me from SMJ. Just joined the forum for some research. Figured id keep you guys in the loop with my build. Excuses my American words/lingo. Iv built a hand full of supermotos but this is my first full size KTM supermoto. I own a Carbon Fiber company so expect some trick one off parts.
Iv been racing KTM minis for a while now. Took second in the Pro 85 class this year. The last race i raced my buddies 525 and fell in love. Started last on the grid (12th) in the unlimited class because i didnt race the qualifier. In one lap i took 2nd. Needless to say i had to pick one up.
KTM 85SX
Im working with a 2003 KTM 525 SX. I bought with SMR wheels, Beringer Front rotor and 4P caliper, and SME front and rear sliders. Other than that it is pretty stock.
So after i bought the bike i did some research and i came across (who you all know) Jon "Hugoagogo" KTM 540. I loved everything about it.
I ordered a 08 450 SXF Sub-Frame, Seat, Tank, Shrouds, 08 SMR Front Fender, and all new black plastics. As soon as i got the parts in i went to work. I knocked it out pretty quickly.
While i was drooling over Jons bike i found out about the Duke 2 wheels. Just so happen to search some local listings and found a front BBS wheel pretty cheap. Found out that was the easy part.... Its about near impossible to find a Duke 2 rear wheel in the US. Iv hopefully got KevINyork helping me out with one.
So here are my plans now. Iv got the frame, swing-arm, and sub-frame bare for powder coating. There going satin black. I have a LeoVince full Ti exhaust on the way. All black plastics on the way. A bunch of KTM billet parts on the way. Possibly a set of GDS triples. I already have a set of Carbon fiber fat bars. I have some Cycra SM Pro Bends with custom carbon fiber shields. Im sure im missing some parts/details. Ill keep you guys posted.
~Shawn
Iv been racing KTM minis for a while now. Took second in the Pro 85 class this year. The last race i raced my buddies 525 and fell in love. Started last on the grid (12th) in the unlimited class because i didnt race the qualifier. In one lap i took 2nd. Needless to say i had to pick one up.
KTM 85SX
Im working with a 2003 KTM 525 SX. I bought with SMR wheels, Beringer Front rotor and 4P caliper, and SME front and rear sliders. Other than that it is pretty stock.
So after i bought the bike i did some research and i came across (who you all know) Jon "Hugoagogo" KTM 540. I loved everything about it.
I ordered a 08 450 SXF Sub-Frame, Seat, Tank, Shrouds, 08 SMR Front Fender, and all new black plastics. As soon as i got the parts in i went to work. I knocked it out pretty quickly.
While i was drooling over Jons bike i found out about the Duke 2 wheels. Just so happen to search some local listings and found a front BBS wheel pretty cheap. Found out that was the easy part.... Its about near impossible to find a Duke 2 rear wheel in the US. Iv hopefully got KevINyork helping me out with one.
So here are my plans now. Iv got the frame, swing-arm, and sub-frame bare for powder coating. There going satin black. I have a LeoVince full Ti exhaust on the way. All black plastics on the way. A bunch of KTM billet parts on the way. Possibly a set of GDS triples. I already have a set of Carbon fiber fat bars. I have some Cycra SM Pro Bends with custom carbon fiber shields. Im sure im missing some parts/details. Ill keep you guys posted.
~Shawn