My adventure ready KTM 500 EXC in front of the Luckenbach post office.
Tag Archives: KTM 500 EXC
How far can a KTM 500 really go?
KTM motorcycles seem to be a lightening rod for discussion and controversy in the dual sport adventure community. For example, critics often claim KTM bikes are noticeably less reliable than comparable Japanese bikes. Or that the maintenance requirements are excessive … Continue reading →
Jack Rabbit Road
Jack Rabbit Road, though paved, is a really interesting and fun single lane road in Gillespie County. It truly is one lane wide – not even a lane and a half like most smaller county roads in the western part … Continue reading →
Bluebonnets
Thanks to all the rain over the winter, we are enjoying a bumper crop of bluebonnets this year. I haven’t seen this many flowers on Threadgill Creek Road since 2007. … Continue reading →
The KTM 500 EXC Build
After buying a 2017 KTM 500 EXC this past November, I’ve worked steadily on getting her all set up for the type of riding I do. Here’s the link to my build for those who have asked me about it … Continue reading →
Around the Bend
At the last minute, I was able to attend this year’s Around the Bend dual sport rally in Big Bend. And, of course, I took the new (to me) KTM 500 EXC. … Continue reading →
One more…
One additional gratuitous photo of my 500 EXC in the Texas hill country. This shot was taken along Flat Creek Road, west of Johnson City. … Continue reading →
Adding a Fisher Seat
The stock KTM 500 EXC seat is about 4 inches wide and not comfortable at all for the type of riding I do. So, I upgraded to a Fisher Seat, which is about 10 inches wide. It definitely works better … Continue reading →
The long view
Middle creek Road provides some nice elevated views of the hill country. … Continue reading →
Middle Creek Road
Middle Creek Road is a fun, twisty, paved, county road with the added bonus of a natural rock surface low water crossing. I couldn’t resist getting a photo of the 500 EXC. 🙂 … Continue reading →
Riding the 500
I haven’t ridden much this winter due to bad weather (rain) and a busy schedule. But the stars aligned and I had the day off and good weather. Here’s a shot I took while riding of my KTM 500 EXC … Continue reading →
The transformation begins
I’ve begun the process of making the KTM mine – my goal is to convert it into a lightweight adventure bike. So far I’ve swapped the supermoto wheels for proper dirt wheels and knobby tires, added a 5.3 gallon gas tan, … Continue reading →
It cleans up nice
The previous owner didn’t bother to wash the bike prior to selling it to me. So my first order of business was to wash off the dirt and grunge. The bike cleans up very nicely. … Continue reading →
Enter the Dragon
I bought a fire breathing dragon… Otherwise known as drinking the orange Kool-Aid. I bought a used 2015 KTM 500 EXC in supermoto form. Here’s what it looked like the day I picked it up. I’ve got work to … Continue reading →