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KTM 500 EXC

Texas Adventure Posted on January 22, 2018 by RichardDecember 13, 2017

it’s a amazing bike. 260 lbs, 50 hp, six speed wide ratio transmission, and dirt runway model. She does a little of everything and looks great while doing it.

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European vs Japanese dual sport bikes

Texas Adventure Posted on October 18, 2017 by RichardOctober 9, 2017

A thread on advrider asks the question why Euro bikes are so much more expensive than comparable Japanese bikes and, more importantly, are the Euro bikes worth the extra money. The issue was expressed by the original poster this way: … Continue reading →

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854 hours

Texas Adventure Posted on October 16, 2017 by RichardOctober 8, 2017

I have previously written (here and here) about Aaron S. on advrider.com who rode his KTM 500 EXC around New Zealand, shipped it to South America, and then rode it all the way to Alaska. Still not finished, after touring … Continue reading →

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It keeps going, and going, and going…

Texas Adventure Posted on August 30, 2017 by RichardAugust 30, 2017

A while back I wrote a post about a fellow named Aaron who rode his KTM 500 EXC around New Zealand then shipped it to South America and rode from there to Alaska. During that trip Aaron put more than … Continue reading →

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The real story

Texas Adventure Posted on August 2, 2017 by RichardJuly 27, 2017

Why did all the oil in my KTM 500 EXC leak out during a ride? Because I lost the oil drain bolt. Why did I lose the oil drain bolt? Because, like a dummy, I failed to tighten it down … Continue reading →

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It’s worse than that

Texas Adventure Posted on July 31, 2017 by RichardJuly 27, 2017

First, there was a trail of oil behind my KTM 500. Then, once stopped, all the life giving oil in the engine made a large puddle beneath the bike. What in the world is wrong with my bike?

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Houston, we have a problem

Texas Adventure Posted on July 28, 2017 by RichardJuly 27, 2017

Yes, that is an oil trail behind my KTM 500 EXC. I was warned that KTM was not reliable but in this case it was 100% operator error. (In other words, it was entirely my fault ’cause I was a dumbass.) … Continue reading →

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Luckenbach

Texas Adventure Posted on June 9, 2017 by RichardApril 10, 2017

My adventure ready KTM 500 EXC in front of the Luckenbach post office.

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How far can a KTM 500 really go?

Texas Adventure Posted on June 1, 2017 by RichardJune 1, 2017

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 →

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Jack Rabbit Road

Texas Adventure Posted on May 26, 2017 by RichardApril 10, 2017

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 →

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Bluebonnets

Texas Adventure Posted on May 24, 2017 by RichardApril 10, 2017

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.

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The KTM 500 EXC Build

Texas Adventure Posted on May 23, 2017 by RichardMay 23, 2017

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 →

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Around the Bend

Texas Adventure Posted on April 14, 2017 by RichardApril 4, 2017

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.

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One more…

Texas Adventure Posted on February 22, 2017 by RichardFebruary 12, 2017

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.

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Adding a Fisher Seat

Texas Adventure Posted on February 20, 2017 by RichardFebruary 12, 2017

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 →

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