Building my Ultimate Dual Sport | 2020 KTM 500 EXC Build - Part I

In my quest to build my ultimate dual sport, I am heavily customizing my 2020 KTM 500 EXC-F to suit how I like to ride. Here is part 1 of my build.

Some parts I have installed:
Acerbis 3.9 gallon fuel tank
Seat Concepts Comfort XL Seat
Baja Designs XL80 LED Headlight
Fasst Company Flexx Handlebars
Doubletake Mirror
Acerbis replacement plastics
GiantLoop Mojavi Saddlebag

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[chrismharthart]

The swing arm covers look great but after a long ride in sand and water the swing arm gets hammered with the sand and rock between the SA and the cover. It does protect for super hard rock hits

[texlee]

All of this time watching your videos and I couldn't quite put my finger on who you remind me of or more so who you sound like and it finally clicked tonight. You sound like Kip from Napoleon Dynamite haha.

[dannymonahan]

Well done!! No nonsense video! Great explanations about why you put on the parts that you did

[Paul-RSA]

I have the 2018 model and can honestly confirm they are awesome machines, even in stock form. Considering you're using your bike for 1-2 day adventures, there is very little mods required in my opinion (other than the extended fuel range). Even the standard seat is good enough, if it's too uncomfortable then you're Sitting down too much. These bikes are pretty much perfect straight off the shop floor. There's very little need for all the added bling, it's a dirt bike....just ride it.

[nepicness]

Is KTM the only one that can sell more 6 days plastic? Also what do you think the cost of the parts/bike added up to? I usually buy 5-15 year old KTM's and ride them forever.

[Eflosd]

Motominded is the way to go! I have their xl80 with the stout mount since the added weight of the xl80 makes the mask vibrate a bit with the factory rubber straps

[Belindaxtz]

GOSH! It's Awesome but....what is left that is stock? Frame, wheels and engine..🤔If i wanted to copy all of these mods the same.. how much extra does this add to the purchase of 2020 bike? Thanks for sharing your bike and available accessories. ( much Farkles..👍😜)

[cretivegarage]

Nice Dual Sport!! Would you recommend to someone who wants to start riding?

[MrHugeheffner]

Thanks again for such informative videos. I would be interested to know what the significant differences between the 2014 and the 2020 model have been for you and pros / cons ? Thanks

[MrEtnorb]

Excellent review. I have made similar changes to my 18 but have fitted a Haan Cush drive hub for insurance and a Parabrisas screen. With those flex bars you appear to lose space for clamping things. What about Oxford heated grips- far superior to the BMW heated grips and have a fail safe cut off switch. Bikes looks fantastic.

[mattsutube]

Another great review. so many great ideas for aftermarket options that I didn't know of. Ready to pull trigger on 2023 500 EXC- (central California ) . Gives me pause that these bikes are not moving off the showroom floor faster. Thoughts on why?? 2023 smog/tuning, expensive? Thanks for ALL of your videos, Ian.

[kimojon]

love love love the black out look. Great looking bike with stuff added that makes it a better ride. Great job.

[brycecampbell]

You can increase oil capacity with larger oil cap and change oil filter to a filter that filters our particles down to 2 microns and you can run 30, 40 or 50 hours between oil changes. They do it in desert racing on these bikes and haven't had problems yet doing that fyi

[CincinnatiReefer]

had to like the video for all the funny edits you added! Great video man

[SKgeostrat]

Great video. I'd like to see the same kind of build video for WF450F. Do you think it would work? I'll have to check the Acerbis site to see if they have a tank for the Yam!! personally, I would prefer the Yamaha or Honda equivalent for reliability reasons, but this looks like a great alternative, if you want a light adventure bike.

[dustyroads]

Question: How does the center of gravity feel, when you're on a single-track at a higher speed with the additional weight ?

[lanehollar]

Nice vid. I totally agree on leaving the engine as it is. I've a 2018 450 exc 6 days and had plan to desmog and do everything...but it runs so good...you just bump the starter and it runs perfect. I decided to leave it too. I love these small bikes...my 1200 GS is not getting the rides it used too. Lol

[kazzishots]

do u live next to a youtube absolutely beautiful build, plan to buy my first ktm excf 350 soon!!!!

[railduke]

I have a 2020 as well. I did all the power mods with a GET ecu...nice, but definitely not needed on the new bike.