My KTM is running great and it’s nice and loud, just like I want it. Still not sure if I’ll be able to get it plated. Everyone I talk to says I can, but no one can explain exactly how, or even say if they know someone who’s actually got one plated. The big problem is… where do I mount the battery? There is a little bit of room under the seat, and there are even 3 little holes on the inner back fender that look the the place where you’d mount the battery holder. The only problem is… I can’t find a battery holder. Not even in KTM factory parts diagrams. So we’ll see. I did take it down and have DOT approved tires put on. Now I just have to figure out the rest of the pieces. I REALLY want plates on this thing…
I also picked up my Beta XTrainer last week. Supposedly it’s 10% smaller than a full sized dirt bike. Judging by how it looks next to my other bikes, I’d say that’s about right. But OH what a difference that 10% makes. It’s still comfortable (i.e. not too small for my 6′ frame) to sit on, but maneuvering it around in the garage is so much easier than the full size bikes. Seriously, it’s like pushing around a bicycle. I think I’m going to love this bike.
Oh, and since I don’t post enough Suzuki stuff… I picked up another DRZ. This one’s a 2003 E model. Looks like it’s been rode hard and put away wet a few too many times, but it does run good. It also has RMZ 450 forks and rear shocks. Another project bike… which brings me up to five in my stable. My max is seven and I want three more (DR-650, some kind of Harley, and a China bike) so I’m going to have to think about this. Sure is fun, I know, “first world problems”…
