KTM 520 EXC 2002 anybody ride one ?

[clint640]

Have you had a look at the one at Patterson O'connor in Rotorua? I think it's still there, they've had it on the floor for ages so would probably be willing to talk turkey on it. Wait til you've got yer licence then go & hit them up.

When riding on loose/slippery surfaces, if you want to go straight, stand up & put your weight back. Keeping a bit of power on helps too. You'll find that your new tyres will give you more confidence at that sort of stuff.

Cheers
Clint

[TgaAdv]

Just had a look at patterson oconnor site and cant see any 640s there but will ring them and check. Have seen a couple of others on trade me though - what do you reckon about these ones? - are the prices ok ? ;

1 : 03 640 , 23000 kms , $7495 ( Wanganui )
2 : 03 640 , 13689 kms , $8500 , pack rack ( Christchurch )
3 : 02 640 , 5556 kms , $8495 , pack rack ( Auckland )

Ive seen a couple of super duke IIs as well but they like like more of a street bike.
Also wondring if you ever venture up 4wd tracks on yours or is it too heavy - probably answering my own question as my 400 even seems a handful on those sort of tracks but that was with trailwings on. Appreciate your input.
Cheers
Shane

[CBobR]

Also wondring if you ever venture up 4wd tracks on yours or is it too heavy

A 640 is about as close as you are going to get to a dirtbike in an adventure bike (suspension travel, flat long seat, dropability). It will go almost anywhere a 4wd will short of deep water crossings and rocky steps if you have the tyres... luckily the 21 an 18" wheels mean you can go as dirt biased as you are willing to accept onroad.

The weight is obviously harder work than a true dirtbike though.

[NordieBoy]

The weight is obviously harder work than a true dirtbike though.

Weight? What weight?

[xr-rider]

Would a DT175 2 stroke have enough power for a 75kgs rider on the trails ?

Try the DT230. its got electric start and looks cool. lightweight and they go fast.

[CBobR]

Weight? What weight?

It's all relative

[NordieBoy]

It's all relative

But a trials bike isn't a dirt bike either

[clint640]

The one at Patterson's belonged to Gavin who works there's uncle, who still has it, so enquire.

The 03 on 640's have a few upgrades over the earlier models, but a lot of 02s have the 18L tank std which is a big plus for some, so you really have to go on condition.

I looked at the one in Chch when I was browsing the bike shops down there a couple of weeks back, it belonged to lemans on here IIRC & was pretty tidy, but if the Wanganui one has been looked after it'd be a good buy I reckon. 8.5 for an 02 is a bit hopeful I think, but at those k's it's barely run in.

No such thing as a Super Duke II, but the Duke II's are indeed a road bike.

I'll quite happily point my 640 up a 4x4 track, & with decent knobs on I've done a few trail rides on it & had fun, but I wouldn't go pointing it up the expert loop on a wet day or turn up for anything with 'hardman' or 'pussy pounder' in the title! It depends a bit on how fit & strong you are & how good a rider you are.

Cheers
Clint

Just had a look at patterson oconnor site and cant see any 640s there but will ring them and check. Have seen a couple of others on trade me though - what do you reckon about these ones? - are the prices ok ? ;

1 : 03 640 , 23000 kms , $7495 ( Wanganui )
2 : 03 640 , 13689 kms , $8500 , pack rack ( Christchurch )
3 : 02 640 , 5556 kms , $8495 , pack rack ( Auckland )

Ive seen a couple of super duke IIs as well but they like like more of a street bike.
Also wondring if you ever venture up 4wd tracks on yours or is it too heavy - probably answering my own question as my 400 even seems a handful on those sort of tracks but that was with trailwings on. Appreciate your input.
Cheers
Shane

[TgaAdv]

Thanks for the feedback. i just enquired about the 640 in rotorua and sounds ok with 11000kms on it but theyre talking 9k ish - sounds a bit too steep i reckon ?

[clint640]

Thanks for the feedback. i just enquired about the 640 in rotorua and sounds ok with 11000kms on it but theyre talking 9k ish - sounds a bit too steep i reckon ?

Yep, way too much considering the last brand new runout 05's were being advertised at $11.5K by AMPS a year or 2 back. The 04-on had bigger footpegs than the 03, but that's about the only difference you'd notice.

Cheers
Clint

[TgaAdv]

Yay ! Just bought an XR400 97 for $3900 in better than average condition. Havent regod it yet but should be done in the next couple weeks. Goes really well 110kph with 48T sprocket on and still had some left so that shold improve with a 44 or something smaller on.

[CBobR]

Nice one, good luck with her.

Plenty of fun and unlikely many headaches with an XR400 I'm sure.

[TgaAdv]

Cheers mate - i might try and put up some photos soon

[Atmonauti]

Hey there, Sorry to butt in on the thread here.

I am looking for TgaAdv but cant seem to get any contact info for him.

If anyone knows him or knows how to contact him. (hasnt read or been online to read his PM's in a while) could you let me know!

Thanks so much!

[TgaAdv]

Hi sorry about not replying - the bike is still for sale - 027 599 5543 or 07 5789831