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  • October 1, 2011 at 4:22 pm #100560

    murph the surf
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    Just finished cleaning my new toy
    A little more time consuming than the 525 as there are more folds and overlaps (much like mysef. :laugh: ) in the plastics
    Had a great ride yesterday with Tim and young Damo
    Things that need to be done are:-
    Bar raisers as I am just a little too uncomfortable with the standing position
    Maybe a couple of teeth smaller back sprocket as I seem to be changing gear alot more than the 525
    The rear tyre must go it doesn’t hook up all that well
    Might look into a mapping switch??? She doesn’t have that big hit off the bottom that I loved with the 525. I understand that they are trying to get tractable power but if I wanted that I would of bought a tractor. Has anybody else gone for a mapping switch???
    Other than that she rode sweet. Some stalling issues that is probably rider eror.
    But overall I’m am very happy with my new 500
    Cheers
    Murph

    October 1, 2011 at 4:50 pm #209950

    Greg
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    Congrats Murph

    October 1, 2011 at 5:04 pm #209959

    Mal
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    Nice Murph. :woohoo: :woohoo:

    It’s been a long time coming mate.

    I think you can do the map switch mod without the $100 switch. I’m sure it’s just a wire mod. You would never use the softer map anyway.

    We want action shots too. Shiny bike in the backyard pics are just showing off. :laugh:

    October 1, 2011 at 6:19 pm #209961

    Adrian Gale
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    Murph , to my knowledge the map switch gives you access to the rain setting or softer. I didnt notice any difference when i use it. i also broke the button somehow. save your money or do the mod the cheap way without the ktm map switch.

    congrats on your new Katie.

    October 1, 2011 at 7:03 pm #209962

    James Rookyard
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    Sounds good, only question I have is…….. What sort of bike have you bought?

    October 1, 2011 at 7:43 pm #209951

    Alex
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    I believe it’s a KTM500.
    Congratulations Murph, a well deserved upgrade. Will take a few rides for you to get cozy. Try a tooth higher on the front to see if the gearing change actually works for you? As others have said try playing with the wire before you buy a switch. I have a GasGas one on mine and I use it when it’s muddy wet and I’m rooted (about hr 6 of 7 on your rides).
    Have fun eh!

    October 1, 2011 at 9:40 pm #209963

    murph the surf
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    Thanks for the ideas about the mapping switch, fella’s.
    I will have to do some investigating
    Axel, changing the front sprocket would be heaps easier, hope there is enough chain
    That would be roughly the same as 3 and a bit teeth on the back wouldn’t it?
    Shall try a 14 front on Tuesday
    My 525 ran great with 14-50
    This bike has 13-50
    The box ratios are slitghly different between models, only the first few gears and there is not much in it
    Cheers all
    Murph

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    October 1, 2011 at 11:08 pm #209972

    Luke
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    Very nice Murph!!!

    If the map switch operates the same as the 350, it is definitely worth having. The 2 position switch can be set to aggressive/standard or wet/standard. A switch under the seat toggles between the two.

    I’ve only ever had mine set to aggressive/standard and there is a norticable difference between the two. Set to aggressive the engine seems to rev longer and harder.

    I think there may be an aftermarket 3 position switch.

    October 1, 2011 at 11:09 pm #209973

    Mark Bunting
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    Congrats Murph it looks sweet.

    When’s it doing it’s first Murphsberg??

    I reckon I’d be updating that bash plate :woohoo: :woohoo:

    Kram B)

    October 2, 2011 at 12:10 am #209974

    alan
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    i now this bike is a different model but i found 14 52 good gearing on my 530 suited to murpghsberg riding 14 50 was suited to dubbo riding i went 14 52 spot on bit slow on the road but.nice bike murph bet it handles good there slim hay

    October 2, 2011 at 12:29 am #209952

    Alex
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    3 or 4 tooth to 1 at the front, spot on. A 14 front will be a quick fix. Chain should fit.

    October 2, 2011 at 9:54 am #209953

    pete
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    Thats awesome Murph
    Please tell us your going to be nice to it for awhile before you throw it into a murphsberg. :)
    I had the thought of hooking my mapping wire up to my blinker switch, it’s a switch that is already there and not in use :unsure:
    Congrats mate

    PTW

    October 2, 2011 at 10:26 am #209991

    ian
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    nice bike murph, be about the only bike that would make turn back to a 4stroke, so when are you coming to stroud !!!

    October 2, 2011 at 12:33 pm #209993

    murph the surf
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    Once I have a new rear tyre, bar raisers and the gearing sorted I will be straight into another Murphsberg. So by next weekend all should be sweet.
    Had a bit of a read of the owners manual and it says nothing about the ignition mapping
    The six day version has a switch under the seat that can be set. I’ll just wait intil tomorrow when can talk to the KTM shop dudes.
    Hey husky
    Unfortunately I doubt if I’ll be up your way before the Nundle bash but we’ll see what happens
    Cheers
    Murph

    October 3, 2011 at 1:16 pm #209954

    Justin Williams
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    Very nice Murph…. Won’t be to long befor you have it all set up!!!! ;)

    justo

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