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09-08-2010, 08:54 AM
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Thinking really hard about gettin a DS
Hello.. so right now i have 2 08 KTM 525 xc's and race cross country here in texas. I have been eyeballing the DS450x for quite some time and i am considering going to look at one today and possibly making the switch. I just wanted to get some opinions on the DS... what you like what you dont like.. and so forth..
i appreciate your time and answers.
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09-08-2010, 10:23 AM
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I love my DS. Its a great quad as long as you get the recalls and updates done. A few things break, like the clutch basket, but all quads have their flukes.
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09-08-2010, 10:32 AM
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dont they! i have had nothing but problems with my KTM's did they update the clutch basket on some of the newer models or is it all of them that have issues?
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09-08-2010, 10:58 AM
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Newer models r ok. Better off with the BCS clutch regardless.
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Ron Woods race core exhaust
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09-08-2010, 12:45 PM
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Quote: Originally Posted by hcomras
Newer models r ok. Better off with the BCS clutch regardless.
Got a linky for us? Thanks!
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09-08-2010, 01:14 PM
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Quote: Originally Posted by CalMul
Quote: Originally Posted by hcomras
Newer models r ok. Better off with the BCS clutch regardless.
Got a linky for us? Thanks!
CalMall, I am in SA and have billet clutch baskets available and many other parts for the DS450. We have been racing them for the last 2 years. Send us a PM with your details and will get in contact with you.
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09-08-2010, 02:37 PM
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Ok, just went and looked at a 09... looks like the price is right.. that quad feels great for my spider legs and arms. Its an x but the rear is 49 inches.. while the front is 46 wtf.. looks like the previous owner put some wider rear hubs. who makes standard hubs or ones that can sink it in for me?
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09-08-2010, 03:51 PM
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Quote: Originally Posted by gururacer
CalMall, I am in SA and have billet clutch baskets available and many other parts for the DS450. We have been racing them for the last 2 years. Send us a PM with your details and will get in contact with you.
Great stuff, some fellow SA okes here! Thanks!
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09-08-2010, 06:26 PM
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The rear is adjustable 46 to 50
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09-08-2010, 06:46 PM
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well that explains it...i didnt see any spacers on the axle..but i stopped looking there
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