Having crafted the optimal dirt ride for our off-road adventures, it is time to set our KTM 500 EXC-Fs up properly. So, we entrusted the KTM 500 EXC-F bikes to get the ultimate suspension upgrade at Taco Moto!
Cue Taco Mike, who tweaked these torquey machines for the cushiest ride and optimal performance possible. Grateful for yet another field expert in our corner, Ryan (FrontlineSuspension.com) rebuilt and fine-tuned each suspension to handle our weight, cargo and riding styles.
Interestingly, they assured us our motorcycles would be personalized dream rides for each of us and likely unsuitable for the other. Curiosity piqued, we pitched in to materialize the unfolding transformations.
PARTS & GEAR LIST: 2023 KTM 500 EXC-F
https://www.fourwheelednomad.com/our-complete-parts-list-adventurizing-the-2023-ktm-500-exc-fs/
TACO MOTO SETUP
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HANDLEBARS TO KICKSTANDS
Handlebar Mount https://tacomoto.co/products/xc-gear-mako-360-bar-mounts-1?_pos=2&_sid=7885374e3&_ss=r&ref=fourwheelednomad
Anti-vibration Insert Bars https://tacomoto.co/products/flexx-bars-universal-anti-vibration-inserts?_pos=1&_sid=dc4651542&_ss=r&ref=fourwheelednomad&variant=42068293648637
Swift-kicker Stand https://tacomoto.co/products/swiftkicker-kick-stand?_pos=1&_sid=1f8c9fb47&_ss=r&ref=fourwheelednomad
Seat Concepts Comfort Low Seats https://tacomoto.co/products/seat-concepts-comfort-low-orange-stitching-2019-22-ktm?_pos=3&_sid=2c7a0c901&_ss=r&ref=fourwheelednomad
WHEELS
14 Front Sprocket https://tacomoto.co/products/dirt-tricks-tool-steel-front-sprocket?_pos=1&_sid=29eb18cf0&_ss=r&ref=fourwheelednomad&variant=31895617962087
49 Rear Sprocket https://tacomoto.co/products/dirt-tricks-ktm-rear-sprocket?_pos=1&_sid=ad233e063&_ss=r&ref=fourwheelednomad&variant=30333094887527
Rim Locks https://tacomoto.co/products/wheel-weights-by-taco-moto-co?_pos=1&_sid=b47215482&_ss=r&ref=fourwheelednomad&variant=32834600894567
Motoz Mountain Hybrid Tires - https://amzn.to/4bmb43q
Michelin Bib Mousse - https://amzn.to/3SGiVRY
POWER SURGE TO PERFECTION
TACO MOTO SX1 GET ECU | 20-23 KTM / HUSKY / GASGAS 500 / 501
https://tacomoto.co/products/taco-moto-sx1-ecu-for-20-23-ktm-husky-500-501-by-get?ref=fourwheelednomad&variant=44065715159293
Athena Get High-Performance Lithium Battery https://tacomoto.co/products/athena-get-high-performance-lithium-battery?_pos=1&_sid=72a3817a3&_ss=r&ref=fourwheelednomad
In-house Fuel Pump - providing 3,000 hours! https://tacomoto.co/products/taco-moto-3k-hour-fuel-pump?_pos=1&_sid=0610f5452&_ss=r&ref=fourwheelednomad&variant=43204720165117
In-tank Metal Fuel Filter
https://tacomoto.co/products/f?_pos=1&_sid=46ada1904&_ss=r&ref=fourwheelednomad&variant=31989615394919
Starting Capacitor https://tacomoto.co/products/starting-capacitor-by-taco-moto-co?_pos=1&_sid=42ff7c477&_ss=r&ref=fourwheelednomad
IMS Gas Tank https://tacomoto.co/products/ims-fuel-tanks?ref=fourwheelednomad&variant=39784896463023
Filter Skin https://tacomoto.co/products/pc-racing-filter-skins?_pos=1&_sid=1881292fd&_ss=r&ref=fourwheelednomad
Filter Base Gasket https://tacomoto.co/products/pc-racing-air-fitler-base-gasket?_pos=1&_sid=f47df5e2c&_ss=r&ref=fourwheelednomad
Mother of Oil Filters https://tacomoto.co/products/mother-of-all-oil-filters-by-taco-moto-co?_pos=1&_sid=75e3253d5&_ss=r&ref=fourwheelednomad
Gas tank breather pipe leaks workaround https://tacomoto.co/products/hose-with-check-valve-by-taco-moto_pos=1&_sid=4870c2f4d&_ss=r&ref=fourwheelednomad&variant=44048805101821
Hand Guards https://tacomoto.co/products/reflex-racing-hand-guards_pos=1&_sid=8f32d317c&_ss=r&ref=fourwheelednomad
LED Flex Front Turn Signals https://tacomoto.co/products/copy-of-fork-wrap-led-front-signals-ktm-husky?ref=fourwheelednomad&variant=44477770399997
Skid Plate https://tacomoto.co/products/molecule-motorsports-skid-plate-17-20-ktm-450-500-exc_pos=1&_sid=cfcf3de95&_ss=r&ref=fourwheelednomad&variant=31067725791335
Motul Motor Oil - https://tacomoto.co/products/motul-7100-ultimate-engine-oil?_pos=1&_sid=43177199b&_ss=r&ref=fourwheelednomad