What's the latest consensus on dual-sporting the '02 520/400EXC?
I'm basically looking for a modern, green-sticker dirt bike to convert to dual-sport. All of the factory dual-sports are too heavy and more street oriented. I'm 31, 5'11", 165lbs and will probably ride 75% dirt / 25% street. The dirt will be mostly trails, but I want something that can easily handle the jumps when I get to them. Street will mainly be backroads and neighborhoods.
How many of you have successfully dual-sported this bike?
Cons that I have heard are:
-not having a cush hub
-thin 5th & 6th gears
-KTM doesn't recommend it
How major are these cons, and are there any others?
Thanks in advance,
Pete
I'm basically looking for a modern, green-sticker dirt bike to convert to dual-sport. All of the factory dual-sports are too heavy and more street oriented. I'm 31, 5'11", 165lbs and will probably ride 75% dirt / 25% street. The dirt will be mostly trails, but I want something that can easily handle the jumps when I get to them. Street will mainly be backroads and neighborhoods.
How many of you have successfully dual-sported this bike?
Cons that I have heard are:
-not having a cush hub
-thin 5th & 6th gears
-KTM doesn't recommend it
How major are these cons, and are there any others?
Thanks in advance,
Pete