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dual-sporting '02 520/400exc
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[QUOTE="creator8, post: 168490, member: 19270"] just to confirm that the 2002 excs ARE california green sticker legal, one of the guys on the above mentioned ride actually had a 2002 that he had bought from the dealer california street licensed. it is true!! in answer to your questions. 1. i change my oil and filters every 400-500 miles which was recommended by a local dealer. i did the first change around 200. i have around 2000 miles on my bike. i ride it hard in the dirt. i have never had any major dirt/gunk/metal in my oil after changing or any drops in level between changes. i AM religious about changing my air filters every ride no matter how long. i did one valve adjust around 400 miles and am due for a check right now. 2. not that that i've noticed and i've run both dot and non dot. however i do run a scotts steering damper which is essential for these bikes in the dirt anyway. it doesn't ride super smooth like a street bike but its acceptable. 3. i'm not a big fan of fast street riding (thats why i ride dirt) but i don't snap the throttle, pull wheelies or drop down through the gears to use engine breaking to slow down. most street riding is in 5th and 6th gear. i've had no problems or indications of any. the reality is that there is probably less strain on the tranny/clutch than hauling across the desert at 70 mph. the rfs ktms aren't ideal street bikes (not comfortable for long periods of sitting down) but in the dirt they are exceptional: easy to ride, light, powerful, nimble and well suspended. if dirt is your main thing then they are awesome dualsporters. be aware though that they need a lot more maintenance than your average honda xr or suzuki dr. its worth it at least until honda makes an xr out of that crf! [/QUOTE]
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