Crazy, I don't think so. I too am building a KTM eater. Most of my club (Vol Riders) buddies ride KTM's. However, I grew up riding Yamaha's for MX and Kawasaki's for trails. When it comes to the trails, I am true green through and through. Unfortunately, the KDX comes stock with Barbie suspension components. The engine and carb are both okay, but the suspension needs some help. Yes, the Euro bikes do come stock with quality components but one must be loyal to ones colors! Orange, is just not my bag... So, after I payed 3500 OTD for my 01 KDX 200 I figured I still had another two grand to spend for hop-ups to spend the same as my orange counter parts payed.
Yes, I realize that rider talent superceeds most of the 'works' components for the average weekend warrior and I have had Jeff Ward lap me at Budds Creek on a Big Wheel KX 80 while I was on a 250. But hey, building a semi-works KDX and spanking a little KTM buttox is what I call having fun... Of course, except when that 15 year old blows by me in an orange streak!!
Fred T, I too am a garage mechanic with average at best skills and Sears Craftman style tools (nothing fancy). Therefore, I simply look to the pro's to help me build my KTM eater. Here are my plans, they look alot like yours. I look forward to comparing notes after we are both done. Here are my plans for work to be completed by the spring.
FMF Rev & PCII, FMF Torq, Torq Ring
MX-Tech Suspension Mods- the works, all that you mentioned
Summers Fork Brace, Neo fork covers (replaces boots)
WER steering damper
Eric Gorr More Better Porting
RB Designs Carb mods
FRP Bark Busters, Rear fender, Chain Guide, 1 piece handlebar mount,alum kickstarter
Renthal Alum Bars
Ty Davis ODO plug and air filter end
Boyseen Ignition cover
Complete Works Connection Armor
Renthal sprockets, DID O Ring
One Industries Graphics
IMS Pro Series Wide Pegs
Did I leave out anything? All of these mods I picked up from this forum and Dave's KDX site... Sure does make things easier. Next, I learn how to jet this beast!!!