2010 KTM 450SXF Build
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This is basically a list of all the parts i will be putting on the bike. I am not a snow bike expert. Any help or thoughts about any of this stuff would be awesome. Thanks!
Here is what I have here so far:
-2010 KTM 450SXF.
-2015 ST MH Timbersled.
-Boondocker pod intake kit.
-Barkbuster storm hand guards.
-Moose Racing foam hand guards.
-12t Sprocket
-Trailtech rotor and flywheel. (Not sure im going to put it on and kill my top end HP)
Ordered and waiting patiently for:
-2015 ST MH Timbersled FIT Kit
-AVID Thermostat and carb heat kit for the stock keihin carb!!!
-JD Jet Kit.
-Tusk clutch kit.
-Motul MotoCool Coolant Factory Line.
-Antigravity Micro Start battery, XP-10 Kit with micro start harness kit.
-Highline Recreation Rear Tugger Lift Strap
-Highline Recreation Front Tugger Lift Strap
-Seat Concepts LOW
-IMS Pro-Series Foot Pegs (stainless)
-Proheat Heavy Duty Fluid Reservoir Heater Model 154.
Still need/want:
-Custom Neoprene Carb Jacket.
-Make or buy a custom skid plate and engine coverings.
-Carbide GOLD STANDARD TRIPLE POINT SKEG
-Timbersled Cargo Bag for the tunnel.
-Timbersled Power Sports Toolbag.
-Ice Scratchers????
-Battery powered heated gloves...
-Front Wheel Kit.
-Headlight...
-Heated grips...
-Rehab Wraps Graphics kit for timbersled kits...
-Smart Carb (DUE OUT IN DEC.)
Here is what I have here so far:
-2010 KTM 450SXF.
-2015 ST MH Timbersled.
-Boondocker pod intake kit.
-Barkbuster storm hand guards.
-Moose Racing foam hand guards.
-12t Sprocket
-Trailtech rotor and flywheel. (Not sure im going to put it on and kill my top end HP)
Ordered and waiting patiently for:
-2015 ST MH Timbersled FIT Kit
-AVID Thermostat and carb heat kit for the stock keihin carb!!!
-JD Jet Kit.
-Tusk clutch kit.
-Motul MotoCool Coolant Factory Line.
-Antigravity Micro Start battery, XP-10 Kit with micro start harness kit.
-Highline Recreation Rear Tugger Lift Strap
-Highline Recreation Front Tugger Lift Strap
-Seat Concepts LOW
-IMS Pro-Series Foot Pegs (stainless)
-Proheat Heavy Duty Fluid Reservoir Heater Model 154.
Still need/want:
-Custom Neoprene Carb Jacket.
-Make or buy a custom skid plate and engine coverings.
-Carbide GOLD STANDARD TRIPLE POINT SKEG
-Timbersled Cargo Bag for the tunnel.
-Timbersled Power Sports Toolbag.
-Ice Scratchers????
-Battery powered heated gloves...
-Front Wheel Kit.
-Headlight...
-Heated grips...
-Rehab Wraps Graphics kit for timbersled kits...
-Smart Carb (DUE OUT IN DEC.)
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I have a 2010 450 SXF as well and have 2 seasons on it. I have a FMF Q4 slip on with factory header sounds great, pod filter and last year installed a JD jet kit and at first put in the recommended red needle and jetting as per the instructions. Didn't work great so I talk with JD and they told me to run the blue needle for winter and snow riding, I can't remember the jets they told me but I used all the settings they said and WOW!! What a difference, the bike now flat out rips!!
I did have a couple days where carb icing was an issue and I am going to get the Avid carb heat kit also. One thing I think you should do and this is my opinion, is put in the JD kit and talk to them and tell them what you are doing and where you are riding and they will set you up, put on the carb heat kit, pod filter and you will have a bike that works awesome!! You won't need the smart carb, put that money towards other cool stuff... Again my opinion
I did have a couple days where carb icing was an issue and I am going to get the Avid carb heat kit also. One thing I think you should do and this is my opinion, is put in the JD kit and talk to them and tell them what you are doing and where you are riding and they will set you up, put on the carb heat kit, pod filter and you will have a bike that works awesome!! You won't need the smart carb, put that money towards other cool stuff... Again my opinion
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Still waiting for my fit kit... ERRRRRR!!! Here are some pictures of the front wheel dolly i made yesterday.
Wheels - $12 each
4x4 post - $12 (8 footer)
28" of 1" hot roll - $5
washers - $1
I machined the ends of the shaft down to half inch for the wheels. Any machine shop would be able to turn the ends down in under a half hour.
Wheels - $12 each
4x4 post - $12 (8 footer)
28" of 1" hot roll - $5
washers - $1
I machined the ends of the shaft down to half inch for the wheels. Any machine shop would be able to turn the ends down in under a half hour.
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Definitely yes on the scratchers. Cheap spring ones are fine and bolt on in 5 minutes. Deploy for all trail riding unless there is a few inches of untracked fresh on top. You'll not have to worry about hyfax wear for a loooooong time.
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-A neoprene carb jacket on a 450 4 stroke is near impossible. If someone has a picture of a jacket installed on a 450 id like to see.
-Avid Carb heater was easy to install after i filed and cut some material away to make clearance. (I butchered it more than i needed to)
-Avid thermostat kit is not as easy, but it is do-able on a 4 stroke. I had to re-route the housing off to the side because there is not enough room to do it the same way as the 2 strokes. The avid guys have been super duper helpful!!! I believe you wont have to track down the two 3/4" 90 degree elbows because they will send them with the kit if you plan to side mount it.
-Avid Carb heater was easy to install after i filed and cut some material away to make clearance. (I butchered it more than i needed to)
-Avid thermostat kit is not as easy, but it is do-able on a 4 stroke. I had to re-route the housing off to the side because there is not enough room to do it the same way as the 2 strokes. The avid guys have been super duper helpful!!! I believe you wont have to track down the two 3/4" 90 degree elbows because they will send them with the kit if you plan to side mount it.
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I installed my carb heater as well last night, will have the T-stat hooked up tonight. Did you plumb the return line going to the water pump into the line coming out of the left side rad? I think that is where I will tie it in. The T-stat is tricky on the 450 SXF for sure.
How were the conditions? I'm hoping to get out to Fernie over the holidays. It's one of my favorite places to ride!
