Big Bore Bling! [Archive] - 3WHeeLeR WoRLD

Darius1502

10-18-2005, 10:02 PM

Nothing wrong with a little bling for my KTM 550!!

http://216.165.194.66/ktmtalk/photogallery/galleries/members/gold_KTM_Chain.jpg

Darius1502

10-18-2005, 10:04 PM

http://216.165.194.66/ktmtalk/photogallery/galleries/members/KTM_3_gold.jpg

Darius1502

10-18-2005, 10:06 PM

Who says 3 wheeler riders can ride dirt bikes....I better be able to....or its certain death for me!!

550cc of two stroke power all the way to the cementary!

Mike_Ham_250R

10-18-2005, 10:07 PM

WTF? why is the kickstarter on the wrong side?

Orangecnty250r

10-18-2005, 10:08 PM

Looks great....It looks fast sittin still!!!!

Darius1502

10-18-2005, 10:29 PM

KTM is an Austrian bike. All KTM's up until about 1995 had the kicker on the left side. Its not a big deal. You just kick standing next to the bike.

The trouble is the massive compression. I am driving to Waco in the morning to have the head modified a bit. This should ease starting and give it more power....we will see!!

corndawg

10-18-2005, 10:36 PM

Darius1502

10-18-2005, 11:06 PM

Yeah...it will make a YZ 250 feel like a KX 80....

Actually its only 300 more cc's.....so more like a 50cc bike...ha ha!!

peeweesp

10-19-2005, 06:41 PM

my ktm has ito n the left side, 98 620 Rxc and darius ive seen your bike before are you a ktmtalk member?

Darius1502

10-20-2005, 11:09 AM

Yep...sure am. The 3 wheelers have been collecting dust as I work on this project.

Its been alot of fun!

peeweesp

10-24-2005, 08:36 PM

i saw your forks on ktm talk they look awsome

Kintore

10-24-2005, 08:42 PM

You are my hero for riding that thing Darius. I get scared on a 250 stock Z 3wheeler, I cant even imagine a 550 dirtbike. I salute you!:)

Darius1502

10-24-2005, 10:21 PM

i saw your forks on ktm talk they look awsome

Yeah thanks. That bit of the project came out really neat. They look so good and they are very durable.

I tell ya...the tenacity I learned working on trikes...sure has paid off with this KTM.

Darius1502

10-24-2005, 10:23 PM

You are my hero for riding that thing Darius. I get scared on a 250 stock Z 3wheeler, I cant even imagine a 550 dirtbike. I salute you!:)

Kintore,

Its a beast for sure. Its also very broad and has a ton of torque. I rode it ones and its a bike you have to take seriously. You use the throttle like a surgeon...no out of control whacks.

I just had the head modifed and now I am sure it will really run faster and more brutal. I'll post some info on it when I get it all back toghether and running.

Waiting on the chrome shop for my pipe!:Bounce :Bounce

Darius1502

10-24-2005, 10:25 PM

Here is a video of a 1996 KTM 550 at the dunes....

just tearing it up:

http://media.putfile.com/Movie6349

Rm250RF900R

10-25-2005, 07:51 AM

Listen to the sound of that thing. You can just tell by the sound that thing is a tourqe monster. Too bad the guy really didn't get on it. I want to see what this thing is made of. Awesome bike.

Darius1502

10-25-2005, 02:18 PM

Listen to the sound of that thing. You can just tell by the sound that thing is a tourqe monster. Too bad the guy really didn't get on it. I want to see what this thing is made of. Awesome bike.

You are an astute man!!

Yes a 550 KTM is 548 cc of two stroke power. Top HP is made just around 6500 rpm. Its the same bike as mine in the pics, but with the body plastics are different.

Here are some pictures from the different years. Last year of production 1996.

http://216.165.194.66/ktmtalk/photogallery/galleries/members/500sx_1992.jpg

http://216.165.194.66/ktmtalk/photogallery/galleries/members/550mxc.jpg

http://216.165.194.66/ktmtalk/photogallery/galleries/members/550mxc_1993.jpg

http://216.165.194.66/ktmtalk/photogallery/galleries/members/550mxc_1996.jpg

http://img257.imageshack.us/img257/9303/49vt.jpg

http://216.165.194.66/ktmtalk/photogallery/galleries/members/550_Oct.jpg

Everyone that rides a 550 and then goes back to the CR or KX 500 will comment on how much faster and powerful the 550 is. These bikes are the most powerful production open classers. (With the exception of the ATK 700 and 620).

Rm250RF900R

10-25-2005, 02:30 PM

Darius1502

10-25-2005, 02:53 PM

I really like the 3rd one down. I remember seeing that in one of my mags from 1994. I used to prescribe to dirtbike. It was a real good mag. Expecially the buyers guide addition. I think I still got some issues around from when I was 5. 1993- 1994. I also remember seeing the ATK in there. It was huge and really expensive. Nice bikes though.

I have been trying to figure out what month in 1994, 1995 and 1996 they tested the KTM 550's. Do you have any idea?

If you ever get the time, could you check and see what issues the bike was tested in?

Also any Open Class shootouts would be cool as well if the KTM 500 or 550 is in it.

I have a chance to buy a bunch of Dirt Bike mags...but want the ones with the 550 in it.

I would be so grateful for any information!!

hondatrikesrule22

10-25-2005, 03:08 PM

Oh man....your 550 is so freaking sweet.:eek: You HAVE to come down here so we can see what she will do.

Darius1502

10-29-2005, 03:58 PM

Back from the Chrome Shop!!

http://216.165.194.66/ktmtalk/photogallery/galleries/members/DSC03605.JPG

http://216.165.194.66/ktmtalk/photogallery/galleries/members/DSC03608.JPG

http://216.165.194.66/ktmtalk/photogallery/galleries/members/DSC03610.JPG

MTS

10-29-2005, 04:28 PM

The guy in that vid dosnt look like he has riddin much in sand....i have a big bore and i would not have it anyonther way...i wana try and find a 550 now haha.

Darius1502

10-29-2005, 05:09 PM

Check out of KTM 550/440 thread at www.ktmtalk.com:

http://ktmtalk.com/index.php?showtopic=76665&st=0

All you need to know....

Darius1502

10-29-2005, 05:13 PM

The guy in that vid dosnt look like he has riddin much in sand.

Yeah it was his first time

MTS

10-29-2005, 05:27 PM

Yeah it was his first time
someones gota tell him the faster he go's the smoother it is in sand haha...i love my IT465 for sand...it just flat out hauls...leave 250's for dead :D :beer :lol:

Darius1502

02-02-2006, 05:00 AM

I have ridden my 550 and jetting her just about right.

let me tell you 3rd gear and half throttle is all I can stand. This is right when the powerband puts out a massive hit. She has good low end and low to mid...but right at half throttle she pulls you off the seat.

3rd gear..thats it.

Its insane! Makes my zilla feel like a 250. Makes an ATC 250r....well feel like a 80...I mean it.

Incredible....66 hp....just crazy....incredible motor.

Darius1502

02-02-2006, 05:04 AM

wow, that thing would probably take some balls to ride, i rode my buddy's modded yz250 mx bike and it made a sissy out of me. i bet with that thing you just sit on the tank grab a fist full of throttle and hold on

No you don't grab the throttle. You ROLLLLLL the throttle on gently. It would literally flip you over. I was slightly heavy handed in 4th and she almost looped over. No clutch dumping....just a bit quick opening the throttle and that almost happened...

just amazing. More power than a CR500 and KX 500. The only motor that is close is the 85 CR500 engine.

Darius1502

02-28-2006, 02:38 AM

http://216.165.194.66/ktmtalk/photogallery/galleries/members/550's_2.jpg

Darius1502

02-28-2006, 02:39 AM

Pictorial of the different year 550's

MTS

02-28-2006, 03:17 AM

No you don't grab the throttle. You ROLLLLLL the throttle on gently. It would literally flip you over. I was slightly heavy handed in 4th and she almost looped over. No clutch dumping....just a bit quick opening the throttle and that almost happened...

just amazing. More power than a CR500 and KX 500. The only motor that is close is the 85 CR500 engine.
Yea i leaned to roll on the throttle the Hard way...You DONT ride these things like 125's you rarely touch the clutch (least on mine) opposed to anything else Put the hammer down and work it in the corners...you did that with this bike it would Loop No second thoughts.......lol