09 KTM 400XCW setup

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So I've never snowbiked, but saw a few out this year and decided to snowcheck a Mototrax Enduro. I went with the Mototrax due to claims it could do more with less cc's. As I already have a 2009 KTM 400 XCW I hardly use in the summer anyways, I figured why not get some more use out of it.

I'm looking for any advice on parts/mods I should be making in the offseason now to create a more reliable machine come winter. I'll be riding primarily in Pacific NW, usually around Cle Elum, WA. I've seen mention of carb heaters, airbox mods, engine covers, etc. I haven't seen anyone running my exact bike, so those familiar with the sport might have some good advice to offer.

 

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w74bronco said:

So I've never snowbiked, but saw a few out this year and decided to snowcheck a Mototrax Enduro. I went with the Mototrax due to claims it could do more with less cc's. As I already have a 2009 KTM 400 XCW I hardly use in the summer anyways, I figured why not get some more use out of it.

I'm looking for any advice on parts/mods I should be making in the offseason now to create a more reliable machine come winter. I'll be riding primarily in Pacific NW, usually around Cle Elum, WA. I've seen mention of carb heaters, airbox mods, engine covers, etc. I haven't seen anyone running my exact bike, so those familiar with the sport might have some good advice to offer.

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With a 4 stroke I would get a good stat to keep it warm and then just cover the carb with neoprene.... its not like a 2 stroke... Then the airbox.... I would go with some type of dryfilter for sure and jet richer... Timbersled pod filer or something like it...

 

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Most days you can get by with just an Outerwears filter in your stock airbox. $22 from Slavens, it's not as good as going with the round can looking things, but I've run a whole season with one, and only have to clean out the airbox on super deep blower days.

 

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Thanks for the feedback guys. Seems pretty minor to get ready for snow. I have an upgraded Trailtech Stator, so I'm at least adding heated grips as well.

 

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Deferent longer and/or wider footpegs is about the only other maybe?




Barmits instead of grip heaters, or just good gloves?




I just ride with deferent gloves, depending on how cold.

 

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You'll want to stiffen up your forks.

 

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if you are too cheap to buy stiffer springs, cut some SCH80 PVC pipe down as preload spacers. Grip heaters make snowbiking much mroe enjoyable

 

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Thanks for the feeback guys. I appreciate the input, hopefully it helps out others who might be looking. I ended up buying a leftover Husqvarna FE501 instead. Starting over on my research.