First time Snow Biker -- Build List looking for feedback

[matchrocket]

Moving from an AXYS to a 17' KTM450-based snow bike. This is really new territory for me, and I would like to have my build sheet sanity checked.

Basics:

1. 17' KTM 450 (Basically brand new <5 hours)
2. 2019 - 2021 ARO3 or 129LE Timebersled Kit (Still shopping, looking to go used)

Must Haves:

FORCEFIELD NXT Wrap-Around Handguards Complete

Panel for one-piece top clamps, Switch / TTO / Hourmeter

Bar Pad set for C3 Handguards / Top Clamp

Air Intake Complete Snowbike Kit

Heated Bars + Thermostat Bundle!

Bar Sleeves set for Heated Handlebars

Trail Tech TTO Temp Gauge

Thermostat and Heated Handlebars Assembly Kit

SealSavers

Backcountry Footpegs

C3 x LineLess HD Gas Caddy - Camso + Timbersled + Snowmobile Support à bidon - No thanks

GKR Snowbikes or K09J Engine Jacket - Watt-Man.com (Leaning towards to the hard-sided covers,,) Not sure what is better here​

Nice to Haves:

1. Acerbis 3.1 Tank
2. Amour? What? From Who?
3. Pipe Sheilds?
4. Seat??

Any and all feedback is welcome!

EDIT Fund this Post: https://www.snowest.com/forum/threads/bike-builds-with-component-lists-to-help-newcomers.456827/

 

[GlennRMK]

I have a 19 Husky FX 450 (very similar bike) and an 18 ARO 137.

The things I have to have

Thermobob T stat
Temp gauge (my TTO hard to read and the snow packs in it)
PST Engine Jacket
Full wrap handguards
P3 Carbon pipe guard
Acerbis Skid plate
Mountain Addiction 3.3 gallon can
Fan (Tusk or trailtech). My bike runs hot sometimes (Especially low speed trail or hard pack)
Tunnel storage bag or box

Nice to have but I could live without
Soft seat
FAST wide pegs

Would like to add heated bars or grips but hate adding all the extra plumbing or electrical

I've had zero problems running the stock air box with a prefilter over the OEM air filter (Over 100 hours on snow)

 

[G-Force]

Have on my '18 KTM 450, so same bike, 2020 Riot LE :

C3 thermostat and heated bars
Sled bar muffs
Selkirk Armour (fantastic fit/finish, love the bottom cooler)
Stock intake with pre filter material on the filterl, vented cover with pre-filter material covering the holes
Stock mx tank, but a tunnel mount for an additional 1, or 2, 10L cans, depending on the day
Trio and TSS
Fork Savers neoprene covers

A few items I also have you may want to consider, are a Seat Concepts comfort seat, it really is amazing, and while spendy, a Voyager Pro is a great setup.
Gives you all sorts of vital engine info, as well as a gps.

 

[G-Force]

oh, and a hot dogger, that's a great thing to have as well, hahaha

 

[00Tundra]

Go 2020 or newer on the ARO the 2018-19 had a steeper track angle and trenched easier . I recommend the ARO3 myself.

 

[Lachoneus]

oh, and a hot dogger, that's a great thing to have as well, hahaha

a bit more info needed here on your hot dogger and selkirk....I have a 19 ktm and husky both with selkirk, so are you running the top selkirk piece over the hot dogger, or is that more of a fabric (like an engine blanket) type piece covering the hot dogger?? any other pix or information is appreciated, thanks mucho. i.e., even the brand of hot dogger etc.

 

[matchrocket]

oh, and a hot dogger, that's a great thing to have as well, hahaha

The Hot dogger is moving over for sure!

 

[matchrocket]

Go 2020 or newer on the ARO the 2018-19 had a steeper track angle and trenched easier . I recommend the ARO3 myself.

Picking up a 2020 ARO 3 LE tomorrow!

 

[matchrocket]

To all, thank you very much for the feedback! Extremely helpful!

 

[G-Force]

a bit more info needed here on your hot dogger and selkirk....I have a 19 ktm and husky both with selkirk, so are you running the top selkirk piece over the hot dogger, or is that more of a fabric (like an engine blanket) type piece covering the hot dogger?? any other pix or information is appreciated, thanks mucho. i.e., even the brand of hot dogger etc.

Think that one is literally a Hot Dooger brand. Muffpot etc, all the same. It was a bit of a sticky wicket getting the base to secure to the stock pipe's resonance chamber, as it is shaped like a samosa lol. However, I found a Pro Circuit Ti system on a clearance sale, and it's chamber is nice and round (just like a bigger piece of tube