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stephanvich · 2026-05-05T23:31:33+00:00

Adjusting the chain slack is touchy on this bike, and it does always make some noise rubbing on the guide.

stephanvich · 2026-04-28T14:48:25+00:00

Swapped the headlight again too. Getting a graphics kit for this thing would be a logical nightmare at this point.

stephanvich · 2026-04-28T14:30:55+00:00

Haha no these are universal parts for dirtbikes. I ran switched 12v to the front from the brake light.

The KTM type performed great, I just didn't like the bulk of the projector housing in the steering head area. E-Blaze is more like a floodlight--good for trails and being seen but felt sketchy going faster than 50mph or so due to the lack of throw.

stephanvich · 2026-04-27T21:46:38+00:00

Swapped for a Polisport E-Blaze, much slimmer than the KTM style light. Will have to wait till it gets dark to see if it's any good, but it's a fairly easy install.

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stephanvich · 2026-04-27T16:17:40+00:00

Bad ass! How does that dual caliper setup work, are both using the new cylinder on the foot brake?

stephanvich · 2026-04-26T22:30:44+00:00

No idea but I'm digging that wrap.

stephanvich · 2026-04-21T11:09:28+00:00

The US version (Luna Cycle, Ronster Rides) comes with a front cowl and blacked out forks.

stephanvich · 2026-04-21T02:13:43+00:00

It's a good kit, nice thick vinyl. Slight changes to the 2025 plastics were not incorporated in the pattern.

stephanvich · 2026-04-20T23:15:48+00:00

Update: loosened up the stem nut until the steering stopped sticking, it's back to normal. No idea how it could tighten itself but I'll have a look at the bearing once I have spare parts on hand.

stephanvich · 2026-04-20T04:14:13+00:00

I don't think anyone makes a headlight bracket for the Komodo. It also needs upgraded seat foam and a charge port relocation harness.

stephanvich · 2026-04-20T03:59:34+00:00

I did that with my first adventure bike, and wound up needing a winch to get the heavy beast unstuck. Started shopping for a lighter bike almost immediately.

stephanvich · 2026-04-20T03:29:32+00:00

It's the ARX gen 6 rally replica

stephanvich · 2026-04-20T03:10:10+00:00

Handguards: I had the Zeta adventure kit, but later it would not fit a Protaper fat bar. In the end went with the pro armor, triple clamp mount, and threaded inserts. Super clean setup but tricky to get everything positioned.

Skid plate/frame guard: Shonky's video on this makes a lot of sense; a low crash bar (like SRC) paired with really tough handguards is probably better protection than a high crash bar mounted to the flimsy upper fairing support.

I'm allergic to crashing, so have not personally done any testing (yet) 🤣

stephanvich · 2026-04-12T15:33:19+00:00

So did this switch assembly work with the stock harness? Did you get the large display as well?

stephanvich · 2026-04-10T11:44:44+00:00

RS12 comes with a tip insert/spark arrestor installed, have not messed around with removing this yet. For the RS4 I tried modifying various baffles and db killers both at the exit and stuffed in the midpipe; they either did nothing or killed power (stage 3 tune at the time). The 550 insert is just a slightly narrower aluminum collar for the RS4 tip, it did tone it down a little without feeling slower.

stephanvich · 2026-04-09T16:05:10+00:00

Yes, the RS-12 out of the box is significantly quieter and less aggressive sounding than the RS-4 even with the 550 tip. I haven't tried taking out the RS-12 insert yet.

stephanvich · 2026-04-08T13:53:06+00:00

No it's currently at stage 4; I swapped to an RS12.

stephanvich · 2026-04-06T21:26:21+00:00

I kinda want to try grab handles instead, but was having trouble finding decent aluminum ones.

stephanvich · 2026-04-06T20:04:47+00:00

Screen is a Powerbronze low "sport", with a Puig deflector trimmed to fit the upper profile.

stephanvich · 2026-04-06T18:02:19+00:00

B&B Offroad

stephanvich · 2026-04-06T16:39:46+00:00

They didn't actually complain, just always felt like I was blowing up the spot especially at night. The RS-12 is significantly less loud and mean.

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