2024 KTM 500 EXC-F BUGOUT SURVIVAL YOUTUBER BIKE BUILD

[@mtbsack590]

fits like a glover

[@grantcoop]

Definitely Mike Glover’s bike.

[@nepicness]

Honestly the only vehicle for survival would be a bicycle. In Augusta GA after the hurricane gas was the #1 most limited resource. Lots of people got locked in Augusta because they couldn’t find gas to leave

[@lukefish7562]

Surprise! I love it! Happy NY 🌮 Moto Mike and Co. 🏍️💨💨💨💨

[@theredpilllion5922]

This 500 EXC-F reminds me of my ex girlfriend. Fast, expensive, and aftermarket products bolted on! But she removed her hour indicator. So I had no idea, how much she had been ridden! 😳

[@BreachmanINC]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@mmannion2398]

Will you be adding the rally tower to the website soon? I've been looking at various solutions for a while now.

[@mfranquemont1884]

Another great bike; Happy New Year!

[@DerekJBush]

Satisfied 🖤

[@fpolkjr]

Great video. Love this setup!

[@richardconnoly]

I would be interested in seeing how much glare and reflection the turn signal running lights generate on the windscreen at night. I have the TM wrap LED front signals, which I love. At night, they light up my translucent IMS 4.5-gallon tank, which looks cool and allows me to monitor the fuel level easily. However, I have also seen on other bikes that bright LEDs mounted behind a windscreen can result in a lot of glare going back to the rider and limiting forward vision in the dark.

[@MaxGrant-b8t]

great build.

[@gregharris2928]

Nice Build Mike.

[@TheDavidGoldmanphoto]

Nice build!!!

[@danbutler2934]

Very nice build! Any front brake hose failures from the flexing at the fender area vs. the up down movement near the bars? Stock hoses?

[@Justvisiting498]

My favorite graphics.

[@MattLitkeRacing]

Title is perfect lol

[@grantcoop]

@tacomotoco can you guys do a tutorial on the front brake line setup?

[@TimMillard-w7o]

It's a really cool build. Is it possible to add a list of parts fitted to this?

[@StaceyVice]

What brand of heated grips are those thanks !!!

[@mikelowry007]

For the advanced pnw singletrack guy, do you feel the 25 frame is going to be worth it for an exc 500? I think ill wait for a leftover 2025 since they tried to soften the frame. PNW single track 90% of the time is the plan. Love the content, cant wait to get a box of goodies from you all at some point. 😊

[@lukewarren9979]

Mr Taco I love the bikes that you build and your detailed analysis of them. I can’t help but notice though that the base bikes are often the same. Is that because the 500 EXC and FE501 etc are genuinely the best out there, or is it the commercial factor (whether promotional or sponsorship strength) or are they just want folk want? Are there any decent (and cheaper) alternatives for a wallet-watching UK follower? Looking to sell my Triumph Scrambler 1200 XE and downsize to a true dirt bike but have limited funds available even after the sale

[@tylerclees6226]

So you have the mother of all oil filters back in stock???

[@heathcarr1105]

Crazy how were at a point now to where 20k+ on a dirt bike and 3 electronic devices with screens are a "must have". Just insane. Self justification is "bugout" but use a machine with under 3gal of fuel capacity.

[@jessewawrzyczek2812]

He better get a honda then😅

[@Deerod-d5k]

Is tacomoto worried about Ktm’s financial situation?

[@TACOMOTOCO]

No, there will be a buy out or Austrian gov bail out. Will things look different on the other side w new leadership and fewer brands, yes

[@WholesaleTurbos]

Bug out 100klms? Is it enough

[@POLEXICANHUSSAR]

I see a ton of bikes now with steering stabilizer, is it beneficial out in the single tracks and woods? Wondered if it would be good on my 350 exc or 400xcw

[@Slov_]

I don’t know if it would be for single track and woods, but at high speeds or desert riding there certainly is. I think, environment agnostic here, what matters is the amount of bar movement and play based on the terrain the bike is going through. I don’t think it would hurt to have one on in those environments, but I don’t think the use would be as much compared to hauling ass on a desert dirt road or sand out here in Arizona. I faced that last ride going 60-70mph on a washboard dirt road out to a dam and felt the bars go back and forth. It’s the one time I wish I had the finer grain of control a stabilizer offers. Hopefully that helps or makes sense.

[@captaintahoe1]

I don’t ride without one. Even at slow speeds I find it beneficial, really help when you blast a rock or root, those hits that normally try to rip the bars out of your hands are a lot less with a stabilizer

[@POLEXICANHUSSAR]

@@Slov_ Makes perfect sense now. Maybe when I get a 500 for some more BDR/TAT I would think about throwing one on. Would def not give any benefit to me on my woods bikes.

[@grantcoop]

Steering stabilizer is a must. Complete game changer. Worth every penny.

[@miker7808]

I used one from 2001 till I stop riding, or buried lol

[@tareksaba1ify]

LOL

[@TACOMOTOCO]

YOLO

[@ADVwilly]

If you want a bike for survival scenario.. KTM would be one of the worst brands to get. Suzuki are the best for bikes that cant be killed, and I'm not a Suzuki fan at all.

[@firstamendmenttshirt4768]

Lol, you still need parts for both. Oh and Suzuki is not riden like KTM, unless it is dirt only.

[@TACOMOTOCO]

Not really accurate for this bike, and not verifiable.

[@william6815]

I have 30,000km on my 2023 ktm 500 excf and had more issues with my dr 650 so I disagree