Building the Ultimate Adventure Bike - Adventurizing our KTM 500 EXC-Fs into Globe-trotting Beasts!

Episode Two! We dive into building the ultimate adventure bike, our KTM 500 EXC-Fs, into globe-trotting beasts! These off-road titans are gearing up to conquer the world. Wondering why these formidable dirt bikes aren't already destined for the open road? The answer lies in their stock status, pushing the boundaries with the weight we're hauling and the extensive distances awaiting us.
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[@JessChoat]

Hey... Jess here, met Jason and Lisa at the Redmond overland show and entered into a financial contract with Lisa. As a rule Brits have very little humor... and what little they do have is dry, but I enjoyed speaking with them both. Lisa is so personable and bubbly and Jason is the kind of man you would want if you're in a bind... a man's man. (thank god I never heard him say "whoops daisy", that would never do) Be careful you two and don't scratch the bike! If you get out to the coast of Oregon look me up, we'll get fish and chips!!!

[@fourwheelednomad]

Hey Jess, thank ye very much for those warm words. I’m liking your take on us Brits! Here’s to meeting again next month, and sealing the deal! Celebrating with fish n chips may be order. Take care, and we’ll stay in touch. Cheers for now, Lisa

[@jamesfairmind2247]

Four Wheeled Nomad, I didn't realise that you had changed the wheels on these KTMs when I mentioned "Outex-tape" converting them in an earlier post on one of your videos. For the benefit of others watching and considering using these same bikes, if you are going to get cush-drive wheels anyway then buy the Bartubless versions from Italy which use the super strong Excell rims but are 100 per cent tubeless due to their patented inner gasket in the drop centre. Saves so much hassle fixing punctures. I just hate having to take a wheel off when instead you can fix it on the rim in seconds with a plug. Probably saved my life once on the TAT when some curious little black bear cubs came out of the woods to inspect my puncture repair efforts in deep forest. If I hadn't converted to tubeless mummy bear would have killed me for sure by the time I had replaced a rear wheel instead of simply half inflating it and getting out of there at warp speed with my helmet looped on one arm and holding my electric pump by its inflation tube in my teeth!

[@fourwheelednomad]

Whoa, what a story!

[@fourwheelednomad]

Happy with the current setup but thank you all the same - we will look into that going forward: www.fourwheelednomad.com/our-complete-parts-list-adventurizing-the-2023-ktm-500-exc-fs/

[@texlee1640]

Good stuff. As a fellow ADV nut, 500 EXC owner, Overlander, traveler, etc. I am very excited for your upcoming trip. I hope you two take us along every step of the way. Looking forward to the next installment in this series.

[@fourwheelednomad]

Thanks Texlee, we will be doing our best to bring you along for the ride.

[@MotoMongrel]

Great to see the two you working on your 500 setup. I've setup mine very similar. Just a suggestion, 'crack' the rear wheel nut before putting the bike on the trail stand. Can't wait to see your adventure!!

[@fourwheelednomad]

Cheers for the tip!

[@keithmoule4154]

Oh I love a bike build. So glad you are doing it yourselves and looking forward to part 2 of the build and to what follows. Cheers from Birmingham UK

[@fourwheelednomad]

Thanks Keith, glad you are coming along for the ride!

[@fourwheelednomad]

Much obliged, Keith (Lisa here). In case helpful: www.fourwheelednomad.com/our-complete-parts-list-adventurizing-the-2023-ktm-500-exc-fs/

[@user-lf3lg7kq8o]

Looking great wouldn't mind a go on those bikes they look amazing lads. Great video 😊

[@RobboRobinson]

A great pair of bikes for your adventures. I have a 450 with the Nomad tower kit. Just make sure you have used a lot of loctite for the vibrations off road. I made plug and play wiring extenders for the voltage reg , start button, front brake light switch parts available from KTM or other sources. I also fitted Rhino Clutch cover and run 1.5ltr of oil. Oil changes anything from every 600 miles up to 1900 miles. My Morocco trip was 1900 miles without an oil change no problem a mix of highway 60-65mph, gravel mountain roads and some sand but ideally I like to do it sooner. My gearing was 14-48. Great video I will be following. 👍

[@michaelzenns3685]

Nice video, I am amazed that you 2 share the same hobby and enthusiasm. My wife is the home body type. Her days are filled with oil painting and playing with her 2 Yorkies. I ride with my brother in law on mountain roads, deserts and back hills. It's fun and relaxing. I'm glad to see that you 2 can share the adventure. I also ride the KTM 500 exc. Very good reliable bikes.

[@fourwheelednomad]

I feel the luckiest gal alive that Jase and I both adore adventure riding, I only learned to motorcycle by accident! (Won a two-hour taster session on a 50cc automatic.) This bike in particular is really elevating my off-road ability. It’s a phenomenal machine, thanks to Jase adventurizing it, Taco Mike setting it up, and Ryan rebuilding the suspension. www.fourwheelednomad.com/our-complete-parts-list-adventurizing-the-2023-ktm-500-exc-fs/

[@gregturp1611]

Great episode. Love the into...

[@pauladrage6990]

Great vid. Looking forward to the next instalment! X

[@fourwheelednomad]

Cheers P - so glad you're enjoying the vids, I loved reading your WhatsApp this morning, so did Jase - he was beaming, bless him. Love to all the Spaffs and Drages x

[@wsfarnie]

Nicely done... And look at Jasen being funny- love it!

[@fourwheelednomad]

Jase is funny 😆 - he makes me howl like a hyena most days.

[@lukefish7562]

Hello, happy to have run across you over at Taco Moto Mike’s channel and looking forward to following your adventures. Be safe and enjoy! 🏍️💨

[@fourwheelednomad]

Much appreciated, cheers for the warm words. In case of interest: www.fourwheelednomad.com/our-complete-parts-list-adventurizing-the-2023-ktm-500-exc-fs/

[@lukefish7562]

@@fourwheelednomad ahhh nice! I appreciate you sharing the info! Y’all did it right that’s for sure. I know I’ve picked up on some things I plan on changing to my bike. Getting ECU from Taco Mike was giant leap forward for my light adventure bike the Honda crf450RL. Again, appreciate ya sharing the info and helping others improve their set up. 🙏🏽🏍️💨

[@StansE250]

Two shiny new bikes, and piles of shiny trick kit/parts/goodies …. it’s a Great Life, I bet 😎

[@fourwheelednomad]

You got that right!

[@JasonsCrypticchannel]

☺great video, looking foward for the next one!! i saw your bike and story in a Taco Moto video :) i have a 2020 500 excf and love it! ✌

[@pungarehu]

“It stops speed wobble” - that’ll be handy when Lisa pins the throttle in the Mohave desert in an effort to show Jason who’s boss😂😂😂😂

[@fourwheelednomad]

Get me into Angry Bird status, and I just might! Ha hah, L

[@allesiofondressi2602]

No no no love, it's not lefty loosey, it's anti-clockwise!

[@bryanbaril5325]

Why not use the 701 enduro , much longer service interval.

[@fourwheelednomad]

Too heavy, wanted something more enduro.

[@406russell]

Looking forward to following you guys on this adventure!

[@fourwheelednomad]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@Corey-pd3mi]

10:05 that can’t be good for the brake disc 😳

[@fourwheelednomad]

Agreed but we were putting new wheels on so not to bothered.

[@MarcoVilela]

looking forward to following your great adventure on a 5hundy, have fun and share content as much as possible, if passing through Portugal, let's meet! take it easy, braaaaap! ;)

[@fourwheelednomad]

Thank you! Will do!

[@jimhanle2971]

Nice job ! Stay safe on your trip and avoid Russia!!

[@fourwheelednomad]

Thank you! Will do!

[@tomwilmot]

You’re making me very tempted to quit my job and go ride a bike round the world 😂😂😂 future video idea - how did you make this happen, planning and budgeting advice for starting an adventure. Looking forward to seeing you get on the road, expecting stunning vid/photography from Jason and amazing insights from Lisa (I’m sure you can reverse those roles as well)!

[@fourwheelednomad]

1. No mortgage, No kids. 2. Plan to go and actually GO! 3. Budget is a few grand in the bank and a passive income of $1500 a month (rent house)

[@tomwilmot]

@@fourwheelednomad so I’m 0.5 of the way there! 😂 better start planning and pay off the mortgage!

[@chrissnoett3060]

It was nice talking with you two the other night. Can't wait to see the moose tube install video! Cheers!!

[@stevia13]

Im probably staring right at it in the video description!!! - but what is the name of the mini stand you're using to support the bike @ 8m45? Thanks. SA 👍🏼

[@fourwheelednomad]

It’s by Rolling Mavricks - it’s a jack stand.

[@shaunwightman-smith7660]

Bikes look awesome, long list of stuff added, whats the weight now and how does it affect the off-road and motorway riding ?

[@fourwheelednomad]

There’s not that much additional weight, luggage excluded. Rides great, off and on road.

[@paultaylorduke]

Curious what your oil change plan is? KTM recommended interval is about 500 miles isn’t it?

[@fourwheelednomad]

I believe every 600 miles requires an oil change when you’re racing. As we won’t be tazzing it in race mode, our service intervals will be every 1,500 and 2,000 miles. Cheers Lisa

[@terokal2657]

❤❤❤

[@mediocremichael]

How often to do you all change the oil?

[@fourwheelednomad]

Every 1500 to 2000 miles

[@dandersonjr]

Bikes are coming along.

[@fourwheelednomad]

Cheers, they sure are!

[@michaelflores7657]

Jason is so incredibly calm working on the bikes! I’d like to say I would be the same but my wife would surely differ!

[@fourwheelednomad]

It's because he's got a resident Chief Coffee Maker that never fails: on the hour, every hour!

[@marcotoivovideo]

That tower system is impressive, indeed! But, I'm quite curious about the foot pegs that I saw in one of your short clips.

[@fourwheelednomad]

Give this a whirl: tacomoto.co/products/pro-moto-billet-fastway-air-ext-raised-footpegs?_pos=3&_sid=43d544744&_ss=r&ref=fourwheelednomad and I'll eat my helmet if you don't think this is the business, too: tacomoto.co/products/swiftkicker-kick-stand?_pos=1&_sid=1f8c9fb47&_ss=r&ref=fourwheelednomad

[@motominded5275]

Out of curiosity - what was the main reason for choosing the 500 over say the 690 platform for a ROW bike like this?

[@fourwheelednomad]

The short answer is, weight.

[@synergysynergy]

Looking forward to to the series, superb introduction, sounds like a fantastic adventure ahead. I read your article on roadrunner about a foreigner registering a bike in the USA, very helpful thanks, could you please explain a little about the insurance situation as a Brit, any particular specialist company to use, do you register to a friends US address even with a UK Licence, any info you could please provide would be really helpful, Thank you

[@fourwheelednomad]

Proof of Insurance Progressive.com is a good one, give them a call as they will be very happy to help and fully explain all that is required. It was straightforward enough, so that’s one less thing of the to-do!

[@synergysynergy]

Great, thank you. I will look into it with those guys

[@stuartwhelan3258]

Sweet

[@fourwheelednomad]

Why, thank you, Sir! How's Aron's garden looking? What other fun passion projects are you working on these days? Lx

[@MrLeo1931]

Hi I just met you guys in Gila Bend arizona i already subscribe.

[@fourwheelednomad]

Good to meet you 👍

[@fourwheelednomad]

Tar very much ❤

[@bigals.ktms.9937]

When u changed wheels ,u did go too a cush hub didn't you.

[@fourwheelednomad]

Yes 👍

[@stevia13]

So are you guys sponsored by KTM now??? ..all the toys 😛

[@fourwheelednomad]

Nope! Not by KTM. They wanted us on bigger bikes…

[@markboyracer]

Hi guys just a quick one always break the bead with the sprocket side down first as it will save you bending the disk when on the trails also are the fork protectors the heat shrink ones if they are cut them off they hold water and corrode the fork legs get either stickers or the carbon ones

[@fourwheelednomad]

Thanks for the insight, keep them coming...cheers

[@psunaminami6672]

trying her best to destroy that rotor, lol!

[@fourwheelednomad]

I was gentle, I promise! L😉

[@Matthew-wn8oq]

Or they could just buy a Tubliss kit from Rocky Mountain ATV and make their wheels tubless without spending a fortune.