Hopefully the first of many in my new VLOG series... I head out to pick up my new KTM 500 EXC-F and immediately set about taking it to bits! After a few mods and tweaks I take her out to see how she rides, and I'm not ashamed to say, I loved it! Check it out.
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Keep the videos coming and good luck in Saudi!!!!!
You the man.
Gorgeous build and excited to find this- now that’s how you break in a mew KTM!
Nice work! Building that yourself... Turning your own wrenches... Just awesome. Think I’m going Vortex on my Xcf 350. Good luck and keep it twisted.
Awesome 👏👏
Sorry if I missed it in the video but what final gearing are you running. The switch to SX gears is interesting.
Very nice mate! So good to see you motivated like this :)
Hey USA KTM 500 owner here, do you have any idea on power mods and remapping for the USA version with all the dumb emissions restriction from stock? Trying to get some simple mods to make it a bit more fun on the road. Exhaust, new map, kill all the emissions related stuff.
Love the video would like to know what ratio you changed the first and second gear too
The "Knighter" was unstoppable in '05 + '06 on a 525 💪🏻 ... saw him first time in '04 WEC-final in Zschopau... proper Enduro... Knighter won it on 2nd day... also on a 500 KTM... Knighter, you will always be remembered as a LEGEND in our sport!!! Hope to see you again racing in Zschopau next time! Greetings from 🇩🇪
Hi David, enjoyed the video. Could you tell me how tall you are?
More videos please this was amazing maybe different bike or different jobs on a bike!!! Amazing!!!
Iam into speedway here in the states Iam a fellow knight wish be way to contact y’all
Hey David, I’m the same size as you and Im looking for advice on making my beta 300 fit me better. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Will always be the best good to see you back on a 500 🤘
Brilliant was just after watching some videos of you during your KTM days, always been a fan keep throwing these quality videos out there 👌
Mr. Knight, with all do respect I do believe your driving on the wrong side of the road lol. You are the Bike Whisperer, just saying motor on.
Always your fan! You are No.1! Greetings from Slovenia! :) 2005: fiboth.info/like/videot/rqmFhZTe3ZS4ha0 2006: fiboth.info/like/videot/hoVsmmis06bFqXc
Builds his own bikes. Bitchin.
Love the content keep doing these please!!!
Man that Looks SLOW,,,,the KX 450F eats those up for breakfast lunch and dinner,,,Ktm hasn’t done anything this year in AMA MX either,,,,
Well a Husky won the AMA 450MX title which last time I checked, Is a White ktm 🤔😂
500 exc rulez!!
Awesome seeing a god tier rider like you David giving an in depth look at how you personally setup and work on your own bike. I always get the feeling watching pro MX'ers they aren't too familiar with their own machinery but this was really refreshing. Looking forward to more awesome content.
David Knight is still a beast.. Legend
We love our 500 exc down under ,i am on my 3th love it to bits .
Why did you change 1st and 2nd gears to the 450 sx ratios? How does the gearbox spacing between each gear feel now? Can you list the new gear's part numbers for us?
Wow man that's impressive 👏
What gears did you swap into 1-2nd?
great to see ya really workin on your bike!! i got your autograph in Texas at the last man standing. was a thrill to watch you ride that day!! you are one of the greats david!!
I thought I was bad for late ones haha . I’ve done 3x1am finishes on this yam WR !
I thought I was the only one in the world that liked carburetors better than fuel injection it must be an old thing
Hey Knighter what did you do to the first and second gears? Did you swap them out for SX OR XC gears?
450 sx 👍🏼
Your dam right that is porn...! I appreciate that you are passionate just like I am about motorcycles.
Good video and good tips on parts - no shooting the shit for the sponsors.
42 is not an old codger, you got more than ten years to call yourself that. nice video!
I'm such a David Knight fan. When he was running at his peak, I wanted him to come race a outdoors national in the U.S. I really think he might have won. He was just that fast in everything he raced. Fun to see build his own engine.
holy !! He built the bike into a completely different bike -
man you just built my dream bike
I live in the US and remember you kicking everyone's ass in the gncc's. (Including mine, I was a lapper) Damn impressive, to say the least.
Cool you got to race against him.
Nice! Good to see you in action again!
Go David. Greetings from Italy👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Dude looks like an Athlete!
Grande David💪✊
Nice to see a 4T, and a 500cc one to boot!
Did he just say he’d go ride Erzberg for fun??? He really is a LEGEND!!!
Just got back from a good ride on me 2019 six days 450 exc caint say enough About how awesome these bikes are they rock good on ya mate 💪
Waiting on my new 2021 Yamaha 250FX - after watching King David thinking it's a little mini putter bike - but I am stiff very excited about my new bike. Your one of the best ever David - LoL
You, sir, are a legend! So glad this vid was in recommendations. Looking forward to all the content. Could a Beta 480 Race hang with the ktm 500s?
Not sure, will have to try one 👍🏼
Would love to see you ride a decked out 950 super enduro again!
@Knighter.net ive been trying to get my hands on one again and its nearly impossible.
So would I, that thing was unreal up that prologue ✊🏻
It would be amazing to see you do the WESS season and Erzberg fella.
@Knighter.net If anyone can, its you fella. Be a good enough reason for me to to fire the superduke up and head to Erzberg.
All on a 500 ? 👌🏼
Could it be registered for the road.?
It is 👍🏼
A legend of a rider and a gentleman
Go do Erzberg; you’re still younger than Jarvis. Would be great to see you do the WESS
Bloody awesome vid Knighter! The honesty is refreshing I'd love to know more about the spring clutch conversion.. Also waiting to see if you like the piston vs bladder. I swear the bladder made my PDS so much better but suspension tuners tell me "no way". It just makes sense that a bladder has no friction or seal bind.
...can actually feel the power of this bike - on my laptop - when you started it at 5:15!!...
Good to see you having fun David!!!!
Go-ee Knighter :)
David you have always been at the top of the mountain..this out puts you over the top... SUBSCRIBED
Massive fan from the past and can't wait to see more from you. Get yourself a GoPro and give us all some POV like Graham Jarvis please?! Great video and keep them coming.
Really enjoyed that plus it was very informative as well. Please keep these up Knighter.
Why do you need to change first two gears and what to ?
Knighter.net thanks for the reply 👍
I just like them a little taller so closer to 3rd. 450sx 1&2
Long time no see, bro. It's so, so good to see you-- far away from Korean bro!!!
What did you do to the gearbox?
Excellent David glad all is good..........wish u well in all your raceing.....mike N.wales uk
Brilliant to see the knighter getting with the social media age. The daddy and a Top lad.And he builds his own bikes. A legend ,The only rider in history that bikes are genuinely frightened of. I saw that Ktm shit itself as he sat on it. If you zoom in you see it wince.
What a top class legend of a rider, Should be knighted!
Great vlog, love hearing the Manx radio on in the background. Makes me want to get another enduro bike. You used to clean up big time in the BEC. Was an honour sharing the same track as you and riding in the clubman class. Some proper killers in my eyes, the wet Hafrens, the one at Brechfa once to name a few.
Good to see you DK !! Please keep the videos coming. You are a legend.
How come you change the first and second gears ? Cheers,quality counts ! Great stuff.
That looks so sweet.
I agree that the stock setup with 13:50 final gearing makes first too low. I solve it by gearing up to 14:50. First becomes usable in the nasty stuff and allows you to maintain more momentum. Sixth gear goes to ~98mph. Much easier modification and more versatile for my use.
@Knighter.net Cool! The 500's primary ratio is lower than the 530 was. I liked the 530 better (with 14:50 final). I figured that the 500 could be fine tuned with the rear sprocket, but I guess I got used to the slightly lower ratios.
I’m on 14/48 now and really good also, 2nd is usable now in tight woods where before it was still a little low
Legend...Rides a 500 like he's trying not to hurt it !
is that 2020 model? Thought 21 comes with ugly grey frame! Saw that Sherco in the background! ;)
@Knighter.net you are legend DK!
Yes but no different
I found the 450 works me harder than the 500. I felt worn out on the 450. It’s a more aggressive bike. Riding the 500, after 2hrs in, I had more in the bank to push on with confidence. I’ve used vortex here in WA for a few years. Swear by them. Good build, nice to see your still on it,,, Well done,,,
Awesome video, looking forward to more!!! Perhaps a microphone for the next ones? :)
what was the 1st and 2nd gear swap you made?
A rider building his own bike. Don’t see that every day. Nice
Brilliant vid Knighter, Subscribed and on our 3rd watch 👍🏽 Hopefully see you at some WOR events when you can get over
Full factory rider and mechanic 🙌🏻
Best vlog I watched in a long time !! Genuine guy. Erzberg 2021 🤞🏻 hopefully next year, will be massive.
Эх, жаль я не знаю языка, очень уж любопытно, что тут Дэвид про пятисотку говорит
an absolute legend. We love you in Australia. great Vids. Keep it up
Great insight Knighter!
Nice vídeo! 👍🏻
I'm not gay but... I love you man x
Great vid. When can expect the next one?
Hopefully November
Thanks David great video see you race in thetford forest look forward to see more videos
Only you can make a 500 look like a toy
Legend!!
KTM: Our bikes are "Ready to race!" DK: 😂
C'mon David! Someone has to keep Jarvis honest in the retirees races!
How to train your dragon.... How to void your warranty. Legend.
@Warped Yeah, small joke, I don't care if he's voids his warranty or not. I'm surprised though--no warranty if you race? So if your brand new pumpkin bike has some failure on the first ride--which is possible--KTM won't deal with it? Regardless of the cause, because you raced it? Maybe KTM should change their slogan to "ready to race, if you're feeling lucky"
Ain't no warranty on a new bike used for organized racing events to begin with.
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Thanks for sharing your time. I watched every minute and look forward to more of your wisdom. I’d love to see you finish Erzberg on that 500, I hope you do it!
Good video, i enjoyed it Keep on keeping on Dave
Pocos pilotos con su temple. Go!! David
It seems crazy that someone hasn't picked you up as a tester since you can pull a bike apart and set them up.
@Luke Kelly He's a beast!
@Warped I totally understand that but to be behind the scenes making sure that they are puting out a stock bike that's good, either way glad he's back on a ktm big bore I remember watching him at the world enduro in Hancock ny doing a wheelie standing on the seat on the track section
You must have missed this part >>> For more info on David Knight and his Trail Riding Tours and Enduro Schools check out www.knighter.net No boss, no pressure, no factory team mate drama & backstabbing, does as he likes & what he loves at whatever pace he wants, and likely makes a good bit of Pound Sterling in the process.
Brilliant vlog and honest with it 👍
Bloody great vid, at last we get to see a bike build by someone who knows what he’s talking about, a world class British rider..... and one of the few riders who can boss a Ktm 500. And from what I saw, a bloody good spannerman too. I’ve watched a few builds recently (from over the pond) and they’ve been nothing more than a parts catalogue fest. Mr David Knight, @knighter.net thanks mate, cracking build, although I did worry when you said you were about to strip down a brand new bike. Great to see honest grown up thinking from a top rider... “I’m leaving now love”. Brilliant, can’t wait to see more of your vlogs. Ertzberg oh yeah, that’ll be worth travelling to watch... then again you see more on telly, anyway Cheers. Reg ( 530exc owner) @Threesixmoto
I second that opinion 👏🏽👍
Top bloke 🇬🇧😎