Just Installed the Warp9 SM Conversion Kit in my fe 650.

Just wrapped up the install. Everything went fine, and I'm very please with the outcome.

I went with these guys Motorcross | Supermoto | Motocross Racing | Excel Motocross and they were great. The only thing, and it's one that pisses me off, is they don't list a phone number on their site, so communication is email.

My only concern was getting the correct front caliper mounting adapter, but I put them in touch with Warp9 directly and they shipped the right one for my 2005 fe 650. I believe the model is "-b3". It was iffy only because the site didn't show my bike in their list; but, I selected the KTM family and specified in the comments what my bike is.

I went with Pilot Powers 120/70 on 3.5" front and 150/60 on 4.25" rear; and I got the D.I.D. ERT2 chain through them. The wheels came with the tires and tubes mounted, balanced, and aired. Afterwards I looked at their rim only conversion, and I think it would be cheaper doing that and sourcing the tubes, tires, mounting, chain myself - was nice, though, having it arrive ready to go.

Haven't even ridden it yet, so I'll report back when I do. Here are some quick pics. Sorry for the quality - and, yes, I have the sm fender on order.

Let me know if there are any questions.

Steve

Hmmm, well that sucks. Don't know much about chains; but, since it was one of two they were offering, the other being a Renthal R1 Works Chain, I assumed they knew their stuff. I did a bit of research, and I did find a few guys happy with the ERT2 on their SM's.

I have put probably 30 miles on it, and have made a couple of adjustments - just assumed it was settling in. Well, I'll just have to keep an eye on it.

Thanks guys.

Steve

p.s. - it has been brought to my attention that the chain is too tight. I knew that, but the bike had just come down off the stand after torqueing the axle nut, and I was anxious to post the pics. My chain is now happily flapping along with everyone else's.

No, I should have been more clear - I only ride in reverse.

When I opened the box my first reaction was that it looked backwards. But that couldn't be, right!!??

SSSHHHHH*****TTTT!!

Just sent them a note.

Thanks.

Steve

Akshun, the front is on correctly. I forget why the opposing direction, but it is on correctly.

I have suggested they simply add a checkbox where the customer specifies R or L hand drive.

Got it changed this morning at Tokyo Moto in San Francisco - great shop, friendly people, and they only charged $24.

Thanks guys.

Steve

Hey Dan, I very much want to get dirty, but a little bit at a time. Right now I want something that I can ride to get to small country roads and fire trails.