New to me 2013 FE501 :) - Mod Plans / A Few Questions

Hey All,

Gave up on looking for a 2014 model after going on "how many left" and seeing that there are only 2nr registered 501's in the UK

Picked up a 45 hour 2013 501 instead, what an awesome bike, powerful but silky smooth and controllable



Parts I have ordered so far and will be going on this week (before an all day trail ride Saturday):
- Acerbis Rally 3 Handguards
- Aluminium Rad Guards
- 2014 Blue Plastics (full set)
- 2014 Speedo
- Standard WP fork stickers
- Renthal grips

The only other mods I want to do over the above but are struggling with are:
1. a key ignition, local dealer says there is no such thing but it looks to me like the 2014 KTM500 has a key ignition in some countries? - Any one have advice on fitting this or an aftermarket key ignition? (looked at the links below but not sure if they are right for the job?)
Universal ignition switch - 2 wires - ideal for trail or enduro bikes | eBay
BRAND NEW ENDURO STYLE CRF XR 2 WIRE IGNITION SWITCH | eBay
2. Slightly lower the height (thinking dropping the forks 10-15mm and reducing preload slightly?)

Looking forward to being a Berg owner/rider and any comments

Steve

Hi Taffy, thanks,

Lardy!! It's light as a feather to me as I am used to a drz400 lol

I haven't checked the sag yet but I am about 85kg in weight but only 5"8 high.

I am from 10 miles west of Cardiff

Steve

Took the bike out for an all Dayer yesterday, bike performed faultlessly, different league to ten old drz, also I think I will leave the suspension alone as I found it manageable, as you said Taff with the bike being so well balanced the height doesn't seem to matter off road as much as with th DR