KTM designed their quad so maintenance would be a snap. Here John Maley makes sure the axle carrier is properly greased up while Chris Vogtman checks the oil.
As Friday’s pre race day wound down, I had witnessed something out of the ordinary. KTM purposely set aside an area under their 20x10 EZ-Up for rider support. Throughout the day, and Saturday morning as well, KTM’s John Maley rolled out the red carpet for any KTM rider needing trackside assistance. Several KTM riders stopped by with questions and many left with parts they needed in order to race. I watched the reactions of riders like Chad Livingston, Kevin Patterson and others. They seemed overwhelmed and appreciative with just how much KTM cared about them. It was nice to see a manufacture get so involved with their customer’s race programs. And what I really thought was cool is this whole program had nothing to do with the FRE KTM pro team – this was all about KTM supporting their amateur riders. I haven’t seen anything like this in the ATV scene and thought it was worth mentioning.
By the time the crew got finished setting up my ride and helping all the KTM riders that came by it was dark and high time we got out of the muddy pits and into a hotel. On the way to the hotel we drove through Ohio University in Athens, -- otherwise known as Party Central. We saw a zillion sharp girls out and about. You single guys might want to keep OU in mind the next time you’re traveling through Southern Ohio. Anyway, Friday night’s party scene, girls, beer, NBA playoffs, Cleveland Indians baseball – it didn’t matter, nothing was going to sway me from getting some badly needed sleep. After all, I needed all the rest I could get, I was determined to finish at least mid pack and bring KTM’s brand spanking new 525 back without a scratch.
Here KTM preps for their trackside assistance program.
Much like their bike program, quad riders running the KTM brand are welcomed to the KTM pit if they need help or an OEM part.
