I had a 23 tx and found it wouldn’t stop fouling plugs with a full fog pipe on it. After I got rid of it the dealership admitted to me that it’s a common problem
Hi, nice review! looking forward to know your experience replacing the electric starter motor which is a pita in my 2020 tpi exc; what about yours? it is true that it is now relocated and more easy to change?
I’ve had many versions of metal ones, ones that mount on the bars, other that clamp on your bar mounts (cycra) what I found was l they add rigidity to your bars, eliminating the natural flex they are meant to have. What I do now is run these lighter more flexible plastic ones that allow bar flex. I also run them loose so when they take a hit they move and don’t break. I ride mostly in tight wooded areas and any full wraps are a must. Can’t count how many times my pinky fingers would have taken hits.
We are both woods riders with the same bike, care to share any suspension tips in getting the XC to work in the woods? Also, what guard are you using on the throttle body? Thanks!
My suspension is pretty simple. Forks 130 PSI, 19 out compression, 19 out rebound. Shock 17 out compression 17 out rebound, 2.5 turns out on the high speed. I'm 175-180lbs without gear. It's a Enduro Engineering Guard. I go over all the bits on the bike in my 15 hour review.
I like it more then the 22, I had that bike for 170 hours. This one is better, more plated tracks better an improvement overall. Still running stock and I ride a lot of technical stuff. I think a lot of the complaints are from reviewers that also sell suspension upgrades. I think we’ll see the same with the 24 XCW, it will start as it’s great but then it will change to it can be better buy this! Could this suspension be better? Sure most can with more money, but I’m happy!
@@TechEnduro Well I pulled the trigger. I'm going to pull my triple clampsmps, wheels and WP Pro forks and put on new bike. Ordered a new WPPro shock as my old wont fit the 24. Sunday is ride day.
I just picked up a 2023 300 xc.... I had it for a hour and I got a '5 blink' error code. I need to bring it in on Tuesday. It seems like you are having good luck. Whats your thoughts on the extended warranty? I didn't get one..... Thanks!
There no such thing for extended warranty here in Canada that I know of 30 days only. I just try to ride it as much as I can in 30 days see if there’s any issues. Error code is a small issue. Dealer will fix that for free even after 30 days.
I assume the additional oil on the packing is due to premix versus injection. We chatted at McNutt yesterday about your bike. I'm gonna ride McNutt tomorrow. If you're interested, let me know.
Oh hi Nick! The premix is definitely the main culprit, looks like a carb packing. I wish I could, I think Monday is my day if you’re around then let me know👍
Hello buddy. Thanks for the video. I own a 300 sx 2023 and I notice I had some oil coming from the end silencer. My bike had 7hs running 60:1 just trail and it is my first 2t. Do you know why this? Btw the bike is running well just notice this oil splash in my rare brake
Some oil out the silencer is normal for a 2 stroke. I clean it after every ride. If it’s excessive make sure you’re in the latest map, that’s map is 104. Unfortunately you have to go to your dealer to find this out.
Nice video. Can you tell me what fuel, oil, and spark plug your using. I fouled a plug on the line at a race with only 7 hrs on the bike. Not sure if it's the warmup or something else that might have caused it.
Pump gas 91. Motorex, br7es, had the stock 8 in and switch just to see, noticed no difference. Do you have map 104 in the bike? Do you warm it up like a TPI bike or a carb bike? The tbi bikes don’t like the warm up like a TPI’s where you just idle it with no throttle input. They want to idle for 30 seconds or so and then some light blips of the throttle.
@@TechEnduro Thanks for getting back to me. Im using pumped non ethanol 92. I just bought a BR8EIX to try out. But im coming from an 03 CR250. Not used to the electronic stuff yet. Need to catch up on the times. I think it was the way I warmed it up. According to a factory guy. Start the bike with the cold start (yellow). Let idle for about 15 seconds. Take it off cold start and let idle again for about 60 sec. No throttle yet. Thats to let the ECU adjust for the temp and pressure sensors for the FI system. If you throttle up before the 60sec then everytime you throttle it resets the countdown for the system. After that you can throttle short revs to warm it up and slowly clean it out. Then if all goes well you should be rippen. Does that sound about right?
@@1Rustychain Sounds exactly right! The only thing would be to make sure you have the 104 map. That fixed 2 things. If you accidentally pressed the starter button while the bike was running, it would flash an error code, the other main thing was fouling plugs on start up
@@1Rustychain it kinda sucks that you’d only know if you brought it to a dealer and had it plugged in. Alternatively, you could hit the starter button while the bike is running, if that produces an error code, you know you’re on the old map.
@@TechEnduro non chlorinated brake cleaner works awesome on white plastic. It evaporates like rubbing alcohol. It’s also safe on polished aluminum too 👍
can you please provide the part number for your hand guards.. regardless what Acerbis, EE and Cycra say, there products do not fit without modifications.. thanks
None. From my tests with a multimeter, lots of fan on riding and other people’s experiences I’ve found that the bike can run a light or a fan reliably but not both completely reliably. If you want that you can get your stater rewound or wait for the 24 XCW, that should have a more powerful one.
@@BLSdarrin announcement is usually in May. Lots of leaked information out already. Basically a TBI XCW with a oil injection. Rumour is also new forks, closed cartridges. Check out @enduro_builds on instagram he is always on top of new info.
TrueNorthMotos is selling a modified (mounting & thermometer) Tusk fan specifically for the 2023 XCs (TXs) since it draws lower amps than TT or stock KTM fans that's what they are going with for this bike.
@@rickvonderchek6898 thanks, I just did a quick search and it’s seems that’s the one to go with. I’m also looking at the P3 pipe protector, seems like a good combo, for value and function
*Correction, the ‘23 xcw is TPI, only the ‘23 xc switched to TBI. Everyone is waiting to see if the ‘24 xcw will be TBI, but they haven’t been announced yet. We should hear something soon.
Sweet man! Just bought mine can't wait to get some hours on it!
I’ve had very good wear with DP pads.👍🏻especially with a solid rotor
Looking at a 2024 300 XC when they come out. Orange rear fender, white fork guards and spring forks on the 24’s.
Judt got my 23 tx300. Sweet bike!
Was going to buy one but went with the 24 Husqvarna tx 300 for spring forks
Can’t go wrong with that!
I had a 23 tx and found it wouldn’t stop fouling plugs with a full fog pipe on it. After I got rid of it the dealership admitted to me that it’s a common problem
Oh bummer. I’ve heard of a few bikes doing that. Thankfully not most.
Hi, nice review! looking forward to know your experience replacing the electric starter motor which is a pita in my 2020 tpi exc; what about yours? it is true that it is now relocated and more easy to change?
Not sure as I haven’t replaced it.
Thanks for the updates. What do your thoughts on plastic full wrap plastic hand guards vs full wrap metal ones?
I’ve had many versions of metal ones, ones that mount on the bars, other that clamp on your bar mounts (cycra) what I found was l they add rigidity to your bars, eliminating the natural flex they are meant to have. What I do now is run these lighter more flexible plastic ones that allow bar flex. I also run them loose so when they take a hit they move and don’t break. I ride mostly in tight wooded areas and any full wraps are a must. Can’t count how many times my pinky fingers would have taken hits.
We are both woods riders with the same bike, care to share any suspension tips in getting the XC to work in the woods? Also, what guard are you using on the throttle body? Thanks!
My suspension is pretty simple. Forks 130 PSI, 19 out compression, 19 out rebound. Shock 17 out compression 17 out rebound, 2.5 turns out on the high speed. I'm 175-180lbs without gear. It's a Enduro Engineering Guard. I go over all the bits on the bike in my 15 hour review.
I'm on a 22 and a little apprehensive about so many comments about the bike being too stiff? Your views please?
I like it more then the 22, I had that bike for 170 hours. This one is better, more plated tracks better an improvement overall. Still running stock and I ride a lot of technical stuff.
I think a lot of the complaints are from reviewers that also sell suspension upgrades. I think we’ll see the same with the 24 XCW, it will start as it’s great but then it will change to it can be better buy this!
Could this suspension be better? Sure most can with more money, but I’m happy!
@@TechEnduro Well I pulled the trigger. I'm going to pull my triple clampsmps, wheels and WP Pro forks and put on new bike. Ordered a new WPPro shock as my old wont fit the 24. Sunday is ride day.
@@wfodavid nice. Clearly the Pro stuff is sweet. I had cone valves for a while on a bike. Enjoy the amazing new ride!
I just picked up a 2023 300 xc.... I had it for a hour and I got a '5 blink' error code. I need to bring it in on Tuesday. It seems like you are having good luck. Whats your thoughts on the extended warranty? I didn't get one..... Thanks!
There no such thing for extended warranty here in Canada that I know of 30 days only.
I just try to ride it as much as I can in 30 days see if there’s any issues.
Error code is a small issue. Dealer will fix that for free even after 30 days.
I assume the additional oil on the packing is due to premix versus injection. We chatted at McNutt yesterday about your bike. I'm gonna ride McNutt tomorrow. If you're interested, let me know.
Oh hi Nick! The premix is definitely the main culprit, looks like a carb packing.
I wish I could, I think Monday is my day if you’re around then let me know👍
@@TechEnduro Are you running Motorex? TIA
Yes. Motorex
Hello buddy. Thanks for the video. I own a 300 sx 2023 and I notice I had some oil coming from the end silencer. My bike had 7hs running 60:1 just trail and it is my first 2t. Do you know why this? Btw the bike is running well just notice this oil splash in my rare brake
Some oil out the silencer is normal for a 2 stroke. I clean it after every ride. If it’s excessive make sure you’re in the latest map, that’s map is 104. Unfortunately you have to go to your dealer to find this out.
Got the same bike, what ratio should I be running? Been doing 50:1 since break in and have been told to use either or
Always done 60:1, that’s what the manual says.
this might be a dumb question but I thought you didn’t have to change oil on a two stroke?
it's the transmission oil hes referring too.
Nice video. Can you tell me what fuel, oil, and spark plug your using. I fouled a plug on the line at a race with only 7 hrs on the bike. Not sure if it's the warmup or something else that might have caused it.
Pump gas 91. Motorex, br7es, had the stock 8 in and switch just to see, noticed no difference.
Do you have map 104 in the bike?
Do you warm it up like a TPI bike or a carb bike? The tbi bikes don’t like the warm up like a TPI’s where you just idle it with no throttle input. They want to idle for 30 seconds or so and then some light blips of the throttle.
@@TechEnduro Thanks for getting back to me. Im using pumped non ethanol 92. I just bought a BR8EIX to try out. But im coming from an 03 CR250. Not used to the electronic stuff yet. Need to catch up on the times. I think it was the way I warmed it up. According to a factory guy. Start the bike with the cold start (yellow). Let idle for about 15 seconds. Take it off cold start and let idle again for about 60 sec. No throttle yet. Thats to let the ECU adjust for the temp and pressure sensors for the FI system. If you throttle up before the 60sec then everytime you throttle it resets the countdown for the system. After that you can throttle short revs to warm it up and slowly clean it out. Then if all goes well you should be rippen. Does that sound about right?
@@1Rustychain
Sounds exactly right! The only thing would be to make sure you have the 104 map. That fixed 2 things. If you accidentally pressed the starter button while the bike was running, it would flash an error code, the other main thing was fouling plugs on start up
@@TechEnduro What tells me I have the 104 map? I didn't see any flashing codes.
@@1Rustychain it kinda sucks that you’d only know if you brought it to a dealer and had it plugged in. Alternatively, you could hit the starter button while the bike is running, if that produces an error code, you know you’re on the old map.
How well does the XC lug down in 1 and 2 gear compared to the xcw
Amazing! 1st and 2nd gear are very similar to the previous gen xcw
What do you have your suspend clickers set at for riding mcnutt?
Forks: 130 psi forks 19 comp 19 rebound
Shock: sag 108 highspeed compression 2.5 out 19 comp 19 rebound
@@TechEnduro thanks man 👍🏻
What's your secret to keeping it clean besides not crashing (:D)? I've got 13 hours on my 250XC and it's definitely not looking as great as yours!
I’m sick in the head. I enjoy cleaning dirt bikes🤣
Wd40, Sc1 and magic erasers are well stocked!
@@TechEnduro non chlorinated brake cleaner works awesome on white plastic. It evaporates like rubbing alcohol. It’s also safe on polished aluminum too 👍
Ol Red bike wash…
can you please provide the part number for your hand guards.. regardless what Acerbis, EE and Cycra say, there products do not fit without modifications.. thanks
Sure
the wrap part is #79602979044
the flag part is # 79602182044EB
Both OEM KTM parts
What part number fan kit are you using, and how well does it fit? Is it the 732-fn3?
Yes. That’s the one.
Any issues so far with draining the battery from the fan because of the lower output stator?
None. From my tests with a multimeter, lots of fan on riding and other people’s experiences I’ve found that the bike can run a light or a fan reliably but not both completely reliably. If you want that you can get your stater rewound or wait for the 24 XCW, that should have a more powerful one.
@@TechEnduro great to hear I'm getting a 23 tx 300 next week and was curious about the whole stator thing. Glad to hear from someone with time on it!
@@TechEnduro Any word on the 24 XCW's ? When do you think they will hit the market ?
@@BLSdarrin announcement is usually in May. Lots of leaked information out already. Basically a TBI XCW with a oil injection. Rumour is also new forks, closed cartridges. Check out @enduro_builds on instagram he is always on top of new info.
TrueNorthMotos is selling a modified (mounting & thermometer) Tusk fan specifically for the 2023 XCs (TXs) since it draws lower amps than TT or stock KTM fans that's what they are going with for this bike.
@techenduro what is your mileage like?
Little over 100km (60 miles) per tank
@@TechEnduro seems like the tbi is getting 10-15mpg than the tpi huh
Have you changed gearing?
No stock. I dig it, I do probably clutch the bike more and ride a gear higher then most… if that helps.
Long term... that's just a few months where we ride. 😅
Lucky!
You don’t have the part number for fan internet says only available three Ktm
Just get the trail tech version. It’s the same thing. Just make sure you get the version with power connectors that go direct to the battery.
@@shanesherer7628 I have the axp skid plate it cover linkage to
@@rickvonderchek6898 thanks, I just did a quick search and it’s seems that’s the one to go with. I’m also looking at the P3 pipe protector, seems like a good combo, for value and function
How many hours on the tires
That’s a AT81EX on there right now, not the stock tire obviously. It had 15 hours on it when this video was taken. Same as the front. M59 up front.
Is the 23” W TBI?
23 XCW is TPI, 23 XC is TBI
*Correction, the ‘23 xcw is TPI, only the ‘23 xc switched to TBI. Everyone is waiting to see if the ‘24 xcw will be TBI, but they haven’t been announced yet. We should hear something soon.