My KTM doesn't have a link so adjusting chain could be a expensive guessing game. So I remove my rear shock so I can fully swing my swing arm and check my chain tension. It make chain adjustment fool proof Maybe you can cover this in the future
Nice little video hopefully that rear shock spring preload isn't that far down with your proper sag srtting. that's a ton of preload on that thing maybe 1 step up spring rate is needed
+Brian Patterson Had to reduce some pre-load to get the proper sag. It's also got the correct amount of static sag for me since I'm only 165 lbs. It's all good now.
spectating gamer. if it's one of the pinch clamps on the triple clamp that holds the fork. use a hack saw blade in the gap to cut the bolt. the stripped bolt head should pop out. next drill the bolt and use a easy out to remove the rest of the bolt from the hole. left hand cut drill bits also work awesome. I'm in Massey Ontario Canada if you want call my house phone and I'll walk ya through it.
Does the manual really call for red-loctite? I never use any (use anti-seize actually) and would only use blue as linkage/shock bearings should be regularly maintained.
Hey Kyle, can you do an update on these forks? can you speak to how they are different in feel from stock and what terrain you have them revalve for? I think the only thing more controversial in the forums than the XC forks themselves, is what companies do the re-valve job and if they did it correctly.
So what was the consensus on this stuff, I'm about to pull the trigger on a revalve and am thinking Stillwell this time around due to their KTM experience and off-road experience.
Could u please do the how to instal the front wheel video as im sending my suspension away to get set up soon and ive never really known how to make sure its set properly
I wonder how many people take a brand new bike home and strip it down and rebuild it. from the factory there's very little grease in any of the pivots and steering. my 07 kx250 had almost zero grease in the steering headset. I also use blue loctight on all the bolts and torque to spec. just an idea for ya for upcoming videos ideas.
Can you make a video about setting compression and rebound. I have a 2010 ktm300xc. The front forks feel like the first part of the stoke is stiff. I want the forks to feel softer but don’t know the settings.
Hi Kyle, love the videos, thinking about re-valving my 350 XCF with Stillwell, what package of theirs did you buy? I'm considering the Weekend Warrior package.
+Corey Calhoun They really depend on who does the work. Anywhere from about $500 to $5000. They ended up putting different springs in my forks, but left the shock spring the same on mine.
+Toxic Titan00 Hinson is very popular. The Rekluse Manual is also popular. In the last 5 years, I haven't kept a bike long enough to need to replace the stock, so take that for what it's worth.
Dry torque values differ from wet torque values. Not too crutial for your triple clamps though, not like you're building a competition engine or anything....
lol wet torge weight won't matter even if you do 90lbs and go over 95lbs that won't hurt anything lol I rather have it a little tighter but if you go 95lbs to 120lbs then your a dumb ass lol that is what I call over tightened but being a little tighter won't hurt
+Hal Simpson Haven't been that impressed. Don't want to drag them through the mud on a public forum though. Email me directly for more info - kyle@dirtbikechannel.com
Alright just a quick question/problem about my forks. I have a crf150f with Showa forks. Simple bolt on top and Allen bolt on bottom. blew my fork seals and now i wanna rebuild it. the problem is i need to get the allen bolt losen and it doesnt move in fact one of the allen bolts are now stripped. anyone have any idea what to do? and yes I did apply penetrating oil for hours. sorry for asking on a youtube video :/
@@DirtBikeChannel Hello Kyle. Ihave a 2014 ktm 300 xcw with 4cs forks. How did you like Still well performance for susspension? Wolud you go back for another bike? Thanks Richard.
+Dirt Bike Channel thank you. Im gettin the yz450fx and lookin for good aftermarket parts and I want a good sprocket to speed it up or slow it down depending on how the gearing internaly is.
Better content than previous one for sure..well done.
Kyle I'm a big fan I love all your RUclips videos man keep them coming you did a great job
I was loving that Ronnie Mac on the tv lol
+Shane He's pretty funny.
+Dirt Bike Channel and he's a fellow two smoker
HAHAHHA MAC IS BACK IN THE BACKGROUND, WHOOHOOOO :DDD
+Nico John Ronnie Mac and I go way back. (not really)
My KTM doesn't have a link so adjusting chain could be a expensive guessing game. So I remove my rear shock so I can fully swing my swing arm and check my chain tension. It make chain adjustment fool proof Maybe you can cover this in the future
Great video
Nice little video hopefully that rear shock spring preload isn't that far down with your proper sag srtting. that's a ton of preload on that thing maybe 1 step up spring rate is needed
+Brian Patterson Had to reduce some pre-load to get the proper sag. It's also got the correct amount of static sag for me since I'm only 165 lbs. It's all good now.
Oh man I am really curious to see what KTM and Husqvarna come up with in the 2020 and later... what kind of new things they introduce to the ring :)
spectating gamer. if it's one of the pinch clamps on the triple clamp that holds the fork. use a hack saw blade in the gap to cut the bolt. the stripped bolt head should pop out. next drill the bolt and use a easy out to remove the rest of the bolt from the hole. left hand cut drill bits also work awesome. I'm in Massey Ontario Canada if you want call my house phone and I'll walk ya through it.
Nice one Kyle. Let us know about that infamous SP 4CS conversion!
Does the manual really call for red-loctite? I never use any (use anti-seize actually) and would only use blue as linkage/shock bearings should be regularly maintained.
Hey Kyle, can you do an update on these forks? can you speak to how they are different in feel from stock and what terrain you have them revalve for? I think the only thing more controversial in the forums than the XC forks themselves, is what companies do the re-valve job and if they did it correctly.
clean videos. new parts
Thax for that top man
+Reece mitchell You are welcome.
So what was the consensus on this stuff, I'm about to pull the trigger on a revalve and am thinking Stillwell this time around due to their KTM experience and off-road experience.
Ronnie Mac for inspiration!
Could u please do the how to instal the front wheel video as im sending my suspension away to get set up soon and ive never really known how to make sure its set properly
+dazaladz Can't really go wrong except you should do up the pinch bolts last, after the fork has been bounced on a couple of times.
I wonder how many people take a brand new bike home and strip it down and rebuild it. from the factory there's very little grease in any of the pivots and steering. my 07 kx250 had almost zero grease in the steering headset. I also use blue loctight on all the bolts and torque to spec. just an idea for ya for upcoming videos ideas.
+Ernie Desjardins Good call.
Can you make a video about setting compression and rebound. I have a 2010 ktm300xc. The front forks feel like the first part of the stoke is stiff. I want the forks to feel softer but don’t know the settings.
Love your videos! Quick question, how do you get your aerial footage for your riding videos? I'm assuming some sort of drone?
+Jonathan Shobe yeah, I bought a drone a couple of months ago.
Do you know what it was called? I'm looking into getting one
DJI Phantom 3 Professional
+Dirt Bike Channel and you like it so far?
Nice vid! 2 questions...how is your bike that clean? And what lift/stand is that?
he has a video of both
Hi Kyle, love the videos, thinking about re-valving my 350 XCF with Stillwell, what package of theirs did you buy? I'm considering the Weekend Warrior package.
+Zach Arnold I bought a mid tier package. It's good, but I'm not blown away.
I'd like to hear your take on Stillwell set up.
Send me an email and I'll tell you. kyle@dirtbikechannel.com
About how much is a complete suspension set up? Did you get yours resprung as well?
+Corey Calhoun They really depend on who does the work. Anywhere from about $500 to $5000. They ended up putting different springs in my forks, but left the shock spring the same on mine.
Unrelated but any suggestions on a clutch replacement not the lever the actual clutch I was thinking a Hinson but curious to see wht u recommend
+Toxic Titan00 Hinson is very popular. The Rekluse Manual is also popular. In the last 5 years, I haven't kept a bike long enough to need to replace the stock, so take that for what it's worth.
+Dirt Bike Channel alright thx
What resolution do you shoot your gopro videos in ?
+Bobbyorrfan444 1080p. Frame rates depend on the shot.
Can you do a review on air and liquid suspension
Dry torque values differ from wet torque values. Not too crutial for your triple clamps though, not like you're building a competition engine or anything....
lol wet torge weight won't matter even if you do 90lbs and go over 95lbs that won't hurt anything lol I rather have it a little tighter but if you go 95lbs to 120lbs then your a dumb ass lol that is what I call over tightened but being a little tighter won't hurt
Love it. How's the lectron carb doing?
+Thomo 1 I like it. Kind of forget that it's there because it just does it's job. I'll put out a video in the next month or so on it.
Kyle, How do you like the SP re-valving?
+Hal Simpson Haven't been that impressed. Don't want to drag them through the mud on a public forum though. Email me directly for more info - kyle@dirtbikechannel.com
What torque wrench do you use?
Does the cylinder head make a difference ?
+jdm vtec Yes, increases compression a bit for riding in high altitude. If you are riding near sea level, it's not needed.
How are you liking the stillwell suspension?
+LeeMan 20s Send me an email to kyle@dirtbikechannel.com and I'll tell you.
Alright just a quick question/problem about my forks. I have a crf150f with Showa forks. Simple bolt on top and Allen bolt on bottom. blew my fork seals and now i wanna rebuild it. the problem is i need to get the allen bolt losen and it doesnt move in fact one of the allen bolts are now stripped. anyone have any idea what to do? and yes I did apply penetrating oil for hours. sorry for asking on a youtube video :/
+SpectatingGamer They make "easy out" kits that you can find at the hardware store or automotive stores. I might give that a go.
Why's your bike so clean
+Валерий Попов Because I take care of it after every ride.
What radiator guards are you using? :)
+Luke Franco Bullet Proof Designs.
hey Kyle did you ever do a video review of how you like that stillwell suspension?
+Beau Vandyke No, I haven't. If you email me directly, I'll tell you why. kyle@dirtbikechannel.com
@@DirtBikeChannel
Hello Kyle.
Ihave a 2014 ktm 300 xcw with 4cs forks. How did you like Still well performance for susspension? Wolud you go back for another bike?
Thanks Richard.
What sprocket do you run and is it quality?
+Riley Genereux Vortex. It's been fine so far. Only have about 40 hours on it.
+Dirt Bike Channel thank you. Im gettin the yz450fx and lookin for good aftermarket parts and I want a good sprocket to speed it up or slow it down depending on how the gearing internaly is.
Anti-seize because of steel bolts going into aluminum.
+Hulley29 Yep.
i wish i could afford that
Where did you get that lift?
+Roman Parsons Rocky Mountain ATV/MC.
what is the top speed of ktm xc or wc-q 300? can you test that :D
+Beyond the Mind 82 ish with stock gearing at 4500 feet.
You didn't take the "tires" off, you took the wheels off.... Can you get your day job back?
Music ? Name?
Tip
whaaaat linkage on a ktm?
Yes, have you been living under a rock, my friend? :)
+Dirt Bike Channel kinda 😉