2023 KTM and Husky Owners MUST WATCH! | Tech Tip
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- Опубликовано: 10 июл 2022
- The new generation 2023 Husqvarna and KTM motocross bikes have a linkage and swingarm design that requires much more chain slack than any other bike we've encountered. Failure to run enough slack can result in serious damage to your bike's transmission, or a snapped chain that could cause a crash! In this Dennis Kirk tech tip, Griffin Dexter from Husqvarna Motorcycles shows you why you need more slack, and shows you how to set it properly.
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Lol feeling real relaxed after this vid. NAMASTE 🙏
😂
Bruh! It’s like the first dirt bike ASMR I’ve ever seen! Dude seriously has a calming aurora.
Lol forgot about this vid till I got your reply... it's still relaxing as I remembered it.
65mm - That's insane !
Rear axle nut is tightened at 80 NM...you looked to tighten at over 150+..ease up.
Try spraying the chain lube on the rollers, not the side of it.
My inner OCD couldn’t deal watching him do that 😂
Planning to get the 23 KTM 300 thanks for the tips in advance 🙏
Damn! I feel like I just left a massage parlor after listening to that video!
What I thought too but didn’t want to make a comment and people laugh at me.
Helps to tighten the axle nut first so you don't have to worry about disturbing the final chain tension setting. Then you can preload the 10 mm toward the blocks a touch, then tighten the jam nut. Less chance of coming loose this way.
Also note: Every bike should have its chain tension set using the swingarm max-radius method to set the standard for the slack, not just this Husky.
I've been running my 2022 TC250 at 50mm of slack with the same tool and measurement point. Is this correct for that model?
I can’t figure out how to fix the engagement point on the hydraulic clutch. I recently changed the leavers on a KTM 250 SXF and I don’t think it’s right any suggestions?
Background music that doesn't raise blood pressure. I've a 2015 FE 501 right at 4th gear whether low or high speed, there's a quite concerning rattle/clacking coming from the rear chain area. Sounds like it's going to fly off. Tension appears correct to spec. Anyone?
Does this apply to an '24 Gasgas Ex350f? Pretty sure its the same frame and motor.
Swap since they don’t have manuals out yet, can you doa a video on sag please?
This is because of the motor tilted back 2 degrees and lowered the countershaft pivot 3mm lower.
Looks like you really tightened that axel nut too much with that big long breaker bar, that why I don't let anyone work on my bikes.
Good video
As a half century old, Husqvarna mechanic...
1. First lube the chain before you start because the chain will lengten and all measurements before became useless.
2. Lube ok the rollers in the inside
3. Then the whole adjustment procedure
3. Do half of the axle Nm
Hey everyone. Love the videos. I'm new to the ktm world just picked up my 2023 sxf 250 just wondering what the recommended sag/static sag should be? I'm a bigger guy 220 pounds and also what is the base starting point for air pressure in the fork? First time ever having to use a pump I can't seem to find much info online just wondering how much psi I should be running ( I'm aware it varies by ride style and weight ) but just looking for base point to work off
Thanks in advance for anyone's input
Sean
Congrats on the new bike. Do you have the owners Manual handy ? It should have the recommended sag there, as well as the suggested spring rate if you have to go up a rate or two in order to get the correct sag numbers. I haven't got the 2023 as yet (that's my plan) but the suggested sag on previous versions was around 103 to 105mm. However at 220 pounds , I don't think you will achieve the correct Static sag (sag without the rider on board the bike) with the stock springs . Suggest checking the manual for the next available spring and part number. But get someone to help you set the sag now. And then use the static sag number to determine how far off you are on spring rates. Hope that helps.
100 - 110 I run 110 in sand and 105 on loam 100 on pack
You’ll definitely want to go up a stiffer rating or two on the rear WP shock than the stock at 220 lbs.
@@midnightrider723 I ended up getting it re valved with stiffer spring and added the nitrogen bladder made a big difference
I saw a vid that you don’t need to lube those chains. Info on this?
I don’t lube my chains, if you put chain wax or lube it will cause dirt and grime to stick to the chain and wear it out faster. Just spray wd-40 on it so it don’t rust after a ride and you’re good to go, never had an issue
Owners manual is telling me 58-61mm on a 2023 KTM 350 SXF. Which is correct?
Mine also says 58-61mm
On the Keefer Inc testing page he was saying that KTM recommended to them 68-70 so I’m stuffed if I know 🤷🏻♂️
Split the difference and send it!
The owners manual is correct. Just confirmed this measurement with the KTM mechanic at the dealership I bought my bike. Don’t always trust “RUclips” mechanics guys. Like what’s up with strong arming the axle nut tight?!
@Mrtomskiee2 your mechanic is wrong, the manual is wrong and whatever it says on the bike is wrong. The minimum slack is 68mm. Less than 67mm will bind up. I checked on my 300sx myself because I'm not lazy.
He has chiropractor and massage parlor vibe with the whispering and calming
He set it to 65mm and it looked loose in the middle of the arc of the swing arm. I think he exaggerated the measurement when he demonstrated it was too tight.
I have a 2023 ktm 300 xcw and in the air box it says 55mm-58mm
23 450 SXF manuals says from 58-62mm so I think I'll stick with that
And it's wrong. Your chain is binding for sure. Run 68 to 70mm. I just checked on my 2023 300sx. 67mm gives me 1/2" play at the tightest spot. Anything less than 67mm binds up. Check for yourself.
Does this apply to the 23 Gasgas?
23.5 more than likely and the 24. The regular 23 is still on older generation
2024 KTM 250 XC repair manual says 58-61mm.
Yeah but with that much slack, you take the chance of the chain falling off we all know, which can damage the 13,000 engine. End the countershaft sprocket moves quite a bit before the rear sprocket moves because it has to take up all the slack, just putting it out there
So three fingers? Got it.
Four+
@@swapmotolive. It looks like it could roll right off the sprocket with 65mm of slack....
manual for my 2023 TC125 says 55-58mm...
My 2023 KTM 250 SXF says similar, too. So weird the manual is so off. Keefer said on his podcast KTM told him to run 68-70 MM.
what have you been running yours at? just picked up the same bike and now im stumped lol
@@kylebecker9787 i run mine at 60-62mm and seems okay. I split difference between Dennis' recommendation and the manual.
that looked way to loose. even at the maxed radius.
Wish that 27 bike was on the track instead of rehab an injury
Nice floor btw
Better have good guides!
Everytime I set my chain slack I stand back and shake my head. Looks so loose. But it's right. 😶🌫️
Like the good old days when everyone ran chains too tight on PDS bikes even after you told them not to. Made good profits selling countershaft seals to people who refuse to listen 🤷🏼♂️
How it is nowdays with the pds ktms?
@@ralfkoenig5789 yes. Still run a looser chain slack. KTM usually has a spec sticker inside on the airbox cover.
@@ralfkoenig5789 Ride JBI has the attention this week talking about this (non-PDS). I actually thought this was a comment on one of his posts.
Why not measure in inches???
My 2023 KTM SX-F 350 MANUAL SAYS 58-61MM......not 65mm
Are you sure you're not a chiropractor? Lol very zen
I called ktm and spoke to one of their engineers. They confirmed 65-70mm as the recommended slack despite what their manual says. Fwiw
My 2024 KTM XC repair manual says 58-61mm
@Dave-so7sf as does mine. But they said their own manual is incorrect
@@Kcviperdriver Humm so maybe I should loosen it up. I’ve got it set right around 61mm right now. I saw a video of someone that cracked the engine case from having it too tight.
@Dave-so7sf same. I've been running it at 68-70 with 0 issues for the last 35hrs
@@Kcviperdriver Thanks for the response. It’s been 16 years since I’ve been on a dirt bike. Just bought this thing a few weeks ago. So far 8 hours on it with 1 hare scramble. I already took the whole bike apart and greased all the bearings as recommended by other KTM riders. Now off to the garage to loosen up the chain.
Lol 65mm was loose as f
Too many comments in here saying, but, but mah manual says...🤡 The manual is wrong. If you guys stopped being lazy and checked it for yourself the way he shows, you'd see the minimum slack needed is 68mm.
Tells us the manual is wrong about the slack, then doesn’t use a torque wrench on the axle nut. Some ‘professional’ 😂 why are we watching this guy lol
The manual is wrong.