300 kit '13 250sx pros and cons

Travis_Hudson 7/3/2014 11:53pm
7/3/2014 11:53pm
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I was pretty sure that I told you that you needed the KTM 125/150SX carb and not just any 38MM Keihin carb. I tried one off...
I was pretty sure that I told you that you needed the KTM 125/150SX carb and not just any 38MM Keihin carb. I tried one off of an 08 YZ250 and it was definitely bigger and I had to wedge it in there to try it and once I did I knew it was the way to go so I bought the 13 KTM 125SX carb. I just put some new graphics on today. I definitely love them BUT they are a little loud.. :-)
No more bills pipe?
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Digger29 7/4/2014 6:40am
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Digger29 wrote:
I was pretty sure that I told you that you needed the KTM 125/150SX carb and not just any 38MM Keihin carb. I tried one off...
I was pretty sure that I told you that you needed the KTM 125/150SX carb and not just any 38MM Keihin carb. I tried one off of an 08 YZ250 and it was definitely bigger and I had to wedge it in there to try it and once I did I knew it was the way to go so I bought the 13 KTM 125SX carb. I just put some new graphics on today. I definitely love them BUT they are a little loud.. :-)
Travis_Hudson wrote:
No more bills pipe?
The Bills pipe combo came in that week and I hadn't put it on yet. It definitely gives the bike the most mid to top on any of the pipes that I've tried. They're all great pipes and all are WAY better than the stocker, it's almost a personal preference type of thing. I love the Bill's because it definitely allows me to rev the whizz out of my bike when need be and it makes great power while doing it :-) I'm getting my 15 250SX tomorrow and I'm building a new 300 kit this morning for it so I can bolt it on when I get the bike home tomorrow afternoon. Along with the 300kit I have a new Bill's combo, Vforce4, Raptor pegs, 38mm carb and few other trinkets sitting on the bench waiting to go as well. Let's do this already!!
Travis_Hudson 7/5/2014 7:37am
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Digger29 wrote:
I was pretty sure that I told you that you needed the KTM 125/150SX carb and not just any 38MM Keihin carb. I tried one off...
I was pretty sure that I told you that you needed the KTM 125/150SX carb and not just any 38MM Keihin carb. I tried one off of an 08 YZ250 and it was definitely bigger and I had to wedge it in there to try it and once I did I knew it was the way to go so I bought the 13 KTM 125SX carb. I just put some new graphics on today. I definitely love them BUT they are a little loud.. :-)
Travis_Hudson wrote:
No more bills pipe?
Digger29 wrote:
The Bills pipe combo came in that week and I hadn't put it on yet. It definitely gives the bike the most mid to top on...
The Bills pipe combo came in that week and I hadn't put it on yet. It definitely gives the bike the most mid to top on any of the pipes that I've tried. They're all great pipes and all are WAY better than the stocker, it's almost a personal preference type of thing. I love the Bill's because it definitely allows me to rev the whizz out of my bike when need be and it makes great power while doing it :-) I'm getting my 15 250SX tomorrow and I'm building a new 300 kit this morning for it so I can bolt it on when I get the bike home tomorrow afternoon. Along with the 300kit I have a new Bill's combo, Vforce4, Raptor pegs, 38mm carb and few other trinkets sitting on the bench waiting to go as well. Let's do this already!!
Ha ha! Alrighty then, can't wait to see it my man!
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casper 7/5/2014 12:17pm
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Digger29 wrote:
The Bills pipe combo came in that week and I hadn't put it on yet. It definitely gives the bike the most mid to top on...
The Bills pipe combo came in that week and I hadn't put it on yet. It definitely gives the bike the most mid to top on any of the pipes that I've tried. They're all great pipes and all are WAY better than the stocker, it's almost a personal preference type of thing. I love the Bill's because it definitely allows me to rev the whizz out of my bike when need be and it makes great power while doing it :-) I'm getting my 15 250SX tomorrow and I'm building a new 300 kit this morning for it so I can bolt it on when I get the bike home tomorrow afternoon. Along with the 300kit I have a new Bill's combo, Vforce4, Raptor pegs, 38mm carb and few other trinkets sitting on the bench waiting to go as well. Let's do this already!!
I love the way your bike came out, but why are you getting rid of it for a '15? It seems like you put allot of time and effort to get it where it is, especially powder coating the frame.

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Digger29 7/6/2014 6:04am
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Digger29 wrote:
The Bills pipe combo came in that week and I hadn't put it on yet. It definitely gives the bike the most mid to top on...
The Bills pipe combo came in that week and I hadn't put it on yet. It definitely gives the bike the most mid to top on any of the pipes that I've tried. They're all great pipes and all are WAY better than the stocker, it's almost a personal preference type of thing. I love the Bill's because it definitely allows me to rev the whizz out of my bike when need be and it makes great power while doing it :-) I'm getting my 15 250SX tomorrow and I'm building a new 300 kit this morning for it so I can bolt it on when I get the bike home tomorrow afternoon. Along with the 300kit I have a new Bill's combo, Vforce4, Raptor pegs, 38mm carb and few other trinkets sitting on the bench waiting to go as well. Let's do this already!!
casper wrote:
I love the way your bike came out, but why are you getting rid of it for a '15? It seems like you put allot of...
I love the way your bike came out, but why are you getting rid of it for a '15? It seems like you put allot of time and effort to get it where it is, especially powder coating the frame.
I got my bike as an early release in July of 12 and have ridden the wheels off of it. It has quite a bit of time on it. It is time for a new one :-)
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Digger29 7/7/2014 8:32am
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I ordered an NECH,NEDH,NEDJ & 1 other needle that is escaping me at the moment. I'm going to do a little testing later on this week with my 15 and see if it's possible to get it running a little better than my 13 was running.
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U3 7/7/2014 1:00pm
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From which bike did you get the NEDH needle?
Running a NEDJ 3rd clip here in Germany, and yes, it's a bit lean on the bottom...
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Digger29 7/7/2014 3:01pm
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From which bike did you get the NEDH needle?
Running a NEDJ 3rd clip here in Germany, and yes, it's a bit lean on the bottom...
It's an 05 RM250 optional needle. I'm feeling that my bike is a whisker lean with the NECJ on the 3rd so I put it on the 4th and I definitely like the way the bike responded to it. Getting the 15 tomorrow morning. Super pumped :-)
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U3 7/8/2014 2:13am
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Thanks Digger, I'll give my yellow dealer a call...
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Digger29 7/8/2014 5:05am
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I'll give you the part number of the needles you want if they get here today.
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seth505 7/8/2014 7:39am
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Digger29 wrote:
I got my bike as an early release in July of 12 and have ridden the wheels off of it. It has quite a bit of...
I got my bike as an early release in July of 12 and have ridden the wheels off of it. It has quite a bit of time on it. It is time for a new one :-)
I'm opposite of you and got my '13 as a leftover, it doesn't have much time as I also ride my 125 a lot.
Is there anything you didn't like on the bike as it got more time on it? Just wondering if anything deteriorates badly or didn't hold up like you thought it would? Thanks
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JBernard_401 7/8/2014 9:54am
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some feedback on the 38mm carb...
VERY noticeable gains.. tons of overrev and doesnt fall off like the 36. i honestly say i cant feel any loss in the bottom end either.
6.5 slide, 172 main, 3rd clip NECJ straight VP110. feel that it may be a tad rich up top but not super bad.

also did the shifter mod/fix. wow. latches in like a bear trap now. no way you could miss a shift or false neutral it after the mod.
GimpIndustries 7/8/2014 10:00am
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I'm due for the shifter fix as well on my 2013 250SX....I get stuck in 3rd from time to time. How long did it take you JBernard_401?
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JBernard_401 7/8/2014 10:20am
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it wasnt super bad. couple hours. its a lot of stuff you have to take off to get access to pull the shifter rod assembly out though. drain coolant, PV cover removal, side primary cover removal. then have to take the complete clutch assembly out. after that you have access to the shift rod, and you just take off the shifter on the drive side and it slides out of clutch side. actual grinding time (the fix part) was only a couple minutes.
i went back with Slavens Racing gasket and its a lot nicer but it didnt fit as well as i though it would. and since it is aluminized (alum backing) it kinks easy and is a pain to lay straight on the cases while trying to put side cover on.
if you have any other questions feel free to ask.
GimpIndustries 7/8/2014 10:34am
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Thank you!

I think I will get everything ordered up. Appreciate the help.
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Hi All,

I've been reading into the 300 kit and the 38mm carb replacement with the rm needle.
However can't seem to find much information on it over here in Australia, so wondering how it would go and if it would be compatible, since i've heard that the Euro and American models have some minor differences?


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swtwtwtw 7/14/2014 4:56pm
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How has the reliability of these bikes? I am considering getting a Husky 250, however there is not as much info out there on them as the KTM (which is essentially the same, I know). Thanks
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Crush 7/15/2014 5:01am
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How has the reliability of these bikes? I am considering getting a Husky 250, however there is not as much info out there on them as...
How has the reliability of these bikes? I am considering getting a Husky 250, however there is not as much info out there on them as the KTM (which is essentially the same, I know). Thanks
Pretty rock solid man, they're not exactly a brand new design.

Spokes need an eye kept on them, sprocket bolts too. Not unusual to see KTM guys running one trick wheel–the rear, because the sprocket bolts pull out, destroy the hub.

Stock expansion chamber is prone to cracking, but most people change for a few more hp anyways. Apart from that, solid. Very solid.

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Markee 7/15/2014 6:24am
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These bikes are awesome, the quality of components gets over looked I believe.

Brakes are unreal, cnc billet trees, hubs are insane light weight, excel rims, bevel washer clutch/hydraulic, renthal bars, easy access filter (no tools), the axels are top notch, machined stem nut, no holes or fastners on shrouds to get dirt/mudd in or snag your pants, one bolt to take seat off and tank, rear brake lever on the inside of frame. I could go on and on how they are different from Jap bikes, but in a good way.

Motor rips and suspension like most needs customizing to your skill and riding.

Husky or KTM, go get one, you won't regret it.
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Uncle Tony 7/15/2014 6:33am
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I rode ktms for years and could never get them jetted right on race fuel, once I went back to pump gas they ran great and only made simple jetting changes
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I blew my top end and am considering getting the 300sx kit.

What oil fuel mixture do you guys recommend? I run mogul 800 40:1.

Is there any special mixture to not blow my top end again?
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gameover 3/30/2016 11:00am
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Just bought the 300 kit for my 2015 husqvarna tc250. Smile
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Tuck812 3/30/2016 8:24pm
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gameover wrote:
Just bought the 300 kit for my 2015 husqvarna tc250. Smile
Nice I'm considering buying one for mine where did u get yours from ?
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gameover wrote:
Just bought the 300 kit for my 2015 husqvarna tc250. Smile
Tuck812 wrote:
Nice I'm considering buying one for mine where did u get yours from ?
I got mine at slavens racing. They have it for $900 with a flat rate shipping of 12 bucks and some change. Smile
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Tuck812 3/30/2016 9:06pm
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gameover wrote:
Just bought the 300 kit for my 2015 husqvarna tc250. Smile
Tuck812 wrote:
Nice I'm considering buying one for mine where did u get yours from ?
gameover wrote:
I got mine at slavens racing. They have it for $900 with a flat rate shipping of 12 bucks and some change. Smile
Thanks for the info I will check it out
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NVA57 3/31/2016 2:53am
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How is the durability of a 300 kit? Does the motor blow up faster or is it the same as a 250 kit? I ride a lot of deep sand tracks. (like Lierop deep)
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Wow, just came back from riding my 2015 husqvarna tc250 with the 300 cc kit and wow. I had the 38mm carb before the kit and it robbed if from low end torque but had huge top end power....revved like crazy.

Initial impressions were that it had a lot of low end grunt. I was able to run it on a taller hear coming out of corners. Didn't get to pin her down as much as I wanted cuz I'm still breaking her in.

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carmfarm 4/2/2019 8:48am
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I know this has already been asked but I have a 2014 300sx. I need a new piston. Do I order the 300xc piston???
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Yes
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carmfarm 4/2/2019 9:11pm
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Tomok wrote:
Yes
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