2023 KTM SX300 Official Thread

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PatH 10/28/2022 3:08pm
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I am very impressed with the way it runs.
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Long time lurker, first time poster. So excited that I had to create an account and share. Can’t wait to get some seat time! [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2022/10/28/574830/s1200_7F268A6E_6D5F_4BCE_A30E_0A2B513AA044.jpg[/img]
Long time lurker, first time poster. So excited that I had to create an account and share. Can’t wait to get some seat time!


Hell of an entrance sir!
Congratulations
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suby723 10/28/2022 5:31pm
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Got the call that my 300sx arrived today and they just need to build it! Id take it in the damn crate! I hate waiting.
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suby723 wrote:
Got the call that my 300sx arrived today and they just need to build it! Id take it in the damn crate! I hate waiting.
Use the time to start shopping for bling for it haha!

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suby723 10/28/2022 5:57pm
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Use the time to start shopping for bling for it haha!
Man I'm currently building a cart right now on motosport. Haha

I'm kinda side tracked also with a frame up 2004 rm125 I'm currently in the middle of. I've been a regular at my local cerakoting place. I love dirtbikes...
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[img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2022/10/28/574801/s1200_wp2.jpg[/img] My dealer stocks champion WP2, they swear by it as does another 40yr moto mechanic (family friend). I run that just for ease of use...


My dealer stocks champion WP2, they swear by it as does another 40yr moto mechanic (family friend). I run that just for ease of use when I go in the dealer to BS every couple of saturday's.

my riding bud has run this for decades. 6 months ago, we did the first top end on his 300XC at 255 hours. everything looked new. no marks or sign of wear on piston or cylinder. average amount of carbon on the head. average carbon on the power valve parts. if I didn't have 10 cases of Mobil! MX2T I would run this stuff.
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sandman768 10/29/2022 12:15pm
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Need special socket to get Rad cap off😂… WMR going to spin some up…. Reading manual now… 60:1… I might settle for 50:1 … Might throw my cone valve forks on for first few rides to eliminate the Aer fork variable at first…ordered KtM hard parts composite MX skid plate, showing not available until January? Wonder if same as the stock XC plate? Manual states bike comes with long throw grey throttle cam or “guide plate” as manual calls it. My throttle cam is white? And no black throttle cam included with bike? Maybe the SX only has 1 throttle cam?
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wrc777 10/29/2022 1:04pm
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sandman768 wrote:
Need special socket to get Rad cap off😂… WMR going to spin some up…. Reading manual now… 60:1… I might settle for 50:1 … Might throw...
Need special socket to get Rad cap off😂… WMR going to spin some up…. Reading manual now… 60:1… I might settle for 50:1 … Might throw my cone valve forks on for first few rides to eliminate the Aer fork variable at first…ordered KtM hard parts composite MX skid plate, showing not available until January? Wonder if same as the stock XC plate? Manual states bike comes with long throw grey throttle cam or “guide plate” as manual calls it. My throttle cam is white? And no black throttle cam included with bike? Maybe the SX only has 1 throttle cam?
Tpi bikes came with both cams and the slow one was installed which is opposite of how the four strokes are.
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suby723 10/29/2022 1:13pm
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Here's mine. I'll have her loaded up soon.
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PatH 10/29/2022 1:57pm
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I put about an hour and a half on mine today, mine also did not come with an extra throttle plate. (cam). So far I really like the bike. I just started to work on dialing in suspension It’s extremely responsive, and crisp. I am running 40-1 for now at least till it gets some break in time on it. Zero smoke once it starts to warm up.
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suby723 10/29/2022 4:45pm
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I run vp110 in my bikes. Would this be an issue with this bike?
LouisianaMotocross 10/29/2022 5:05pm
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I run vp110 in my bikes. Would this be an issue with this bike?
Why do you run 110 in your bikes? I think t4 is better for stock or slightly mod 4 stroke race bikes.

To answer you question, 110 won’t hurt anything on the bike if you use a good oil.
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suby723 10/29/2022 5:07pm
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I run vp110 in my bikes. Would this be an issue with this bike?
LouisianaMotocross wrote:
Why do you run 110 in your bikes? I think t4 is better for stock or slightly mod 4 stroke race bikes. To answer you question...
Why do you run 110 in your bikes? I think t4 is better for stock or slightly mod 4 stroke race bikes.

To answer you question, 110 won’t hurt anything on the bike if you use a good oil.
It's just at a local gas station near me. It's either 87 non eth or vp110. I refuse to run anything eth. In anything I own.
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wrc777 10/29/2022 5:27pm
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You could mix the 87 and 110 to get whatever octane you want. I mix 90 non ethanol with 110. We can’t get 87 no ethanol here.

I have heard 2 strokes benefit from some lead. I think it stops detonation better than the octane suggests.
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Is the air filter a new part number on the '23s? I'll be joining the club next week with a TC250.
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sandman768 10/29/2022 6:01pm
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stonerb wrote:
Is the air filter a new part number on the '23s? I'll be joining the club next week with a TC250.
Yes
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Yes
thanks dude.

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LouisianaMotocross 10/29/2022 8:55pm
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suby723 wrote:
I run vp110 in my bikes. Would this be an issue with this bike?
LouisianaMotocross wrote:
Why do you run 110 in your bikes? I think t4 is better for stock or slightly mod 4 stroke race bikes. To answer you question...
Why do you run 110 in your bikes? I think t4 is better for stock or slightly mod 4 stroke race bikes.

To answer you question, 110 won’t hurt anything on the bike if you use a good oil.
suby723 wrote:
It's just at a local gas station near me. It's either 87 non eth or vp110. I refuse to run anything eth. In anything I own.
I definitely get that. I’m the same way with everything I own minus my truck.
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PatH 10/30/2022 5:00pm
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I have around 3 hours on mine now and still very pleased. Changed the oil today, all looks good. Runs great, handles nice. Still dialing in the chassis. I have a Supercross track at home, but today rode more outdoor style. Bikes a blast.
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motoxrocks 10/30/2022 5:57pm
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PatH wrote:
I have around 3 hours on mine now and still very pleased. Changed the oil today, all looks good. Runs great, handles nice. Still dialing in...
I have around 3 hours on mine now and still very pleased. Changed the oil today, all looks good. Runs great, handles nice. Still dialing in the chassis. I have a Supercross track at home, but today rode more outdoor style. Bikes a blast.
Thanks for the update! Waiting for more from the lucky ones!!!!! Lol
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urbanlift707 10/30/2022 7:24pm
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God I hope mine shows up this week! It’s been getting great reviews. I cannot imagine a better machine that my current 21 with a built 300 by twisted. The motor is absolutely perfect. But nothing beats that new bike feel.
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Langhammx 10/30/2022 9:46pm
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Picking mine up Tuesday, will ride it next weekend
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Seen one at Jammin Jimmies yesterday.
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Long time lurker, first time poster. So excited that I had to create an account and share. Can’t wait to get some seat time! [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2022/10/28/574830/s1200_7F268A6E_6D5F_4BCE_A30E_0A2B513AA044.jpg[/img]
Long time lurker, first time poster. So excited that I had to create an account and share. Can’t wait to get some seat time!


Welcome and congrats. Look forward to hearing your first ride report, you lucky dog! Definitely THE ultimate MX weapon.
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suby723 wrote:
I run vp110 in my bikes. Would this be an issue with this bike?
Your post had me look this NXA article on fuels up. Glad I did as I was unaware VP has T4 specific for four strokes. BTW, how much is VP110 these days?
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PatH 10/31/2022 7:21am
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FYI. The routing of this hose is gonna be an issue. It runs on the cyl head. I made a temporary protector for it till I find a actual hose protector.


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lumpy790 10/31/2022 7:27am
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FYI. The routing of this hose is gonna be an issue. It runs on the cyl head. I made a temporary protector for it till I...
FYI. The routing of this hose is gonna be an issue. It runs on the cyl head. I made a temporary protector for it till I find a actual hose protector.


It looks like hose ends are pushed on pretty far on the fitting.

Try backing the hose out 1/4 inch and see if it will give you more clearance. You are on KTMtalk aren’t you?
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PatH 10/31/2022 8:03am
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It looks like hose ends are pushed on pretty far on the fitting. Try backing the hose out 1/4 inch and see if it will give...
It looks like hose ends are pushed on pretty far on the fitting.

Try backing the hose out 1/4 inch and see if it will give you more clearance. You are on KTMtalk aren’t you?
I have no idea what that is. The KTM talk.
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PatH 10/31/2022 8:09am
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I also found the engine map selector switch wiring was rubbing on the front brake cable behind the number plate. So I rerouted that stuff to keep it from happening. Just an FYI for you guys that are getting them.
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