2023 KTM SX300 Official Thread

stonerb wrote:

Thanks man. I did read that. Mine seems to be something different. It seems like the metal dust caps are pushing the inner sleeve back and...

Thanks man. I did read that. Mine seems to be something different. It seems like the metal dust caps are pushing the inner sleeve back and forth causing the side to side movement. I'll see if I can figure out how to upload a video that shows the play.

edited, here it is:

https://youtube.com/shorts/m8flQJsJszM?feature=share

sandman768 wrote:

That Looks normal to me, just to be clear: the bearing sleeve inside the bearing has side to side movement correct? The bearing should be tight...

That Looks normal to me, just to be clear: the bearing sleeve inside the bearing has side to side movement correct? The bearing should be tight inside the knuckle , once shock is installed into the linkage, the movement should be minimal…

aees wrote:

Agree, this is normal. There is side to side play in linkage knuckle in swingarm also. Don't try to schim it away. Makes suspension work like...

Agree, this is normal. There is side to side play in linkage knuckle in swingarm also. Don't try to schim it away. Makes suspension work like shit.

lumpy790 wrote:

Have you tried to adjust the idle and used the wrong knob? I did that to mine and threw off the TPS

lumpy790 wrote:

Have you tried to adjust the idle and used the wrong knob? I did that to mine and threw off the TPS

Joko wrote:

Anyone know if a 300 kit is available for the ‘23 250sx or TC250?

SoCalMX70 wrote:

I paid 12k OTD for my Honda in January... And that was a "deal". Every other shop wanted 14+. I know the market isn't the same...

I paid 12k OTD for my Honda in January... And that was a "deal". Every other shop wanted 14+.

I know the market isn't the same as it was 10 months ago, but I still don't see 12k as all that outlandish, especially for this model.

Polish Power wrote:

Yea i hear ya man! I should have said as well that I wasnt paying sales tax for the $12k cuz im a out of state...

Yea i hear ya man! I should have said as well that I wasnt paying sales tax for the $12k cuz im a out of state buyer, so in that case a resident of the state would pay even more. I also called a big dealer in conn. yesterday who had a bunch of 300sx coming. They were charging msrp, a doc fee and a surcharge... would have been otd for a little more than $10k. The salesman Offered to put me on the list and emphasized they werent up charging these bikes.

I really wish someone would post current ride/reviews for the 300sx. Im on the fence of trying one or finally trying a 350sxf, but I just dont know what direction to go in until I hear some reviews. Im a 4 stroke guy at heart, but i had a lot of fun on my 15 250sx which always made me curious as to how these new generation 250sx/300sx feel. I did spend some time trying to slow down my 250sx and it sounds like this 300 might not be so abrupt.

PatH wrote:

What do you wanna know? I posted up my impressions numerous pages back, I have about 4hrs on mine now and no complains. Runs great!

WTF_M8 wrote:

Anybody already considering adding a tooth?

WTF_M8 wrote:

Anybody already considering adding a tooth?

urbanlift707 wrote:

Anyone know what this part is, it came in the box with my new cone valves in the box. [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2022/11/10/576275/s1200_A6428E1A_687E_4041_B3A7_BDB9D343CE80.jpg[/img]

Anyone know what this part is, it came in the box with my new cone valves in the box.

urbanlift707 wrote:

Thanks for the reply’s, so should I assume that race tech removes the cone valves and uses their gold valves? I have ridden with them, I...

Thanks for the reply’s, so should I assume that race tech removes the cone valves and uses their gold valves?

I have ridden with them, I swapped them onto my 2021 300sx last weekend to try them out against my set of the last generation cone valves. (Also set up by race tech, but trackside at mammoth in 2017 and they didn’t hand me any parts after) They were not as plush as my older ones and were definitely too soft.

studworx wrote:

Update on my buddies 300sx: Loves the chassis and suspension, but after 2nd ride bike has been back at the dealer. It’s got either an electrical...

Update on my buddies 300sx:

Loves the chassis and suspension, but after 2nd ride bike has been back at the dealer. It’s got either an electrical or fuel delivery issue. Around like 7000rpm range it starts running like spark is being cut out. It almost bit him on a couple jumps so dealer is trying to figure it out.

Nothing is coming back as an issue, everything tested is good and working as it should. Issue was replicated on dyno and isn’t the “rev limiter”. KTM doesn’t have a bulletin on it but the dealer sold 2 300sx’s and both are back for the same reason

2-slow MX wrote:

Sounds like what our 125 is doing. KTM is telling us it's the TPS. It's not throwing a code or anything. It's for sure not just...

Sounds like what our 125 is doing. KTM is telling us it's the TPS. It's not throwing a code or anything. It's for sure not just bouncing off the rev limiter either/ I sent them a video of my son doing a start and you could hear it really good. Right as the revs came to a certain point it just started cutting out.

KTM first confirmed that i had taught the power valve using the provided plug. Then said he's almost positive its the TPS. Taking it to dealer tomorrow so will confirm if it solves it.

wr74 wrote:

Anyone ride the 250 vs the 300 back to back yet? I’m keen to get one, but on the fence which would suit me better for...

Anyone ride the 250 vs the 300 back to back yet?
I’m keen to get one, but on the fence which would suit me better for mainly moto.

wr74 wrote:

Anyone ride the 250 vs the 300 back to back yet? I’m keen to get one, but on the fence which would suit me better for...

Anyone ride the 250 vs the 300 back to back yet?
I’m keen to get one, but on the fence which would suit me better for mainly moto.

wr74 wrote:

Anyone ride the 250 vs the 300 back to back yet? I’m keen to get one, but on the fence which would suit me better for...

Anyone ride the 250 vs the 300 back to back yet?
I’m keen to get one, but on the fence which would suit me better for mainly moto.

Mike_Lawlor wrote:

They have three at Motorcycle Mall In NJ. I called and they want MSRP plus $1695 freight and $1395 setup and some other bullshit fees to...

They have three at Motorcycle Mall In NJ. I called and they want MSRP plus $1695 freight and $1395 setup and some other bullshit fees to the tune of $12500 before tax. I laughed at him and said I was all set. My local dealer is getting there second shipment in December. They quoted me MSRP. No extra fees. I was gonna try and see if I could get one and ride it once or twice before it snows but it ain’t worth a couple grand. I’ll just stare at it while I drink a couple grand worth of beer this winter.

stonerb wrote:

Thanks man. I did read that. Mine seems to be something different. It seems like the metal dust caps are pushing the inner sleeve back and...

Thanks man. I did read that. Mine seems to be something different. It seems like the metal dust caps are pushing the inner sleeve back and forth causing the side to side movement. I'll see if I can figure out how to upload a video that shows the play.

edited, here it is:

https://youtube.com/shorts/m8flQJsJszM?feature=share

sandman768 wrote:

That Looks normal to me, just to be clear: the bearing sleeve inside the bearing has side to side movement correct? The bearing should be tight...

That Looks normal to me, just to be clear: the bearing sleeve inside the bearing has side to side movement correct? The bearing should be tight inside the knuckle , once shock is installed into the linkage, the movement should be minimal…

aees wrote:

Agree, this is normal. There is side to side play in linkage knuckle in swingarm also. Don't try to schim it away. Makes suspension work like...

Agree, this is normal. There is side to side play in linkage knuckle in swingarm also. Don't try to schim it away. Makes suspension work like shit.

stonerb wrote:

Here is a video with the shock installed. Shock seems to be pushing the caps and sleeve back and forth. Just seems like excessive side to...

Here is a video with the shock installed. Shock seems to be pushing the caps and sleeve back and forth. Just seems like excessive side to side play. This is on a stand with no weight on the rear wheel.

https://youtube.com/shorts/0loxVBqwRrA?feature=share

sandman768 wrote:

My 23 300 is the same, my 22 350 with 50hrs is the same… I reapply a bit of thread lock on shock bolts & keep...

My 23 300 is the same, my 22 350 with 50hrs is the same… I reapply a bit of thread lock on shock bolts & keep eye all on linkage, shock, subframe bolts for first few hrs of operation… I think it’s meant to have some play within the assembly..

Mike_Lawlor wrote:

They have three at Motorcycle Mall In NJ. I called and they want MSRP plus $1695 freight and $1395 setup and some other bullshit fees to...

They have three at Motorcycle Mall In NJ. I called and they want MSRP plus $1695 freight and $1395 setup and some other bullshit fees to the tune of $12500 before tax. I laughed at him and said I was all set. My local dealer is getting there second shipment in December. They quoted me MSRP. No extra fees. I was gonna try and see if I could get one and ride it once or twice before it snows but it ain’t worth a couple grand. I’ll just stare at it while I drink a couple grand worth of beer this winter.