23 KTM 350 XC-F 30 Hour Bike Breakdown
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- čas přidán 3. 08. 2024
- In this video I go over my setup on my 2023 KTM 350 XC-F at the thirty hour mark. The race that I refer to in the video has already taken place and you can watch my POV from the last special test on my channel. I did end up learning a lot from the TSCEC Red Canyon Enduro about the bike and will post another video that includes some recent updates as I've put another ten hours on the bike since then. Thanks for watching!
Exhaust: Akrapovic Evolution System
Tires: Michelin StarCross 6 Medium/Soft with Michelin Bib Mousse
Bar Clamp: XC Gear Mako 360sx
Suspension: WP XPLOR PRO Cone Valve Fork and Trax Shock
Suspenion Tuned by: Solid Performance
Gearing: 14/47
Protection Parts: Enduro Engineering
CDI: OEM
Clutch: Rekluse TorqDrive
Footpegs: IMS Core Enduro
Tank: IMS
Fan: Trail Tech
Lubricants: Motorex
Seat: Seat Concepts Race 2.0
Graphics: Bike Graphix
Brake: DP Brakes
0:00 Intro 2023 KTM 350 XC-F
2:08 Controls
4:23 Chassis
5:30 Tires and Wheels
6:46 Engine and Gearing
12:00 Conclusion - Sport
Fantastic breakdown 🤘
Great breakdown Cole! That a killer build!
Thanks, hope to ride with you soon!
Great review Cole.
Thanks for watching!
Great vid bro
Subscribed! Awesome video. I’m racing in Florida on a YZ250. Been considering a jump to a 350 for next season. Great input man. Looking forward to your bike updates.
Thanks for watching!
I owned a 22 KTM 300 xc for two years. now over to 23 350xcf. It turns on a dime. Super stiff frame compared to last year. More of a race machine. Very planted even on very unpredictable terrain
Great review. I too love dirt bikes.👍
Great feedback! I just picked up the same bike for some HS racing next season. A lot of good info I was looking for!
Glad it helped, thanks for watching!
Great overview and those Texas trails look so sweet. Sub’d
Thanks!!
Great info as always , Cole! Todd Roe
I can only dream of riding with the green polymers, I am purple haha. You really out done yourself on this review/ upgrade video. Good luck to you this season.
Thanks for watching!
Nice!!
Have a 23 250 xcf and I did basically the same stuff as you. Spring fork, ditch the white plastic, full wrap hand guards, trail tech fan, etc. The handling of this new chassis is phenomenal I'm very happy with it.
Stoked to hear you’re enjoying yours too!
I have a 2023 SX-F 350 and wanted a more factory look so I just did all UFO orange plastic as well! Wish they'd just ditch the white. The 2024 now has an orange rear fender but then the made the fork guards white! WTF?
@@brutus6328How dou you like it? 23 model 350? What did you drive before?
Cole, your video’s are always 👌 Any idea what RPM you’re setting your idle at? Manual spec or are you going higher?
Hi Francis, thanks for the positive feedback! I'm not sure on the exact RPM number but I have bumped it up to help prevent stalls.
Nice video man!! Are you gonna race any tccra races???
Thanks for watching! If my schedule allows I'd be stoked to make a TCCRA this year. I think the last one I raced was in 2011.
Great Video! I have the same bike, and I'm wondering what Honda Brake Lever Spring is that? I love the idea of a stiffer spring for better feedback, I feel like that's one area I am having some issues with feedback and confidence in the controls.
Thank you for the break down!
I just ordered it online and it’s an oem 450 crf rear brake pedal spring. It won’t work with the oem clutch cover.
@@ColeKirkpatrick thank you for the follow up!
Great vid. I’m 6’4” and need handlebar risers, would also like less vibration in the grips. Would you do a Maco 360 with a taller handlebar? Is there a set up you recommend?
Hi Eric, thanks for the positive feedback. The Mako 360 would be a great option. Use the code ratedgnar at checkout for a discount on the xcgear website. You could run something like a 996 bar that's a little higher or run some spacers under the mako 360 if you've already got a handlebar you like. Don't go too high though as high bars can make cornering in the seated position tricky. I'm a fan of lower bars and getting the bars in a position that's relatively neutral because it makes it easier to maintain proper form when you start getting tired.
Picking mine up today, can't wait. Where did you get the fan? Can't find one they say fits. Or did you just get the generic TT fan and wire it to the battery? Thanks a bunch.
I got the fan through my KTM dealer and it is for the 2022 models but I wired it to the battery and it has worked perfect.
@@ColeKirkpatrick Got it yesterday, same set up as my 20 Husky 300. Your video's sold me on the 350. Picked it up with the fan, lol,
Here is hoping to see a comparison between your 350 and the new 300 if you get the opportunity and have the time. Thanks for doing what you do Cole!
Once I have a new 300 that video is first on the list, thanks for watching!
Same curiosity.. new 300 or 350 for east coast harescramble and enduro racing. Thank you
Nice bike! Is it less snappy than a sxf? Different cams and mapping? And what about the gearbox, is it longer or shorter gears first to third compared to the sxf?
What brand are the stop/start switches. I'm looking at getting the Nihilo set.
riding ktm300xcw and crf250r. wanting to replace it with one bike this could do both? thinking with adjustments it’ll be a little stiff in the woods and little soft on the track?
Can’t decide between this or the 300
Nice review. Let me ask you what your thoughts are for a first dirtbike…. 23 300xc or 350xcf? Plenty of track time on street bikes, hopefully some of the clutching transfers over.
Better to go with something more light and nimble in the 300, or more planted and stable in the 350?
Don’t plan on doing any racing, would like to go exploring, long rides open trails, maybe some single tracks. Would maintenance and upkeep be a deciding factor between the two? Or premix? Need to look into that a bit more. Obviously, I don’t have a preference between 2t/4t, yet. 6’2 210. Thanks
Hi RC, thanks for watching. Both of those bikes might be a bit aggressive for a first dirt bike. Of the two though, I think that the power delivery and characteristic of the 350xcf would be better suited for someone that is used to street bikes. The 350 would work better on open dirt roads and the power wouldn't be as abrupt as the two stroke 300. Maintenance is similar on both machines, make sure you change oil as recommend and keep the air filter clean. These bikes can run for a long long time if properly maintained. I highly recommend finding a riding coach in your area or getting with a friend that has ridden a dirt bike before to help with the process. Best of luck! FWIW, there are many trail bike options from other manufacturers (even though I'm an orange bleeder) that might be worth looking into. Just look for something with full size wheels (18in rear, 21in front) and electric start.
@@ColeKirkpatrick
Thanks for the reply, great info. I understand they are both aggressive, and I’m hoping to develop nicely into one of them. I will definitely get a coach. I just assumed one would be easier to adjust and get used to than the other. I’m also going orange, not looking at anything else. Just like Glocks, Austrians make good stuff!
@@RC.56 let me know what you end up getting, I’ll be excited to hear how the progression goes.
Been riding road and dirt bikes my entire life. (started at 6, now 56!) I would consider myself between intermediate and advanced and I can tell you that the 2023 SX-F 350 I have has brutal power! Like head snapping power. I only ride it in the mellow map.
Do you have the part number for the trail tech fan? Thanks!
Grantom must be so proud of you!
haha! I rode my 300 TPI last weekend and had a blast on it. You know I'm a two stroke guy at heart!
What performance do you get out of the KTM factory triple clamps or any aftermarket ones vs the stock ones besides looks. I’m on the fence about buying some
Different clamps can give a different feel to the front end. Ones like the KTM PowerParts split clamps provide a little more flex than the oem xc-f ones. The cast clamps that come on the xc-w, xcf-w and exc-f bikes provide the most front end comfort as they flex a little more. This is mostly noticeable in choppy conditions and rocks/roots.
Cam ask you the size of your numbers? They fit perfectly.
And where did you get them?
I got a 2023 350 XCF FE
The numbers and graphics are from Bikegraphix. Check them out at bikegraphix.com
Do you get much flex with the cross bar removed??
Hi Cole, I have a 23 SX 350 and I’m wondering what the differences are besides the tank. Is the gearbox ratio different? Is the ignition and power curve different? Do the SX and XCF run the same chassis?
Hi there. You're correct on the tank but there are quite a few other things that are different as well. The SX is a five speed transmission so the gear ratios are different, the SX has a 19inch rear wheel and the XC is an 18inch rear wheel. The suspension valving is different in OEM form, the SX doesn't have an o-ring chain. Other than that they are really similar...the CDI boxes might be a little different too.
@@ColeKirkpatrick cheers mate, thanks for the reply 👍🏻
What is the trail tech fan part number? Looking to add a fan to my 23 350 xcf fe but can’t find the fit online.
Thanks a ton!
I used the following fan and wired it into the battery terminal connections. trail tech fan 732-fn3
What are you referencing when you say the "Sharp" ims core pegs? I don't see anything on their website talking about a sharper version
They have a sharp version for the pre 23 xcf and sx bikes which is what I’ve always used. This 23 has normal ims core enduro pegs as they don’t currently offer a sharp version for this bike. Sorry for the miscommunication in the video, old habit as I’m so used to running a sharp version on my previous bikes.
For hare scrambles, how do you feel about your 350 vs your buddy’s 2023 300xc?
If it's West Coast style hare scrambles the 350 but for tighter East Coast type ones I would lean towards the 300. The two-stroke is what I am the most comfortable on and can ride the most efficiently.
@@ColeKirkpatrick Florida hare scrambles. They are such a mix of terrain but mainly sandy.
You mentioned 999 bend twin wall handlebars, did you remove the crossbar?
Yes
Ever tried the clamps in the 20mm setting on that chassis ?
no, but I have tried some 24mm clamps. I like them on the motocross track but didn't care for it in the woods.
I currently have a2018 EXcf 350 which I rarely ride on the streets,, just an intermediate rider,, My friend recommended the 2023 XCF for me. Is it much better than what I currently have or a 2022 XCF
Hi Steve, it's a lot different that the 2018 350 exc-f. If you're shopping for something at the moment I would recommend looking at a 23 model as they are the latest generation bike. That being said, in another month the info on the 2024 EXC-F and XC-W models will be released. The 2022 XC-F is still a lot different than your 2018 350 exc-f.
Does that exhaust have a sparky? I like how quiet your 350 is but we get inspected on trails and at some enduros in Michigan.
Yes, it's got a spark arrestor built into it and is a screen type arrestor. Happy to send a part number your way if you'd like it.
@@ColeKirkpatrick If you could send the PN that would be awesome!! Love the videos, quality content for sure!!
@@Singletraxrdr website below: www.ktm.com/en-us/parts---wear/powerparts/products.html?c1=1001509590&product=1002894710
I know this video is a year old but I was wondering if you use the rekluse auto clutch and if so is it worth it
I use the manual version and still ride this bike so thanks for the question.
What honda spring do you use for the brake pedal I also find it hard to feel the brake lol
@@Moto619films I just went to Rocky Mountain ATV/MC and ordered one off a 2022 Honda CRF 450.
@ColeKirkpatrick appreciate it my man!
Any problems with flameout? coming from a 20 year 2 stroke rider, ready to stop mixing. just worried about flameout while riding the eastern woods.
Stalls will happen if you're that used to riding the two-stroke. It's taken my a while to get used to it but now I rarely stall it. My advice would be not to get discouraged initially when you switch if you find yourself stalling from time to time.
@@ColeKirkpatrick Soon as decided to get the Ktm 350, can't find any in my area!! figures... They have plenty of the 450 xc-f but zero 350's I like the 450 just worried that is too much Bike for woods riding.
@ColeKirkpatrick have you tried 23/24 450xcf? Thoughts?
@@ColeKirkpatrick Found a 350 xc-f, absolutely love it, so easy to ride anywhere. even took it to Budds Creek, not a track guy but it was fun to try.
Do you know what model number the trail tech fan is?
I used the following fan and wired it into the battery terminal connections. trail tech fan 732-fn3
You mentioned about the quick shift being enabled through your ignition? I have the same exact bike and the these new 350 xcf's don't come with quick shift?
It's available through an update at your dealer. You do have to enable it once the update is installed (your dealer will know the process). From there you will be able to turn it on and off with the button on the handlebar.
@@ColeKirkpatrick awesome thanks a lot bro
@@ColeKirkpatrick Any info online or more specific info on the process to educate my local KTM dealer? I have this same model, no Quickshift and they think I'm on drugs when asking about an "update" to add the feature. Any advice?
@Cole Kirkpatrick Hey Cole so I called two dealers around my house including the one where I purchased my 350 xcf and they all tell me the same thing that it's not possible to do the software update on it for the quick shift? Which dealership did you go to to get yours done? That way I can try to take mine to the spot lol
@@christianbustillo8928 Adventure Moto KTM in Mckinney, Texas.
Coming to Sandwinder?
yes, looking forward to it!