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200 HOUR KTM300 XC-W PROJECT COMPLETED: 2-STROKE TUESDAY

We obtained a bit of throttle proud of our 2023 KTM 300 XC-W check bike. To our shock we managed to log virtually 200 hours (191 to be actual) of path time on the utterly inventory unit in a few seven month timespan. We nonetheless can’t imagine it however all these missed deadlines make sense now. We teamed up with AEO Powersports, REP Suspension, Race Winning Brands, Bulletproof Designs and a bunch of different trade main firms to utterly rebuild this 2023 KTM300XC-W. Here are the primary studio photos of our completed challenge.

Ray Rodden from Kinetic Ride Company was the person behind the wrenches on this challenge. Usually after we begin a construct the bike is torn aside, assessed after which the choices are made what stays and what goes. With this construct due to the sheer period of time on the bike just about all of the transferring and put on elements had been changed aside from the precise transmission gears. 

Bulletproof Designs gives all kinds of things out there within the that division. We put in their billet aluminum radiator guards, chain adjusters, rear chain information swingarm mount guard and an upgraded set of wheels that changed the used up inventory models. 

We went with a full Rekluse Core Manual clutch that options their Torque-Drive expertise as a substitute of the total auto model as a result of we appreciated the OEM clutch motion however wished a bit of extra adjustability and optimistic traction to the rear wheel. The engine obtained some further bling with a Specbolt Nickel Wurks {hardware} package.

Brad at Para Pros dealt with the engine tear down and rebuild. The crew at Sano Metal Finishing did all of the Vapor Blasting and specialty coatings. Seal’s and bearings had been changed internally utilizing kits from Pro-X, we used a Pro-Lite piston package from Wiseco and Andrew Langston with Langston Performance rebuilt the crankshaft.

 Kickstands are a should on path bikes and the Fastway/Pro Moto Billet kickstand is likely one of the finest available on the market.  

Another firm huge within the safety sport in TM Designworks, we’re utilizing a full protection skid plate , entrance fork lug protectors, rear brake caliper safety, rear rotor safety, rear chain information and chain sliders for one motive . They all work flawlessly!

The Seat Concepts ribbed gripper seat matches the Backyard Designs customized graphics and can hold us from sliding of the again of our newly refurbish path weapon.

The Scalvini exhaust is simple on the eyes and gives noticeable efficiency positive factors.

 Increased gas storage with an IMS outsized tank means extra path and that makes everybody completely satisfied. 

The most superior triple clamps you should purchase; the Luxon Gen3 clamps are full artistic endeavors developed with prime racers utilizing superior engineering methods distinctive to the motocross trade. Lighter and stronger than inventory they function adjustable offset and adjustable stiffness to high-quality tune your trip. Bores are end machined from the 7075-T6 aluminum after anodize guaranteeing exact alignment and eliminating slippage.

Mark Johnson and his total crew at Research Engineering Performance or REP for brief dealt with bringing our suspension again to life. Even with virtually 200 hours we once more had been shocked how dangerous the general situation wasn’t when every little thing was torn aside.

ICW straightened and braced up our inventory radiators making them off-road prepared.

Here is a bit of driving motion of our 200 Hour KTM300 XC-W. Stay tuned for a full overview.