2023 KTM 450 SX-F BUILD! *First Upgrades*

[@JeffWalker84]

To be honest I didn't realize how much bike work was going down in this vid until I started editing....so buckle up for a long one!

[@andrewwilson9130]

Why don't you run 52mm cone valve? And do the 2016-2022 forks fit the 2023 platform?

[@nathanbills9428]

@@andrewwilson9130 really bro

[@andrewwilson9130]

@@nathanbills9428 ?

[@andrewwilson9130]

@@nathanbills9428 i was just wondering if like he liked the 48mm better

[@nathanbills9428]

@@andrewwilson9130 no it’s the 2nd question lol if he put his forks on from his old 22 model then they do fit

[@YoshimuraUSA]

Thanks for bringing us along for the ride! Bike looks SICK!

[@Davido50]

Absolutely! Love this new Gen KTM 450 SXF. Engine is a powerhouse. Hard to beat em..250 SXF or 450 SXF. -Ohio

[@shippsdip]

You really take great care of your bike. This is how guys should be doing things. God bless you bro. Hope you have an amazing 2023 season. You got this.

[@nickchavez7839]

Holy cow the new bike is insane!!! Also I freakin love this style of video, especially with the tech tips in the subtitles, keep ‘em comin, JWalk!! Thank you!!

[@JeffWalker84]

Thanks! Will do!

[@a-saldy687]

Been loving the mechanic type vids!! I just got a 2023 KTM 350 SX-F, incredible machines. Love the content!! Been following for a few years.

[@superlinc900]

Thank you for making this video! I bought the 300SX after watching you rip it up at Red Bud last Spring. I've been meaning to perform this service ever since I found out that KTM skimps on grease during the assembly process, and your video was exactly what I needed to get started. I followed your steps, along with my service manual for the torque specs, and everything turned out perfect. Took me 2 days by myself, but now it's ready. I haven't ridden it yet because it's been Winter, but will be doing so next weekend. Thanks again! I wish you the best of luck this season!

[@jaredwestgate4196]

Thank you for showing all the details but also that list you had printed. After watching this I took everything apart and greased her up then used that list to put the front end back together. Worked perfect

[@Bergie_00]

This filing and angles were incredible. Just mesmerizing. I think I'm going to do a build on my '04 YZ125, I just need to get a job because I'm 15 now and I need to find somebody with a vapor blasting cabinet. Don't have 2-3 grand to build a bike yet.

[@keithpeterson6108]

Officer Walker!! The stache! 👍 Everything you did to the bike is right on! So many guys don't grease their bike & even more don't install their front end & wheel correctly. Nice job man! 👏 Even though that bike wasn't greased properly from the factory, it is WAAAAY better than the Kawasaki's are greased! My Kawasaki's basically had like a thin film of baby oil on everything. Like a really thin, clear oil more so than grease. That exhaust looks absolutely dope!! 😎

[@jaydanmcqueen7]

I love how in depth you went and showing your process for how you prep your bikes. rooting for you my dude! 🤙🏿

[@tylermymclark5403]

It has been so cool and inspiring watching you grow in progress into a professional motocross rider, and also your video making and editing skills are amazing now... Great job man I can only keep working and hope to be at that level one day.

[@steveselby3015]

First thing killin it with the mustache! Been watching you for awhile now man love the content! But im no master mechanic by no means but I was always taught to start a bolt by hand instead of just putting it on the impact/nut driver! But again killin it brother! Keep it up

[@ShiftGearsMoto]

Just bought a new 250 SX-F and I'll be using this video as a prep guide. Cheers! Keep rippin'

[@eugenespreutels8305]

Looking good Jeff! That's exactly how I go through all new bikes, right down to the maxima grease. I like to get all done right while it's all clean and easy to work on. Can't wait to see you rip on it.

[@NOTTApro142]

Dude that bike looks amazing! KTM really nailed the 2023 plastics and graphics! And the yoshi looks and sounds amazing! Can’t wait for the season. I bet you will do well

[@3rdlineplug]

The music with the tools felt so satisfying for some reason haha. New bike looks great!

[@granttaylorvlogs]

When tightening the steering them i always loosen the bottem clamps so it pulls them up rather than loosening the top and pulling the forks up which will change the fork height. Bikes killer🤙🏻

[@rhysmonaghan8822]

Soooo happy for you man I love seeing your progression each and every year shredd this year bro and get on that factory KTM team💯💪🏾

[@lennika4771]

2 digit number soon!

[@codychavers5268]

I like the bike work instructional videos. Great stuff!!

[@frankcraymerdds3875]

So different than a Japanese machine to work on, I learned a couple of things I can use on my Husky. What is the clear tape you put on prior to the grip tape? Purpose? Frame finish protection? Thanks and good luck this coming season. Oh and the bike looks really good.

[@Cfin]

I think he gets it from Amazon. It’s to help add protection against dirt getting in there, mainly protecting the frame. He explains more on it in his “pro national race 450 first start” video. Should be around 16:18

[@derkbrock5996]

Where do I get all that stuff for the frame the clear tape and all the stuff u used before the acerbis guard

[@chrispayne1029]

Great Video Great job Jeff 💯🔥👏👌👍

[@niccolocatuzzi]

Fantastic! everything looks amazing!

[@robkerstner6402]

Damn, such an amazing video! Ya CRUSHED it!👊🏻

[@JustEdit22]

10/10 on the graphics

[@rickvonderchek6898]

Those renthal Kevlar grips are great the only grips that didn’t give me blisters 👍

[@JeffWalker84]

They also have a large diameter which I always look for in a grip! Love them

[@nick_moto_5500]

Yo that sounds sick so excited to hear it on a track

[@senditsillly1423]

that colorway is sick!

[@MangoMitch]

sick vid Jeff, id say the only thing you are missing is to blue/purple the header on the Yoshi!!! it will look so sick and match perfect!!!

[@danwilliams1132]

Just went through this same process on my 23.

[@garyalexander2480]

Greasing from new is a great idea when I bought my brand new 2018 Ktm 150 sx luckily noticed it was missing a linkage Bush before to much damage occurred. Assembly dude was smoking some shit that day 😅Good tip ❤

[@walkerdirtbikeranger3425]

A man does not wear a mustache, Yet the mustache wears the man. Looks good on ya. Walker dirtbike ranger out

[@pbm457]

Bike looks good! I have a couple of questions. Where do you get the clear and sticky foam tape that you put under the frame guards? Also, how was the P3 skid plate to install? I see that it doesn’t mount using the stock forward mounting points. Thanks again for great content!

[@jack_petersen_2005]

If you can get one weekend on a factory bike that would be insane. As a long time supporter that would make me so happy to see a legend like you on a factory ride even on a 250👀.

[@edmeger]

I dig the moustache

[@vaughanscott7308]

That moustache commands respect!

[@arthurcardooso]

What a fucking sick video… top content!!

[@chrymix]

I take back what I said last video about the font of your graphics. those graphics look so sick

[@rockymsft]

Have you always ran your spindle with the cap on the left side? Was told to always run it on the right, so in case the spindle spins (for whatever reason) it tightens rather than loosens.

[@rjtimmons1150]

Hey Jeff -- on the order of front end steps, why not change 2 and 6 to "snug upper triple clamp" since the fork height lines are in the upper clamp and might move/change a little when you tighten the steering stem nut with the bottoms snug? Just curious if there was a reason.

[@Brap.Bryant]

Day 82 of Cheering on Jeff: GO JEFF!

[@JeffWalker84]

TWO MORE DAYS LET'S GO!!!!!

[@rclmxshift]

I would like a set of those graphics for my 2022 KTM.

[@JeffWalker84]

hit up the boys at SKDA!! @SKDA_moto

[@jeremy_moto_192]

Yummy I going to have to go orange this year!!!!!❤

[@kashproject]

Let's goooooo I have been waiting for this 😃

[@kelieghwalters3162]

I’ll be watching you man good luck!

[@hectorbonilla7318]

That is a really nice bike right their ❤

[@OneOneNineFilms]

Where did you get the PPF & padding for under the frame guards? Would love to get a set on my bike before the guards tear up the frame coating.

[@andrewbrazier8265]

Hey Jeff are you getting rid of the other bike and getting a second 23 or what’s the plan

[@LinusLjunggren]

Motion Pro needs to hook this man up with the T-handles!!

[@coletaylor326]

Come ride at 4 state moto complex in Joplin Missouri! It’s an amazing track! Btw love all the content, and can’t wait to see how great you do this season!

[@bradyjett4097]

looks awesome dude, can't wait to see you ripping this thing at redbud🤙🏼

[@cylemarsh2102]

Where do you get clear tape

[@justf12]

Curious a bit more about the grip tape under the plastic frame guards? Obviously the clear was just to keep the frame looking new, but whats your reasoning for plastic over grip tape? Thanks a ton!

[@JeffWalker84]

I like to increase my ankle/calf/knee grip as much as i can, so putting extra layers beneath the plastic frame guard spaces it out further from the frame and allows for better ankle grip. The clear tape is just to protect the frame paint

[@justf12]

@@JeffWalker84 I greatly appreciate the response! Cant wait to see you battling up front this season!

[@Lee-mx5li]

Realistic goals for season, go for it and see what The Universe presents!! 🙏🙏 WFO!

[@dougbotha8768]

I just road a factory ktm 450 and it’s was explosive fast. I’ve always wonder how much different a factory vs stock bike was. They don’t even come close to comparing. It was like riding a rocket absolutely insane.

[@Bexsty]

Love the videos!

[@cleanmachineautodetailing]

You’ll get that factory weekend. You’re more than fast you’re extremely marketable.

[@blakekeefe2963]

I was puting a p3 skid on my 23 ktm450 yesterday and I had the hardest time getting the front mount to line up, curious if you did too?

[@matthewtoes6433]

Can you do Renthal Black rear sprocket with D.I.D, ERT GOLD CHAIN DOES the mapping needs to be changed because you changed the front pipe ???

[@isaacoliveira33]

How much Grease do you want ? Jeff: Yes

[@SOLO_L3V3LING]

Love the vids🤝✌

[@dylmakay2299]

Are you keeping the old race bike as a practice bike?

[@tylepicier726]

Jeff what’s that clear stuff you put down on your frame? Thanks

[@jonathangoglin4047]

Gotta check out Nxt Lvl 101 in grey court SC. That place is pretty big and pro level. Some of their stuff scares me lol

[@sethmacgillivary1281]

Are the clamp bolts for the bars under the clamps instead of on top?

[@jerryanker2289]

Looks awesome.

[@bookieyadigg]

I have a 23' 300sx I want all orange plastic,where did you find yours? Also I'm trying to find all the torque specs for the bike, know where to look? & is my frame & the 450 the same? So I can run a p3 skid plate if I order for 450? Same with the twin air screenless mount

[@woodysrockspyro6436]

Did I miss it when you talked about the ecu? Send it to Tokyo mods? Or run stock?

[@JeffWalker84]

Still trying to figure out if the Vortex from my 2022 race bike will work on the new beast. Of it does, I’ll have DASA racing tune it

[@woodysrockspyro6436]

@@JeffWalker84 😁 Sweet! Stay healthy man. Lots of folks cheering for ya. Hopefully you will be a factory rider soon. Sure would think getting 20th on your own consistently would turn some heads. That's last years news also... I'm sure you will continue to improve.

[@offtapozzy69]

Hi mate, where do I get the frame protection stickers your using? And what did you use inside your frame gaurds?

[@aarontait6417]

Letsgoooo Jeff legend

[@SrSergiusz]

Love the video. I wonder how much time it took you to record, camera angles and get all that beauty ready. I think it would look great too if the seat wasnt only orange. Perhaps orange with some black in it would look awesome :)

[@seangavingregory4367]

Thinking about a Yosh for my FC-350 Heritage... worth it?

[@JeffWalker84]

Absolutely! You’ll hear it in the first ride video🤙🏼

[@seangavingregory4367]

@@JeffWalker84 Gratzie

[@greysonriegel465]

This bike looks good but last years graphics kit was insane, new bikes numbers are weird. But love the channel, definitely close to that factory fill in speed your doing awesome dude! 👏

[@Davido50]

Can't go wrong w/KTM bud. They seem to be pretty far ahead of the other brands technologically. Definitely setting the standard. Just wish all KTMs had the orange frame! My '23 450 SXF is awesome but orange frame looks much better than black. May get orange rear fender too. Not big on the white. Love all else. Has so much power! No need for engine mods (as a Vet rider/racer). -Ohio #Motul #KTM #F150Raptor

[@johnstanfield7406]

agreed, have the orange frame on my '23 450sxf FE and it is killer

[@upstategearheads]

That's quite the Poon Broom you've got there. What's Bridgette think of it?

[@rykerbroberg4726]

bro will def win bc he will pass someone and they will barely see the stache and say that it looks so good and then they will get distracted and you will win bc it looks so good

[@snaatxd]

Soundcheck before 6:25 and after 22:26

[@anotherdoseofspeed8134]

I’m going to buy 3 bikes,I’m 6”5 220 ......which bikes should I get at reasonable price? I want a 2020 Honda 450,Yamaha,kawa,and maybe Ktm Which 3 would would you pick up? If I pick up a Suzuki where can I get the engine overhaul to make more power?

[@vintagetrikesandquads4012]

I like your graphics. No remapping of the ECU is necessary with the new exhaust?

[@zvonimirskvorc3006]

How come that dirtbikes don't have to be tunned after installing an aftermarket exhaust system but cars do need tune?

[@austinmcgee1690]

should u not change gearing depending on track?

[@johnnybirdman]

I was hoping for a yoshimura on the new one looks so goood

[@JeffWalker84]

Yoshi + KTM is just a good match

[@januszjestem1864]

12:42 noice 🤣

[@zmx6239]

We want to see you give SX another chance.

[@richardgatto7630]

Dude... you need to add some Chia Pet mud o the state

[@lutzleyendecker6301]

What a Beauty 👍🏻

[@rickvonderchek6898]

Do you have the traxx shock on the rear ?

[@jackwaskevich8007]

Have you ever Been our thought about going to silver lake sand dunes

[@flipexpress8563]

Make more trail videos plz!! Your most viewed video was fire 🔥 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 plz make more soon. Like when you and your friends are off going up insane hill climbs and stuff. It’s super entertaining, plz make more soon🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@ShawnPaden]

Jeff: weather is supposed to be getting pretty next week about mid 40s Me living in the south:bout 60 Christmas day😮‍💨🫣😭

[@icebabysnocain]

I was thinking you might go Kawasaki this time but that's ok. The stash can stay but stop playing with it. Good thing you didn't start to regrow anywhere else. Your pretty face and deeper voice cancels most negative opinions so it's all good. When you throttled it outside the chain moved. Are you using thick oil? Good video. Pax

[@icebabysnocain]

All I have to do is be nice and he doesn't give me a happy heart. Waahh!

[@acrf45000]

Bike looks great. Are you going to try some different mounts, like the factory boys at KTM.

[@Max-vj9ml]

What is that clear tape called and where did you get it?

[@BrandonKurtz410]

Was that thread locker or anti seize you put on the clamp bolts?

[@JeffWalker84]

Anti seize.

[@DeRail479]

Love the video! Question for you on the new platform, are you running your bar mounts on the forward position? Any bar risers or just 997? I’m struggling to find comfort in mine and was curious Thanks 👌

[@JeffWalker84]

I have my bar mount rotated in the forward position and I’m not running any bar riser spacers

[@DeRail479]

Thanks! Do you feel that bar clamp forward makes it easier to turn ?

[@jerryanker2289]

What does it cost to get a GPA sticker on the fender or on the jersey?

[@fox13z400]

Do you grease your axles?

[@JeffWalker84]

I do a thin later just to fight against corrosion. Greasing your axles won’t help your wheel spin more smoothly, but it’s a good idea if you don’t take your wheel off frequently

[@RoiAloosh]

So, is the practice bike gonna stay the 2022 bike?