2024 KTM 300XC-W | TSP Head and ECU Tune | Install and First Thoughts | Highland Cycles

[@Mac_Simiser]

Man... i stepped away for maybe 2 years and holy cow....25k? I remember when you shaved your head for what? 2500-3000??? Pumped for you Morgan. Great channel, free info and entertainment. Glad to know you are still using the bleed cup Aoki mentioned.

[@highlandcycles]

Its the best!!

[@stevedouglas1654]

@@highlandcyclesyou should be at 100K by now. Love yer channel 👍

[@jeffreyharrison5637]

Love your videos and the Husaberg in the background!

[@Josh-Silvia]

“It’s just cool looking, let’s be honest” truer words never spoken!

[@highlandcycles]

Yep

[@dougiep8464]

Great timing, installing mine today

[@stevedouglas1654]

I’m already gonna get this for my next bike a 2024 Husky TX300. All the reviews on KZbin says it’s awesome ! 👍

[@highlandcycles]

The best

[@floza112]

I notice in TSPs power kits, they include a bpr8eix, as it's the sweet spot for performance etc, so I thought I'd try it, stock br7es to bpr8es, ran a little better, improved throttle response down low, from chats from NGK going from a non, to a projected tip is equivalent to adding 1-2 degrees of timing, maybe what the exc/xcw needs!. So went the TSP medium head, which is similar to stock compression here in Oz, so much improvement. Can't wait for tune.

[@highlandcycles]

It’s so good.

[@davidanderson2393]

Always striving to make a new bike better, times have really changed, we used to get a new bike and just ride the wheels off stock. My wife always tells me, why do you buy a new bike, bring it home and take it apart and spend a couple weeks changing everything before you even ride it.

[@highlandcycles]

Hahahaha

[@zachfarkash6430]

Good stuff Morgan glad to see That you're getting the work on that 24XCW?

[@jakegarner7]

Can't wait to see what the ECU does to this machine.

[@Billy-burner]

The ECU helps the bike run

[@Chromedome053]

I was not sold on the radiator cap at first either and I’m a 28 year auto tech. Use your left palm, push, and spin. Way easier. Haven’t messed with my idle yet as cold idle then riding it seems to have it working well for now. Would like to see what you’re doing for idle adjustment compared to what they say with a scan tool.

[@highlandcycles]

I have a plan for a video

[@middleageddirtscooter7883]

I have the medium comp head and ERM on my 21 te330i. Love it!! I didnt get orings or crush washers with my kit.

[@BraaapoholicBob]

Morgan I have a new '240 300 XC-W and I think I'm going to pull the trigger on the same TSP setup. I ride at about 3,000-5,000 feet in the high desert area in SoCal. I'm about 245lbs with gear and came off a 300 XC. My question is medium VS high compression head? If I go high compression (I'm leaning that way due to my weight and riding style) can I run our weak-ass 91 octane Cali gas with out any issues? I absolutely do not want to hassle with race gas!

[@highlandcycles]

Yes. You can run 91 with the high comp no problem

[@d.brayman3165]

Cool stuff!!! Looking forward to trail testing. It may be that time...hmm. I don't know. A dirt bike without a kicker, wouldn't feel right.

[@highlandcycles]

I hear ya. It’s a weird feeling

[@nickstevens7369]

As a carpenter, love the 25 heavy! What could I expect from putting this head on a 14’ te 300? Worth it?

[@highlandcycles]

I think so. The bump in compression and better head profile will really help with power delivery. I find that it lets me run a gear higher everywhere which helps me keep the bike settled and suspension working better

[@palcolandcattle4259]

Have you checked the base setting on the throttle position sensor on any of your tbi bikes? I finally did mine after its been spooging and running rich even after the tsp tune. It runs great now! My base setting whith both idle screws backed off was .426 volts and it should be .400 volts. I just used my Fluke multimeter rather than the special tool and it worked fine. Im thinking this would make a great video.

[@highlandcycles]

I need to do that. What wires do you probe for voltage?

[@Rickshaw199]

Just picked up my 2024 300 XCW, any info on what wires to check would be very appreciated!! I feel like mine is running a touch rich of idle as well

[@onthethrottle7104]

@@highlandcycles One tap goes to the yellow wire and one to the black wire located behind the TPS protector cap... You can use a paper clip as the tap, stick one clip down into where the yellow wire is and one clip into where the black wire is and then connect your meter leads to one clip each. Rotate the position on the TB until you reach your desired number you're looking for..

[@williamcrotts7054]

Can't wait to see how it runs with a spark arrestor .

[@offroadtrailrider77]

Picked up a 24 300 xcw to use for riding in TX, AR, and CO. Mainly use it for easy trail riding and connecting trails for day long rides. No racing. What head is recommended? Medium or High? Downsizing from a 690 for super light weight dual sport riding. Mainly to connect dirt trails in CO and Arkansas Ozarks.

[@highlandcycles]

I would do the medium

[@booger65man]

Oh boy! Before I came across you I bought the Slavens mule high comp head for my 24 XC 300 and switched to the 7 heat range plug. I haven't had any problems knock on wood but I don't like hearing there is a possibility. I need a head for my 23 XC 250 and will be calling tomorrow to get that and some other stuff ordered. I am curious why it does not seem anyone recommends to highest compression head? I am riding at 6500 feet all the way up to 12k. In my sleds I ran a lot of compression with a little race gas and loved the responsiveness. Will catch up tomorrow and hopefully get everything figured out.

[@highlandcycles]

I run the highest comp head on my XC. It’s great up here.

[@gareththornton3917]

Will a tsp head and ecu flash on a gas gas 300 bring u any closer to a 4 stroke. In terms of easier riding great video

[@highlandcycles]

It will definitely make it easier to ride

[@Noone-dy7sh]

Those are $$$$$

[@darinvanderpol3351]

Just some info I was looking for. Thanks Morgan. Did that one run really rich compared to the XC? Mine is really rich and loads up in the tight woods. Don't have that problem with my '23 XC. I'm also planning on going with TSP power kit. Had it in my TPI and it was really good.

[@highlandcycles]

Yes it was way rich. This fixes it! So good

[@darinvanderpol3351]

@@highlandcycles Awesome! Can't wait for the ride video!

[@ianshewmaker8439]

Just wondering now that you’ve ridden 300’s with the TSP head and RK Tek heads, which one do you prefer and can you tell different performance characteristics between the two. I currently have the RK on my 2019 300xc and wondering if the TSP head would be worth a try. Thanks

[@highlandcycles]

For my normal and favorite riding I like the TSP better on the TBI bike. I ran an RK TEK on it and on my 2018 and they are really good but the TSP is just easier to ride while still having lots of power. The RK is just explosive. Which is fun but a handful in the hard stuff.

[@andrewhaines5701]

What kind of replacement spark plug do you recommend. I think you said it in one of your videos but I can’t find it.

[@highlandcycles]

NGK BR7EIX

[@al-ew3mj]

have you herd anything about the 300 pistons hitting the crank

[@highlandcycles]

No

[@al-ew3mj]

@@highlandcycles kzbin.info/www/bejne/h5nLgXmBmbSYd9ksi=OYCn6D_Y2sYtgU8k, not sure bout this whats your thoughts,thx al

[@EnduroTrails71]

Having trouble finding the link to purchase. What does that TSP head and ECU tune cost? Thanks

[@highlandcycles]

sbmotoperformance.com/

[@abdulMuslu]

What gearing ratio are you running on the new MY24 KTM 300 TBI

[@highlandcycles]

Currently stock. 13/45

[@JohnSmith-fd6nd]

What Slavens head failed miserably? The S3 head has worked well for me.

[@highlandcycles]

Wasn’t the S3’s. Those are good.

[@Togged]

Your thoughts on the TSP vs RK TEK head?

[@highlandcycles]

The RK makes more explosive power and the TSP is more linear. I also like the tune from TSP. It really cleans the TBI bikes up

[@shawnh2590]

So stupid question. But do you have to pull the gas tank on the 2024 te300/xcw300 in order to change the spark plug?

[@highlandcycles]

Yes. I know a guy who built some crazy wrench but yes

[@shawnh2590]

Oh good I mean that makes perfect sense. SMH specially, for an Enduro motorcycle that may need to be repaired on the side of the trail with limited tools.

[@darrellyazzie7664]

Oh yea

[@ronhartle3268]

Is that a a Husabrg in the back?

[@highlandcycles]

Yep

[@philipsmith6152]

Great video, Slaves sells his own head "the slavens mule head" which he says is far superior to anything on the market 🤣

[@highlandcycles]

Hahahaha, not for long now. I am glad that he will be selling this because I really do think its the best!

[@philipsmith6152]

Agreed, I had one on the 300 👌@@highlandcycles

[@themodifiedlife2774]

Do u just run this with a stock piston?

[@highlandcycles]

Yes

[@easterntownshipsenduro]

👍🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@Dissentient01]

People always crack me up changing stuff on their bikes, when they know they can't ride that good anyhow.

[@highlandcycles]

Agree. But this is like getting the jetting right on a carb bike. It’s not some darker that doesn’t do anything. It’s just that with FI we can’t all just tune like the old days.

[@Dissentient01]

@@highlandcycles I hear that for sure. Hope it rips!

[@richardhartley7094]

👍👍

[@highlandcycles]

👍🏻

[@tylerhall3854]

So mine has 50 hours on it, i got a rktek insert which was a huge disappointment. I honestly cant feel any difference. When i pulled the oem head there was a big chunk of buildup on the plug. Thinking seriously bout sending rktek back, i assume running tsp's high comp u have to run big gas? Im between 1000-3000ft above, i really dont wanna have to run race fuel. Mine is extremely fat on bottom as well, when riding alot of tight/technical its actually difficult to keep it clean an crisp. Smokes like crazy in these scenarios

[@highlandcycles]

I don’t have to run anything but pump gas up here. I live at 6000 ft. I would get the tsp setup

[@billypulsipher1544]

measure your oil when you change it, that sounds like a crank seal.

[@charlesdufour3676]

Can i put only the head without an ecu reflash cause i’m in canada and it’s fucking difficult to find everything

[@highlandcycles]

Yes you can

[@charlesdufour3676]

And im i supposed to fell the improvement with only the head and insert?

[@highlandcycles]

@@charlesdufour3676 yes. Not as much as with the re flash too but a noticeable improvement for sure

[@charlesdufour3676]

@@highlandcycles awesome thank you very much i ordered one🤘🏻

[@Andre-oj3dd]

😀

[@JoshDurston]

Arg, the purple is gross. Need some gfx.

[@highlandcycles]

I know.

[@kevenpine]

25 pounds?

[@highlandcycles]

Not sure what you’re asking?

[@daveyboy7305]

£10-11k on a bike and you've got to tune it for more power

[@highlandcycles]

Just like a 10k carbed bike. Just unfortunately have to pay someone else

[@Disturbentz]

Scottish?

[@highlandcycles]

Heritage

[@Disturbentz]

@@highlandcycles same. My family came from Saltcoats/Ardrossan. Still in contact with my cousins

[@Disturbentz]

@@highlandcycles great channel. Thank you

[@highlandcycles]

@ thanks