24 TE300 - First impressions [+ first crash!]

[@rideonenduro4700]

Looks like it’s gonna be a great bike. Your log hop skills are dialed, sir 🤙

[@WASemiHardEnduro]

Thanks, it helps having a practice area in the backyard!

[@alang3991]

I’ve got the same bike and couldn’t stand the low end stutter, super annoying. I went a different route than you and got the TSP ERM instead of the JD Tuner. Runs fantastic now and includes custom tunes from TSP along with still being able to access the stock tunes if I want. It also allows me to program up to 5 custom tunes adjusting fuel, engine timing, and power valve settings. It includes a digital display and will read and clear engine trouble codes, setting the Throttle Position Sensor and engine idle speed along with other engine perimeters. If you don’t buy TSP’s head (not required), only costs $190 more than the JD Tuner.

[@WASemiHardEnduro]

It's tempting for sure!

[@darinvanderpol3351]

Congratulations! Great bike. You'll love it once you get it all dialed in for yourself! Love that new bike smell!

[@WASemiHardEnduro]

Thanks now we just need this snow to melt off our trails!

[@erniepearce3562]

John Ross does TBI maps as well. Did my TPI like yours, completely different bike... I suspect his TBI tunes are just as good.

[@WASemiHardEnduro]

I may still go with JR's tune eventually - his TPI tune was fantastic.

[@onthethrottle7104]

@@WASemiHardEnduro Might want to try TSP - they also have the bar mounted tune dial. TSP is the best in the business.

[@AOL0321]

Nice video. Maybe the suspension is also stiffer due to the cold temperatures now as well.

[@Anatoli50]

Thanks for the great informative review. You presented a wealth of information of value for prospective purchasers. All the 2024 TBI enduro models I have tested exhibit the same low speed over rich behavior. Not sure why the factory made that choice. For many riders, the new fork and frame combination that allows for more precision will be the most important factor in deciding whether to upgrade from the TPI bike. Even an old and slow rider such as myself can appreciate the new bike’s better chassis. The previous air fork on the XC/TX models was unloved for hard enduro, and required a fair amount of cash to fix. With the new bike most will be quite happy with only needing the proper springs.

[@WASemiHardEnduro]

Still just riding my backyard course, but the new fork is constantly impressing me. Very controlled, very plush up top, but no bottoming. I’m a big fan.

[@letsridesingletrack]

When i got my 24 - my 1st impression was super stiff on suspension and it was deflecting badly off of chop. It takes about 10 hours to break in suspension (and it truly does break in and changes the feel, it gets way less harsh) also turn back the clickers on both compression and rebound and slowly click up their dampening until you get it where you like (i think there is 31 clicks total, so a lot of clicks to dial it in to your liking) . I ended up getting my bike nice and soft with enough hold up - suspension is great once you get it dialed and broken in & no more defection.

[@WASemiHardEnduro]

I’m already liking it more after only 2 hrs. Backed the clickers way out.

[@letsridesingletrack]

Sweet!! Congrats on the bike!!

[@moonzy11]

I have about 19hrs on a 24' 300xc (WP CC forks) The forks are a little stiff out of the box but break in nicely around 10hrs. I lowered the oil level and went down a spring rate and they are really really good now. Also did a slight revalve but have not tested yet. Really good forks

[@WASemiHardEnduro]

What do you weigh if you don’t mind sharing? I still only have a couple hours on the bike, but the forks are feeling better and better each time. At ~150 lbs, I’m probably a little light for the stock springs.

[@moonzy11]

@@WASemiHardEnduro Sorry i had replied but I guess it didn't go through. Im 205lbs. lower the outer chamber oil to 350ml and I took a single face shim off the mid valve compression stack. Testing this sat

[@ptft4]

Hi, I will highly recomend you to try a tune from TSP and buy the ERM at the same time. This is the latest and gratest in 2 stroke FI tuning that everyone can use and you will thank yourself for spending the money all day after trying it. Just for the sake of good order I have no connection to TSP but the positive improvement on my TPI are so huge that I was blown away and just whished I had it from the beginning. It has put my plans on changing to a TBI on hold for at least another two years.

[@WASemiHardEnduro]

It’s tempting. My TPI was amazing after the John Ross tune - I wish I did that on day-1. The ERM with the constant updates and ability to do infinite tweaks is very tempting.

[@zlatham33]

Whats your height and inseam? Wonder if shaving the seat at your weight and pre-load, allows you to touch the ground. I would need to shave the seat to make this work, I weigh what you weigh. Thanks in advance man!

[@WASemiHardEnduro]

I’m about 150lbs, and 30-31” inseam. With ~114mm sag and the shaved seat (and a 0-psi rear tire), I can easily touch both feet almost flat. Shaved seat wasn’t necessary, but it’s nice if I’m stopped on uneven ground needing to maneuver or do a pivot.

[@mavrick3904]

Can you do full review wean you get some seat time im super interested in getting one

[@WASemiHardEnduro]

💯 I will!

[@nickjohn1168]

Great vid, and thanks for sharing. Do you happen t have a video of how you shaved the seat?

[@WASemiHardEnduro]

Oh, man, I just kind of hacked my way through it. I’ve only done it twice. I used a bread knife to shave the initial chunk off, then I use a variety of tools to sand it down and try to get it smooth (with varying results)

[@shannonschimkens7261]

Do you have any issues with starting? Mainly cold cold starts? Have had to change two plugs so far and only have 30 hours up at Walker, 24 KTM 300. My ‘22 tpi had no problems and still doesn’t. Good suspension job makes the already great new suspension even better. 140lb springs and revalved, almost perfect. How much was the flash?

[@WASemiHardEnduro]

I have had weird idle issues twice so far, in sub-freezing/near-freezing temps. It started fine using cold start, idled fine for a few minutes until the rads were warm, but once I started slowly riding around, the idle kept getting lower and lower until it wouldn’t idle at all. Even 3-4 full turns on the red screw, and it still wouldn’t idle. Then after a handful of restarts, the issues magically disappeared, and it idled fine (too high until I turned the red knob back to where it was originally). Very strange.

[@shannonschimkens7261]

Definitely experiencing those weird idle issues. Found out one incident was the Clake not positioned out far enough (small hands can’t reach). But the idle has been off on cold rides. I was told though not to touch the red knob. If you do, it could require a reset back at the dealer? Not sure the validity of that claim. Anywho, the power delivery is very smooth on gnarlier stuff, liking it up there.

[@tripeJJones25]

Thanks for the video. I just picked up mine yesterday and it’s definitely sputtering/blubbering in 1st and 2nd gear. My first impression is unimpressed, I’m hoping the JD tuner will help ..Where did you purchase your JD tuner?

[@WASemiHardEnduro]

I got mine direct from JD. I also have the TSP ERM on order, just to compare.

[@tripeJJones25]

@@WASemiHardEnduro The TSP ERM looks very interesting, thanks for sharing the information… I’m excited about getting back on a 2-Stroke.. Keep the videos coming!!

[@tripeJJones25]

After some research I went with the TSP ERM module . Today I flashed the ECU with the free map it came with.. Wow, what a difference, it feels like a different bike. 1st and 2nd gear have some pop now.. Thanks for your videos!

[@MrDirtrdr22]

Man! The new te/xcw bikes are amazing. I passed on the te this time because of the linkage.

[@WASemiHardEnduro]

Funny that’s the only reason I went with the TE - I like how the linkage bikes sit a bit lower. The PDS just feels too tall in the rear to me.

[@MrDirtrdr22]

@@WASemiHardEnduro see. Im 6 2 and always felt linkage was taller., this is my first pds bike. I swore by linkage but legit tired of rebuilding and protecting my linkage

[@mattamiller]

Maybe I missed it but would have been nice to see all he mods you have made.

[@WASemiHardEnduro]

I mentioned them at the beginning of the vid - just skidplate, Clake, heated grips, handguards. Since then I’ve added the TSP ERM.

[@RodrigoGarciactg]

How do you like the shaved seat? I got a 24 TE250 running stock sag and stock seat at 5’6 150lbs before gear. Came off a 23 KTM and already a world of a difference for me height wise. I feel way more comfortable and confident on my Husky. Wondering if shaving the seat will be worth it?

[@WASemiHardEnduro]

I think it's worth it. I'm 5'8" and I could get by fine without shaving the seat, but that extra inch makes a difference in gnarly terrain when you need to do some tricky maneuvers. For regular riding I'm always standing, so the only time I notice is during pivot turns and uneven ground when I'm about to fall over.😂

[@inhalethetrail3935]

rad bike I think I am going to get this for the wife on Tuesday. What hand warmers are you running? I am thinking she would love those.

[@WASemiHardEnduro]

I run the Koso grip heaters.

[@inhalethetrail3935]

@@WASemiHardEnduro awesome thank you

[@maximumeffort8829]

Congrats on the bike and nice riding! Your camera looks great what are you using

[@WASemiHardEnduro]

Thanks I’m using the latest GoPro with 10-bit color and some trickery in post 😉 The b-roll shots of the bike are iPhone 14pro.

[@maximumeffort8829]

@@WASemiHardEnduro looks great man real professional

[@jarrod1687]

Can't decide between one of these or a 2024 sherco, for slow enduro style riding

[@WASemiHardEnduro]

Hard to go wrong with either!

[@KXCvin-W]

Good review. I do love Husqvarna. I own a TE 250i 2020. Only thing I don't like on the newer huskys is the Braketech brakes. I feel like my maguras feel better not to say I'm not a fan of those either.

[@WASemiHardEnduro]

The Braketecs have very similar feel (so far) to the Maguras. And yeah, the Maguras aren't the best either, but I think the Braketecs are useable. My front lever is fairly firm feeling, but requires more pressure than a Brembo. I'm wondering if a pad swap will achieve better initial bite. All that said, brakes just slow you down. 😂

[@johnhelems721]

The 25s has brembos

[@tnhnkvnc]

There are a lot of negative comments about husqvarna te 250 2024 in Turkey. Does this motorcycle have any chronic malfunctions?

[@WASemiHardEnduro]

I don’t think so. People complain about the mapping being too rich, that’s about it.

[@tnhnkvnc]

@@WASemiHardEnduro What are people complaining about? Can it be explained in a little detail?

[@WASemiHardEnduro]

The stock map for a lot of people is too rich at lower RPMs, and causes some sputtering/stuttering. It's totally fine to ride like this, but many prefer a more crisp feeling to the mapping at lower RPMs.

[@benyaboss]

What size cycra clamps did you use on the handlebars?

[@WASemiHardEnduro]

The pro-taper ones

[@benyaboss]

@@WASemiHardEnduro weird.....I tried those, the t1, t2, none seemed to fit the bars on my TE250i...all were too small

[@flyingdirtrider]

What settings are you running on the JD tuner? The JD recommended ones? Or did you tune it manually? I’ve got a 23 TX300 and it too was WAY too rich stock. Fouled several plugs the first few rides. JD tuner fixed that! But did have to make some adjustments from the stock JD settings. I’ve been eyeballing the TSP ERM tuner next.

[@WASemiHardEnduro]

Still using the stock “off-road” settings. But had a few weird low idle issues that strangely go away randomly.

[@TruenorthmtGod]

Where did you get the tuner

[@WASemiHardEnduro]

RMATV. But have since sold it and gone with the TSP ERM from Southbay Moto

[@shade610]

what are you using for heated grips?

[@WASemiHardEnduro]

Koso - they make lock-on grips that are the best.

[@MotoDreD]

Can you please please send me some info on your cycra handguard? I purchase the HCM and I cannot fit my Clake in it, I noticed you have a CRM clamp is that the stock cycra?

[@WASemiHardEnduro]

I’ve had them for so long on a few different bikes now, not sure exactly which model they are. I had to use my own spacers to get the left side to clear the Clake.

[@johnhelems721]

Is that tuner going to run your battery down

[@WASemiHardEnduro]

No it turns off after a few seconds.

[@jamesking4225]

How is the vibration on it through the handlebars?

[@WASemiHardEnduro]

No more or less than the TPI. Way less than any other brand of 2t.

[@tnhnkvnc]

What should be the most suitable gear selection for Husqvarna TE250 2024?

[@WASemiHardEnduro]

Gearing? I like stock gearing so far for my 300.

[@isaacdoan7267]

Can anyone tell me what is the name and brand of the clutch lever her is running I’ve seen them on a few different bikes

[@WASemiHardEnduro]

Mentioned it a few times - it’s a Clake One Light Clutch

[@isaacdoan7267]

Thanks for the reply I appreciate it

[@onthethrottle7104]

You're on the bike for 5 minutes and are trying to compare it to your older TPI bike? Wait until you go out and really ride that thing and put the suspension to the test, it is a "game changer" (if you're an A level rider). These new TBI bikes, motor and suspension, are the real deal... The more you ride it and the more you push it, the better it gets!

[@WASemiHardEnduro]

It’s called “first impressions” for a reason. 🤷‍♂️ But hey I’m not an “A” level rider nor claim to be - I’m just a hack who loves to ride. For me, in the first few hours, it’s a very good generational evolution. It won’t make me or anyone else a better rider overnight.

[@mikekaz7449]

Where do you ride? Meaning elevation above sea level

[@WASemiHardEnduro]

0-3k typically, sometimes up to 6k

[@paytonemmons4952]

What’s the clutch called?

[@WASemiHardEnduro]

Clake OneLightClutch

[@joshgato7853]

Whats a good OTD price on those?

[@WASemiHardEnduro]

They had or still have rebates on them. $500-1000 off

[@joshgato7853]

@@WASemiHardEnduro I just grabbed one. Three hundred under MSRP out the door. .09for 36 Months. Im excited.