RedBull Straight Rhythm drama…

[@tofadeisastart]

So cool to see Mitch and stank dog involved

[@AjCatanzaro]

They were both extremely helpful!

[@white8785]

The coolest part of the video imo. No offense AJ. 😂 #family

[@kodyhuff8147]

It’s crazy to me because I always felt like at the top factory level guys would be super up tight and snobby but that way those guys offered help and was just cool to see guys hanging out not battling to the death for point was pretty chill

[@AjCatanzaro]

Agreed! That’s what makes Straight Rhythm such a fun event!

[@Sryofcrv1]

that's because it's straight rhythm and not SX.. You won't see as much of that in the big money show.. Granted, some guys are just awesome (Like Mitch Payton) and they always wanna help out where they can.

[@mikebrown41182]

Mitch is an absolute legend. He is the best two stroke builder there is. To see him work on the bikes is therapy for a motocrosser

[@Allnutts_fishing]

The big problem you all were having with the other carbs is it’s not the jets I do a lot of two stroke conversion if you don’t get the angle of the carb to match the bike it came from the floats don’t work as they should and this causes a bog because your basically starving the bike of fuel with these two stroke conversion into a four stroke frame always take a it to get the float height right

[@vikingdrift]

I had this problem with my 07 CRF with a 94rm250 engine in it. Put a Chinese pwk copy in and its mint, basically out of the box went up one size main jet

[@w1ndsweptltd]

Shame about the result but we were all rooting for you. Keep the bike AJ, you've got 12 months to get it running sweetly. Nice to see a cameo from JW22 as well!

[@MTBVator]

In about 1992, I remember watching Mitch tune by ear at Washougal. Making that more cool was Mick Doohan, 5 time Motorcycle Grand Prix world champion, was standing by with Mitch.

[@scottfairbrother]

Princess doesn't want to get his shoes dirty..... Give the bike away.

[@J_Swiss35]

Ryan Morias was WAY over the line at 12:19, but with the way AJ’s bike was running I’m sure it was a good thing he didn’t advance. Always fun watching you ride AJ!

[@AjCatanzaro]

My bike ran worse every time I hit the track, so I’m actually glad i didn’t make it to next round!! As crazy as that sounds

[@ShiftGearsMoto]

Probably one of the coolest events in action sports. 13:47 was something you thought you'd never see.

[@donnyvedder3260]

Man so awesome, sorry the bike wasn't running well but one good thing, you have a lot of good friends man and had a good time, thanks for sharing

[@AjCatanzaro]

The best team around me, that’s for sure! 😁

[@Waylon151]

Mitch had that look like “ shoulda just bought a real KTM”

[@jamesoso259]

Lmao would of been the same situation 😂

[@yukonjon5964]

at least KTM did the R&D on their own pipe so it would have run right. I expect this custom pipe was most of the problem. way more science in 2-stroke pipes than most realize (sonic wave backpressure at precise RPM range under full load for proper exhaust scavenging).

[@straighttimestirrups]

@@yukonjon5964 without knowing the specs, I’d guess the biggest issue was the Airbox. They either had to modify the stock CRF or adapt the KTM and either of those options could have a big affect on tuning. Bike needs a Keihin in my opinion.

[@yukonjon5964]

@@straighttimestirrups could be. mod rigs take a lot of work to sort out. dyno and real world. a well tuned Keilin carb should be able to account for the mod work better than a Lectron, because you can split up the circuits better. make the mid leaner but keep it rich on top.

[@straighttimestirrups]

@@yukonjon5964 I agree on the carb. I’m not a fan of the Lectron on an MX bike. On the trail the Lectron carb makes sense for elevation changes.

[@DYEVURSE]

huge shout out to the team, stank, mitch and everyone else involved. working in the hotel room letting albert sleep.. you guys are awesome it doesnt go unnoticed

[@mailoyndavis1975]

Awesome! Thanks for taking us with you. That bike is stupid! With my luck I'll win it..but I'm sure your guys can fix it just needed more time..stay safe

[@markcortis2348]

Had exactly the same issue with our 150, apparently it is a thing called a block seal and a seal near the needle valve, we put a lectron on, no issues since, 👍

[@kirbysadventures8000]

Mitch Payton working on your bike.. you’ve officially made it!

[@AjCatanzaro]

Pretty cool!

[@mightystreaming933]

he didn't fix it

[@JKrause616]

@@mightystreaming933 Was it even fixable without taking it back to Pro Circuit and tearing into it?

[@mightystreaming933]

@@JKrause616 by me yes

[@bloomerb4162]

You still have to tune the lectrons but they are easier to do so. I had to pick from billetron or keihin with stic mod, glad I went with the keihin.

[@eaglemx45]

Pipes look cool but that combo there how well does it actually perform while chasing jetting that could be a factor as well, Like to see a full pro circuit on there to see any difference But that’s the fun part of 2 stroke tinkering!

[@AjCatanzaro]

Could be the exhaust!

[@eaglemx45]

@@AjCatanzaro makes a break a Smoker! 👊

[@yukonjon5964]

@@AjCatanzaro most likely actually.

[@christianigel172]

Hey Aj, i've got a also a KTM 150 22'. In the beginning i got a Lectron carb but still Problems with bogging. I've got very good results with the v-force4, a hgs exhaust and a jd-jetting Kit with the original carb. No bogging anymore and very crispy. With this settings in my opinion the Bike runs insane good. Greetings from Germany

[@Biggy809]

SMART CARB!!! I installed a smartcarb on my 22 yz125, tightened up the squish, cleaned up the porting added 7oz flywheel weight and a quick turn throttle. MY BIKE RIPS! too bad your bike didn't turn out

[@jakecougle9474]

such a bummer i had a mikuni carb on a te 300 could never get the dang thing running right. For what ever reason the ktm family mikuni carbs the float bowl seal is absolutely mangled from the factory. mine looked like it had 200hrs on it and was over tightened and squashed to the boonies. swapped it with a keihin and it was night and day.

[@raymondsvoren]

It's so cool that you have Jason Anderson as your mechanic

[@TheShift1313]

I cant even imagine lining up on a bike that bogs on that massive track!

[@brokewheels5]

Sucks that the bike wasn't running well. Two different carburetors are doing the same thing, I wonder if your intake is causing turbulence not allowing the carburetor to do its job.

[@The_coachman_on_tour]

Soon as seen title I instantly thought of the travis rep 125. Man, that was possibly the most amazing yet casually done save on the World Wide Web. Hope you had clean runs this time round. Stay safe!!!

[@AjCatanzaro]

Thank you! 😁😁

[@doobielawson702]

If Mitch can't make her sing she ain't ever gonna sing! Away with her!

[@TommyToboggan611]

I know this is not ideal but that is incredible the help you are getting from the damn MAN

[@JroyBulldoggin]

I would forever be thankful for that bike. I think it’s sick. If I got it, it would never be sold. I would pass it down to grandkids when I got too old to ride

[@jimm1819]

I never did figure out the jetting on a stock '07 CR. Went with V-Force reeds and it screamed! I'd try that before writing the bike off.

[@NEFloridaDirtRiders]

We need a Straight Rhythm out here on the east coast, Daytona Beach would be the perfect venue 😎👍🏻🏁

[@maxwhitworth2027]

The fact that he is doing bike work in a hotel room is fing lit also shout out to the hotel for letting them with the bike in

[@wednesdar452]

Awesome to see Mitch in his element. Everytime he touched that thing, it sounded meaner!!

[@semiproperformance3071]

Crazy to me how someone could spend as much time as AJ obviously has on a motorcycle and not know anything about them. All as I can say is good for you for never having to work on them haha. Great video See you guys at tomahawk!

[@mxhusky5308]

Watch James Stewart Sr. about motorcycle maintenance and racing beginning @39:55 kzbin.info/www/bejne/iauuqKNjgtuUfsU watch for about 30 seconds. I teach my kids how to work on them but they are no James Stewart....🙂

[@andrewtorgerson6143]

thats so weird fr bro couldnt be me

[@semiproperformance3071]

@@mxhusky5308 can’t argue with big James. Never thought of it like that. makes sense.

[@mxhusky5308]

@@semiproperformance3071 That whole interview is great. He's an amazing guy and father!! I thought it was funny that it took Little James that long to notice the backwards motor. 😂

[@AjCatanzaro]

My parents were divorced growing up, so my dad would pick me up to go riding then drop me back off at my moms. So I never saw the bike getting worked on! Then I turned pro, and always had mechanics. Now I just don’t have the time nor desire to learn 😂 I like it this way!

[@johnharding2912]

Keep it but take it somewhere that knows what they're at. Get a keihin, suzuki needle (or jd jetting kit), new boyesen reeds and cage and make sure the carb angle isn't off, otherwise your float isn't where it should be or functioning correctly. Check the custom airbox for leaks too.

[@taylorshytle]

Love your consistent attitude of gratitude 🙌🏽💪🏽

[@AjCatanzaro]

😁 I try, Taylor! 😁

[@MrGbustamante]

You built a Konda!! Blasphemy!! Cant put a pumpkin heart in the best motorcycles brands frame!! The Honda spirits just didnt allow it. Send it back to Italy COD.

[@AjCatanzaro]

😂😂😂😬😬😬

[@kyahama6284]

Straight rhythm is awesome can’t wait to see it next year

[@joaoraposo9519]

That bike sounds like fish being grilled... Just perfect❤❤

[@pistonhill88]

You make it look so easy I can’t imagine how hard it is those whoops are insane

[@hbrmotorsports6633]

Yo buttery x Moto academy 🔥

[@mx_guy9182]

Thing sounded waaaay better with that other carb

[@mtnbikerva1]

Saw you talking with Johnny Walker.

[@drewparker9404]

Just my opinion but.. on my 20 ktm 250sx I purchased new, I had issues from day 1 with jetting.. and if your reeds are stock, I would bet that’s your issue. KTM reeds have been known to be defective from the factory.. mine were.. I replaced stock with a boyeson rad valve and JD jetting kit. Huge improvement!! night and day…I understand the event is over, but if you’re going to keep the bike I’d give that a try as it’s a KTM motor. 🤙

[@kochj0713]

I had heard that the 250 motocross or Enduro KTM two strokes had issues

[@drewparker9404]

@@kochj0713 I love the bike. I’m not knocking it. Fastest and most reliable 2 stroke I’ve ever owned.

[@שי.ז-ע2ע]

Great team!! its the most important thing!! wish you luck in the next RedBull Straight Rhythm:))!

[@kodycoggin]

Casual Jackson goldstone appearance… around the 13 min mark.

[@TRGP331]

I would try a SmartCarb2 on that bike

[@dannykyle738]

That thing got a mikuni carb on it? Every Mikuni I've had was like that, impossible to get 100% jetted.

[@jjwa5410]

Mikuni can jet just fine - you need the richer slide, that's why it's sputtering at mid throttle.

[@aarondurant80]

Can’t get enough of that bike 🔥🔥

[@one8racing79]

Aj I am so happy for u buddy u came along way from the ctmx and Motown days !

[@user-mo8tm4jw2l]

Having bottom end issues I’m real surprised you didn’t have stank beat that dude up for a keihin. I ran a lectron on my moto bike for a bit. It Robbed way too much response off bottom. Stuff I was clearing with ease on the stock carb I couldn’t even seat bounce with the lectron 😂😂. Went to a keihin so jetting wasn’t so finicky. Glad it ran for you. You had one of the sickest bikes in the pits dude. 👊🏻🤙🏻

[@kalebbecker4618]

One of my favorite vids! had a great time watching you!

[@owen443-z7x]

I live in Huntington beach I wanted to go so badly sadly i couldnt

[@santiagobuschiazzo2484]

Hope that KTM have success with the 2t fuel injected, press a button and star a perfect tuned 2t engine would be great!

[@lukekelly5115]

Willing to be some strange air due to a "custom" airbox

[@RichardsCranium]

those stock carbs the jet block gasket is bad from the factory and will never run right.

[@infamousctw5092]

Please do the merch Collab with buttery id definitely get some merch from both!!!!

[@timparker533]

Great video (as always). Hey at least you didn’t have to race in the rain! 😂

[@thedirtdigger5990]

Hopefully the carb fixes it if not its got bad porting!!

[@SosopChabot]

I know 2 stroke jetting and was laughing until Mitch couldn’t really figure it out, (on the side of the track anyway), what was his theory? Port timing?

[@SOLDOZER]

The custom air box messing it all up.

[@SosopChabot]

@@SOLDOZER i would highly doubt that, needles, main jets and pilot jets are very easy to change to make it work.

[@straighttimestirrups]

@@SOLDOZER I agree, the Airbox is the likely culprit.

[@chrymix3179]

that new moto academy hoodie is so fire

[@AjCatanzaro]

😁😁😁

[@judespain3009]

Wow the quality of that video.... camera man Cam is good at what he does.

[@jpaul5387]

I was watching this the whole first part thinking "get a keihn pwk carb and you will have it fixed in 30 min." Lone behold they got a lectron and it's running okay but a keihn would make it a monster

[@tylerbair6032]

What company did you do the graphics with?

[@jamesoso259]

Bike sounds way lean

[@THAxBLiNt]

An ode to Mikuni? Weird how the Lectron didn't sort it out

[@NickWolsink]

Is the bike still for sale, I'd get it to run :)

[@Johnr37us]

I’ve got that same stank dog mentality. Anytime I could help my competition with something I did. because I was racing dirt bikes against myself trying to be the best I could be. But downside of KTM trying to save a dollar I guess that’s why they went to Mikuni. I’ve had 28 KTM‘s and you could not beat that Keihin carburetor that came on the bikes. once he gets a Keihin on there will probably be ok. and actually for a walk that bike is 14 K it’s probably not a bad price.

[@Thecorlees]

Buttery / Moto Academy would be sick

[@linearfusion738]

This is why you should have bought a 00-01 125 engine for it

[@mcmtb2519]

cool D'elia life rips shorts!!!

[@Sryofcrv1]

Good old carb and jet issues, probably the biggest plague of the 80's,90's and early 2000s before EFI. That bike is insane, though.. What an awesome build. You should raffle that bad boy, I'll buy a ticket for sure.

[@Hondarider35]

I want the bike. I saw a 250 just like it at st. Louis Supercross this year. 🤗

[@578_]

Man it’s like dying 1000 deaths knowing the bike is not running correctly and your supposed to out there on the track. Sorry AJ, I hope you guys get it figured out

[@AjCatanzaro]

Thanks! It’s definitely frustrating but overall we kept it positive!

[@CR250rSMITH]

Sounded clean with the lectron on IMO

[@sauce1232]

Does Red Bull Straight Rythm has a prize money ? Can't find infos online

[@AjCatanzaro]

Yes, although I’m not sure it’s public and don’t want to get myself in trouble. It’s decent

[@zacknewcomb1340]

That bike would change my life

[@Winstonsurf]

Buttery video and merch collab where he does a Moto academy class?

[@bilboswaggens2975]

Two stroke mechanics are a dying breed. Fuel injection is so easy people got lazy.

[@alanrhoads6358]

It has to be something with air box and it not getting enough air 🤔

[@AjCatanzaro]

Could be!

[@briantruxtonjr.6108]

Keihin jetted properly would be money

[@asack208]

so what about at 12:20 where morais crossed the line?🤔

[@openyoureyes7144]

AJ is hilarious and so skilled… but the amount of negative energy he had for that bike.. sheesh.Tons of work and people believing in him to shit on it-Kinda funny kinda awkward..

[@AjCatanzaro]

No negative energy around here! Although I do expect everyone and everything around me to operate at high level

[@rickejosh1]

Curious how you convinced the hotel staff to bring your bike in the room 😂

[@austinray7925]

Have a CLEAN bike and roll it through and be respectful

[@Nwtuningtechnologies]

Don’t ask, don’t tell. Proper privateer style.

[@carsonkohlhase1927]

What song is playing around 10:20?

[@freddystewart881]

I really need a bike and can’t afford one. Hard working father and husband I know this is suck a long shot but if u r giving it away I would be the most appreciative person and that’s for sure.

[@WillyD1]

Mitch the yoda of 2 strokes

[@mtnbikerva1]

Why did you not just buy a KTM 150???? Then you would have had a great bike!

[@domenzemljic6876]

yeah u can give bike to me i dont mind bogging😂 but honestly looks pretty sick honda should make 2 strokes again

[@Revelation22_5]

Would love to see you and Moranz do some videos together.

[@xi-deadshot-ix5838]

For some reason the 2000-07’ CR’s just love the keihin airstriker carbs. My dad even got one for his 95’ RM250 and the bike runs soooo much better lol.

[@erod6611]

01 CR250 here with a lectron carb and I have had outstanding results. No bogs, better low end with excellent power delivery. I love my lectron!

[@backcountryshitok]

Without knowing anything about the motor. 460 sounds way too big for a 250

[@straighttimestirrups]

Curt, smaller engines equal less vacuum signal so they generally require larger jets than larger engines.

[@yukonjon5964]

its a KTM 150

[@backcountryshitok]

Not in my experience. Although that motor didn't sound rich to me.

[@Allnutts_fishing]

Ever need help in the future I’m very experienced tech I’d love to help out

[@cooganbeggs4942]

Ahhh I see your problem …you’ve got a KTM engine in it!

[@flipexpress8563]

Pick one of us then give it away🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@rengdengdeng8831]

Bring it back to Europe, i'll take it

[@kevingallagher3]

DId great dude... And that bike was badass ass contraption.. too bad it didn't perform as well as you would have liked... cool idea though!

[@gregorycoffee8927]

So what was the fate of the frankenstein bike?!?!

[@AjCatanzaro]

On a truck back to the east coast now. Will tune correctly and ride a bunch to film some content 😁 then maybe give away

[@yukonjon5964]

@@AjCatanzaro from my experience (excluding Lectron)... with custom or aftermarket pipes, the top end jetting will need to be pretty rich, but to get it to run ok everywhere else, you cant just tune what comes stock in the carb. need someone who can experiment with completely different needles and needle jet tubes to get it lean enough to run right everywhere other then full throttle. it's an art. what others wrote about carb angle, venting and reeds are great points too.

[@jalenisntreal]

ill take it!

[@flying_brian_]

I personally think you should just give me your bike 👍🏻

[@_.momjeans_9219]

13:34 aj was so shocked he said that. Great ride man obviously the goal is better results but with how busy you are and the what seemed like an almost last minute event for red bull you did pretty well. A buttery x moto academy merch drop would be pretty fya too.

[@pbau7769]

KTMs are fuel injected right? Your bike have a seal leak? Sounded lean.