Bike Build - Jeff's 2019 KTM 300 XCW TPI

This video is about Jeff's 2019 KTM 300 XCW TPI
Engine Performance Upgrades:
- Slavens Mule High Compression Component Cylinder Head Kit by S3
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- Slavens Mule GET ECU Race Kit for KTM/HQV 250/300tpi
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- Radius CX Clutch by Rekluse
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- Fatty Pipe & Silencer by FMF
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Suspension Upgrades:
- National Shock by MX Tech
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- Lucky Fork Cartridge System by MX Tech
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Cooling System Upgrades:
- Digital Radiator Fan Kit for KTM, Husaberg, Husqvarna by Trail Tech
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- Replacement High Performance Coolant Hose Kit for KTM by Samco Sport
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Guards:
- Xtreme Skid Plate by AXP
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- Radiator Guards by Bullet Proof
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- Pipe Guard by Eline
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- Handguard Mounts by BRP
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- Probend Handguard Racer Pack by Cycra
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- Carbon Clutch Cover by Carbon Up
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- Upper Fork Guards
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- Swingarm Protectors
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- Rear Brake Disc Guard by Zip-Ty Racing
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Mule TPS Guard by STR
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Other Essentials:
- GPS Stout Mount by MotoMinded
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- Temperature Gauge by Trail Tech
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- Nitro Soft Mousse by Nuetech
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- Tubliss Tire System by Nuetech
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- X30 Front Tire by Bridgestone
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- Volcanduro VE-33s Rear Tire by IRC
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- Evo 4 Foot Pegs by Fastway
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- Left Hand Rear Brake Kit by Rekluse
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- Comfort Seat by Seat Concepts
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- Large Capacity Fuel Tank by Acerbis
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- Fork Speed Bleeders by STR
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[@goinhot9133]

Don’t apologize for a long video! We love the wisdom you have to offer! Unlike the DirtBike channel , you know what your talking about! Thank you! I called the shop the other day with a question, and the first person I talked to had the answer! Awesome!

[@alexthemtbr]

Noah.Lytle312 The shade towards Kyle... Savage

[@johndavis1217]

Kyle is a good guy, Jeff is good guy. The juries still out on Noah.

[@goinhot9133]

You can be a good guy, and talk about things you don’t know about, and contradict what you say from video to video.

[@slaverace1]

I'll stay out of that debate but I do have my opinions.

[@andrejskamla9736]

@@goinhot9133 Kyle doesn't have nearly as much knowledge, but he is producing a really good content. I watched every single of his videos, I think I know what you are talking about, but what exactly do you mean.... Are you talking about what he said about oil injection on the 2017 rr 300 beta?

[@tommcdonald173]

Wow first time on your channel, amazing content thank you.

[@GoViking933]

Some good tips on here Jeff, my favourite was putting the fiber washer on the inner CRM so the bars flex, Ive been doing full wraps about 15 years and never considered that.

[@kimojon9665]

Amazing bike Jeff. I really like how you presented everything and I went straight to your site which is filled with awesome stuff! Thank you sir, for helping all of us. Your bike looks like a serious performer. Great show, thank you.

[@slaverace1]

Thank you.

[@dannyfinley5910]

Thanks for keeping us informed about all the great products you offer. I greatly value your opinion and experience. You have some awesome bikes! "Work less, ride more" True words of wisdom! Thanks Jeff!

[@beverlyboys73]

Thax for the great info.

[@CW-up7xv]

Couple thoughts from someone that is ocd about bike setup. Your rear wheel tubliss has the high pressure stem nut backed off from the red cap- it will eventually self tighten against the rim and separate the high pressure core rubber where the stem is glued into the rubber tube. Solution is those caps with valve stem removers that come with rubber gasket inside. Keep the nut for tire changes though. Second the lhrb is great but man is it low, and if you're going downhill that makes it even harder to reach. When I flattened out my levers (even more than yours) I noticed way less arm pump so you can try raising them a bit for people that have arm pump issues (not sure if Jeff does). Great to know front moose works well, seems to be go to setup these days for the front at least, not having to worry about plugs that might not work with a big slice. I've just been running my exhaust pipe w no guard and have a hydro blow out kit for it because when the guards are strong other things break like exhaust flange or lower exhaust mount. I've seen peg mounts break with those strong pegs, so I run oem mostly due to wanting the foot rest to break before the frame mounts do. Stock pegs work well for me. Excellent video!

[@slaverace1]

I'm not OCD so I don't obsess about the valve stem nut. I stand up most of the time and the lever position works for me and I'm the only one riding that bike and I don't have arm pump issues. The clutch lever position is high but I don't use it. I let the Rekluse do its job. Pipe? To each his own. Footpegs? Nothing wrong with the OEM pegs but the lowboy position of the Fastway pegs is more comfortable for me. Thank you.

[@CW-up7xv]

@@slaverace1 yep I gotcha, not trying to debate just pointing stuff out that I do differently due to past issues. The valve stem nut I've seen cause problems on the trail when the inner core goes. I check the high px tube every tire change to make sure it's not failing. I forgot you have a rekluse so makes sense about lever position, I just like mine flatter when standing, seems to apply force through my forearm vs having to hold on tighter to bars. That's an amazing setup, would be very interested to watch some trail videos!

[@eliworks8549]

Spal fan is used

[@nickfowler5264]

Nice Upgrades, nice bike. Picking up my 19' 300 XCW tomorrow, can't wait!

[@CoBryan]

Nice professional in-depth video. I enjoy watching your stuff!!

[@woodworm3615]

Fork protectors. Didn't think of this yet. Since I am Alpha Wolf I am at the head of the pack. I did get that same stand though.

[@TheIcedvolvo]

Awesome video Jeff, love the additions and especially agree with the LHB ... the Clake may be a better set up tho Small addition is to Zip Tie the rear brake cable under the clip in holder that runs along the swing arm, have had a stick push it out and then hooked by the knobs on the rear -> no rear brake ... Another addition is to replace the standard Reeds ... Wish we had a Slavens in Aus ... interested in opening a franchise ???

[@slaverace1]

Thanks for the feedback. We'll have to agree to disagree about the Clake...too complicated, difficult to bleed, heavy and expensive. I use Vforce reeds in several of my bikes but they don't fit with the GET Race Kit.

[@TheIcedvolvo]

​@@slaverace1 I agree about the full Clake, I use the simple LHB dual control cos I prefer the lever setup to the Rekluse Ahhh I wondered wondered why no VForce reeds ... BTW I met u when I raced in the US back in the 80s with Jeff Ward and Ron Lechien, glad you are still going: I'm 63 and quicker on my 300 then I was on my old 500s :-)

[@stephenlittle8541]

Thanks Jeff for reply - had watch vid on my phone and didn’t have the data for complete vid .... keep up the good work cheers !...

[@bagnasty7791]

I’d love to see a video on that 2019 XC you briefly showed in this video! First time I’ve seen that one of yours.

[@slaverace1]

More vids coming soon. Stay tuned.

[@richardcurtis2469]

Well done Jeff always informative I use a 300 xc for motocross here in the UK but tons of information from you is very useful thank you

[@rogersiples3335]

Thanks for the outstanding video. Wish I could buy a new 300 W from you with all your mods.

[@danlockwood2909]

Nice video, product opinions based on experience and actual knowledge , unlike imo some other “dirtbikechannels”. I have the Husky version and just love it, most fun I’ve had on a bike in years (coming off a 2017 350 xcf). Im running then Rekluse radius cx, best Rekluse auto yet in my opinion.

[@slaverace1]

Thank you.

[@davenawahine6934]

Probably Not a better set-up bike on the planet!....That's like a dream build. On my meager salary I'd never be able to afford even a new bike these days let alone all the awesome upgrades you did. Be interesting to know "all-in" what you have into the bike. Bike, Parts, labor. My wild guess is 16k...maybe?

[@1MarkBevans]

Great video Jeff, all good ideas for our TPI’s Thanx!

[@ktmkeith13]

Nice job Jeff 👍🏻

[@hiridedakota]

Did you change the reeds or keep the stock ones. Great video 👌

[@taylorbeams2929]

Great video Jeff! do you think the tpi bikes are better than the carbureted bikes? Seems like either one you gotta spend some extra cash on to run well. Example Lectron/getecu.

[@slaverace1]

Not better, just different. Still hard to beat the simplicity of a Lectron.

[@taylorbeams2929]

Jeff Slavens agreed. I love my lectron!

[@StanBoIFX]

Thank you for the information.

[@scotthackney6363]

Can I have dibs on the bike when you get ready to sell it? That is if you sell it.

[@mrlarrybobjr]

Oh fudge you beat me on Dibs, dag nab it.......

[@scotthackney6363]

I am 2nd in line. Someone beat me also.

[@wrx1wrx]

Nice setup, did you need to add travel limiting spacers to the National Shock in order to eliminate the stinkbug stance associated with the 17 through 19 XCW's?

[@slaverace1]

No. Just had it built to the correct spec.

[@matthewcox9624]

Hey Jeff I don't see the link for the skid plate? Was that the AXP?

[@gingerninja9707]

How has the reliability been with the tpi? I’ve heard pros and cons and I’m looking at purchasing soon.

[@adamdoyley7017]

I'm on standard ecu still an looking at getting a gnarly pipe does anything need changing like fueling or can just run straight away?

[@kylehornhunter6199]

I wonder if his bike is heavy feeling with all that shit on it. Seems like a lot of extra money and stuff but some of the guards you've got to have if you ride hard.

[@slaverace1]

No, my bike is not heavy feeling and there is not a lot of "shit" on it. If you're happy with mediocrity, ride a stocker.

[@macnampa611]

what acerbis tank is that?

[@kyl3dr]

He said in the video, it's an Acerbis 3.1.

[@jeffflick2573]

Will that clutch cover fit on a 2011 300xc? I love the products you use for durability .

[@slaverace1]

Yes, we have them in stock. slavensracing.com/shop/indestructible-carbon-clutch-cover-by-carbon-up/

[@davepeters862]

Jeff, I saw that you had a bolt with a nut on the end to hold your footpegs vs the pin/carter pin. Very interested because i ride in rocks and have destroyed the carter pin before and lost the pin/bolt. Is that something you sell?

[@adamdoyley7017]

I've got the same bike as yours I'm in the UK what spark plug did you say you use?

[@slaverace1]

NGK BR7EiX

[@Trialstire]

BR7EIX for a 2018 300 - What plug gap ?

[@slaverace1]

.028"

[@AndrewTheisintegrated]

Did you have to put that idle screw mod on with the GET?

[@slaverace1]

You don't have to but I still do so I can set the air screw where I want it without effecting the idle.

[@cdt262hi]

No more flexxbars?

[@slaverace1]

I have a prototype set that I will install this weekend. My old bones need the extra cushion.

[@kevinmacauley1036]

How much do you train?

[@slaverace1]

I don't. I just ride weekly.

[@mikejames4271]

Why do you run KTM? This is a legitimate question.

[@slaverace1]

The 300 is the most reliable dirt bike engine, period, quality components, excellent handling when set-up correctly, comfortable ergos, overall quality, functionality, etc., etc.

[@stephenlittle8541]

Hi ,what size is the aftermarket tank?... cheers

[@goinhot9133]

He mentions it in the video

[@alexthemtbr]

Noah.Lytle312 instead of answering the question you respond by having him watch 31:40 of video to find out. Nice

[@goinhot9133]

Alex Chamberlin did you answer it? No. I wasn’t going to say since I wasn’t for sure. As someone who’s made videos, it’s pretty annoying to be asked a question that’s is answered in the video.

[@jona_ej2330]

Stephen little slavensracing.com/shop/large-capacity-fuel-tanks/ (is in the description) cheers from Spain

[@slaverace1]

agreed, it is annoying but none of us are perfect so let's just throw him a bone, 3.1 gallons.

[@madman432000]

Is that clutch cover a replacement or is it on top of the stock one?

[@andrejskamla9736]

It is replacement. Good product but it uses paper type seal which needs to be replaced every time you take off your clutch cover. Don't do the mistake and buy those shitty plastic polisport clutch covers... You can get yourself into serious problems because of it.... You can also get rekluse or hinson covers, but this carbon up is really the most reliable clutch cover...