Building a custom KTM 350XCF from Scratch after being blown up - Legend KTM Finale

[@MichaelSabo]

This is it guys! The KTM is done (basically) What do you think of the outcome!? Thank you so much for watching my KTM series! If you enjoyed it, please consider hitting the like button and consider subscribing. You all ROOOOCCCKK!!! 🤘😎

[@JenShawn07]

I really like the build but do you think the zirconium colored rear sprocket would look good with the plastics?

[@zoomert1204]

This bike turned out amazing. Imo one of the best looking bikes you have built. Can't wait to see it all tuned up and ripping.

[@MichaelSabo]

​@zoomert1204 thank you dude; glad you like it!

[@stephenblackstock1923]

​@MichaelSabo you've done amazing on this one. Never thought I'd see a KTM that I'd be willing to ride until now. Also you can remove the quiet core pretty easily. Dirtbike tv has a video on it on KZbin. Also please remove that cheezy chain guard on the swingarm.

[@MichaelSabo]

@@stephenblackstock1923 thanks for the info on the pipe and dude... I was really torn on putting that guard on lol

[@jordanE1451]

The spark arrestor is held in with a spiral clip. Get a pick under the edge of the clip and roll it out. It's really easy.

[@MichaelSabo]

I appreciate that man! Thank you

[@504moto]

Who’s been waiting for three months???

[@donavinmoller2432]

Meeeee

[@ErcamoTV]

Meeeeeeeeeee🎉

[@MitchFlynnMatt]

Moment I saw this video I was hyped up

[@MichaelSabo]

You're awesome; thank you

[@donavinmoller2432]

@MichaelSabo no problem your contents fun sp ofc I'll watch

[@MikeKochjr]

Mike Sabo posted a full build!!!! Best day of the month let’s go!!!!!

[@MichaelSabo]

I appreciate you man 💪👊

[@frenchmi]

Mike I am not into dirt bikes or ATV's, but I find myself watching all your videos for hours!!! This KTM build came out amazing and you do unbelievable work. The attention to detail is remarkable!!

[@MichaelSabo]

Thanks so much for saying this; made my night 👊🤘

[@jordanE1451]

The yellow knob on the bottom of the throttle body is the cold start. Pushed in means it's on, you can roll the throttle forward and it should release the cold start knob.

[@MichaelSabo]

Thank you for this info man! 👊

[@Kaden_2v]

I work at a American muscle restoration shop and specialize in 60s/70s mopars. We restore our cars down to the nut and bolts with correct finishes and stamping like they were off the showroom floor. Awesome to see someone doing that in the field of dirt bikes and atvs. Love how detailed you get down to the plating of the hardware and finishes on parts and pieces. Love the builds man and excellent work. Keep it up.

[@Tom-bo2wj]

Been watching since first post the day you pick this bike up. Absolute amazing transformation from a basket case to a thing of beauty. Love the color pop and graphics are spot on.

[@MichaelSabo]

Thank you for watching the whole series, I'm glad you like the turnout 👊

[@T-Lesk]

My guy!!! That came out truly amazing!! You are not just a bike builder but a bike artist! Keep up the amazing content and inspiring people like me to tackle projects like these!!!

[@MichaelSabo]

Awesome compliment man, thank you so much!

[@JacobPotts223]

Yay, Daddy Sabo uploaded a new video! Shame he's not at sand wars.

[@HapHazard_69]

Badass bike Mike! Looks better than expected.

[@MichaelSabo]

Thank you dude!

[@danscotchie5364]

That's one of the sickest bikes I've ever seen. Nice work, Mike! Big fan over here!

[@MichaelSabo]

Big compliment man! Thank you so much 👊

[@bretwagner818]

Mike, it looks so sick!! Another great job on your build. Incredible outcome. 👍🏻🔥😎

[@MichaelSabo]

Thanks so much for all your help Bret; you most definitely inspired the ICW radiators!

[@SevieBallesterous]

The quality of you're work is first class and through the inclusion of the 'warts and all' difficulties that you experience along the way serves to humanise the build.

[@carson535]

Your videos are really well produced! I appreciate your detail about all the issues with aftermarket parts. Badass bike it turned out super sharp

[@MichaelSabo]

Thanks Carson; glad you liked it 💪👊

[@OdysseyOffroad]

You have outdone yourself on this one my freind. Absolutely gorgeous!! Im sure you got the little rhings all fixed already. Cant wait to see the first ride on it!

[@stephenrush6794]

Another Mike sabo masterpiece big thumbs up from the UK

[@JacksonOffroad25]

The color combo is mint! Probably one of my favorite builds you’ve done so far

[@jmarcinko1139]

My favorite build so far! Can’t wait until you get the final tweaks and see it on the trail. I will say I’m a 2t guy but you’ve got a fine machine there.

[@MichaelSabo]

Thank you man, that's a big compliment

[@julien5347]

Another amazing build Michael , you have motivated and inspired me so much to start my own project and I’m building a trx250r from scratch

[@Sunspot-19]

Mike, your Tourett's is showing!! Looking freakin' outstanding, Mr. Sabo... Good stuff.

[@dmitryoutdoors8250]

I think this build by FAR tops every other build! Excellent work !! 😮🔥

[@MichaelSabo]

That's a big compliment man, thank you 🤘👊

[@Tomshuski350]

The spark arestor in the fmf comes out super easy just with 1 ser-clip in the end of the exhaust

[@mikehernandez8151]

Love watching your work please don’t stop.

[@dave_14628]

I started to watch this vid and realized it's was an hour long when it was the outro amazing work

[@ChanseMartin222]

Man the whole bike is perfect! But I absolutely love the look of the swing arm along with the back wheel! And that frame! Killed it bro!

[@dirtriderz6881]

Wooo Hooo!! Awesome job as always. Excellent work on the rebuild and video! I’m not sure if it was mentioned or not but make sure you double check the throttle position sensor (TPS) voltage as that is hyper sensitive and can cause starting/idling jitters!

[@CouchSlouch-]

Always enjoy the color schemes on these builds.

[@thatcrazyguyjay]

Always love your builds and the work you put in to restoring the bikes or atvs I’ve not long finished up fully restoring my 2001 cr 250. Next on my list is my Ktm 300. Love the videos bro. Top work and that’s a awesome loooking ktm bud

[@waynefrench5860]

What a beautiful rig I love the build the high vis looks great,

[@IFIXATVS]

Glad to see you are blurring the street signs now! Haha I see everything. Loved watching this beautiful bike come together and I can’t wait for the first real ride

[@tsar-bomba2413]

It's about time I've been patiently waiting for this!! Hell yeah brother

[@MichaelSabo]

I appreciate ya waiting man!

[@theibault]

Another amazing build. Fantastic job dude!

[@heavyweightoutdoors]

Skid plate, skid plate, SKID PLATE WITH LINKAGE GUARD!!! Bike looks amazing! But you definitely want a skid plate with a rear linkage guard

[@houstonhowell3618]

Looks awesome, everything came together great!

[@Lracer61]

Great bike build! Love my ktm 500 supermoto. Tip: Water likes to hideout in the fuel tank bolt hole after washing. Throw some grease or anti seize in there.

[@ryanboening]

Beautiful bike! Nicely done! You can always use a T hose replacement that is aftermarket, its one piece. Common problem with the 23+ with the T hose leaking. You can delete the thermostat, and replace the plastic T hose all in one go. I used MotoHose, really nice stuff. Maybe it will help some of you guys! Also, the front fork height based on the milled lines can be adjusted as rider prefers. It can help get more weight to the front and give a shorter wheel base. It helps a lot if you struggle a little with turning. You can also tighten the steering stem bolt to make your steering a little more stiff, I find it helps a lot with arm pump and headshake.

[@zztoplandry]

Damn it! I can't watch your video right now. I'm at work! 😢 guess I'll get to it later. I can't wait! Love your videos!!!

[@MichaelSabo]

I appreciate the love man; it'll be here later 👊

[@ThorinATV]

Always build some of the cleanest machines!!!

[@grantlowe]

You know it’s a good day when Mike uploads

[@daltonmcgee3311]

Looks sweet! Cannot wait for the restoration of the kx 250 you just recently picked up

[@jeffclaus4422]

Nice vid. Bike turned out super cool! Nice Goggins T shirt.

[@MichaelSabo]

Good eye man, goggins is a big inspiration for me. Glad you like the bike!

[@jeffclaus4422]

@@MichaelSabo me also. Stay hard MFer!!!! lol

[@ksboi29]

Hell yah! Them colors match so well.

[@smartmeis]

I could never deal with a bike that has that much technology in it, i would never be able to diagnose it. your a smart man mike. love the build, think ill stick to carburetors lol

[@allankorte3753]

That special lock washer is called a Nord-Lock. They work amazingly well. I use them on heavy equipment. I think they require about 20% more torque to remove as what was put on them. Many people install them wrong when reusing. the course tabs of each washer should mate up. The finer side, with more serrations hit the bottom of the bolt head as well as whatever your bolting against.

[@joelatkinson2080]

The bike looks awesome!!! Another great video!!!

[@MichaelSabo]

Thank you Joel!

[@RC-fu6hg]

Wow that bike really pops!! Love your graphic design 👍 😎

[@MichaelSabo]

Thank you!

[@BullitsBull]

Great work Mike 👏 ❤love your videos.

[@lennoxedgar9847]

outstanding work looks amazing

[@MagmaTrevor]

Mike I absolutely love your videos man, your attention to detail is off the charts. Have you considered doing a separate video per build of refinishing? I know you take most parts off to get blasted but would be cool to see some AWESOME degreaser in action😂👍🏼

[@SecondSunofficial]

Hey Michael have you ever thought of doing an asmr build video? Your videos where youre putting stuff together with just the sounds of parts sounds so relaxing, like maybe a maintenence video like Revzilla does asmr style? Love your videos

[@chaseritenour7726]

Looking good!! Btw the fmf has a snap ring in the cap. Take that out grap the center with 2 duck bills and the spark arrester will come right out. It will let her breath 👌🤙🤙

[@MichaelSabo]

Ahhh, I got it now; thank you for the tip!

[@NovaMudder]

You have literally made a show bike. Beautiful ❤

[@jasonyates8796]

That bike is absolutely awesome. It will be your favorite. The Kawasaki may get neglected 😁. Great job on the video to bro, always tons of laughs. 👍

[@MichaelSabo]

No doubt I'm going to love this bike; thanks so much for the kind words man!

[@jasonyates8796]

@@MichaelSabo right on man 👍

[@BansheeOwnerJoe350]

Awesome clean job. Also that pipe does have a quit core in it. To take it out there is a ring around it after u take the ring out take 2 needle nose pliers on the inner circle of the pipe and it will pull right out.

[@jasonspellicy]

xcf 350's are such incredible bikes. i keep up with my 450 buddies on trails, but i get to rev out to 12k. Glad you are building one.

[@MichaelSabo]

I'm excited to experience it on the trails!

[@bryanquichocho1280]

Another badass assembly bro🤙🏾.

[@JamesDavis-to1hn]

Outstanding build Mike!

[@MichaelSabo]

Thank you!

[@Destroytheskymusic]

lets go! excited to see this thing in action

[@MichaelSabo]

👊💪

[@jdwilson533]

🔥 Mr Sabo you’ve outdone yourself again

[@wyattguttery9614]

Awesome video and build man 👍

[@davidsaunders4450]

Sweeeeet job, Mike

[@racequad9]

The bike came out great!! Seriously, it looks awesome! Just a tip when breaking in an engine, let the engine bring itself down in speed - so don't clutch in. The load will help set the piston rings.

[@sevenbolt7717]

Excellent work Sabo, you should organize a ride along, let's go trail riding.

[@williamrowe9481]

I absolutely love the bike man great build

[@xclife211]

Great thing to wake up to a Sabo video on a saturday

[@MichaelSabo]

👊🤘

[@Mcfc2Rich]

Im in love with that colourway 🍋‍🟩💚

[@JoePhounders]

What up Mike? Bike looks great! Still can't get over those rads. They are pimp! Chiming in a bit late. Had a hard enduro this weekend. I'm beat!

[@callingallbassmorgan339]

Totally worth the wait! 😊😮

[@MichaelSabo]

I appreciate you waiting man!

[@Fabworx_rc]

There is a little retainer clip in the tip of the exhaust between the carbon cap and the quiet insert. Take a pic and twirl it out. Bike turned out amazing 👍🏽 plz do a video about shimming the valves

[@JonathanPhilip24]

Thought I would hate the colors, but it turned out sick! Your videos are always the highlight of my week. Would love to see you do a Honda 350X or Kawasaki Tecate 4 next!

[@slaterider]

Love it. Fantastic job.

[@MichaelSabo]

Thank you dude!

[@joecalabro9565]

Bike came out sick!

[@xclife211]

Seeing that powder coat chip with that swing arm bolt. Almost gave me an aneurism 😂 and Scott powers ports is awesome that's where I got my yz250fx from the last 24 they had awesome service and I was in and out in 30 minutes

[@gellelelelel250]

Hope you put a skid plate on there ! Well worth doing don't want a stone to fire up and crack the engine cases , saves the frame also ! Stunning bike

[@rickmitchell5415]

Looks amazing,nice color choices

[@Sunspot-19]

Retina Burn Yellow!! This gonna be good, Mike!!

[@eclouse85]

Not really a KTM/ European guy, but this may change my mind. Sick build bro, keep up the killer work🤘🤘🤘

[@jordanpanich]

Looks so rad!!!

[@MichaelSabo]

Thank you Jordan 🤘👊

[@JaxsonM22]

LETS GOOO MICHEAL🎉

[@MichaelSabo]

🤘🤘🤘

[@tmfp36]

Beautiful build my man

[@MichaelSabo]

Thank you man!

[@benjones2895]

Ben here from Victoria Australia. I always press the starter quickly to prime fuel pump before starting my bike. Normally, just when its cold

[@ianreed4636]

Love that florescent yellow!

[@karltorrez11]

Great detailed videos 🔥

[@gigasipke]

That looks amazing, I don't think I could even ride it and would want to keep it pristine.

[@MichaelSabo]

It's going to be tough getting it dirty the first time lol

[@coastalenduro]

Turned out great! I see you didn’t install the skid plate. I really recommend going with one that has linkage protection.

[@MichaelSabo]

Yes! It will go on. I forgot to mention in the video, I usually don't install the skid until after some run time so I can check for leaks.

[@aimusoorii4484]

Absolutely beautiful

[@Crf100Nation82]

Badass build brotha

[@nathanmcbrayer6755]

Nice dirt bike l love watching your videos so much

[@Dismantledgarage]

It is incredible!!!!!

[@YoJoe-s4b]

I’m at 3 months today waiting on Bonehead to powder some wheel faces. How long do you usually wait. I know you have used them several times. Oh, you probably already figured it out but you just need to use a pick to get the silencer out. Look in the rear around the hole there is a retaining ring. It blends in pretty good. Pick the end and just walk it out.

[@carlosg1165]

Nice awesome work as always 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@MichaelSabo]

Thank you Carlos!

[@Z24300hp]

That looks Hella Good!

[@kerm9807]

Pure quality 👌 👏

[@chopshopchopper]

Awsome job, you'll get her dialed in, I am certain...

[@donjuan7428]

Nobody does it like MS. It’s a beauty!

[@duskycotw8404]

Wow, not a single dislike. This vid will be good.

[@ianreed4636]

Really the whole build is pretty badd asss !

[@Fahrenheit_Motorsports]

I've got a 2017 Husky TC125 from Austria and I've got to say they are so bad ass. The KTM and Huskys are damn near identical so I’m sure you are going to fully enjoy that thing

[@MichaelSabo]

I have a feeling you're right; can't wait to take it to the trails!

[@Tomshuski350]

Husqvarna is more of the top of the line bike compared to ktm. They come with a carbon composite subframe,stronger rims,slightly different designed frame as they use a different fuel tank because the plastics are different. But other than that they are quite similar 👍

[@Fahrenheit_Motorsports]

@@Tomshuski350 I didn’t know that. That’s pretty cool to hear. I was able to pick mine up for $1000 in excellent condition. College kid moving away and hadn’t ridden it in a few years. Besides minor scraps to the plastic, it’s in great condition.

[@Tomshuski350]

@@Fahrenheit_Motorsports make sure you keep the maintenance up on it. oils and filters and grease the shit out of all the bearings since its 2nd hand you don’t known if the previous owner greased it

[@Fahrenheit_Motorsports]

@@Tomshuski350 That's getting done now. I've changed the trans oil. Cleaned the carb and I've ordered grease to lube everything up. Also changed out brake and mineral clutch oil. I was surprised to learn this bike has 200 miles on it. Great compression. I've never owned a 2 stroke before but after watching all of Sabo’s videos I had to take the leap. Plus the $1000 price point was hard to leave the bike sitting there. I've got a tiny YT channel so I've been documenting all the process with the a previous atv and just started with the husky.

[@vib9n_stgz506]

Such a beautiful bike