2024 Sandwinder Enduro | AA POV | Test 1

Ride along with me through test 1 at the Smithville Sandwinder Enduro. This was the most open test of the enduro and it was tons of fun. I mounted my GoPro under the visor this time and it doesn't look as good as the chin mount but it is so much better for my neck muscles. All in all it was a really fun weekend getting to learn a new bike. I had my previous generation PDS bikes dialed in after three years of racing the same chassis and still need to put some time on this new generation bike to get my confidence up on it. I was really pleased with the power after a few small adjustments and will be going with a stiffer suspension setup next to help balance the bike a bit more. On my pro component suspension, I felt like the rear end was setup too stiff and was loading the front of the bike making it feel very soft. I'll continue to update the progress I make with the bike.
Bike: 2024 KTM 300 XC-W
Exhaust: Akrapovic slip on
Tires: Michelin StarCross 6 Med/Soft with Michelin Bib Mousse
Bar Clamp: XC Gear Mako 360sx
Suspension: WP XPLOR PRO Cone Valve Fork (4.6 springs) and Trax Shock (6.9 spring)
Suspenion Tuned by: Solid Performance
Gearing: 13/49
Protection Parts: Enduro Engineering
Lubricants: Motorex
Seat: Seat Concepts
Graphics: Bike Graphix
Bars: OEM (Renthal twinwalls are shown at the start but it's the same bend as OEM)
Notes: Running KTM SX dome in the cylinder head

[@sweetvidzbyjoe]

Never has a person been more excited to be back on a two-stroke! 😂

[@jameshuckabee721]

Awesome ride Cole! I love riding McMahan Ranch but I had to miss the Sandwinder this year. It's really to cool to watch you ride and hear you having a great time! Because of you I always say "Thank you!" to other riders that yield the way. Great Job!

[@nathanprice9443]

A true gentleman.

[@kennywiechman451]

I agree, I too picked up the trail manners from the years of Cole flying by and throwing out a "Thank you!". Long live fast guys on 2 strokes!

[@tmlpony]

Now that looks FUN! im deff considering either 34 or 25 300xcw,gonna do your same mods for sure.

[@Hendy711]

I am looking forward to all your videos as they come out as I am dialing in my 24 also. Thanks!

[@tylerruckdeschell]

Always cool to see the perspective, and compare lines 🤘

[@dirtbiketrailrides]

Thanks for the video Cole. Nice pace, impressive control, and a screaming engine!

[@Ben-zs3sg]

Thanks for the ride brotha !❤

[@too-stoked-about-2-strokes]

Scoop tire!

[@jfuqua72]

What gearing are you running? Just got a 2024 300xc and looking to go to a 51 in the rear. Thoughts?

[@themodifiedlife2774]

Was u running the tsp kit in this video or was this still stock bike

[@121xc]

Hey Cole, Realize this video was posted 4 months ago, but I did not see it mentioned in your recent videos (I may have missed it). Looks you decided to go back to a 2-stroke? Did you sell the 350? Just curious what made you make that decision.

[@ColeKirkpatrick]

@@121xc I did sell my 350 but am considering getting another one. I have the most fun riding the two-stroke so that’s the biggest reason for going back to it.

[@andyanderson9051]

Could you share your gearing. I ran to tall a rear gear. Front and rear?

[@andyanderson9051]

Disregard you shared at end of video, thanks! 13/49