Complete Cost of Ownership Update! - KTM/Husqvarna FE/EXC-F 350

[@OregonDualSport]

Totally spaced air filters and cleaner! So add about another $170 for that. Also, the fork seal jobs included new fluids as well (each about a year apart) and SKF seals. Everything else is stock, including the brakes that will need pads soon.

[@paulcomrie9534]

awesome how thorough you are. by far the best Husqvarna blogger on KZbin. Thank you for sharing so much great content.

[@OregonDualSport]

Thanks my dude! Glad you are enjoying the content - Jaren

[@mikesubocz]

Execlent video. I’m looking to buy a 2021 FE350s with only 17 hrs and 480 miles. Has many upgrades.However, your vid has inspired me to grease the steering stem and swing arm etc. 100% agree, proper maintenance is vital on any machine.

[@MrHobbs-lm8jn]

really good cost summary thanks for taking the time to ID cost items

[@OregonDualSport]

No problem!

[@freakwave3000]

I´ve also have a FE 350/18 and I´m absolute happy with this bike. No problems/issues. Love it!!!

[@OregonDualSport]

They are awesome bikes! - Jaren

[@dusdroadadventures7978]

Two years I’ve waited to purchase an FE350s. I found a 2020 52 hours 1300 miles and the guy just paid a shop at 47 hours to change the piston and rings. The bike is all dolled up. Full air flow all the bells and whistles 8500$ he was in it for 15445. Regardless I was going to buy new then found this bike. What an absolute beast of a bike. I named it Luci short form Lucifer. Haha. The beast bike. I appreciate all your videos thank you!! Keep the wheels under you. Dee

[@OregonDualSport]

Dang, sounds like a score! I love this bike for sure!. Thanks for watching man! - Jaren

[@charleshan596]

Love these videos hope you keep em up! I live in the Beaverton area and just picked up my first FE350s. Pretty inspired by the riding videos you guys do in central Oregon

[@OregonDualSport]

Thank you man! You’ll love the bike!

[@BigRing]

I’ve got the same bike/year 18 fe 350 with 450 hours-I guess I’ll just double that final #? I’ve had a few more get offs too requiring other replaceables.

[@RWWRENTAL]

im at 250 hours on my 2 stroke TE250i - 1 yr of riding. tbh I havent changed anything besides tires, oil, and air filter. but I have only 1 race under my belt and sadly a lot were canceled this year. Part of it to is I started on the TE250i as a new rider after 3 or 4 mo on the KLX250. Im going back and fourth between a 350 EXCF/FE350 because I trail hop a lot in Colorado's single track, but I feel 4 strokes are more maint long term. I looked at the piston and cylinder on my te250 and looks great still, but going to do my top end soon. 250 hr of ownership of my 2 stroke probably less than $400? still has strong compression, runs perfect so far "knock on wood". Im still a new/intermediate rider though, so not that much of an aggressive rider, but I am getting there; so I am sure that helps tons on keeping the machine still good. anyways thanks for the video!! Not bashing on 4 strokes as I have a few DS like the drz400, but from the cost of it, def prefer 2 strokes lol.

[@enduro-parts-aus]

2 strokes for life 🤙🏻

[@OregonDualSport]

Yeah two strokes are much cheaper and easier to work on than a 4 stroke for sure. - Jaren

[@RWWRENTAL]

@@OregonDualSport out of curiosity how come you dont own one?

[@OregonDualSport]

RideWithWill I wanted a plated bike and don’t have the budget for two brand new bikes 😂 - Jaren

[@carni6319]

I'm looking at a 2017 FE350 with 11,000 miles. It's for sale at a small bike dealer near me. There's no info in the ad other than "excellent condition". Would you even consider buying one of these bikes with 11K? They're asking $4,700. I thought that was reasonable. Then I added the maintenance costs you just mentioned and I could almost buy a new one. Great content! Thank you for all the detailed info.

[@wackedin3rd]

2001 yzf 426 owned sense new. 2500 + hours never been apart. Fork seals never leaked. Just oil , filters, clean air filter every ride, chain and sprocket once or twice and a couple of tires. Time for a full rebuild, maybe!

[@OregonDualSport]

Dang, impressive! - Jaren

[@stefanhansen5882]

This was great to watch.

[@TATEXPRESSINC]

Keep up to great work on the videos

[@keshmo12]

Good overview on everything! My local dealer is ktm and they really want me to get one of those 350s but I've rode hondas and was also looking at a crf450l. I can't believe a top end rebuild is ~6000 miles. Honda does 20k top end rebuild but oil changes every 600 miles.

[@OregonDualSport]

The CRF450L is a much heavier bike that was designed to be more friendly. The 350 is basically a plated race bike and has the maintenance intervals to match. They are different animals for sure and each has their strengths - Jaren

[@vfinch8483]

Very comprehensive, thanks for the details!

[@OregonDualSport]

Thanks for watching! - Jaren

[@mangoco10]

Excellent representation of the real costs of dirt biking. Now for us in Aus, multiply it by 1.42 for the exchange rate. Yep it costs us a lot more to ride but we still do it anyway!! Thanks from down south.

[@OregonDualSport]

Thanks for tuning in man! Glad you enjoy the content. You have some awesome trails down there - Jaren

[@TheWesternPacific]

Not to mention fuel is significantly more expensive

[@distilledfreedom1840]

I just purchased a used FE 500. It has 1k miles, wonder what needs to be done on it.

[@stevenrichter7365]

Great video Jaren! My favorite part was "I'd like to get into a 2 stroke" 😉 let's get out for a rip soon!

[@OregonDualSport]

We can all dream right?😂 Def need to rip soon !- Jaren

[@shrubitup]

Great video! Recommend that you try the seal saver by Motion Pro. Once the fork seals begin to weap, a few wipes with this, they typically stop (SKF seals). Seems you could save some cash on the oil changes. My 350 XC-F is 8 years old and I don't race but I do use cheap rotella (Delvac 15W40 conventional) and haven't had any issues. I change it at 15 hours. Only 100 hours on bike though. Want to say, your valve adjustment video is also great!

[@OregonDualSport]

Hey thanks man! I do have the seal saver and do use it when they start to weap, but it hasn’t made a difference. My bike has unfortunately been subjected to many muddy ass races that aren’t too kind to seals lol. Glad you dig the video and found the valve one helpful! - Jaren

[@johnfryman4428]

Hey Man - Thanks for the upload. Try using seal savers or a similar brand of neoprene wraps that fit over the seals and about an inch of fork tube. I have not had to replace seals on the Ktm's I've used them on.

[@Longbobsilvers]

Ignorance is bliss!!! I lost track of my receipts after i seized that piston, hahaha. Great video dude!

[@OregonDualSport]

It’s prob better to keep it that way😂 Thanks my dude!

[@mikeaustad8979]

Really makes you think about a 2 stroke.

[@cristianSanchez-ln6pu]

Would you recommend a Ktm 350 exc-f for a supermoto setup?

[@OregonDualSport]

Would be a rad super moto, but would prob lean to a 450 or 500

[@kamax7672]

What was the end cap you used, and did it make the bike much louder? Kind of like the sound it has stock

[@bimotah4717]

How many Hours u did with one piston? In how Many Hours u change piston?

[@OregonDualSport]

We have video on the channel where I cover that, 170 hours. - Jaren

[@JourdonGulick]

Great breakdown and b-roll. I don't see many people rippin' the 350.

[@OregonDualSport]

Thanks man! I love this bike - Jaren

[@DougNMarcum42]

i totally agree as i had same tkm500excf.i sold it and got the ktm300xcw.i hope it is cheaper to run per hour.

[@glossblack1098]

Many thanks for this video. Exactly the info I'm looking for as I'm considering upgrading to an new FE350, from my 2018 model WR250R. Over the past 2 years I've done 12,000 km (70% dirt trails) on the WRR, and have done 4 basic services (every 6 months or every 3500 km, after first service at 1000 km). Your video made me realise the FE350 needs a lot more attention. In the past 2 years I've only done 4 oil changes for my 12,000 km on the WRR, whereas you have done about 20 oil changes for your 200 hours on the 350 (approx. 6000 km). The FE350 is lighter and quicker and will be an awesome upgrade, but I need to get my head around doing all that extra maintenance. For light trail riding, do you think 20 hour oil changes would be OK instead of 10 hours?

[@OregonDualSport]

The FE350 is just a much much higher performance bike. The WR250 is an awesome bike, but lacks a bunch of power. To make big power in a small displacement bike means higher maintenance usually. Not sure how you ride, but the 200+ hours on this bike have been hard ones, especially with racing. I would stick to 15 hours on the changes. After all, it is an expensive bike and motor, oil is cheap insurance in the long run. I don’t regret the amount of service one bit. - Jaren

[@Hank_Amarillo]

why you change out all the blue on the bike? would really like to get one of these bikes if my drz starts to show its age... and a lighter weight, fuel injected, bike seems like itd be super nice to ride

[@OregonDualSport]

I just liked the look of the black and white. - Jaren

[@Rahul-ex2uf]

I wonder if it is good for daily city rides ?!

[@OregonDualSport]

Eh, can be done for sure, but not sure if ideal

[@freakwave3000]

Hey Mate, first sorry for my "bad" english. I didnt speak often. I´ve ordered the JD Tuner too. Do you have a tip for the "best" allround setting (1-6). So I know, setting 3 is like stock. I´ve a Euro Bike (full open) and Akrapovic full exhaust system. Thanks and greetings from Germany!!!

[@steadfastjack277]

How many hours before you rebuild the bottom end Thanks in advance 🙏🙂

[@OregonDualSport]

Not sure! Probably 500+

[@jas4696]

What fuel tuner settings do you run? I’m in Hood River, same bike. I’ve been running the default settings because I don’t know any better 😄. Nice unique vid here. I’m surprised you got so many hours out of chain etc.

[@OregonDualSport]

I run the open exhaust settings since I desmogged the bike and opened the exhaust. - Jaren

[@reggieholguin7907]

Are those tires you bought DOT?

[@OregonDualSport]

Yup! Golden Tyre GT333 and 216AA

[@aleccole7122]

What gearing did you like best for all around trail riding? The stock 14/52? I just got a 2022 and bought a 13 tooth front to put on but I’m afraid it might be too low. I do very minimal road riding but still I am concerned it might make the gear ratios too tight. Got out for the first ride yesterday on the stock 14/52 and it actually felt pretty good but it was a mellow ride that had a lot of fire roads and minimal singletrack…

[@OregonDualSport]

I cannot really comment as I left the gearing stock the whole time I had the bike. Suited me well.

[@reggieholguin7907]

Im undecided about getting fe 350 or fe 501 Im 62, 6', 210 lbs What are your thoughts?

[@OregonDualSport]

I mean I’m 6’3” and 200 with gear on. A 501 will have more power, but it won’t feel as nimble. The 350 with a tune and new end cap is basically the same power as a stock 450

[@hamidalawadhi3286]

@@OregonDualSport how to tune it and what are the parts for it?

[@paul.vanhout57]

Replacing the in-tank fuel filter periodically should be considered as well.

[@OregonDualSport]

Paul Van Hout yeah that is something I have taken a look at but have not done. Perhaps soon - Jaren

[@co8544]

Nice rundown. I have a 2016 FE 350S and its basically identical....minus the plastics. Me thinks ill be a little more than that due to rippin the streets, and also tossing a timbersled kit on it in the winter. Oil change after every second ride in the snow!! Glad to hear my bike should last! Cheers from Calgary

[@OregonDualSport]

Yeah extra street riding can def wear tires a little faster and for sure the extra oil changes! These are great bikes tho and regular maintenance should keep it running for some time. Thanks for watching - Jaren

[@tysleight]

Do you run a track kit in the winter? I figured my little 350 didn't have the power.

[@mecalpsha4473]

KTM/Husky has the BEST bikes!

[@MrNice-tf3gr]

How much did you oay for the bike OTD?

[@OregonDualSport]

Somewhere in the $10K range

[@MrNice-tf3gr]

@@OregonDualSport not bad im in the 13 range for a 2023 on order!

[@larryfisher]

Yes I don't think you left anything out, awesome,I don't race but my problem is IAM 5/7 30 in inseam IAM 57 n wanting a dirt bike again,want plates so I don't need a trailer or throw n a truck,my maintenance would be much cheaper because I have a street bike for cruising or work transportation always wanted a Husky since I was a lad

[@larryfisher]

Bin riding since I was 8 so could ride even if I have to stop n lean one footed

[@hoosiertrailrider]

What about air filters, handle bars, levers, battery, brake pads all still stock?

[@OregonDualSport]

I did totally space air filters 😂 so you can throw in another $100~ into the total for 5 of those and then like $70 for cleaner and oil. All other items are stock. I am actually shocked my rear brakes are still fine, but the pads will prob need replaced here this fall. - Jaren

[@kicknbeetz]

Did you not change the oil pump gear?

[@OregonDualSport]

I did not - Jaren

[@OregonDualSport]

Also, never knew the oil pump gear was an issue on these bikes, mine was bought in May 2018. I take it because I’m at 214 hours I probably got the updated gear, but I might have to buy a new one and check!

[@kicknbeetz]

@@OregonDualSport You are correct, the gear must be fine after so many hours and no issue. I have an '18 350 EXC-F and I replaced the gear, but I don't think it was necessary in my case as well. Did it anyway, just in case. Also replaced the stock cam chain tensioner with the Dirt Tricks one at the same time...pre-emptive replacements. Thought you might have done the same and forgot to mention the gear.

[@OregonDualSport]

kicknbeetz offroad now it might bother me knowing it was an issue 😂 curiosity will likely get the best of me and I will open the bike up to check

[@kicknbeetz]

@@OregonDualSport There's no way you could have put over 200 hours on the bike if you had the bad gear. You're good.

[@reggieholguin7907]

I just subscribed Greetings from So Cal

[@mikeaustad8979]

Well I guess I'm going to have to start using sick leave so I can get paid to ride lol. Think I'll go hit China Hat.

[@OregonDualSport]

Mike Austad I will have to find another kidney to sell after the funds from this last one run out - Jaren

[@minnionator]

I use rotella on my FE350, change it every 1000km or 15H whichever is first. Also I only change the filter every second oil change...filters really only get done not because its needed, but because its a "might as well" scenario on cars since the cost of oil is often 8-10x more than the filter. For the filter to clog up or start bypassing debris, you really have to have a big problem..

[@OregonDualSport]

I'm sure I could get by, but I figure I beat on the bike enough, the least I can do to keep it running as strong as possible is keep fresh oil in it. - Jaren

[@jodypillatzki6165]

I can't believe someone would have an expensive bike and then not spend ten to fifteen dollars on the filter. I have never heard of someone doing oil filters on a car because they think of it.

[@dougwisdom1239]

I change oil every (2) rides! Also use Motrex, I'm riding 12- 350 XCF love the bike, don't worry about the maintenance and up keep cost. I'm still running the OEM topend. GOT about 500 hours on it, I have the new topend kit on the bench ready to build as needed! It's been a tough bike still strong!!!!

[@OregonDualSport]

Doug Wisdom that’s awesome man! These bikes are great, awesome to hear you have so many hours on it! - Jaren

[@dougwisdom1239]

Dude this the best bike I've ever owned, absolutely love it. Now like yourself I've invested so cash in the bike, FMF core 4.1 titanium exhaust complete, rekluse core EXP clutch, enduro engineering soft standard seat, suspension reworked by Gary Hinkle @ G-Force, remapping, metzler MC-4 tires (spare set of dubya wheels),skf forkseals, fasst flex bars. So needless to say I've stopped tracking recipients and cost.

[@OregonDualSport]

Doug Wisdom it’s better when you don’t keep track of the costs haha!

[@dougwisdom1239]

It's not better, it's just easier! 😆

[@jhonasarcamo9173]

My dream bike just husq🙏🙏🙏💯

[@berockization]

Insane.

[@mikejames4271]

Depreciation cost?

[@OregonDualSport]

If you get into this hobby and worry about that, you gonna have a bad time 😂 - Jaren

[@mikejames4271]

@@OregonDualSport ive been involved in trials and enduro for nearly 40 years and fully aware of costs, i was just stating information that was left out perhaps for someone else.

[@OregonDualSport]

mike James depreciation is going to entirely depend on where you live, the overall condition of the bike, whether it had new plastics when you sold it and many other factors. So I don’t believe it really falls into this video. - Jaren

[@RantzBizGroup]

Too bad a Husky 350 and a Suzuki DR-Z400 couldn't mate up... we'd have the best of both worlds!

[@OregonDualSport]

Right?!

[@stevesentit5001]

Thank you why does no one care for newbie on dirtbikes like money is important in ownership wtf

[@OregonDualSport]

Money is important, but I would say a KTM/Husky is not for those without the wallet to support it haha, they aren’t cheap to ride and put a lot of miles on compared to something like a Honda 450 or DRZ 400

[@calsnow6807]

10 hour oil change on a four stroke? why would anyone want that?

[@murked3486]

What’s with the zip ties 😂

[@benm3403]

He probably looped it and broke the rear fender, the zip ties are holding it together. I know from experience 😂

[@OregonDualSport]

Ben is correct, I snapped the tail, and instead of putting a new one on, I am going to milk this one for all it is worth and zip tied it back together. It has been holding up great! - Jaren