Installing a Mako 360 on our 2023 KTM 300XC | XCGear | Highland Cycles

This video is about installing a Mako360 on to our 2023 KTM 300XC. This is the very first Mod we are doing to our new bike but there are lots more to come!
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[@jvincent1960]

I don’t think I’ve ever seen a grown man so excited about his new bike! Kudos to you Morgan; your enthusiasm is contagious!

[@highlandcycles]

It’s soooo freaking good

[@limbandtreeremoval]

Would adding a set of flexx bars be additional vibration dampening..? And truly thank you, I even thought too add the bar weight (flexx)... Richmond with Love Brother

[@alanpontone6599]

You got the best most real bike channel on KZbin. I'm spreading the word where I can. Keep the videos coming.

[@highlandcycles]

Thanks so much.

[@FoxEnduro976]

Totally agree.

[@scottcoplin8322]

Love the channel, keep the info coming, thx for the tool caddie tip. Had my 2023 xc on order for months, hopefully arriving soon

[@highlandcycles]

Thanks

[@morganjacob8738]

From one Morgan to another, I am pretty salty mine has not made it in yet! Paid for it in May, just waiting for it now to get some riding in New Mexico. I will be watching this series just to keep an eye out for the issues you end up having! Keep it up!

[@richardhartley1705]

Neat install 👍

[@highlandcycles]

🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@zachfarkash6430]

I knew that would be your first upgrade 🤘

[@highlandcycles]

Yup

[@MulTfrancis]

Great looking bike man! Gotta 2020 300 myself. I’m gonna pick up one of those caddy’s.

[@highlandcycles]

It’s really nice

[@rickweis604]

..thanks, just picked up a used one and getting ready to install.

[@highlandcycles]

Enjoy it

[@rgretchen]

Greetings from B.C. Best dirt bike channel on the KZbins by far. Going to be glued to your build progress. 👍

[@highlandcycles]

Thanks man

[@robh3267]

The Mako 360 is expensive and worth every penny especially on an older 300 with no counter balancer, best thing you can do if your hands go numb like mine do, it pretty much eliminated that problem for me.

[@brookefawcett4116]

We all like that you are a little different Morgan!

[@highlandcycles]

Hahahaha

[@jameswampler3135]

If no one else wants those bars,I'll take them. (If you ship,I'm in Indiana) Love your channel.....I'm hooked!

[@highlandcycles]

Gone already

[@AntiStressKit]

Hi Morgan. Love the channel and the no-nonsense approach. I have been using MAKO360 for nearly a year and kind of forgot it was there. I removed it for a single ride and IMMEDIATELY regrated doing so 😲, its absence was noticeable

[@highlandcycles]

Yep

[@limbandtreeremoval]

Thank you

[@mikeritter4743]

Yes you have the best real bike channel on you tube. 🫵🤟👊✊💨💨💨

[@highlandcycles]

Thank you

[@ALDA2479]

🤘🤘

[@richardhartley1705]

Those tripple clamps are different to the 20 and 22s👍

[@highlandcycles]

Not a ton. And fortunately the Mako360 works.

[@michaell1212]

I was on the fence of getting the Pro Taper woods hi or the Cr Hi bend . I ended up choosing CR hi. But now looking at yours is 3/4th higher I may go with the woods high now.

[@limbandtreeremoval]

Any feedback/ experience on/ with twisted engineering bars... Ive had a gentleman say it was kinda like a wet noodle (Twisted E. Bars)... LoL

[@coloradocrawler2010]

Hey brother, put some Loctite on the bottom nut/cone threads that mount the bar clamps to the triple clamp. Last week my 2017 TX300 lost one of the OEM nut/bushing things and the aluminum “rubber killer” insert. The special nut/bushing that goes through the cone was $65 😮.

[@highlandcycles]

Thanks for sharing. I’ve never had one of these come loose but better safe than sorry

[@toddkuenzer7006]

@@highlandcycles my teammates on his Sherco came loose on that bolt had to stop and tighten during the race. So yea being a former KTM Factory Rider in 1980 its a given to use Blue Loctite on all bolts. Before I ever ride the bike I also like to scrap paint off motor mounts so you get a perfect seat and the bolt won't get play and get a vibration. Apply Loctite. What we put these bikes through racing Enduros and Hare Scrambles its best to use it. I raced every weekend. If I didn't have National Enduro, Qualifier ISDT, or HS. I rode local events and MX. I tore every bike which was a new bike every 3 months that I got from KTM down then put it back together better than it comes. Now after riding Sherco for my first year back after not riding a bike at all for 20 years. I am getting back on my KTM. And yes its a 300XC. I'm racing the US Sprint Enduro and National Enduro Series this year on my Enduro Engineering Equipped KTM. Just got it Christmas Eve.

[@jeremymullen5378]

🔥👊🔥🔨⚙️🏍

[@highlandcycles]

🤘🏻

[@steelheadstalker4715]

PRO move @ 8:50!!!

[@tracybossola8351]

only bummer is you can't use Hcm Cycra handguards with that mako

[@TechEnduro]

Do you think you could fit a thumb headed M6 screw in place of the existing m6 that holds down the seat? A tool less seat removal? Or is there not enough clearance?

[@highlandcycles]

I bet you could. Only problem might be it sticking and maybe catching sensitive parts when cornering

[@bikevault2302]

What lift do the Pro Taper bars have. I struggle to stand when riding as my bars are low. I'm 6'2" I think some of those bars will help

[@highlandcycles]

Not sure the numbers but they are about 1/2" taller than stock

[@codyschell5394]

Why do you swap the map and start stop switch's around? Is it for Dead start racing or just personal preference? I bought one of these new xc's based you review and your right it's the best stock motorcycle I've ever ridden! Keep up the great content Morgan!

[@highlandcycles]

Personal preference and it seems easier to hit the button when you stall in gnarly stuff.

[@cep8214]

What’s your suggestion for the first step upgrade mako 360 or a steering stabilizer. I have a 2022 300 XCW. Great video!

[@highlandcycles]

Mako360 in my opinion

[@cep8214]

thanks!

[@cep8214]

How tall are you? I have enduro engineering 15mm risers on my stock handle bars. I am 6.3 with 36 inch arms will the bars you are using be a better fit? Thank.

[@highlandcycles]

@@cep8214 I’m only 5’10” but they would be better. XC gear makes risers for the Mako360 too

[@cep8214]

Thanks you.

[@user-oh1vo5kx4b]

Morning can’t seem to find these in the UK any ideas where I could pick one up from

[@highlandcycles]

Only place I could think is from their website

[@painsrides3616]

As a non-professional dirt bike mechanic, wouldn't it have been easier to take your controls off "before" you removed the top clamp... 😉

[@highlandcycles]

Sometimes yes but sometimes there isn't enough cable to slide off while bars are bolted. So I just take the bars loose.

[@toddkuenzer7006]

@@highlandcycles Nothing wrong with how you did but it easier to loosen everything first. Makes it easier to finish taking it apart after you take clamp off bars.

[@bloomerb4162]

So is there an sx and woods version of the mako 360? My bike came with one installed by previous owner and he was a woods guy. The main mounts that go into triple clamps seem really low.

[@highlandcycles]

No. They have normal and SX. The only difference is that the SX is more machined down to be lighter

[@christopherarronglaum6191]

Was wondering how the mako 360 does with crashes. Do you find yourself changing bars at all due to getting bent.

[@highlandcycles]

Nope. I’ve crashed plenty with them and never bent a bar or messed up a Mako360

[@redball4093]

Morgan, Why are you using the stock handguards instead of the SXS as previously? Thank you.

[@highlandcycles]

You are mistaken. This is a different bike. You are talking about the SX300 that installed the SXS guards onto. This is one of the very first vids of the XC and I eventually swapped these for the EE flags. I am soon to be swapping to the Molecule ones.

[@redball4093]

@@highlandcycles understood and thank you.

[@lozadazx14]

So the vibration on that machine is minimum, and with that mako have to be close to zero !!! Please review that !!! Morgan !!! 👍 I’m a huge dirt biker too !!! 😂😂😂

[@highlandcycles]

Will do.

[@erichelit5327]

Is the Mako 360 so much better than Flex bars to be worth swapping out? Also, how much higher than stock is your Mako/Woods high bars? Love the Bike so far!!

[@my-max-media7621]

I've ran both. Which one you use depends upon what you want out of them. I currently run the flex bars because they add way WAY more cushion on the hits from fork (in line with forks). The Maco 360s work better for high vibration but the shark bite really takes a beating (smashes the rubber and actually goes to metal to metal).

[@highlandcycles]

My set up is probably 3/4" taller than stock. I like the Mako360 much better. The comfort level is close to the same but the lack of BS in the cockpit is what I love about the mako

[@coryjamesc]

Why did you switch the switches around? this is the first bike Ive had with electric start and fuel injection so I was just curious, I know the kill switch is usually on the left side, or it was on my Yz250x pretty sure.. thanks

[@highlandcycles]

I just like them on the other sides.

[@Shelby8371]

What rise did you get on the mako ?? Love the channel

[@highlandcycles]

No rise, just the normal set up

[@trumpforever2454]

For the mako 360 the website says for oversized bars? And those oem grips go right on those bars are they oversized?

[@highlandcycles]

They are the normal 1 1/8”

[@kevinbailey4742]

What is the difference between the stock bar and the pro taper you upgraded too?

[@jamesavent3749]

The bend

[@highlandcycles]

The Woods High bars are a little taller 1/2” maybe, but more importantly, they have less sweep which fits me

[@vince5946]

I wonder why the bike requires a return cable on the throttle? I don't think I've ever notice one on a 2T before.

[@highlandcycles]

It’s because it has a butterfly valve on the throttle body like a 4T.

[@vince5946]

@@highlandcycles Beta 4T TBI runs a single cable

[@highlandcycles]

@@vince5946 huh. All the other brands run 2.

[@johnchafin3817]

Do they make a bar pad for the Mako?

[@highlandcycles]

Not yet but soon

[@jangoreo]

Ready for some freestyle now

[@highlandcycles]

Hahaha it’s only about a half inch higher.

[@poorwhiteboy6521]

I live in Seattle Washington and winter is close. What do you recommend for a rear tire heavy rain mud trail rides ?

[@highlandcycles]

The X31 is good. We don’t have much mud here so maybe someone else can chime in.

[@poorwhiteboy6521]

I have a ktm 300xc I've heard shinko 525 was good but some say not good in mud. Mix feeling. And the Dunlop at81ex sounds like a good tire. But it's a 110 istead of 120

[@husaislander4838]

@@poorwhiteboy6521 The Dunlop AT81 is shite here in the PNW. I am just north of you on Vancouver Island. The shinko 525 is a good tire i have lots of friends that use them. My go to winter tire is the Kenda Ibex. If your a wheel spinner you will destroy this tire in a few rides

[@poorwhiteboy6521]

@@husaislander4838 thanks. I'll order a shinko 525 and give it a try.

[@highlandcycles]

@@poorwhiteboy6521 yeah. I’ve tried both of those. They are just OK. I think the X31 would be really good because the pattern is open and the compound is relatively soft

[@The2006200]

Are the orange polymers the softest?

[@highlandcycles]

No. Purple are.

[@apexslider1]

Anyone running full bar end hand guards with the Maco setup?

[@highlandcycles]

Lots of people do. It still works.

[@apexslider1]

@@highlandcycles Thanks!

[@andrewknight6521]

Just joined and own a 360

[@andrewknight6521]

I would like those bars if they would fit my 360 exc

[@highlandcycles]

The bars would with an adapter but the bar mounts probably not unfortunately

[@andrewknight6521]

7/8 bar will fit right in stock bar mounts ?

[@andrewknight6521]

those are 1 1/8 I see looking at some 7/8 Mika bars if it works

[@awfab3517]

Do 2023 ktms real vibrate that much where you need the mako?

[@highlandcycles]

I don’t use it for vibes. Cushions all hits

[@patrickbeatty3444]

What is the difference between the mako sx And xc??

[@highlandcycles]

SX is machined more to be lighter

[@CR500R]

Where's your other Colorado State Parks fork sticker? This is very concerning. 🤔 😆

[@highlandcycles]

Bwahahaha

[@trumpforever2454]

Are those the 8813D evo woods high bend?

[@highlandcycles]

Yes

[@trumpforever2454]

And does that mako 360 come with everything you have there clamps and all?

[@highlandcycles]

@@trumpforever2454 yep

[@trumpforever2454]

Might have to try that setup hopefully it’ll help with the arm pump!

[@highlandcycles]

@@trumpforever2454 it does

[@goodboyringo9716]

I would have taken the grips and all stuff off before unscrewing the center clamp wow, but thats just me.

[@highlandcycles]

Sometimes you can’t get the stuff off the ends without moving the bars.

[@200xcBruce]

So could use a Mako on my bike, not on my budget unfortunately.

[@highlandcycles]

They are so good