How to inspect a used dirt bike with 250 hours - 2017 KTM 300 XC

[@Fmontes]

A great example of the benefits of a well-maintained bike. So clean for 250 hours - I hope I can maintain my bike as well as that!

[@dirtniron]

right on, yea maintenance is very important, can save you a lot of troubles

[@chrisvozza6530]

Love your shop jay. Over time u have really set it up nicely. Awsome vid thanks. Really like these bike breakdowns

[@mototrailz]

I am reading the comments and of course some guys will keep talking trash about KTM even when proving wrong on video. I have a 500 exc with 600 hours still rocking so please...KTM is rock solid when well maintained !!

[@sienkiewicz93]

what year is Yours ? It's still first piston ? i got 2020 500 and idk when to change piston, i'm not riding on track like pro just cusual riding off road and supermoto

[@mototrailz]

@@sienkiewicz93 2019 just ride the damn thing and stop asking yourself too many questions. Yes first piston...it’s a 500!! That’s what Slavens told me

[@dirtniron]

haha, very interesting.. time to get streel legal 500 maybe, hmmm 😉🤔

[@mototrailz]

@@dirtniron that would be kool actually and very different content

[@TheCarlejoseph]

Nothing better than fresh top end and bearings!

[@dirtniron]

thats right Joseph, glad you see it the same way

[@fredrikeriksson2541]

Love the music 🏍💨

[@dirtniron]

thanks, glad you like it!

[@lucadonorio1815]

@@dirtniron what’s the name of the songs

[@augieh6146]

Pretty sick seeing guys like you work w the magazine guys! Gives me hope for myself someday..

[@wazap390]

Did 200 hours with one piston on my 300exc 2017 still ran very good. Bike has around 500 hours connecting rod was in good condition but i changed it anyway. Maintenance is very important.

[@dirtniron]

right on Ivan, thanks for sharing!

[@lanesherman9075]

your videos keep me motivated to do my shop work... thx!!

[@dirtniron]

Glad to hear it! Have fun in the shop Lane!

[@verdonrocksphotography3510]

Nice approach: I can't work on something (bike) and not make it really nice, love it, cheers V!

[@dirtniron]

Thank you Verdon! Cheers!

[@griffithracingteam2412]

I can vouch for ther scrubbing bubble thing on the bare aluminum. Works great rado, and thanks Jay for the tip last week

[@dirtniron]

thanks man, will give it a shot!

[@sowieso369]

Dang such a nice bike!

[@dirtniron]

thanks brother!

[@daveyboy7305]

Just goes to show a well maintained 2 stroke doesn't need a piston change as frequently as people make out

[@dirtniron]

yes, but I wouldnt wait that long next time

[@samcooper4984]

I would love to get a 2 stroke bike just for trails. May look into getting something like this. Sweet ride mate your collection is growing fast

[@dirtniron]

thanks Sam, yea this is a good edition. Might have too many bikes soon ;) Go for it, 2 strokes feel great on the trails

[@kananisA75]

You went to town with it !!! full inspection hahahah Great video guys !!

[@dirtniron]

haha, yea a little ;) thanks Alex!

[@zardportugal]

Great deal, for sure. You will have a top bike after the service done. Congrats.

[@dirtniron]

I hope so too, thanks brother!

[@richardsmith3350]

It had vertex stickers on rad shrouds, prob had a piston sometime before you got it.

[@Efemedio1]

Awesome vid! I was hoping you would powder coat the frame orange! Love all the tearing down Jay, his son, and you did! Can't wait for the next video!!!!!!!

[@dirtniron]

thanks Lenny, not this time.. we will do big build next year, right now I want to do a quick one and ride ;)

[@Efemedio1]

@@dirtniron Rado, I dont blame you, that bike looks like a fun time! Thank you for all the content, you get me motivated!

[@painsrides3616]

When I bought my 16 Husky TE with 90hours on it, I stripped the bike down just like you've done to grease ALL the chassis bearings, change the wheel bearings and service\tune the suspension. Luckily for me the original did a piston change at 80 hours... I didn't have to deal with that

[@dirtniron]

right on, thats the way to do it! how many hours on the bike now?

[@painsrides3616]

@@dirtniron... I put 35 hours on it so far👍

[@justin3949]

Idol! From Philippines🇵🇭

[@dirtniron]

thanks man!

[@flashbang243]

Love your work

[@dirtniron]

Thank you Alex! Cheers!

[@MotorcycleParody]

Great purchase! That previous owner should be a calm guy, that piston looks like the bike was not getting hard on the throtle .. that is great for you! (And for the bike)

[@dirtniron]

yes, I am so happy with the purchase. He was not a revver, thats for sure!

[@MotorcycleParody]

@@dirtniron wish you nothing less than great Times with her 🙏

[@mschumaker1]

Excellent video. Surprised you guys don't have a proper bike lift to do work like this

[@dirtniron]

I thought about getting one, wish my shop is little bigger tho.. not a lot of room to move it around

[@firehawk108]

Can you comment on what premix oil and air filter/oil the previous owner used? Thanks for the video!

[@dirtniron]

not sure what brand, but I know he was very meticulous with his maintenance.

[@letsgobrandon7468]

Love the videos

[@dirtniron]

thanks Oliver, glad you like it!

[@BrianK-pd4bu]

I’m jealous I live in ny an riding a 2015 250xc which I love but 2017 one of the best years for that bike in my opinion, can’t believe I didn’t see that for sale! Lol

[@dirtniron]

it was a great find even for NY?

[@BrianK-pd4bu]

Absolutely great find ! I don’t what paid but don’t see many for sale usually much older bikes

[@Montana_Motorized]

Nice! Amazing how things last when you maintain them. That front sprocket should of been replaced a long time ago though! Going to turn this into a build next year?

[@dirtniron]

thats right, maintenance is very important. Yes, I think I will do something quick right now and then do the full frame up build next year

[@ivanr2167]

What are the benefits of riding two stroke for trail riding? Loving the vids lately man!

[@bensmith8125]

Main benefit would be not overheating, and the weight is usually lower compared to the same displacement 4 stroke.

[@jord6658]

They are very hard to flame out (stall) compared to 4 strokes, they make better usable power down low, and now with modern two strokes and the adjustability of the powervalve the power is very linear and usable compared to the two strokes of the past. No more wild hit of sudden power.

[@villesoinine9634]

@@jord6658 yea its good on a bike designed for Woods but i have a yz 85 with no mods and it kinda sucks because i have quite Bad clutch and throttle control so i always Be stalling in tight spots

[@jord6658]

@@villesoinine9634 the smaller bore 2 stroke bikes dont have the same low down grunt the bigger 2 strokes have for sure, most of the 200cc and up bikes allso have flywheel weights that keep the engine rotating and it's hard to kill them. I have a 300rr that is darn near impossible to flame out.

[@dirtniron]

you got good answers here, mainly cuz it feels light, doesnt wear you out as much and doesnt stall a lot

[@bnew1393]

Be sure to check the starter bendix bushings.

[@dirtniron]

ok, thanks for the tip

[@jandrews377]

Do these have bendix bushings? This is the updated engine with the integrated starter IIRC.

[@kylejohnson1722]

Love the video gonna be a really nice bike, I was wondering why you haven't done a gas gas, im looking to upgrade from wr450 to a 300 2 stroke and am finding lots of gas gas bikes used that look great whats your opinion?

[@dirtniron]

here where I live I dont see any GASGAS for sale, plus I really wanted 17+ ktm 300 for a longer time

[@magspalpaksworks3943]

ktm is the best👌

[@dirtniron]

we like them too

[@tudorcotoi7011]

As long as you exceed the oil mix it will be fine for a long time. Yes, it will foul spark plugs like a maniac but you are much better off changing a plug instead of doing a top end mid season.

[@dirtniron]

what ratio do you use ?

[@tudorcotoi7011]

@@dirtniron i use 50:1,5 when not ripping full throttle and if I really want to ride on the pipe i use 25:1 That yz250 engine is having better lubrication than a 4 stroke 😅

[@b3astmtn]

Take a drink every time he says 250 hours…😂😂

[@dirtniron]

oh boy, you will get drunk ;)

[@skiddmark66]

Are you going to fix the issue with the 2017's and the kick starter idler gear bolt being too short? I've read you can brake the case if you kick it over hard. Nice bike I have the exact same one I picked up last year with 40hrs for a steal. I haven't gotten around to fixing the idler gear bolt on mine yet as I have never even used the kick starter.

[@dirtniron]

thanks for bringing that up, I wasnt aware of it. I will do some research..

[@mareksodyczka5630]

@@dirtniron Check out Tokyo Offroad channel. Great video about kickstarter idler gear bolt ✌️

[@bigals.ktms.9937]

Certainly shows a well maintained bike can last much longer than an abused bike . I wonder how my well maintained 2019 250 tpi will hold up .

[@dirtniron]

yea, good maintenance can keep the bike fresh for a long time.

[@rpjtv1157]

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[@edneydeoliveira3813]

Good Job 👏🏻👏🏻💤💤💤💤💤✔️

[@dirtniron]

thanks!

[@michiganoutdoors8439]

So I bought a 2019 125(I am 18). The thing of it is before this I have never rode a dirt bike. Call me stupid call me smart I idc would like to know your feedback. I just want to know. I am able to run it decently ok but I did pull a wheely yesterday and fell right off the back and I'm sitting here at 2:30 in the morning wondering if I shouldn't have. I know I didn't have my weight over the tank and that is probably why I went down. Just have a fear that I bought to much bike.

[@dirtniron]

I think you got a good bike to learn on, dont sell it and keep riding. This is how you learn, you need to know what bike is capable of and how to keep it under control to avoid injuries. Its good to build certain respect for the power of the bike, it can bite you if you abuse it.. so just keep riding, take it easy, improve one by one and have tons of fun!

[@bradgraham8272]

If you can't hold onto a 125 @ 18 years old you might want to try 4 wheels

[@TheTT124564]

Can u guys do a 250 hours check over on a 350 ktm or husqvarna?

[@dirtniron]

yes, but we dont have one now. If I ever buy one I would do the same for sure

[@xd_gangster693]

once you're done repairing parts and stuff just drop it off at my house lol

[@dirtniron]

:)

[@ssse3123]

OK I undeststand it has all new plastics but after proper 250h use this thing should be trashed. On this video all looks as clean like after a full rebuild.

[@dirtniron]

he did take a very good care of the bike

[@robertpayne5499]

How was the bottom end?

[@dirtniron]

still good for another piston

[@damolux3388]

She's been looked after. My 250 exc has half those hrs and has double the wear and tear 🤣

[@dirtniron]

you probably ride harder too

[@TS50ER]

How much was the cat?

[@dirtniron]

haha, $5k

[@TS50ER]

@@dirtniron purr-fect 🐈

[@akboun6708]

You see 200 psi because of rk tech head.....

[@dirtniron]

yes that helps, also the piston did not have a lot of blow-by

[@lindenphilippson]

Yeah I don't personally believe that has 250hours. Unless you bought it brand new yourself..You'll never know

[@dirtniron]

the hour meter says 250h, and the ad also said 250h, so its safe to assume its not less than that

[@wrenchone5003]

Been working on bikes all day and still watching other people do it I'm sick 🤢

[@dirtniron]

you are not sick, just in love :)

[@anthonymartinez8351]

you took your bike to this clown lmaoo