KTM 300 XC/W 2 Stroke Top End Rebuild

Replacing the piston and rings on a KTM 300 XC/W two stroke.
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[@generikal]

Great video! Thank you!!! Just finished replacing my top end on a 2020 KTM 300 XCW this evening. I had 140 hours... some helpful tips for sure!!! 👊✊💨

[@TomsTinkeringandAdventures]

I’m glad to hear that it was helpful. It’s nice to work on a simple engine like these two strokes.

[@azdesertdog]

The supermodel of dirt bikes. I'd have one but the Queen of all that is Holy said if I want to retire two bikes is the limit.

[@TomsTinkeringandAdventures]

They are really nice, had a 2009 but didn’t realize they made them so much better now with the counter balancer. Really smooths it out.

[@adamsbikebuilds4265]

Great video kool channel👍🏼

[@TomsTinkeringandAdventures]

Adam B thank you for watching!

[@tom535]

Hey great job Tom,, boy I wish I had your Patients I have ADHD and that would drive me crazy..

[@TomsTinkeringandAdventures]

Methodical stuff like this is sort of relaxing for me.

[@tom535]

@@TomsTinkeringandAdventures well that is good Tom,, you make great video's.. I like your Attitude and you explain it very well..

[@creedkisling233]

I just had o ringed heads put on my 6.0 powerstroke

[@TomsTinkeringandAdventures]

I kind of forgot that a lot of high performance diesels have that setup. I hope your 6.0 holds up....heard that they need a bit of attention but can be made strong.

[@creedkisling233]

@@TomsTinkeringandAdventures it’s been pretty good so far! In my opinion it’s the best sounding Diesel engine out there. Really good how to video on the rebuild. I just rebuilt my 300 tpi bike

[@TomsTinkeringandAdventures]

@@creedkisling233 thanks. I don’t know a lot about the diesels but always hear that the 6.0 is a bit problematic but can be made awesome.

[@taneumjct5156]

To get TDC put bike in gear and roll back tire much better than using kicker. Unless you have a rekluse!!

[@TomsTinkeringandAdventures]

That’s definitely a great option, works best with the spark plug out.

[@seany642]

what is the best way to break in a new 2 stroke motor? some people say ride them hard, other say take it easy. to me i think taking it easy would be best.

[@TomsTinkeringandAdventures]

I also have heard both ways. I think either can work, but the important thing is heat cycles. Run it 30 minutes, let it cool. Run it another 30, let it cool. Run it an hour, let it cool. Anyway, have fun no matter what way you decide!

[@klrjohn8550]

What happened to your other video with an older blue Honda? I had just had a few minutes to watch it and it's gone??

[@TomsTinkeringandAdventures]

I was trying to do a live video, got interrupted so quit. I might try again....

[@MrBajabug65]

Did you get your PulpMX discount on that vertex piston??

[@TomsTinkeringandAdventures]

I didn’t buy it, can’t say.

[@uexzia4294]

Austria isn’t Australia lol

[@TomsTinkeringandAdventures]

Really??!! 😂. Sometimes the jokes go over my head too! Thanks for watching.

[@uexzia4294]

@@TomsTinkeringandAdventures good video tho 😂

[@TomsTinkeringandAdventures]

@@uexzia4294 thanks for watching! The Austria/Australia line is from the classic movie “Dumb and Dumber”.