2023 KTM and Husky Owners MUST WATCH! | Tech Tip 

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Bruh! It’s like the first dirt bike ASMR I’ve ever seen! Dude seriously has a calming aurora.

Lol forgot about this vid till I got your reply... it's still relaxing as I remembered it.

My inner OCD couldn’t deal watching him do that 😂

What I thought too but didn’t want to make a comment and people laugh at me.

Congrats on the new bike. Do you have the owners Manual handy ? It should have the recommended sag there, as well as the suggested spring rate if you have to go up a rate or two in order to get the correct sag numbers. I haven't got the 2023 as yet (that's my plan) but the suggested sag on previous versions was around 103 to 105mm. However at 220 pounds , I don't think you will achieve the correct Static sag (sag without the rider on board the bike) with the stock springs . Suggest checking the manual for the next available spring and part number. But get someone to help you set the sag now. And then use the static sag number to determine how far off you are on spring rates. Hope that helps.

100 - 110 I run 110 in sand and 105 on loam 100 on pack

You’ll definitely want to go up a stiffer rating or two on the rear WP shock than the stock at 220 lbs.

@@midnightrider723 I ended up getting it re valved with stiffer spring and added the nitrogen bladder made a big difference

Four+

@@swapmotolive. It looks like it could roll right off the sprocket with 65mm of slack....

Mine also says 58-61mm

On the Keefer Inc testing page he was saying that KTM recommended to them 68-70 so I’m stuffed if I know 🤷🏻‍♂️

Split the difference and send it!

The owners manual is correct. Just confirmed this measurement with the KTM mechanic at the dealership I bought my bike. Don’t always trust “RU-vid” mechanics guys. Like what’s up with strong arming the axle nut tight?!

​@Mrtomskiee2 your mechanic is wrong, the manual is wrong and whatever it says on the bike is wrong. The minimum slack is 68mm. Less than 67mm will bind up. I checked on my 300sx myself because I'm not lazy.

I don’t lube my chains, if you put chain wax or lube it will cause dirt and grime to stick to the chain and wear it out faster. Just spray wd-40 on it so it don’t rust after a ride and you’re good to go, never had an issue

23.5 more than likely and the 24. The regular 23 is still on older generation

23 450 SXF manuals says from 58-62mm so I think I'll stick with that

And it's wrong. Your chain is binding for sure. Run 68 to 70mm. I just checked on my 2023 300sx. 67mm gives me 1/2" play at the tightest spot. Anything less than 67mm binds up. Check for yourself.

How it is nowdays with the pds ktms?

@@ralfkoenig5789 yes. Still run a looser chain slack. KTM usually has a spec sticker inside on the airbox cover.

@@ralfkoenig5789 Ride JBI has the attention this week talking about this (non-PDS). I actually thought this was a comment on one of his posts.

My 2023 KTM 250 SXF says similar, too. So weird the manual is so off. Keefer said on his podcast KTM told him to run 68-70 MM.

what have you been running yours at? just picked up the same bike and now im stumped lol

@@kylebecker9787 i run mine at 60-62mm and seems okay. I split difference between Dennis' recommendation and the manual.

My 2024 KTM XC repair manual says 58-61mm

​@Dave-so7sf as does mine. But they said their own manual is incorrect

@@Kcviperdriver Humm so maybe I should loosen it up. I’ve got it set right around 61mm right now. I saw a video of someone that cracked the engine case from having it too tight.

@Dave-so7sf same. I've been running it at 68-70 with 0 issues for the last 35hrs

@@Kcviperdriver Thanks for the response. It’s been 16 years since I’ve been on a dirt bike. Just bought this thing a few weeks ago. So far 8 hours on it with 1 hare scramble. I already took the whole bike apart and greased all the bearings as recommended by other KTM riders. Now off to the garage to loosen up the chain.

The manual is wrong.