Thanks for sharing the information...

Hey question. How many hours did you ride it before the first service?

Glad it was helpful!

Yes, I agree and like to use silicone grease for connectors.

No matter where you hold the torque wrench on the handle, it still will still click at the same torque.

Thanks! Hopefully I can inspire some regular owners to start performing their own basic maintenance and in the process of doing so save money and gain a good understanding of how these bikes work.

Concise easy to understand instructions with correct oil volume etc the average person can use is priceless ,i just purchased a 2024 300 xc which l will be picking up in a few days ,i will watch your video again when i run in my new bike. Thanks derek.

Congratulations on the new bike. I'm sure you'll like it...

Yes, I'm using 13/50 gearing which feels similar to 12/50 on 2017~2023 EXC/XC-W models. It works well for off-road mountain riding in technical terrain. I don't do much riding on road, so high top speed is not important for me.

Interesting! I'll ask my dealer about that...

The chain is a DID 520ERVT, clip master link, 116 link (I'm using 13/50 gearing, the stock 114 link chain is too short)

@@TokyoOffroad Thank you! Your vids are amazing. Tech tip, to test your fan, get out your heat gun and point it at the sensor plugged into the radiator, of course not too close but far enough away to where the heat blows towards the sensor. The fan comes on quickly and you don't have to idle and wait for the fan to come on via the engine.

Hi there! Thanks for the confirmation. Good to know. Currently I'm using the TSP ERM which allow you to read and reset codes and also view data including temp, rpm, tps voltage. The main function is to write and adjust maps (fuel, ignition and PV). Great tool to have, especially if you're not happy with the stock map. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/or-AhbRlmbCYemQ.html

I let the bike warm up to at least about 50C before riding. This helps avoid the risk of fouling the plug and also reduces the risk of cold seizing.

@@TokyoOffroad do you let it idle for a few minutes or blipping the throttle randomly?

@@Tacoexplorer - If cold weather I use the cold start initially. If warm weather I start it without the cold start. I do not blip the throttle until it is warmed up.

The spoke nipples can still turn OK even if Tubliss rim tape has been applied. I haven't found it to be a problem...

@@TokyoOffroad Thanks for such a quick answer! Been riding a 2022 500 EXC-F and just picked up a 2024 300 EXC-W. Filling my shopping cart! Wife may move from her 2021 FE350s if I can find a way to soften it up a bit for her. Suspension is a bit stiff to me. FYI, just installed MXTech Lucky cartidges in my 500 and National Shock, unbelievable!

@@MarkSpencerAZ Congratulations with the new bike!

15W/50 oil is specified in the manual and is what I always use.

Yes, I've read rumors of that being the reason for engine failure. Also read that someone thinks it's not the piston hitting the crankshaft, but hitting the conrod. However, the same piston part number has been used since the 2020 KTM 300 TPI model (55630307100). The same crankshaft (55430118100) has been used since 2017 and the same conrod (54830015244) since 2016. So I'm not certain about the rumored cause of the failures as you'd expect to see similar failures on 2020~23 TPI bikes. Maybe there was/is a quality issue affecting some of the pistons produced. Don't know...

It's a TM Designworks rear caliper guard: www.tmdesignworks.com/p-852-rear-rotor-caliper-guard-kitbrpn-rdp-ktm.aspx

Currently my Trail Tech fan is connected directly to the battery. It works OK, but one issue is that when you stop the engine for a break while the engine is hot, the fan continues to run util the temp is below the fan on temp. This is a concern as it could result in the battery going flat in stop/start riding. What I'm planning to do is connect the fan power to the horn power supply (which is monitored by the OCU) and will shut off power a few seconds after the engine stops running. I'm planning to make a video about this topic as it may be of interest to many people who want to use a Trail Tech fan.

@@TokyoOffroad thanks!!! I will keep a lookout!

@@TokyoOffroad I am looking forward to watch a video about that, thank you a lot for your wonderful technical videos

Thank you for these videos. I just went for my first ride on my 2024 KTM 300 xcw this weekend. It was my first dirt bike ride in 6 years, did 80 km, I’m still sore 2 days later but it was awesome. As a total dirt bike amateur your videos are going to be priceless for me. My bike is totally stock but I will try to replicate your mods. My question is if the battery is dead is it still possible to bump start the bike or will I need to jumpstart it? Thank you very much.

All recent model KTM dirt bikes, including the XC-W models, the recommended transmission oil in the Owner's Manual is stated to be Motorex Top Speed 4T 15W/50.

The service needs to be done after the first ride, as discussed during the video, so can't be done at the factory. The main items were transmission oil change and wheel spoke tension check/adjustment. I'd do that on any bike after the first ride, no matter the brand. KTM off-road bikes are incredibly tough, especially considering the light weight and performance. My experience has been that they are very reliable if maintenance is performed.

Your comment shows how ignorant you are

I'm just a regular old guy who loves to ride and maintain my own bikes. Sorry that you don't like the videos on the channel. I understand that I can't please everyone...