23 KTM 350 XC-F 30 Hour Bike Breakdown

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In this video I go over my setup on my 2023 KTM 350 XC-F at the thirty hour mark. The race that I refer to in the video has already taken place and you can watch my POV from the last special test on my channel. I did end up learning a lot from the TSCEC Red Canyon Enduro about the bike and will post another video that includes some recent updates as I've put another ten hours on the bike since then. Thanks for watching!
Exhaust: Akrapovic Evolution System
Tires: Michelin StarCross 6 Medium/Soft with Michelin Bib Mousse
Bar Clamp: XC Gear Mako 360sx
Suspension: WP XPLOR PRO Cone Valve Fork and Trax Shock
Suspenion Tuned by: Solid Performance
Gearing: 14/47
Protection Parts: Enduro Engineering
CDI: OEM
Clutch: Rekluse TorqDrive
Footpegs: IMS Core Enduro
Tank: IMS
Fan: Trail Tech
Lubricants: Motorex
Seat: Seat Concepts Race 2.0
Graphics: Bike Graphix
Brake: DP Brakes
0:00 Intro 2023 KTM 350 XC-F
2:08 Controls
4:23 Chassis
5:30 Tires and Wheels
6:46 Engine and Gearing
12:00 Conclusion

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@TripleT219 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic breakdown 🤘

@DezertSlayer Жыл бұрын

Great breakdown Cole! That a killer build!

@ColeKirkpatrick Жыл бұрын

Thanks, hope to ride with you soon!

@bradykenney4976 Жыл бұрын

Subscribed! Awesome video. I’m racing in Florida on a YZ250. Been considering a jump to a 350 for next season. Great input man. Looking forward to your bike updates.

@ColeKirkpatrick Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@rpmvideo8235 Жыл бұрын

I owned a 22 KTM 300 xc for two years. now over to 23 350xcf. It turns on a dime. Super stiff frame compared to last year. More of a race machine. Very planted even on very unpredictable terrain

@kennywiechman451 Жыл бұрын

Great review Cole.

@ColeKirkpatrick Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@vaughanscott7308 Жыл бұрын

Great vid bro

@JRideRR Жыл бұрын

Great feedback! I just picked up the same bike for some HS racing next season. A lot of good info I was looking for!

@ColeKirkpatrick Жыл бұрын

Glad it helped, thanks for watching!

@Tankerman Жыл бұрын

I can only dream of riding with the green polymers, I am purple haha. You really out done yourself on this review/ upgrade video. Good luck to you this season.

@ColeKirkpatrick Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@Travis_125 Жыл бұрын

Great overview and those Texas trails look so sweet. Sub’d

@ColeKirkpatrick Жыл бұрын

Thanks!!

@Randy_Cox Жыл бұрын

Great review. I too love dirt bikes.👍

@futurefaith Жыл бұрын

Great info as always , Cole! Todd Roe

@lowclassmediavideos Жыл бұрын

Nice!!

@joeb10p69 Жыл бұрын

Have a 23 250 xcf and I did basically the same stuff as you. Spring fork, ditch the white plastic, full wrap hand guards, trail tech fan, etc. The handling of this new chassis is phenomenal I'm very happy with it.

@ColeKirkpatrick Жыл бұрын

Stoked to hear you’re enjoying yours too!

@brutus6328 Жыл бұрын

I have a 2023 SX-F 350 and wanted a more factory look so I just did all UFO orange plastic as well! Wish they'd just ditch the white. The 2024 now has an orange rear fender but then the made the fork guards white! WTF?

@denis_p.4213 Жыл бұрын

@@brutus6328How dou you like it? 23 model 350? What did you drive before?

@brianmullins739 Жыл бұрын

Here is hoping to see a comparison between your 350 and the new 300 if you get the opportunity and have the time. Thanks for doing what you do Cole!

@ColeKirkpatrick Жыл бұрын

Once I have a new 300 that video is first on the list, thanks for watching!

@redball4093 9 ай бұрын

Same curiosity.. new 300 or 350 for east coast harescramble and enduro racing. Thank you

@whitehollywood6447 Жыл бұрын

Nice video man!! Are you gonna race any tccra races???

@ColeKirkpatrick Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! If my schedule allows I'd be stoked to make a TCCRA this year. I think the last one I raced was in 2011.

@TheFcuddy Жыл бұрын

Cole, your video’s are always 👌 Any idea what RPM you’re setting your idle at? Manual spec or are you going higher?

@ColeKirkpatrick Жыл бұрын

Hi Francis, thanks for the positive feedback! I'm not sure on the exact RPM number but I have bumped it up to help prevent stalls.

@ericmealey3710 Жыл бұрын

Great vid. I’m 6’4” and need handlebar risers, would also like less vibration in the grips. Would you do a Maco 360 with a taller handlebar? Is there a set up you recommend?

@ColeKirkpatrick Жыл бұрын

Hi Eric, thanks for the positive feedback. The Mako 360 would be a great option. Use the code ratedgnar at checkout for a discount on the xcgear website. You could run something like a 996 bar that's a little higher or run some spacers under the mako 360 if you've already got a handlebar you like. Don't go too high though as high bars can make cornering in the seated position tricky. I'm a fan of lower bars and getting the bars in a position that's relatively neutral because it makes it easier to maintain proper form when you start getting tired.

@brutus6328 Жыл бұрын

What brand are the stop/start switches. I'm looking at getting the Nihilo set.

@eddiemichaelbergman1205 4 ай бұрын

Nice bike! Is it less snappy than a sxf? Different cams and mapping? And what about the gearbox, is it longer or shorter gears first to third compared to the sxf?

@robreed7157 Жыл бұрын

Grantom must be so proud of you!

@ColeKirkpatrick Жыл бұрын

haha! I rode my 300 TPI last weekend and had a blast on it. You know I'm a two stroke guy at heart!

@sgtvash23241 Жыл бұрын

Great Video! I have the same bike, and I'm wondering what Honda Brake Lever Spring is that? I love the idea of a stiffer spring for better feedback, I feel like that's one area I am having some issues with feedback and confidence in the controls. Thank you for the break down!

@ColeKirkpatrick Жыл бұрын

I just ordered it online and it’s an oem 450 crf rear brake pedal spring. It won’t work with the oem clutch cover.

@sgtvash23241 Жыл бұрын

@@ColeKirkpatrick thank you for the follow up!

@josephelefante9617 Жыл бұрын

riding ktm300xcw and crf250r. wanting to replace it with one bike this could do both? thinking with adjustments it’ll be a little stiff in the woods and little soft on the track?

@williamcrotts7054 Жыл бұрын

Picking mine up today, can't wait. Where did you get the fan? Can't find one they say fits. Or did you just get the generic TT fan and wire it to the battery? Thanks a bunch.

@ColeKirkpatrick Жыл бұрын

I got the fan through my KTM dealer and it is for the 2022 models but I wired it to the battery and it has worked perfect.

@williamcrotts7054 Жыл бұрын

@@ColeKirkpatrick Got it yesterday, same set up as my 20 Husky 300. Your video's sold me on the 350. Picked it up with the fan, lol,

@worldwide1873 2 ай бұрын

Can’t decide between this or the 300

@sxmNice Жыл бұрын

Cam ask you the size of your numbers? They fit perfectly. And where did you get them? I got a 2023 350 XCF FE

@ColeKirkpatrick Жыл бұрын

The numbers and graphics are from Bikegraphix. Check them out at bikegraphix.com

@ToddLewis128 9 ай бұрын

Do you have the part number for the trail tech fan? Thanks!

@RC.56 Жыл бұрын

Nice review. Let me ask you what your thoughts are for a first dirtbike…. 23 300xc or 350xcf? Plenty of track time on street bikes, hopefully some of the clutching transfers over. Better to go with something more light and nimble in the 300, or more planted and stable in the 350? Don’t plan on doing any racing, would like to go exploring, long rides open trails, maybe some single tracks. Would maintenance and upkeep be a deciding factor between the two? Or premix? Need to look into that a bit more. Obviously, I don’t have a preference between 2t/4t, yet. 6’2 210. Thanks

@ColeKirkpatrick Жыл бұрын

Hi RC, thanks for watching. Both of those bikes might be a bit aggressive for a first dirt bike. Of the two though, I think that the power delivery and characteristic of the 350xcf would be better suited for someone that is used to street bikes. The 350 would work better on open dirt roads and the power wouldn't be as abrupt as the two stroke 300. Maintenance is similar on both machines, make sure you change oil as recommend and keep the air filter clean. These bikes can run for a long long time if properly maintained. I highly recommend finding a riding coach in your area or getting with a friend that has ridden a dirt bike before to help with the process. Best of luck! FWIW, there are many trail bike options from other manufacturers (even though I'm an orange bleeder) that might be worth looking into. Just look for something with full size wheels (18in rear, 21in front) and electric start.

@RC.56 Жыл бұрын

@@ColeKirkpatrick Thanks for the reply, great info. I understand they are both aggressive, and I’m hoping to develop nicely into one of them. I will definitely get a coach. I just assumed one would be easier to adjust and get used to than the other. I’m also going orange, not looking at anything else. Just like Glocks, Austrians make good stuff!

@ColeKirkpatrick Жыл бұрын

@@RC.56 let me know what you end up getting, I’ll be excited to hear how the progression goes.

@brutus6328 Жыл бұрын

Been riding road and dirt bikes my entire life. (started at 6, now 56!) I would consider myself between intermediate and advanced and I can tell you that the 2023 SX-F 350 I have has brutal power! Like head snapping power. I only ride it in the mellow map.

@457dchapman 8 ай бұрын

Do you get much flex with the cross bar removed??

@bur505 Жыл бұрын

What is the trail tech fan part number? Looking to add a fan to my 23 350 xcf fe but can’t find the fit online. Thanks a ton!

@ColeKirkpatrick Жыл бұрын

I used the following fan and wired it into the battery terminal connections. trail tech fan 732-fn3

@jetdr Жыл бұрын

Any problems with flameout? coming from a 20 year 2 stroke rider, ready to stop mixing. just worried about flameout while riding the eastern woods.

@ColeKirkpatrick Жыл бұрын

Stalls will happen if you're that used to riding the two-stroke. It's taken my a while to get used to it but now I rarely stall it. My advice would be not to get discouraged initially when you switch if you find yourself stalling from time to time.

@jetdr Жыл бұрын

@@ColeKirkpatrick Soon as decided to get the Ktm 350, can't find any in my area!! figures... They have plenty of the 450 xc-f but zero 350's I like the 450 just worried that is too much Bike for woods riding.

@davidgrunklee8407 10 ай бұрын

@ColeKirkpatrick have you tried 23/24 450xcf? Thoughts?

@jetdr 10 ай бұрын

@@ColeKirkpatrick Found a 350 xc-f, absolutely love it, so easy to ride anywhere. even took it to Budds Creek, not a track guy but it was fun to try.

@cadariusjenkins5049 Жыл бұрын

What performance do you get out of the KTM factory triple clamps or any aftermarket ones vs the stock ones besides looks. I’m on the fence about buying some

@ColeKirkpatrick Жыл бұрын

Different clamps can give a different feel to the front end. Ones like the KTM PowerParts split clamps provide a little more flex than the oem xc-f ones. The cast clamps that come on the xc-w, xcf-w and exc-f bikes provide the most front end comfort as they flex a little more. This is mostly noticeable in choppy conditions and rocks/roots.

@fox13z400 Жыл бұрын

What are you referencing when you say the "Sharp" ims core pegs? I don't see anything on their website talking about a sharper version

@ColeKirkpatrick Жыл бұрын

They have a sharp version for the pre 23 xcf and sx bikes which is what I’ve always used. This 23 has normal ims core enduro pegs as they don’t currently offer a sharp version for this bike. Sorry for the miscommunication in the video, old habit as I’m so used to running a sharp version on my previous bikes.

@djp3819 Жыл бұрын

Hi Cole, I have a 23 SX 350 and I’m wondering what the differences are besides the tank. Is the gearbox ratio different? Is the ignition and power curve different? Do the SX and XCF run the same chassis?

@ColeKirkpatrick Жыл бұрын

Hi there. You're correct on the tank but there are quite a few other things that are different as well. The SX is a five speed transmission so the gear ratios are different, the SX has a 19inch rear wheel and the XC is an 18inch rear wheel. The suspension valving is different in OEM form, the SX doesn't have an o-ring chain. Other than that they are really similar...the CDI boxes might be a little different too.

@djp3819 Жыл бұрын

@@ColeKirkpatrick cheers mate, thanks for the reply 👍🏻

@BAYAREAMX Жыл бұрын

You mentioned 999 bend twin wall handlebars, did you remove the crossbar?

@ColeKirkpatrick Жыл бұрын

Yes

@SteveHofsaess Жыл бұрын

I currently have a2018 EXcf 350 which I rarely ride on the streets,, just an intermediate rider,, My friend recommended the 2023 XCF for me. Is it much better than what I currently have or a 2022 XCF

@ColeKirkpatrick Жыл бұрын

Hi Steve, it's a lot different that the 2018 350 exc-f. If you're shopping for something at the moment I would recommend looking at a 23 model as they are the latest generation bike. That being said, in another month the info on the 2024 EXC-F and XC-W models will be released. The 2022 XC-F is still a lot different than your 2018 350 exc-f.

@Singletraxrdr 11 ай бұрын

Does that exhaust have a sparky? I like how quiet your 350 is but we get inspected on trails and at some enduros in Michigan.

@ColeKirkpatrick 11 ай бұрын

Yes, it's got a spark arrestor built into it and is a screen type arrestor. Happy to send a part number your way if you'd like it.

@Singletraxrdr 11 ай бұрын

@@ColeKirkpatrick If you could send the PN that would be awesome!! Love the videos, quality content for sure!!

@ColeKirkpatrick 11 ай бұрын

@@Singletraxrdr website below: www.ktm.com/en-us/parts---wear/powerparts/products.html?c1=1001509590&product=1002894710

@neizpiez 7 ай бұрын

Ever tried the clamps in the 20mm setting on that chassis ?

@ColeKirkpatrick 7 ай бұрын

no, but I have tried some 24mm clamps. I like them on the motocross track but didn't care for it in the woods.

@bradykenney4976 Жыл бұрын

For hare scrambles, how do you feel about your 350 vs your buddy’s 2023 300xc?

@ColeKirkpatrick Жыл бұрын

If it's West Coast style hare scrambles the 350 but for tighter East Coast type ones I would lean towards the 300. The two-stroke is what I am the most comfortable on and can ride the most efficiently.

@bradykenney4976 Жыл бұрын

@@ColeKirkpatrick Florida hare scrambles. They are such a mix of terrain but mainly sandy.

@Moto619films 5 ай бұрын

I know this video is a year old but I was wondering if you use the rekluse auto clutch and if so is it worth it

@ColeKirkpatrick 5 ай бұрын

I use the manual version and still ride this bike so thanks for the question.

@Moto619films 5 ай бұрын

What honda spring do you use for the brake pedal I also find it hard to feel the brake lol

@ColeKirkpatrick 5 ай бұрын

@@Moto619films I just went to Rocky Mountain ATV/MC and ordered one off a 2022 Honda CRF 450.

@Moto619films 5 ай бұрын

@ColeKirkpatrick appreciate it my man!

@tylerfarley545 Жыл бұрын

Do you know what model number the trail tech fan is?

@ColeKirkpatrick Жыл бұрын

I used the following fan and wired it into the battery terminal connections. trail tech fan 732-fn3

@christianbustillo8928 Жыл бұрын

You mentioned about the quick shift being enabled through your ignition? I have the same exact bike and the these new 350 xcf's don't come with quick shift?

@ColeKirkpatrick Жыл бұрын

It's available through an update at your dealer. You do have to enable it once the update is installed (your dealer will know the process). From there you will be able to turn it on and off with the button on the handlebar.

@christianbustillo8928 Жыл бұрын

@@ColeKirkpatrick awesome thanks a lot bro

@mileswestcreative Жыл бұрын

@@ColeKirkpatrick Any info online or more specific info on the process to educate my local KTM dealer? I have this same model, no Quickshift and they think I'm on drugs when asking about an "update" to add the feature. Any advice?

@christianbustillo8928 Жыл бұрын

@Cole Kirkpatrick Hey Cole so I called two dealers around my house including the one where I purchased my 350 xcf and they all tell me the same thing that it's not possible to do the software update on it for the quick shift? Which dealership did you go to to get yours done? That way I can try to take mine to the spot lol

@ColeKirkpatrick Жыл бұрын

@@christianbustillo8928 Adventure Moto KTM in Mckinney, Texas.