Jeff takes the all new 2024 KTM 300 XC-W TBI out for the first ride on one of his favorite local trails.
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@kirknelson3020 Жыл бұрын
“That pipes hot” “I bet it is” Classic!
@michaelnaranjo27 Жыл бұрын
I am 54 and prey I can still ride like you at 70. You are amazing with a wealth of knowledge. Thanks
@slaverace1 Жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@dalepellerin Жыл бұрын
I love multi use trails! I’m an avid mountain biker, dirt biker, horseback rider and hiker so I bring all the perspectives. Multi use gives me more choice to use more trails in more ways I want to and a little maturity allows me to enjoy it with others without getting crusty.
@bradleyhetherington2145 Жыл бұрын
Unless you have a really good horror, so I wouldn’t write it on a trail with either mountain bikes or motorcycles I’ve seen too many horse people get hurt
@dalepellerin Жыл бұрын
@@bradleyhetherington2145 We do it all the time in Colorado. Was just at Seep Springs and we had horses, dirt bikes, mountain bikes and 4x4s and everyone was respectful and got to enjoy the trails and the horses were absolute pros. I know there are circumstances where it doesn't work well but as much as possible, I love to see multi-use trails as it expands open space opportunity for everyone. And if you can get past the disappointment of having to halt a bombing run downhill to give way to a horse and appreciate the majesty and beauty of sharing the trail with one, you end up gaining so much more than what that adrenaline would have provided you. I get it, it's not easy but I love sharing the trail with everyone. The other thing that it 'hopefully' does is teach everyone to slow down and be cautious. I can have just as much fun riding mountain bikes, dirt bikes or a horse slow as I can fast when you teach yourself to enjoy the experience. I know, utopia but I just hate limiting choice.
@rodan28524 ай бұрын
Amen brother
@onthethrottle7104 Жыл бұрын
I've seen less people on the New York City sidewalks, WTF Great bike Jeff, she really has grunt ability at a level never heard before. Super good riding!!! Great stamina too.
@slaverace1 Жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@offroadrepairman Жыл бұрын
I’m an avid mountain biker too, but I go out of my way to avoid riding heavily used multidirection trails on the mountain bike. I regularly go down to the springs and ride that location, but usually I only ride some of the segments on Jacks. I prefer riding some of the unsanctioned trails in the area though. Last Saturday, the 17th I timed the thunderstorms perfectly. There’s a running race happening and it’s lightly sprinkling when I left Jacks lot. I removed my rain jacket at the location where you started this video. I only encountered three other people and I did a loop up Jones Park, and back down pipeline and to the end of moto legal portion of lake moraine. It was incredible. Not having all the heavy trail traffic and the exceptional conditions. Albeit feet were soaked from all the water that made in my boots.
@utube230 Жыл бұрын
I guess no one holds up fingers for how many riders they have behind them anymore 😅
@aztrailbum Жыл бұрын
Exactly what I was thinking. Neither side gave a heads up to rider count.
@jamesdenton3692 Жыл бұрын
@@aztrailbum For some reason I'd be thinking twice about taking my hands off the bars on those trails 😁
@redmotousa9672 Жыл бұрын
I’ve always thought that was a waste of time. It’s a public trail. How the heck would I know who’s behind me? There’s always somebody coming.
@chuckybful Жыл бұрын
Damn that’s way too crowded for me.
@MrMurfMan Жыл бұрын
You’re telling me you don’t hear a 2 stoke coming at you ?
@Rangerglx Жыл бұрын
That tail looks great! Man the MTB traffic is fo-real. As long as people are riding in what I call "their line of sight" its all good. We know they're not. Jeff you're a solid citizen out there! Stay safe!
@Nicky_Pin_It Жыл бұрын
I love all the people trying to shit on Jeff! Dude knows 10x more than any other KZfaq clown, keep the vids coming!
@jakeh5012 Жыл бұрын
Well, it is called single track for a reason. It wouldn't have mattered if it was a dirt bike, mountain bike or hiker that dude was going head on with who ever made that corner. Way to keep your cool Jeff. He probably went home and wrote a letter to his congressman. Lol!!.
@jakeh5012 Жыл бұрын
I ride mountain bikes and dirt bikes. It's just part of the sport. It wouldn't be any fun if you knew an Injury wasn't just around corner
@JohnVanHolt Жыл бұрын
I guess 70'ish years old is the new 30. Dude can ride
2x that!!!! Lol. We just have to worry about quads and side by sides depending on the trails.
@rafy600 Жыл бұрын
Yeap, that socks. I hate two way trails
@erichalitsky1285 Жыл бұрын
@@ponydown418 Don't get me going on side by sides 🤬😂
@hello-dirt Жыл бұрын
Now we know. Dirt bike beats mountain bike at speed.😂
@jasondavis4421 Жыл бұрын
Thats cause the hickers kick all the bikes off the trails
@offroadtrailrider779 ай бұрын
Watched this video and it convinced me that this would be my next bike. Downsized from a 690 enduro to a 300 XCW Hard Enduro. Nice to ride a bike that weights 100 lbs less. Can't wait to test it out at Rampart next yr.
@law_merica Жыл бұрын
I think it’s hilarious that this dude is laying on the ground, almost under your bike and asks if your ok 😂
@slaverace1 Жыл бұрын
He was a nice guy and just made a mistake by riding too fast for the conditions. We ALL make mistakes and I make several every day.
@marcusmccormick498 Жыл бұрын
I’ve never seen so many people on a trail🤣
@richardhartley7094 Жыл бұрын
That pipe is hot! you don’t say lol well ridden Jeff👍
@vxe6vxe6 Жыл бұрын
There's a few multi-use trails like that in Eastern Washington. You only need some horseback riders and hikers with their dogs off the leash to make it really interesting. 🤣
@rx2ride259 Жыл бұрын
Devils and Mission... Ya never know what you will see 🙂
@ncguy6518 Жыл бұрын
Awesome looking trail but wow it was crowded that day. Bike sounds good.
@matthewcox9624 Жыл бұрын
Oh boy. OH that was crazy. Im sure the mountain bikers really love the Moto guys up there. LOL
@TheDeepsilver Жыл бұрын
Man you can ride! Awesome to see you in action!
@slaverace1 Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@DezertSlayer Жыл бұрын
0:45 is pure gold... I bet it is! lol
@lostinpa-dadenduro7555 Жыл бұрын
Those dudes need to speak up and tell you how many more guys are coming.
@redmotousa9672 Жыл бұрын
There’s always somebody coming.
@PashaPopovych Жыл бұрын
After watching you passing so many mtb riders, hikers, I was waiting for horses to show up around the corner, lol
@JakeHughes-oo7gy3 ай бұрын
The bicycle rider at the beginning!😂great spot I would bust out my 300 to.
@funkNretro Жыл бұрын
That's one clean running bike, smooth like butter. Nice riding 🍻🇺🇸
@slaverace1 Жыл бұрын
Thanks 👍
@carlatamanczyk3891 Жыл бұрын
Many mtn bikers and horse riders work in conjunction with us idaho dirt bikers in building bridges and trail maintenance... as it should be.
@TwistedTriggerEnduro Жыл бұрын
Excellent info and video. You took the high road by not asking why they didn't slow down when hearing a dirtbike coming at them. I'm still curious... 💪😀👍
@too-stoked-about-2-strokes Жыл бұрын
You need more oatmilk stickers on the back of your subaru to be riding on a day like that.
@stevefowler21125 ай бұрын
wow such crazy terrain...i live in Florida and here it's either mud/dirt/sand trails or 70 mph "fire roads" where you get to practice your flat track skills along with just how much you want to push the line with the pine trees staring you in the face.
@slaverace15 ай бұрын
Normal terrain for us.
@ashwillmot205111 ай бұрын
Been watching your tech vids for ages. The first ride vid I watch you have a head on with a guy on a mountain bike. 😂
@tjtharp2432 Жыл бұрын
This trail looks amazing!
@repoman6034 Жыл бұрын
Love the sound of that bike!
@norcalendurorider7458 Жыл бұрын
Weird that the first mountain bike riders didn’t say anything about more behind them
@joefoster259 Жыл бұрын
Jeff should be telling people he’s alone along with all the thank Yous.
@slaverace1 Жыл бұрын
Hello: I'm very polite and considerate to other trail users. I usually give hand signals but I had my hands full dodging bullets.
@joefoster259 Жыл бұрын
@@slaverace1 I was just thinking that. You could have had your fist up signifying you were the last in your group. Several of the folks here have no idea people aren’t waving at them on forest trails. While I have your attention and possibly others might read this. Your shop has the most helpful and knowledgeable staff I’ve ever encountered. Your KZfaq presents is the least you do for the community. Can’t wait to visit in person and I recommend everyone stop by and contribute to what you’ve built.
@slaverace1 Жыл бұрын
@@joefoster259 Thank you. We have a great staff but we are always training them for even better service. Please stop by. It’s a KTM candy store like no other. If we don’t have it, you probably don’t need it.
@TheTacticalHouse Жыл бұрын
Damn, Jeff kicks ass.
@slaverace1 Жыл бұрын
Thank you. I do alright for 70.
@Alexb_17755 ай бұрын
This is just crazy how many people are on that trail.
@slaverace15 ай бұрын
Hello: Agreed, I usually don't ride it on Sundays. Not much traffic during the week.
@seanwahl1000 Жыл бұрын
That looks like riding through Central Park with the amount of traffic. I've never been on a multipurpose trail, but it looks stressful.
@Benjamin_Holland Жыл бұрын
Jeff Rips!!!
@slaverace1 Жыл бұрын
Thank you. I do OK for 70 years old.
@TorqueDorque Жыл бұрын
Hahahaha, why did you bury the lead?!!! That was hysterical. At least he and you were cool about it. Both having fun, it's going to happen.
@johnmccool7551 Жыл бұрын
Think I’d wait for the week day to ride that trail .too busy forme
@slaverace1 Жыл бұрын
Just drove 17 hours to get the new bike, had to ride.
@freddyvisser5320 Жыл бұрын
Awsome footage ! ! People are soooo kind too one another !! Can not do this in mid EUROPA !!!!!!!!!
@stevejones6647 Жыл бұрын
So strange seeing hikers, mtn bikers and dirt bikes all on the same trail. Not something I’ve even seen before where I’m at. The mtn bikes can’t negotiate the dirt bike trails, too rough and rugged, and the hikers hate walking on dirt bike trail, and have TONS of other trails they can walk. I have done countless rides without ever seeing another person in the woods lol
@slaverace1 Жыл бұрын
Hello: There are over 100 hiking/biking trails in our county and only one moto trail. Most of our great higher elevation trails are still buried in snow.
@CoolEyeColorado Жыл бұрын
Best not to ride Jacks in the afternoon. First thing in the morning is the only way to go on that multi use trail.
@bigmountainmoto3231 Жыл бұрын
Thought that was you on Sunday. We came off the trail about the same time. I should have said Hi. I ran into some other guys on the trail that were also run into. Maybe I need to put a timber bell on my moto too.....
@hoosk125-wm5bp Жыл бұрын
Blind corners + speed = reap it . Yer right. Weekends? Nope. Not since I got jabbed by a "ski pole" flatlander after I pulled over for him (still got the scar. Rt bicep). I only ride weekdays now. Fun looking trail fer sure. Jeff- 23/24 TX300 Flange Supports soon, preeeez!?
@scoty_b80 Жыл бұрын
awesome trail I see why it's your favorite 👍👍
@ATVB217 Жыл бұрын
Keep up the good work and info Jeff !
@slaverace1 Жыл бұрын
Thanks, will do!
@rposton919 Жыл бұрын
Great view I otherwise would never see. Nice trail except for two way traffic and rocks. I even lifted my foot a couple of times. Lol. No sand either. I hate sand....
@Danman1972 Жыл бұрын
Man... what a nice trail. Busy or not! It hot as hell down here in TX right now.
@user-wh3xf5fx3g Жыл бұрын
Hey Jeff, come to Lake City sometime. No one on many of the trails, not much dirt but plenty of rocks!
@slaverace111 ай бұрын
Hello No Name: I've been to Lake City many times and know the trails but there aren't very many in that area, mainly Jeep roads.
@Captain250FX Жыл бұрын
Wow, that’s crazy with the bike!
@Mike-uh2gw Жыл бұрын
Very cool track. The bike sounds top notch and tempts me to get one of the new injected models. I don't know if luggability is a word but it sure does describe your machine well.
@CW-up7xv Жыл бұрын
Good job handling the mtb thing. I've done the same and I've been a mtb-er for a long time. In fact, I might have learned to mtb decades ago on that very same trail if it's behind the Broadmore hotel! You're right about fit and finish on the Betas wrt your last video. I love the bike but damn, they could learn a thing or 2 from KTM
@ryanwilliams4270 Жыл бұрын
He should have probably apologized for flying down a hill like nobody could be going up it. I cycle too, but never adopted that behavior.
@themikew7 Жыл бұрын
Awesome riding Jeff! Looks like a ton of fun. Did you swap tires to your preferred rubber or run the stock ones?
@slaverace1 Жыл бұрын
First ride, bike was totally stock.
@JRGCommercials Жыл бұрын
Some of those planted rocks look like 'case crunchers.'
@gregperkins6898 Жыл бұрын
Great terrain but damn man, two way traffic sucks. It is dangerous for all on the trail. Good to see so much respect though out here between the hikers, mountain bikers and motorcyclists.
@ridersanonymous4756 Жыл бұрын
Here in Cali we share the trails, but damn none of our trails are that busy. I would be too stressed out worrying about hitting someone
@robertlynch7855 Жыл бұрын
Nice job Jeff.
@slaverace1 Жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@mylittlehairlessbabydoggo2917 Жыл бұрын
You mentioned that the 2024 doesn't have a shimmy to it. Ever since I got my 23 tuned just right I love it... Cant imagine better. But I have had two wrecks where my front end slid a little then when I corrected the bike whipped around and I go flying over the handlebars... Like it all happens really fast. Is this the shimmy that you said the 20-23 frame had?
@mylittlehairlessbabydoggo2917 Жыл бұрын
I know its rider error but is this what you where talking about? Sometimes I feel the bike want to shake similar to a high speed wobble.. on those I just wobbe with it for 1 second and its perfect... but my reaction time isn't always super fast as I'm getting old.
@craighoffman6876 Жыл бұрын
That MTB rider had to have headphones on and the music cranked, otherwise he would have heard Jeff's bike. It is pretty dumb to ride on a busy multi use trail listening to loud music instead of what is going on. Jack's is just way too busy, plus there have been a lot of complaints of theft in the staging area. I haven't ridden there in years. Nice riding by Jeff though! I recently rode a friend's new 300 TBI, it seemingly ran as good as my perfectly tuned '18 300 XC carb'd bike 😆 He fouled a plug on our ride though, fortunately he had a spare. I hear the TBIs are having some trouble with fouling plugs, which I don't get, as the bike runs crisp and well. In stock form anyway, the TBI is definitely snappier than a TPI.
@n.elliott912210 ай бұрын
Never mountain bike with earbuds in listening to music without a trail bell. Glad the fellow was okay but he did appear to be carrying the mail.
@Mainiack1 Жыл бұрын
Ktm finally released the owners manual on the web site but there is some missing info...no transmission gear ratios
@madman432000 Жыл бұрын
Well that was a first, right off the bat a collision with a MTB rider. Too bad his partner didn't warn you of others coming down the trail. When I was riding MTB I usually rode the non-motorized trails and in the winter so there was nobody else out there for the most part. Only 5 minutes in and that trail is too busy for me. At least there wasn't any quads or sxs's.
@cyrusjtv5850 Жыл бұрын
Rad!! 💯
@keithweinkein3212 Жыл бұрын
Nice Bike and video. I have a deposit on 2024 husky TE 300. Do you feel like these bikes need to have ECU reflashed/tuned like I had to do on my FE 350?
@slaverace1 Жыл бұрын
No. Just make sure your dealer loads the latest map.
@jesseison-bowman3964 Жыл бұрын
It sounds super grunt torquey!!
@slaverace1 Жыл бұрын
It is.
@nelsonvzaks9186 Жыл бұрын
I wouldn't be too comfortable riding here constantly thinking about who or what is coming around the next bend/corner.
@enmerdeur Жыл бұрын
Busy day on the trail. My buddy had a collision with an MB who was going way too fast AND had his ear buds in listening his Taylor Swift or whatever. The mountain bike got the worse of it with a tacoed front wheel and a suspected broken finger. Only knocked the headlight off of my buddies bike. Makes we wonder if your guy was listening to his tunes as well instead of for bikes coming up the trail.
@flingndirt_UT Жыл бұрын
That's why if I choose to listen to music while MTB riding I only use one ear bud so I can hear other things around me..
@PennsylvaniaDualSport Жыл бұрын
That’s still better than going head on with another dirt bike
@slaverace1 Жыл бұрын
Agreed, although that was an easy head-on. I've been in others where the guy hit me and having a 200lb person hit you at 20 MPH hurts.
@drewellis9560 Жыл бұрын
I’m super interested in this bike. I too, am a larger rider. Springs are a must. But you made some setup comments about making the bike less crowded for larger riders. Would love to know more about that. Or is there a better model suited for taller/bigger guys?
@slaverace1 Жыл бұрын
Stay tuned. I'll make a video to address changing ergos to fit different size riders.
@stillcantride7159 Жыл бұрын
Whoopsies!
@ryanstewart1521 Жыл бұрын
Those forks looked a little on the stiff side, I mean I know they need to be broken in but not as plush as I was hoping for.
@rebelhorse1882 Жыл бұрын
Reminds me of Downeyville, Ca
@Roller719 ай бұрын
This is some of the most thrilling beautiful and unspoilt terrain I have ever seen. I have never seen as much foot, bicycle and motorcycle traffic all fighting for the same 2 feet of dirt track. What makes it worse is your going against them. It should be directional and favour the labour intensive. Make the loop easiest for the walker and hiker, then MTB then Motorcycles. Otherwise your going to kill someone. Plain and simple, the motorcyclists will kill someone.
@slaverace18 ай бұрын
Hello: That has been a motorcycle trail for 50+ years, way before mtn bikes were invented. It is the only legal motorized trail in our county while the mtn bikers and hikers have over 100 trails to choose from. I'm an avid mtn biker, hiker, equestrian and dirt biker, but on that trail the users other than dirt bikers can kiss my grits.
@jasonpenney8658 Жыл бұрын
Are you the only guy going against the traffic? Sheeeezzz
@slaverace1 Жыл бұрын
We don't have one-way trails in Colorado.
@MrJasonfromcanada Жыл бұрын
Busy trail 😮
@bradleyhetherington2145 Жыл бұрын
It sounds just like my 2019
@slaverace1 Жыл бұрын
It has a much different tone than all previous models.
@slagletoby Жыл бұрын
The one way arrow in the trail should always point uphill.
@slaverace1 Жыл бұрын
No one way trails in Colorado.
@hutchorr501311 ай бұрын
Sounds like most of the mods you made were to make it more like an XC rather than an XC-W. Why not get and XC, change the gearing and add a headlight and taillight?
@slaverace111 ай бұрын
Hello: That may be the way it sounds to you but that is not even close. The mods I've made so far make it a more potent, more rideable, more enjoyable XCW.
@jamesdenton3692 Жыл бұрын
Sounds like the aftermarket boys are not gonna have a lotta love for these new models.
@slaverace1 Жыл бұрын
There is always room for improvement and making changes to fit different size riders.
@tomcorle1400 Жыл бұрын
Great job. That Mountain biker was totally at fault. Needs to learn how to pay attention. I would have liked some commentary on the new bike.
@slaverace1 Жыл бұрын
Stay tuned. More coming soon. Maybe today.
@brianfreeh8247 Жыл бұрын
No, not at all. He wasn't even riding that fast. In the MTB world, riders going uphill on multi direction trails have the right of way, but not if it is an idiot riding over their head on a dirtbike.
@tomcorle1400 Жыл бұрын
@@brianfreeh8247 Your a clown if you think the dirt bike was at fault.
@ghost53pilot Жыл бұрын
first guy should of told you he had people in trail!
@koybaker643 Жыл бұрын
I don't ride jacks on the weekends just for that reason the bicycles think they own the mountain just haul ass around every blind corner and then act like we ran into them? What pisses me off is when they have headphones on and you ask how many more then it's like talking to a brick wall 😂😂 I only ride there after work and Mondays and I also ride bicycles and I don't ride jacks it's like seriously that easy there's like 10,000 mt bike trails in springs but this is the only dirtbike trail
@motoboggle7525 Жыл бұрын
Best suspension ever that could be made loads better or put on some of the parts we sell…… come on Jeff which one is it ….. really good or really not that good 🤷♀️
@slaverace1 Жыл бұрын
I'm sorry, you must have fallen asleep. Grab a cup of Joe and watch it again. I clearly explained it is the best suspension set-up that KTM has provided to date.
@motoboggle7525 Жыл бұрын
@@slaverace1 still not plush , still deflects and can be improved….. doesn’t really sound like the best set up they have delivered to date …. 2012 closed cartridge fork was amazing…..
@slaverace1 Жыл бұрын
@@motoboggle7525 If you were happy with the 2012 CC fork, you will love this one.
@MrRonronnj Жыл бұрын
did you ever think your going the wrong way lol
@stephenantoniou5695 Жыл бұрын
Did I miss something?? Comments, how was it, how are the new forks??????
@slaverace1 Жыл бұрын
Another GoPro failure, it shut off when I made comments at the end of the ride. Stay tuned. We're posting what you want today or tomorrow.
@wadoktm5316 Жыл бұрын
the first mtber should have let you know how many were coming down
@danarussell4246 Жыл бұрын
You sure had way to many “oh $hit” moments on that ride. It was nice to see everyone was respectful of each other. I guess there’s no way at the trail head a direction marker could be placed showing the course is running clockwise today for example and then the next day the course goes counter clockwise? Bike sounded awesome! I’m guilty of this myself (but only on the road bike) you need to have a riding partner. Thanks for all the great riding and instructional videos you put out not to mention all the great things you do for our sport.
@robreed7157 Жыл бұрын
Do you happen to know what size spring they put on the rear. I am a fan of the straight rate but found I have to run much higher than what is recommended.
@slaverace1 Жыл бұрын
69 N/mm slavensracing.com/shop/shock-springs-straight-rate-for-24-ktm-pds-linkless/ If you run a stiffer spring than our charts recommend, your sag measurement procedure is incorrect.
@robreed7157 Жыл бұрын
I have a 23 450 xcfw. Are the springs for 24s same length? Thank you for your reply.
@johncast9565 Жыл бұрын
I would have waited for Monday to climb that trail, you endangered others by the sheer numbers coming at you. At least minimize the risk if all possible, im speaking of potential conflicts as well....Shred on.
@slaverace1 Жыл бұрын
Really? I endangered others? That's the best you've got. What is wrong with you?
@CLAYKREBS Жыл бұрын
@@slaverace1 this guy DEFINITELY believed people who were unvaccinated put him at risk when he had 2 N95's on!!
@HowToGetMoreMetal Жыл бұрын
Jeff, care to name the trail?
@HowToGetMoreMetal Жыл бұрын
@@nayrproductions that’s what I was thinking. Thanks
@robertcadiz4346 Жыл бұрын
Me too.
@slaverace1 Жыл бұрын
Sorry, I suffer from trail name amnesia.
@Roller719 ай бұрын
Don't know the rules of the game in your neck of the woods but if you have more Power you need to be MORE careful.
@slaverace18 ай бұрын
Roller Dude: I have no respect for your lecture. I'm extremely careful and was completely stopped when that goon hit me. Get over yourself.
@ATVB217 Жыл бұрын
Jeff 1 , mountain biker 0. Dude said that pipe is f-hot! Lol
@krobak47 Жыл бұрын
Pipes hot… I’ll bet it is 😂
@BUZZB8Z Жыл бұрын
same trans as the XC? What is stock gearing on this bike? Thank you.
@slaverace1 Жыл бұрын
Not the same as the XC. Stock sprockets are 13/45.
@andrewhenshall8653 Жыл бұрын
I never ride 2 way tracks
@harm97 Жыл бұрын
After eight years 2 stroke i traded it for a gasgas ec350f. Now thats a good bike,love it
@waterfalls209 Жыл бұрын
Yeah some people can't handle the 300 2-stroke guys like Graham Jarvis love it and Johnnie Walker but to each his own 350s a lot mellower as we get older I can see going to that someday