Hey there, thanks for stopping by 🙂👍 Yes, I know what you mean. I see some PNW stuff that seems somehow familiar 🙂 Look me up some time if make it to Aus.

You can add a little light grease to the bearings of the components, but generally no, not really.

Thanks for stopping by and the compliment 👌

@@Danger_mouse Yea keep up the great work man

They aren't a bad thing, however, it is starting to get more difficult to locate some parts for them. You can still buy service parts pretty easily, but some more important parts that fail can be hard to come by.

@@Danger_mouse yeah ok thanks for the advise, much appreciated 👍

Hey there, thanks for stopping by. I'm 56 myself and definitely agree. All the modern bikes are able to make the rider look like a star if you are willing to put in a little time and effort getting out there often 👍 Our oldest riding buddy is now 71 and rides 3 times a week 🙂 Enjoy getting back into it. Oh... And check out the Sherco range of bikes if you get the chance, good things 👍

@@Danger_mouse Just picked up a KTM 450 EXC similar to my friends. Looking forward to tackling some trails.

Certainly a good carb, no question. Better in some areas than the Keihin, but the Keihin is better in others. Neither are as good as a correctly calibrated EFI system for every day use 👍

Any good quality Ethylene Glycol auto coolant is fine. I use Nissan coolant in all my vehicles, cars, 4wds and the bikes. Saves having multiple brands lying around. 'Bike coolant' is car coolant in a smaller bottle.

@@Danger_mouse Thanks mate were you the one who also responded to my facebook post? lol

Hi, thanks for the message. I replied to your messenger message. I'd think that the most likely thing would be the fuel pump starting to fail.

@@Danger_mouse Yea im going to try order a fuel pump for it thanks for all the help your a lifesaver

@@Danger_mouse hey mate just wondering what spark plugs you were running on your TE

@@jeffreee8479 The NGK Iridium upgrade for the original number. If you are on our 449/511 Owner's Page on Facebook, check out the Files Section of the page. There's an Alternative Parts list in there with lots of helpful part numbers.

@@Danger_mouse Im not a member but i just sent a request thanks for all the help

Yes, I'm aware of the Rotella product and indeed, it does have the MA2 rating 👍 Lots of owners of bikes use it safely, and yet more will debate (incorrectly) that it is unsafe for bikes. It's the grade and ratings that are important 👍 We don't get the Rotella here in Australia with the MA rating, but local oil company Penrite do a product called HPR5 that is a full synthetic 5W40 'Car oil', it has the basic MA rating and is well priced.

Each to their own I guess, however nearly every second post on any Sherco page is a question on how to 'fix my fouled spark plugs', or 'what jetting should I use for xyz', or 'my engine seems dull, how do I make it snap'... People say 'leave the carb on them so they can tune it' but then none of them know how to tune the carb. EFI is self managed, self adjusting and reliable when implemented properly. (not talking about one bike only here, but EFI as a system for all vehicles). Yes, the KTM group made a big mess with their system, but every car since the late 80s has EFI and it just works 👍 I'll be buying the 300SEF 4 stroke if the 25 2 stroke is not EFI. 🙂👍 They won't legally be able to comply with the Euro 5+ emission laws with a carb. It is possible that Sherco could have a carb off road only bike and an EFI bike for places like Australia where we need to BE road registered for use on public lands. (similar to TM)...

Thanks for checking out the video. 👍 I'm very happy with the Sherco needle and jetting I've settled on. Having bolted the Keihin back on following the Smartcarb testing, I have actually got more bottom end power than the SC and I don't loose any of the top end of their set up either. I'll be trading the bike soon, just waiting to see if Sherco finally release them with EFI, before deciding on 2 or 4 stroke. If there's no EFI 2t, I'll be back on the SEF 👌

@Danger_mouse I am with you there... I will probably go on a austrian bike but I hope that the Sherco make big changes for the 25.

@@StefanJonsson1918 There is a whole new model change due to be announced anytime soon. I'll never buy an Austrian bike due to previous treatment when I had a Husqvarna. I'll stick with the family owned Shercos. Sherco might have an avenue open to them due to their smaller volume to get away with the carb still (like Beta have managed), However, I believe it would be a step backwards for the brand to do so. It may be that they release both an EFI and a carb version of the 2t (Like TM) depending on the market they're selling into & the local emission laws. If it ends up carb only, I'll happily take the new 300SEF engine in the all new bike. Both my previous SEFs were awesome to ride, a very underrated model (the best all-rounder in the range)

@Danger_mouse I really like the sherco brand, but it is hard not to like the new TBI models especially with the ERM module from tsp, being able to tune the power delivery like your on a carb bike but with the convenience of an Efi is very tempting. But I am hopeful that is what we get from Sherco aswell.

Jetting I'm now running is the N8RG needle on clip one, 38 pilot and a 168 main. Tested again after removing the Smartcarb and they're both the same. 👌

These maps are only suitable for the later 2011--> TE449 and TE511 with Keihin fuel injection. The early early model will be Mikuni injection.

Thanks mate. No damage, just a heap of noise. I flicked it out straight after the run 👍

Thank you mate 🙂

That's kind of what I was implying in the video, especially for Australian owners. $1300-$1500 Aud will buy a lot of Dyno time. 2/3 of that will buy a TSP head, ecu remap and jetting instructions. Thanks for checking out the video.

When i first got my 22' 300, a buddy had the same bike and just put on a SC. When i rode back to back I enjoyed both albeit my bike wasnt on final jetting. I pref the Kiehin , but I really would need to spend the whole day riding with one. That being aid fan of the Kiehin, easier to diagnose for my slow brain.@@Danger_mouse

Economy should only improve if the jetting is out on the original carb. The air/fuel ratio required to run at peak efficiency is the same whether it comes from the OEM carb, a replacement or an EFI system. If that can be set correctly, the usage will be equal.

I have had the smart carb2 on my 21 Sherco se300 for a couple years now and recently reinstalled the stock carb that has been re-jetted by the way and it ran really good almost seemed to have alittle more power over the SC. However my fuel consumption was reduced significantly were around 60miles I was having some anxiety. The SC I have gone 75miles with the same amount of fuel remaining. I am certain of this as many times I tested it using the odometer and gps same riding area etc. just saying thanks for videos

@@jackflynn9169 Yes, I mentioned it in the video that we were not able to confirm the fuel usage. I have just come back from a ride this afternoon and can say for sure that the Keihin is definitely the equal of the SC in all other respects. Economy is not a factor on our rides as it typically takes us about 4-5 hours to ride a loop that sometimes might only be 30km of hand cut single track. It's the low down torque and pulling power on hills that are important and the Keihin jetting well is better by a small margin on both. * A note here, your own SC might be improved with the latest needle released by the crew for their hard enduro racers. Thanks for checking out the video.

Thanks for checking out the video. Definitely did like the simplicity of the SC2. It's a no brainier, out of the box solution for many people, and it operates like the say it does 'on the tin'. I especially like the no fuss mixture adjustment, it's a clever solution. 👍 In my own case here in Australia, and I'm a mechanic owner with a critical ear, I can make mixture changes as needed. Where we ride, I can run the same needle and jets year round and just tweak the mixture screw, and, our rides are less than a full tank so the main befits of the SC2 don't outweigh the cost here. Certainly worth considering.

Hey there, it was a new Husky part back in the day. Out of production for years now and no stock about, unfortunately.

@@Danger_mouse thought that might be the case as I couldn't find it, thanks for the reply I appreciate it

@@NaThAnJeRiNiCe46 No worries at all, thanks for stopping by. I did consider remaking those shields in batches, but I don't know if I'd be able cover the costs of the mould, vs how many would sell.

@@Danger_mouse yeah that's understandable.

Hey mate, me again do you still sell the dmd breather?

I've certainly worked on worse. Spark plug only requires the right side panel and bottom of the air filter off to reach with a socket and extension. Spark plugs are only every 100hrs if you use Iridium 👍

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449s also have a close ratio gearbox. I geared this bike down for use in the forest. It is just barely low enough, but then top speed is limited to 80km comfortable cruising and about 100k flat out without revving to the moon. If you are looking at upgrading, look into the Shercos from 2019 on with KYB suspension 👌

@@Danger_mouse Thanks for quick reply! Ye does sound similar then, tbh I am really looking at getting a ktm excf350 but they seem to hold there money here in the UK as quite rare, more 250's and 450's. Saw a te449 come up on ebay and thought I would look at some reviews. Will keep looking, thanks for your advise. All the best.

Thanks for stopping by and for the kind words 👍 You could definitely do worse than this bike for sure. They are a very capable this and really versatile. Take care 👍

Hi, thanks for checking out the video. Sherco themselves have stated that the engine has increased 6hp. I'm not aware of any tests done since the release. I can tell you that my older 2019 300SEF was 39hp at the tyre, or about the same as a tuned KX25OF from the same year on that same Dyno. The thing about my Sherco was that it had much more power everywhere else in the rev range than the KXF 👍 Those who have ridden the new bike reckon its a ripper. (Ex Aussie Enduro series friend is trading his Sherco 500 in on the new 300)👍

@@Danger_mouse 43hp at the wheel and a much broader power and more torque off the bottom would do it. Basically that’s like a ktm 350 xcw (not xcf)… which is perfect. New frame for 25 model year… next year?

@@Fontainebleauify That about sums it up, yes, and those orange bikes you mentioned ride like a bigger bike (I've ridden several over the years EXC and Husky versions) I'm lead to believe they are actually lighter, but they certainly don't feel it. If the sources I get my info from are correct, yes, we should see the new frame for all models on the 25 models 👌 Things like lighter overall weight, better air filter access, new plastics design etc. I'm actually considering going back to the SEF myself. It will be a tough call, as I personally expect to see the 2T with EFI - Something I've been hanging out for.

Hey mate, Thanks for the message. Short answer is no, Sherco Australia doesn't import that model any more as it was around 10% of sales - most owners buying the Factory version. That said, I've owned a couple of different bikes with the OC KYBs over the years and the bikes I had with them (early WR450F and Husky TE449) both rode better than the WP Xplor. Not as good as the CC fork, but they can still be used in general single track and forest riding, some owners prefer them for technical riding like hard enduro. Not a great choice if you like big jumps 🙂

I'm in Australia, This is my bike in the video. What did you want to know?

Glad it helped. Thanks for stopping by 👍

The original hose goes from the transmission port to the air filter upper body. With the DMD breather kit fitted, it runs from the side of the head to the same location on the air filter, and the transmission port is sealed off with the bung provided. 👍

Thanks for the message. It was certainly a challenge, and tuning the jetting is very important for this low throttle stuff 🙂👍 Both bikes are 2t 300s, Joel's is the 2018, mine is the 21. A little confusing in the vision, as I swapped bikes a couple of times to assist Joel 👍

Thanks for stopping by. This is a pretty old video, but I did over service it and look after it. They are hard to find these days, and since KTM killed off Husqvarna these older real Husky models are hard to locate parts for. My TE449 lives in the garage these days, very occasionally going on a short ride. (Now beyond 420hrs old) My primary bikes have been Shercos for the last few years.

@@Danger_mouse its a very nice bike in my opinion 420 hours is good,The bikes last much longer than many claim(except if you are racing or abusing without maintenance)I looked at a sherco 4T but couldnt see any real advantage over the old Kato

@@nickg2431 The Sherco 300 4T is an awesome model, and from 2019 onwards, has KYB suspension fitted. Much nicer than the Austrian bikes 👌

@@Danger_mouse From the little i know(4T) i heard they are a bit smaller ,less tiring,v good at technical but power not quite as "exciting"Please inform me if any of this is correct DM!

@@nickg2431 They are certainly smaller and less tiring, but fast as a result. Less powerful than a 450, but more power right through the range than a 250. One just won the Australian 4 day Enduro outright against all bikes 🙂👍 The just released 24 model has a new lighter and more powerful engine again. Definitely worth looking at.

I loved both my 300 SEFs, the new engine sounds like it will be a great thing 👍 Everyone likes less weight and more power. Will be interesting to see it in the new chassis when that arrives next version too.

Sherco getting better & better everyday that goes by. Interested in the 300 2t models of 2024.

Hi mate, thanks for the message. I running a Motoes expansion chamber out of Turkey. They look great with their hand welded segments and they are well priced 👍 kzfaq.info/get/bejne/sLqTqqV1yN-7oWw.htmlsi=ouxOHbw6F1dTmdCz

Thank you for that info. Cheers

Definitely a workout with the dry dirt and loose gravel, could certainly have used a little moisture 😁 That said, the Tubliss on my bike at 2psi had way more traction than the other bike on the same tyre at 9psi and HD tube. The map switch is always on Angry, I don't use it 👍 I just use the throttle to control the engine. (Only time I ever really turn it to Sad is very late in a ride if we come across a rocky creek and my hands are too tired to smooth out the throttle in the rough 👍

Yes, a little moisture would have may it ridable for sure. Tubliss at 2psi was great except for the deep dry sections. Always in the hot map, no point to the low map, I almost never use it. I just use the throttle for engine control, and

Thanks for checking them out. Yeah, lots of good stuff in our areas. We've been adding a few of our own over the years too 👍

Thanks mate. Yes that hill was a but of a challenge at 56 😁👍 Pipe is good, got a couple of dings in it, but still seems to pull OK and haven't noticed a drop in the power. For the money, I don't think you can go wrong.

Yeah, it's certainly not going to be on a regular loop for us 🤣 I do have an EPIRB in my backpack, it was starting to look like getting some use 🙂👍

Thanks for stopping by 👍 21 model 300. Stock bike, self jetted.

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